Obituaries
Joy Wilson
May 16, 2024
Joy Wilson, aged 90, of D’Iberville, MS passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2024 in Gulfport.
Joy was born to Elsie Tisdale on February 1, 1934. She attended Broome School and was a proud captain of the basketball team, a sport of which she was an avid fan her whole life. She went on to play basketball at Perkinston Junior College...
Vera Mae Campbell
May 15, 2024
Vera Mae Wilson Campbell, 84 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on May 15, 2024.
She was born in Jackson County, MS. She was a lifelong resident of The Coast. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.
Vera was preceded in death by her husband, Wade Campbell; parents, Monroe and Emma Wilson; and brother, Thomas Wilson.
She is survived by her daughter,...
Stephen Anthony Lyons
May 14, 2024
Stephen Anthony Lyons, 85, a lifelong resident of Biloxi, MS, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his children on May 14, 2024.
Stephen loved Biloxi and the Mississippi Gulf Coast and was happiest surrounded by his family, especially when playing UNO, enjoying Sunday dinners, or sitting on the front porch of the family’s Seal Avenue home. He was a consummate...
Clarence Allen "Kasy" King
May 13, 2024
Clarence Allen “Kasy” King, 76, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Monday, May 13, 2024at his home after battles with cancer, 70 years as a type one diabetic and heart issues.
Born August 19, 1947 in Covington City, VA, he was the son of Clarence Cornelius King, Jr. and Elsie Kathleen Hamilton King. Kasy graduated from Virginia Tech with a BS...
Darlene Annette Bellais
May 13, 2024
Ms. Darlene passed away at Karemed Nursing Home on Monday, May 13, 2024 joining her husband in heaven.She retired from the VA after twenty-three years. She enjoyed sculpting, painting, and enjoyed fishing and traveling with her husband, Fredrick "Glen" Bellais.A graveside service will be held at 12:30pm on Monday, May 20, 2024 at the Biloxi National Cemetery.Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is...
Mary Lou Carter
May 12, 2024
Mary Lou Carter, 79, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2024, 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 Mary Lou Carter.
Ollie "Nene" Jeannene Walters
May 11, 2024
Ollie “Nene” Jeannene Walters, 70, of Corinth, MS passed away Saturday, May 11, 2024 in Florence, AL. Jeannene was born January 20, 1954 to John Rayford and Marteal Gill.
Jeannene received an Associate’s Degree from Copiah - Lincoln Jr. College Lab Tech Hobbies. She was a loving mother of two children and grandmother of seven grandchildren. She was also a mom...
Ruth Murfee Wyatt
May 11, 2024
Ruth Corbett Murfee Wyatt, age 82, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024.
Ruth was born on November 11, 1941 in Memphis, TN to the late Russell Eugene Murfee and Mary Elizabeth Corbett Murfee. She was a graduate of Biloxi High School, Dominican College in New Orleans, MGCCC in Perkinston, and William Carey College in Hattiesburg. She worked...
Joe "Jose" Martin Marquez
May 11, 2024
Joe “Jose” Martin Marquez, 84, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024 in Ocean Springs.
Jose was born in Fort Worth, TX on September 14, 1939. He was a graduate of Fort Lupton High School Class of 1959 and a 1969 graduate of Texas Christian University where he received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Education and...
Paulette Christine Paull-Simons
May 11, 2024
Paulette Christine Paull-Simons, age 66, of Gautier, passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024.
Paulette was born on July 24, 1957 in Gulfport. She graduated from Gulfport High School and earned a Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Southern Mississippi. Paulette worked in healthcare sales and management and obtained numerous awards over the course of her career. She was...
Walter Bryan Snell
May 11, 2024
Walter Bryan Snell, 86, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024 in Biloxi.There are no services scheduled at this time.Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Home, O'Neal Road, Gulfport, is honored to serve the family of Walter Snell.
Theresa Pauline Sullivan
May 10, 2024
Theresa Pauline Sullivan, 86, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Friday, May 10, 2024, at her home in Gulfport.
She was born in Newark, New Jersey to Joseph Leitao and Anna Miller. She attended Manasquan High School and met her husband, James, while working at the Asbury Park Press. Theresa enjoyed gardening, tennis, swimming and going to the beach.
Theresa was...
Donald Ray Fleming
May 10, 2024
Donald Ray Fleming, age 80, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Friday, May 10, 2024.
Don was born in Pike County, Kentucky. He was a resident of St. Martin, Mississippi since 1979. Don loved this country, and he served in the U.S. Army, before attending college, and getting his Electrical degree. He was a die-hard patriot, and made it known...
Harold Francis Gordon
May 10, 2024
SMSG- Harold Francis Gordon, a beloved partner, husband, devoted father and grandfather, friend, and dedicated patriot, soared into the heavens on May 10, 2024, at the age of 82, bidding adieu to his earthly journey in Columbus, Ohio. Born on January 17, 1942, in Zanesville, Ohio. Harold embarked on a life rich with service, love, and cherished memories.
A graduate of...
Carol Jones
May 9, 2024
Dr. Carol Ann Buchanan Jones, of Gulfport, MS passed away, Wednesday, May 8, 2024. She was 73 years of age. Carol was born June 26, 1950, in Blytheville, Arkansas, to Toler and Martha Buchanan.
Carol graduated from Blytheville High School and attended The University of Mississippi, where she received an Undergraduate degree, a M.Ed. in Counseling Psychology, and a PhD in Counseling Psychology....
David Eugene Perkins
May 9, 2024
David Eugene Perkins, age 85, of Gulfport, passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2024.David was born on February 5, 1939 in North Carolina. He retired from the US Navy and was a resident of the Armed Forces Retirement Home.No services will be held. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport is honored to serve the Perkins family.
Troy Glenn Holt
May 9, 2024
Troy Glenn Holt, age 91, of Ocean Springs, passed away on May 9, 2024, of natural causes in the Ocean Springs Hospital. Troy was born in Ardmore, Oklahoma, to Homer Lee Holt Sr. and Laura Violet Jennings. He was married to Mary Dais Olier Holt for more than 69 years. He enlisted in the Air Force and was stationed at...
Dale V. Stahl
May 8, 2024
Mr. Dale V. Stahl, age 75, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at his home. Dale was a resident of Ocean Springs since 1972, having moved here from Champion, Pa. He was a retiree of Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula as a marine electrician and a member of Belle Fountain Baptist Church. Dale was preceded...
Nyoka Macine Smith
May 8, 2024
Nyoka Macine Smith, age 79, of Vancleave, MS passed away on May 8, 2024 at her residence.
Nyoka was born on April 26, 1945 to John and Etna (Cummings) Harris in Wayne County, MS. As a wife, a mother of two boys, and a grandmother of many, Nyoka was a loving and caring person who always sacrificed her own time and...
James G. Bruce
May 8, 2024
James G. Bruce, age 78, of Biloxi, MS, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2024 in Biloxi.
James was born on May 24, 1945, in Natchez, MS to Travis and Elanee Bruce. He graduated from Natchez High School and attended USM working as a professional school photographer. He owned his own company, Southeastern School Photography. James loved fishing and golfing and built...
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