Obituaries
Lloyd "Big Daddy" Harris
Aug 9, 2025
Lloyd Harris of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family and friends.
Born on February 9, 1931, in Big Laurel, Kentucky, to Cindy and Daniel Harris, Lloyd grew up with a strong sense of family and hard work. He later made Ocean Springs his lifelong home, where he built a life...
Robert William "Billy" Dingman, Jr.
Aug 8, 2025
Robert William “Billy” Dingman Jr., 56, of Gulfport, MS passed peacefully at home on August 8, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by the love of his family.
He is survived by his loving wife, Elizabeth Dingman; his cherished son, Jack Mann; his parents, Robert Dingman Sr. and Patricia Dingman; his sister, Patti Schankin; his sister-in-law, Heather Dedeaux; his...
Virginia Victoria Gouin
Aug 7, 2025
Mrs. Virginia Victoria Gouin of Gulfport passed away peacefully at home on August 7th, 2025. She was one of twelve children born to Gordon Wesley Winter, Sr. and Susie Catherine Winter. Virginia was born on April 15th, 1939, in Summerville, SC where she grew up and later met her husband Raymond who was stationed at the Air Force base in...
James Havard Mayfield
Aug 7, 2025
James Havard Mayfield “Sonny Boy”, 90, passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2025. He was born on February 26, 1935, in Dedeaux, MS and was a resident of the Lizana community.
James was the son of James H. Mayfield and Lucille L. Mayfield. He was a graduate of Jeff Davis Jr. College and served in the US Navy on the USS...
Tara Solomon
Aug 7, 2025
Revelation 21:4 (NLT)
He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or sorrow or crying or pain. All these things are gone forever.”
Tara Solomon, age 62, passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2025. She was dearly loved and will be forever in our hearts. We will forever cherish the beautiful memories we have of...
Cynthia Alsobrook Nix
Aug 7, 2025
Cynthia Alsobrook Nix, 70, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away Thursday, August 7, 2025. She was born July 6, 1955 in Missouri to Clarence and Valree Alsobrook.
Cynthia was a native of Missouri, though she was a longtime resident of the MS Gulf Coast. She was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Biloxi.
She is survived by her daughter,...
Conway Dudte
Aug 6, 2025
Mr. James Conway Dudte, age 78, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, in Ocean Springs.
Conway was born on September 18, 1946, in Londonville, Ohio, to James and Nadine Dudte. He earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering Physics from the Ohio State University, his Masters Degree of Business Education from Southern Illinois University and...
William Kelvin Oxley
Aug 6, 2025
William Kelvin Oxley, 69, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, in Gulfport.
There are no services scheduled at this time.
Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Home, O'Neal Road, Gulfport, is honored to serve the family of William Oxley.
Ryan Thomas Sheil Smith
Aug 3, 2025
Ryan T. Sheil Smith, age 42, of Redmond, Oregon, passed away on August 3, 2025. Born in San Jose, California, on August 14, 1982, Ryan lived a life defined by loyalty, courage, and generosity.
He attended Oak Grove High School in San Jose through his junior year before moving with his family to La Pine, Oregon, where he graduated in 2000....
Cynthia Jean Seward Green
Aug 3, 2025
Cynthia Jean Seward Green passed away peacefully in her home in Vancleave, MS on August 3rd, 2025, around sunrise, her favorite time of day… a reflection of the sunshine she radiated. Cindy was born in Laredo, TX on April 22, 1959, into a military family. She lived in Okinawa, Japan, Hawaii, and eventually settled in Ocean Springs, MS. Cindy attended...
Tessa A. Dickerson
Aug 2, 2025
Tessa A. Dickerson, 52, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Saturday, August 2, 2025 in Biloxi.
Tessa was born in New Orleans, LA on May 6, 1973 to Julia A. Graham and James N. Dickerson.
Tessa’s survivors include her parents; her children, James A. Dickerson and Alexandria Hasley; and her brother, Adam Dickerson.
Arrangements are pending.
Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the...
George Frank Sustendal, III
Aug 1, 2025
George Frank Sustendal, III passed away peacefully on Friday, August 1, 2025, from complications following a stroke which left him bedridden for the past 5½ years.
Born on June 3, 1940, in New Orleans, LA, George attended Sam Barthe Junior High School and graduated from St. Stanislaus High School. He attended Tulane University, where he was a proud member of Alpha...
Charlotte Jean Wilbur Williams
Aug 1, 2025
Charlotte Jean Wilbur Williams, lovingly known as “Charlotte” peacefully passed away at home with her children surrounding her on August 1, 2025. A native of Plant City, Florida and a true “Florida Cracker” she was born June 4, 1938, in Lakeland, FL. Charlotte’s early childhood was spent in the community of Coronet Village, located near Coronet Phosphate Industries, a few...
George "Bill" Warren
Aug 1, 2025
George “Bill” Warren, fondly known as “Mr. Bill,” of D’Iberville, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2025, at the age of 75.
Born on September 12, 1949, in Brandon, Mississippi, Bill grew up in the Shiloh Community and graduated from Pelahatchie High School. A dedicated and hardworking man, he spent many years with Wal-Mart, retiring as General Manager of Store...
Michael Damien "MD" Hale-Unger
Jul 31, 2025
Michael Damien “M.D.” Hale-Unger, 25 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on July 31, 2025.
He was born on August 1, 1999, in Mobile, AL to Desiree Caillavet and Jason Unger. He graduated with his GED from Ocean Springs High School. He was employed as a Residential, Commercial, and Marine Electrician. He enjoyed reading, gaming, Star Wars, anything athletic, the gym,...
Eulogio "Jay" Nunez
Jul 29, 2025
Eulogio “Jay” Nunez, age 66, of Gulfport, passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at his home.
Jay was born on July 12, 1959, in Brooklyn, NY to Eulogio Nunez, Sr. and Aidia Lopez. He served in the U.S. Army.
Jay was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include hie wife, Jacklyn Nunez and children, Jeremiah Nunez, Charles Nunez, Cynthia Sullivan, and...
Fern Spurlin
Jul 29, 2025
Fern Spurlin, 89, of Biloxi, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2025.
Born on January 26, 1936, in New Limerick, Maine, she was the beloved daughter of Leland and Ethel (Hand) Donahue.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 54 years, Philip Spurlin; her brothers, Robert and twin Frederick; her sister, Judith Cormier; and her daughter-in-law, Pamela...
Penny L. Blassingame
Jul 29, 2025
Penny L. Blassingame, 67, of Gulfport, MS died Tuesday, July 29, 2025.
There are no services scheduled at this time.
Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Home, O'Neal Road, Gulfport, is honored to serve the family of Penny Blassingame.
Maryann Catherine Luksch Graczyk
Jul 28, 2025
Maryann Catherine Luksch Graczyk, age 91, passed away at her home in Biloxi, Mississippi, on Monday, July 28, 2025. Maryann was born August 3,1933, to Matthew Luksch and Anna Spytkowski Luksch in Buffalo, New York during the Great Depression. Maryann’s world was forever changed at the age of 7 when her father unexpectedly died in a tragic accident. There were...
Wesley Ellis Branch
Jul 28, 2025
Wesley Ellis Branch, 79, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 28, 2025. Born August 26, 1945, in Shelby, MS, he was the youngest child of Elizabeth and Rudolph Branch. Proud of his Mississippi Delta roots, Ellis graduated from Shelby High School in 1963 and earned his bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Mississippi in...
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