Obituaries
Shirley "Boo Boo" Bang
Jul 1, 2025
Shirley "Boo Boo" Bang, 77, of Vancleave, Mississippi, went home to be with the Good Lord on July 1, 2025. Born on May 30, 1948, in Vancleave, he was the beloved son of the late Valley Bang. Boo Boo is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Georgia Ann Bang; his daughters, Rachel (Robert) Braddock and Brandy (Tim) Edwards;...
Cora Marie Meisner
Jun 30, 2025
Cora Marie Meisner, age 91, of Gulfport, passed away on Monday, June 30, 2025.
Cora was a lifelog resident of Gulfport. She was a retired secretary and a member of the Lutheran church. She enjoyed flowers and working in the flower beds.
Cora was preceded in death by her husbands, Gerald Straugham and Raymond LeFebvre; son, Al LeFebvre, and sister, Ruth Slade.
Survivors...
Eric Howard Robbins
Jun 29, 2025
Eric Howard Robbins, 64 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on June 29, 2025.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00am on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at Crestlawn Memorial Park.
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Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Eric Robbins.
Louella Jean Spivey "Tut" Jackson Rodwell
Jun 28, 2025
Louella Jean Spivey "Tut" Jackson Rodwell, born on October 8, 1939, in Picayune, MS, departed this life on June 28, 2025, in Mobile, AL. A dedicated and compassionate soul, Louella devoted her career to serving others as a nursing assistant at the Biloxi VA, where she touched countless lives with her warmth and kindness.
She achieved her General Educational Development (GED)...
Joshua "Josh" William Fulbright
Jun 28, 2025
Joshua “Josh” William Fulbright died Saturday, June 28th, 2025 in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Josh was born September 7th, 1978 in Helena, Montana; a son of William “Bill” Perkins and adopted by Charles Russell Fulbright and Loraine (Ronald) Vivian Fahling.
Josh graduated from Lakeview High School in Battle Creek Michigan in 1996. He worked at The Toasted Yolk in Biloxi, MS. Josh...
Janice Elaine Carter
Jun 28, 2025
Janice Elaine McKay Carter, fondly known as Nana and Maw Maw, was born on December 23, 1935 to James William McKay and Nannie Kinard Spence McKay in Winston County, Mississippi. She entered heaven on June 28, 2025 after a brief but valiant fight with cancer.
Janice was the only daughter and second child of six children with brothers Donald, Daniel, James,...
Hoa Thi Kim Nguyen
Jun 27, 2025
Hoa Thi Kim Nguyen, age 60, passed away on June 27, 2025, in Gulfport, Mississippi. She was born on June 5, 1965 in Vietnam to Rot Van Nguyen and Lien Le Nguyen.
Her legacy will be honored through two prayer services held at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home - Howard Avenue, located at 675 Howard Avenue, Biloxi, MS 39530. The first prayer service...
Norma Jean Thompson Seward
Jun 27, 2025
Norma Jean Thompson Seward, longtime resident of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 27, 2025 in Ocean Springs at the age of 89.
Norma Jean Thompson, the daughter of William and Marjorie Stevens Thompson, was born in Chappell, Nebraska on July 21, 1935. She later moved to Estancia Valley, New Mexico, where she spent her childhood. In Estancia,...
Billy Murry Kuhn
Jun 26, 2025
Billy Murry “Butch” Kuhn passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at the age of 65. Known for his big heart, quick wit, and deep love for music, Butch lived life with warmth, generosity, and a spirit that drew people to him wherever he went.
Butch was preceded in death by his parents, Jan Roderick and William M. Kuhn (Bill) and...
Donald "Don" G. Balius, Jr.
Jun 26, 2025
Donald "Don" G. Balius, 73, of Biloxi, MS, passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2025. Don was known for his big laugh, outgoing spirit, friendships and the love for his family.
A lifelong resident of Biloxi, Don worked with his father, Donald Sr., and his brothers at the family’s welding business for over 50 years. As a skilled welder and fabricator,...
Earl Brewer Wall, Jr.
Jun 26, 2025
Earl Brewer Wall, Jr, age 87, of Gulfport, Mississippi, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, June 26, 2025. He was a strong and loving father who modeled the care of his Heavenly Father well to his family.
Earl was born on November 1, 1937, in Osyka, Mississippi and was the oldest son of Earl “Brewer” Wall,...
Brently Harrell
Jun 26, 2025
Brently Harrell, 47, passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2025, in Biloxi, Mississippi. Born on August 4, 1977, in Pascagoula, Mississippi, Brently lived a life marked by ambition, determination, and a deep commitment to those around him.
A proud graduate of Ocean Springs High School and the University of Mississippi, Brently carried his strong will and intelligence into every endeavor. In...
Mike "Pop" Urbani
Jun 25, 2025
Mike “Pop” Urbani, 62 of Vancleave, MS died Wednesday, June 25, 2025 in Moss Point, MS.
Mike was born on July 20, 1962 to his parents, Patricia Gamblin McElhenney and Larry Urbani in San Francisco, CA. He attended and graduated from Vancleave High School and did go to MS Gulf Coast MS in Gautier. Mike was baptized and found and was...
Buster Charles Taylor
Jun 25, 2025
Buster Charles Taylor, age 95, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, in Gautier, MS, with his wife and stepson at his side.
Mr. Taylor was born in Newport Beach, CA, on November 21, 1929. He graduated from Pierce Junior College in Los Angeles with an AA degree. Mr. Taylor proudly served in the U.S. Navy from...
Beatrice Mae "Granny" Vermeulen
Jun 25, 2025
Beatrice Mae Vermeulen, known as Bea or possibly more often "Granny", passed away on June 25, 2025. She was born on May 1st, 1945 to Ben and Hazel Blunk, who worked a farm in Coffeyville, Kansas. She was one of thirteen children. She is survived by her husband, Bill; her children, Donna, Jim and Allen; her grandchildren, James, Tré, Kegan...
Oliver Thomas "Peanut" Collier
Jun 25, 2025
Oliver Thomas “Peanut” Collier, age 81, of Biloxi, MS, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Oliver was born and raised in southern Mobile County, AL and lived in Biloxi, MS for most of his adult life. He was the fifth of thirteen children born to Arthur and Dorothy Collier. Despite completing...
Mary Bankston
Jun 24, 2025
"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." 2 Timothy 4:7.
With heavy hearts and profound sadness, we announce the passing of Mary Bankston on June 23, 2025 in Biloxi, Mississippi.
Born September 11, 1931, in Jones County Mississippi, Mary Bankston was a young avid reader. Mary would hide from her sister Doris in...
Davona "Dee" Ayn Dougherty Mitchell
Jun 24, 2025
Davona “Dee” Ayn Dougherty Mitchell, born September 20, 1965 in Harrisburg, PA, joined her Heavenly Father surrounded by family on Tuesday, June 24, 2025.
Dee spent her early years in Harrisburg, PA, Mobile, AL, Brindisi, Italy, Ocean Springs, MS and Biloxi, MS. She graduated from Vancleave High School as the class valedictorian. Dee attended The University of Southern Mississippi receiving her...
Archer Clyde Landstreet
Jun 24, 2025
Archer Clyde “Archie Man” Landstreet, age 2, of Vancleave, Mississippi, walked into Heaven hand-in-hand with Jesus on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at Children’s of Mississippi Hospital in Jackson, following a courageous six-month battle with a rare form of leukemia.
Archer was born on November 17, 2022, in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, to his loving parents Curtis R. “Rob” and Tammy L. Landstreet....
Christal "Chrissy" Spencer Dessommes
Jun 22, 2025
Christal (Chrissy) Spencer Dessommes, age 64, of Gulfport, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 22, 2025.
Born on January 5, 1961, Chrissy was a vibrant and unforgettable presence in the lives of all who knew her. From a young age, Christal displayed an extraordinary spirit, shining as an award-winning gymnast in her childhood. Later in life, she found immense joy and...
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