Obituaries

Linda Jean Ishee

Linda Jean Ishee

Oct 18, 2026

Linda Jean Ishee, 54, of Pass Christian, MS passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2026, in Pass Christian.

She was born in Gulfport on June 21, 1972, to Diane Green and Floyd Ishee, Sr.

Linda was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her siblings; Floyd Ishee, Jr., Tonya Brooks, Angie Chasteen and Mauri Clements.

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Orion Michael Meyer

Orion Michael Meyer

Oct 17, 2026

Orion Michael Meyer, 33, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away Saturday, October 17, 2026. He was born September 8, 1993 in New Orleans, LA.

Orion lived for the outdoors. Nothing brought him more joy than camping, boat trips, cooking, and spending time on the water fishing alongside his closest friends, his kids, and his parents. 

Known for his uniquely outgoing personality, Orion...

Kevin Joseph Ladd

Kevin Joseph Ladd

Oct 17, 2026

Kevin Joseph Ladd, of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, passed away on October 17, 2026. He was born on April 18, 1965, in Charleston, South Carolina, to George and Dora Ladd.

Kevin's early years took him many places, and in 1977 his family settled in Ocean Springs, the town he would always call home. He graduated from Ocean Springs High School in 1983...

Bruce C. Dunagan

Bruce C. Dunagan

Oct 17, 2026

Bruce C. Dunagan, 79, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2026 in Biloxi.

Bruce was born on March 18, 1947 in Amsterdam, NY to Martin and Ishbel Dunagan. On October 21, 1972, Bruce married Linda Buchanan. They were blessed with two children, Sean Dunagan and Diane Dunagan and one grandson, Kai Dunagan.

Bruce served in the U.S. Army from...

George W. Lawrence

George W. Lawrence

Oct 16, 2026

On October 16, 2026, after fulfilling God’s purpose for his life on earth, the angels were sent to bring George W. Lawrence home to his eternal rest. He was 85.

George was born in Biloxi, where he remained a lifelong resident. He was of the Catholic faith and a longtime member of St. Michael Catholic Church. George devoted numerous years to...

Nicholas "Nick" Cooley Archuleta

Nicholas "Nick" Cooley Archuleta

Oct 15, 2026

Nicholas “Nick” Cooley Archuleta, age 22, of Biloxi, Mississippi, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2026. He was born on January 14, 2004, in Thornton, Colorado.

Nick was smart, kind, funny, sarcastic, and mischievous, with a personality that made him loved by everyone who knew him. A self-proclaimed supernerd, he had a natural talent for figuring out how things worked. He...

Una Cruso Broussard

Una Cruso Broussard

Oct 15, 2026

Una Sophie Cruso Broussard, a beloved matriarch of the Point Cadet community in Biloxi, Mississippi, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at the age of 98.

Born on Seymour Lane in Biloxi, Una spent her life rooted in the community she loved. She grew up in a seafood-family business (Cruso Canning Co.) where she also worked. She attended Sacred Heart...

Maurice Carlton Scardino

Maurice Carlton Scardino

Oct 14, 2026

Maurice “Sonny” Carlton Scardino, 95, of Gulfport, MS passed away peacefully on October 14, 2026, following a brief illness.

Sonny never met a stranger, rarely missed an opportunity for a good joke, and believed there was always another adventure waiting around the corner. With a smile on his face and a joke to tell, he lived his 95 years with humor,...

Shirley June Blalock

Shirley June Blalock

Oct 14, 2026

Shirley June Blalock, 90 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at the Lighthouse Assisted Living and Memory Care.

She was born on June 26, 1936 in Ocean Springs, MS to Clarence and Vennie Bosarge. She graduated from Vancleave High School in 1954. She was inducted into the 2021 Vancleave Athletic Hall of Fame. She was employed...

Patricia Ann Pullan

Patricia Ann Pullan

Oct 12, 2026

Patricia Ann Pullan, 88, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 12, 2026.

She was born on February 16, 1938, in Brooklyn, NY, to Walter and Marion Pullan. She graduated from Baldwin High School in 1955.

A devoted mother and proud matriarch, Patricia’s greatest joy was her family. Her selfless sacrifices and steadfast dedication kept our family together. She...

Thomas Barry Reese

Thomas Barry Reese

Oct 12, 2026

Thomas Barry Reese, age 67, of Gulfport, passed away on Monday, October 12, 2026.

Mr. Reese was born in Gulfport, where he was a resident most of his life. He was a retired security officer and was a member of the Baptist faith.

Mr. Reese was preceded in death by his mother, Alice Phillips Reese.

Survivors include his son, Robert Weis and four...

Bettye Louise Keeton

Bettye Louise Keeton

Oct 11, 2026

Bettye Louise Keeton, 86, of Saucier, MS passed away Sunday, October 11, 2026, in Saucier.

She was born on April 17, 1940, in Peoria, IL. She graduated from Woodruff High School in Peoria, IL and Illinois Central College to receive her LPN in nursing. She was employed at St. Francis Hospital for one year and Apostolic Christian Life Points for 24...

Bobby Joe Herron

Bobby Joe Herron

Oct 11, 2026

Bobby Joe Herron, age 81, of Biloxi, Mississippi, passed away surrounded by those he loved on Sunday, October 11, 2026.

Born on December 6, 1944, in Sardis, Mississippi, Bobby was the son of Louis and Octa Herron. He attended high school and went on to become the owner of Herron Electric Company. Bobby proudly served his country in the Army after...

Ennis Seymour

Ennis Seymour

Oct 11, 2026

Ennis Seymour passed away on October 11, 2026, at the Biloxi VA Community Living Center. Born on November 6, 1948, he was the youngest of three children and the only son of Ferrell Louis and Janie Dean Seymour.

Ennis proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and later worked as a joiner at Ingalls Shipbuilding. His commitment...

Raloma "Jeaneane" Cowan

Raloma "Jeaneane" Cowan

Oct 10, 2026

Raloma “Jeaneane” Cowan, age 85, of Biloxi, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2026, in Gulfport.

Jeaneane was born on June 9, 1941, in Biloxi to Ray Alonzo Manuel and Henrietta Penton Fayard. She was retired from Dillards. Our beautiful mother loved the beach, shopping, watching birds and watching all movies, especially murder mysteries and Columbo.

Jeaneane was preceded in death by...

Raloma Jeaneane Cowan

Raloma Jeaneane Cowan

Oct 10, 2026

Raloma "Jeaneane" Cowan, age 85, of Biloxi, Mississippi passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2026.

Funeral service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 31, 2026 at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Howard Avenue in Biloxi. Friends may visit one hour prior. Interment will follow at Biloxi City Cemetery.

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Raloma "Jeaneane" Cowan.

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Suzanne Marie Poche

Suzanne Marie Poche

Oct 10, 2026

Suzanne Marie Poche, 73 of Gautier, MS passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2026.

No services will be held. 

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Suzanne Marie Poche. 

Nicole Elizabeth Gledhill

Nicole Elizabeth Gledhill

Oct 10, 2026

Nicole Elizabeth Gledhill, 71 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2026.

No services will be held.

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Homes is honored to serve the family of Nicole Elizabeth Gledhill.

Thomas Foster Lytle

Thomas Foster Lytle

Oct 9, 2026

Dr. Thomas Foster Lytle, age 82, passed away peacefully with his sunshine holding his hand on October 9, 2026. Born on April 15, 1944, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, Tom was a man of remarkable intellect, sharp wit, and deep convictions. For 56 years, he was a proud and dedicated resident of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, where he left an unforgettable mark on...

Alexander "Coach Lou" Pitalo

Alexander "Coach Lou" Pitalo

Oct 9, 2026

Alexander "Coach Lou" Mike Pitalo passed away peacefully to be with his loving Lord and Savior on Friday, October 9, 2026 leaving behind a remarkable legacy of faith, service, leadership, and devotion to family.

Born in Biloxi, Mississippi, on May 6, 1925, Coach Lou was a proud combat veteran of World War II. Entering the service at just 17 years old,...