Obituaries

Raymond "Scott" Rugg

Raymond "Scott" Rugg

Jul 5, 2021

Raymond “Scott” Rugg, age 53, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Monday, July 5, 2021 in Gulfport. Scott was born February 22, 1968 in La Mesa, CA to and was a longtime resident of the MS Gulf Coast. He served in the United States Army. Scott loved spending time with his family and friends and grilling. He could swim like...

Cyndi Little Shapley

Cyndi Little Shapley

Jul 3, 2021

Cyndi Little Shapley, age 58, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Sunday, July 3, 2021, in her hometown. Cyndi attended school at Gulfport High School, class of 1980. She married Reginald "Louis" Shapley on October 19, 1985, in Biloxi, MS. She worked as a civil clerk at Harrison County Courthouse and also worked in records at Harrison County Correctional Facility....

Arthur Henry Hubbard

Arthur Henry Hubbard

Jul 3, 2021

Arthur Henry Hubbard, Jr., age 86, known universally as Hank, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2021 at 9:30 AM following a long battle with cancer. Hank was in the presence of family at Gulfport Memorial Hospital. He is survived by his partner of 47 years and spouse, Michael Brunson of Biloxi; a brother Donald Palmer Hubbard of Walker, Louisiana;...

Felix Arturo Viera

Felix Arturo Viera

Jul 3, 2021

Felix Arturo Viera, 45, of Vancleave, MS passed away on Saturday, July 3, 2021 in Vancleave. Mr. Viera was a native of Puerto Rico, a former resident of the Vallejo, CA and a resident of the coast since 1999. He was a graduate of Vallejo High School and employed as the General Manager at Lucy’s Retired Surfers Bar and Restaurant....

Penny Aline Replogle

Penny Aline Replogle

Jul 2, 2021

Col. Penny Aline Replogle (US Army Retired), of Gulfport, MS passed away July 2, 2021 in the Ocean Springs Hospital. Mrs. Replogle was an avid volunteer helping with therapy horse riding programs. She also volunteered at the Humane Society of South MS. She was a member of the Antique Auto Club of MS and she received a Special Olympics Special...

Diane Roth Fisher

Diane Roth Fisher

Jul 1, 2021

Diane Roth Fisher, 68 of Vancleave, MS passed away on Thursday, July 1, 2021. Diane was born and raised in Pascagoula, MS and was a longtime resident of Cedar Park/ Austin,Texas. She was a graduate of our Lady of Victory High School in Pascagoula and attended Mississippi State for a time. She was employed by the Mississippi Department of Marine...

Nolan Nathaniel Shambry

Nolan Nathaniel Shambry

Jun 30, 2021

Nolan Nathaniel Shambry passed away on Wednesday, June 30, 2021. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Calvin Wilks and Johnny Shambry, Jr. Nolan is survived by his parents, Tanisha Lewis and Johnny Shambry III; grandmothers, Charlotte Otis and Sylvia Ann Smith; 3 sisters, Bailey Lewis, Ja Kimeres Shambry, and Amora Unique Shambry; and 3 brothers, Johnny Shambry IV,...

Chad Blair "lil Chad" White

Chad Blair "lil Chad" White

Jun 30, 2021

Chad Blair “lil Chad” White, 29, of Gulfport, MS passed away Wednesday, June 30, 2021 in Gulfport. Chad was the owner of Blair Coatings. His favorite sports were basketball, football, baseball, boxing and fishing and his favorite basketball player was Michael Jordan. He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Ocie and Rose White, Richard and Ann Bell, James and...

Zoe "Charlene" Story Creel

Zoe "Charlene" Story Creel

Jun 30, 2021

Zoe “Charlene“ Story Creel, age 66, of Biloxi, passed away on Wednesday, June 30, 2021. Charlene was born in Mobile, AL on February 5, 1955. She graduated from Biloxi High School in 1973 and was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. Charlene was a loving mother, grandmother, and was a good friend to everyone. She was preceded...

Nyghle Daniel Shambry

Nyghle Daniel Shambry

Jun 29, 2021

Nyghle Daniel Shambry passed away on Tuesday, June 29, 2021. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Calvin Wilks and Johnny Shambry, Jr. Nyghie is survived by his parents, Tanisha Lewis and Johnny Shambry III; grandmothers, Charlotte Otis and Sylvia Ann Smith; 3 sisters, Bailey Lewis, Ja Kimeres Shambry, and Amora Unique Shambry; and 3 brothers, Johnny Shambry IV,...

Stoney Varise McKinney

Stoney Varise McKinney

Jun 29, 2021

Stoney Varise McKinney, age 77, of Long Beach, MS, passed away on June 29, 2021 in Gulfport, MS. He was born on December 16, 1943 in Weeksbury, KY. He attended Ohio University, University of Southern Mississippi, and was proud to serve in the United States Air Force, a branch of the Navy, and the US State Department. Stoney was preceded...

Vivyan Kimber Davis

Vivyan Kimber Davis

Jun 29, 2021

Vivyan Kimber Davis was so eager to enter this world, she was born nine weeks early at only 2 lbs, 12 oz. on April 30, 2021, in Mobile, Alabama. Little Vivyan spent her first five weeks in the Neonatal ICU at the USA Children’s & Women’s Hospital in Mobile where the nurses described Vivyan as a “little spitfire who was...

Albert L. Marcil

Albert L. Marcil

Jun 28, 2021

Mr. Albert Louis Marcil, age 71, of Vancleave, MS passed away on Monday, June 28, 2021. There are no services scheduled at this time. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Albert Marcil.

Marie Elena Albasini

Marie Elena Albasini

Jun 28, 2021

Marie Elena Albasini “Donnie” gained her angel wings on June 28th, 2021 at 79 years old in the city of Ocean Springs, Ms. She resided with her granddaughter in the city of Gautier. Marie “Donnie” was born June 7, 1942 and was a native of Brooklyn, NY. She worked in food service most of her life. She then worked at...

Christopher Michael Collins

Christopher Michael Collins

Jun 28, 2021

Christopher Michael Collins passed away on June 28, 2021, at the age of 51, in his hometown of Biloxi. He was born on February 13, 1970, in Biloxi. He attended Mercy Cross High School and attained a B.F.A at Belhaven University. He is predeceased by his father, William Collins; and his stepfather, Benjamin Wimberly Jr. Chris is survived by his...

Alexis Marie Bosarge

Alexis Marie Bosarge

Jun 27, 2021

Alexis Marie Bosarge, age 18, of Saucier, MS, gained her wings on June 27, 2021. She was a graduate of West Harrison High School. Alexis graduated with high honors and had an academic scholarship to attend The University of Mississippi where she would start studies as a psychology major. She worked as a lifeguard at Gulf Island Water Park in...

Henry Morgan "Hank" Richarde

Henry Morgan "Hank" Richarde

Jun 27, 2021

Henry Morgan “Hank” Richarde, Jr., 81, was surrounded by family as he left this life on Sunday, June 27th, 2021. A native of Florida, Hank and his sister, Jane, grew up with an unusual address, spending their formative years in housing created for employees at the State Prison Farm. The drawing of Hank which accompanies this tribute was created by...

Joshua A. Hopkins

Joshua A. Hopkins

Jun 26, 2021

Joshua A. Hopkins, age 34, of Gulfport, MS passed away Saturday, June 26, 2021. Joshua was artistic and could make beautiful jewelry. He was gifted in playing the guitar like his dad. Growing up on the Coast, he discovered the joy of fishing early on. Joshua was a friendly fellow. He had a loving, humble nature and will be sadly...

Joseph Gray

Joseph Gray

Jun 26, 2021

Mr. Joseph Gray, age 50, passed away on Saturday, June 26, 2021. He was transferred from Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home in Biloxi to Jackson Memorial Funeral Home in Jackson, MS. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the Gray family.

Thelma Elizabeth Jane Dance Ward

Thelma Elizabeth Jane Dance Ward

Jun 26, 2021

Thelma Elizabeth Jane Dance Ward, age 89, of Gulfport, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on June 26, 2021. She was born on November 12, 1931, in Montezuma, New Mexico to missionary parents and theologians, James Claude Dance and Maude Fullerton Dance. She later moved with her family back to their home in Pineville, Kentucky to continue...