Obituaries

Bernard P. Audet

Bernard P. Audet

Sep 17, 2024

Bernard "Bernie" P. Audet, age 91, Biloxi, MS passed into Eternal Life, September 17, 2024 while under the loving and supportive care of the Biloxi VA Hospice Team.

Born November 23, 1932, to Philippe J Audet and Albina (Leblanc) Audet, the youngest of 11 children. Bernie attended Immaculate Conception Catholic School in Fitchburg, MA, and carried with him fond memories of...

Willie Walton "Bill" Stone, Jr.

Willie Walton "Bill" Stone, Jr.

Sep 16, 2024

Willie Walton Stone, Jr. “Bill” or “Pawpaw”, age 85, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on Monday, Sept 16, 2024.

Willie was born on September 7, 1939 in Abilene, TX to Willie Walton Stone, Sr. and Cathryn Marzolf Stone.

Willie, the most selfless, thoughtful, kind, generous and loving person, made this world a better place just by having him in it. He...

Janey Belcher

Janey Belcher

Sep 16, 2024

Janey Belcher, age 74, of Lumberton, MS passed away on Monday, September 16, 2024.

She was born in Abbs Valley, VA where she grew up and graduated from Graham High School. In April 1980, Janey was initiated into Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. During her time in the sorority, she was the Valentine Queen for her chapter and earned the Exemplar Degree...

Mr. Tri Thanh Le

Mr. Tri Thanh Le

Sep 16, 2024

Mr. Tri Thanh Le, age 63, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Monday, September 16, 2024. 

Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 22, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Howard Avenue in Biloxi. He will be transferred to Vietnam for burial.

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Tri Thanh Le.

Evelyn Hopkins Armiger Gregory

Evelyn Hopkins Armiger Gregory

Sep 15, 2024

Evelyn Hopkins Armiger Gregory “Ebbie”, age 92, of Pass Christian, passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2024 in Ocean Springs.

Evelyn was a long-time resident of Pass Christian. She was born on November 8, 1931 in Washington, D.C. to Lorin Hopkins and Marigold Umberger Armiger and was a graduate of Eastern High School. She was honored as 2018 Most Distinguished Church...

Beverly Marie Mesh

Beverly Marie Mesh

2024

Beverly Marie Mesh, 87, was born in New Orleans, LA to Wilbur and Vina Laumann. She passed away on September 15, 2024, surrounded by family at her daughter’s home in Gulfport, MS. 

Although she was born in New Orleans, Beverly lived her entire life in Lake Charles, LA. She graduated from Saint Charles Academy then married Richard Mesh who graduated from...

Helen "Nony" Watson

Helen "Nony" Watson

Sep 15, 2024

Helen “Nony” Watson, of Biloxi, MS was born on January 21, 1932 and passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 15, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Helen’s life was marked by her unwavering love for her friends and her dedication to her family. She will be remembered for her kindness, generosity and the joy she brought to those...

Lillie Jobe

Lillie Jobe

Sep 14, 2024

Lillie Ruth Burnett Jobe, 91, of Long Beach, MS passed away on September 14, 2024. 

Lil was born on May 12,1933 in DeWitt, Arkansas. She always said she was so fortunate to grow up in the town founded by both her parents’ families. She developed a passion for music at an early age and began playing the piano when she was...

Raymond Scott Dutton

Raymond Scott Dutton

Sep 13, 2024

 

Raymond Scott Dutton, age 65, passed away on Friday, September 13, 2024 in Gulfport, MS.

Ray was born on May 8, 1959 in Moultrie, GA to parents, Ronald K Dutton and Dolores Paolicelli.

 Ray worked hard as an analyst programmer / Director of application systems for 26 years before retiring with his beloved wife Cheryl to Gulfport Mississippi. A city often visited...

Barbara May Warren

Barbara May Warren

Sep 12, 2024

Barbara May Warren, age 85, passed away on September 12, 2024 in Gulfport, MS.

Mrs. Warren was born on April 30, 1939 in Thomasville, NC to parents Gladys Evelyn Brumfield and Charles Thomas Brumfield.

Barbara attended MS City Elementary School in Gulfport and graduated with the class of 1958 from Gulfport Highschool.

She was active in the United Methodist Women of Faith and...

Matthew Joseph Meyer

Matthew Joseph Meyer

Sep 12, 2024

Matthew J. Meyer, 83, passed away at his home in Gulfport, MS on September 12, 2024 and

went to his forever heavenly home with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Matthew Meyer was born on December 6, 1940 in Chicago, IL to Matthew and Augusta (Walters) Meyer.

On February 28, 1965 he was united in marriage to the love of his life...

Belinda Balius Olsen

Belinda Balius Olsen

Sep 12, 2024

Belinda Balius Olsen, 51, of D'Iberville, MS, passed away on September 12, 2024. Born on January 16, 1973, Belinda was known for her kind spirit, warm heart, and the unwavering love she showed to everyone in her life. 

A devoted mother to her son, Cayden James Olsen, she cherished every moment watching him grow and excel in life. Belinda was also...

George Richard Smith

George Richard Smith

Sep 12, 2024

George Richard "Ricky" Smith, 65, of Gulfport, MS passed away Thursday, September 12, 2024 at his home in Gulfport.

Ricky was born in Ellisville, MS to George A. Smith and Hazeline Crowe.  He was a retired carpenter.

He was preceded in death by his parents and is survived by his son, George Smith and his siblings Mark Smith (Tina) and Dennis Smith...

William "Billy" Gibson

William "Billy" Gibson

Sep 12, 2024

Mr. William “Billy” Gibson, born July 31, 1938 in Macon, GA departed this life on September 12, 2024, at 1:15 am in Pascagoula, MS.

Billy was a member of First Baptist Church of Ocean Springs, MS. Billy loved the Lord, was a teacher of the bible, and a strong witness for Jesus Christ. He served in the Marine Corp. Billy retired...

Daniel Louis Kosztur

Daniel Louis Kosztur

Sep 11, 2024

Daniel Louis Kosztur, age 42, passed away on September 11, 2024, at USA Health University Hospital in Mobile, Alabama.

Daniel was a resident of Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Daniel was born on May 10, 1982 in Pascagoula, Mississippi. He graduated from Ocean Springs High School and attended Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Daniel began his adult employment career at Firestone Tires in...

Jim Brashier

Jim Brashier

Sep 11, 2024

Jim Eley Brashier, 70, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2024, surrounded by his loving children and family.

Born March 11, 1954 in Hattiesburg, MS to Jimmy C. Brashier and Peggy Eley Brashier. Jim’s family roots were tied to Biloxi, MS when his parents moved there in 1958. He attended Biloxi High School in Biloxi, MS and graduated with the class...

Rylen James Chenault

Rylen James Chenault

Sep 9, 2024

Rylen James Chenault, 4 months old, of Long Beach, MS passed away at his home on Monday, September 9, 2024.

Rylen was born on May 10, 2024 at USA Hospital in Mobile, AL to Jordan Keffer and Rachel Chenault.

Rylen’s survivors include his parents; and his siblings, Issabella Thompkins, Frederick Thompkins, Nateshia Thompkins and Timothy Chenault.

Arrangements are pending.

Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home is honored...

James Donald Viator

James Donald Viator

Sep 9, 2024

The last of a generation of Viators is gone.

James Donald Viator, age 92, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2024 at his home in Biloxi, MS.

Don was born on April 30, 1932 to the late Joseph Avite Viator and Laurence Lachaussee. He was a native of Biloxi, MS where he attended Notre Dame and Biloxi High and participated in football...

Margaret Ann Hatfield Proffer

Margaret Ann Hatfield Proffer

Sep 9, 2024

Mrs. Margaret Ann Hatfield Proffer, 97, died Monday, September 9, 2024, at her home in Oxford, MS. The funeral will be Thursday, September 19, 2024, at 1:00 P.M. at Oxford University United Methodist Church with Rev. Chris McAlilly and Rev. Warren Black officiating. Visitation will be held prior to the service beginning at 11:30 A.M. A graveside service will be...

Dr. Robert "Bobby" A. Little

Dr. Robert "Bobby" A. Little

Sep 8, 2024

Dr. Robert “Bobby” A. Little of Gulfport, Mississippi passed away peacefully on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024. Dr. Little was born in Oxford, Mississippi to Dr. Ashford Hunter and Minnie Ruth Tomlinson Little. In addition to his loving wife Phyllis Little; he is survived by his children, Ashford (Catherine) Little of Atlanta, Georgia, Mary Eliza (Paul) Aston of New York City,...

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