Obituaries
Shannon Studders Swinford
Jul 23, 2025
Shannon Lynn Studders Swinford, 51, of Biloxi, MS, passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in Gulfport, MS. She was born on May 20, 1974, in Camp Pendleton, CA, and grew up in Rhode Island.
Shannon graduated from Villanova University with a degree in biology and earned her MBA while conducting medical research at MUSC. She then switched careers, joining Bank...
Ann Freeman Mead
Jul 22, 2025
Ann Freeman Mead passed peacefully in her sleep in Ocean Springs, MS on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. She was a longtime resident of Ocean Springs, MS.
She was born in Meridian, MS to Thomas Jones Freeman and Louise Allen Freeman on December 28, 1934. She completed her undergraduate degree at Tulane and Armstrong college. She earned her nursing degree at the...
Maureen Sybil Carroll
Jul 21, 2025
Cherished Mother & “Granny”, Maureen Sybil Carroll, passed away on July 21, 2025 at the age of 73, surrounded by her dedicated family.
Chicago native and Alumni of Morgan Park High School, Maureen married her high school sweetheart soon after graduating and started a family of her own. She spent many years in Lockport, IL, raising her two daughters, Kerie Lynn...
Michael B. Lyons
Jul 21, 2025
Michael Branson Lyons, 71, of Biloxi, MS, passed away on Monday, July 21, 2025, in Ocean Springs.
Michael was born on May 14, 1954 in Iola, KS to William R. and Joy Branson Lyons. He graduated from Biloxi High School in 1972. Michael was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church and was active in the St. Vincent De...
Patrick A. McClure
Jul 20, 2025
Patrick A. McClure, 63, of Gautier, MS passed away on July 20, 2025.
He was born in Pascagoula, MS to John E. McClure and Patricia N. McClure. He graduated from Vancleave High School. He owned and operated his business, McClure’s Comfort Zone as a HVAC Technician. He served in the United States Marine Corps. He enjoyed the 1972 Cutlass 442, Cruisin...
Mary Lou Flayhan
Jul 20, 2025
Mary Lou Flayhan, 91, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2025 in Ocean Springs.
A Funeral Mass will be held at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church on Friday, August 1, 2025 at 12:00 pm. Friends may visit from 11:00 am until Mass time.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mary Lou Flayhan.
Flora Mae Harris
Jul 20, 2025
Flora Mae Harris, age 96, of Gulfport, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 20, 2025.
Flora was married to the love of her life, Bernie, for 45 years. Following his passing, Flora moved from Memphis, Tennessee to Gulfport Mississippi, where she enjoyed sharing life with her daughter, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Flora was her grandchildren’s greatest fan. She attended more...
Sandra Grace Yarbrough
Jul 20, 2025
Sandra Grace Yarbrough, 78, passed away Sunday, July 20, 2025. She was born September 1, 1946 in Biloxi, MS to Johnny and Clara Yarbrough.
A graveside service will be held at 9 am on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at D'Iberville Memorial Park.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Sandra Grace Yarbrough.
Doris Jean Clifton
Jul 18, 2025
Doris Jean Clifton, age 90, of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025 in Ocean Springs.
She was born in Emington, Illinois, to Dell Sr. and Pearl (Lighty) Raridon, Doris retired from the Pascagoula Library System.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Joel; and sons, Blaine and Brian Clifton.
Survivors include her children, Tracy (Pete) Hill...
Janelle J. Abbott
Jul 17, 2025
Janelle J. Abbott, age 86, of Pass Christian, passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025, in Gulfport.
Janelle was born on October 9, 1938, in Gulfport. Janelle started her career as a teacher at Bayou View Junior High where she taught for four years. From 1967 until her retirement in the early 2000's, she taught mathematics, was the department chairperson, the...
Brent Allen Richardson
Jul 17, 2025
Brent Allen Richardson, age 85, of Gulfport, passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025.
Brent was an avid reader with a thirst for knowledge in a wide variety of interests. He always had a story to tell and his humor to share, and loved having fun, socializing and being with his family, friends, and high school classmates, and was a member...
BettyLu Scheer-Dennis
Jul 16, 2025
BettyLu Scheer-Dennis was so much more than her remarkable accomplishments - though they were many. Born on April 10, 1923, in Aurora, Indiana, to Juanita and Roscoe Hilton, she grew up with a song in her heart and a sparkle in her eye.
Music was her first love - she studied for eight years at the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music and...
Riley Eugene Logan
Jul 16, 2025
Riley Eugene Logan, 78 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2025.
He was born on March 11, 1947, in Leachville, Arkansas to Marvin Earl Logan and Mirley Rodgers Logan. He graduated from Leachville High School in 1965. He served in the United States Navy. After his service in the Navy, he worked at Ingalls Shipbuilding for thirty-four...
Wilma J. Jackson
Jul 16, 2025
Wilma J. Jackson, 86, of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2025, in Ocean Springs.
Born on April 5, 1939, in Lexington, Mississippi, to William J. Friar and Vertilla H. Friar (Stokes), She graduated from Lanier High School and continued her education at Stillman University and the University of Northern Michigan.
She is survived by her husband, Charles F...
Dianne Claire Smith
Jul 14, 2025
Dianne Claire Smith, age 78, of Gulfport, passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025.
Dianne was born on December 12, 1946, in Biloxi. She attended the University of Southern Mississippi for two years. Dianne was employed with South Bell. She was also a wedding consultant and a kindergarten teacher. She enjoyed ballroom dancing, cake decorating, flower arranging, and crafts.
Dianne was preceded...
Hope Elizabeth Rogers
Jul 13, 2025
Hope Elizabeth Rogers, 62, of Saucier, MS passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025, in Gulfport
She was born on June 8, 1963, in Mobile, Alabama to Barbara Crane Ludvigsen and Donald Ludvigsen. She completed high school and General Motors Parts and Accessories Management Training, and she worked at multiple car dealerships across the MS Gulf Coast. Hope was an active...
Robert Dennis Rickles
Jul 13, 2025
Robert Dennis Rickles, age 79, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2025. Born on May 22, 1946, in Griffin, Georgia, Robert lived a life marked by service, strength, and deep devotion to family.
A proud graduate of Albany High School in Albany, GA, Robert went on to serve his country with distinction in the United States Coast Guard, retiring as a...
Deborah Anne Harloe
Jul 13, 2025
Deborah Anne Harloe, 75, a beloved resident of Vancleave, Mississippi, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, July 13, 2025.
Deborah was born on February 2, 1950, in Jackson, Mississippi, to Geraldine and James Hill. She attended Murray High School and graduated from Council High School in 1968. Following graduation, she pursued her education at Draughon’s Business College, where she...
Jason Derrick Eddings
Jul 12, 2025
Jake passed away on July 12, 2025, in Vancleave, Mississippi, due to an extended illness. He was 59 years old.
Jake was born on May 1, 1966, and raised in St. Petersburg, Florida. Jake’s legacy is his children’s love for him and for each other, and the quiet moments of connection, growth, and grace that each experienced in their relationships with...
Eric Thomas Davis
Jul 12, 2025
Eric Davis, age 34, of Biloxi, Mississippi, passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2025.
Eric was a lifelong resident of Biloxi and a proud and valued member of his community. As a dedicated Crew Leader, for the City of Biloxi’s Park and Recreation Department, Eric’s hard work, leadership, and kindness left a lasting impact on those around him.
Above all, Eric was...
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