Obituaries
Jimmy Walton Ritchie
Dec 18, 2024
Jimmy Walton Ritchie, an imperfect Christian grateful for the grace of Jesus Christ, left this world on Wednesday, December 18, 2024.
Born in Brookhaven, MS to Walton Weathersby Ritchie and Bobbie Wooten Ritchie, who preceded him to Heaven, he graduated from Natchez High School and with the aid of much prayer and assistance from sympathetic professors, received his bachelor’s degree from...
Kenneth Irwin Stockstill
Dec 17, 2024
Kenneth Irwin Stockstill, age 83, of Gulfport passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2024.
Visitation and funeral services will be at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport with burial to follow at Biloxi National Cemetery with honors by the U.S. Army.
Please check with the family or Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home after Christmas for times. A complete obituary will follow.
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Billy Worthington Campbell
Dec 17, 2024
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Billy Worthington Campbell, 89, of Vancleave, MS. He passed peacefully at his home on December 17, 2024.
He was a beloved brother, husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was born on April 3, 1935 in Luverne, AL to Robert Lee and Malinda Worthington Campbell. Billy served in the Airforce...
Hildred "Punk" Lee Ivey
Dec 16, 2024
Hildred "Punk" Lee Ivey, 79, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on December 16, 2024.
He was born on April 28, 1945 in Forrest, MS. Punk was employed for thirty-five years with Singing River Power and taught Lineman School for twenty-three years at MGCCC. Hildred enjoyed fishing, going to the family camp, and spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Punk was preceded...
Jack Milton Curtis, Sr.
Dec 16, 2024
It is with profound sadness, we announce the passing of Jack M. Curtis, Sr., age 83, of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, who peacefully entered into eternal rest on Monday, December 16, 2024.
Born in Kosciusko, Mississippi, Jack grew up with a strong sense of family, faith, and hard work—values that shaped his extraordinary life. A proud graduate of Pearl High School’s Class...
Mary Ellen Fero
Dec 15, 2024
Mary Ellen Fero, 88 of Vancleave, MS passed away on December 15, 2024.
She was born on July 9, 1936 in Ocean Springs, MS. She was a lifelong member of the Coast and St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, O.S. where she was very involved. She was an avid golfer and enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was a member...
Richard William Gutowski
Dec 14, 2024
Richard William Gutowski, age 83, of Long Beach passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2024.
A graveside service, with military honors by the U.S. Navy, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 28, 2025 at Biloxi National Cemetery. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport is honored to serve the Gutowski family.
Please check back for a complete obituary after Christmas.
Sandra Louise Carroll
Dec 14, 2024
Sandra Louise Noble Carroll, 73, of Gulfport died Saturday, December 14, 2024 in Gulfport.
Mrs. Carroll was born at Keesler AFB and was a life long resident of the Coast. She was a member of the Catholic faith and was married to her husband, Harry Monroe Carroll, at the Church of the Redeemer on Highway 90 in Biloxi.
Other than her husband,...
Robert Paul Brodeur
Dec 12, 2024
Robert Paul Brodeur, age 87 of Gulfport passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2024.
A funeral service will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, January 13, 2025 at the Armed Forces Retirement Home Chapel in Gulfport. Friends may visit beginning at noon. Interment will follow at Biloxi National Cemetery with honors by the U.S. Navy.
A complete obituary will follow at...
Annie Strangi Meeboer
Dec 12, 2024
Annie Strangi Meeboer lived a long and exciting life, two months shy of 102, born and raised in Biloxi. She came from a large family of 9 siblings, grew up in Woolmarket where groceries were delivered by horse. Her father, Santo Strangi, was recently honored with being inducted into the Maritime Seafood Museum Hall of Fame in Biloxi. She married...
Shirley "Dianne" Roberts Newton
Dec 12, 2024
Shirley Dianne Roberts Newton, age 77, passed away on December 12, 2024, in Biloxi, MS.
Dianne was born on April 10, 1947 in Chester, South Carolina to parents James and Avo Roberts. Dianne’s greatest joy in life was her family. Especially her grand and great grandchildren. She was happiest when she was rocking one of her babies. She is best described...
Ruby Carlene Dearchs
Dec 12, 2024
Ruby Carlene Dearchs, 99, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother and friend, peacefully entered her eternal rest on December 12, 2024, surrounded by family. Born on December 2, 1925, in Butler, Alabama, Ruby was the embodiment of grace, kindness, and unwavering faith.
She was a devoted wife to her husband of nearly 56 years, a love story that stood as...
Dorothy Lucille Schrieber
Dec 12, 2024
Dorothy Lucille Hebert Schrieber, 88 of Long Beach, MS, peacefully passed away at home on December 12th, 2024, after a difficult battle with a long term illness.
Dorothy was born in Biloxi, MS, to Lee Joseph Hebert and Louise Mary Rushing. She graduated from Sacred Heart Academy in 1956. Having cared for her Grandmother during her final years, Dorothy found her...
Aidan Wyatt Gilmore
Dec 10, 2024
Aiden Wyatt Gilmore, age 1, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 in New Orleans, LA.
Private services will be held by the family.
Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Home, O'Neal Road, Gulfport is honored to serve the family of Aidan Gilmore.
Robert Francis Boney
Dec 10, 2024
Robert “Bob” Francis Boney, 77, of St. Martin, passed away peacefully and was reunited with the love of his life on December 10, 2024.
Robert was a lifelong resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast and a 1967 graduate of St. Martin High School. Robert was a retired Navy Chief and dedicated 33 years of service at Ingalls Shipbuilding as an outside...
Miriam J. Gray
Dec 10, 2024
Miriam Josephine “Mimi” Gray, 91, of Diamondhead, MS passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 in Gulfport.
Mimi was born on August 21, 1933 in Nutley, New Jersey to Thomas and Doris Giangerelli. She graduated from the New Jersey School of Nursing in 1954; 30 years later, she went on to obtain her Master’s degree from the University of Southern Mississippi;...
Bobby Neal Gray
Dec 10, 2024
Bobby Neal Gray, born February 20, 1940 in Biloxi, MS, ran into the arms of his savior Tuesday, December 10, 2024 in Ocean Springs, MS.
Bobby is survived by his daughter, Shelly Gray Magee (Howard); son, Stephen Mark Gray; his wife, June; his brother, Pete Gray (Patty); daughter in law, Anjanette M. Gray; along with 11 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren; and...
Johnney Lafayette Odom
Dec 9, 2024
Johnney Lafayette Odom, age 82, of Long Beach, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2024 at home with his family and friends.
Johnney was born on June 3, 1942 in Laurel, MS to Elvin L. and Melvinia Strickland Odom. He was a 1960 graduate of Ellisville High School and a 1971 graduate of Ole Miss. Johnney became a licensed pharmacist in...
Bradford Lane Ravencraft
Dec 9, 2024
Bradford Lane Ravencraft, 60, died Dec. 9, 2024, at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas, surrounded by his loving family after fighting cancer for more than seven years.
Born on Oct. 9, 1964, in McComb, Miss., Brad was the youngest son of Hilton and Virginia Travis Ravencraft Allen. His family lived in Magnolia, Miss., and Brad...
Donna Marie Carter
Dec 7, 2024
Donna Marie Carter, age 81, of Gulfport passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024.
Donna was born on December 29, 1942 in Laconia, NH to Fredrick A. and Constance M. Gale. She graduated from the Sawyer Secretary School of Business in San Jose, CA. Donna was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Gulfport for almost 60 years....
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