Obituaries
James M. Lancaster, Sr.
Feb 22, 2023
The Reverend Deacon James (Jim) M. Lancaster, Sr., age 82, passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at his home in Ocean Springs, Mississippi.
He was born on November 1, 1940 in Greenville, MS, to Archie and Irma Lancaster. He was a member of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Ocean Springs where he served as deacon and was active in...
Joseph St. Amant
Feb 22, 2023
Joseph Elliot St. Amant, age 53, of Biloxi, Mississippi passed away on February 22, 2023.
Joseph was born on September 8, 1969 to Bernard and Martha St. Amant in Biloxi, Mississippi. He graduated from Biloxi High School in 1987. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Human and Health sciences from the University of Southern Mississippi. He later received...
Vien Thi Nguyen
Feb 21, 2023
Vien Thi Nguyen, 66, of D'Iberville, MS passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2023. Mrs. Nguyen was born March 14, 1956 to Duc and Vien Nguyen.
In her free time, Mrs. Nguyen enjoyed gardening, knitting, and spending time with her grandkids when they visited.
Survivors include her husband, Ban Van Le; and children, Thuc Le (wife: ThaoLy Vo) and family,...
Consuelo Lee
Feb 20, 2023
Mrs. Consuelo Lee, age 76, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023 in Biloxi in her sleep.
Mrs. Lee was born on December 28, 1946 in Angeles City, Philippines. She was the beloved wife of Kim Lee for 48 years. Mrs. Lee loved cooking and taking care of her family.
Mrs. Lee was preceded in death...
Robert Draughn Statzer
Feb 20, 2023
Robert Draughn “Bobby” Statzer, 54, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023 in Gulfport.
Bobby was born in Farmville, VA on June 10, 1968 to William Bernard Statzer and Marjorie Marye Cox Statzer. He attended Prince Edward Academy and served in the US Navy Seabees. He was the owner of Statzers Outdoors and was a lifelong ham radio operator.
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Kenneth Everitt Necaise
Feb 20, 2023
Kenneth Everitt “Cracky” Necaise, 76, of Long Beach, MS passed away Monday, February 20, 2023 at Gulfport Memorial Hospital.
He was born September 17, 1946 to Everitt Necaise and Florence Rider. He attended St. Thomas Elementary and Long Beach High School. Kenneth was employed by Frito-Lay and Dickie’s Potato Chip Company.
Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents and...
Billy Joe Gilson Sr.
Feb 19, 2023
Billy Joe Gilson Sr., 82, of Vancleave, MS passed away Sunday, February 19, 2023. Billy was born April 30, 1940 to George and Hazel Gilson.
Though he was a native to Arkansas, Billy resided on the Mississippi Gulf Coast for over 60 years and worked as a truck driver. He was a beloved father, grandfather, and friend. Billy was...
Nola Fritz Jones
Feb 18, 2023
Nola Fritz Jones, 93, of Biloxi, MS passed away Saturday, February 18, 2023. Mrs. Jones was born May 12, 1929.
A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Monday, February 27, 2023 at the Howard Avenue Chapel of Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home. Friends are invited to visit at 10 AM. Interment will be at Coalville Cemetery.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral...
Howard Rutland
Feb 18, 2023
Charles Howard Rutland, age 80, of Gulfport passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 18, 2023.
Originally from Mount Olive, Mississippi. Howard was preceded in death by his father, Leff Rutland and mother, Molly Speed Rutland; brothers, John, Lawrence and Jerry Rutland; sister, Ann Helm; and beloved wife of 58 years, June Kahler Rutland.
He is survived by his daughter, Larissa...
James William "JW" Short
Feb 17, 2023
James William “JW” Short, 86, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Friday, February 17, 2023 in Biloxi.
JW was born in Hugo, OK on June 4, 1936 to Mark Short, Sr. and Eloise Harding Short. He was a servant leader in many ways, serving over 25 years in the United States Army, retiring as a Lt. Colonel; a more recent...
Conrad George Howell
Feb 16, 2023
Conrad George Howell, 81 of Gulfport, MS passed away Thursday, February 16, 2023 in Gulfport.
George was born in Rosehall, Jamaica on December 15, 1941 to Walvin Howell and Tiller Miller Howell. He finished primary school in Jamaica and attended an IT trade school in Atlanta, GA. He was employed at the water commission in Jamaica and as a real...
Edith "Joan" Keller
Feb 16, 2023
Edith “Joan” Keller, affectionately known as Mawmaw Bear, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2023 at the age of 75.
Joan was born on March 8, 1947 in Biloxi where she was raised on “The Point” and remained a longtime resident of the Coast. She was happiest when sharing me with her family. Her selflessness to her...
Peter Emanuel Stanovich, Jr.
Feb 16, 2023
Peter Emanuel Stanovich, Jr., age 80, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2023. After suffering many years with various illnesses, Pete is now at peace as he rests in the company of his Lord and Savior.
Pete was born to Peter and Bessie Stanovich on January 16, 1943. After high school graduation in 1961, he served in the U.S. Army....
Thomas Douglas Knotts
Feb 15, 2023
Thomas D. Knotts passed away in Ocean Springs, MS on Wednesday, February 15, 2023. Thomas “Tom” was born on October 8, 1960 in Andalusia, Alabama to Marlon Knotts and Evelyn (Dawkins) Knotts. Tom grew up with time in Alabama, Mississippi, and the Azores. He attended St. Martin High School, where after high school he joined the United States Navy. In...
Edward L. Lowe, Sr.
Feb 14, 2023
Mr. Edward L. Lowe, Sr., age 95, of Columbia, MS passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2023.
There are no local services. He was transferred to Colonial Funeral Home in Columbia, MS for services.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Edward L. Lowe, Sr.
James Michael Huber
Feb 14, 2023
James Michael Huber, 58, passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 in Cleveland, MS.
He was born in Gulfport and was a life long resident of Mississippi. He was a member of the Catholic faith.
James was preceded in death by his mother, Virginia Louise May Huber and a brother, Joseph Huber. James is survived by his father, Werner...
Patricia Lynn Clendenon
Feb 14, 2023
Mrs. Patricia Lynn Clendenon, 76, of Gulfport, MS, passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport, MS.
Mrs. Lynn was born on August 7, 1946, in Jackson, MS to the late Richard Bailey and Audrey Jacqueline Holmes. She graduated from Forrest Hill High School in 1964. She completed a correspondence course throughout the years where she...
Donald Lee Dunbar
Feb 14, 2023
We regret to announce the passing of Donald L. Dunbar, 84, of Ocean Springs, MS formerly of Pittsburgh, PA on February 14, 2023. Don passed peacefully surrounded by his loving family.
During his life he had notable careers as a carpet installer, truck driver for Reinholds Ice Cream, Security guard at Biloxi Regional Hospital, and a proud Veteran for the...
Victoria "Tori" Lauren Rhodes
Feb 13, 2023
Victoria “Tori” Lauren Rhodes, 28, of Biloxi, passed away on Monday, February 13, 2023.
Tori was born on October 6, 1994, to John and Melissa Rhodes. She attended Cedar Lake Christian Academy and D’Iberville High School, where she graduated in 2013. She lived her whole life on the coast. Over the years, Tori worked at Kangarooz, Love’s Travel Stops, Harrison...
Alyssa "Baby Girl" Rochelle Demoran
Feb 13, 2023
Alyssa “Baby girl” Rochelle Demoran, 22, passed away Monday, February 13, 2023.
Alyssa was born October 19, 2000 to Julie Demoran and Daniel Lovett.
God said every tear that we cry he holds in a bottle -it must be flooding in heaven. Alyssa, you brought so much joy in such a short time-perfectly loved-we hold you in our hearts,...
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