Obituaries
Ronald "Ron" Raymond Rivard
Nov 25, 2025
Ronald "Ron" Raymond Rivard, age 79, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025.
Funeral service will be held on Friday, December 12, 2025 at 12:30 p.m. at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home on Porter Avenue in Ocean Springs. Friends may visit from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Interment willow at Biloxi National Cemetery.
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James "Jimmie" T. Shoemaker, Jr.
Nov 24, 2025
James "Jimmie" T. Shoemaker, Jr., 72, of D'Iberville, MS passed away Monday, November 24, 2025. He was born November 14, 1953.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 am on Monday, December 22, 2025 at St. Michaels Catholic Church. Friends are invited to visit one hour prior. Interment will follow at Crestlawn Memorial Park.
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Gratia Simmons Dresback
Nov 23, 2025
Gratia Simmons Dresback, age 90, of Gulfport, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2025.
Gratia was born on January 11, 1935, in Columbia, MS. The family moved to Magnolia when she was four, to Brookhaven at age eleven, and back to Magnolia when she was fifteen. Gratia claimed Magnolia as her Hometown. The family moved to New Orleans, LA, in 1952,...
Raymond "Ray" D. Frazier
Nov 22, 2025
Raymond “Ray” Davis Frazier, 89, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, November 22, 2025 due to complications from COPD and asthma. Ray lived a life marked by service, devotion and a deep love for his family. A proud U.S. Marine veteran, he carried the values of honor, courage and commitment throughout his life.
Ray was preceded in death by...
Harry Charles "Chuck" Day
Nov 22, 2025
Harry Charles “Chuck” Day, age 96, of Gulfport, passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2025.
Chuck was born on March 9, 1929, in Chattanooga, TN. He attended college for 3 years and joined the US Air Force, where he was a Master Sergeant and served for 20 years.
Chuck was preceded in death by his wife, Janet Day; mother, Lela Day; and...
Jack Tufnell
Nov 22, 2025
Jack Tufnell passed peacefully in his sleep on November 22, 2025. He was 88 years old. Jack was born in Manistique, Michigan, on February 27, 1937, and graduated from Manistique High School in 1954. He then joined the U.S. Navy serving on numerous ships and saw duty in Korea and two tours in Vietnam. During which time he was awarded...
Hilda Ann Seymour Strayham
Nov 22, 2025
Hilda Strayham, of D'Iberville, MS passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at the age of 90.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Monday, December 1, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. Friends are invited to visit from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at D'Iberville Memorial Park.
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Naomi Wise Bolton
Nov 22, 2025
Naomi Wise Bolton — known variously as Naomi, Rusty, Pot, Coochie, Coo, Aunt Coo, and eventually the title she wore best, Granny — danced her way into Heaven on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at the remarkable age of 97. She left this world just as she lived in it: peacefully, on her own terms, and with Jesus waiting for her.
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Margaret Kuljis McMahon
Nov 22, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Margaret Kuljis McMahon on November 22, 2025, at the age of 99 years old.
Margaret entered this world on October 24, 1926 to her loving parents, Sam and Mary Kuljis. She was blessed with two sisters, Vencentia Kuljis Trahan and Teresa Kuljis Ward.
She was preceded in death...
Emma Jean "Jeannie" Reeves
Nov 22, 2025
Emma Jean “Jeannie” Reeves, age 85, of Gautier, Mississippi, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, November 22, 2025. Born on February 24, 1940, Jeannie lived a life full of love, laughter, and adventure.
As a teacher and businesswoman, Jeannie inspired countless lives with her passion for learning, her unwavering determination, and her boundless generosity. She embraced life to the...
Louis Isadore Scara
Nov 21, 2025
Louis Isadore Scara, 83, departed his earthly home in Ocean Springs, MS, for a home in Heaven Friday, Nov. 21, 2025.
Louis was born May 12, 1942, in Biloxi to Louis Joseph Scara, an Ingalls Shipbuilder, and Mildred Margaret “Maggie” (Tiblier) Scara, a homemaker.
After graduating Biloxi High School, Louis married Linda Kay (Mallette) Scara of Saucier, MS, with whom he raised...
Spencer Frederick Smith
Nov 20, 2025
Battle Bulletin: Reveille for the Last Time
Spencer Frederick Smith, 62, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Though his final months were filled with more battles than most will ever face, he met every challenge with the same grit, humor, and stubborn determination that defined his entire life.
Born on Friday, September 13, 1963,...
Ida Morris Fillion
Nov 20, 2025
Ida Morris Fillion, 86, of Biloxi, passed away on November 20, 2025.
Ida was born on May 26, 1939, in Maine to parents Leon and Shirley Graffam Morris. Ida worked as a stitcher in numerous shoe factories in the Lewiston and Auburn area in Maine throughout her life. She was an avid reader and was happiest when she was on the...
Our Lady of Fatima Memorial Mass 2025
Nov 20, 2025
Our Lady of Fatima Memorial Mass November 20, 2025 at 6:00 pm.
Bobby Gene Penton
Nov 19, 2025
Bobby Gene Penton, age 95, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.
Bobby was a longtime resident of Pascagoula, MS where he was a business owner of Tri-City Sales and Service and Radio Communications Service of Pascagoula and Gulfport; Chief Engineer at WPMP radio station, an electrician for Wesmar Marine and other companies on the East Coast and a night...
Martin Joseph Sczepaniak
Nov 19, 2025
It is with full hearts and deep sadness that we announce the passing of Martin Joseph Sczepaniak who left this world on November 19, 2025, just three and a half months after saying goodbye to the love of his life, Marlene. Though his departure feels far too soon, we find comfort in knowing they are together again.
Almost nothing made Marty...
John Shannon Matthews
Nov 18, 2025
John Shannon Matthews, 75, passed away at home on November 18th, 2025. He was born on September 9th, 1950, to Olie Hill and Juanita Matthews.
As the son of a Naval Chief Petty Officer, John lived in various cities throughout the United States. He saw the snow in Seattle, Washington, and the leaves fall in Bainbridge, Maryland, before his family made...
Jean Yvonne Brewington-Piltz
Nov 18, 2025
Jean Yvonne Brewington-Piltz, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, November 18, 2025. A longtime resident of Biloxi, Mississippi, Jean was born in London, England, on September 1, 1937, to the late Eric Harcourt Smith and Elsie Ada (Foulser).
Affectionately known as “Nana,” Jean was a woman whose warmth and kindness shone brightly wherever she went. She...
Peggy Anne Ryland
Nov 17, 2025
Peggy Anne Parrish Ryland passed away November 17, 2025, at the age of 86.
Peggy was born in Louisville, KY on July 11, 1939, to William “Bill” and Mary Anderson Parrish (later Mary Myers).
Peggy moved to Gulfport, MS when she was 7 years old with her mother and stepfather, JE Jim Myers. She graduated from Gulfport High School in 1957 and...
Landon Michael Perry
Nov 16, 2025
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Landon Perry, age 18, of D'Iberville, MS, passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2025. He was born on January 24, 2007, in Gulfport, MS, to Joshua and Amber Perry.
Landon was a 2025 graduate of D’Iberville High School. A talented soccer player, he shined on and off the field and proudly signed to continue his athletic journey with the...
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