Obituaries

Darren Scott Derouen

Darren Scott Derouen

Dec 23, 2024

Darren Scott Derouen, 61, of D’Iberville, MS passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024 in Ocean Springs.

Scott was born in Biloxi, MS on March 14, 1963 to Fabian Derouen and Mary Margaret (Landry) Derouen. He graduated from St. Martin High School in 1981 and worked formally as a car sales manager. Scott made an impression on everyone he met from...

Morley Lynn Mason

Morley Lynn Mason

Dec 22, 2024

Morley Lynn Mason, 85 years old of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on December 22, 2024.

He was born on November 29, 1939 in Fresno, CA to Morley Jack Mason and Viola Carter Mason. He attained a Bachelors of Science, Masters of Business Administration, and Masters of Religious Education. He worked for Honeywell in St. Petersburg, FL, Dupont in Virginia and...

Joyce Fay Books Chamberlain

Joyce Fay Books Chamberlain

Dec 22, 2024

Joyce Fay Chamberlain (née Books) passed away on December 22, 2024 in Ocean Springs, MS. She was born on October 1, 1931 in Upland, California to Benjamin Musser Books and Priscilla Catherine Wingerd Books. Joyce was the loving wife of Daniel Robert Chamberlain for over 70 years until his passing earlier this year. Together they raised and are survived by...

Martha M. Leuenberger

Martha M. Leuenberger

Dec 22, 2024

Martha M. Martin Leuenberger, age 87 of Gulfport, MS, passed away peacefully through the gates of heaven Sunday, December 22, 2024. 

She was born on May 3, 1937, in Gulfport, MS. She was a devoted wife, mother, granny, and friend. Martha was a staple in her community of the Mississippi Gulf Coast throughout her life. She was a dedicated lifelong member...

Sandra "Sandy" Sue Patrick

Sandra "Sandy" Sue Patrick

Dec 21, 2024

Ms. Sandra "Sandy" Sue Patrick, 73, of Ocean Springs, MS, fought a courageous struggle with Pulmonary Fibrosis. She passed away Saturday, December 21, 2024, at her home.

Sandy was born on July 11, 1951 in Raymondville, in Willacy County, TX to the late Lois May née Russell and Seth Wood Patrick, a Pharmacist.

In her youth, she was active in tennis, as...

Burnett Frank Jermyn

Burnett Frank Jermyn

Dec 21, 2024

It is with faith in the promise of eternal life with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ that we announce the passing of Burnett Frank Jermyn, 90, of Biloxi, MS, who peacefully entered into the presence of the Lord on December 21, 2024.

He was a beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great grandfather. Born on April 6, 1934, Biloxi,...

Jeffery Charles Holly

Jeffery Charles Holly

Dec 21, 2024

Jeffery Charles Holly, 65 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Saturday December 21, 2024.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, December 28, 2024 at Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home, Ocean Springs Chapel. Friends may visit one hour prior.

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Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Jeffery Charles Holly.

Kathleen Malpass Smith

Kathleen Malpass Smith

Dec 20, 2024

Kathleen Malpass Smith, age 78, was born August 2, 1946 in Cambridge, MA and passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024 in Biloxi, MS. 

Kathleen was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Smith; her parents, Jesse and Margaret Malpass; and her brother, Robert L. Malpass. 

Kathleen is survived by her sisters, Mary McQuade of Ave Maria, FL and Ann Blessing of...

Daniel Hover "Danny" Anderson, Sr.

Daniel Hover "Danny" Anderson, Sr.

Dec 20, 2024

Daniel Hover “Danny” Anderson, Sr., age 74, passed away at his home in Gulfport on Friday, December 20, 2024.

Danny was born on July 22, 1950 in Gulfport to F.L. and Edith Anderson. He graduated from Gulfport High School, class of 1968. Danny Spent 6 years in the U.S. Army Reserves. He was a long-time Saints ticket charter holder and avid...

Donna Rose Fulmer

Donna Rose Fulmer

Dec 19, 2024

Donna Rose Fulmer, age 83, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2024, in the company of her loving family at her home in Biloxi, MS. She was born on January 10, 1941, in Iowa City, Iowa, to Millard and Edna Marshall. During her younger years, she also lived in California, Washington State and Florida. She married her soulmate of 42...

Christine Jeanne Kallsten

Christine Jeanne Kallsten

Dec 19, 2024

Christine Jeanne Kallsten, age 98, passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2024. 

Christine was born on June 16, 1926, to her parents, Rasul and Raymonde Bareyre, in Bordeaux, France. She worked for several years as a bartender and as a custodian at Moss Point Schools. She loved traveling, walking, going to the beach and being around people and her family. She...

David Nelson Hathcock

David Nelson Hathcock

Dec 19, 2024

David Nelson Hathcock was born March 20, 1994 in Gulfport, MS to Stephanie Anne Nelson and Mark P. Hathcock, Jr. and passed away Thursday, December 19, 2024 in Gulfport, MS.

A most loving son, grandson, step-son, brother, nephew, uncle, cousin, friend, and teammate of anyone who ever met him will be forever missed by his huge family and all those whose...

Jimmy Walton Ritchie

Jimmy Walton Ritchie

Dec 18, 2024

Jimmy Walton Ritchie, an imperfect Christian grateful for the grace of Jesus Christ, left this world on Wednesday, December 18, 2024.

Born in Brookhaven, MS to Walton Weathersby Ritchie and Bobbie Wooten Ritchie, who preceded him to Heaven, he graduated from Natchez High School and with the aid of much prayer and assistance from sympathetic professors, received his bachelor’s degree from...

Kenneth Irwin Stockstill

Kenneth Irwin Stockstill

Dec 17, 2024

Kenneth Irwin Stockstill, age 83, left this earth to join the angels on the morning of December 17, 2024. He passed peacefully, listening to his favorite classical music and surrounded by his loved ones.

Kenneth was brought into this world on Thursday, February 6th, 1941. He attended Picayune High School where he was an avid sportsman. He was a graduate of...

Billy Worthington Campbell

Billy Worthington Campbell

Dec 17, 2024

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Billy Worthington Campbell, 89, of Vancleave, MS. He passed peacefully at his home on December 17, 2024.

He was a beloved brother, husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was born on April 3, 1935 in Luverne, AL to Robert Lee and Malinda Worthington Campbell. Billy served in the Airforce...

Hildred "Punk" Lee Ivey

Hildred "Punk" Lee Ivey

Dec 16, 2024

Hildred "Punk" Lee Ivey, 79, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on December 16, 2024.

He was born on April 28, 1945 in Forrest, MS. Punk was employed for thirty-five years with Singing River Power and taught Lineman School for twenty-three years at MGCCC. Hildred enjoyed fishing, going to the family camp, and spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Punk was preceded...

Jack Milton Curtis, Sr.

Jack Milton Curtis, Sr.

Dec 16, 2024

It is with profound sadness, we announce the passing of Jack M. Curtis, Sr., age 83, of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, who peacefully entered into eternal rest on Monday, December 16, 2024. 

Born in Kosciusko, Mississippi, Jack grew up with a strong sense of family, faith, and hard work—values that shaped his extraordinary life. A proud graduate of Pearl High School’s Class...

Onita "Nicky" Jones

Onita "Nicky" Jones

Dec 15, 2024

Onita “Nicky” Jones passed away Sunday, December 15, 2024, with her nieces, Karen and Kathy by her side.

Nicky was a resident of Gallatin, Tennessee. She was born in Union, Mississippi, on October 26, 1951. She was a longtime resident of Sebastopol, Mississippi, prior to residing in Meridian Mississippi, then in Gautier, Mississippi. She moved to Tennessee in 2006. She loved...

Mary Ellen Fero

Mary Ellen Fero

Dec 15, 2024

Mary Ellen Fero, 88 of Vancleave, MS passed away on December 15, 2024.

She was born on July 9, 1936 in Ocean Springs, MS. She was a lifelong member of the Coast and St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, O.S. where she was very involved. She was an avid golfer and enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was a member...

Dorothy E. Carbrey

Dorothy E. Carbrey

Dec 14, 2024

Dorothy E. Carbrey, age 101, of Long Beach, passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2025.

Mrs. Carbrey was born in London, England and was a longtime resident of Long Beach.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William Russell Carbrey and son, Robert R. Carbrey.

Survivors include a daughter, Lorraine Heverling; son, Michael W. "Bill" Carbrey (Carol); two grandchildren, Holly Roemer (Thomas)...