Obituaries

George "G.B." Dubaz, Jr., USN retired

George "G.B." Dubaz, Jr., USN retired

Sep 2, 2025

George “G.B.” Dubaz, Jr., USN retired, age 74, of Central Florida, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 2, 2025.

A native of Biloxi, MS, G.B. grew up attending St. John Catholic Church and Biloxi Public Schools, graduating from Biloxi High School in 1969. With a calling to help others, he worked for Gulf Ambulance in Biloxi and later as a hospital...

Guy Arthur Garriga

Guy Arthur Garriga

Sep 10, 2025

Guy Arthur Garriga, 75, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 in Biloxi.

A Memorial Service will be held at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home on Howard Avenue in Biloxi on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 6:00 pm. Friends may visit from 4:00 pm until service time. 

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Guy Arthur Garriga.

Eric Arnold Lightner

Eric Arnold Lightner

Sep 8, 2025

Eric Arnold Lightner, age 80, resided in the City of D'Iberville died peacefully at home on September 8, 2025.

He was born on April 29, 1944, in Biloxi, Mississippi, and was a lifelong resident of D'Iberville — formerly known as North Biloxi. He graduated from D'Iberville High School and went on to build a life rooted in hard work, community service,...

Koke Thomas "Tom" Eason, Jr.

Koke Thomas "Tom" Eason, Jr.

Sep 8, 2025

Koke Thomas “Tom” Eason, Jr., age 84, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 8, 2025, in Bremen, Georgia.

Tom was born on February 20, 1941, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. He graduated from Gulfport High School in Gulfport, Mississippi and proudly served in the U.S. Navy for two years aboard the USS Truckee before attending Louisiana State University, where he earned a bachelor’s...

Patricia "Pat" Raley

Patricia "Pat" Raley

Sep 8, 2025

Patricia "Pat" Raley, 74 of Vancleave, MS passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025 in Jackson.

A Memorial Service will be held at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home on Jim Ramsay Road in Vancleave on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 11:00 am. Friends may visit from 10:00 am until service time.

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Thomas Carl Ardoline

Thomas Carl Ardoline

Sep 8, 2025

Thomas Carl Ardoline (Lt. Col. Retired), 69, died Monday, September 8, 2025 at the VA Medical Center, Biloxi, surrounded by family.

Tommy was born in Belleville, IL and grew up in Biloxi. He was above all a devoted son, brother, uncle, and friend. He graduated from Notre Dame High School in 1973. He received a BS degree from the University of...

Betty Jean Baker

Betty Jean Baker

Sep 7, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Betty Jean Baker, who left us on September 7, 2025, at the age of 84. Born on February 24, 1941, in Pulaski, Tennessee, Betty lived a life filled with love, resilience, and cherished memories.

Betty was the beloved daughter of Edward Rassie Reeves and Ruby Mae Grammar. She was the...

Garrett Nathan Bryan

Garrett Nathan Bryan

Sep 7, 2025

Garrett "Nathan" Bryan, age 47, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2025. 

Nathan was a 1996 graduate of St. Martin High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Army, where he served four years.

Nathan is preceded in death by his father, Dolton Gary Bryan. Survivors include his son, Colton Garrett Bryan; mother, Kathy Bryan; sister, Jennifer Lofland; niece, Lindsay...

Joey Anthony Carroll

Joey Anthony Carroll

Sep 6, 2025

Joey Anthony Carroll, of Perkinston, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on May 21, 1964, to Joseph "Jesse" and Henrietta Carroll.

Joey was preceded in death by his father, Jesse Carroll, and his beloved, Pam. He is survived by his devoted mother, Henrietta Carroll; his loving partner, Alena Hulova; his sister,...

Command Master Chief Donald P. Redder, USN

Command Master Chief Donald P. Redder, USN

Sep 6, 2025

Command Master Chief Donald P. Redder, USN of Gulfport, MS passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2025. Donald was born on the Great Plains of Texas on the 11th day of February, 1934, to Anton Victor Redder, and Teresa Mea Redder, of Vega, TX.

During the early years of his life, Donald worked and played on the family farm in Vega,...

Malama Thrasivoulou

Malama Thrasivoulou

Sep 6, 2025

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Malama Thrasivoulou, a remarkable woman who brought joy and warmth to everyone she met. At the age of 105, she was the last of her generation, having outlived all five of her siblings. 

Born on February 18, 1920, on the island of Samos, Greece, her early life was full of rich...

Gary Paul Kingsland Sr.

Gary Paul Kingsland Sr.

Sep 5, 2025

Gary Paul Kingsland, Age 69, formerly of Pulaski NY, “fondly known as the King” and “Pop”, age 69, passed away suddenly at his second home in Biloxi, Mississippi.

Gary was born in Cold Spring, NY. He graduated from Pulaski High School in Pulaski, NY in 1974 where he was an outstanding athlete. Gary moved to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1979. He...

Michael C. "Mike" Aeschliman

Michael C. "Mike" Aeschliman

Sep 4, 2025

Michael C. “Mike” Aeschliman, age 71, of Gulfport, passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at USA Hospital in Mobile, AL.

Mike was born on December 22, 1953, in Raleigh, NC, to Barbara “Bobbie” Davis and Eugene Aeschliman. He was a longtime resident of the coast. He attended school in NC, which included some college, and later joined the U.S. Navy....

Lina Jane Hall

Lina Jane Hall

Sep 4, 2025

Lina “Jane” Hall, of Vancleave Mississippi, age 96, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2025.

A native of Virginia, Lina, was born to Ralph V. Knight and Beatrice Mears. She had been a beloved resident of Vancleave, MS since 1969, where she built a life centered on faith and family.

Jane was preceded in death by her husband Douglas Hall and daughter...

James Homer Lopez

James Homer Lopez

Sep 3, 2025

James Homer Lopez, age 63, of Rapid City, South Dakota, formerly of Homestead, Florida, passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2025.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Erma Maria Hooper; his father, James Home Coffey; his sister, Rita Lou Schaeffer; and his brother, Joseph Lopez.

James is survived by his daughter, Laura Lopez; his son, John Lopez; his five grandchildren;...

Eugene Edward Poole

Eugene Edward Poole

Sep 3, 2025

Eugene Edward Poole, 39 of Biloxi, MS passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2025.

He was born in New Orleans, LA on May 14, 1986. He was a lifelong resident of the Coast. He loved his music, dancing, fishing, and spending time with family and friends.

Eugene was preceded in death by his grandparents, Eugene and Effie McVay.

He is survived by his...

Donald Earl Baker

Donald Earl Baker

Sep 3, 2025

Donald Earl Baker, 85, of Biloxi, passed from this earthly realm on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at Ocean Springs Hospital.

Mr. Baker was born October 2, 1939, on Deer Island, Biloxi, MS, where he resided until 1969 when Hurricane Camille destroyed the family home. He was a lifelong resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast, was of the Catholic faith, a 1958...

Loretta Grace Kneip Johnson Ranck

Loretta Grace Kneip Johnson Ranck

Sep 2, 2025

Loretta Grace Kneip Johnson Ranck, age 79, of Biloxi, passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. She is survived by her husband Ed Ranck of Biloxi; her children Renee (Paul) Johnson of Diamondhead, MS and Brad Johnson of Mobile, AL; her grandchildren, Jessica and James Johnson of Diamondhead; her brother Lynwood Kneip and many nieces and nephews.

Loretta spent most of...

Bobbie Jean Formica

Bobbie Jean Formica

Sep 2, 2025

Bobbie Jean Formica nicknamed “Duck”, 75, of Gulfport, MS, passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at home with her family in Gulfport.

She was born on March 13, 1950, in Biloxi, MS to James Thomas Morgan and Mary (Peggy) Morgan. She graduated from Harrison Central High School and was first string on the basketball team. She loved sewing, cooking, basketball...

Billy Ray Reading

Billy Ray Reading

Sep 1, 2025

Billy Ray Reading, 67, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025, at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS.

Billy was born on August 26, 1958, to Opal Smith and Billy Joe Reading. He earned his GED and worked many jobs throughout his life, with his most recent employment being with ProLock. Billy also proudly...