Obituaries
Bettye Lee Lamey
Jan 23, 2026
Bettye Lee Lamey passed away peacefully at her home on January 23, 2026, with her devoted sister by her side.
She was born in Hot Springs, Arkansas, in 1930 to Ray and Lillie Terry. After graduating from high school, Bettye moved with her family to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where she modeled and worked in women’s fashion. The family later settled in...
Leonard Fredrick "Fred" Tagge
Jan 22, 2026
Leonard Fredrick "Fred" Tagge, age 74, of Pass Christian, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026.
A memorial service will be held at Trinity Episcopal Church in Pass Christian at a later date.
Please check back for complete obituary and service times.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport is honored to serve the family of Fred Tagge.
Oberia (Vera) Jeffers Bounds
Jan 22, 2026
Oberia (Vera) Jeffers Bounds, age 95, of Ocean Springs, MS, died peacefully at home on Thursday, January 22, 2026.
Oberia was born in Longleaf, LA on December 3, 1930, to Arthur and Ethel Yielding Jeffers; She married Julius Bounds in Louisiana and lived there for most of her life. She and Julius enjoyed traveling the US in their motor home after...
Inger Elizabeth Rhea
Jan 21, 2026
Inger Elizabeth Rhea, age 82, of Vancleave passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2026.
Inger was born in Detroit Michigan on May 30, 1943 and was raised in Sedalia Missouri. She became a resident of Vancleave in 1969. She supported her sons by having multiple occupations over her life. She was a Unit clerk for Singing River Hospital, cafeteria worker at OLV...
Thomas Eugene Wilson
Jan 20, 2026
It is being announced the passing of Thomas E. Wilson, of Gulfport, Mississippi, resident of Coastal Health and Rehab.
Mr. Wilson passed peacefully at Singing River ICU on January 20, 2026.
Mr. Wilson was well known to be a very talented musician, as a Bass player, and piano skills. His country roots were his most favorite venue of music. He traveled throughout...
William Walter Anderson
Jan 19, 2026
William Walter Anderson, 86 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on January 19, 2026.
Billy as he was called all his life was born on October 25, 1939 in Biloxi, MS, to Walter Inglis Anderson and Agnes “Sissy” Grinstead Anderson. His childhood was spent at Oldfields Plantation in Gautier and Shearwater in Ocean Springs where he made many lifelong friends. After...
Janis Chastain
Jan 18, 2026
Janis Chastain, lovingly known as “Ms. Jan” to everyone who knew her, was born on September 28, 1939, at home in Scott County, Tennessee. She passed away peacefully on January 18, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, conversation, and deep love for her family and friends.
Janis made her home in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, where she built meaningful connections with...
Evelyn L. Lenaz
Jan 18, 2026
Evelyn L. Lenaz, age 98, of Biloxi, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026.
Mrs. Lenaz was born in Noxubee County, MS and was a longtime resident of the coast.
Survivors include her husband, Ernest Ray Lenaz.
A private graveside service will be held at the Biloxi National Cemetery.
Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport is honored to serve the family of Evelyn L....
Kaleb Ryan Engle
Jan 18, 2026
Kaleb Ryan Engle, age 23, was taken far too soon, leaving behind a family and community forever changed by his loss. Kaleb was a beloved son, grandson, brother, nephew, uncle, boyfriend, friend, and a proud father-to-be. He was known for his infectious spirit, his love for life, and the enormous heart he carried so naturally.
Kaleb is preceded in death by...
Chester Lyon Arnold, III
Jan 18, 2026
Chester Lyon Arnold III, of Saucier, MS, passed away peacefully in his home on January 18, 2026, at the age of 76.
Chester was born July 11, 1949, in Lawton, Oklahoma. He was a generous and loving man as well as a life-long Hank Williams fan. He served in the United States Army from Feb 21, 1968, to Dec 10, 1975....
Dorothy Anna Wehner Bernius
Jan 17, 2026
Dorothy Anna Wehner Bernius, age 91, of Gulfport, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026.
Mrs. Bernius was born in New Orleans, LA and had been a coast resident for about 30 years. She was a member of the Catholic faith. Mrs. Bernius was a graduate of the Charity Hospital School of Nursing.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald...
Stephen Lee Karr
Jan 17, 2026
Stephen “Steve” Lee Karr, 53, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026.
He was born on April 22, 1972, in Hillsdale, MI and adopted at 9 months old by John Karr and Jean Karr. He graduated from Addisan High School in 1991. He enjoyed watching movies, cowboys, Star Wars, painting, wrestling, and history on the World Wars...
Gamal Hanna
Jan 17, 2026
Our beloved Mom and Teta Gamal “Jimmie” (Fam) Hanna passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026. Her family was grateful to be by her side when she passed in Gulf Breeze, Florida, at the age of 93. Jimmie was born in Cairo, Egypt, on July 7, 1932, the first of two children for Hanna and Minerva Fam. She left Egypt...
Bonnie Jean Zirlott
Jan 16, 2026
Bonnie Jean Pickard Zirlott, 95, of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, peacefully passed away on January 16, 2026.
Born November 28, 1930, in Meridian, Mississippi, to Alex Lambert Pickard and Gladys Etheredge Pickard, Bonnie graduated from Meridian High School in 1948 and went on to clerical school. At 19 she moved to Washington, D.C., to serve in personnel for the federal government. In...
George Wilburn Thrash
Jan 16, 2026
George Wilburn Thrash, 83, of Biloxi, MS passed away on January 16, 2026.
He was born on September 1, 1942, in Jeminson, AL to Albert Ward Thrash and Alberta Price Thrash. He served in the United States Air Force for twenty years. He enjoyed fishing, watching Alabama football (Roll Tide), golfing, and squirrel hunting.
George was preceded in death by his parents,...
Vivian Joyce Drawdy
Jan 16, 2026
Vivian Joyce Scarborough Drawdy of Biloxi, MS passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Friday, January 16, 2026 in Gulfport, MS.
Born October 14, 1938 in Biloxi, Vivian lived a life rooted in faith, love, and service to others. Her trust in God guided her through every season of life, and she was a living example of grace, humility, and...
Carol Claverie Cantin
Jan 15, 2026
Carol Claverie Cantin, 82, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026.
A funeral service will be held at 3:00pm on Sunday, January 25, 2026 at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Ocean Springs. Friends may visit two hours prior.
Please check back for full obituary.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Homes is honored to serve the family of Carol Cantin.
Bryan Francis Rowe
Jan 14, 2026
Bryan Francis Rowe, age 78, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at the Biloxi VA Medical Center.
Bryan was born on September 27, 1947, to Carl and Margaret Rowe in Cleveland, Ohio. He honorably served 22 years in the United States Navy as a Seabee which allowed him to travel the world meeting his wife in the...
Samuel Francis Shorey
Jan 14, 2026
Samuel Francis Shorey (MSgt retired), age 91, passed away Wednesday, January 14, in Gulfport, Mississippi. He made his home in D’Iberville, Mississippi since 1973 and then Armed Forces Retirement Home, Valor Hall in 2025. He was born to Samuel Thomas and Frances (Smith) Shorey on April 14, 1934, in Lowell, Maine.
Sam graduated from Lee Academy, Lee Maine. He enrolled in...
Max Noel Harbison
Jan 13, 2026
Max N. Harbison, age 91, passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026.
Max was born November 1, 1934, in Russellville, Indiana. He has been a coastal resident for forty-nine years.
He was in the United States Air Force for 26 years before retiring on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
He will be remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather.
Max leaves cherished memories...
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