Obituaries
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...
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 "Grammie" Pha Stewart, 92, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2026 in Gulfport.
Funeral Services will be held at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home on Howard Avenue in Biloxi on Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 12:00 pm. Friends may visit from 10:00 am until service time. Interment will follow at D'Iberville Memorial Park.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve...
Christie Lynn Laferriere
Aug 31, 2026
Christie Lynn Laferriere, of Biloxi, Mississippi, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2026 at the age of 37.
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Howard Avenue in Biloxi at 1:00 p.m. Friends are invited to visit one hour prior.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Christie Lynn Laferriere.
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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...
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...
John Gary Whatley
Aug 24, 2026
John Gary Whatley, 90 of Vancleave, MS passed away on Monday, August 24, 2026.
Private services will be held.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Homes is honored to serve the family of John Gary Whatley.
Robin Spivey Schenk
Aug 24, 2026
Robin Spivey Schenk, 61, of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, went home to the Lord on Monday August 24, 2026 following a courageous bout with cancer. Born in New Orleans, Robin grew up on the Gulf Coast. Along with her loving husband Ron she raised their children Caitlin and Zachary in Buffalo, NY which was home to the Schenks for 34 years.
Robin...
Sylvia Ann Seymour
Aug 24, 2026
Sylvia “Ann” Seymour, 83, passed away on Monday, August 24, 2026. She was born on November 3, 1942, the second child of Sidney and Stephanie Fountain, who along with her sister, Delores Fountain Puzz, preceded her in death. She lived in d’Iberville throughout her life. She graduated from Sacred Heart Academy in Biloxi and began working as a dental receptionist....
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...
Patrick "Pat" Murphy Taranto
Aug 22, 2026
Patrick “Pat” Murphy Taranto, 65, of D’Iberville, Mississippi, passed away from natural causes on August 22, 2026. Born November 25, 1960, in Biloxi, Mississippi, Pat spent his life along the Mississippi Gulf Coast, surrounded by the people, food, traditions, and way of life that he loved.
Pat was preceded in death by his parents, Anthony Arnold Taranto, Sr. and Trula Tapper,...
Allen Dearborn Carter
Aug 22, 2026
Allen Dearborn Carter, Jr., 83, of Gulfport, died Saturday, August 22, 2026, in Gulfport.
Mr. Carter was born in Laconia, NH and has been a resident of Gulfport since 1986. He was a retired tool and die machinist. His hobbies were hunting, fishing and camping.
Mr. Carter was preceded in death by his wife, Donna Marie Gale Carter. Survivors include two daughters;...
Stephanie Mallette Posey
Aug 21, 2026
Stephanie M. Posey, affectionately known as Mimi, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2026 at the age of 58.
Mimi was a woman who loved with her whole heart. She had a way of making the people around her feel loved, welcomed, and cared for, and her greatest joy in life was her family.
Her grandchildren were her world. She loved each...
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...
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