Obituaries

Sally Caroline Speck

Sally Caroline Speck

Mar 2, 2023

Sally Speck, age 89, of Gautier, MS passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2023.

Graveside service will be held Monday, March 13, 2023 at 1pm at Griffin Cemetery in Moss Point, MS.

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Sally Speck.

Joan Ann Buchanan

Joan Ann Buchanan

Mar 1, 2023

Our dear mother, Joan Ann Murray-Buchanan, sadly passed away on March 1, at the age of 92 surrounded by family at her home. Joan was married for 74 years to William John Buchanan Jr. on August 8, 1949 who preceded her in passing on August 19, 2005. She was a wonderful mother that was always there when the family needed her. She also had many friends and...

Phillip Joseph Dunlavy

Phillip Joseph Dunlavy

Mar 1, 2023

Phillip Joseph Dunlavy was born on November 27, 1955 to James Joseph Dunlavy and Suzanne (Friend) Dunlavy in Martins Ferry, Ohio. He resided in Gulfport, MS for fifteen years. Phillip passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2023.

He was retired from the United States Navy after twenty years of service to his country. He graduated from Bridgeport High School in...

Khuyen Nguyen

Khuyen Nguyen

Mar 1, 2023

Mr. Khuyen Nguyen, age 86, of Biloxi, MS passed away on March 1, 2023.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Howard Avenue in Biloxi.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Vietnamese Martyrs Catholic Church at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 9, 2023. Interment...

Mary Lou Walters Davis

Mary Lou Walters Davis

Mar 1, 2023

 

Mary Lou Walters Davis, 77, of Gulfport, MS passed away March 1, 2023. Mary was born in Louisville, KY on November 22, 1945 to Belva Walters and Betty Jane Long Walters.

Mary loved going to Epcot and spending time with her grandchildren and family in her free time.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Belva Walters and...

Dianne Mary Brown Butera

Dianne Mary Brown Butera

Mar 1, 2023

Dianne M. Brown Butera, 67, passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2023. Dianne was born in St. Johns Newfoundland Canada on April 15, 1955 to C.M. Brown Jr. and Marie Kelly Brown.

Though she was born in Canada, Dianne was a lifelong resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast due to her father being in the United States Air Force. In years...

Carl Eugene Guttierrez, Jr.

Carl Eugene Guttierrez, Jr.

Feb 28, 2023

Carl Eugene Guttierrez, Jr., 67, of Biloxi, MS passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2023 in Biloxi, MS surrounded by loved ones.

Carl was a US Navy veteran, a loving father, brother and uncle.  He never met a stranger and was loved by all.

He was preceded in death by his father, Carl E. Guttierrez, Sr.; his mother, Sadie E. Wargo; his grandmother...

Thomas Anthony Brunow

Thomas Anthony Brunow

Feb 28, 2023

Thomas Anthony Brunow, 95, of Saucier, MS passed away peacefully February 28th, 2023. 

Mr. Brunow was born on September 10, 1927 to his parents, Jules Henry Brunow, Sr. and Harriette V. Doyle Brunow in Pawling, NY, and resided in Biloxi, MS since 1958. Mr. Brunow was married to the late Lillian M. Elliot Brunow and was a loving husband for...

Sammie Orr

Sammie Orr

Feb 28, 2023

 

Sammie Orr, age 76 went to be with our Lord and Savior on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 in Biloxi, MS surrounded by his family. 

Sammie was born on September 5, 1946 in Mobile, AL. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Woolmarket, MS.  

His Catholic faith was very important and dear to him. He was...

Maxine D. Taliancich Comeaux

Maxine D. Taliancich Comeaux

Feb 27, 2023

 

Maxine D. Taliancich Comeaux, 85, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023 in Ocean Springs, MS. A lifelong resident of Biloxi, MS, she was born on October 27, 1937. She attended Sacred Heart Academy in Biloxi, MS. She was employed for over 20 years on Keesler Air Force Base where she retired from AAFES.  

Maxine was a devoted...

Sandra Cotonio White

Sandra Cotonio White

Feb 27, 2023

 

Sandra Catherine White, known to many as Sandy Cotonio, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023, succumbing to cancer.  Sandy was born on November 24, 1943 in San Francisco, CA to Eloise and Jeff Haynie, long-time residents of Jackson, MS.  The family moved to Gulfport in the 1950's where Sandy attended elementary and junior high schools and graduated from...

Ella Mae Hoda Flynn

Ella Mae Hoda Flynn

Feb 26, 2023

 

Our beloved faithful matriarch of our family, went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Ella Mae Hoda Flynn, 91, of Biloxi, MS passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 26, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Mrs. Flynn was born on August 10, 1931 in Kiln, MS. She was employed with the Keesler Air...

Paul Edward Craven, Jr.

Paul Edward Craven, Jr.

Feb 25, 2023

Paul Edward Craven, Jr., age 85, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2023.

Paul was born in Williamsport, PA, but grew up in Turbotville, PA. He was a United States Air Force Veteran. He was a member of Elks Lodge #606 and VFW. Paul loved to travel the world. He had many interests as a self-taught engineer and entrepreneur.

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Nelldine Mary Reaux "Nelly" Fountain

Nelldine Mary Reaux "Nelly" Fountain

Feb 24, 2023

 

Nelldine Mary Reaux Fountain “Nelly”, 81, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Friday, February 24, 2023 in Ocean Springs, MS. Nelldine was born in Biloxi, MS on March 15, 1941 to Wilmer Joseph Reaux and Agnes Short Reaux. Nelldine attended school at Biloxi High School. Shortly thereafter, she started her career in sewing at The E.R. Moore...

Judith Ross

Judith Ross

Feb 23, 2023

Judith Annette Tiblier Ross, age 83, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023.

Judith was born on December 5, 1939 in Biloxi, MS to the late Jules Tiblier and Virgie Mallette Tiblier. She was a native and lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast. She was former member of Ramsey Creek Baptist Church and a volunteer at Merit...

Faye "Mamaw" Saylor

Faye "Mamaw" Saylor

Feb 23, 2023

 

Margaret “Mamaw” Saylor, 83, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023 in D’Iberville.

Mrs. Saylor was born in Williamsburg, KY and was a resident of the coast for the past 32 years. She loved spending time with her family and taking care of her grandchildren. Mrs. Saylor enjoyed gardening and puzzle books.

She was preceded...

John "Jack" Albert Matthews

John "Jack" Albert Matthews

Feb 22, 2023

 

John “Jack” Albert Matthews passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2023.  He was born October 19, 1937, in Pittsburgh, PA, to parents Alvin Matthews and Mary Leeds Matthews.

John was preceded in death by his wife Eleanor Oliana Matthews, brothers Alvin Matthews and James “Jim” Matthews, and son Michael Scherer.  He is survived by children Marion Matthews, Catherine Scherer, John...

James M. Lancaster, Sr.

James M. Lancaster, Sr.

Feb 22, 2023

The Reverend Deacon James (Jim) M. Lancaster, Sr., age 82, passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at his home in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. 

He was born on November 1, 1940 in Greenville, MS, to Archie and Irma Lancaster.  He was a member of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Ocean Springs where he served as deacon and was active in...

Joseph St. Amant

Joseph St. Amant

Feb 22, 2023

Joseph Elliot St. Amant, age 53, of Biloxi, Mississippi passed away on February 22, 2023.

Joseph was born on September 8, 1969 to Bernard and Martha St. Amant in Biloxi, Mississippi. He graduated from Biloxi High School in 1987. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Human and Health sciences from the University of Southern Mississippi. He later received...

Vien Thi Nguyen

Vien Thi Nguyen

Feb 21, 2023

Vien Thi Nguyen, 66, of D'Iberville, MS passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2023. Mrs. Nguyen was born March 14, 1956 to Duc and Vien Nguyen.

In her free time, Mrs. Nguyen enjoyed gardening, knitting, and spending time with her grandkids when they visited.

Survivors include her husband, Ban Van Le; and children, Thuc Le (wife: ThaoLy Vo) and family,...

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