Obituaries
Vickie Fay Blankinship Brown
Oct 20, 2025
In Loving Memory of Vickie Fay (Blankinship) Brown Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Sister, and Friend Proud Texan | Devout Christian | Fierce Protector | Gentle Soul
Vickie Fay [Blankinship] Brown, age 74, of Ocean Springs, MS, was born on April 18, 1951, in Corpus Christi, TX, and passed away in her home during the early morning hours of October 20, 2025,...
Roy L. Gossett
Oct 20, 2025
Roy L. Gossett, 88 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Monday, October 20, 2025 in Gautier, MS.
He was born on November 30, 1936 in Opelika, AL but grew up in Phoenix City, AL. He joined the United States Air Force at the age of seventeen. He was stationed at Keesler AFB and was honorably discharged in 1957. Immediately upon...
Arthur W. Quave
Oct 19, 2025
Arthur Walter Quave Jr., age 70, of Biloxi, MS passed away peacefully at home on October 19,2025.
Born to Arthur Sr. and Ellen Quave in Biloxi on August 3,1955, Arthur was a lifelong resident of the Coast. He worked for many years at the wastewater treatment plant in West Biloxi before retiring.
He enjoyed trying new foods, getting out and spending time...
Susan Ann Israel Rafferty
Oct 19, 2025
Susan Israel Rafferty, age 68, of Pass Christian, passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2025.
Susan was born on October 16, 1957, in Mamou, LA. She graduated from Mamou High School. Susan worked as a law office administrator. She was a devoted wife and a loving mother and grandmother. She enjoyed playing tennis, spending time with her family and friends, traveling,...
Casey Renee Smith
Oct 18, 2025
Casey Renee Smith, age 10 hours, passed away on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport.
Casey was preceded in death by her family, Ronald Preston, Delilah Alexander, Donald Murphy, Carrie Dotson, Terry Lee Smith, Riley True Alexander, and Jaylynn and Jazlynn Smith.
Survivors include her parents, Gabriella and Jamison Smith; grandparents, Kellie and John Smith, Joseph Smith, and Bobbie...
Roy Andrew Robinson
Oct 17, 2025
Roy Robinson, age 77, of Biloxi, Mississippi, passed away on Friday, October 17, 2025. A longtime resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast, Roy was deeply rooted in the community he cherished.
A proud veteran of the Vietnam War, Roy served his country with honor from 1967 to 1970. Prior to making his home in Mississippi, he lived in St. Louis, Missouri,...
Sandra Raliene Jones Lawson
Oct 17, 2025
Sandra Raliene Jones Lawson of Gulfport passed away on Friday, October 17, 2025.
Sandra was born on December 7, 1947, to Rollie and Doris Jones.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Lawson and her parents.
Survivors include her children, Melissa Tabor and Ladd House.
The family would like to thank St. Joseph Hospice for their love and care for their family...
Steven Edward Sanasac
Oct 16, 2025
We remember Steve Sanasac, whose kind heart touched the lives of everyone who knew him. Steve passed away on October 16, 2025, leaving behind cherished memories and lifelong friendships.
Steve was born in Gulfport, Mississippi, on April 4, 1975. He worked as a Service Manager at Matt Bowers Hyundai. Steve was a graduate of Harrison Central High School, Gulfport, Mississippi. Steve...
James Heyward King
Oct 16, 2025
Pastor James Heyward King, age 78, fought a good fight, he has finished his course. He kept the faith: henceforth there is laid up for him a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, gave him on Thursday, October 16, 2025. He is survived by his beloved wife, Peggy Pollard King; his devoted children, D. Sherrell King, James...
Sheila Chadbourne Daniels
Oct 15, 2025
Sheila Daniels, 93, passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, in Ocean Springs, MS. Sheila was born in Chester, Pennsylvania, on February 16, 1932, and spent most of her life as a resident of South Portland, Maine, and Ocean Springs, Mississippi.
Sheila graduated from South Portland High School, where she excelled in field hockey and basketball. In 1952, she married Richard...
Richard Douglas "Dick" Benton
Oct 15, 2025
Richard Douglas “Dick” Benton died peacefully at the Biloxi Veterans Affairs Medical Center on Oct. 15, 2025 following a short illness. He was 93 years old.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Elizabeth “Betty” Benton, son, Richard Douglas Benton Jr., two older brothers: Robert “Bob” Benton, and William “Bill” Benton, and parents Lois McConnell Benton and...
Ruth Antonini
Oct 14, 2025
Ruth Ann (Cassinos) Antonini, 75, of Occidental, CA, died unexpectedly on October 14, 2025, in Ocean Springs, MS. Ruth was a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother, and a passionate educator who dedicated her life to helping others.
Born in Vallejo, CA, on May 11, 1950, Ruth was the daughter of Regge Minnitte and Catherine Ann Dalen (Cassinos). She was raised...
Richard Joseph Reed
Oct 14, 2025
Richard Joseph Reed, born October 31, 1941, to Mayor (Ret) Robert Lee Reed, Jr., and Lenora LaRosa Reed, was the eldest of nine children. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sisters, Ida Reed Gates and Carol Lee Reed; and his brothers, Robert Lee Reed, III Sgt (Ret), Paul Edward Reed, Sr., Lt. Col (Ret) Jay Farley Reed...
Nam Thi Huynh
Oct 14, 2025
Nam Thi Huynh, age 88, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 in Ocean Springs.
Mrs. Huynh was born on October 1, 1938 in Vietnam. She was a loving mother and grandmother and will be missed by all that knew her.
Mrs. Huynh is survived by her 9 children; her 21 grandchildren; and her thirteen great-grandchildren.
Services will be held...
Dolores "Lolita" Sauceda
Oct 14, 2025
Dolores “Lolita” Sauceda, 82 of Ocean Springs, passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025.
She was born on April 27, 1943 in Mexico to Guadalupe Rivera and Monserrat Villa. She attended Elementary School. She was a great seamstress and loved playing bingo and cooking for her grandchildren.
Dolores was preceded in death by her parents, Guadalupe Rivera and Monserrat Villa; father-in-law, Nati...
Joseph Peter Variani
Oct 13, 2025
Joseph Peter Variani, age 86, of Diamondhead, Mississippi, passed away on October 13, 2025. He was born on October 14, 1938, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Joseph and Marie Veronica Variani.
Joe graduated from Tulane University with honors in 1960 with a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering. Shortly after graduation, he began his career with Borden Chemicals in Geismar, Louisiana, where...
Son Van Do
Oct 13, 2025
Son Van Do, a beloved father and grandfather, passed away Monday, October 13, 2025 at the age of 74.
A visitation will be held from 2 pm to 4 pm on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at the Howard Avenue Chapel of Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Son Van Do.
"Calm seas carried you home. You’ll...
Lonnie E. Gibbons
Oct 12, 2025
Lonnie E Gibbons, age 90, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2025.
Mr. Gibbons was born and raised in the Columbia, MS area and is a Korean War veteran. During his life he was a long-distance truck driver, accumulating millions of miles across the United States. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who will be missed...
Bernard "Cuz" Lee ST.Amant
Oct 12, 2025
Bernard Lee ST.Amant “Cuz”, 95, of Biloxi, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 12th, 2025, in Biloxi, MS.
Born on December 11th, 1929, in Biloxi, MS, Bernard was the beloved son of the late Elliott and Neola ST.Amant. He attended Sacred Heart and Biloxi Schools, where he laid the foundation for a life dedicated to community, service, and family.
Bernard proudly...
Bertha Segura Booth
Oct 10, 2025
Bertha Segura Booth, a beloved long-time resident of Biloxi, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2025, in Gulfport, Mississippi, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on February 4, 1940, in Mexico, to Pedro Segura and Soledad Torres.
Bertha dedicated her life to caring for others. Despite having minimal formal education, she built a distinguished career as a nursing assistant...
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