Obituaries

William "Billy" Robert DeVries

William "Billy" Robert DeVries

Jul 13, 2023

 

William “Billy” Robert DeVries, age 74 of Biloxi, MS passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, July 13, 2023.

Bill was born in Detroit, MI and was a long-time resident of Biloxi. He was a life-long musician, playing with several bands in numerous Biloxi bars and nightclubs for almost six decades. He worked at Mississippi Music and Pinkston’s Music...

Codie Gean Beasley

Codie Gean Beasley

Jul 12, 2023

 

Codie Gean Beasley, age 28, of Vancleave, MS passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2023.

Codie graduated from Vancleave High School. He was employed at Butcher Distributor in Gulfport, MS. Codie loved his job. He enjoyed hanging out with his wife and kids, swimming at Maw Maw’s pool, fishing, hunting, softball, mud riding, working on cars with his dad,...

Kevin Patrick Barry

Kevin Patrick Barry

Jul 11, 2023

Kevin Patrick Barry, 45, passed away at home, surrounded by family on July 11, 2023. He was a fun-loving, competitive, and avid outdoorsman, known for his love and devotion to his family.  Kevin is survived by his loving wife, Elizabeth Barry; his son, Jacob Barry; his loving parents, Wilfred "Willie" Barry and Sharon Barry; his grandmother, Rita Allen; his siblings,...

Billy Wayne Cruthirds

Billy Wayne Cruthirds

Jul 11, 2023

 

Today, Billy rode up to Heaven to be with God.  He trusted God and is now where he was meant to be.  He now has peace within, and as a child of God, his soul has freedom to ride, to dance, to sing, to praise, and to love each one of us forever. 

He knew and believed that his...

Nellis "Dave" Duane Davis

Nellis "Dave" Duane Davis

Jul 11, 2023

Nellis "Dave" Duane Davis, age 93 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2023.

He was a native of Pennsylvania, but has been a resident of Ocean Springs for eleven years. He retired from the United States Army and is a veteran of the Korean War.

Nellis is preceded in death by a son, Terry Davis.

He...

Theda Inez Teague

Theda Inez Teague

Jul 9, 2023

Theda Inez Teague, age 87, passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2023. She was in the comfort of her own home and surrounded by her loved ones who promised to never leave her.

 

Theda was born on June 13, 1936, to Arnold and Mattie Fay Whitt. She was a proud Texan from Copperas Cove of Port Arthur. She...

William L. Vierling

William L. Vierling

Jul 8, 2023

 

William L. Vierling, Sr., 100, of Biloxi passed away on July 8, 2023. Mr. Vierling was a native of the Gulf Coast. He was born in Hansboro and lived in Biloxi for most of his life. A tornado from Hurricane Katrina destroyed his home near the beach and he and his wife moved to North Biloxi at that time. 

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James "Jim" Bachus

James "Jim" Bachus

Jul 7, 2023

 

James “Jim” Bachus passed away peacefully in his home at the age of 80 surrounded by family, in D'Iberville, MS. He was born on September 27th, 1942, to pre-deceased Fred and Mary Arcola Bachus of Pensacola Fl., where he resided most of his life.

 Jim was a natural athlete at a very young age. He took the ball and...

James Neal Donald

James Neal Donald

Jul 6, 2023

 

James “Neal” Donald, 56, of Biloxi, MS passed away suddenly on Thursday, July 6th, 2023 and entered the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Neal was born on June 22, 1967 in Atlanta, Georgia to James “Calvin” Donald and Jeannie Elizabeth Donald.

Neal was a loving, gentle man who adored his family and friends. He was loved...

Deloris Carleen Harris Leach

Deloris Carleen Harris Leach

Jul 5, 2023

 

 

Deloris Carleen Harris Leach, age 87, was born on December 4, 1935 in Gulfport, MS and departed on Wednesday, July 5, 2023 in Gulfport, MS.

Carleen, as she was affectionately known, was born to the union of the late Carl W. Harris, Sr. and Luecresha Freightman Harris.

Carleen enjoyed fishing and would always come in with a good...

Nancy Jane Martin

Nancy Jane Martin

Jul 5, 2023

Nancy Jane Martin, age 85, of Biloxi, passed away at home on Tuesday, July 5, 2023.

Nancy was a longtime resident of Heber Springs, AR, until she moved to the MS Gulf Coast to be closer to her daughter. She was a longtime registered nurse and graduated from St Vincent’s School of Nursing. She was a career Navy wife and...

Linda Kay Vick

Linda Kay Vick

Jul 5, 2023

 

Linda Kay Vick, 74, of Gulfport, MS, & formerly of Yellville, AR, entered eternity with her Lord, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, July 4, 2023. She was born July 27, 1948. She was an active part of the body of Christ in her home church, Calvary Gulf Coast. She was known by her friends & family as a social butterfly...

Carol Perry

Carol Perry

Jul 4, 2023

Carol Perry “Nanny Carol”, 80, a resident of Biloxi, MS, passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2023, in Ocean Springs, MS. She was born December 21, 1942, in Gulfport, MS, to Paul L. D’Angelo and June Spoleti D’Angelo.

She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Patricia Lee Perry; brothers, Charles L. D’Angelo and Leon Joseph D’Angelo.

Carol is survived...

Marion James Carmichael

Marion James Carmichael

Jul 3, 2023

 

Marion James Carmichael, known by many as Jim, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 3, 2023, at the age of 78. 

Born in Pratt, Kansas on February 27, 1945, Marion was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps, having enlisted in 1968 to join the fight in Vietnam. Following his time in the service, he spent the...

Dr. Darryl Wayne Hall

Dr. Darryl Wayne Hall

Jul 3, 2023

 

Dr. Darryl Wayne Hall

Sunrise: January 24, 1965

Sunset: July 3, 2023

 

I have fought a good fight,

I have finished my course,

I have kept the faith:

Henceforth there is laid up for me

a crown of righteousness,

which the Lord, the righteous judge,

shall give me that day:

and not to me only,

but unto all...

Virginia A Ivers

Virginia A Ivers

Jul 2, 2023

Virginia Ivers, age 60, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2023.

There are no services scheduled at this time.

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Virginia Ivers.

Carol Lou Marple

Carol Lou Marple

Jul 2, 2023

Carol Lou Marple, age 68, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2023. She was born on December 20, 1954 in South Dakota. She worked in the food industry as a meat cutter.

Carol is preceded in death by her parents, Richard Marple and Georgia Arpan Marple. Left to cherish her memory include her son, Chad (Lacey)...

Fredric Glen Bellais

Fredric Glen Bellais

Jul 2, 2023

Fredric Glen Bellais, 82 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2023.

He was born on August 20, 1940 in Biloxi, MS to Fredrick Adolph and Gladys Bellais. He enjoyed fishing.

Fredric is survived by his wife, Darlene Bellais.

A graveside service will be held at 11 am on Thursday, July 6, 2023 at Biloxi National Cemetery.

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Martin Bruno, Jr.

Martin Bruno, Jr.

Jul 1, 2023

Martin Bruno, Jr., 78, passed away Saturday, July 1, 2023. Martin was born July 14, 1944.

Additional arrangements will be provided by Lake Lawn Funeral Home in Metairie, LA. To view the full obituary please visit Martin Bruno, Obituary - New Orleans, LA (dignitymemorial.com) 

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Martin Bruno, Jr.

Charles Gordon Fitzgerald

Charles Gordon Fitzgerald

Jul 1, 2023

Charles Gordon Fitzgerald, age 66, of Vancleave, MS passed away Saturday July 1, 2023, at his home in Vancleave.

Charles was born September 5, 1956, in Hattiesburg, MS to his parents Sharrion Lynn Fitzgerald and Freda Annette Moe. He graduated from Vancleave High School in 1975. Charles retired from Ingalls in 2016 after 33 years of service. He was a...

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