Obituaries
Olivia Wooten Dean
Mar 14, 2025
Olivia Wooten Dean, age 84, of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025.
Olivia was a recent resident of Ocean Springs. She was born in Raleigh, North Carolina and previously lived in Charlotte, North Carolina and Las Vegas, Nevada for 35 years. She was a graduate of Sacred Heart High School in Raleigh. Olivia had a long-time career...
Sharon Ann Creel
Mar 14, 2025
Sharon Ann Creel, 77, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, March 14, 2025.
Born on November 15, 1947, to Preston Coleman Jr. and Katie Mladinich Coleman, Sharon grew up in Biloxi, Mississippi, where she remained a proud lifelong resident of the MS Gulf Coast. She was a graduate of Sacred Heart Girls Catholic High School. During her younger years,...
Si Trung Phan
Mar 14, 2025
Si Trung Phan, age 64, of D'Iberville, MS passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025.
Si was born on December 31, 1960 in Vietnam to Tinh Trung Phan and Ut Thi Tran.
He is survived by his wife, Giac Thi Tran; and daughters, Cuc Phan, Diem Phan, Jenny Phan, and Judy Phan.
Prayer service will be held on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at Bradford-O'Keefe...
Nicholas Wayne Jackson
Mar 12, 2025
Nicholas Wayne Jackson, 46, of D’Iberville, MS passed away on March 12, 2025 in D’Iberville.
He was born on September 28, 1978 in Pascagoula, MS to Gregory Wayne Jackson and Deborah Ann Jackson. He was a graduate of Biloxi High School. He was employed for Circle K. He enjoyed music, reading, and cooking.
Nicholas was preceded in death by his mother, Deborah...
Anthony "Tony" Petricca
Mar 11, 2025
Anthony “Tony” Petricca, age 91, of Ocean Springs passed away peacefully on March 11, 2025.
Tony was born on June 17, 1933, in Chicago, IL where he grew up and worked in the family’s Italian restaurant for most of his younger years. It was at his mother’s funeral that he met his beloved wife, Jean Ann Tufo. They were married in...
Kathleen Kirkland Potts
Mar 11, 2025
Kathleen Kirkland Potts, 74, a native of Biloxi passed away peacefully in the care of St. Joseph Hospice in Gulfport on March 11, 2025.
Kathleen was born on January 3, 1951, in Biloxi where she attended Sacred Heart Girls High. She continued her formal education at the University of Southern Mississippi, returning home to serve her community as an Elementary School...
Dale Cannon
Mar 11, 2025
Billye Dale (Ward) Cannon, 84, formerly of Clinton, MS, and a native of Louisville, MS, passed away on March 11, 2025, in Ocean Springs, MS.
Born on August 31, 1940, to Robert and Maude Ward, Dale was a devoted daughter, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a faithful Catholic who cherished good company and had a remarkable talent for cooking. Her...
Justin Scott Boyd
Mar 10, 2025
In loving memory of Justin Scott Boyd.
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Justin Scott Boyd, who left this world too soon on Monday, March 10, 2025, in Freeport, FL. Born on August 30, 1993, in Gulfport, MS, Justin lived a life full of adventure, love, and dedication to his family and passions.
Justin had an enduring love for the...
Gary Michael Radovich
Mar 9, 2025
Mr. Gary Michael Radovich, age 76, of D’Iberville, MS passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2025.
Mr. Radovich was born on June 10, 1948, in Biloxi, MS to Marco Radovich Sr. and Rita Mae Hormanski Radovich. He graduated from Biloxi High School. He worked in the beer industry for many years before making a career change to purchasing for Biloxi Regional...
Jordan "JJ" Maye
Mar 9, 2025
Jordan “JJ” Maye, age 17, tragically passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2025 at her home in Ocean Springs.
J was born in New York and eventually moved to Georgia where she spent the first seven years of her life as an only child. She then gave up that title when her baby brother Jaxon was born. She quickly fell in...
Charles Hewes
Mar 7, 2025
Charles Hewes, age 83, of Gulfport, Mississippi, passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025.
Charley was born on April 3, 1941, in Gulfport to William Gardner Hewes, Sr. and Janie May Hewes. He was a lifelong resident of Gulfport and graduated from Gulfport High School and Mississippi State University. Charley was deeply involved in his community, being an active member of...
Vilma Amneris Mobley
Mar 6, 2025
Vilma Amneris Mobley, age 75, of Long Beach, passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025 in Gulfport.
Vilma was born on December 28, 1949 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. She was married to Thomas W. Mobley, who is a Master Gunnery Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corp., retired.
Vilma is survived by her siblings, Nilsa M. Ortiz, Cookie Ortiz Backus, and Rafael O. Clark.
A...
Claudia Theresa Henley
Mar 6, 2025
Claudia Theresa Henley, 81, of Biloxi, MS passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by family on Thursday, March 6, 2025. Claudia was born January, 27, 1944 in Biloxi to Theresa Saujon Tauscher and Robert Bilancich.
She graduated from Biloxi High School in 1962. Throughout her life, Claudia enjoyed music, dancing, reading, cooking, and watching her shows on Masterpiece Theatre. She...
Ethel "Lucy" McMillan
Mar 6, 2025
Ethel Lucille “Lucy” McMillan, 85, of Vancleave, MS passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025, in Pascagoula.
She was born on November 13, 1939 in Biloxi, MS to her parents Earl and Mamie Borries. Lucy was an exceptional daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, friend and woman. She was a member of The Vancleave Restoration Branch proclaiming the original gospel...
Darlene Amelia Reichard
Mar 5, 2025
Darlene Amelia Reichard, age 81, resident of Gulfport, MS died Wednesday, March 5th, 2025 in her home in Gulfport.
Darlene came into this world on August 27, 1943, impoverished and humble, the daughter of two Higgins plant factory workers, Irma Salisbury and D.C. Bode, from the city of New Orleans. Her younger years were spent in abject poverty, from pillar to...
David J. Caldwell
Mar 5, 2025
David J. Caldwell, 71, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on March 5, 2025.
No services will be held at this time.
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Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Homes is honored to serve the family of David J. Caldwell.
Joy Barhanovich Tucei
Mar 4, 2025
A true queen of Mardi Gras took her final bow this year, with the peaceful passing of Joy Barhanovich Tucei, 77, of Biloxi on Fat Tuesday, March 4, 2025, following a four-year battle with dementia.
Born October 5, 1947, to Steve “Gramps” and Eula Seymour Barhanovich of Biloxi, Joy’s lifelong love for the carnival season began at an early age. She...
Daniel Silva Infante
Mar 4, 2025
Daniel Silva Infante, 61, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, in Ocean Springs, MS.
He was born on September 10, 1963, to Benancia Silva Infante and Daniel G. Infante. He graduated from Fresno State and was a Professional Musician. Danny has worked with some of the biggest names in the music industry including Wayne Newton, Celine...
Coach Eddie Ladner
Mar 3, 2025
Eddie Ladner, 73, a legendary athlete and coach, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 3, 2025. A dedicated mentor, leader, and friend, Eddie's legacy as a coach, educator, and fierce competitor will live on in the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Oliver and...
Isabel "Izzy" O'Conner Bullard
Mar 3, 2025
Isabel “Izzy” O’Conner Bullard, age 96, of Gulfport, passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025 at her home.
Isabel was born on December 28, 1928 in Gulfport to Clifford F. O’Conner, Sr. and Isabel Courtenay O’Conner. She had a very full and rich life, having lived in Oklahoma, New Mexico, Missouri, Mobile, Alabama, Biloxi, Laurel, and then back to Gulfport. Isabel...
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