Obituaries
Katie Louise Layton
Sep 5, 2026
Katie Louise Layton, 81, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Saturday September 5, 2026 at home surrounded by her family.
Katie was born on July 25, 1945 in St. Augustine, FL to Felix Landry, Jr. and Anna “Annie” Landry. She graduated from Biloxi High School and worked for AAFES exchange on Keesler AFB for 45 years. Katie loved visiting different local...
Father Martin J. Gillespie
Sep 5, 2026
Father Martin J. Gillespie, 68, passed away Saturday, September 5, 2026.
A visitation will be held from 4 pm to 6 pm on Monday, September 14, 2026 at St. Mary Catholic Church. A Rosary Vigil will follow at 6 pm. On Tuesday, September 15, 2026 a Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 am at St. Mary Catholic Church....
George G. Garbin
Sep 4, 2026
George G. Garbin passed away Friday, September 4, 2026.
A visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm with a recitation of the Rosary at 6:30 pm on Monday, September 14, 2026, at Bradford O’Keefe Funeral Home on Howard Avenue in Biloxi. On Tuesday, September 15, 2026 a Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am at...
Bridgette Jones
Sep 4, 2026
Bridgette Elaine Beatty Jones, beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, friend, and devoted fur-grandmother, passed away on September 4, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born on February 27, 1968, Bridgette was a woman whose greatest joy in life was the people she loved. She loved her family more than anything in this world, and there was never any question...
Jack Shelby
Sep 3, 2026
Jack Shelby, 74, of Gulfport, Mississippi passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2026 in Gulfport, Mississippi.
He was born on October 5th, 1951 in New Orleans, Louisiana to Heath Brooke Shelby. He went to Technical School with the United States Navy while serving his country for the USN.
Jack worked as a TV Repairman with his own business "Shelby's TV Repair" in...
Richard "Rick" Riggins
Sep 3, 2026
Richard "Rick" Riggins, 75, of Vancleave, MS passed away Thursday, September 3, 2026.
He was born on February 6, 1951, in Shreveport, LA to Robert Lewis Riggins and Margaret Ann Riggins. He graduated from Captain Shreve High School. He served a SSGT in the United States Air Force with the title of Crew Chief and was awarded the Vietnam Service Award....
Janice Oglesby
Sep 2, 2026
Janice Oglesby, age 89, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 in Biloxi. Janice was born in Drew, MS on December 28, 1937 to Milton Curtis Oglesby and Alma Lee Oglesby. When Janice was 1 year old, the family moved to the Lodi Community near Winona, MS.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers, Jerry...
Donnie Jean Lowery Beaugez
Sep 1, 2026
Donnie Jean Lowery Beaugez, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, was born on September 29, 1936, in Isola, Mississippi. She was one of three children born to Corine and Pete Lowery and was the sister of Thomas J. Lowery and Barbara Kurpier.
In 1954, Donnie Jean married Raymond “Big Boy” Beaugez. Together, they began their life in Ocean Springs, Mississippi,...
Mary Lou Miller
Sep 1, 2026
Mary Lou Miller, 86 of Vancleave, MS passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2026.
Mary Lou was born on September 12, 1939 to Ida Moore Ford and Harvey L. Ford in Evarts, Kentucky.
She attended Cumberland College in Kentucky. She became a teacher who taught students in Kentucky, Alabama and Mississippi.
Mary Lou was a talented homemaker. She enjoyed cooking for family and...
Bonnie Pha Stewart
Sep 1, 2026
Bonnie Pha Stewart, 92, of Gulfport, Mississippi, and a longtime resident of Biloxi, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, in Gulfport.
Bonnie was born on June 30, 1934, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Nicholas and Sammie Mozell Fury. She earned her Associate Degree in Nursing from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, followed by her Bachelor of Science in Nursing...
Thomas Dean Guyer Sr.
Aug 31, 2026
Thomas Dean Guyer Sr, age 81, of D'Iberville, Mississippi, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2026. He was born on August 15, 1945 in Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania, to Carl Guyer and June Swab.
Thomas worked for Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula as a welder. He proudly served his country in the United States Army and was honorably discharged.
He was preceded in death...
William Graves
Aug 31, 2026
William Michael Graves, age 82, of Biloxi, went to meet the Lord on Monday, August 31, 2026.
William Graves was born in Biloxi and raised in D’Iberville by his parents William and Clara Graves, who preceded him in death. He was one of six children. He was preceded in death by Marlene Pickard, Elaine Winterstein, and Dane Graves; and is survived...
Christie Lynn Laferriere
Aug 31, 2026
Christie Lynn Laferriere, 37, lifelong resident of D’Iberville, passed away Monday, August 31, 2026 in Biloxi, Mississippi.
She was born April 26, 1989 in Biloxi, MS, to Adrienne McMahon and Matthew Fayard. Christie attended D’Iberville High School as a Warrior. She worked 10 years at D’Iberville Hardee’s as a manager and 7 years at Rock N Roll Sushi. She enjoyed evenings...
Joseph Wallace Rood, Jr.
Aug 30, 2026
Joseph Wallace Rood, Jr. “Joe Joe Bean” by his mom, 35 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2026 in Jackson, MS.
He was born on April 23, 1991 in Gulfport, MS to Stephanie J. Logan. He was a graduate of Ocean Springs High School. He was a member of Ocean Springs Church of Christ. He enjoyed fishing,...
Cheryl Dubaz
Aug 30, 2026
Cheryl Ann “Sherry Bell” Dubaz, was born March 29, 1950, in Picayune, Mississippi. She peacefully passed away surrounded by family and friends on August 30, 2026, at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport, Mississippi.
Cheryl’s life was defined by the love she shared with her family and dear friends. She had a generous heart, a wonderful sense of humor, and a gift for...
Tommy Litchell Parker
Aug 27, 2026
Tom Parker of Ocean Springs died this August 27, 2026. He was one of 5 children of Leamon Parker and Peggy Parker and a long-time residence of Ocean Springs. He is survived by two sons, Stephen and Chandler Parker; three granddaughters, Ashleigh, Elizabeth and Molly Parker; and two of his sisters, Ileen DuBose and Delores Mills.
Tom lived the true Jimmy...
Harold "Hal" Elwin Smith
Aug 27, 2026
Harold “Hal” Elwin Smith, CMSgt- Ret., 85 of Vancleave, MS passed away on August 27, 2026.
He was born on October 15, 1940 in Middletown, CT to Wilmer Wayland Smith and Elsie Nienstedt. He graduated from Cleveland Institute of Electronics in 1969, USAFNCO Academy in 1979, and University of Southern Mississippi with a degree in Business Administration in 1990. He enjoyed...
William "Billy" Eugene Jernigan
Aug 25, 2026
William Eugene “Billy” Jernigan, 79 of Biloxi, MS passed away on August 25, 2026.
He was born on March 12, 1947 in Coffee County, TN to Charles Lankford and Bessie Louise Jernigan. He graduated from Manchester Central High School in Manchester, TN. He was employed as an industrial worker and security guard. He enjoyed gardening and interior decorating.
William was preceded in...
Garland Joseph Moran
Aug 25, 2026
Garland J. Moran, 82, passed away after a sudden illness on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
Garland, his father and brothers had a country music band for over 40 years known as “Garland Moran and the Night Travelers”. He had a passion for music, and he shared his talent with many local musicians who currently are Nashville stars.
Garland attended St. Ann’s Catholic...
Fred Charles Dunaway
Aug 24, 2026
Fred Charles Dunaway, of Biloxi, Mississippi, passed away on Monday, August 24, 2026 at the age of 90.
Fred was born a twin on January 27, 1936, in Lamison, Alabama, and grew up in Daphne, Alabama. From an early age, Fred showed the qualities that would define his life: leadership, service, courage, and an abiding sense of duty. At Fairhope High...
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