Obituaries
Calvin Stewart Moyer
Sep 14, 2025
Calvin Stewart Moyer, affectionately known as "Cal our Pal," passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at the age of 71 in Bay St. Louis, MS.
Calvin's journey has come to its close and we give thanks for the beautiful life he lived. In Bay St. Louis, he shared his many gifts: shaping stones, working with wood, tending the earth, and...
Chalmers Rudolph Hurlbert, Jr
Sep 14, 2025
Chalmers Rudolph Hurlbert, Jr., known as “Rudy,” of Gulfport, Mississippi, passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at the age of 73.
Rudy was born on September 12, 1952, in Gulfport, to Chalmers Rudolph “Booty” Hurlbert and Mary (Triana) Hurlbert. He attended St. John Catholic School as a 12-year student before graduating from the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, where...
Tammie Sue McNamara
Sep 14, 2025
Tammie Sue McNamara, 67 of Biloxi, MS passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2025 in Gulfport.
Tammie was born on December 11, 1957 in Biloxi to Luke Melton and Wanda Foster. She was employed as an accountant at Team Adaptive. Tammie loved to sing karoke, dancing salsa and going to the beach.
She is preceded in death by her father, Luke Melton.
Tammie’s...
Natalie Nolan Howard
Sep 14, 2025
Natalie Nolan Howard, age 91, of Ocean Springs, passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2025.
Mrs. Howard was born in Epps, LA and had been a coast resident for about 50 years. She was a retired nurse. Mrs. Howard was a member of St. Peter’s By-The-Sea Episcopal Church, the Cleophan Club, and Gulfport Yacht Club. She was also a member of...
Shelona Lois Mills Wilson
Sep 13, 2025
Shelona Lois Mills Wilson, age 62, of Gulfport, passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2025.
A private service will be held.
Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport is honored to serve the family of Shelona Louis Mills Wilson.
Willie Lee Parker, Jr.
Sep 13, 2025
Willie Lee Parker, Jr., 67 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2025 in Ocean Springs.
Willie was born on July 1, 1958 in Gulfport, MS to Willie Lee Parker, Sr. and Doris Myers Killgore. He was employed as an engineer. Willie loved rodeos, hunting and motorcycles.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Willie’s survivors include his children,...
Cynthia Jo Schafhirt
Sep 12, 2025
Cynthia Jo Schafhirt, age 63, of Gulfport, passed away on Friday, September 12, 2025.
Cynthia was born on February 12, 1962, in Gulfport. She graduated from St. John High School and was a custodian at Harrison County School District. Cynthia loved to thrift, rescue stray cats, and work in her garden.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph F. Fasold...
Cheryl Fountain Johnson
Sep 12, 2025
Cheryl Louise Johnson ran into the arms of her Lord on the morning of September 12, 2025.
She was born on June 6, 1955, to Henry and Shirley Fountain. From the beginning, she was surrounded by family - a big, lively family who shaped her heart and spirit. She was the second of seven children and grew up in a home...
Jacquelyn "Jackie" Drake
Sep 11, 2025
Jacquelyn "Jackie" Ann Spielman Drake, age 91, died on September 11, 2025, at Brookdale Senior Living in Biloxi MS.
She was born November 15, 1933, in Freeport IL to Clarence Spielman and Ethyl Moser. Jackie attended Freeport High School and then the University of IL, graduating with a degree in Pre Med. After a few short-term jobs in Chicago, she became...
Don E. Rainey, Jr.
Sep 11, 2025
Don E. Rainey, Jr., 83, of Perkinston, MS passed away Thursday, September 11, 2025.
He was born in Biloxi, MS to Don Rainey, Sr. and Mary Drieling Rainey Flickner. Don enlisted and served in the US Army. After leaving the Army, he worked as a butcher with Winn Dixie, A&P, and Delchamps. Later in life, he was self-employed in construction until...
Guy Arthur Garriga
Sep 10, 2025
Guy Arthur Garriga, 75, of Biloxi, Mississippi, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family on Wednesday, September 10, 2025.
He was born in Fayette, Alabama, and raised in Caledonia, Mississippi.
Guy began his service to his country and community at a young age. After graduation, he proudly served in the Army National Guard. He later worked as a firefighter for...
Alan Francis Boney
Sep 8, 2025
Alan Boney of D’Iberville, MS, a devoted husband, loving father, and cherished grandfather, passed away surrounded by his loving family on September 8, 2025, at the age of 75.
Born on October 14, 1949, in Biloxi, MS, to the late Vernon and Minnie Boney was a true outdoorsman at heart. Alan developed a deep love for the outdoors, and most of...
Eric Arnold Lightner
Sep 8, 2025
Eric Arnold Lightner, age 81, resided in the City of D'Iberville died peacefully at home on September 8, 2025.
He was born on April 29, 1944, in Biloxi, Mississippi, and was a lifelong resident of D'Iberville — formerly known as North Biloxi. He graduated from D'Iberville High School and went on to build a life rooted in hard work, community service,...
Koke Thomas "Tom" Eason, Jr.
Sep 8, 2025
Koke Thomas “Tom” Eason, Jr., age 84, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 8, 2025, in Bremen, Georgia.
Tom was born on February 20, 1941, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. He graduated from Gulfport High School in Gulfport, Mississippi and proudly served in the U.S. Navy for two years aboard the USS Truckee before attending Louisiana State University, where he earned a bachelor’s...
Patricia "Pat" Raley
Sep 8, 2025
Patricia Geraldine Raley, lovingly known as “Pat” and “Me-Maw,” age 74, of Vancleave, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 8, 2025, at University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson.
Pat was born on December 7, 1950, in Texas to Fred and Johnnie Johnson. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. On her journey through life, she...
Thomas Carl Ardoline
Sep 8, 2025
Thomas Carl Ardoline (Lt. Col. Retired), 69, died Monday, September 8, 2025 at the VA Medical Center, Biloxi, surrounded by family.
Tommy was born in Belleville, IL and grew up in Biloxi. He was above all a devoted son, brother, uncle, and friend. He graduated from Notre Dame High School in 1973. He received a BS degree from the University of...
Betty Jean Baker
Sep 7, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Betty Jean Baker, who left us on September 7, 2025, at the age of 84. Born on February 24, 1941, in Pulaski, Tennessee, Betty lived a life filled with love, resilience, and cherished memories.
Betty was the beloved daughter of Edward Rassie Reeves and Ruby Mae Grammar. She was the...
Garrett Nathan Bryan
Sep 7, 2025
Garrett "Nathan" Bryan, age 47, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2025.
Nathan was a 1996 graduate of St. Martin High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Army, where he served four years.
Nathan is preceded in death by his father, Dolton Gary Bryan. Survivors include his son, Colton Garrett Bryan; mother, Kathy Bryan; sister, Jennifer Lofland; niece, Lindsay...
Retired Chief, Raymond "Big Ray" Martin Kibbey
Sep 6, 2025
Retired Chief, Raymond “Big Ray” Martin Kibbey, age 81, of Gulfport, Mississippi, formerly of Falls Church, Virginia, was reunited with his beloved wife of 36 years, Margie Kibbey, in Heaven on September 6, 2025.
Born on February 15, 1944, in Washington, D.C., to Raymond M. Kibbey Sr. and Pauline Schaffer, Ray lived a life full of adventure, devoted to his Country...
Raymond Martin Kibbey
Sep 6, 2025
Raymond Martin Kibbey, 81, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2025, in Biloxi.
Please check back for the full obituary.
There will be a graveside service on Friday, October 24, 2025, at Biloxi National Cemetery at 12:30 p.m.
Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Home, O'Neal Road, Gulfport, is honored to serve the family of Raymond Martin Kibbey.
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