Obituaries
Penny Noble Loveless
Dec 5, 2025
Penny Noble Loveless, age 77, of Gulfport, passed away on Friday, December 5, 2025.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, 1726 15th Street, Gulfport, where friends may visit one-hour before service. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport is honored to serve the Loveless family.
Kay Freridge Lang
Dec 4, 2025
Kay Freridge Lang, 88, of Gulfport, MS died Thursday, December 4, 2025.
The memorial service will be Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. at Bradford O’Keefe Funeral Home, O’Neal Road, Gulfport, where friends may visit one hour before the service. A private interment will be in St. Paul Cemetery, Pass Christian.
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Rosa Jane O'Bannon
Dec 2, 2025
Rosa Jane (Martin) O’Bannon, 82, a beloved member of our family, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, in her home, surrounded by her loved ones.
She was born in Gulfport on May 30, 1943, to Calvin Martin, Sr. and Willie Ray (King) Martin. She was a housewife. Rosa was a devoted wife, mother, sister and grandmother. Her heart was...
Hubert Ronald Cooper
Dec 2, 2025
Hubert Ronald Cooper (Ron), 82, of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, passed away on December 2, 2025, in Gulfport, Mississippi. He was born on December 26, 1942, in Freeport, New York. On June 12, 1965, he married the love of his life, Jean Alice Kressel (Jeanne), in San Diego, California.
Mr. Cooper proudly served in the United States Air Force, attaining the rank...
Melanie Francesca Rush
Dec 1, 2025
Melanie Francesca Rush, 48, of Pass Christian, Mississippi, passed away on December 1, 2025. Born on December 8, 1976, to Cheryl and Ray Reeves, Melanie brought light, laughter, and a fearless spirit into the world from the very beginning.
Melanie was a free spirited, funny, and outspoken soul. Someone who never hesitated to speak her mind, stand up for what she...
Eric Charles Chambala
Nov 30, 2025
Eric Charles Chambala, 79, passed away in Gulfport, MS on November 30, 2025.
Born on November 15, 1946, in Binghamton, New York to Linda Estelle Bullock and Louis Anthony Chambala. Eric served his country in Vietnam, receiving the Purple Heart for is bravery. Eric has lived in Biloxi ever since he moved here in 2004.
He was preceded in death by his...
Rose Ann Periatt
Nov 30, 2025
Rose Ann Periatt (81), our mother’s lifelong desire was to emulate Carl Fredricksen’s life (Up 2009). She felt her childhood and early adulthood were filled with too many moves. After graduating from Waite High School in Toledo, OH, she thought she was starting a Rom Com when she met the love of her life, James Raymond Periatt(deceased 2007). Jim’s decision...
Linda Raney
Nov 30, 2025
Linda Raney, 81, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025 in Biloxi.
Mrs. Raney was born in Manila, Philippines on April 21, 1944.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Raney; her parents, Manuel Viray and Rosario Santos; and her sisters, Lilia Culbertson and Lydia Forlot.
Mrs. Raney’s survivors include her children, Adam Raney, Alex Raney and Amanda...
Patricia "Patti" B. White
Nov 30, 2025
Patricia "Patti" B. White, age 100, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at her home in Gulfport.
Patti was born on October 14, 1925, in Booneville, MS to the late Dr. and Mrs. John T. Barrett.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Knox White; daughter, Gloria White; her parents; sisters, Gloria Reese and Joan Roosa; and brother, John T....
Max Richard Bell
Nov 30, 2025
Max Richard Bell, 87, of Vancleave, MS went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 30th, 2025. Born in Ellisville, MS in 1938, Max was a devoted husband and loving father. His journey on this earth was one marked by love, compassion, and unwavering faith in God.
Max is survived by his wife, Nora Mae Bell, four children,...
Patricia Barrett White
Nov 30, 2025
Patricia Barrett White, age 100, of Gulfport, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at St. James Catholic Church where friends may visit one-hour prior to Mass. A private family interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport is honored to...
Mack Robley Broussard, Jr.
Nov 30, 2025
Mack Robley Broussard, Jr., 49, of Biloxi, MS, born March 9, 1976, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025, in Tennessee.
Mack grew up spending his childhood on the fields and courts, playing football, baseball, and basketball. As a young ballplayer, he often asked his dad if he would ever be as good as his favorite second baseman, Marshall Eleuterius. He...
Zelma Jackson Gollott
Nov 30, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved wife and mother. Zelma Jackson Gollott, age 87, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025 at her home in Biloxi surrounded by her family.
Born in Ocean Springs, MS on September 1, 1938, to Katie Quave Jackson and Irvin William Jackson, Jr., Zelma lived a...
Faith Marie Hosford
Nov 29, 2025
Faith Marie Hosford, 61, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at her home in Gulfport.
She was born on October 23, 1964, in Staunton, IL to Martha Rae Webb. She graduated from Litchfield High School and was an avid pool player and recently won her first jacket before her death. Faith was retired from Memorial Hospital. Her...
Hazel Webb
Nov 29, 2025
Our beloved, Hazel Webb, passed away on Saturday, November 29, after a short illness, surrounded by family and friends. We have lost an extraordinary, worldly, and regal woman who was dearly loved by all who knew her.
Hazel was born in London, England, and soon after her birth was sent to an orphanage in the countryside due to the London Blitz...
Henry Kenneth "Lil Kenny" Lundy, Jr.
Nov 28, 2025
It is with profound heartbreak that we announce the passing of Henry Kenneth “Lil Kenny” Lundy, age 29, who left this world on Friday, November 28, 2025. Though his life ended far too soon, Little Kenny leaves behind memories full of warmth, laughter, love, and lots of fishing stories.
Born on December 27, 1995, the baby of 7 children, Little Kenny...
Timothy Len Smith
Nov 27, 2025
Timothy Len “Timmy” Smith, born August 27, 1976 was called home on November 27, 2025 to be with his Lord and Savior, age 49, a cherished long-term resident of Biloxi, Mississippi, passed away surrounded by the love of his family. Born and raised on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, Tim made his home in the Woolmarket community, where he built a...
Mary Ellen Lipely
Nov 27, 2025
Mary Ellen Lipely, age 91, born on December 5, 1933, passed away peacefully on Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 2025. She was a long time resident of Alliance, OH before moving to Biloxi, MS 10 years ago.
Mary Ellen was a former deacon at First Presbyterian Church in Alliance and attended Westminster Presbyterian Church of Gulfport, MS. She loved being a wife...
Matthew Thomas McElhaney (Matt)
Nov 27, 2025
Matthew Thomas McElhaney (Matt), age 43, passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2025.
Matt was a longtime resident of Pascagoula, Mississippi, and was currently residing in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. He was a 2001 graduate of Pascagoula High School. He attended Meridian Community College, where he played tennis on full scholarship and was coached by his long-term mentor, Wanda McPhail, who had...
Rita Jean McKinney
Nov 25, 2025
Rita Jean Royer McKinney, 69, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at Singing River Hospital Gulfport.
She was born on July 5, 1956, to Darwin H. Royer and Gertrude Thralls Royer. She worked at Sarah Scott Middle School for many years and was an amazing caregiver. She loved her grandkids and all Elvis memorabilia.
Rita was preceded in...
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