Obituaries
Danny Eugene Turner
Jul 17, 2024
Danny Eugene Turner, age 74, of Saucier, MS passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 while in the care of USA Medical Center in Mobile, AL. He was born in Reid Hospital in Richmond, IN on June 1, 1950.
Mr. Turner was a resident of the MS Gulf Coast. He joined the US Air Force where he would later retire in...
John Kenneth Peck
Jul 16, 2024
Mr. John Kenneth Peck, age 83, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024.
A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at Biloxi National Cemetery at 11:00 a.m.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. John Kenneth Peck.
Dwight Simon
Jul 16, 2024
Dwight George Simon passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 following a hard fought battle with kidney and cardiac disease.
He is survived by his loving partner of 30 plus years, Wanda West; his daughter, Angie Simon Fields; his son, Jason Dwight Simon; his brother, Ward Simon; grandchildren, Matthew Simon Fields and Madeline Marie Fields; numerous nieces and nephews; and best...
Claude Sykes Haney, Jr.
Jul 16, 2024
Claude Sykes Haney, Jr., 81 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on July 16, 2024.
He was born on December 28, 1942 in Aberdeen, MS to Claude and Allie Haney. He graduated from Oxford High School and attended Ole Miss. He was awarded the Eagle Scout, and the city of D’Iberville named a section of central avenue “Haney Way” in recognition...
Virginia Faye Gibbs
Jul 16, 2024
Virginia Faye “Ginny” Gibbs, 72, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at her home in McHenry, MS.
She was born on October 10, 1951 in New Paris, Ohio to Mildred and Dick Blue. Her family was her passion. Ginny was retired from WalMart.
Ginny was preceded in death by her parents and her siblings, Robyn, Bonnie, Daniel; and brother-in-law Michael.
She is...
Ella Mai Dexter
Jul 15, 2024
Ella Mai Dexter, 88, of D’Iberville, MS passed away Monday, July 15, 2024. Ella was born in Brookhaven, MS on October 20, 1935 to Willie N. and Myrtis Durr.
Ella attended school in Lincoln County, MS. After school, she began her career in real estate. She was also a victims’ advocate for the Mobile County sheriff’s department, before becoming a homemaker....
Frances Marie Good
Jul 14, 2024
Frances Marie Good (Fran, Frammie) passed away at the age of 82 on Sunday, July 14, 2024 in Biloxi, MS.
She was born January 1st, 1942 in Eagle Lake, Maine. She owned and operated a successful RV resort and Real-estate holdings spanning over 3 decades. Church was a big part of her life. To know her was to love her. She...
Joseph "Joey" Viator
Jul 13, 2024
Joseph “Joey” Viator, age 77, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2024.
Joey was born in Biloxi on September 27, 1946 to Joseph “Bud” Viator and Virginia Viator. He loved his hometown of Biloxi, only leaving it to vacation in the Smokie Mountains, which he also loved.
Joey was preceded in death by his father. He is survived by...
Egbert "Pete" Dufrene
Jul 13, 2024
Egbert “Pete” Dufrene, age 42, of D’Iberville, passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at Singing River Hospital, Gulfport, MS. Pete was born in New Orleans, LA and moved to D’Iberville, MS when he was 12 years old. He went to D’Iberville High School and played football for the school. Pete was a loving father, son, brother, uncle, nephew and...
Mary Jo Hollis
Jul 12, 2024
Mary Jo Hollis, 81, of Gulfport died Friday, July 12, 2024.
A graveside service will be held on Friday, August 2, 2024 at 11:00am at Finley Cemetery, Highway 53 Gulfport.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Homes,15th Street, Gulfport is honored to serve the family of Mary Jo Hollis.
Charles A. Melson, Jr,.
Jul 11, 2024
Charles A. Melson, Jr. passed away peacefully on July 11, 2024 at the age of 101.
Charlie was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Melanie Gahn Melson; a granddaughter; a great-grandson; sister, Mercedes Lombardino (Joseph); and brother, John Murray (Joylyn)
He is survived by his 4 children, Charles S. Melson (Julie), Vickie Dares (Dave), Julie Carroum (Don), and Terrie...
Mary Margaret Lawrence
Jul 11, 2024
Mary Margaret Lawrence (Rudolf), age 85, of Biloxi, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on Thursday, July 11, 2024.
Mary was born on March 20,1939 in Biloxi, MS and was a 1957 graduate of Sacred Heart High School. She was a very gifted musician playing both piano and clarinet and was the Head Majorette of the High School Band. Mary...
Barbara French
Jul 10, 2024
Barbara French, 95, of Michigan, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2024. Barbara was born in Charlotte, MI on November 25, 1928.
Barbara was a loving mother and grandmother. She loved her children and grandchildren very much. Barb and Keith loved living at their home on Narrow Lake.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Keith French.
Survivors include her children, Patricia (Bill...
Gerald "Jerry" Amos Peterson
Jul 9, 2024
Gerald “Jerry” Amos Peterson, a resident of La Crosse, Wisconsin passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at the Biloxi, Mississippi Veterans Administration Care Center with his children, Bill, Mary Lou and Nancy, at his side. He celebrated his 100th birthday on April 26, 2024.
Jerry was born in La Crosse on April 26, 1924, the third son to Arthur “Art”...
Nina Jean Clark
Jul 9, 2024
Nina Jean Clark, 87, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at her home in Gulfport.
She was born on October 5, 1937 in Thompson, MS to Chris Cockerham and Nina A. Hodges. She attended Mars Hill High School. Nina enjoyed fishing and bowling.
Nina is preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Charles (Prentiss) Clark; and...
James Edward Coggins, III
Jul 8, 2024
James Edward “Trey” Coggins III, a loving father, faithful partner, cherished friend, beloved nephew and dedicated public servant, passed away unexpectedly on July 8, 2024, at the age of 50.
Trey was born in Jacksonville, FL to Jim and June Coggins on October 2, 1973. He spent most of his younger life overseas with his father’s job and attended the Saudi...
Cornelia Ellen Cichon
Jul 8, 2024
Cornelia “Dee” Fuller Cichon passed away on, July 8, 2024 at the age of 80.
Born in her grandparents’ home on Bessie K Sugarcane Plantation in St. James, LA, she grew up in New Orleans, and was a longtime resident of Bay St. Louis, MS until Hurricane Katrina in 2005 when she moved to Gulfport, MS.
Dee was the beloved wife of...
Lewis Alan Longino
Jul 8, 2024
Lewis Alan Longino, after a hard-fought battle with cancer, died in the arms of his family Monday, July 8, 2024.
Alan was born September 27,1987, in Biloxi where he enjoyed a typical Coast boyhood with Excel soccer and visits to Vienna, Budapest and Banff as student and staff with CISV. His senior and graduate year at Biloxi High School was disrupted...
Peggy Beth Koone Boyer
Jul 8, 2024
Peggy B. Boyer, age 68, of Vancleave, passed away on Monday, July 8, 2024, at Ocean Springs Hospital, after a short illness.
Born Peggy Beth Koone in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, she was the fifth child and only daughter of Ray and Berchie Koone. Her father was an artisan, an accomplished furniture maker and her mother was a homemaker. Peggy was a...
Barbara Ann Halat
Jul 8, 2024
Barbara Ann Halat, 87, of Biloxi passed away Sunday, July 8, 2024. Barbara was born September 11, 1936 in Biloxi, MS to Mr. Paul and Margaret Halat.
Barbara attended the University of Southern Mississippi, where she was a member of the Dixie Darlings. Later, she went on to attend San Diego State University. By the time Barbara had completed her college...
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