Obituaries
Shirley Moreton Parker
May 8, 2025
Shirley Moreton Parker, 83, of Gulfport, Mississippi, passed away in her home on Thursday, May 8, 2025.
Shirley was born in Miami, Florida on November 24, 1941 to Alfred and Mamie Moreton. She worked for the Harrison County Child Development Center for 27 years. Shirley liked to browse thrift stores, flea markets and antique stores. Mexican food and margaritas were always...
Loretta Mae Griggs
May 8, 2025
Loretta Mae Griggs, 97, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2024.
Loretta was born in Troy Mo. on May 18, 1927, to Charles and Sylvia (Kadlec) Shilharvey.
She is proceeded in death by her husband, Paul D. Griggs; parents Charles and Sylvia Shilharvey; brother, Roy Shilharvey; grandson, Daniel Petty; and son in law Thomas Brimmer.
She was a nurse at...
Richard Wayne Montiforte Sr.
May 8, 2025
Richard Wayne Montiforte Sr., 73, of Biloxi, MS, passed away on May 8, 2025 peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family following a courageous battle with cancer.
Born August 28, 1951 in New Orleans, LA Richard was the son of the late Sam and Elaine (Dubaz) Montiforte.
He is preceded in death by his brother and sister-in-law, Glenn and Carol...
Nancy Lynn Shroyer
May 6, 2025
With deep sadness and great appreciation for her life, we announce the passing of Nancy Lynn Shroyer, 71, of Biloxi on May 6, 2025.
Nancy was born In Marysville, Kansas to Verna and Duane Shroyer. Her father served in the United States Air Force and the family lived in several places including Eglin Air Force Base in Florida, Edwards AFB in...
Cecilia Marie Gates
May 6, 2025
Cecilia "Cindy" Marie Gates, age 69, of Gulfport, MS, passed away on Tuesday, May 6, 2025.
Cindy was born in Dallas, TX, and moved to Gulfport in 2022. She was a member of First Methodist Church in Long Beach. She was a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
Cindy was preceded in death by her husband, Phil, father Cecil, brother Ronald, and sister Judy.
She...
Virginia Kent "Jenny" Stallings
May 5, 2025
Virginia Kent “Jenny” Stallings, age 98, was guided home by her Lord and Savior on Monday, May 5, 2025.
Jenny was born on January 11, 1927, in McAllen, TX. She lived with her parents in Houston, TX where she worked as an insurance clerk at Occidental Life Insurance Company. Jenny met the love of her life, Jim Stallings, one rainy day...
Deborah Jean Teich
May 5, 2025
Deborah Jean Teich, 63, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away peacefully in her daughter's home surrounded by loved ones on May 5, 2025. Debbie fought valiantly against the odds of Bulbar ALS.
She was preceded in death by her father Richard R. Teich (93) and her mother Patricia A. Teich (95). She is survived by her daughter, Sarah Miller, her son...
Marc Alan Lofland
May 4, 2025
We are so heartbroken to announce the unexpecting passing of Marc Alan Lofland on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at the age of 63.
Marc was born in Gulfport, MS on September 28, 1961, to Susie Riggs Lofland and Alfred “Al” Lofland. He resided in East Biloxi in Jackson County for the past 15 years. He graduated from Harrison Central High School...
Kenneth Ray Lassabe Sr.
May 4, 2025
Kenneth Ray Lassabe, Sr., 84, of Long Beach, Mississippi passed away peacefully on May 4, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Kenneth is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Carolyn; their children, Kenneth Ray (Becky) Lassabe, Jr. and Karen (James (“Jimmy”)) Sears; and his 6 grandchildren: Jenny, Kayla (Dallas), Kimberlee, Courtney, Alex (Daisy), Sam and Jaylan (Erin); and his...
Linda Kay Fox
May 3, 2025
Linda Kay Fox, 69 of Black River Falls, WI, previously of Ocean Springs, MS passed away peacefully Saturday May 3, 2025, in Black River Falls, WI.
She was born on October 3,1955 in Viroqua, Wi daughter of John H. Fox and Rita (McKittrick) Fox. She graduated in 1976 from Ocean Springs high school. Early 1980’s, Linda moved back to Wisconsin and...
George William Griffin, III
May 3, 2025
George William “Will” Griffin, III, age 54, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2025.
Will was born on December 21, 1970, in Greenville, MS. He attended high school at Woodland Hills High School in Jackson, MS and attended Mississippi State University where he earned a master’s degree. He was awarded many academic and sports awards throughout school....
James Arthur Thomson
May 3, 2025
Mr. James Arthur Thomson, age 89, of Pace, Florida passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at Santa Rosa Medical Center in Milton, Florida.
Mr. Thomson was born on June 16, 1935, in St. Joseph, Missouri to the late James Manley Thomson and Agnes Margurete Waddell Thomson. He attended school at Excelsior Springs High School in Missouri and attended William Carey...
Roger Lee Long
May 2, 2025
Roger Lee Long, 76, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Friday, May 2, 2025, in Gulfport.
Mr. Long was preceded in death by his wife, Beverly Long, of Mississippi. He served 22 years in the US Marine Corps as a Gunnery Sargent and was a proud veteran serving 3 tours in Vietnam. He received the purple heart, bronze star, medal of...
Karen Kay Strong
May 2, 2025
Karen Kay Strong
November 15th, 1949 - May 2, 2025
It is with deep sorrow and so much love that we are mourning our angel, Karen Kay Strong, of Pass Christian, Mississippi. She gained her wings at 75 years old, when she passed away peacefully in her sleep. She blessed us all with her presence, and her memory will be forever cherished....
Toni C. Bowers
May 2, 2025
Toni C. Bowers, 64, of Vancleave, MS, passed away on May 2, 2025. She was born in Warsaw, NY on January 12, 1961. She lived in Vancleave, MS for 43 years where she owned and operated JT Auto Sales and Destiny Stables.
Toni was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry L. Bowers; stepson, Brent Bowers; granddaughter, Cheyenne Kille; father, Joseph...
Patricia Ann Howe Dixon
May 2, 2025
Hi family and friends. It is with a heavy heart that I am writing this post today. Our mom, Patricia Ann Howe Dixon, passed away peacefully in her sleep last night surrounded by family. She was battling stage 7c dementia and the lord finally called her home.
Pat was born on November 29,1939 in Fitzgerald, GA and passed away this morning,...
Brandon Charles Burden
May 1, 2025
Brandon Charles Burden passed away on May 1, 2025, in Ocean Springs, MS.
Brandon was born in San Antonio, TX on April 22, 1984. His family relocated to Ocean Springs in 1986. After graduating from Ocean Springs High School in 2002, he spent the next two decades working in the restaurant industry. He was a foodie and a sports nut, loved...
Rose May Burns
Apr 30, 2025
Rose May Burns, age 86, of Ocean Springs, died peacefully on April 30, 2025. She was born May 27, 1938 in Lester, West Virginia.
Rose was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Burns also of Ocean Springs and her sister Jan Stratz of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Rose is survived by: her son James Files and daughter-in-law Katie of Sherwood Arkansas; her...
Sylvia Briscoe
Apr 30, 2025
Sylvia Dixye Davidson Briscoe, a longtime Biloxian, passed away at Memorial Hospital Gulfport on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. She was born on December 13, 1941, in West, MS. Later, her family moved to Ackerman, then to Jackson.
Mrs. Briscoe is preceded in death by her parents, Dale and Elizabeth Davidson; and a host of aunts and uncles.
She is survived by her...
William Morgan Swinney
Apr 30, 2025
William Morgan Swinney, 73, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, in Gulfport.
There are no services scheduled at this time.
Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Home, O'Neal Road, Gulfport, is honored to serve the family of William Swinney.
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