Obituaries

Donald Edward "Donnie" Martino, Sr.

Donald Edward "Donnie" Martino, Sr.

Jul 29, 2026

Donald Edward "Donnie" Martino, Sr., 93, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 in Biloxi.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in D'Iberville on Friday, August 14, 2026 at 11:00 am. Friends may visit from 9:00 am until Mass time. Interment will follow at Biloxi City Cemetery.

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored...

Carol J. "Maga" Seymour

Carol J. "Maga" Seymour

Jul 29, 2026

Carol Jean Seymour, affectionately known as "Maga" by everyone who knew and loved her, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Carol was born on December 31, 1946, in Lancaster, New Hampshire, the fifth of nine children born to Carolyn Curtis and Orville Lurvey. She always joked that every New Year's Eve the...

Ila "Sue" Gladney

Ila "Sue" Gladney

Jul 29, 2026

Ila “Sue” Gladney, age 91, passed away peacefully at her home in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, on July 29, 2026.

Sue was born on December 18, 1934, in Bristol, Wisconsin, to Laura and McDonough Richards. She grew up alongside four sisters and a brother. Sue later married Edwin Wayne Gladney, who preceded her in death in 1989.

Sue’s greatest pride and joy was...

Virginia Lafond Gregory Russell

Virginia Lafond Gregory Russell

Jul 28, 2026

Virginia Lafond Gregory Russell, age 70, of Biloxi, Mississippi, has passed away.

Virginia was born on June 30, 1957, in Gulfport to the late Kendall Decatur Gregory M.D., and the late Virginia Danehower Gregory.

She is survived by 2 sons, 1 granddaughter, 1 brother, and 2 half-brothers.

“Sister”, as she was known to many, loved and cared for many animals throughout her life.

Any...

Delphine Oehms Hamilton

Delphine Oehms Hamilton

Jul 28, 2026

Delphine “Del” Oehms Hamilton, 64, of Gretna, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2026, after a fierce battle with cancer. She was surrounded by family and one of her pups. She was beloved by many and will be remembered for her caring heart and giving spirit. She was bigger than life in all the best ways. She loved fiercely,...

Robert Eustis McManus III

Robert Eustis McManus III

Jul 27, 2026

Robert Eustis McManus, III was born on November 19, 1951, and went to his eternal home on Monday, July 27, 2026.

Robert attended medical school in Texas and at Ole Miss. He also attended the University of Southern Mississippi for his Master of Science. Robert was of the Catholic faith.

Robert worked for Dupont for over 40 years, retiring with many distinguishing...

King Chan

King Chan

Jul 27, 2026

King Chan, 85, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away peacefully on Monday, July 27, 2026 at Singing River Hospital. With profound sadness, we announce the passing of a devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather, and cherished uncle.

King spent many years working in the restaurant industry, where he was known for his dedication, strong work ethic, and commitment to serving others....

Pe Hang Choung

Pe Hang Choung

Jul 27, 2026

Pe Hang Choung, 63, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Monday, July 27, 2026 in Ocean Springs.

Pe Hang was born on January 27, 1963, in Qing Xi, Guang Dong, China, to Zhang Yuming and Yang Yu Yun. He moved to the Mississippi Gulf Coast, where he lived for the past 25 years.

Although he had no formal education, Pe Hang was...

William "Billy" Wayne Overby

William "Billy" Wayne Overby

Jul 26, 2026

William “Billy” Wayne Overby passed away surrounded by his family on July 26, 2026, in Ocean Springs, MS.

Billy was born in Bay St. Louis, MS and grew up and attended school in Gulfport, MS and resided in Biloxi, MS. He retired from the Veterans Administration and retired as a CMS in the Air Force. Billy was a member of Cedar...

Louise Hicks

Louise Hicks

Jul 26, 2026

Ellen Louise Hicks (Nana) 99, who resided in Ocean Springs, MS for 56 years passed away Sunday, July 26, 2026, at the Greenbriar Nursing Facility in D’Iberville, MS.

Ms. Hicks was born on November 8, 1926, in Greenville, MS to the parents of Edison Henry Lindsey and Genevieve Lindsey. She graduated from High School in Greenville, MS. Her first career was...

Rebecca "Sue" Cody

Rebecca "Sue" Cody

Jul 25, 2026

Rebecca Sue Deason Cody, age 85, was taken peacefully to heaven on Saturday, July 25th, 2026, surrounded by her family and loyal chihuahua, Chico.

She was born in Manchester, Georgia on August 22, 1940, to Roy and Adele Deason. Moving to the Coast with her parents and baby sister, Glenda, she spent her early years in Biloxi attending Holy Angels and...

Steven Wesley Barstow

Steven Wesley Barstow

Jul 24, 2026

Steven Wesley Barstow, 75, of Gulfport, Mississippi, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2026, in Biloxi, Mississippi.

Born on November 6, 1950, in Nelsonville, Ohio, Steve was the son of the late Oran Barstow and Florence Barstow (Seckman). He graduated from Logan High School, proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War, and spent his...

Blake Scott

Blake Scott

Jul 24, 2026

Robert “Blake” Scott, 34, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Friday, July 24, 2026 in Gulfport.

Blake was born on October 15, 1991 in Charleston, SC. He graduated from MS Gulf Coast Community College and was employed at RCI. Blake loved bowling, fishing and attending LSU games. He also enjoyed relaxing on the beach and spending time with his family and...

Ray V. Pisarich, Jr

Ray V. Pisarich, Jr

Jul 24, 2026

Ray V. Pisarich, Jr passed away at the Biloxi VA surrounded by his wife and children, July 24, 2026. He was 90 years old.

He was the son of the late Ray Vincent and Eunice Blanchard Pisarich. He was a life-long resident of Biloxi, MS, where he graduated from Notre Dame High School. A graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi...

Donna Marie Adkins

Donna Marie Adkins

Jul 22, 2026

Donna Marie Evans Adkins, 70, Biloxi, MS passed away July 22, 2026. She was born September 26, 1955 in Detroit, Michigan to Elizabeth Lane and Billy Evans.

Donna joined the Air Force. She was a decorated, USAF Staff Sergeant before being honorably discharged. While serving, she also attended Community College of the Air Force and she obtained a bachelor’s degree in...

Rhonda Huffman Pepper

Rhonda Huffman Pepper

Jul 21, 2026

With deep sorrow and heartfelt gratitude for a beautifully lived life, we announce the passing of Rhonda Huffman Pepper, age 56, of Ocean Springs, MS. She died peacefully July 21, 2026.

Rhonda was born on January 13, 1970 in Jackson, MS. She graduated from Brandon High School in 1988 and Mississippi State University in 1991 where she met the love of...

Mai Thi Nguyen

Mai Thi Nguyen

Jul 20, 2026

Mai Thi Nguyen, age 79, of Long Beach, MS passed away on Monday, July 20, 2026.

Prayer service will be held on Saturday, July 25, 2026 from 4:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. and on Sunday, July 26, 2026 from 9:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Howard Avenue in Biloxi. Interment will follow at Southern Memorial Park.

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home...

Darlene Groat Cuevas

Darlene Groat Cuevas

Jul 18, 2026

Darlene “Lee” Groat Cuevas, 59, of Gulfport, Mississippi, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, July 18, 2026.

Born September 2, 1966, in Camden, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Richard Groat and Alice Winsch Groat. Growing up in a full household she knew well the quiet sacrifices of large family life; Lee later made the Mississippi...

William Dwight Baty

William Dwight Baty

Jul 17, 2026

William Dwight Baty, 68, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Friday, July 17, 2026, in Gulfport.  He was born on September 20, 1957, in Jones County, Mississippi.

Please check back for date and time of memorial service to be held at a later date.

Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Home, O'Neal Road, Gulfport, is honored to serve the family of William Dwight Baty.

Carolyn Bryan Raborn

Carolyn Bryan Raborn

Jul 16, 2026

Carolyn Faye Bryan Raborn, 89, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2026, in Gulfport, Mississippi.

Born in Osyka, Mississippi (Pike County), Carolyn graduated from Osyka High School in 1955. She made the Mississippi Gulf Coast her home in 1969 and was a devoted member of Robinwood Baptist Church.

Carolyn was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose greatest joy was her...