Obituaries

Belinda Balius Olsen

Belinda Balius Olsen

Sep 12, 2024

Belinda Balius Olsen, 51, of D'Iberville, MS, passed away on September 12, 2024. Born on January 16, 1973, Belinda was known for her kind spirit, warm heart, and the unwavering love she showed to everyone in her life. 

A devoted mother to her son, Cayden James Olsen, she cherished every moment watching him grow and excel in life. Belinda was also...

George Richard Smith

George Richard Smith

Sep 12, 2024

George Richard "Ricky" Smith, 65, of Gulfport, MS passed away Thursday, September 12, 2024 at his home in Gulfport.

Ricky was born in Ellisville, MS to George A. Smith and Hazeline Crowe.  He was a retired carpenter.

He was preceded in death by his parents and is survived by his son, George Smith and his siblings Mark Smith (Tina) and Dennis Smith...

William "Billy" Gibson

William "Billy" Gibson

Sep 12, 2024

Mr. William “Billy” Gibson, born July 31, 1938 in Macon, GA departed this life on September 12, 2024, at 1:15 am in Pascagoula, MS.

Billy was a member of First Baptist Church of Ocean Springs, MS. Billy loved the Lord, was a teacher of the bible, and a strong witness for Jesus Christ. He served in the Marine Corp. Billy retired...

Daniel Louis Kosztur

Daniel Louis Kosztur

Sep 11, 2024

Daniel Louis Kosztur, age 42, passed away on September 11, 2024, at USA Health University Hospital in Mobile, Alabama.

Daniel was a resident of Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Daniel was born on May 10, 1982 in Pascagoula, Mississippi. He graduated from Ocean Springs High School and attended Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Daniel began his adult employment career at Firestone Tires in...

Jim Brashier

Jim Brashier

Sep 11, 2024

Jim Eley Brashier, 70, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2024, surrounded by his loving children and family.

Born March 11, 1954 in Hattiesburg, MS to Jimmy C. Brashier and Peggy Eley Brashier. Jim’s family roots were tied to Biloxi, MS when his parents moved there in 1958. He attended Biloxi High School in Biloxi, MS and graduated with the class...

Rylen James Chenault

Rylen James Chenault

Sep 9, 2024

Rylen James Chenault, 4 months old, of Long Beach, MS passed away at his home on Monday, September 9, 2024.

Rylen was born on May 10, 2024 at USA Hospital in Mobile, AL to Jordan Keffer and Rachel Chenault.

Rylen’s survivors include his parents; and his siblings, Issabella Thompkins, Frederick Thompkins, Nateshia Thompkins and Timothy Chenault.

Arrangements are pending.

Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home is honored...

James Donald Viator

James Donald Viator

Sep 9, 2024

The last of a generation of Viators is gone.

James Donald Viator, age 92, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2024 at his home in Biloxi, MS.

Don was born on April 30, 1932 to the late Joseph Avite Viator and Laurence Lachaussee. He was a native of Biloxi, MS where he attended Notre Dame and Biloxi High and participated in football...

Margaret Ann Hatfield Proffer

Margaret Ann Hatfield Proffer

Sep 9, 2024

Mrs. Margaret Ann Hatfield Proffer, 97, died Monday, September 9, 2024, at her home in Oxford, MS. The funeral will be Thursday, September 19, 2024, at 1:00 P.M. at Oxford University United Methodist Church with Rev. Chris McAlilly and Rev. Warren Black officiating. Visitation will be held prior to the service beginning at 11:30 A.M. A graveside service will be...

Dr. Robert "Bobby" A. Little

Dr. Robert "Bobby" A. Little

Sep 8, 2024

Dr. Robert “Bobby” A. Little of Gulfport, Mississippi passed away peacefully on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024. Dr. Little was born in Oxford, Mississippi to Dr. Ashford Hunter and Minnie Ruth Tomlinson Little. In addition to his loving wife Phyllis Little; he is survived by his children, Ashford (Catherine) Little of Atlanta, Georgia, Mary Eliza (Paul) Aston of New York City,...

Bobbie L. Naboni

Bobbie L. Naboni

Sep 8, 2024

Bobbie L. Naboni, age 94, of Gulfport, Mississippi, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2024 at the Armed Forces Retirement Home.

Bobbie was born on May 19, 1930 in Bartow County, GA to John and Annie Mae Swafford. She served in the U.S. Army most of her career and was released on April 30, 1983 as Sgt. First Class (E7). Bobbie...

Joey Keith Gantt

Joey Keith Gantt

Sep 8, 2024

Joey Keith Gantt was born February 26, 1957 to Carl Jackson and Ocie Baker Gantt in Shelby, NC. He attended school in Shelby, NC, but left to serve 4 years in the United States Navy. After leaving the Navy he worked for the City of Shelby, NC in the Water Department, where he worked until his retirement. He was a...

Larry Mitchell Beckham

Larry Mitchell Beckham

Sep 6, 2024

Larry Mitchell Beckham, age 53, of Gulfport, Mississippi lost his fight with pancreatic cancer on September 6, 2024. He died at his home, in the arms of his wife of almost fifteen years, Samantha Beckham. While born in Alabama, Larry was a Texan at heart, raised in Helotes, TX. He moved to Mississippi in his late teen years.

In his 20’s,...

Jess Eugene McDonnell

Jess Eugene McDonnell

Sep 6, 2024

Jess Eugene McDonnell, age 70, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Friday, September 6, 2024.

Jess was born on February 11, 1954 in Oakland, CA to Loren Bud McDonnell and Maria Fyles Young. He served in the US Marines and worked for the Municipality of Anchorage in the Muni Radio Shop. He loved fishing for halibut and salmon and he...

Daniel Lawrence Werner

Daniel Lawrence Werner

Sep 5, 2024

Pop, a truly one-of-a-kind individual, was known for his kind heart and generous spirit, he was always ready to lend a helping hand if he could, never speaking a harsh word about anyone. He was a veteran who served in Vietnam. He had a deep love for his family and for people, approaching every person he met with warmth and...

David Odell Clevenger

David Odell Clevenger

Sep 5, 2024

On October 24, 1964, David Odell Clevenger burst into the world, full of curiosity, stubbornness, and joy. David was a beloved son, brother, husband, and father. “He was a person of conviction and embodied the goal of sacrificing for what he believed. When he felt he was called by God, he answered as best as he could. It is difficult...

Loraine Foretich

Loraine Foretich

Sep 5, 2024

Loraine Schivers Foretich, age 73, of Biloxi passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2024.

Loraine was born on January 3, 1951 in Akron, OH. She earned a Bachelor’s degree from MGCCC. Loriane worked for Gulf Oaks Hospital and Gulf Coast Community Hospital. She was an LPN and RN. Loraine was nurse of the year in 1996 and received a reward for...

Una Louise Clements

Una Louise Clements

Sep 5, 2024

Una Louise Clements, age 84, of Franklin, WI passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2024. 

Private burial will be held at Biloxi National Cemetery. 

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Una Louise Clements.

Paul Daniel Langham

Paul Daniel Langham

Sep 4, 2024

Paul Daniel Langham, 48, of Biloxi, MS passed away on September 4, 2024, after a courageous and difficult 4 ½ year battle with stage IV colon cancer.

Paul was born on November 2, 1975, to Donald and Patricia Langham, at Andrews Air Force Base in Camp Springs, Maryland. After graduating from Oak Grove High in Hattiesburg, MS, Paul went on to...

Michael Wayne "Mike" Stroud

Michael Wayne "Mike" Stroud

Sep 3, 2024

Michael Wayne “Mike” Stroud, age 67, passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 and joined his loving wife, Laura Howard Stroud on God’s next journey.

Mike was born on October 29, 1956 in Belleville, IL. He was a member of the catholic faith. He always enjoyed his Sunday dinners with his sister, Melissa Stroud D’Angelo. Mike spent a lot of his...

Carlos Israel Rodriguez-Mateo

Carlos Israel Rodriguez-Mateo

Sep 2, 2024

Carlos Israel Rodriguez Mateo, 20, of Oaxaca de Juarez, Mexico passed away on Monday, September 2, 2024 while working in construction.

Carlos was born in Oaxaca de Juarez, Mexico on June 16, 2004 to Felicitas Mateo Zeferino and Alexandro Rodriguez Cruz. He enjoyed skateboarding, playing video games and drawing.

Funeral Services will be held at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home on Howard Avenue in...