Obituaries
Leon Earl Kenney
Jan 25, 2025
It is with great sorrow that we announce the peaceful passing of Leon Earl Kenney, aged 83, on January 25, 2025. He passed away in his sleep, leaving behind a legacy of dedication and service to his family, his church, and his community.
Earl was born on September 14, 1941, in Lubbock, Texas, to Leon Orville Kenney and Jewel Alice (Bolton)...
Ngoc Van Nguyen
Jan 25, 2025
Ngoc Van Nguyen, 70, of D’Iberville, MS passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at Ocean Springs Hospital. He was born in Vietnam and retired as a fisherman.
Ngoc is preceded in death by his parents: Cuu Nguyen and Keo Nguyen; Wife: Nguyen Thi Nguyen; daughter, Kim Loan Nguyen; and brothers, Jimmy Nguyen and Ngot Nguyen.
Survivors include his children: Dung Nguyen...
Mary Ann Quave Rhodes
Jan 25, 2025
Mary Ann Quave Rhodes, age 94, entered eternal rest on January 25, 2025. Mary Ann was born in D’Iberville, MS to Peter Narcissus and Lima (Fayard) Quave on April 21, 1930.
Mary Ann attended St. Theresa’s Catholic Elementary School, Sacred Heart Girls High School and graduated from D’Iberville High School in 1948 where she received a gold medal for typing and...
Pamela Martin Griffin
Jan 24, 2025
Pamela Martin Griffin, 64, of Vancleave, MS passed away on January 24, 2025.
She was born on May 3, 1960 in O’Fallon, Illinois. She graduated from Biloxi High School. She served customers at Port O’Call in St. Martin for 30 years. She enjoyed planting and gardening. She was a fan of University of Alabama football and the band Styx. She provided...
Katie L. Seymour
Jan 23, 2025
Katie LaBreeska Seymour, 54, of Biloxi, MS passed away Thursday, January 23, 2025. She was born March 29, 1970 to Jack Warden and Lillian Richey.
After graduating high school, Katie worked at Walmart for over 21 years. In her free time, she enjoyed going on cruises, going to the beach, and fishing.
Katie is preceded in death by her parents, Jack Warden...
Lillie R. Marsh
Jan 23, 2025
Ms. Lillie R. Marsh, aged 74, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles W. & Ann A. Marsh; and her sister Mrs. Audrey Kent.
Lillie is survived by her sister, Mrs. Mabel Marsh Abrasley and her husband Bob of Sparks, NV; her daughters, Jennifer Hendrickson of Ocean Springs, MS and Mrs. Renee...
Brona Jean Freeman
Jan 23, 2025
On Thursday, January 23, 2025, retired Air Force Chief Master Sergeant Brona Jean (Dunbar) Freeman peacefully passed away at Brookdale Memory Care Center in Hattiesburg, MS, after a lengthy but valiant struggle with both Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases. She was 83 years old.
Brona was born in Lyons, Kansas on July 22, 1941 to the late Marguerite and Marcus Dunbar but...
Rebecca "Becky" "Pumpkin" Banks Jones
Jan 22, 2025
Rebecca “Becky” “Pumpkin” Banks Jones, 63 of Vancleave, MS passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 in Ocean Springs.
Becky was born in Los Angeles, CA on November 6, 1961 to Roger and Pauline Banks. She attended Ole Miss and the University of Mississippi. Becky was employed with American National Life Insurance Company in Biloxi, first as an agent and later...
Andrew Kenneth Creel
Jan 22, 2025
Andrew Kenneth Creel, 87, of Saucier, MS died Wednesday, January 22, 2025.
Private services for the family will be held at a later date.
Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Home, O'Neal Road, Gulfport, is honored to serve the family of Andrew Kenneth Creel.
Richard F. Quave Sr.
Jan 22, 2025
Richard Frank Quave, Sr., 80, of Vancleave, entered his eternal rest on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.
Richard was born on April 10, 1944 in Biloxi, MS and lived his first 8 years in Birmingham, AL before becoming a long-time resident of Vancleave, MS. He graduated from Vancleave High School in 1962. As a self-taught musician, he was well-known throughout his life...
Patricia "Patsy" Dees Jones
Jan 21, 2025
Patricia “Patsy” Dees Jones, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2025, at the age of 92. Her life was a remarkable journey filled with love, adventure, and dedication to her family and community.
Born on January 8, 1933, to Clifton Leroy Dees and Ionia Mills Dees, Patsy grew up on the Gulf Coast, where...
Jeffrey Paul Orth
Jan 20, 2025
Jeffrey Paul Orth, 68, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Monday, January 20, 2025, at his home.
He was born on February 7, 1956 in Streator, IL to Emory and Mildred Orth. After completing high school, he worked at Walmart in Jacksonville, FL. He enjoyed playing golf.
Jeffrey is preceded in death by his parents and a sibling, Ann Garey.
He is survived...
Ellen Marie Hubbard
Jan 19, 2025
Ellen Marie (Shaw) Hubbard, 61, of Saucier, MS passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025 at her home in Saucier.
She was born on August 26, 1963 in Wisconsin to Robert and Antoinette Shaw. Her hobbies were playing cards, coloring, listening to music and fishing.
Ellen was preceded in death by her parents and the father of her children, George W. Hubbard;...
Catherine Lamas Wiltz
Jan 19, 2025
Catherine Lamas Wiltz, 70, of Biloxi passed away peacefully in the care of St. Joseph Hospice in Gulfport in the early hours of January 19, 2025. Her son Jason was by her side.
Catherine was born on September 26, 1954, in Biloxi, where she attended Sacred Heart Girls High and played the flute in the kilted marching band. After graduating in...
Mattie S. Dalgo
Jan 19, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Mattie S. Dalgo, who left us peacefully on Sunday, January 19, 2025. Born on October 11, 1933, Mattie was a cherished member of our community, a beloved friend and mother.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 71 years, Jerry A Dalgo, Sr.; her parents, Everett and Lavert...
Andrew "Mike" Moore
Jan 19, 2025
Andrew Michael “Mike” Moore, 51 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025.
He was born on January 10, 1974 in Killeen, TX. He graduated from Tate High School in Cantonment, FL. He was employed as the store manager for Winn Dixie for thirty-two years. He enjoyed fishing, watching Auburn football, and being with family.
Mike is survived by...
Mary Lou White Eastland
Jan 19, 2025
Mary Lou White Eastland was born on July 3, 1939 in McComb, MS, the eldest child of Mary Belle Barnes White and James D. White, Sr., both of McComb. Maternal grandparents were Jeanette Denson Barnes and Benjamin B. Barnes. Paternal grandparents were Mary Alice Reeves White and Cleon B. White.
She is survived by her son, Charles Lamar Eastland, Jr. and...
Tamera Lorraine Smith "Tammy"
Jan 18, 2025
Tamera Lorraine Smith “Tammy”, age 61, of Biloxi, MS, passed away on January 18, 2025.
Tammy was born on October 24, 1963 to parents, Jessie Scarbrough and George Schulz in Beaufort, SC.
She earned an associate’s degree from Tulane University. She was a dedicated manager at Animal Care Hospital, under Dr. Stephanie Stubbs, for 8 years. She enjoyed celebrating Mardi Gras, she...
Judy Drucella Johnson
Jan 16, 2025
Judy Drucella Johnson, age 74, of Gulfport, MS, passed away on Thursday, January 16th, 2025.
Judy was born on March 4, 1950 to parents, Geneva and James Martin in Lawrenceburg, TN.
She graduated from Madison Heights Highschool in 1968. She loved baseball, hockey, traveling, cooking and animals.
She is preceded by her parents and brothers, Danny Martin, Larry Martin, Glenn Martin, and sister...
William Jerry Murphy
Jan 16, 2025
William Jerry Murphy, age 88, passed away peacefully, going to be with his Lord and Savior on January 16, 2025, in Biloxi, MS.
Bill was born on February 1, 1938, in Algoma, Mississippi, to Jerry Colton Murphy and Analara Harwood Murphy. He attended Algoma High School then enlisted in the United States Army. Bill was deployed to Korea where he was...
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