Obituaries
Illa Leah Perez
Feb 22, 2026
Illa Leah Perez, 73, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2026, in Gulfport.
Illa was born in Gulfport on July 13, 1952, to Charles and Annie Dye. For over 30 years, Illa poured her heart into caring for children and walking alongside families through life’s earliest milestones. She held tiny hands, celebrated first steps and first words and...
Paul Henry Blades
Feb 21, 2026
Paul Henry Blades, age 80, of Saucier, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026, in Biloxi, MS, after a short stay at the Biloxi VA.
Paul was born November 23, 1945, in Magnolia, MS, to Ephriam and Ruby Blades. After graduating from Woodland High School in Amite, LA, he attended trade school for drafting. Directly after trade school, Paul was drafted...
Deborah Smith
Feb 21, 2026
Deborah JoAnn Smith, 64, of D’Iberville, Mississippi, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026.
Born on February 28, 1961, in Biloxi, Mississippi, Deborah was the beloved daughter of Herman and Beulah Smith. She was a proud graduate of Biloxi High School and Jeff Davis Community College. She also completed culinary school. Deborah was known for her caring heart and dedicated her...
Anne Brown
Feb 21, 2026
Anne Marie Brown, age 87, of Gulfport MS passed away on February 21, 2026 at home surrounded by family. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Mrs. Brown was born on November 16, 1938 in Philadelphia, PA to Kyran and Helen Baker. She was a proud graduate of West...
Clifton Arnold Black, Sr.
Feb 21, 2026
With gratitude for a life of service, strength, and steadfast love, we celebrate the legacy of Clifton Arnold Black, Sr., who entered eternal rest at the age of 79.
Born on March 1, 1946, in Baltimore, Maryland, to the late Maurice and Mary Black, Clifton was shaped by humble beginnings, strong roots, and an unshakable sense of duty. He grew up...
Elbert Freddie Blackwell
Feb 20, 2026
Elbert Freddie "Bo" Blackwell, 74 years old, a resident of Pass Christian, MS, passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026.
Bo was born on October 7, 1951 in Gulfport, MS, to Freddie Blackwell and Pearline Marie Townsend. Bo worked as a commercial truck driver for numerous years. He loved working with his hands, and helping others.
Bo is preceded in death by...
Peter Hickman Barrett
Feb 20, 2026
Peter Hickman Barrett, 78, of Gulfport, Mississippi, who practiced law on the Mississippi Gulf Coast for over 50 years, passed away at his home on Friday, February 20, 2026. Peter was born on June 9, 1947, to his parents, William Earl “Bill” Barrett, Sr. and Esther Scott Barrett, he graduated from Gulfport High School in 1964 and attended the University...
Patricia Beatrice Carter
Feb 19, 2026
Beloved daughter, wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, Patricia Beatrice Carter, peacefully received her wings on February 19, 2026, and is now resting with the Lord.
Patricia Beatrice Harris was born January 22, 1940, to the late Carl William Harris, Sr., and Luecresha Freightman Harris. She was the 3rd oldest of 9 children to “Sweet Daddy” and “Sweet Mama”, as they...
Tony O'Neal Parnell
Feb 19, 2026
Tony O’Neal Parnell, 65, of Vancleave, Mississippi, went home to be with the Lord on February 19, 2026.
Tony was a man of quiet strength—never one to wear his emotions on his sleeve, yet deeply devoted to his family and his community. He was a man whose love showed up in consistency, hard work, and faithfulness.
He shared 43 years of marriage...
Louis Ellis Green
Feb 19, 2026
Louis Ellis Green, 93, of Biloxi, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2026. He was born on August 25, 1932, in Hazlehurst, Mississippi, to the late Jobie Green and Thelma Johnson.
Mr. Green lived a life defined by service, discipline, faith, and devotion to family. He proudly served in the United States Army for more than twenty years, retiring with...
Marcia Dawley Cooper
Feb 19, 2026
Marica Dawley Cooper was born on August 14, 1942. She passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 83, in her home in Biloxi, Mississippi.
In Marica’s free time she enjoyed spending time with her dog, Baby. They took frequent trips together to Arby’s, Walmart and the thrift store, they were each other’s greatest companions. Marcia also enjoyed hobbies such as...
Janice Broussard Bush
Feb 18, 2026
Janice Broussard Bush, raised in Biloxi MS, lovingly known as “Jan Jan,” was born on January 15, 1947, and departed this earth peacefully on February 18, 2026 to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Janice never met a stranger and brought happiness to everyone she encountered through her gentle and joyful nature. She loved dancing, music, creating crafts, and...
George Joseph Grego
Feb 16, 2026
George Joseph Grego of Michigan, passed away at his home in Ocean Springs, Mississippi on Monday, February 16, 2026 at the age of 65.
George was born on January 8, 1961 in Detroit, Michigan to George and Antoinette (Sicilia) Grego. He graduated from Michigan State University and was a longtime owner and manager of Como's Italian Restaurant in Ferndale, Michigan. He...
Nem Badger, Jr.
Feb 16, 2026
Nem Badger, Jr., age 82, of Gulfport passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026.
Mr. Badger was a resident of the Armed Forces Retirement Home. He was born in Batesville, MS and retired from the United States Air Force in 1981 as a TSgt after serving our country for 20 years. He was a member of the Baptist faith.
Mr. Badger is...
Susan C. Sekul
Feb 16, 2026
Susan C. Balius Sekul, age 76, of Biloxi, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026.
She was born in Biloxi to Eulalie Boney Balius and Leon P. Balius, Sr. She attended Sacred Heart Catholic High School where she graduated in 1967. She married her husband, Morris G. Sekul, in 1971 and celebrated 54 years together. Susan was employed for over 30...
Mary "Janie" Lester
Feb 16, 2026
Mary “Janie” Lester, 77 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on February 16, 2026.
She was born on September 19, 1948 in Ocean Springs, MS to Ore Mae Wilson and Joseph Wilson. She was employed in Housekeeping at a hotel/ hospital. She loved gardening, sewing, and crafting.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Ore Mae Wilson and Joseph Wilson, and...
Hazel Marie Pitalo
Feb 16, 2026
Hazel Langlinais Pitalo, age 100, of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by the love of her family, on February 16, 2026.
Hazel was born in Youngsville, Louisiana, to Obey and Isabelle Langlinais and moved to Biloxi, Mississippi, at an early age. She later made her home in Ocean Springs, where she spent many years in Gulf...
Bruce Henry Leger
Feb 15, 2026
Bruce Henry Leger, age 80, of Biloxi, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026.
Bruce was born in Lewiston, ME to Edwin Leger and Loretta Leger. Bruce was enlisted in U.S. Air Force from 1971 to 1991. He served as a Security Police Officer from 1971 to 1986 and in the Air Force Communications from 1986 to 1991. After his service...
Irving Hance, III
Feb 14, 2026
September 30, 1942-February 14, 2026
“He made us Happy”
Air Force Veteran, Casino Pitt Boss, Golfer, Crabber, Caregiving Son, and Lifelong Partner to Joy Young.
He is survived by sisters Gay Meister and Amity Hance Prodromou, nephews Evan, Andy, Ted and Nate, and grand nieces and nephews Ash, Amita, Tessa, Stavro, Steve, Caribel, and Irving.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family...
Todd Michael Claverie
Feb 14, 2026
Todd Michael Delcuze’ Claverie, age 53, of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026.
Todd was a longtime resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. In his 30s, he earned his GED and later pursued higher education, obtaining his college degree as a Medical Assistant. He was a true example of perseverance and determination — living proof that it...
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