Obituaries
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.
Laura Lee Mender
Apr 29, 2025
Laura Lee Mender, age 87, of Biloxi, MS and formerly of Colorado Springs, CO, passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025.
Laura was born on August 22, 1937 in VA.
She was preceded in death by her ex-husband, Philip Jacob Mender; father, Clarence Wright; mother, Catherine Wright; sister, Muggy Yates; daughter, Stephanie Ann Mender; granddaughter, Nicole Michelle Davis.
Survivors include her daughter, Leslie...
Mary Annette Breland
Apr 28, 2025
Mary Annette Breland (Annette) passed away Monday, April 28, 2025, at 87 years young in Ocean Springs, MS.
She was born on July 11, 1937, in Hattiesburg, MS. Annette and her husband of 68 years, Dennis Breland, spent most of their earlier and later years on the Gulf Coast of Mississippi, but spent several years in Columbus, GA, while working for...
Dana Gerard Dronet
Apr 28, 2025
Dana Gerard Dronet, 77, of D’Iberville, MS passed away on Monday, April 28, 2025 in Ocean Springs.
Dana was born on July 19, 1947 in Biloxi, MS. He was the son of Harry Paul Dronet and Mary Ellen Ziz Dronet. Brought up Catholic, Dana attended St. John’s Elementary School and Notre Dame High School. After high school he attended business school...
Clayton "Clay" Blaine Stoddard
Apr 28, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved son, father, brother and friend, Clayton “Clay” Blaine Stoddard, who left us far too soon at the age of 47. His memory will forever remain in the hearts of those he loved.
Born on June 14, 1977, in Biloxi, Clay spent most of his life along the Gulf...
Ronald Lee Barker, Jr.
Apr 27, 2025
Ronald Lee Barker Jr., "Racerx, Ronnie" 61, of Moss Point MS, passed away Sunday, April 27th, 2025, peacefully in his home.
Ronnie was born in West Virginia but had been a resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast for most of his life. Ronnie was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He enjoyed fishing, traveling, cooking, spending time with his family and...
Bryant Hilton Floyd
Apr 26, 2025
Bryant Hilton “Shot” Floyd, 58, of Saucier, MS passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at his home in Saucier.
He was born in Prentiss, MS on April 5, 1967, to Carlos and Elaine Floyd (Reynolds). He graduated from Prentiss High School and worked as a diesel mechanic and a truck driver for more than twenty-five years. He enjoyed racing cars,...
Mary Ann Overstreet
Apr 25, 2025
Mary Ann Overstreet, 67 of Vancleave, MS passed away on April 25, 2025.
Mary Ann was born on March 18, 1958, in Mark Tree, AR to parents Lillian and Ethan Hand.
She was a homemaker and mother. She loved gardening and working in her flower beds, tending to her chickens and rabbits, fishing with her husband, and putting puzzles together along with...
William Allen Hyatt
Apr 25, 2025
William Allen “Bill” Hyatt, 85, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025, in Gulfport.
Bill was born in Greenwood, FL on November 26, 1939, to Robert and Blondell Hyatt. He graduated from Manatee County High School and served in the US Navy. Bill was a past Exalted Ruler of BPOE 978. His hobbies were cars and fishing, and...
Robert Martin Taff
Apr 24, 2025
Robert “Okey Dokey” Taff, 67, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2025, in Gulfport.
Bob was born on June 8, 1957, in Washington, DC to Loren M. and Frances M. Taff. He was a long-term resident of Gulfport. He was a high school graduate. He participated in swimming competitions and cross-country running and received a Superhero Award for...
Gary Mark Noble, Sr.
Apr 24, 2025
Gary Mark Noble, Sr., age 63, of Gulfport passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Bay St. Louis.
Gary was born on January 30, 1962 to Melvin C. Noble and Shirley Farr Noble. He was a graduate of Harrison Central High School and was a butcher by profession. Gary was selfless and a hard worker. He spent countless nights at...
Tamara Reiss Fulford
Apr 24, 2025
Tamara Reiss Fulford was born in Mobile, AL on August 29, 1940. She passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Mobile, AL at the age of 84.
Tamara was Valedictorian of her 1958 Murphy High School class. She helped to carry on the family clothing business in Mobile, Reiss Town & Country, that was started by her grandfather. After marrying...
Susan Jeanette Weems
Apr 24, 2025
Susan Jeanette Weems, 66 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2025.
She was born on November 20, 1958 to Madison Lee Weems and Elsie Hinton.
No services will be held.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Homes is honored to serve the family of Susan Jeanette Weems.
Dorothy "Nell" Kieff
Apr 23, 2025
Dorothy “Nell” Kieff, 85 of Vancleave, MS passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2025.
She was born on January 22, 1940 in Leaksville, MS to Hilton C. Brumfield and Myrtle Barrios. She has been employed as a welder for her whole life. She enjoyed working in the yard and greenhouse, plants, and adopting orphaned wild animals.
Dorothy was preceded in death by...
James Suttles
Apr 23, 2025
James Roy Suttles was born on June 22, 1922 in Fletcher, NC the son of John Nelson Suttles and Lila Mae Davis Suttles. Known as Roy by those in North Carolina, Jim to others, he was more than often affectionately addressed as Poppa or Grandaddy by most who knew and loved him. On April 23, 2025 his Lord and Savior...
Wayne Denny Wescovich
Apr 23, 2025
Wayne Denny Wescovich, 78, of Biloxi, Mississippi, passed away early Wednesday morning, April 23, 2025. Wayne was a beloved figure to all who knew him.
He was born on January 19, 1947, to the late James "JD" Wescovich and Ruby Wescovich. He was preceded in death by his sister, Julie Grandy; and his beloved wife, Sibyl Wescovich.
Wayne had a distinguished career...
Lisa Nicole Rosetti Majure
Apr 22, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Lisa Nicole Rosetti Majure on April 22, 2025.
Born on March 6, 1962, in Lincoln, Nebraska, Lisa lived a life filled with creativity and deep devotion to her family and friends. Lisa was the embodiment of kindness, love, and selfless care, always prioritizing the well-being of those around her.
Lisa...
Barbara Gene Reach
Apr 22, 2025
Barbara Gene Reach, age 79, of Woolmarket, Mississippi, passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.
Born to James and Margaret Rushton in Laurens, South Carolina on January 23, 1946, Barbara lived in both South Carolina and Kentucky, where she raised four of her five children, before moving to the Mississippi Gulf Coast in the 70’s where she had her fifth and...
Joseph Juan Hebert
Apr 22, 2025
Joseph Juan Hebert, 83, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on April 22, 2025, in Biloxi, Mississippi. Juan was born on October 25,1941 in Biloxi, Mississippi to Rena Tauzin Atchley and Willis “Doc’ Hebert.
He graduated from Biloxi High School where he started the Men’s Golf Program in 1960. Juan attended college at University of Southern Mississippi where...
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