Obituaries

Ann Mills Roberts

Ann Mills Roberts

Jul 19, 2024

Gertrude “Ann” Roberts, born on September 26, 1940, in Frederick County, Virginia, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2024, at the age of 83. Known to many as "Miss Ann," she was a pillar of strength, faith, and kindness, living her life in service to others through her Holiness faith.

 Ann's greatest love was her husband, Sherrill Roberts, to whom she...

Mary Alene Harold

Mary Alene Harold

Jul 18, 2024

Mary “Sammy” Alene McInnis Harold, 78, of Marrero , LA passed away Thursday, July 18, 2024. Mary was born January 29, 1946 in Vallejo, CA.

Mary was a source of support and playfulness in her family’s lives. As a mother and grandmother, she brought boundless energy and affection to every moment spent with her loved ones. Her devotion to her husband,...

James C. Stephenson

James C. Stephenson

Jul 18, 2024

James C. Stephenson, a longtime resident of Biloxi, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2024. 

Mr. Stephenson served in the United States Army and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietman Service Medal, and the Vietnam Campaign Medal for his years of service. He spent his later years on the Gulf Coast working at Popps Ferry Hardware in Biloxi...

Chester Lawrence Finley

Chester Lawrence Finley

Jul 18, 2024

Chester Lawrence Finley, age 67, of Saucier, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2024.

Dr. Finley was a resident of the MS Gulf Coast. He was a graduate of Long Beach High School and Ole Miss. He was a loving husband and father and will be missed by all that knew him. 

Dr. Finley was preceded in death by his father, Chester...

Ana "Anita" Sanchez Diaz

Ana "Anita" Sanchez Diaz

Jul 17, 2024

Anita came into this world with a smile that could melt the snow-capped Andes mountains of her birth country, Chile, on a winter's day. Born to Fernando Briones Sanchez and Adriana "Lola" Looff Kulczewski on a Thursday, August 24, 1933, in Valparaiso, Chile. Her birth name was Ana "Anita" Looff Sanchez. Bonita Anita. She passed away peacefully in her sleep...

Danny Eugene Turner

Danny Eugene Turner

Jul 17, 2024

Danny Eugene Turner, age 74, of Saucier, MS passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 while in the care of USA Medical Center in Mobile, AL. He was born in Reid Hospital in Richmond, IN on June 1, 1950.

Mr. Turner was a resident of the MS Gulf Coast. He joined the US Air Force where he would later retire in...

John Kenneth Peck

John Kenneth Peck

Jul 16, 2024

Mr. John Kenneth Peck, age 83, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. 

A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at Biloxi National Cemetery at 11:00 a.m.

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. John Kenneth Peck.

Dwight Simon

Dwight Simon

Jul 16, 2024

Dwight George Simon passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 following a hard fought battle with kidney and cardiac disease. 

He is survived by his loving partner of 30 plus years, Wanda West; his daughter, Angie Simon Fields; his son, Jason Dwight Simon; his brother, Ward Simon; grandchildren, Matthew Simon Fields and Madeline Marie Fields; numerous nieces and nephews; and best...

Claude Sykes Haney, Jr.

Claude Sykes Haney, Jr.

Jul 16, 2024

Claude Sykes Haney, Jr., 81 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on July 16, 2024.

He was born on December 28, 1942 in Aberdeen, MS to Claude and Allie Haney. He graduated from Oxford High School and attended Ole Miss. He was awarded the Eagle Scout, and the city of D’Iberville named a section of central avenue “Haney Way” in recognition...

Virginia Faye Gibbs

Virginia Faye Gibbs

Jul 16, 2024

Virginia Faye “Ginny” Gibbs, 72, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at her home in McHenry, MS.

She was born on October 10, 1951 in New Paris, Ohio to Mildred and Dick Blue. Her family was her passion. Ginny was retired from WalMart.

Ginny was preceded in death by her parents and her siblings, Robyn, Bonnie, Daniel; and brother-in-law Michael.

She is...

Ella Mai Dexter

Ella Mai Dexter

Jul 15, 2024

Ella Mai Dexter, 88, of D’Iberville, MS passed away Monday, July 15, 2024. Ella was born in Brookhaven, MS on October 20, 1935 to Willie N. and Myrtis Durr.

Ella attended school in Lincoln County, MS. After school, she began her career in real estate. She was also a victims’ advocate for the Mobile County sheriff’s department, before becoming a homemaker....

Frances Marie Good

Frances Marie Good

Jul 14, 2024

Frances Marie Good (Fran, Frammie) passed away at the age of 82 on Sunday, July 14, 2024 in Biloxi, MS.

She was born January 1st, 1942 in Eagle Lake, Maine. She owned and operated a successful RV resort and Real-estate holdings spanning over 3 decades. Church was a big part of her life. To know her was to love her. She...

Joseph "Joey" Viator

Joseph "Joey" Viator

Jul 13, 2024

Joseph “Joey” Viator, age 77, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2024.

Joey was born in Biloxi on September 27, 1946 to Joseph “Bud” Viator and Virginia Viator. He loved his hometown of Biloxi, only leaving it to vacation in the Smokie Mountains, which he also loved.

Joey was preceded in death by his father. He is survived by...

Egbert "Pete" Dufrene

Egbert "Pete" Dufrene

Jul 13, 2024

Egbert “Pete” Dufrene, age 42, of D’Iberville, passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at Singing River Hospital, Gulfport, MS. Pete was born in New Orleans, LA and moved to D’Iberville, MS when he was 12 years old. He went to D’Iberville High School and played football for the school. Pete was a loving father, son, brother, uncle, nephew and...

Mary Jo Hollis

Mary Jo Hollis

Jul 12, 2024

Mary Jo Hollis, 81, of Gulfport died Friday, July 12, 2024. 

A graveside service will be held on Friday, August 2, 2024 at 11:00am at Finley Cemetery, Highway 53 Gulfport. 

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Homes,15th Street, Gulfport is honored to serve the family of Mary Jo Hollis.  

Charles A. Melson, Jr,.

Charles A. Melson, Jr,.

Jul 11, 2024

Charles A. Melson, Jr. passed away peacefully on July 11, 2024 at the age of 101.

Charlie was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Melanie Gahn Melson; a granddaughter; a great-grandson; sister, Mercedes Lombardino (Joseph); and brother, John Murray (Joylyn)

He is survived by his 4 children, Charles S. Melson (Julie), Vickie Dares (Dave), Julie Carroum (Don), and Terrie...

Mary Margaret Lawrence

Mary Margaret Lawrence

Jul 11, 2024

Mary Margaret Lawrence (Rudolf), age 85, of Biloxi, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on Thursday, July 11, 2024. 

Mary was born on March 20,1939 in Biloxi, MS and was a 1957 graduate of Sacred Heart High School. She was a very gifted musician playing both piano and clarinet and was the Head Majorette of the High School Band. Mary...

Barbara French

Barbara French

Jul 10, 2024

Barbara French, 95, of Michigan, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2024. Barbara was born in Charlotte, MI on November 25, 1928. 

Barbara was a loving mother and grandmother. She loved her children and grandchildren very much. Barb and Keith loved living at their home on Narrow Lake.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Keith French. 

Survivors include her children, Patricia (Bill...

Gerald "Jerry" Amos Peterson

Gerald "Jerry" Amos Peterson

Jul 9, 2024

Gerald “Jerry” Amos Peterson, a resident of La Crosse, Wisconsin passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at the Biloxi, Mississippi Veterans Administration Care Center with his children, Bill, Mary Lou and Nancy, at his side. He celebrated his 100th birthday on April 26, 2024.

Jerry was born in La Crosse on April 26, 1924, the third son to Arthur “Art”...

Nina Jean Clark

Nina Jean Clark

Jul 9, 2024

Nina Jean Clark, 87, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at her home in Gulfport.

She was born on October 5, 1937 in Thompson, MS to Chris Cockerham and Nina A. Hodges. She attended Mars Hill High School. Nina enjoyed fishing and bowling.

Nina is preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Charles (Prentiss) Clark; and...