Obituaries
Lonnie Lee Waltman
Feb 15, 2025
Lonnie Lee Waltman of Vancleave, MS passed away peacefully at home Saturday, February 15, 2025. He was born on March 20, 1954 in Biloxi, MS to Alonzo and Ola Mae Waltman.
LL is survived by his wife of fifty years, Geraldine Faye (Pavolini) Waltman; son, Lee Lee and Brandi Waltman of Vancleave, MS; daughters, Becky Holcomb of Vancleave, MS, Tressie Liebold...
Sadi Issa
Feb 14, 2025
Memory eternal!
It is with profound sadness that we announce the fallen asleep in the Lord of our beloved mother, Sadi Issa, who passed away on February 14, 2025.
She is survived by her devoted husband, Wadi Maloof; and her loving children, Fouzi and wife Nawal and kids, Judi and Jennifer, Dr. Mousa and wife, Nadine and daughter Carina, Fidaa, Fadia Ghada...
Sharon Ann Defayette
Feb 13, 2025
Sharon Ann Defayette (nee LaVarnway), age 62, of Pass Christian, MS, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport, MS. She passed after a 14-month courageous battle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), or Lou Gehrig’s disease, with symptoms arising a year and a half before diagnosis. She spent her last days on earth with her loving...
Thomas Henry "Tommy" Barrett
Feb 13, 2025
Thomas Henry “Tommy” Barrett, age 78, of Long Beach, MS went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at his home, after a long battle with prostate cancer, with his wife, Amy L. Barrett and his faithful dog, Reba, by his side.
Tommy was born on September 7, 1946 in Gulfport, MS. He graduated from the University of...
James H. Mays
Feb 12, 2025
James H. Mays, known to many simply as Jim, died on February 12, 2025, at the age of 67. He died peacefully in his sleep at home in Vancleave, MS after a valiantly fought battle with lung cancer.
Jim was born on June 21, 1957, in Knoxville, Tennessee. He was the only son and baby boy of George Harold Mays and...
Harold Dean James "Jimmy" Saylor
Feb 12, 2025
Harold Dean James "Jimmy" Saylor, 56, of Ocean Springs, MS, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 12, 2025.
Jimmy was born on April 29, 1968 to Harold Dean James "Joe" Saylor and Doris Mae Saylor. He was a 1986 graduate of Ocean Springs High School. After high school, Jimmy joined the United States Air Force Reserve and attended...
Carol "Terri" Collins Ezelle
Feb 12, 2025
Carol ”Terri” Collins Ezelle, born February 25, 1948, went to be with the Lord in Wednesday, February 12, 2025.
Terri was born in Collins. She lived most of her adult life on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Terri was a loving mother, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend. She loved all animals and they loved her.
Terri was preceded in death by her...
Chadwick "Chad" Joseph Pritchard
Feb 11, 2025
Chadwick "Chad" Joseph Pritchard, 52, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2025. He was born March 1, 1972 to Joseph and Mary Ellen Pritchard.
No services are being held at this time.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Chadwick "Chad" Joseph Pritchard.
Carolyn Powell
Feb 11, 2025
Carolyn Powell, 83, of Biloxi, MS passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2025. She was born August 4, 1941 in Volga, South Dakota to Arie and Lucille VanderWaal.
No services are being held at this time.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Carolyn Powell.
Paul Haskel "Papa" Bullard
Feb 11, 2025
Paul Haskel Bullard “Papa”, age 97, of Gulfport, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at his home surrounded by 4 of his greatest blessings, his granddaughter and 3 great-granddaughters.
Paul was born on August 28, 1927 in Monroe, OK to George and Gordya Bullard. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and received an honorable discharge in...
Roberto P. Barcala MD
Feb 11, 2025
Roberto P. Barcala MD of Biloxi, MS passed away on February 11, 2025 after a hard fought battle with IPF.
Dr. Barcala was born and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The first person in his family to go to college, he graduated from medical school at the age of 22 and went on to have an illustrious career as a Cardiologist...
Winnie Maxwell Beaucaire
Feb 11, 2025
Winnie Maxwell Beaucaire, 81, of Biloxi, MS, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025.
Winnie was born on August 14, 1943 in Elberton, GA, to parents JC and Laura Maxwell.
She studied Psychology and English at Solano College.
She worked as an executive assistant for Space Master International. She has also served on the board of the Derick Hall One Percent Foundation since...
Phyllis Anne McDonald
Feb 11, 2025
Our beloved sister, Phyllis Anne McDonald, went home to the Lord on Tuesday, February 11, 2025.
Phyllis was born Christmas Eve 1946. She was a gift to our family and her many lifelong friends.
Phyllis loved painting and was a very talented artist. She used many different mediums: pastels, charcoal, sketching, pen and ink, and watercolors. Watercolors were probably her favorite. She...
Patrice Annette Betts
Feb 10, 2025
Patrice Annette Betts, age 39, passed on to be with the Lord on Monday, February 10, 2025 at her childhood home in Gautier, MS.
Patrice was born November 27, 1985, in Panama City, FL to Joe Lee Betts Jr. and Johnnette Betts. She was a 2004 graduate of Gautier High School with aspirations of becoming a professional chef. Patrice received an...
Cynthia S. Hamilton
Feb 10, 2025
Cynthia S. "Cindy" Hamilton, 71, of Pass Christian, MS passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025 after a courageous and inspiring 4 year fight against a very rare gallbladder cancer.
Cindy was a 10 year long resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast after living most of her life around the Atlanta area. She was a retired certified court reporter after 30...
Fran Rosscup
Feb 10, 2025
Francine H. Rosscup (Fran), 87, of Vancleave, Mississippi passed away in her sleep on Monday, Feb 10th at her home in Lake-O-Pines.
Fran was born in Leicester, England on September 26, 1937. She was an active member of the Methodist Church for over 30 years, and enjoyed singing with the choir and attending Bible study with members at both Vancleave and...
Dr. Thomas L. Longnecker
Feb 10, 2025
Dr. Thomas L. Longnecker, age 79, of Long Beach, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025.
Thomas was born in Los Angeles, CA on November 9, 1945. He was a dedicated educator who enjoyed teaching math and science. He also loved coaching girls’ soccer and was very proud of his winning team.
Thomas had many hobbies including composing music, acting and directing...
Linda Jones Coats
Feb 10, 2025
Linda Jones Coats, 77, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025 at 7:04 am. Linda was born August 11, 1947, in Forest City, Arkansas. The Arkansas native was the only child and daughter of the late Cecil and Billye Jones.Linda Coats was full of many wonderful attributes. A role model as a Christian wife, mother and grandmother,...
Joshua Bruce Peterson Jr.
Feb 8, 2025
Joshua Bruce Peterson, Jr. AKA “Hair”, “Hillbilly” and “Baby Jesus”, age 17, of Saucier, MS passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2025 in Saucier.
He was born on January 9, 2008, in Gulfport to Joshua Peterson, Sr. and Caryle Peterson. He attended West Harrison High School and was a recent high school graduate. Joshua also attended the college of "hard knocks"....
Jonathan "Jon" Hartman Gazzo
Feb 8, 2025
Jonathan "Jon" Hartman Gazzo, 54, of Biloxi, passed away on February 8, 2025, at Memorial Hospital Gulfport. Jon, a devoted husband, father, and accomplished professional, passed away, leaving behind a legacy of dedication, leadership, and love. A native of Biloxi, Mississippi, Jon was born in Tampa, Florida, on March 25, 1970, to Joseph Franklin Gazzo II and Jean Senseney Gazzo...
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