Obituaries
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...
John Anthony Morano
Sep 16, 2025
John Anthony Morano, 68, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2025.
A visitation will be held from 5:00pm to 7:00pm on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Ocean Springs, MS. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00am on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, Ocean Springs. Burial will follow...
Michael Wayne Gramelspacher
Sep 15, 2025
Michael Wayne Gramelspacher of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, passed away on Monday, September 15, 2025, at age 73.
Michael was born on October 8, 1951, in Tell City, Indiana, to parents Peter and Helen Gramelspacher. He was a graduate of Tell City High School and the University of Evansville. He dedicated his career to retail management; most notably managing F. W. Woolworth...
Muoi Thi Nguyen
Sep 15, 2025
Mrs. Muoi Thi Nguyen, age 93, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Monday, September 21, 2025.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 20, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and on Sunday, September 21, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. all at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Howard Avenue in Biloxi. Funeral service will begin at 1:00 p.m. Interment will...
Natalie Nolan Howard
Sep 14, 2025
Natalie Nolan Howard, age 91, of Ocean Springs, passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2025.
Mrs. Howard was born in Epps, LA and had been a coast resident for about 50 years. She was a retired nurse. Mrs. Howard was a member of St. Peter’s By-The-Sea Episcopal Church, the Cleophan Club, and Gulfport Yacht Club. She was also a member of...
Cynthia Jo Schafhirt
Sep 12, 2025
Cynthia Jo Schafhirt, 63, of Gulfport, MS, passed away on September 12, 2025, in Gulfport.
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There are no services scheduled at this time.
Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Home, O'Neal Road, Gulfport, is honored to serve the family of Cynthia Jo Schafhirt.
Cheryl Fountain Johnson
Sep 12, 2025
Cheryl Louise Johnson ran into the arms of her Lord on the morning of September 12, 2025.
She was born on June 6, 1955, to Henry and Shirley Fountain. From the beginning, she was surrounded by family - a big, lively family who shaped her heart and spirit. She was the second of seven children and grew up in a home...
Jacquelyn "Jackie" Drake
Sep 11, 2025
Jacquelyn "Jackie" Ann Spielman Drake, age 91, died on September 11, 2025, at Brookdale Senior Living in Biloxi MS.
She was born November 15, 1933, in Freeport IL to Clarence Spielman and Ethyl Moser. Jackie attended Freeport High School and then the University of IL, graduating with a degree in Pre Med. After a few short-term jobs in Chicago, she became...
Don E. Rainey, Jr.
Sep 11, 2025
Don E. Rainey, Jr., 83, of Perkinston, MS passed away Thursday, September 11, 2025.
He was born in Biloxi, MS to Don Rainey, Sr. and Mary Drieling Rainey Flickner. Don enlisted and served in the US Army. After leaving the Army, he worked as a butcher with Winn Dixie, A&P, and Delchamps. Later in life, he was self-employed in construction until...
Guy Arthur Garriga
Sep 10, 2025
Guy Arthur Garriga, 75, of Biloxi, Mississippi, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family on Wednesday, September 10, 2025.
He was born in Fayette, Alabama, and raised in Caledonia, Mississippi.
Guy began his service to his country and community at a young age. After graduation, he proudly served in the Army National Guard. He later worked as a firefighter for...
Alan Francis Boney
Sep 8, 2025
Alan Boney of D’Iberville, MS, a devoted husband, loving father, and cherished grandfather, passed away surrounded by his loving family on September 8, 2025, at the age of 75.
Born on October 14, 1949, in Biloxi, MS, to the late Vernon and Minnie Boney was a true outdoorsman at heart. Alan developed a deep love for the outdoors, and most of...
Eric Arnold Lightner
Sep 8, 2025
Eric Arnold Lightner, age 81, 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.
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
Sep 8, 2025
Patricia Geraldine Raley, lovingly known as “Pat” and “Me-Maw,” age 74, of Vancleave, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 8, 2025, at University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson.
Pat was born on December 7, 1950, in Texas to Fred and Johnnie Johnson. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. On her journey through life, she...
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
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
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...
Raymond Martin Kibbey
Sep 6, 2025
Raymond Martin Kibbey, 81, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2025, in Biloxi.
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There will be a graveside service on Friday, October 24, 2025, at Biloxi National Cemetery at 12:30 p.m.
Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Home, O'Neal Road, Gulfport, is honored to serve the family of Raymond Martin Kibbey.
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
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,...
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