Obituaries
CMSgt Paul Frank Reynolds
Nov 26, 2024
Chief Master Sergeant Paul Frank Reynolds (retired), 92 years old, of St Martin, MS passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. Chief Reynolds was born in New Orleans, LA, but has resided in St. Martin since 1984.
He was married to the love of his life, "Georgia". He retired from the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory in Ocean Springs, MS. He was...
James Philip Caranna
Nov 24, 2024
James Philip Caranna, age 76, passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2024 in Gulfport, MS.
Philip was a native and lifelong resident of Gulfport. He was a member of St. James Catholic Church. Philip was a 1965 graduate of Gulfport High School. During the Vietnam War, he served in the U.S. Navy’s 6th Fleet aboard the amphibious USS Chilton APA 38....
Ava Victoria Gazzo King
Nov 24, 2024
Ava Victoria Gazzo King, age 37 of Vancleave, MS passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2024.
Ava was born on January 2, 1987 in Biloxi, MS. She was a graduate of St. Martin High School. She was the owner of King Jaks and former General Manager of Fat Bottoms. During her spare-time, she enjoyed arts and crafts, shopping and riding four...
Robert C. "Cap'n Bob" Lewis, Jr.
Nov 23, 2024
Robert C. Lewis, Jr. “Cap’n Bob”, age 80, of Gulfport, MS and Morgan City, LA, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2024.
Bob was born on January 2, 1944 in Scranton, PA to Robert C. Lewis, Sr. and Elizabeth D. Lewis. He graduated from Gulfport High School. Bob worked in the shipbuilding industry for 55 years. He was an avid reader....
John William Lockett, III
Nov 23, 2024
John “Johnny” William Lockett, III, age 77, of D'Iberville, MS passed away Saturday, November 23, 2024.
Johnny was born November 12, 1947 in Kosciusko, MS to John and Judy Lockett. He graduated McAdams HS and Holmes Junior College and attended one year at Ole Miss before enlisting in the Army. He enjoyed basketball, Ole Miss football, fishing and family.
Left to cherish...
Albert Earl Santa Cruz
Nov 23, 2024
Albert Earl Santa Cruz, age 84, of Vancleave, MS passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2024.
Visitation will be held on Monday, December 2, 2024 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home on Howard Avenue in Biloxi.
A private Mass of Christian Burial will be held for family.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Albert Earl...
Johnny Beck
Nov 22, 2024
Johnny Beck, age 78, of Biloxi, passed away at his home, Friday, November 22, 2024.
He was a longtime resident of the MS Gulf Coast. He had several Automobile Dealerships in Jackson County and was co-founder of Gulf Coast for Kids Foundation along with his wife, Kim. John enlisted in the United States Air Force. He served dutifully and eventually earned...
Kenneth Wayne Pitalo
Nov 22, 2024
Kenny Pitalo, 77, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away Friday, November 22, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.
Mr. Pitalo was a lifelong resident of Biloxi and a Vietnam Veteran of the Naval Reserve. He graduated from Biloxi High in 1968, attended the University of Southern Mississippi and retired from Northrup Grumman in Pascagoula.
He was a role model for so many....
Linda Frances Wilks
Nov 21, 2024
Linda Frances Wilks, 63, of Biloxi, MS passed away Thursday, November 21, 2024. Linda was born April 11, 1961 In Elizabeth, NJ.
No services are being held at this time.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Linda Frances Wilks.
David Earl Knowles
Nov 21, 2024
Dr. David Knowles took his final bow in this world on Saturday, November 16, after 75 years of singing, playing, teaching, learning, exploring, and deeply loving his family and friends.
A resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast for the past 25 years, David was born in Pensacola, FL. He graduated from Escambia High School and went on to study at the...
Our Lady of Fatima Memorial Mass 2024
Nov 21, 2024
Our Lady of Fatima Memorial Mass November 21, 2024 at 6:00 pm.
Winona Elizabeth Diddlemeyer Knott
Nov 20, 2024
Winona Elizabeth Diddlemeyer Knott aged 88, passed away on November 20, 2024. She was born on July 17, 1936 in Biloxi Mississippi. She was loved by all people. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends as she didn't know a stranger. Winona also loved to shop whenever she could.
Winona is survived by her son, Stephen Lowery; daughter,...
Denny Lee Ruiz
Nov 18, 2024
Denny Lee Ruiz, age 70, peacefully passed from this life to his heavenly home on Monday, November 18, 2024. Born in Houston, Texas, November 17, 1954, Denny passed one day after his 70th birthday.
Denny began his career in auto mechanics but transitioned to offshore work in the late 1980s, where he spent over 30 years of his career. He retired...
William Michiel Hawkins
Nov 17, 2024
Dr. William Michiel “Mickey” Hawkins, 82, of Gautier, MS passed away November 17, 2024 at Ocean Springs Hospital from complications associated with kidney failure.
He was the son of Wydell and Eber Hawkins of Forest, MS.
A graduate of Forest High School, Mickey attended East Central Junior College before completing his studies at Mississippi State University, where he earned a doctorate in...
Victoria Renee Moran
Nov 17, 2024
Vicky was born in Kansas City, MO to James and Alice Moran. The oldest of 6, she sure had her hands full helping around the house, and learning how to cook for the household. She graduated from Douglas High School in 1975 and enjoyed being a member of the dance team. Her favorite job was a local pizza restaurant where...
Pastor W. Leon Bivins
Nov 17, 2024
Pastor W. Leon Bivins, also known as “Bo”, “Went” or “Leon”, 72, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2024 in Ocean Springs.
Pastor Bivins was born on February 7, 1952 in Ozark, AL to Ralph and Gladys Bivins. He attended Metallurgy School and studied welding and high-performance aircraft and missile systems. Pastor Bivins enlisted in the U....
Shirley Francis
Nov 16, 2024
Shirley Marie Taranto Francis died peacefully on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at 83. Born on January 26, 1941, in Biloxi, Shirley grew up surrounded by the love of her family and graduated from Sacred Heart High School in 1958. She continued her education at Perkinston Community College, where she showcased her athletic talents on the basketball court. In 1962, Shirley...
Harvey Lee Callahan
Nov 16, 2024
Harvey Callahan, age 67, son of Doyne and Abbie Callahan of Yellville, Arkansas, passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2024.
Harvey was born July 22, 1957, and was a longtime resident of Gulfport, MS. He was married to his loving wife, Mary, for 42 years. He was a generous soul and will be missed dearly. Harvey loved playing with his grandchildren...
Brenda J. Myers
Nov 15, 2024
Brenda J. Myers of Vancleave, MS passed away on November 15, 2024, at 8:30 pm.
She was born on March 21, 1953. She was a lifelong resident of Vancleave, MS.
Brenda is preceded in death by her parents, Floyd and Ruth Myers; four brothers, Roy, Monroe, Paul, and James; two sisters, Edna Louise Myers and Mildred Ruth Myers Prine.
She is survived by...
Josephine Parfait
Nov 14, 2024
Josephine Parfait, 86, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2024 in Houma, LA.
Ms. Parfait was born in Dulac, LA to Elda Lodrique and Nicholas Gregoire. Her favorite hobby was cooking for people and making sure that when you came to her home you had plenty to eat. You would always leave stuffed. One of her favorite sayings...
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