Obituaries
Joy Barhanovich Tucei
Mar 4, 2025
A true queen of Mardi Gras took her final bow this year, with the peaceful passing of Joy Barhanovich Tucei, 77, of Biloxi on Fat Tuesday, March 4, 2025, following a four-year battle with dementia.
Born October 5, 1947, to Steve “Gramps” and Eula Seymour Barhanovich of Biloxi, Joy’s lifelong love for the carnival season began at an early age. She...
Daniel Silva Infante
Mar 4, 2025
Daniel Silva Infante, 61, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, in Ocean Springs, MS.
He was born on September 10, 1963, to Benancia Silva Infante and Daniel G. Infante. He graduated from Fresno State and was a Professional Musician. Danny has worked with some of the biggest names in the music industry including Wayne Newton, Celine...
Coach Eddie Ladner
Mar 3, 2025
Eddie Ladner, 73, a legendary athlete and coach, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 3, 2025. A dedicated mentor, leader, and friend, Eddie's legacy as a coach, educator, and fierce competitor will live on in the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Oliver and...
Isabel "Izzy" O'Conner Bullard
Mar 3, 2025
Isabel “Izzy” O’Conner Bullard, age 96, of Gulfport, passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025 at her home.
Isabel was born on December 28, 1928 in Gulfport to Clifford F. O’Conner, Sr. and Isabel Courtenay O’Conner. She had a very full and rich life, having lived in Oklahoma, New Mexico, Missouri, Mobile, Alabama, Biloxi, Laurel, and then back to Gulfport. Isabel...
Janice Faye Smith
Mar 3, 2025
Janice Faye Smith, 80, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025, in Gulfport.
She was born on February 4, 1945, in Dadeville, AL. She was employed at Best Western in Gulfport for 20+ years until it was destroyed by Katrina. Janice loved thrift shopping and garage sales. She especially loved jewelry. It didn’t matter what kind; she loved...
Margaret "Lou" Carr
Mar 2, 2025
Margaret Lula Mae “Lou” Carr, age 82, of Long Beach, passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025 at her home.
Margaret was born on September 20, 1942 in Ville Platte, LA to Cleven and Carrie Manuel. She attended Ville Platte High School and was a gardener for a plant nursery as well as a daycare worker. Margaret’s hobbies included reading, bird...
Albert "Sam" Reyer
Mar 2, 2025
Albert "Sam" Reyer, age 88, of Gulfport, MS, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home, surrounded by his family, on Sunday, March 2, 2025. His passing followed a recent diagnosis of esophageal cancer.
Born and raised in Gulfport, Mississippi, Sam lived a life defined by gentle resilience, unwavering devotion, and an abiding love for his family and community. He briefly...
Sally Gisclard Davis
Mar 2, 2025
Sally Gisclard Davis, 71, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025 in Gulfport.
Visitation will be Friday, March 7, from 12:00 until 1:00 p.m.at the O'Neal Road location of Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Home followed by a service at 1:00 p.m.
Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Home, O'Neal Road, Gulfport, is honored to serve the family of Sally Davis.
Joey Fountain, Jr.
Mar 2, 2025
Elvin Joseph “Joey” Fountain Jr., 77, of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, passed peacefully into heaven Sunday, March 2, at The Lighthouse Memory Care. Born September 5, 1947, in Biloxi, Mississippi, to Elvin Joseph Fountain Sr. and Itaska Broome Fountain, Joey’s life was marked by his unwavering love and passion for the Lord, his family, missions, and serving others.
The Lord was his...
Verda "Petesy" Troney
Mar 2, 2025
Verda “Petesy” Troney, 91 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025, peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones.
She was born on August 8, 1933, in Biloxi, MS to John and Rebecca Saucier. She graduated from MGCCC with an associate’s degree in psychology.
Verda was a faithful servant of the Most High, Jesus. She received the Apostolic...
Stephen Mark Gray
Mar 1, 2025
Stephen Mark Gray, 63, of Biloxi, MS, St. Martin community passed away Saturday, March 1, 2025.
Mark was born on April 26, 1961 in Biloxi MS to Bobby and Linda Gray. Mark was a 1979 graduate of St. Martin High School where he was a faithful band member. He loved his band family and all the great friendships that were made....
David Richard Smith
Mar 1, 2025
David Richard Smith, a devoted husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2025. He was 82 years old.
David was preceded in death by his parents, Angelo and Hazel Smith.
He is survived by his wife, Rita Harvey Smith; his daughters, Gina Haug, Ginger Smith and Stephanie Castjohn; his cherished grandchildren, Kelli Santos, Anders Haug, Tori Clark, Alex Haug,...
Randall "Randy" Jolley
Mar 1, 2025
Randall "Randy" Jolley, 39, and a resident of Harris County Texas passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025 in Texas.
Randy was born on July 27, 1985 in Tamarac, FL. He was a graduate of Ocean Springs High School and Southern Miss. Randy loved anything Auburn and when he played football he was known by his friends as "Rudy". He loved...
James "Jimmy" Bains
Mar 1, 2025
James “Jimmy” Bains IV, 72, passed away on March 1, 2025. He was born January 2, 1953, in Savannah, Georgia, but had been a resident of Gautier, Mississippi, for more than 60 years. Jimmy graduated from Pascagoula High School in Pascagoula, Mississippi.
After graduation, he began his career as a Brick Mason with Doyle Germany, but it was his good friend,...
Billy Dale Dacus
Feb 28, 2025
Billy Dale Dacus Senior, longtime resident of Michigan City, MS and Memphis, TN, ended his mortal journey on Friday, February 28, 2025, while staying at a friend’s home in Gulfport, MS.
Billy was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He graduated from Arlington High School, in Arlington, TN, then joined the United States Marine Corps hoping...
Brian Dewitt Atchley
Feb 28, 2025
Brian Dewitt Atchley, 54, of Biloxi, MS passed peacefully in his sleep at his residence on Friday, February 28, 2025.
Brian was born on June 27, 1970 in Biloxi to Grover D. Atchley, Jr. and Ruthie L. Atchley. He graduated from St. Martin High School. Brian’s career consisted of underwater welding offshore. He was a well-respected welder at Ingall’s Shipbuilding and...
Marian O'Connor
Feb 27, 2025
Mrs. Marian L. O’Connor passed away peacefully on Feb 27, 2025, in her home, surrounded by her children. She was 94. Marian was born on Apr 16, 1930, in Richmond Heights, Ohio. She fondly remembered growing up as a ‘farmer’s daughter’ and often shared farming truisms, such as: “There’s only two kinds of rain - too much and too little”.
Marian...
Dorothy Campbell Houtz
Feb 26, 2025
Dorothy Campbell Houtz, age 90, passed away on Wednesday, February, 26th, 2025.
Dot, as everyone knew her, was born in Hattiesburg Ms. She was a longtime resident of Gulfport, MS. She was a graduate of Hattiesburg High School and also attended the University of Southern Mississippi. Dot was an active member, until these past few years of sickness, of Westminster Presbyterian...
Thad Geter
Feb 25, 2025
Thad Geter, a devoted man of faith, a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, went home to be with the Lord on February 25, 2025. He was born in Natchitoches, Louisiana, to Thad Monroe Geter and Jettie S. Geter and was the youngest of nine children. He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings; his son, John David Geter; his...
Paul Francis Cavanaugh
Feb 25, 2025
Mr. Paul Francis Cavanaugh, age 77, of Purvis, MS passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. He was born in Biloxi, MS and was a longtime resident of the MS Gulf Coast. He served in the U.S. Navy.
Mr. Cavanaugh is preceded in death by his parents, John Cavanaugh and Claudia Lavo Cavanaugh.
Left to cherish his memory include his loving wife...
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