Obituaries
Jean Marie Drew
Dec 13, 2025
Jean Marie Drew passed away peacefully, at home, on December 13, 2025, at the age of 79. She dedicated 35 years of her life of service to the federal government, retiring as a purchasing agent.
Jean was born on March 2, 1946, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was the youngest of three daughters born to Milton and Virginia Schultz, the precious baby...
Cleo Deane Taylor
Dec 13, 2025
Cleo Deane Taylor, a native of Vancleave, MS, and former resident of Seashore Highlands Assisted Living in Gulfport, died at Greenbriar Nursing Facility in D’Iberville, MS on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at the age of 105.
She was preceded in death by her parents George Anders Tootle and Lessie Olivia Tootle, her husband Maurice C. Taylor, her daughter Maureen Brown, her...
24th Annual Celebration of Lights Celebration of Lights
Dec 13, 2025
Please come and join us for our 24th Annual Celebration of Lights.
Crestlawn Memorial Park in Ocean Springs- Friday, December 12, 2025.
D’Iberville Memorial Park in D’Iberville- Saturday, December 13, 2025.
Memorial Service: 3:30 p.m.
Candlelight: 4:30 p.m.
Kent Emerson Lovelace, Jr.
Dec 12, 2025
Kent Emerson Lovelace, Jr., passed away December 12, 2025, in Gulfport, MS, at the age of 89. Kent was an honorable and steadfast husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend. He was always charming, witty, and above all, fiercely loyal.
Kent spent his childhood in Indianola, MS, with a large, extended family of grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. He especially loved hunting...
Teresa Carol Lenard
Dec 12, 2025
Teresa Carol Lenard, age 72, of Pass Christian passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025.
A memorial service will be held at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home in Ocean Springs. Date and times are to be announced.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Teresa Carol Lenard.
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Jolly Eugene "Buddy" Pickle
Dec 11, 2025
Jolly Eugene “Buddy” Pickle, 82, of Gulfport, Mississippi, passed away unexpectedly on December 11, 2025, surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was born on July 11, 1943, in Morton, Mississippi.
Buddy’s life was defined by his passions, his dedication to family, and his remarkable spirit. He loved antique hot rods and classic cars, and most weekends could be found...
David G. Desporte
Dec 10, 2025
David G. Desporte, age 64, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. Born on August 15, 1961, in Biloxi, Mississippi, David lived a life marked by dedication and love. For the past year, he made his home in Milton, Florida, choosing to be closer to the family he deeply cherished.
The avid hunter and fisherman, David found joy and peace...
Bobbie Jean Myers
Dec 10, 2025
Bobbie Jean Myers, age 75, of Vancleave, passed away peacefully in her home on December 10, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.
She was preceded in death by her mother Valley Sug Bang; her loving husband, James Myers; brother, Boo Boo Bang; and aunt, Patty Williams. She is survived by her daughters, Tonya Stringer (Jimmy) and Alisha Allgood (David); her baby,...
Larry Milan Novotny
Dec 10, 2025
Larry Milan Novotny, 87, of Biloxi, Mississippi, passed away peacefully after a long battle with dementia. He was born on January 2, 1938, in Cobb, Wisconsin, to Milan and Luella (Knutson) Novotny.
Larry proudly served in the United States Air Force, enlisting in 1956 and dedicated 20 years of his life to military service. While stationed in France, he met the...
June Burkett Curtis
Dec 10, 2025
June Burkett Curtis, age 82, of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, passed from this world on December 10, 2025, and stepped into a reunion long awaited. Born on June 1, 1943, June lived her life as a vibrant light, warm and welcoming, shining into the lives of everyone fortunate enough to know her.
June never met a stranger. People were drawn to her...
Isabelle S. Keating
Dec 10, 2025
Isabelle S. Keating, age 96, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025.
A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, January 9, 2026 at St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Gulfport at 11:00 a.m. Inurnment will follow in the church columbarium at the outdoor chapel. A Celebration of Life for family and friends to gather for food and fellowship...
Keith 'Lance" Brannan
Dec 9, 2025
Keith “Lance” Brannan departed for his greatest adventure to date on December 9, 2025. He entered this earth on February 5, 1970, in Mobile, AL, and he used the time in between to get an education, make a difference in the world, and impact a great many lives. Always the life of the party, he was forever eager for an...
Earl Russell April
Dec 9, 2025
Earl Russell April, known to everyone simply as “April,” passed away, December 9, 2025, peacefully at the age of 91 in Biloxi, Mississippi at the Veterans Hospital. He was born in New Orleans, LA. on October 18, 1934, to Bessie Mae April Hornsky and James William April.
Surviving relatives of Mr. April include his daughters, Linda Ann Feranda (Larry), Betty Jo...
Aline Joy Humphrey
Dec 9, 2025
Aline Joy (Manuel) Humphrey, 89, of Latimer, MS, passed away on December 9, 2025, in Ocean Springs.
Born the youngest of 10 children, Aline was devoted to family. She loved her siblings deeply and stayed connected with them throughout the years. As a young girl, Aline played basketball and spent many days on the water with friends from school. She fell...
Ruben Gustave Elder
Dec 8, 2025
Ruben Gustave Elder, affectionately known as Gus, 58, lost his courageous fight to cancer on December 8, 2025, in Gulfport, MS.
A loving husband, Gus is survived by his wife, Melissa Elder. He is also survived by his siblings, Kevin Elder (Ashley), Amy Elder, and Jason Elder (Shannon). Gus was a father of five children, Jessica Elder (Blake), Desirae Cole (James),...
Daphine Howell
Dec 7, 2025
Daphine Howell, 97, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025 at her home.
Mrs. Howell was born on January 22, 1928 in Georgetown, KY to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Marion Lynn. She volunteered at her church and the hospital for 10 years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Malcolm Marshal Howell; her daughter, Claudia Sue Barrow;...
Arthur Louis Sanow Jr.
Dec 7, 2025
Mr. Arthur Louis Sanow, Jr., age 86, of D’Iberville, MS, passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at his residence.
Mr. Sanow was a native of Chicago, Illinois and a coast resident since 1985. He was a veteran in the United States Air Force and attended St. Mark Episcopal Church in Gulfport. He was a Shriner and former member of the...
Edwina Harrison Bradley
Dec 6, 2025
Edwina Harrison Bradley, lovingly known as “Winnie,” went to her heavenly home on Saturday, December 6, 2025. She was 86 years old and resided in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, where she had lived since 2002 after relocating from Natchez to be closer to her family.
Born in Jackson, Mississippi, on July 15, 1939, Edwina was the daughter of Edgar Thomas Harrison and...
Sandra Theresa Spooner
Dec 5, 2025
Sandra Theresa Spooner, 68, of Saucier, MS passed away on Friday, December 5, 2025.
She was born in Lumberton, MS and was a lifelong resident of the Coast. She was a member of the Baptist faith. She loved fishing, sitting on the back porch watching the chickens and drinking coffee. Her favorite pastime was enjoying her children and grandchildren.
Sandra is preceded...
Mary Flynn Collins Crawford
Dec 5, 2025
Mary Flynn Collins Crawford passed away peacefully in her sleep Friday December 5, 2025 surrounded by family. Mary was born in Framingham, Massachusetts. Her parents were Nora Cuddy Flynn and Frank Flynn. She was the eldest of 6 children. Mary’s passions were her Catholic faith and the church choir, her family, and her career as a registered nurse.
Mary was a...
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