Obituaries
Juan "Randy" Randall Lesso, Sr.
Aug 24, 2026
Randy Lesso, born June 20, 1957, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 24, 2026, in his sleep, surrounded by his beloved wife, Judy, and the loved ones who meant so much to him. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend whose life was centered around his family, his faith, and the Gulf Coast he loved.
Known as Captain...
Randy Fenton McDaniel
Aug 21, 2026
Today, we gather to honor the life of Randy Fenton McDaniel, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, veteran and friend. Randy was born on July 14th, 1949, in Marshall, Indiana. His life was marked by service and dedication. In 1969 he proudly served in the United States Army and after his military service he spent 55 years as a professional truck...
Joseph Michael "Mike" Kehoe
Aug 21, 2026
Joseph Michael “Mike” Kehoe, 78, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away Friday, August 21, 2026 in Ocean Springs.
Mike is survived by his wife of 57 years, Patricia; his daughters, Jennifer (Jerry) Miller and Laura (Weldon) Cooley; his beloved granddaughter, Mackenzie; and his siblings, Lynda Delaney and Sandy (Rob) Arft.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Cecil and Josephine; his...
Chua Van Nguyen
Aug 19, 2026
Mr. Chua Van Nguyen, age 85, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2026.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 27, 2026 and Friday, August 28, 2026 from 1:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Howard Avenue in Biloxi.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, August 29, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at Vietnamese...
Geraldine "Jeri" Mallette
Aug 19, 2026
Geraldine “Jeri” Shoemaker Mallette, 84, of Vancleave, MS, passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, in Mobile, AL.
Jeri was raised in Bendale, MS, with her three sisters and brother. She attended Broome School and enjoyed playing basketball. On March 30, 1963, she married the love of her life and best friend, George Errol Mallette, with whom she shared 39 years...
James Truman "Jughead" Tanner
Aug 19, 2026
James Truman "Jughead" Tanner passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. A hardworking man with a generous spirit, James will be remembered as a devoted father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and loyal friend.
James proudly served in the United States Navy. He later worked for International Paper. He lived in Atlanta, Texas, from 1973 until 2007, when he moved back home. He was...
"Scott" Tatham
Aug 18, 2026
William “Scott” Tatham was born in Mobile, Alabama, on March 27, 1962, to Jim and Iris Tatham. A family man and friend to the community of Biloxi, Scott was called home on August 18, 2026.
Scott lived a life defined by dedication and hard work. He graduated from George County High School, Class of 1980 and began his career working in...
Sylvia Delores Fountain Diaz
Aug 17, 2026
Sylvia Delores Fountain Diaz, a lifelong resident of Biloxi and the beloved matriarch of a large and close-knit family, passed away peacefully surrounded by those who loved her on Monday, August 17, 2026.
Sylvia was born in Biloxi on March 24, 1937, to Frank Fountain and Viola Harder Fountain. She grew up on “the Point,” in a time when Biloxi was...
Martha "Marty" Jean Rhodes
Aug 16, 2026
Martha “Marty” Jean Rhodes, 82, of Biloxi, MS passed away Sunday, August 16, 2026. She was born January 31, 1944 in St. Louis, MO to Jean and Tilford McGrael.
Marty spent many cherished years at Cracker Barrel, where she loved working in the gift shop. In her free time, she enjoyed doing puzzles and reading books. In her younger years, she...
George Stansbury Ellmore
Aug 16, 2026
George Stansbury Ellmore, Jr., age 84, of Gulfport, passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2026.
Mr. Ellmore was born in Alexandria, VA and had been a resident of Gulfport for five years. He was a member of the Catholic faith. Mr. Ellmore retired from the hospitality industry where he was in restaurant management. He was also the former director of code...
Robert McBride Lipscomb
Aug 16, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robert McBride Lipscomb, age 81, a 31-year resident of Biloxi, Mississippi.
Bob served as Director of the Harrison County Library for 21 years. He was the son of Miriam and Andy Lipscomb of Brooklyn, New York. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Donna Balius Lipscomb; his children,...
Michael Lloyd Bailey
Aug 15, 2026
Michael L. Bailey, age 64, of Gulfport, passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2026.
Arrangements are incomplete at Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport.
Please check back for obituary and service times.
Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport is honored to serve the family of Michael L. Bailey.
Shirley Ann Huggins
Aug 15, 2026
Shirley Ann Huggins “Miss Ann”, age 85, of Gulfport, passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at home with her family.
Ann was born on October 4, 1940, in Paris, AK. She completed third grade prior to being pulled out of school to work on the farm and help raise her siblings. Ann taught herself to read, write, and do math....
Melanie Allen
Aug 14, 2026
In Loving Memory of Melanie-Meribah Allen
Melanie Allen, a longtime resident of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, passed away peacefully at sunset on Friday, August 14, 2026, in Mobile, Alabama. Melanie's final days were spent with friends and loved ones who supported her during a brief battle with brain cancer and honored her for the impact she had on their lives.
Born Melanie-Meribah Emerson...
Richard Bentley Farr
Aug 14, 2026
Richard Bentley Farr, age 64, passed away on Friday, August 14, 2026, in Gulfport, Mississippi. He was born on April 9, 1962, in Beaumont, Texas, to Leonard Jay Farr and Pauline Elizabeth Goodwin Farr.
Richard married the love of his life, Lisa Allison Fournerat Farr, on June 11, 1988. Together, they built a life centered around family, love, and devotion to...
Kathryn Premeaux
Aug 13, 2026
Kathryn Lopez Premeaux, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2026, at the age of 83.
Kathryn was born on March 28, 1943, in Biloxi, Mississippi. She shared 38 beautiful years of marriage with her beloved husband, Buris Premeaux, Jr. Together, they built a life centered around family, love, and the many memories...
Gregory Valois Crochet
Aug 13, 2026
Surrounded by family and the uplifting prayers of many, Gregory Valois Crochet passed gracefully into the hands of Our Lord on August 13, 2026. A long-time resident of Gulfport Mississippi, Greg is survived by his son, Jacques (Cris); father and mother, Alex and JoAnn Crochet; sisters, Andree Begneaud (Donald), Yvette Genova (Floyd), Michelle Barra (Marc); and dear cousin, Michael Foley...
Deborah R. Tootle
Aug 12, 2026
Mrs. Debbie Tootle, age 72, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on August 12, 2026, in Ocean Springs.
Debbie was born on October 9, 1953, in Biloxi, MS, to I’dest and Peggy LeBlanc. She graduated from St. Martin High School in 1972. She was employed for 30 years, alongside her husband, Doug Tootle, at Appliance Service in Ocean Springs. After the...
Richard Evans Shirk
Aug 12, 2026
Richard Evans Shirk, age 85, of Long Beach, MS, passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
Mr. Shirk was a longtime resident of the MS Gulf Coast. He was born in 1941, in Mifflin, PA. to William and Thelma Shirk. Mr. Shirk was a graduate of Altoona High School and Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. He retired from military service at...
Mrs. Dale Frances Heidgerken
Aug 12, 2026
Mrs. Dale Frances Heidgerken, age 86, of Vancleave, MS, passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. She was born on October 27, 1939, in Biloxi, MS, to the late Albert D’Orville, Sr. and Helen Wallis D’Orville.
Dale attended school in Biloxi and graduated from Perkinston Junior College with an associate degree in accounting. For many years, she volunteered at Sacred Heart...
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