Dec 6, 2023

James Edwin “Ed” Williams, 62 of Ocean Springs, MS went to be with his heavenly father and sister on December 6, 2023.

He was born on February 20, 1961 to Jimmy and Frances Williams in Biloxi, MS. Ed graduated from Ocean Springs High School in 1979. He served in the Army from 1980 to 1986. In 1986, he returned to...

Dec 5, 2023

Mr. Barry Warren Maggard, age 65, of Saucier, MS/Pound, VA passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2023.

Barry was a long-term resident of the MS Gulf Coast recently relocating to Pound, VA.  Barry graduated from West Harrison High School and attended college in Nashville, TN.  Barry was a loving son to William Warren Maggard and Johnnie Ruth Maggard.  He was...

Dec 5, 2023

 

Rose Mary Higginbotham Tiblier, 93, a native of the Biloxi/D’Iberville area, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, December 5, 2023. God chose this special day to take her into His loving arms to be with Him and her heavenly family.

Rose Mary was born on May 20, 1930, in Biloxi, MS to Nelson and Edna Higginbotham....

Dec 3, 2023

 

With heavy hearts, my sister and I announce the loss of our dad, Roger J. Cervantes on Sunday, December 3, 2023.

Roger is survived by two daughters, two granddaughters, six great-grandchildren, five great great-grandchildren, five nephews, and one niece. He is also survived by his former wife and mother of his daughters, Mary Anderson.

He is preceded in death...

Dec 3, 2023

 

Irvin Albert Rocco, age 64, of Biloxi entered into God’s Kingdom on Sunday, December 3, 2023.

Irvin was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was a lifelong and avid fisherman and a bus driver at Ocean Springs School District for 14 years.

Irvin was preceded in death by his parents, Bessie Nell Cook Rocco and Albert Chuck Rocco,...

Dec 2, 2023

Henry Lee Ross Jr., age 59, of Biloxi, MS, departed unexpectedly on Saturday, December 2, 2023. 

Mr. Ross was a longtime resident of the MS Gulf Coast. He was a graduate of Biloxi High and went on to complete his associates at MGCCC, his Bachelor's Degree at USM in Business Management, as well as his Masters in Computer Networking at...

Dec 2, 2023

 

Nelda “June” Ivy, 83, of Vancleave, MS, passed away on Saturday, Dec 2, 2023.

June was born in Paris, TX and raised in Lancaster, TX by her mother and step father Dovie and Edward Martin. She married Rufus Paul Ivy July 1967 in Dallas, TX where she gave birth to her only son, Rufus Paul Ivy II.  They moved...

Dec 2, 2023

Mrs. Lou Ella (Viator) Barq, 97, of Biloxi, MS, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 2, 2023 surrounded by her family.

She was born in Biloxi on January 17, 1926, to Victoria Eve Capo and Joseph Jaubert Viator Sr. She attended St. Joseph’s Academy in Bay St. Louis, where she graduated in 1945. A devout Catholic, she considered becoming a...

Dec 2, 2023

 

Audrey Marion Lechner Batia, 95, passed away December 2, 2023. She was born September 6, 1928 in Biloxi along-side her twin sister Aurelia to Henry and Maude “Baker” Lechner.

Audrey embraced life with a spirit of elegance and a heart full of compassion. Known for her warm welcoming heart, she touched the lives of those around her in ways...

Dec 2, 2023

Lucille Collins was born in Baton Rouge, LA on November 8, 1931 and died peacefully on Saturday, December 2, 2023.  She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Leonard Collins. 

Lucille is survived by her children, Karen Redd (Eddy), Linda Collins, Kenneth Collins, Patricia Mangrum (Michael) and Nancy Butts (Michael). She was the proud grandmother to six grandchildren: Annie Redd,...

Dec 1, 2023

 

Mary Dolores Rodriguez, age 81, of Gulfport, passed away on Friday, December 1, 2023.

Mary was born in El Paso, TX on May 1, 1942 to Raymundo Rodriguez and Elvira Villegas. She was a Licensed Master Social Worker. She liked to dance and run.

Mary is survived by her children, Thalia Mullins (Robert Flores), Carl Mullins (Laurie), Alisha Mullins,...

Dec 1, 2023

Mr. William Clifford Beddingfield, age 62, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Friday, December 1, 2023.

There are no services scheduled at this time.

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. William Clifford Beddingfield.

Dec 1, 2023

Alan Winston Hill, 88, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Friday, December 1, 2023 in Gulfport.

There will be a graveside service on Friday, December 8, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Biloxi National Cemetery in Biloxi, MS.

Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Home, O'Neal Road, Gulfport, is honored to serve the Hill family.

Dec 1, 2023

Nov 30, 2023

 

Richard “Rick” Judson Christmas passed away at home on Thursday, November 30, 2023. He was preceded in death by his father J.Y. Christmas, mother Elva Downing Christmas, brother Jimmy Christmas and survived by his wife Nancy Christmas of 58 years, sister Merrie Christmas, niece Jessica Richardson (William), and nephew Zack Christmas. 

Rick spent most of his life in the...

Nov 30, 2023

William "Bill" J. Cohn, 69, of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, passed away on November 30, 2023, at his residence. Born on May 8, 1954, in St. Louis, Missouri, Bill was a simple man who loved his family dearly. He had a special bond with his granddaughter Lucia and cherished his extended family. Bill had a great love for dogs, especially his beloved...

Nov 30, 2023

Maria Corazon “Cora” Darrah, age 82, of Biloxi, passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2023.

 

Mrs. Darrah had been living in Biloxi for 16 years. She was originally from the Philippines. She had been an active member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church of Biloxi. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother and will be missed by...

Nov 29, 2023

 

Alvis Beethoven “A.B.” Rutland, age 89, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 surrounded by his family in Gulfport.

A.B. was born September 15, 1934 in Mt. Olive, Mississippi. He was the son of the late Charles Lafayette Rutland and Mary Ellen “Mollye” Speed. A.B. graduated from Mt. Olive High School in 1953 and was a...

Nov 28, 2023

 

Heather S. Rice, 52, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 in Diamondhead, MS.

Heather was born on May 26, 1971 in Biloxi, MS to Billy Joe Smith and Pamela Hebert Smith. She graduated from USM in 1996 with a BA in Psychology. Heather served in the U.S. Army from 1999 until 2004 providing intelligence support...

Nov 28, 2023

David Alan Freeman, 57, of Gautier, MS passed away Tuesday, November 28th, 2023.

David was born October 28, 1966 in Morristown, NJ to Kenneth Glenn Freeman and Alice Valena Freeman. He owned and ran multiple businesses throughout his life. David was very interested and loved working on Triumph Standard 10s. He was a master carpenter and a wonderful caregiver for...