Obituaries

Roy Marcelin Stokes

Roy Marcelin Stokes

Oct 28, 2023

Roy Marcelin Stokes, age 60, of D’Iberville, Mississippi, passed away on October, 28, 2023.

Roy was born to the late Milwood and Barbara Stokes on April 11, 1963 in Frankfurt, Germany. He explored many cities and states with his parents and siblings throughout his childhood. He attended Whigham High School in Whigham, GA before moving to the Mississippi Gulf Coast....

Benjamin Roy Thompson

Benjamin Roy Thompson

Oct 28, 2023

Benjamin “Ben” Roy Thompson, 60 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023.

He was born on January 8, 1963 in Pascagoula, MS to Gerald Rudolph and Patricia Maxine Thompson. He graduated from Moss Point High School and Mississippi Law Enforcement Officer Training Academy. He was previously employed as a Deputy with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department....

Dale Gleghorn

Dale Gleghorn

Oct 28, 2023

Mr. Dale Keith Gleghorn, age 84, of D'Iberville, MS passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023.

He will be transferred to Archway Memorial Chapel in Hazelwood, Missouri for services. 314-895-3900

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Dale Keith Gleghorn.

Patsy Marie Mayfield

Patsy Marie Mayfield

Oct 27, 2023

 

Patsy Marie Mayfield, 84, of Biloxi, MS passed away Friday, October 27, 2023. Patsy was born January 29, 1939 in Gulfport, MS to Hazel and Emmett Walker. She attended Gulfport High School.

Patsy is preceded in death by her parents, Hazel and Emmett Walker; grandson, Aaron Newbaker; and siblings, Curtis Walker, Avery Walker, Emmett Walker Jr., and Bennie Walker.

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Nathan David Birdwell

Nathan David Birdwell

Oct 27, 2023

 

Nathan David Birdwell, 92, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Friday, October 27, 2023 in Biloxi.

Mr. Birdwell was born in San Diego, CA on October 6, 1931. He was a loving husband and father. Mr. Birdwell was married to Mattie Ruth Balius Birdwell on May 5, 1956. Nathan John Birdwell, their only child, was born in January of...

Gerald Thomas Novak

Gerald Thomas Novak

Oct 26, 2023

Gerald Thomas Novak, of Gulfport, MS, passed away Thursday, October 26,2023 at the age of 84.

He was born in St. Paul, Minnesota to Philip Novak and Shirley McDermott Novak and was a resident of Biloxi for 12 years. Gerald proudly served in the United States Air Force.

He is survived by his daughters, Cheryl Novak and Pamela Novak; son,...

Theodore Everette King

Theodore Everette King

Oct 26, 2023

Theodore Everette King, 88 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on October 26, 2023.

He was born on November 24, 1934 in Clovis, CA to Marion King and Esther Davis. He served in the United States Air Force.

He is survived by his wife, Margaret A. King; children, Ellen House, Richard King, Thomas King, Debbie Clark, William J. Lynch, Colline...

Christopher Lee King

Christopher Lee King

Oct 26, 2023

Christopher King, age 53, of Moss Point, passed away Thursday, October 26, 2023.

 

Christopher was a longtime resident of Moss Point. He obtained his Bachelor of Science in Information Technology from the American Intercontinental University. He was a husband, father, handyman, animal lover aka the Cat Whisperer, decorated veteran, active hobbyist, hoarder of tools, Mississippi Militia member, doomsday prepper, Lego...

Joni Clark McDermott

Joni Clark McDermott

Oct 26, 2023

 

Joni Clark McDermott, age 90, of Long Beach, MS went to her Heavenly home on Thursday, October 26, 2023.

Joni was born on August 25, 1933 in Owensboro, KY to the late Harold and Marjorie Pittman Clark. She was a devout Catholic and attended Brescia College in Owensboro, KY. From there Joni joined Texas Gas Corporation in Houston, TX...

Teddy Francis Musial

Teddy Francis Musial

Oct 24, 2023

Teddy Francis Musial, 87, passed away on October 24, 2023, in his home surrounded by family. He was born and raised in Donora, PA to Frank and Helen Musial. Ted was married to the love of his life, Jacky, for 58 years.

Ted worked for the Donora Steel Mill and after moving to Lakewood, OH, several different corporations including...

Denise Smith Brossett

Denise Smith Brossett

Oct 23, 2023

 

It is with extreme sadness that the family of Denise Smith Brossett, 73, announces her passing on Monday, October 23, 2023 at Biloxi Merit Health in Biloxi, MS.  Denise was born on February 20, 1950.

She was preceded in death by two brothers, Anthony Tyrone Smith and John Walter Barrios II, as well as one sister, Joy Barrios Duhon.

Denise...

Emily Katherine Lawrence

Emily Katherine Lawrence

Oct 23, 2023

 

Emily Katherine Lawrence, 48, of Biloxi, MS passed away Monday, October 23, 2023. Emily was born December 11, 1974 in San Jose, CA to Michael Laden Sr. and Nannette Louise Beaugez.

Emily received an associate’s degree from MGCCC. She lived life with an intensity that belied her fragile health, embracing all her challenges with strength and love. If Emily...

Scarlett Ashley Tittle

Scarlett Ashley Tittle

Oct 20, 2023

Scarlett Ashley Tittle, 56, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, October 20, 2023.  Born July 4, 1967 in Georgia, she was a lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast, spending the last 20 years residing in Saucier, MS.

She acquired quite the list of family and friends from life and from Georgia to Texas she made just as many memories...

Julius Allen "Chief" McNemar

Julius Allen "Chief" McNemar

Oct 19, 2023

 

Julius Allen “Chief” McNemar, 81, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2023 in Gulfport.

Mr. McNemar was born on June 14, 1942 in Torrance, CA to Anna Mae Clarke McNemar Wiles and Leonard McNemar. He was a Vietnam Veteran and retired from the U.S. Navy as Master Chief after 20 years of service. Mr. McNemar was...

Bruce Garvin Johnson, Sr.

Bruce Garvin Johnson, Sr.

Oct 18, 2023

Bruce Garvin Johnson Sr, age 80, of Gulfport passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 in Gulfport, MS.

Mr. Johnson is preceded in death by his parents, Garvin and Mabel Johnson and sister, Sharon Hoganson. 

Mr. Johnson is survived by his loving wife, Mildred (Deanie) Johnson; brother, Greg Johnson; children Stephanie Bruder, Bruce Garvin Johnson II, and Terry Gonzalez; 11...

Richard Melvin Chishko

Richard Melvin Chishko

Oct 18, 2023

Richard Melvin Chishko, 73, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 in Gulfport.

Private services will be held at a later date.

Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Home, O'Neal Road, Gulfport is honored to serve the Chishko family.

Dr. Harvey S. Herrin, Jr.

Dr. Harvey S. Herrin, Jr.

Oct 17, 2023

 

Dr. Harvey S. Herrin, Jr. passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023.

Wife:  Ruth

Children:

          Elizabeth Noel (Paul)

          Lara Schaubhut (Dustin)

          Mariha Herrin Brown (Charlie)

          Harvey “Beau” Herrin III (Stephanie)

 

Grandchildren:

          Jonathan Noel

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Margaret Katherine "Kathy" Dibble

Margaret Katherine "Kathy" Dibble

Oct 16, 2023

Margaret Katherine “Kathy” Dibble, age 64, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2023 (The Feast of St. Margaret Aliquoque) at her home in Gulfport.

Kathy was born on September 28, 1959, in Gulfport. She graduated from St. John Catholic High School. She was a devoted mother of 8 children, who all grew up to be practicing Catholics. Kathy always claimed...

Mathilde Lynn Munn

Mathilde Lynn Munn

Oct 16, 2023

Mathilde Lynn Munn, 76 of Vancleave, MS passed away on Monday, October 16, 2023.

She was born on August 2, 1947 in Lake Charles, LA to Carl and Ina Marie Strickland. She graduated from Bogalusa High School Class of 1965. She attended Southeastern Louisiana University. She was a part of the Gautier Friends of the Library and wrote a weekly...

Edmond David White

Edmond David White

Oct 15, 2023

Edmond David White “Mann”, age 45, of Gulfport, passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2023.

 

Mann was born in Lafayette, LA, on September 23, 1978, to Eddie Dean White and Diane White-Wash. He was a licensed barber and independent contractor. He enjoyed fishing, cooking, barbecuing, and spending time with his family and friends.

 

Mann was preceded in...