Obituaries

Hubert Ronald Cooper

Hubert Ronald Cooper

Dec 2, 2025

Hubert Ronald Cooper (Ron), 82, of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, passed away on December 2, 2025, in Gulfport, Mississippi. He was born on December 26, 1942, in Freeport, New York. On June 12, 1965, he married the love of his life, Jean Alice Kressel (Jeanne), in San Diego, California.

Mr. Cooper proudly served in the United States Air Force, attaining the rank...

Melanie Francesca Rush

Melanie Francesca Rush

Dec 1, 2025

Melanie Francesca (Edgar) Rush, 48, of Pass Christian, MS passed away on Monday, December 1, 2025.

Visitation will be Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 9:00 until 10:00 a.m.  followed by a funeral service at 10:00 a.m. at the O'Neal Road location of Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Home, 15452 O'Neal Road, Gulfport, MS 39503.  Interment will be in Finley Cemetery.

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Linda Raney

Linda Raney

Nov 30, 2025

Linda Raney, 81, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025 in Biloxi.

Mrs. Raney was born in Manila, Philippines on April 21, 1944.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Raney; her parents, Manuel Viray and Rosario Santos; and her sisters, Lilia Culbertson and Lydia Forlot.

Mrs. Raney’s survivors include her children, Adam Raney, Alex Raney and Amanda...

Patricia B. White

Patricia B. White

Nov 30, 2025

Patricia B. White, age 100, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at her home in Gulfport.

Patricia was born on October 14, 1925, in Booneville, MS to the late Dr. and Mrs. John T. Barrett.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Knox White; daughter, Gloria White; her parents; sisters, Gloria Reese and Joan Roosa; and brother, John T. Barrett.

Patricia...

Max Richard Bell

Max Richard Bell

Nov 30, 2025

Max Richard Bell, 87, of Vancleave, MS went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 30th, 2025. Born in Ellisville, MS in 1938, Max was a devoted husband and loving father. His journey on this earth was one marked by love, compassion, and unwavering faith in God.

Max is survived by his wife, Nora Mae Bell, four children,...

Patricia Barrett White

Patricia Barrett White

Nov 30, 2025

Patricia Barrett White, age 100, of Gulfport, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at St. James Catholic Church where friends may visit one-hour prior to Mass. A private family interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport is honored to...

Mack Robley Broussard, Jr.

Mack Robley Broussard, Jr.

Nov 30, 2025

Mack Robley Broussard, Jr., 49, of Biloxi, MS, born March 9, 1976, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025, in Tennessee.

Mack grew up spending his childhood on the fields and courts, playing football, baseball, and basketball. As a young ballplayer, he often asked his dad if he would ever be as good as his favorite second baseman, Marshall Eleuterius. He...

Zelma Jackson Gollott

Zelma Jackson Gollott

Nov 30, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved wife and mother. Zelma Jackson Gollott, age 87, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025 at her home in Biloxi surrounded by her family.

Born in Ocean Springs, MS on September 1, 1938, to Katie Quave Jackson and Irvin William Jackson, Jr., Zelma lived a...

Faith Marie Hosford

Faith Marie Hosford

Nov 29, 2025

Faith Marie Hosford, 61, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at her home in Gulfport.

She was born on October 23, 1964, in Staunton, IL to Martha Rae Webb. She graduated from Litchfield High School and was an avid pool player and recently won her first jacket before her death. Faith was retired from Memorial Hospital. Her...

Hazel Webb

Hazel Webb

Nov 29, 2025

Our beloved, Hazel Webb, passed away on Saturday, November 29, after a short illness, surrounded by family and friends. We have lost an extraordinary, worldly, and regal woman who was dearly loved by all who knew her.

Hazel was born in London, England, and soon after her birth was sent to an orphanage in the countryside due to the London Blitz...

Henry Kenneth "Lil Kenny" Lundy, Jr.

Henry Kenneth "Lil Kenny" Lundy, Jr.

Nov 28, 2025

It is with profound heartbreak that we announce the passing of Henry Kenneth “Lil Kenny” Lundy, age 29, who left this world on Friday, November 28, 2025. Though his life ended far too soon, Little Kenny leaves behind memories full of warmth, laughter, love, and lots of fishing stories.

Born on December 27, 1995, the baby of 7 children, Little Kenny...

Timothy Len Smith

Timothy Len Smith

Nov 27, 2025

Timothy Len “Timmy” Smith, born August 27, 1976 was called home on November 27, 2025 to be with his Lord and Savior, age 49, a cherished long-term resident of Biloxi, Mississippi, passed away surrounded by the love of his family. Born and raised on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, Tim made his home in the Woolmarket community, where he built a...

Mary Ellen Lipely

Mary Ellen Lipely

Nov 27, 2025

Mary Ellen Lipely, age 91, born on December 5, 1933, passed away peacefully on Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 2025. She was a long time resident of Alliance, OH before moving to Biloxi, MS 10 years ago.

Mary Ellen was a former deacon at First Presbyterian Church in Alliance and attended Westminster Presbyterian Church of Gulfport, MS. She loved being a wife...

Matthew Thomas McElhaney (Matt)

Matthew Thomas McElhaney (Matt)

Nov 27, 2025

Matthew Thomas McElhaney (Matt), age 43, passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2025.

Matt was a longtime resident of Pascagoula, Mississippi, and was currently residing in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. He was a 2001 graduate of Pascagoula High School. He attended Meridian Community College, where he played tennis on full scholarship and was coached by his long-term mentor, Wanda McPhail, who had...

Rita Jean McKinney

Rita Jean McKinney

Nov 25, 2025

Rita Jean Royer McKinney, 69, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at Singing River Hospital Gulfport.

She was born on July 5, 1956, to Darwin H. Royer and Gertrude Thralls Royer. She worked at Sarah Scott Middle School for many years and was an amazing caregiver. She loved her grandkids and all Elvis memorabilia.

Rita was preceded in...

Ronald "Ron" Raymond Rivard Sr.

Ronald "Ron" Raymond Rivard Sr.

Nov 25, 2025

Ronald “Ron” Rivard Sr., age 79, of Ocean Springs passed away at home on Tuesday, November 25, 2025.

Born on January 15, 1946, in Framingham, Massachusetts to Arthur and Bertha Rivard. Ron attended high school in Fort Meyers graduating in 1966. After high school Ron joined the United States Air Force and served his country in Vietnam. Ron was an Electrical...

William Lamont Smith

William Lamont Smith

Nov 25, 2025

William Lamont Smith was born sleeping on November 25th, 2025, at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport, MS. Born to parents Shamia Smith and Isaiah Presley.

William was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Norman Lamont Smith.

He is survived by his loving parents, Shamia Smith and Isaiah Presley; siblings, Kamar Smith, Kailani Smith, and Jaxson Smith; grandparents, Barbara Nix, Taffedy (Scott) England,...

David Michael Jahn

David Michael Jahn

Nov 24, 2025

David Michael Jahn, age 30, of Gulfport, passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025.

David was born on October 23, 1995, in Grayslake, IL. He was an Eagle Scout and graduated from Iowa State University in December 2018 with a Bachelor of Science

in Civil Engineering and a minor in General Business. David joined the United States Navy and received his commission...

Dale Mathias Mrozinski

Dale Mathias Mrozinski

Nov 24, 2025

Dale Mathias Mrozinski, 67, passed away in Gulfport, MS on November 24, 2025.

Born on March 16, 1958, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Emil Mrozinski and Joan Endal. Dale lived several years in Paducah, Kentucky before moving to the Gulf Coast in 2021.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Emil Mrozinski and Joan Endal.

Dale is survived by his wife, Laura Jean...

Joyce Evelyn French Clark

Joyce Evelyn French Clark

Nov 24, 2025

Joyce Evelyn French Clark, 97, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025 in Ocean Springs. Joyce was born in Gulfport, MS on August 20, 1928 to Ruth and Everett French.

Our mother was many things to many people, Friend, Wife, Mother, Grandmother; she was loved. I found taped in her address book poems from different newspapers over...