Obituaries
Sandra Eucaris Mejias
Dec 30, 2024
Sandra E. Mejias (Sandra Guerra), born on April 19, 1965, in David, Chiriquí, Panamá, peacefully departed this life on December, 30th, 2024 at the age of 59. A beloved Ocean Springs, Mississippi resident, for the past 16 years, Sandra’s life was a testament to hard work, love, and joy.
She was the cherished daughter of José Abelardo Guerra Espinoza and Cedoina...
Mary Elizabeth Cvitanovich
Dec 30, 2024
Most perfect sweetheart, Mary Elizabeth “Mary Beth” Cvitanovich, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, December 30, 2024.
Mary Beth was born on April 27, 1995, in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, to Tony and Ellen Cvitanovich. Like all her family members, Mary Beth possessed the quality of tenacity. She had a courageous persistence in her 29 years of life to...
Jacqueline "Jackie" Marie Wescovich
Dec 29, 2024
Jacqueline “Jackie” Marie Wescovich, 55, of St. Martin, MS passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2024 in St. Martin.
Jackie was born on June 23, 1969 in Chattanooga, TN to Jerry Davis and Marie Myrick Pardue. She attended Baton Rouge and Ocean Springs High Schools. Jackie was formerly employed with Quality Seafood, Lowe’s and Camping World. She enjoyed fishing boating, watching...
Father John James Kelly
Dec 29, 2024
Father John J. Kelly, 88, of Biloxi, peacefully passed away on December 29, 2024, following a brief illness.
A devoted servant of the Catholic Church, Father Kelly dedicated his life to faith, family, and fostering connections between his beloved Ireland and the United States.
Born on June 23, 1936, at Falnashamer House in Ballintogher, County Sligo, Ireland, Father Kelly faced an early...
Clara Belle Wescovich Koehler
Dec 29, 2024
Clara Belle Wescovich Koehler, 90, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2024 in Moss Point.
Mrs. Koehler was a native of Biloxi and a lifelong resident of the coast. She was of the Baptist faith. Mrs. Koehler was formerly employed with Winn Dixie and Boomtown Casino.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon E. Koehler; her parents,...
Duane "Allen" Davis
Dec 28, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Duane “Allen” Davis. He left us unexpectedly on December 28, 2024, at the age of 46, from his work home in Jackson, MS. His vibrant spirit will forever shine brightly in the hearts of all who knew him.
Allen was born on February 17, 1978 in Ocean Springs, MS. He...
John Stegall Heath
Dec 28, 2024
John Stegall Heath, 76, of Gulfport, Mississippi, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, December 28, 2024. He was a beloved son, husband, father, grandfather, and dedicated community servant.
John was a lifelong resident of Gulfport, born and raised by Robert and Mary Lou Heath. He graduated from Gulfport High School and went on to earn a degree in Accounting from...
Denis Farris Carlson
Dec 27, 2024
Denis Farris Carlson, age 71, of Gulfport died Friday, December 27, 2024.
Denis was born in Biloxi and was a resident of the coast most of his life. He was retired from South Central Bell.
Survivors include his children, Amanda Bennett (Andy), Adam Carlson (Carrie Ann), and Cory Carlson (Kelsey); seven grandchildren, Barrett, Langley, Brandt, Kendal, Miles, Cook and Cole; and his...
Virginia Lee Price
Dec 27, 2024
Virginia Price, 92, of Sicily Island, LA, died peacefully in the company of family in Ocean Springs, MS, where she had been receiving long term care. A native of Franklin Parish, LA, she was born Virginia Lee Dent to Marian Dent and Estelle Herrington.
Virginia grew up in Sicily Island, where she attended the local schools, cheerleading and playing basketball. Around...
Mitchell Wescovich, Jr.
Dec 26, 2024
Mitchell Wescovich, Jr., 82, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024 at Singing River Hospital, Gulfport.
Mitchell was born on May 23, 1942 in Biloxi, MS. He was a life-long resident of the Coast.
He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Olive (Blanchard) and Mitchell Wescovich, Sr. His sister, Clara Belle Wescovich Koehler passed three days...
Carolyn Buckley Bourgeois
Dec 26, 2024
Carolyn Buckley Bourgeois, born September 22, 1940, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2024.
Carolyn was born in Gulfport, MS and was a lifelong resident of the area. She attended St. Joseph’s Academy in Bay St. Louis, MS. Carolyn worked many years in retail sales and loved spending time with friends. Carolyn’s true dedication was to her family and her church,...
Doyle Dee Toms
Dec 26, 2024
Doyle Dee Toms, age 82, of Gulfport, MS passed away on December 26, 2024 at Saint Joseph Hospice.
He was born on June 2, 1942 in Jenks, OK to parents Doyle Edward Toms and Lorene Elizabeth Carroll. Doyle attended Jenks High School in Jenks, OK.
He received many awards and recognitions including, the Airforce Good Conduct medal w/5 OLC, joint service command...
Virginia Viola Larkey
Dec 26, 2024
Virginia Viola (Forester) Larkey, age 88, of Weirton, WV, passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home in Gulfport, with her loving family by her side, on December 26, 2024. She was born in Wick, Tyler West Virginia on December 12, 1936 to parents Clyde and Verga (Jones) Forester.
She enjoyed traveling, bowling, reading, and spending time with her family.
Mrs. Larkey is...
Carol Ann Gavins
Dec 26, 2024
Carol Ann Koellner Gavins, 90 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on December 26, 2024.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Homes is honored to serve the family of Carol Ann Gavins.
Frederick "Fred" Cecil Lowery
Dec 25, 2024
Frederick “Fred” Cecil Lowery, age 70, of Biloxi, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024.
Fred was born and raised in Biloxi, MS completing 9th grade at St. Martin High School. He worked as a self-employed construction worker most of his life. He loved fishing, carpentry work, baseball and spending time with family. He was a longtime fan of the Atlanta...
Patricia Ann Smith
Dec 24, 2024
Patricia Ann Smith, 70, of D'Iberville, MS passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2024. She was born December 30, 1953 to Raymond and Vivian Kelly.
A graveside service will be held at 10 am on Friday, January 3, 2025 at Biloxi National Cemetery.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Patricia Ann Smith.
Stephen Pressley Parks
Dec 23, 2024
Stephen Pressley Parks “Stevie”, the 14th child of Arnold and Juanita Parks, born on January 8th, 1954, passed away on December 23rd, 2024. He was a resident of Gautier, Mississippi.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Arnold Emerson Parks, Sr. and Julia Juanita Johnson Parks of Gautier, Mississippi; sisters: Phyllis Parks Luxenberg, Freda Parks Roberts and Renee Parks Clark...
Rose Marie Goode
Dec 23, 2024
Rose Marie Goode, 91, passed away Monday, December 23, 2024. She was born April 27, 1933 in Biloxi, MS to Lorenzo and Lillian Krohn.
Rose graduated from Biloxi High School in 1951. She went to nursing school and became a Registered Nurse. She met and married David Goode, an Air Force Lieutenant at Keesler Air Force Base. They had a great...
Carney "Skip" Murphy
Dec 23, 2024
Carney “Skip” Murphy of Ocean Springs passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024, at age 86.
Born in Clarksville, Tennessee, Skip joined the Air Force and retired out of Keesler in 1973. He later worked at Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula. He was an active member of St. Alphonsus Church in Ocean Springs, volunteering in the St. Vincent de Paul Society and...
Darren Scott Derouen
Dec 23, 2024
Darren Scott Derouen, 61, of D’Iberville, MS passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024 in Ocean Springs.
Scott was born in Biloxi, MS on March 14, 1963 to Fabian Derouen and Mary Margaret (Landry) Derouen. He graduated from St. Martin High School in 1981 and worked formally as a car sales manager. Scott made an impression on everyone he met from...
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