Obituaries
Kenneth Paul Gilliard
May 30, 2026
Kenneth Paul Gilliard was born on September 2, 1935, in North Braddock, Pennsylvania. He passed away on May 30, 2026, in Biloxi, Mississippi. Kenneth lived a life of service and dedication, marked by his commitment to his country and his community.
Kenneth served honorably in the United States Air Force for six years, achieving the rank of Staff Sergeant. Following his...
David Leon Merit
May 29, 2026
David L. Merit, age 73, passed away peacefully at his home in Biloxi on May 29, 2026 following a protracted battle with metastatic prostate cancer.
Born on July 12, 1952, in Miami, OK to Mr. and Mrs. Donald L. Merit, David lived a life defined by service, dedication, and love for his family. He proudly served his country for 21 years...
Lisa Kathleen Bass
May 28, 2026
Lisa Kathleen Bass, age 66, of Gulfport, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at her home.
Lisa was born on August 25, 1959, in Franklin, TN. She graduated from Franklin High School and attended Tennessee Tech. Lisa had a lifelong career in the hospitality industry in Nashville, TN and Knoxville, TN. She was an avid University of TN sports fan,...
Paul Andrew Drummond
May 28, 2026
Paul Andrew Drummond, age 61, of Biloxi, Mississippi, passed away on May 28, 2026, in Biloxi.
Paul was born on October 19, 1964, in Ipswich, England, to Paul Louis Drummond and Loretta Anne Linney Drummond. Though born overseas, the Mississippi Gulf Coast became the place that shaped his life, his passions, and the countless memories he created with family and friends.
Paul...
Ricky Arlon Broadus-Morgan
May 27, 2026
Ricky Arlon Broadus-Morgan, 67, of Gulfport, Mississippi, passed away quietly at his home on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
Born April 15, 1959, in Gulfport, Mississippi, Ricky spent much of his childhood in North Georgia, where he was raised alongside his brother Harold and “bonus parents,” Irene and Ralph Morgan. After proudly serving in the United States Army, he returned home to...
Ontario Devontae Randle
May 26, 2026
Ontario Devontae Randle, age 24, of Moss Point, MS, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
Services are pending at this time. Please check back for complete service times and full obituary.
Bradford-O'Keefe is honored to serve the family of Ontario Devontae Randle.
Thomas Robert "Coach" Hanes
May 26, 2026
Thomas Robert “Coach” Hanes, 45, passed away on May 26, 2026. Born on January 31, 1981, Tommy was many things to many people - a coach, teacher, runner, sports fanatic, professional dad-joke teller, and one of the kindest, most encouraging people you could ever meet.
A proud graduate and lifelong fan of Mississippi State University, Tommy could usually be found cheering...
Louise Dewitt Cates
May 26, 2026
Louise W. Cates, 81 of Vancleave, MS passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
She was born on April 20, 1945 in Hattiesburg, MS to Shirley Dewitt and Menford Dewitt. She was employed as a transport aide for surgery at the hospital. She enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Louise was preceded in death by her parents, Menford and Shirley Dewitt; spouse, Cliftion Cates,...
Margaret "Peggy" Closson
May 25, 2026
Margaret Dietrick “Peggy” Closson, 72, of Ocean Springs passed away on Monday, May 25, 2026, in Gulfport.
Peggy was born December 16, 1953, in Jackson, MS, the only daughter and fourth child of Edward George Dietrick and Margaret Green Dietrick. As a sophomore at Picayune High School, Peggy decided she wanted to become a CPA, practice public accounting and become a...
Maybelle Cowles Dukes
May 25, 2026
Maybelle Arlene Cowles Dukes was born January 7, 1928, in Manchester Connecticut, and was the daughter of Mabel Tedford Cowles and Colonel Walter George Cowles. Maybelle was the widow of the late William Francis Dukes, to whom she was married 58 years.
Maybelle’s interesting life led her to many places and many friends. She attended schools in Manchester, Connecticut, Palatka, Florida,...
Mark Edgar Hinton, Sr.
May 24, 2026
Mark Edgar Hinton, age 67, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport, Mississippi.
He was preceded in death by his sons, Kevin Hinton and Joshua “Josh” Hinton; his brother, William Jeffrey “Jeff” Hinton; his foster brother, Ira “Clinton” May; his mother, Esther Wilson; and his father, William “Bill” Hinton.
Mark is survived by his sons, Devin “Bubba”...
Nga Nguyen
May 23, 2026
Ms. Nga Nguyen, age 64, of Crestview, FL, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2026.
Ms. Nguyen was born on March 10, 1969 in Vietnam to Thuong Nguyen and Mary Nu Tran.
Visitation will be held at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home on Friday, June 5, 2026 from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at Blessed Seelos Catholic Church on...
Peter "Pete" Virden, III
May 23, 2026
Peter (Pete) Virden III, 31, passed away in his hometown of Biloxi, MS on Saturday, May 23, 2026. Pete was a son, a brother, a nephew, a grandson, and a friend to all he met.
Pete was born in New Orleans, LA, with the city’s love of music already embedded in his soul. He carried this passion and appreciation throughout his...
Linda Robison
May 23, 2026
Linda Robison, age 64, of Long Beach, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2026.
A private service will be held.
Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport, is honored to serve the family of Linda Robison.
Melba "Dotsy" Sipriano
May 23, 2026
Melba “Dotsy” Wells Sipriano passed away peacefully Saturday, May 23, 2026. She was born in Gladewater, TX on December 3, 1945 to Hiram Benjamin Wells and Eunice Frances Cox.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Hiram Benjamin Wells and Eunice Frances Cox; and brother Benjamin Donald Wells and husband Isaac Sipriano Jr.
She is survived by her two sons, Isaac...
Catherine "Kay" Brochard
May 23, 2026
Catherine “Kay” Brochard went home to the Lord on Saturday, May 23, 2026. She passed peacefully with family by her side.
Kay was born on March 14th, 1945, in Biloxi, MS to Steve and Paula Trebotich. She proudly graduated as a Biloxi Indian, Class of 1964. While she always hoped to marry Ricky Nelson (musician/actor), after school Kay met Thomas Brochard,...
Michael Darryl Stolica
May 21, 2026
Michael "Darryl" Stolica, age 83, of Gulfport, MS passed away gently in the early morning on Thursday, May 21, 2026, surrounded by love.
Darryl was born July 22, 1942 and was raised in "Hell's Kitchen" in New York City. At the age of 17, he proudly volunteered to join the Air Force. After he was honorably discharged he remained on the...
Joseph George Blanton
May 20, 2026
Joseph George Blanton, 75, of Ocean Springs, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family and in the loving arms of his children at his home in Ocean Springs. He was a devoted father, grandfather, patriot, family man, and friend whose kindness, strength, and unwavering love will never be forgotten.
Joseph proudly served his country...
Rosemary Berthine Nuss
May 19, 2026
Rosemary Berthine Nuss, 80, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, in Mobile, AL. She was born in Desoto, MO on June 2, 1945, to parents John Henry Hunter and Bertha Mae Dry. She was a long-term resident of the MS Gulf Coast and she enjoyed painting, cooking and gardening.
She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings George,...
Sheila Elaine Benson
May 18, 2026
Sheila Benson, 71, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Monday, May 18, 2026, in Gulfport.
She was born on December 1, 1954, in Jackson, MS to Betty Singleton. Sheila attended Lanier High School in Jackson and Hinds Community College. She was employed as a truck driver. Her hobbies were sewing, playing online games and gardening.
Sheila was preceded in death by her...
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