Obituaries
Lt. Col. Norman Allyn Higgins
Jun 17, 2025
Norman “Jabo” Allyn Higgins (Lt. Col., USAF Retired), aged 89, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. Norman was born on January 27, 1936, in Natchez, MS to Norman Woody Higgins and Allye Mae Neely Higgins. When he was in the 8th grade, he moved to Yazoo City, MS and was a 1954 graduate of Yazoo City High School....
Gloria Marie Quin Wall
Jun 16, 2025
Gloria Marie Quin Wall, age 84, of Gulfport, Mississippi, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, June 16, 2025.
Gloria was born on June 27, 1940, in New Orleans, Louisiana and was the only daughter of Charles “Honey” Preston Quin and Mildred Marie Sandifer Quin of Osyka, Mississippi.
Gloria made a profession of faith in Christ as her...
Robert William "Billy" Baronich
Jun 16, 2025
Robert William “Billy” Baronich passed away on Monday, June 16, 2025, at home, surrounded by his wife and children after a 15-month war with Pancreatic Cancer.
Billy was born in Biloxi, MS, and is the oldest of two sons from Bobby and Jerry Kay Baronich.
After graduating from high school, Billy enlisted in the U.S. Army where he served his country for...
Allan E. Southworth, Sr.
Jun 15, 2025
Allan E Southworth, Sr., age 74, of Long Beach, MS, passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2025.
Allan was a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and brother.
He was preceded in death by his son, Allan Southworth, Jr.; grandson, Michael Allan Southworth; sister, Linda Southworth; and parents, Ollie and Alda Southworth.
He is survived by his wife, Denise Southworth; children, Diane Southworth McKee,...
Nancy C. Landrum
Jun 13, 2025
Nancy Caranna Landrum departed this life on Friday, June 13, 2025, just a few days short of her 76th birthday.
Nancy graduated from Biloxi High School and attended the University of Southern Mississippi.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Lanny Landrum; parents, Cono A. Caranna and Katherine Caranna; brother, Cono A. Caranna II; and grandson, Adam Ross...
Edward Hickman
Jun 12, 2025
Edward Hickman, age 69, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025.
Edward was the beloved son of the late Nettie Joyce Scarborough Hickman and William L. Hickman. He was also preceded in death by his nephew, Darrell Hickman.
Edward is lovingly remembered by his brothers, Glen Hickman, Wayne Hickman and his wife Triena, Brad Hickman and his wife Dena; and his sister,...
Patricia D. Dunbar
Jun 12, 2025
Patricia Diane Park Dunbar, 65, of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, passed away peacefully into the Father's loving arms on Thursday, June 12, 2025.
Patricia was born on February 1, 1960 in Tupelo, MS to Roy D. Park and Jimmie Thelma Curry Poole. She retired from Huntington Ingalls after 27 years as a finance analyst with several groups in the shipyard. She loved...
Jerry Wayne Smith
Jun 11, 2025
It is with great sadness that the family of Jerry Wayne Smith announces his sudden passing. Jerry's journey on this earth ended as he stepped from time to eternity on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at his home on Old Biloxi Road south of Daisy Vestry. His passing has left a void in the lives of his family, friends, and his...
Jerry "Cliff" Bowers
Jun 10, 2025
Jerry “Cliff” Bowers, age 65, passed away on June 10, 2025, in Vancleave, Mississippi.
Born on June 2, 1960, Cliff lived a life defined by independence, passion, and authenticity. He worked for many years as a skilled mechanic and body repairman at Vancleave Body Shop and JT Auto in Vancleave, where his talent and dedication left a lasting impression.
Cliff had a...
Everett John "Jay" Ferris III
Jun 10, 2025
Everett John “Jay” Ferris III passed away peacefully on June 10, 2025, at his home in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, overlooking his favorite view of the golf course and surrounded by love, family, and friends.
Jay was born on October 30, 1957, in Yazoo City, Mississippi. He proudly served in the United States Air Force and had a lifelong passion for aviation....
Gregory Malcolm Comstock
Jun 9, 2025
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Gregory Malcolm Comstock, age 71, of Biloxi, who left us on Monday, June 9, 2025, surrounded by family and loved ones. Mr. Comstock was a lifelong resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. He graduated from Biloxi High School and attended Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Pass Christian. Greg was a...
Dolores "Dorie" Inez Kneale Smith
Jun 9, 2025
Dolores “Dorie” Smith , age 94, of Biloxi, passed away Monday, June 9, 2025.
Dolores was born October 8, 1930 to Inez Boney Kneale and Joseph Kneale. She was raised and lived her whole life on Biloxi Back Bay.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jerry Sr; her son, Jerry Jr; and her sister, Barbara “Bobbie” Dildy.
Dolores is...
Vincent Joseph Grippo
Jun 8, 2025
Mr. Vincent Joseph Grippo, age 95, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2025.
There are no services scheduled at this time.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Vincent Jospeh Grippo
Elsie Elender Jenkins Cranford
Jun 8, 2025
Elsie Elender Jenkins Cranford, age 88, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 8, 2025, in Gulfport, MS. Born on May 13, 1937, in Crandall, MS, to Perry and Esther Jenkins, Elsie led an extraordinary life full of achievements and compassion.
From modest beginnings, where her mother crafted her dresses from flour sacks, and learning to drive a logging truck despite her...
Eugene Peter Papania
Jun 8, 2025
Eugene Peter Papania, 93, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2025, in Gulfport.
Mr. Papania was born in Gulfport and was a lifelong resident and member of the Catholic faith. He previously served in the US Marine Corps. He was a retired electrician.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline Holliman Papania; his parents, Leon and Nellie...
Guylene "GiGi" Lerino
Jun 6, 2025
Guylene "GiGi" Lerino, 47, of D'Iberville, MS, passed away on June 6, 2025. Born on July 21, 1977, in Biloxi, MS, Guylene was a lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast, where she touched the lives of many throughout her journey.
Inspired by her desire to care for others, she completed her education at Biloxi High School and furthered her studies in...
Mary Alice Jefferson Ladner Elrod
Jun 6, 2025
Mary Alice Jefferson Ladner Elrod, of Long Beach, MS, passed away Friday, June 6, 2025, in Gulfport, MS.
Mary Alice was born on July 4, 1946 in New Orleans, LA. She was of the Catholic Faith and a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church in Long Beach, MS. She was a wonderful Loving Mother & Grandmother who worked in the banking...
William Thurman Evans, Jr
Jun 6, 2025
William Thurman Evans, Jr., (Bill) age 79 of Biloxi, MS, passed away on Friday, June 6, 2025, at River Chase Village in Gautier, MS.
Bill was born on January 6, 1946, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to William Thurman Evans, Sr. and Roma Mae Townsend. He served in the United States Marine Corps from 1963-1967. He was born again on November 26,...
Thomas Eugene Tuttle
Jun 3, 2025
Thomas E. Tuttle of Sparks, NV passed away on June 3, 2025, in Ocean Springs, MS from Dementia. Born October 17, 1947, in Scottsbluff, NE, to Richard D. and Bonnie J. Tuttle. Tom was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Gerald; and sister, Vickie Dunn. When Tom was a young boy his family moved to Paso Robles, CA. He...
Margaret Ann Mallard Hull
Jun 3, 2025
Margaret Ann (Mallard) Hull, 60, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at her home in Gulfport.
She was born on March 20, 1965, in Jacksonville, FL. Her hobbies were gardening and spending time with kids and grandkids and going to Ponce De Leon Springs with family.
Margaret was preceded in death by her mother, Peggy Hesler. She is...
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