Obituaries

John Anthony "Tony" Santo

John Anthony "Tony" Santo

Jul 22, 2016

CMI John Anthony “Tony” Santo, U.S. Navy Retired He fought the battle and lost the war and died Friday, July 22, 2016 peacefully at home in Gulfport. Tony entered the military at the age of 17 as an airman apprentice at Grosse Isle Naval Air Station. He cross rated to construction mechanic and was assigned to NMCB 7 in Davisville,...

Steven Charles Ravenscraft

Steven Charles Ravenscraft

Jul 22, 2016

Mr. Steven Charles Ravenscraft, age 54, of Biloxi, passed away Friday, July 22, 2016 at his home in Biloxi. Steven was born April 14, 1962 in Union Town, PA to Charles and Flora Ravenscraft. He attended Union Town Senior High School. In his spare time he enjoyed fishing. Survivors include his loving fiancé, Cherlyn Richardel (Raceland) of Biloxi, MS; son,...

Joseph Patrick "Chip" Houlihan

Joseph Patrick "Chip" Houlihan

Jul 21, 2016

Mr. Joseph Patrick "Chip" Houlihan, age 67, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2016, in his home, with his wife by his side. Chip was born in Troy, NY, the oldest of four children. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Joseph Houlihan and Carolyn Frances Dean Houlihan and grandparents. Chip leaves behind his...

Marjorie Munro Roemer

Marjorie Munro Roemer

Jul 21, 2016

Marjorie May Munro Roemer of Ocean Springs, MS passed away peacefully at the age of 89. She was an energetic and fun loving person who loved gardening, golf and spirited conversations. Mrs. Roemer was a member of the Dogwood Garden Club, Gulf Hills Golf Club, Biloxi Yacht Club and numerous other organizations. She was preceded in death by her parents,...

Paula Rae Wright

Paula Rae Wright

Jul 21, 2016

Paula Rae Wright, age 65, of Gulfport passed away peacefully July 21, 2016 surrounded by family. She was born to John (Jack) and Elaine Winward in San Diego, CA on August 17, 1950. In 1968 she married the late George Langdon Wright, Jr. and soon after moved to Gulfport, MS and made it her home. She is survived by two...

Jeanie Darlene Pate

Jeanie Darlene Pate

Jul 20, 2016

Jeanie Darlene pate, 65, of Gulfport died Wednesday, July 20, 2016 in Sumter, SC. The graveside service is Friday, July 29, 2016 at 2:30 p.m. at Biloxi national Cemetery. BRADFORD-O'KEEFE FUNERAL HOME, O'Neal Road, Gulfport is in charge.

Gary Phillip Alley

Gary Phillip Alley

Jul 18, 2016

Gary Phillip Alley, Sr.,71, of Pass Christian died Monday, July 18, 2016. Arrangements are pending at BRADFORD-O'KEEFE FUNERAL HOME, 15th Street, Gulfport.

Ruth Khayat Boone

Ruth Khayat Boone

Jul 17, 2016

Edna Khayat Boone, beloved wife of Thomas Holloman Boone, died on July 17, 2016. She was born on January 20, 1932 in Jackson, MS to Edward Assad Khayat and Eva Pates Khayat. She grew up in Moss Point, MS, and attended Millsaps College where she received a BA in English, and later in her life, earned a Masters Degree in...

Norma  Stewart Robinson

Norma Stewart Robinson

Jul 16, 2016

Norma Stewart Robinson, 80, of Hattiesburg, MS passed away Saturday, July 16, 2016. She was born in Pell City, AL on April 9, 1936, and was a long-time resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. She retired in 1994 after 33 years of teaching Elementary and Middle School in Alabama and Mississippi. She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy...

Russell V. McDowell

Russell V. McDowell

Jul 15, 2016

Today we mark the passing of a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great friend. Dr. Russell V McDowell was born January 14, 1937, in Pontiac, Michigan. Soon after his birth, his parents returned to their hometown of Harrisburg, Illinois where he spent the majority of his early childhood and teen years. Upon graduating from Harrisburg High School in 1955, Russell...

Clyde "Scratch" W. Anderson, Jr.

Clyde "Scratch" W. Anderson, Jr.

Jul 15, 2016

Clyde W. “Scratch” Anderson Jr., age 71, of Biloxi died July 15, 2016. Mr. Anderson was a native and lifelong resident of Biloxi, MS. He served in the MS National Guard for 8 years. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council #1244, former member of the Local Union #903 I.B.E.W, and a member of Our lady of...

Michael Adams Mobley, Sr.

Michael Adams Mobley, Sr.

Jul 14, 2016

A true original has been called to heaven to be with his father, sister, grandsons, and numerous other loved ones that have been taken too soon. Michael Adams Mobley Sr. left this world right before his birthday so the family will be celebrating his life on what would have been his 58th birthday. Dad was a 70’s hippie and a...

Jimmy Dwight "J.D."

Jimmy Dwight "J.D."

Jul 14, 2016

Jimmy Dwight [J.D.] Stuart traveled home to meet the Lord Thursday, July 14, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. Jimmy was the son of the late Argyle Paul Stuart and Sylvia Howell Stuart. He was born in Hattiesburg, Mississippi November 21, 1947, and died in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, after a long struggle with Lymphoma and Lung Cancer. He served in...

Patsy Smith

Patsy Smith

Jul 14, 2016

Patsy Smith, age 61, of Gulfport died Thursday, July 14, 2016 in Gulfport. Private service. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, O'Neal Road, Gulfport is in charge of arrangements.

Infant Luke  Banning

Infant Luke Banning

Jul 13, 2016

Infant Luke Banning passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2016. No services will be held. The Ocean Springs Chapel of Bradford-O'Keefe is in charge.

Jason Alan Moore

Jason Alan Moore

Jul 13, 2016

Jason was a lifelong resident of Biloxi and a 1988 graduate of Biloxi High School. He earned an Associates Degree in Education from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Jason was an avid sports fan and loved the New Orleans Saints. He spent most of his time on weekends with his family and friends watching football, baseball or golf and grilling...

Franklin Delano Vuyovich

Franklin Delano Vuyovich

Jul 12, 2016

Franklin Delano Vuyovich, 83, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 with his family at his side. Mr. Vuyovich served in the U.S. Navy for 4 years. After being employed with Liberty National Life Insurance for over 30 years, he retired to be at home with his wife. He was a member of St. James Catholic Church....

David  Lee Stiver

David Lee Stiver

Jul 11, 2016

David Lee Stiver, 76, of Gulfport, MS, passed away Monday, July 11, 2016 in Gulfport. Mr. Stiver was a native of Ohio and a resident of the Coast for 27 years. He owned Wiggins Trading Post in Saucier for 25 years along with Saucier Wholesale. Mr. Stiver was a U.S. Air Force Veteran, past king of the MS Chapter of...

Hazel Mary Virginia Ribble Hall

Hazel Mary Virginia Ribble Hall

Jul 11, 2016

Hazel Mary Virginia Ribble Hall, 93, of Gautier, MS died Monday, July 11, 2016 in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Hall was born June 4, 1923. She moved to Mississippi from Virginia in 1992. In MS she was active with the Daughters of the King. She was a member of the Scottish Society and the Gulf Coast Opera Salon. Prior to moving...

Shannon Jack Wilbur

Shannon Jack Wilbur

Jul 11, 2016

Mr. Shannon "Jack" Wilbur, age 71, passed away Monday, July 11, 2016, in Wiggins. Jack was born in Biloxi and had been a resident of Wiggins for the past 25 years. He will be remembered as an animal lover and an avid fisherman. Most of all, Jack loved his family. His children and grandchildren came first, especially "Little Tinkerbell". Jack...