Obituaries

Betty Ann Hasbrouck

Betty Ann Hasbrouck

Oct 7, 2024

Betty Ann Hasbrouck

October 11, 1937 - October 7, 2024

 Gulfport, Mississippi, - Betty Ann Hasbrouck, age 86, of Gulfport, Mississippi, previously Lubbock Texas, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 7, 2024 after a short illness. She was surrounded by her loving sons and daughter, grandchildren, and great grandchildren in the days before her passing, which was a few days before her...

Brenda Brechtel Riordan

Brenda Brechtel Riordan

Oct 6, 2024

Brenda Brechtel Riordan, age 82, of Pass Christian, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2024 at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport.

Brenda was born on December 26, 1941 in New Orleans, LA to William Warren Brechtel and Thecla Fink Brechtel. She graduated from St. Joseph’s Academy in Bay St. Louis. Brenda was an active member of Holy Family Parish in Pass Christian...

Lori Ann Benton

Lori Ann Benton

Oct 5, 2024

Lori Ann Benton, age 66, of Gulfport, passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2024.

Mrs. Benton was born on May 20, 1958 in Paducah, KY. She was a Baptist and a Rehabilitation Counselor.

Survivors include her son, James Edgar Speck of Bassfield, MS.

A private service will be held at a later date. Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport is honored to serve...

Lanny Drue Ferguson, Sr.

Lanny Drue Ferguson, Sr.

Oct 5, 2024

Lanny Drue Ferguson, Sr., age 80, of Latimer, MS passed away on October 5, 2024 into the arms of his Lord and Savior.

He was a lifelong resident of the St. Martin and Latimer communities and was a graduate of St. Martin High School in 1963. While in high school, he worked at St. Martin Grocery. After graduation, he worked for...

Duncan Grover MacDougall

Duncan Grover MacDougall

Oct 5, 2024

Duncan Grover MacDougall, 91, of Moss Point died Saturday, October, 5, 2024.

Mr. MacDougall was born in Billerica, MA. He was a member of the Catholic Faith, previously served in the U.S. Army and was a retired automobile salesman.

Mr. MacDougall was preceded in death by his parents, Duncan Grover MacDougall and Betty Cantwell MacDougall.

Survivors include three daughters, Paula McDougall, Carol McDougall,...

Morton Hurst Davis

Morton Hurst Davis

Oct 5, 2024

Morton Hurst Davis, age 79, of Pass Christian, Mississippi, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2024. He is survived by his son, Craig Davis, his grandchildren, Rebecca Davis and Alexander Davis, his brothers Michael Davis (Susan) and Bryan Davis, and his loving companion and friend Becky Dillistone. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marion Hiller Davis and Hazel Irma...

Shirley Edge Hastings

Shirley Edge Hastings

Oct 5, 2024

Shirley Edge Hastings, 88, died Saturday, October 5, 2024, in Ocean Springs, Mississippi.

Mrs. Hastings was a native of Georgiana, Alabama and a graduate Georgiana High School and Massey-Draughn Business College. After working as a legal secretary in Montgomery, Alabama, she travelled extensively with her Air Force husband and family spending many years in Europe. Mrs. Hastings began her federal civil...

Leonard Jack Delahaussaye

Leonard Jack Delahaussaye

Oct 5, 2024

Mr. Leonard Jack Delahaussaye, age 80, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2024.

Mr. Delahaussaye was born on March 8, 1944 in Biloxi, MS. He volunteered at the age of 17 to enlist in the U.S. Army where he was a paratrooper. He received the Purple Heart, Bronze Star with Valor and many other distinguished awards and achievements....

Joyce Marie Papania

Joyce Marie Papania

Oct 3, 2024

Joyce Marie Papania, age 70, of Gulfport, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2024.

Joyce was born on September 21, 1954 in Gulfport to Joseph Anthony Papania and Callie Morgan Papania. She lived in Gulfport most of her life. Joyce was of the Catholic faith. She was a former employee of Memorial Hospital at Gulfport and Dr. John Hopkins. Her hobbies...

Nora Theresa Bergeron

Nora Theresa Bergeron

Oct 3, 2024

Nora Theresa Bergeron, age 80, of Gulfport, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2024.

Nora was born on January 28, 1944 in Goulds Newfoundland, Canada to Daniel and Isabella Howlett. She was employed with K-Mart for 25 years. Nora enjoyed gardening, taking care of her baby dogs, and loving Joe.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her former husband, James...

Flora "Floozie" Bebita

Flora "Floozie" Bebita

Oct 1, 2024

Flora Ednacot Bebita “Floozie”, age 85, passed away on October 1, 2024 in Gulfport, MS.

Mrs. Bebita was born on June 20, 1939 to Ernesto Ednacot and Francesca Ruiz in San Salvador Island, Philippines.

Flora received a degree in nursing and worked at Memorial Hospital in Labor and Delivery for 40 years.

She loved planting and fishing in her free time.

Flora Bebita was...

Kha Do

Kha Do

Oct 1, 2024

Kha Van Do, 92, of Biloxi, MS passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2024. Mr. Do was born February 15, 1932 in Kien An, Hai Phong, Vietnam.

Mr. Do is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Mrs. Sanh Thi Le; siblings; and daughter, Huong Thi Do.

He is survived by his 7 children, 33 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren, and 1 great, great-grandchild.

Visitations will...

Douglas E. Adams, Sr.

Douglas E. Adams, Sr.

Sep 30, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Douglas E Adams, Sr. on September 30, 2024 in Ocean Springs, MS.

Doug was 79 and was born in Crestview, FL. He was a Retired USAF Master Sergeant, who proudly served our country in Vietnam. Later in life, he enjoyed planting his garden each spring and fishing every chance he...

James "Gramps" Usry

James "Gramps" Usry

Sep 30, 2024

James (Gramps) Usry, age 85, passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family on Monday, September 30, 2024 in Ocean Springs Hospital.

Born in Neshoba County, MS, he moved to Ocean Springs in 1985. He was a dedicated and loyal husband, father, grandfather, and friend, who enjoyed spending his time with those closest to him. He loved providing for his family and...

James Walter Kern

James Walter Kern

Sep 30, 2024

James Walter Kern, 78, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Monday, September 30, 2024 in Gulfport.

Jim was born in Buffalo, NY on November 4, 1945 to James and Helen Pembrock Kern.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Jim is survived by his much-adored wife of 35 years, Linda VanOrsdale Kern. He is also survived by his cherished children, Jennifer...

Samuel Patrick Hudson

Samuel Patrick Hudson

Sep 29, 2024

“In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you” John 14:2 KJV 

"To Everything There is a Season"

 

A Time to be Born and a Time to Die

Samuel Patrick Hudson, of Gulfport, Mississippi, lived to the blessed age of 55. He was born to Henry and...

William Robert Jossendal

William Robert Jossendal

Sep 28, 2024

William Robert Jossendal, age 98, passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2024.

William was born on March 9, 1926 in IL to Lars and Caroline Jossendal. He was a resident of the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Gulfport and served in the U.S. Navy. 

No services will be held. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport is honored to serve the Jossendal family.

Helen R. Stone Davis

Helen R. Stone Davis

Sep 27, 2024

Helen R. (Stone) Davis, 82, Ocean Springs, Friday the 27th of September in Ocean Springs.

She was born on October 19, 1941 in Uniontown, Kentucky to Fred Doris Stone and Emma Lucille (Jones) Stone.

Helen was predeceased by both parents; husband, Donald R. Davis; and granddaughter, Heather C. Davis.

She is survived by her daughter, Debra; granddaughter, Stephanie; 5 great grandchildren, and 5...

Henry Miller St.Amant

Henry Miller St.Amant

Sep 27, 2024

Henry Miller St.Amant age 93 of Biloxi passed away on Friday September 27, 2024.

Mr. St.Amant was a longtime resident of Biloxi MS after serving 21 years in the United States Air Force. 

Upon his retirement, he brought his family to Biloxi where he spent many summers as a child.

He was then employed by the United States Postal Service for 23 years.

He...

Dorethea "Doe" DeRouen Gaudet

Dorethea "Doe" DeRouen Gaudet

Sep 26, 2024

Dorethea “Doe” DeRouen Gaudet, 84, passed away peacefully at home in Biloxi, MS on Thursday, September 26, 2024, surrounded by her loving family after a long illness. Her passing was a few days before her 85th birthday. 

Born October 6, 1939 in Crowley, LA to Arthur Gordon DeRouen and Catherine Belton DeRouen, her parents moved to New Iberia, LA when Doe...

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