Obituaries

Anastasia Verastegui

Anastasia Verastegui

May 14, 2025

Anastasia V. Verastegui, 35, of Biloxi, MS passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2025. She was born May 13, 1990 in Moscow, Russia to Mayya and Vladimir.

Anastasia worked as a licensed massage therapist. In her free time, she enjoyed listening to music, reading books, and spending time with her friends.

She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Lev and Irina.

Survivors include...

Donna Lynn North

Donna Lynn North

May 13, 2025

Donna Lynn (Baker) North, 73, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 in Gulfport.

She was born in 1952 to Don & Virginia Baker in Blytheville, AR. Donna was the youngest of 4 girls. The family moved to Jackson, MS, later Miami, FL, and Greenwich, CT. Donna married David North in 1973 and their son Jason was born...

Jimmy Hansford Ramer

Jimmy Hansford Ramer

May 12, 2025

Jimmy H. Ramer, 66 of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on Monday, May 12, 2025.

He was born on July 30, 1958, in Andalusia, AL to James and Georgia Ramer. He graduated from Ocean Springs High School and attended MGCCC in Perkinston. He was employed for over thirty years for Cableman Inc. He served in the United States Navy. He loved...

Dorothy Sue Floyd

Dorothy Sue Floyd

May 11, 2025

Dorothy Sue Floyd, 86, of Gulfport, died Sunday, May 11, 2025.

Mrs. Floyd was born in Philadelphia, MS and was a long-time resident of Gulfport. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Gulfport. Mrs. Floyd was a retired District Court Clerk in the Federal Court System.

Survivors include a sister, Mary Alice Rowell and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded...

Chelsea Annabelle Aultman Sadler

Chelsea Annabelle Aultman Sadler

May 11, 2025

In Loving Memory of a Bright Spirit, Chelsea Annabelle Aultman Sadler: A Beloved Daughter, Mother and Friend.

It is with aching hearts and profound love that we share the passing of a truly unique and radiant soul, Chelsea Annabelle Aultman Sadler of Sumrall, Mississippi, who was taken from us far too soon.

A free spirit with an artist’s soul, Chelsea found beauty...

Sandra "Sandy" Lee Hutton Broussard

Sandra "Sandy" Lee Hutton Broussard

May 11, 2025

Sandra “Sandy” Lee Hutton Broussard, 83, of Gautier, MS passed away Sunday, May 11, 2025. She was born in Tonawanda, NY to Earl Frederick Hutton and Lea Rue Thompson.

Sandy graduated from Kenmore East High School. In her free time, she enjoyed spending time with her family.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Broussard, Sr; parents, Earl and Lea...

Margaret Joyner Ward

Margaret Joyner Ward

May 10, 2025

Margaret Joyner Ward, age 83 of Cleveland, TN passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2025, in Lucedale, MS.

Margaret was born on March 23, 1942, in Canton, MS. She was an active member of Peerless Road Church of God of Prophecy in Cleveland, TN before living at Glenoaks Nursing Home near family. She loved learning about Jesus and telling everyone about...

Betty Jane Horner

Betty Jane Horner

May 10, 2025

Betty Jane (Caldwell) Horner, 90, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2025, in Gulfport.

Mrs. Horner was a longtime resident of the MS Gulf Coast.  She was a loving sister, mother, grandmother and great grandmother and will be missed deeply by all that knew her.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Florence Caldwell; her husband,...

Ruby Jean McCray

Ruby Jean McCray

May 10, 2025

Ruby Jean McCray, 85, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2025, in Gulfport.

She was born in Prentiss, MS to Moris Mallard and Mandy Mallard. She was employed by Garden Park Hospital as a supervisor of housekeeping for over 30 years. Her hobbies were gardening, fishing and cooking.

Ruby was preceded in death by her parents; her spouse, Elijah...

Linda Eileen Allen

Linda Eileen Allen

May 10, 2025

Linda Eileen Allen, 78, of Gulfport, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2025. She was born in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania, on November 8, 1946. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lewis and Queenie Shank, sister Beatrice Shank-Long, and daughter Donna Ellis Nevills, and granddaughter LaShay Nevills. Linda was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

She is survived by her daughter,...

Paul Arthur Sullivan

Paul Arthur Sullivan

May 10, 2025

With deep love and peaceful hearts, we announce the passing of Paul Sullivan, who went home to be with his Lord and Savior on May 10, 2025, at the age of 92. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Paul lived every one of his years with joy, purpose, and an unwavering commitment to family and Jesus.

Born to farmers, Shep...

Herman Denvill Johnston

Herman Denvill Johnston

May 10, 2025

Herman Denvill Johnston of Gulfport, 88, died May 10, 2025, in his home, surrounded by loving family and following a long battle with dementia.

He and his wife of 61 years, Lethalia, shared a marriage filled with laughter, love and adventure.

Herman loved life, He loved his Lord, and he loved his family, his friends, and his boats. His favorite was a...

Cindy Ann Hill

Cindy Ann Hill

May 9, 2025

Cindy Hill, formerly of Biloxi, MS, passed away on the morning of May 9, 2025 in her Pass Christian home that she designed, surrounded by those she loved. She was 71 years old.

 Cindy was the matriarch of a big family that she built on love, it included her husband of 52 years, 3 daughters, 12 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren. She...

Sylvia Ann Beddingfield

Sylvia Ann Beddingfield

May 9, 2025

Mrs. Sylvia Ann Beddingfield, age 90, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Friday, May 9, 2025. She was born on July 27, 1934 to the late Arthur Williams and Lilly Comeaux Williams.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, May 24, 2025 at D'Iberville Memorial Park at 1:00 p.m.

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mrs. Sylvia...

Kirk Stephen Ferguson

Kirk Stephen Ferguson

May 9, 2025

MSgt Kirk "Fergy" S. Ferguson, age 67, of Biloxi, MS passed away in his home on Friday, May 9, 2025.

Fergy was born April 25, 1958, in Great Falls, Montana on Malstrom Air Force Base. Fergy followed in his father and brothers’ footsteps and joined the United States Air Force. Due to his extensive career in the United States Air Force,...

Phillip Linderborn

Phillip Linderborn

May 9, 2025



Phillip “Phil” Linderborn, 90, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2025, at Bay Cove Assisted Living in Biloxi, Mississippi.

Born on February 20, 1935, Phillip was the son of the late Howard F. Linderborn Sr. and Agnes Linderborn. At the age of 17, he proudly joined the United States Army and served with distinction in the Korean War. He was honorably...

Gloria Jean Otis

Gloria Jean Otis

May 9, 2025

With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Gloria Jean Otis, 71, on Friday, May 9, 2025. A cherished resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast, Gloria lived a life filled with devotion, love, and music.

She was a proud graduate of Biloxi High School and the University of Southern Mississippi. As a longtime member of the Keesler Air Force Base Chapel,...

Kathy Byrd Brinson

Kathy Byrd Brinson

May 9, 2025

Mary Kathryn "Kathy" Byrd Brinson, age 71, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Friday, May 9, 2025.

Kathy was born in Jackson, MS on September 25, 1954, and was lifelong resident of the Coast. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, boating and fishing and enjoyed cross stitching. She attended Biloxi schools. 

Kathy is preceded in death by her husband,...

Corey Joseph Havelin

Corey Joseph Havelin

May 8, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Corey Havelin, who departed this life on May 8, 2025, at the age of 34. Corey was a man of unwavering faith, compassion, and strength—leaving a lasting impact on everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.

From a young age, Corey dreamed of a career in law enforcement—a calling...