Obituaries
Linda Delores Russell
Dec 17, 2025
Linda Delores Russell, age 83, of D'Iberville, MS passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025.
A graveside service will be held at Biloxi National Cemetery at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 19, 2025.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Linda Delores Russell.
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JoAnn Wallace
Dec 16, 2025
JoAnn Wallace, age 81, of Biloxi, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025.
JoAnn was born on May 8, 1944, in South Bend, IN to Edward Turnock and Carmel Wickey Turnock. She was retired and loved to dance. She also loved the New Orleans Saints.
JoAnn was preceded in death by her husband, Charles W. Wallace; sister, Patricia Austin; and brothers, Butch...
Gloria Breeding
Dec 15, 2025
Gloria Gean Breeding, age 80, of Ocean Springs, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Monday, December 15, 2025.
She was born on October 17, 1945 in Sun, Louisiana to Jesse and Cora Ellis. Gloria lived a life full of cooking, listening to music and dedicating herself to family. She cherished time spent with loved ones and pets. She...
Toni Estelle Boney
Dec 14, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Toni Estelle Boney, who entered eternal rest in the early morning hours of December 14, 2025, at the age of 73.
Toni was born on June 12, 1952, in Biloxi, Mississippi, to Judge Anthony and Dorothy Anglado. She was raised in Biloxi and attended Biloxi High School, where her journey...
Hobson Wasmer
Dec 14, 2025
Hobson Raymond Wasmer Jr., age 93, of Biloxi, Mississippi, passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at his home.
He was born on November 29, 1933, in Biloxi, Mississippi. Hobson dedicated many years of his life to working in Civil Service.
Hobson is survived by his beloved wife, Divina Wasmer; his daughters, Colette Schumacher, Angela Choate and Lynn Tomassone; son, Richard Wasmer;...
Grady Leroy Mayo
Dec 13, 2025
Grady Leroy Mayo, 72 of Gautier, MS passed away on December 13, 2025.
He was born on January 3, 1953 in Pascagoula, MS to Willie Mayo and Ada Oleta Mayo. He graduated from Pascagoula High School and went to college for Firefighter, EMT, and Paramedic Classes. He received firefighter, paramedic, and deputy awards. He was a member of the Firefighter’s Union....
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.
Nancy Elizabeth Bladsacker
Dec 12, 2025
Nancy Elizabeth Bladsacker, 67, of McHenry, MS passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025, after a lengthy illness.
Nancy was a graduate of Leaksville High School, class of 1976, where she played basketball and was a member of the marching band. She began her nursing career early in life obtaining a practical nursing diploma from MS Gulf Coast Community College (1978),...
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, grandfather, 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...
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...
Lenwood Lawrence Stowe
Dec 9, 2025
On December 9, 2025 at the age of 88, Lenwood (Larry) Lawrence Stowe, passed away at Singing River Hospital in Ocean Springs, MS.
Born on August 19, 1937, in Lansing, Michigan, Larry lived a full and vibrant life marked by resilience, generosity, and an unyielding spirit of adventure. During the Vietnam War era, he was drafted into the United States Army,...
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...
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