Obituaries
Jonathan "Jon" Hartman Gazzo
Feb 8, 2025
Jonathan "Jon" Hartman Gazzo, 54, of Biloxi, passed away on February 8, 2025, at Memorial Hospital Gulfport. Jon, a devoted husband, father, and accomplished professional, passed away, leaving behind a legacy of dedication, leadership, and love. A native of Biloxi, Mississippi, Jon was born in Tampa, Florida, on March 25, 1970, to Joseph Franklin Gazzo II and Jean Senseney Gazzo...
Carl Rackley
Feb 8, 2025
Hubert Carlton Rackley, III, age 63, passed away Saturday, February 8, 2025. Carl was born on September 14, 1961 in Bentwaters, England. He was the first born child of Hubert and Carol Rackley.
He was a long time resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast graduating from St Martin High School in 1979. He received a BS degree in Computer Information Services...
Frances Kuluz Creel
Feb 7, 2025
Frances Kuluz Creel, devoted mother, grandmother and selfless friend to so many, gained eternal peace Friday, reunited in Heaven with so many she had embraced in her lifetime. She was 85.
“She was a pepper. She liked to tell it to you like it is. Whatever was on her mind came out of her mouth. There were no airs about her....
Johnny Callegari
Feb 6, 2025
Johnny Callegari, age 80, of Biloxi, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025.
Johnny was a longtime resident of the Biloxi/St. Martin area. He enjoyed everything the coast had to offer, especially being on the boat crabbing and mulleting. If you knew Johnny, you know we are going to miss his cooking.
Johnny was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Lou...
Andrea Ray Ward-Rushing
Feb 6, 2025
Andrea Ray Ward-Rushing, of D’Iberville and Biloxi, Mississippi, passed away after a courageous two-year battle with cancer in her home in Woolmarket, MS in the presence of her husband, Charles Rushing and sons, Josh and James Ward. She faced every challenge with strength, independence, and determination, qualities that defined her throughout her life.
Born and raised in the Gulf Coast area,...
Thomas Ramby Evans
Feb 5, 2025
Thomas “Tommy” Ramby Evans, 84 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025.
He was born on November 18, 1940 in Cleburne, TX to J.T. and Pearl Evans. He liked to work on cars, race cars with his stepson, and he liked to go dancing. He loved fishing, Nascar racing, and the New Orleans Saints.
Tommy was preceded in...
Geraldine Simpson Harris
Feb 5, 2025
Geraldine Simpson Harris, 89, of Diamondhead, MS died Wednesday, February 5, 2025.
A private service will be held by the family.
Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Home, O'Neal Road, Gulfport is honored to serve the family of Geraldine Harris.
Teresa Jean Holland
Feb 5, 2025
Teresa Wyrosdick Holland, 64, of Saucier, MS passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 in Gulfport.
Teresa wasn’t an ordinary lady from the get go. From playing ball with the guys in the neighborhood as a kid, to mud riding with her kids and their friends, camping, hunting and fishing as an adult. She had a spitfire personality whose can vegetable...
Emile "Johnny" Tiblier Jr.
Feb 4, 2025
Emile John Tiblier Jr. (Johnny), age 76, of Ocean Springs, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.
Johnny was born on October 26, 1948 in Biloxi to parents, Emile J. Tiblier Sr and Marjorie Grace McClellan. He graduated D’Iberville Highschool and was a football player during his time.
He worked for Loyd T Moon construction and was the president of the Local...
Cary Lewis Forister
Feb 4, 2025
Mr. Cary Lewis Forister, age 73, of Cropwell, AL, passed away on February 4, 2025. He was a current resident of Long Beach, MS.
Mr. Forister was born November 14 1951 in Memphis, TN. He was a native of Dyess, AR and graduated from Osceola High School in 1970. Following graduation, Mr. Forister joined the Army and served in Europe from...
Richard Robert Perkett
Feb 4, 2025
Richard Robert Perkett (Rich), 76, of Pass Christian MS passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his dogs on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.
He was born in Portsmouth, VA on September 2, 1948 to Barbra Gail Herrick (Mother) and George Richard Perkett (Father). He was a 28 year veteran of the US Coast Guard and achieved the rank of Master...
Estes Donald Graves
Feb 4, 2025
Estes “Donald” Graves, 81, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories.
Born on January 17, 1944, in Biloxi, Donald demonstrated his dedication to service early in life when he joined the Marine Corps in 1961. His five years of proud service to his country set the foundation for a...
Leona May Harrison
Feb 4, 2025
Leona May (Chambers) Harrison, 86, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 in Gulfport.
There are no services scheduled at this time.
Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Home, O'Neal Road, Gulfport, is honored to serve the family of Leona Harrison.
Michael "Chewy" Windom
Feb 3, 2025
Michael “Chewy” Windom passed away peacefully in his sleep on February 3, 2025 surrounded by his loving family in Biloxi, Mississippi. He is survived by his wife of nearly 26 years, Jennifer Windom; his two devoted children, Leigh (Will) and Helen (Aaron); two grandsons who adored their Paw-Paw, Eli and Samuel; and by his siblings, Butch (Emi), Celeste (Randy) and...
Robert D. Gray
Feb 2, 2025
Robert D. Gray, 87, of Biloxi, MS passed away Sunday, February 2, 2025. He was born June 17, 1937 to William and Zona Gray.
No services are being held at this time.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Robert D. Gray.
Lydia Frances Gautreaux
Feb 2, 2025
Miss Lydia Frances Gautreaux of Biloxi, MS passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025 at 83 years of age.
Miss Gautreaux was a long-time resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast and was well loved and cherished throughout her life.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Burcie Gautreaux; and her beloved sister, Beatrice Chapman.
Survivors include her sisters, Pauline Huthmacher...
Bobby Joe Rose
Feb 2, 2025
Bobby Joe Rose, age 71, born in New Orleans, LA, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025. A transplant to the MS Gulf Coast, Bobby loved being close to the beautiful sights and sounds of the ocean.
Bobby was a graduate of Picayune High School. He attended Parkway Baptist Church. He was a loving father to three children and proud grandfather...
James Alvin Williams
Feb 2, 2025
James Alvin Williams, age 81, of Gulfport, MS went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 2, 2025.
Born on September 15, 1943, Jimmy was a lifelong resident of the Coast where he was born and raised in Biloxi. He was retired from MDOT and enjoyed spending his days with his wife and family. He loved talking...
Vida "Marie" Reed Pope
Feb 1, 2025
Vida "Marie" Reed Pope, age 92, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025 in Wiggins, MS
Marie was born November 27, 1932, in Louisville, MS, to Eva Houston Reed and Amzie Price Reed. She was a graduate of Louisville High School graduating as the class salutatorian. Marie worked as a court reporter for the Judge Advocate General's Office...
George Dickey Arndt
Jan 31, 2025
George Dickey Arndt passed away January 31, 2025 with his loving family by his side.
Dickey was born to George and Dorothy Arndt on October 1, 1938 in Biloxi, MS. Growing up in Ocean Springs brought him years of joy running through the ancient oak groves with cousins, playing tennis with his family and fishing. He attended Ocean Springs public school,...
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