Obituaries
Linda Eileen Allen
May 10, 2025
Linda Eileen Allen, 78, of Gulfport, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2025. She was born in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania, on November 8, 1946.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Lewis and Queenie Shank, sister Beatrice Shank-Long, and daughter Donna Ellis Nevills, and granddaughter LaShay Nevills. Linda was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
She is survived by her daughter,...
Shelton George Cambre
May 29, 2025
Shelton George Cambre, 92 of Gautier, MS passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2025.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00am on Monday, June 2, 2025 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Gautier, MS. Friends may visit one hour prior.
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Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Homes is honored to serve the family of Shelton Cambre.
Leslie George Hartshorn
May 28, 2025
Leslie George Hartshorn, 69, of Saucier, MS passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, in Saucier.
Leslie was born on July 12, 1955, in Springfield, IL to Ralph Hartshorn and Garnet Sells. He graduated from St. Bernard High School and from Blue Cliff College with an associate's degree. He was employed with Charlie Fridge Construction, Charles Oliver Construction, Ray White Construction...
Alvin Frances Vogt
May 27, 2025
Alvin Frances Vogt of Biloxi, Mississippi, died at the age of 90 years old on May 27, 2025.
He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Alice Mae Gollott Vogt; his parents, Albert Vogt and Linas Langlinais Vogt; his brother, Lloyd Vogt; and his cousin, Beverly Kovacevich, who was like a sister to him.
Alvin is survived by his children, Scarlett...
Melba Harris
May 27, 2025
Melba “Bo” Harris, 82, a cherished mother, devoted wife, and beloved member of the Ocean Springs community, passed away surrounded by unwavering love from her family on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and tireless dedication.
Born to W.A. and Geraldine Smith, Melba was raised with a deep appreciation for family, faith, and sports—traits that would...
Nancy Herring Irwin
May 26, 2025
Nancy Herring Irwin July 22, 1954 - May 26, 2025
On July 22, 1954, Nancy Sue Herring was born to Troy E. Herring, Jr. and Mildred Sanders Herring of Gulfport, MS. As the third child of five, she was known to her siblings as the "middle child". Nancy passed peacefully on May 26, 2025, at 12:10 am in Atmore, Alabama surrounded...
Jeremy Scott Forehand
May 26, 2025
Jeremy Scott Forehand, 47, of Ocean Springs passed away on Monday, May 26, 2025 after a courageous 8-year battle with cancer (#WrasslinCancer), surrounded by his loving wife and daughters at his home.
He was born on September 9, 1977, in Biloxi, Mississippi to William "Billy" Forehand, Jr. and Marlene Letort Forehand. He attended D’Iberville schools and graduated in 1996. He attended...
Leeward "Bugga" Danise
May 25, 2025
Leeward “Bugga” Danise, age 87, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 25, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. Born on December 3, 1937, in Biloxi, he was a lifelong resident of Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Bugga dedicated his life to his country as a proud Sergeant First Class (Mess Sergeant) of the National Guard, and as a devout and faithful parishioner of...
Ruth Everton Jean Holliman
May 24, 2025
Ruth Everton Jean Holliman, age 86, of Gulfport, passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2025.
Ruth was born on December 30, 1938, in Gulfport to Clifton Holliman, Sr. and Agnes May Holliman. She loved coloring, singing, Elvis Presley’s music, and Jesus.
Ruth was preceded in death by her parents; a stillborn brother who was unnamed; a stillborn sister who was unnamed; and...
Norma Arcilla Bijou
May 23, 2025
Norma Arcilla Bijou, 88, of Long Beach, MS passed away on Friday, May 23, 2025.
Ms. Norma was a longtime resident of the MS Gulf Coast. She was a talented musician who taught piano lessons to dozens of community young people enhancing their skills in music. Her hobby was playing the piano. She was an active member of St. Thomas Catholic...
Charles Delano Gerrald
May 23, 2025
Charles “Charlie” Delano Gerrald, of Statesboro, Georgia, passed away on Friday, May 23, 2025. He was at home in Gulfport and surrounded by loved ones at the time of his death.
Mr. Gerrald spent a career honorably serving his country in the United Stated Army, including two tours in the Vietnam War. Noteworthy accomplishments included numerous service medals, decorations, and commendations...
Ronald "Ron" Peresich
May 23, 2025
Ronald Giles Peresich passed away peacefully at home on May 23, 2025. He was 82.
Ron lived all but the very first few years of his life in Biloxi, growing up on Hopkins Boulevard. He was the oldest of five children of Giles Harkness Peresich and Beatrice Bisso Peresich. He grew up playing baseball, eventually earning a baseball scholarship to pitch...
Claudette Quigley
May 23, 2025
Claudette Mihojevich Quigley, born October 8, 1930, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on May 23, 2025 at the age of 94. Claudette was a lifelong resident of Biloxi and was raised on “The Point” as a proud member of the Croatian community.
She graduated from Sacred Heart High School as Valedictorian of the Class of 1948....
Jacqueline Yvonne Barhanovich Campbell
May 23, 2025
On Friday, May 23, Jacqueline “Jackie” Barhanovich Campbell slipped away from this earth to be reunited with the love of her life, husband Adron Campbell, who had preceded her to heaven. They had been married for over 60 years.
A Biloxi native, Jackie was the daughter of the late Antonia “Toni” Stanovich Barhanovich and late Anthony Barhanovich. Her brother, Jock Wayne,...
Reverend Daniel William Hayes
May 22, 2025
Reverend Daniel William Hayes, 79, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2025.
Dan was born in Monroe, MI in 1946 and served in the US Navy during the Vietnam war as a Navy seal and received 2 purple hearts. He married Sharon in 1967 and began his family while working in construction. He eventually co-owned a construction...
Janice Zimmer
May 22, 2025
Janice Diane Zimmer, 61, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 22, 2025 surrounded by the love of her family. Born in Philadelphia, PA, Janice brought light, laughter, and a spark of bold honesty to every life she touched.
Janice was married to her beloved husband, Mark, for 38 years. A partnership built on love, loyalty, and shared joy. Together, they raised...
Marilyn Schommer York
May 22, 2025
Marilyn “maw maw fish” Schommer York passed away on May 22, 2025. She was born on May 12, 1943, in New Orleans, Louisiana, grew up in Metairie, and lived in various cities in Louisiana before relocating to Biloxi, Mississippi in 1976.
Marilyn dedicated over 20 years of her career to Swingster Textiles in Gulfport and Ocean Springs. Following the closure of...
Taylor "Tater Bug" Orr
May 21, 2025
Taylor “Tater Bug” Orr, 30, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 in Biloxi.
Taylor was born on April 11, 1995 in Biloxi, MS to Robert L. Orr, Jr. and Tammy M. Orr. She was a graduate of Biloxi High School and MGCCC, where she received her associate’s degree. Taylor loved her family and had a love for...
Carlos Bruce Carroll
May 20, 2025
Carlos Bruce Carroll, 50, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 in Vancleave.
Carlos was born in Dothan, AL to Fran Pabon Schauger and Joseph Edgar Carroll on January 18, 1975. He was a lifelong resident of the MS Gulf Coast. Carlos loved hunting, fishing and spending time at the creek. He worked as a brick...
Cecelia Salley Spinks
May 20, 2025
Cecelia Salley Spinks, 77 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on May 20, 2025.
She was born on December 31, 1947, at Saint Francis Hospital in Monroe, Louisiana, and given the birth name of Cecelia Carlton Salley. She was married to her husband, Harrison (Harry) Spinks on June 4, 1966, and took the name Cecilia Salley Spinks. She grew up in...
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