Obituaries
Shirley Ann Huggins
Aug 15, 2026
Shirley Ann Huggins “Miss Ann”, age 85, of Gulfport, passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at home with her family.
Ann was born on October 4, 1940, in Paris, AK. She completed third grade prior to being pulled out of school to work on the farm and help raise her siblings. Ann taught herself to read, write, and do math....
Gregory Valois Crochet
Aug 13, 2026
Surrounded by family and the uplifting prayers of many, Gregory Valois Crochet passed gracefully into the hands of Our Lord on August 13, 2026. A long-time resident of Gulfport Mississippi, Greg is survived by his son, Jacques (Cris); father and mother, Alex and JoAnn Crochet; sisters, Andree Begneaud (Donald), Yvette Genova (Floyd), Michelle Barra (Marc); and dear cousin, Michael Foley...
Deborah R. Tootle
Aug 12, 2026
Mrs. Debbie Tootle, age 72, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on August 12, 2026, in Ocean Springs.
Debbie was born on October 9, 1953, in Biloxi, MS, to I’dest and Peggy LeBlanc. She graduated from St. Martin High School in 1972. She was employed for 30 years, alongside her husband, Doug Tootle, at Appliance Service in Ocean Springs. After the...
Richard Evans Shirk
Aug 12, 2026
Richard Evans Shirk, 85, of Long Beach, MS passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
Visitation will be Wednesday, August 19, 2026 from 9:30 am until 10:30 am at Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home on 15th Street in Gulfport. A graveside service, with military honors by the United States Air Force, will follow at 11:00 am at the Biloxi National Cemetery.
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Mrs. Dale Frances Heidgerken
Aug 12, 2026
Mrs. Dale Frances Heidgerken, age 86, of Vancleave, MS, passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. She was born on October 27, 1939, in Biloxi, MS, to the late Albert D’Orville, Sr. and Helen Wallis D’Orville.
Dale attended school in Biloxi and graduated from Perkinston Junior College with an associate degree in accounting. For many years, she volunteered at Sacred Heart...
Amonda Jean Cheatham
Aug 11, 2026
With heavy hearts and deep love, we remember Amonda Jean Cheatham, a remarkable woman whose life was shaped by service, resilience, love, and the many experiences that made her uniquely herself.
A.J. proudly served her country as a member of the United States Air Force, a chapter of her life that reflected her strength, dedication, and willingness to serve something greater...
Dong Thi Nguyen
Aug 11, 2026
Mrs. Dong Thi Nguyen, age 66, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
Mrs. Nguyen was born on April 29, 1960 in Vietnam to Luong Van Nguyen and Nhan Thi Nguyen. She was the loving wife to Mr. Che Van Tran and she worked in the seafood industry.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, Thursday, August...
Marianne Landry
Aug 11, 2026
Marianne Landry, 90 of Vancleave, MS passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
She was born on March 26, 1936 in Berlin, Germany.
Services will be held at a later date.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Homes is honored to serve the family of Marianne Landry.
Orey Lee Krohn
Aug 10, 2026
Orey Lee Krohn, 86, of D’Iberville, MS, passed away at his home on Monday, August 10, 2026.
Orey Lee was born on December 17, 1939, in D’Iberville, MS, to Orey Oliver and Irene Krohn. He graduated from D’Iberville High School in 1959. Orey Lee worked as an automotive mechanic for 46 years, spending the majority of his career at Dees Chevrolet...
Lawles "Lolly" Cruthirds Cauthen
Aug 10, 2026
Lawles “Lolly” Cruthirds Cauthen, age 96, of Latimer, MS, passed away on Monday, August 10, 2026.
Lolly was born on October 24, 1929, in Jackson County to Claude and Betty Cruthirds. She attended St. Martin High School and retired from Ferson Optics.
In her spare time, Lolly enjoyed spending time with her family and grandchildren. She loved watching sports, especially women’s basketball....
David Robert Tarpley
Aug 10, 2026
David “Dave” Robert Tarpley, 72 of Vancleave, MS passed away on Monday, August 10, 2026 at his residence.
He was born on March 3, 1954 in Bells, Texas to Robert Noel Tarpley and Josie Tarpley. He graduated from Bells High School and Grayson County College in Denison, TX. He attended numerous schools while serving in the United States Navy.
After leaving the...
Michael Jason Hall
Aug 10, 2026
Michael Jason Hall, age 42, of Gulfport, passed away on Monday, August 10, 2026.
Mr. Hall was born in Gulfport, where he was a longtime resident.
He was preceded in death by his father, Michael Joseph Hall.
Survivors include his mother, Teresa Nettles Hall.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, August 21, 2026, at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, 1726 15th...
Charlene Quave
Aug 9, 2026
Charlene Louise Quave, age 78, of D’Iberville, MS, passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2026.
Charlene was born on July 22, 1948, in Bryan, TX, to Charlie Tullis and Mildred Lynd. She worked at Mary’s Drive-In and Baricev’s.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her children, Tammy Stockstill and Richard Quave, Jr.; and her siblings, June, Charles, Thomas, Fredrick, and...
Margie L. Fleming
Aug 7, 2026
Margie L. Fleming of Mobile, AL (previously Ocean Springs, MS) passed away at age 100 on Friday, August 7, 2026 at Lynwood Nursing Home in Mobile, AL.
She was born on November 21, 1925, in Ardmore, Oklahoma, to Carl and Gladys Hamilton. She worked at and retired from the Gulf Coast Research Lab in Biloxi, MS. She was a member of...
Jimmy Turk
Aug 7, 2026
Jimmy Turk, 58, of Vancleave, Mississippi, passed away on August 7, 2026. Born on December 23, 1967, in Pascagoula, Mississippi, Jimmy lived a life full of passion, dedication, and love for his family and his craft.
Jimmy spent an impressive 39 years in the automotive business, where he was widely recognized as a GM World Class Auto Tech. His love for...
Kim Denise Baldwin
Aug 7, 2026
Kim Baldwin, age 66, a lifelong resident of Biloxi, Mississippi, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, August 7, 2026, surrounded by the family she loved so dearly.
Kim is survived by her childhood sweetheart and husband of 46 years, Marc; her daughters, Amanda Baldwin Eike and Lacy Baldwin Cunningham and husband, Spencer; her beloved grandchildren, Braxton,...
Hilda Finley Walton
Aug 7, 2026
On August 7, 2026, Hilda Finley Walton, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, peacefully passed away at her home at the age of 83.
Born January 27, 1943, Hilda was a native of Mobile, Alabama. She gave her life to Christ at an early age. She loved the Lord and her family and will always be remembered for...
Richard Allen Blanton
Aug 6, 2026
Richard Allen Blanton, 92, of Gulfport died Thursday, August 6, 2026. He was born in Flatwoods, KY and had been a resident of the Armed Forces Retirement Home for about 15 years.
Mr. Blanton retired from the United States Air Force as a TSgt in 1974 after over 20 years of service.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline Blanton....
Robert Benjamin Immel
Aug 6, 2026
Robert Benjamin Immel, affectionately known as “Rob,” passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at the age of 51.
Born on February 13, 1975, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Rob was the beloved son of Suzanne L. Harman and L. James Immel. He was a devoted brother to Rebecca L. Immel, James W. Immel, and Douglas M. Immel. Rob spent his childhood in...
Harry Hillensbeck, Jr.
Aug 5, 2026
Harry "Jack" Hillensbeck, Jr., 75, of Biloxi, Mississippi, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at Memorial Driftwood Nursing Center.
Jack was born on June 3, 1951, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Harry Jack Hillensbeck, Sr. and Lucille Burleson. He was later lovingly raised by his mother and stepfather, Charles Burleson. He graduated from Shannon High School and proudly served his...
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