Obituaries
Sandra Grace Yarbrough
Jul 20, 2025
Sandra Grace Yarbrough, 78, passed away Sunday, July 20, 2025. She was born September 1, 1946 in Biloxi, MS to Johnny and Clara Yarbrough.
A graveside service will be held at 9 am on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at D'Iberville Memorial Park.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Sandra Grace Yarbrough.
Monty Ashley
Jul 18, 2025
Monty Ashley, a proud veteran of the United States Air Force, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, July 18, 2025, surrounded by family members.
He was born January 28, 1959, the son of Henry and Barbara (Weeks) Ashley and lived most of his childhood in Fort Walton Beach, Florida and Biloxi, Mississippi.
Monty attended Biloxi High School and at the age...
Doris Jean Clifton
Jul 18, 2025
Doris Jean Clifton, age 90, of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025 in Ocean Springs.
She was born in Emington, Illinois, to Dell Sr. and Pearl (Lighty) Raridon, Doris retired from the Pascagoula Library System.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Joel; and sons, Blaine and Brian Clifton.
Survivors include her children, Tracy (Pete) Hill...
Janelle J. Abbott
Jul 17, 2025
Janelle J. Abbott, age 86, of Pass Christian, passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025, in Gulfport.
Janelle was born on October 9, 1938, in Gulfport. Janelle started her career as a teacher at Bayou View Junior High where she taught for four years. From 1967 until her retirement in the early 2000's, she taught mathematics, was the department chairperson, the...
Brent Allen Richardson
Jul 17, 2025
Brent Allen Richardson, age 85, of Gulfport, passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025.
Brent was an avid reader with a thirst for knowledge in a wide variety of interests. He always had a story to tell and his humor to share, and loved having fun, socializing and being with his family, friends, and high school classmates, and was a member...
Antoine Otto
Jul 16, 2025
Mr. Antoine Otto, age 96, of Madison, MS, was called home to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ on 16 July, in the year of our Lord, 2025.
Mr. Otto was born on August 27, 1928 in Biloxi, MS and was raised there as well. He attended Sacred Heart Academy, along with his siblings throughout grade school. He graduated from Notre...
BettyLu Scheer-Dennis
Jul 16, 2025
BettyLu Scheer-Dennis was so much more than her remarkable accomplishments - though they were many. Born on April 10, 1923, in Aurora, Indiana, to Juanita and Roscoe Hilton, she grew up with a song in her heart and a sparkle in her eye.
Music was her first love - she studied for eight years at the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music and...
Riley Eugene Logan
Jul 16, 2025
Riley Eugene Logan, 78 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2025.
He was born on March 11, 1947, in Leachville, Arkansas to Marvin Earl Logan and Mirley Rodgers Logan. He graduated from Leachville High School in 1965. He served in the United States Navy. After his service in the Navy, he worked at Ingalls Shipbuilding for thirty-four...
Wilma J. Jackson
Jul 16, 2025
Wilma J. Jackson, 86, of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2025, in Ocean Springs.
Born on April 5, 1939, in Lexington, Mississippi, to William J. Friar and Vertilla H. Friar (Stokes), She graduated from Lanier High School and continued her education at Stillman University and the University of Northern Michigan.
She is survived by her husband, Charles F...
Dianne Claire Smith
Jul 14, 2025
Dianne Claire Smith, age 78, of Gulfport, passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025.
Dianne was born on December 12, 1946, in Biloxi. She attended the University of Southern Mississippi for two years. Dianne was employed with South Bell. She was also a wedding consultant and a kindergarten teacher. She enjoyed ballroom dancing, cake decorating, flower arranging, and crafts.
Dianne was preceded...
Hope Elizabeth Rogers
Jul 13, 2025
Hope Elizabeth Rogers, 62, of Saucier, MS passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025, in Gulfport
She was born on June 8, 1963, in Mobile, Alabama to Barbara Crane Ludvigsen and Donald Ludvigsen. She completed high school and General Motors Parts and Accessories Management Training, and she worked at multiple car dealerships across the MS Gulf Coast. Hope was an active...
Robert Dennis Rickles
Jul 13, 2025
Robert Dennis Rickles, age 79, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2025. Born on May 22, 1946, in Griffin, Georgia, Robert lived a life marked by service, strength, and deep devotion to family.
A proud graduate of Albany High School in Albany, GA, Robert went on to serve his country with distinction in the United States Coast Guard, retiring as a...
Deborah Anne Harloe
Jul 13, 2025
Deborah Anne Harloe, 75, a beloved resident of Vancleave, Mississippi, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, July 13, 2025.
Deborah was born on February 2, 1950, in Jackson, Mississippi, to Geraldine and James Hill. She attended Murray High School and graduated from Council High School in 1968. Following graduation, she pursued her education at Draughon’s Business College, where she...
Jason Derrick Eddings
Jul 12, 2025
Jake passed away on July 12, 2025, in Vancleave, Mississippi, due to an extended illness. He was 59 years old.
Jake was born on May 1, 1966, and raised in St. Petersburg, Florida. Jake’s legacy is his children’s love for him and for each other, and the quiet moments of connection, growth, and grace that each experienced in their relationships with...
Eric Thomas Davis
Jul 12, 2025
Eric Davis, age 34, of Biloxi, Mississippi, passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2025.
Eric was a lifelong resident of Biloxi and a proud and valued member of his community. As a dedicated Crew Leader, for the City of Biloxi’s Park and Recreation Department, Eric’s hard work, leadership, and kindness left a lasting impact on those around him.
Above all, Eric was...
William "Bill" John Buchanan III
Jul 12, 2025
William John Buchanan III aka “Bill”, age 57, of Ocean Springs, passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at home with his family members.
Bill was born on November 15, 1967, in Scranton, Pennsylvania to William Buchanan Jr. and Joan Ann Buchanan. He attended high school in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania and graduated from Abington Heights High School in 1985.
He served in...
Starr Lynn Ladner
Jul 12, 2025
Starr Lynn Cuevas Ladner, 52, of Gulfport, MS died Saturday, July 12, 2025.
Starr was born in Gulfport and was a lifelong resident of the Coast. She attended a non-denominational church.
She is survived by her husband, Kirby D. Ladner; her parents, Mary Sue Martin Cuevas and Robert Alan Cuevas; four daughters, Gabrielle Ramanzani, Whitney Pearce, Savannah Cuevas and Chloe Cuevas; two...
Caroline Frances Houston Dunaway
Jul 12, 2025
Caroline Frances Houston Dunaway, beloved wife of Fred Dunaway for 67 years, daughter of Walter Cornelius and Mildred Houston, passed away on July 12, 2025, surrounded by friends and family at home.
Caroline loved life and lived it to its fullest. Born on December 23, 1936, in Laurel, Mississippi, she set out for the big city of Mobile in search of...
Donna "Gail" Thompson
Jul 11, 2025
Donna “Gail” Thompson was born on December 9, 1949 in Wichita Falls, TX to Billie and Louise Magee. She passed away on Friday, July 11, 2025 in Gulfport, MS.
Gail was a hard working and extremely dedicated woman in all aspects of life. She spent most of her career at Cryovac, where she retired after 21 years. She was always the...
Iris Hester Dawson
Jul 11, 2025
Iris Hester Dawson, age 88, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 11th, 2025, with her children present.
Iris was born in Wing, Alabama, to parents Ivy and Mamie Watson. She grew up on a farm with three brothers and four sisters, including her twin brother, Irvin Vester Watson. She married Air Force Sgt. Delano Pete Dawson at age 19, and they...
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