Obituaries
Jean L. Barton
May 30, 2026
Jeanne L Barton was born in Sparks, Georgia January 17, 1934. She went into the presence of Jesus, her Lord and Savior, Saturday, May 30, 2026.
Jean would tell you she had a blessed life and would not change any of the experiences she had in her 92 years of life on this earth. Her greatest decision in life came while...
Kenneth Paul Gilliard
May 30, 2026
Kenneth Paul Gilliard was born on September 2, 1935, in North Braddock, Pennsylvania. He passed away on May 30, 2026, in Biloxi, Mississippi. Kenneth lived a life of service and dedication, marked by his commitment to his country and his community.
Kenneth served honorably in the United States Air Force for six years, achieving the rank of Staff Sergeant. Following his...
Nancy Sue (Susie) Vick Michael
May 29, 2026
Nancy Sue (Susie) Vick Michael, 84, passed away peacefully in Gulfport, MS, on May 29, 2026.
Susie lived a full and wonderful life. Her career spanned employment in the banking, construction and utility industries, and she was retired from Mississippi Power Company. She was an avid reader, gardener and bridge player; also a wonderful cook, seamstress, jeweler, and potter. She was...
David Leon Merit
May 29, 2026
David L. Merit, age 73, passed away peacefully at his home in Biloxi on May 29, 2026 following a protracted battle with metastatic prostate cancer.
Born on July 12, 1952, in Miami, OK to Mr. and Mrs. Donald L. Merit, David lived a life defined by service, dedication, and love for his family. He proudly served his country for 21 years...
Richard Dean "Mac" McDonald
May 28, 2026
Richard Dean “Mac” McDonald passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, May 28, 2026. He was born in Springfield, IL on August 12, 1935.
Mr. McDonald attended school in Sangamon County and received his diploma from Springfield High School while serving in the United States Air Force. After leaving the Air Force, he married Margaret “Peggy” Hopkins of Hitchin, Herts...
Lisa Kathleen Bass
May 28, 2026
Lisa Kathleen Bass, age 66, of Gulfport, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at her home.
Lisa, a fifth-generation Williamson County resident, was born on August 25, 1959, in Franklin, TN. She graduated from Franklin High School and attended Tennessee Tech. Lisa had a lifelong career in the hospitality industry in Nashville, TN and Knoxville, TN. She was an avid...
Paul Andrew Drummond
May 28, 2026
Paul Andrew Drummond, age 61, of Biloxi, Mississippi, passed away on May 28, 2026, in Biloxi.
Paul was born on October 19, 1964, in Ipswich, England, to Paul Louis Drummond and Loretta Anne Linney Drummond. Though born overseas, the Mississippi Gulf Coast became the place that shaped his life, his passions, and the countless memories he created with family and friends.
Paul...
Joyce Evelyn "GiGi" McCarley
May 27, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Joyce Evelyn McCarley “GiGi”, who peacefully left this world on May 27, 2026, at the age of 76.
Born on July 2, 1949, in Mobile, Alabama, Joyce was the cherished daughter of the late Leroy and Nina Seibert. Her life was a testament to love, family, and an unyielding spirit that...
Alice Faye Gettler
May 27, 2026
Alice Faye Gettler departed from this life on May 27, 2026, in Gulfport, MS.
She was born on November 3, 1942, to Evelyn & Richard Gettler in Milwaukee WI. Alice raised her children in Watsonville, CA before eventually marrying Joe Page Jr. They would go on to travel for his construction business to Indonesia, Colorado, Southern California and Texas before...
Ricky Arlon Broadus-Morgan
May 27, 2026
Ricky Arlon Broadus-Morgan, 67, of Gulfport, Mississippi, passed away quietly at his home on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
Born April 15, 1959, in Gulfport, Mississippi, Ricky spent much of his childhood in North Georgia, where he was raised alongside his brother Harold and “bonus parents,” Irene and Ralph Morgan. After proudly serving in the United States Army, he returned home to...
Alleen Kimberly Newton Cuevas
May 26, 2026
Alleen Kimberly Newton Cuevas, age 63, of Gulfport passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
Mrs. Cuevas was born in Biloxi and was retired from the hospitality business.
A graveside service was held on Monday, June 8, 2026, at Gulf Pines Memorial Gardens in Long Beach.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home. 15th Street, Gulfport, is honored to serve the family of Alleen Kimberly Newton Cuevas.
Ontario Devontae Randle
May 26, 2026
Ontario Devontae Smith Randle, 24, of Moss Point, MS passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 in Gulfport, MS.
Ontario’s life was well lived but gone too soon. He inspired to be an artist, loving all types of music. In his spare time, he wrote music and loved listening to all kinds of music, especially rap. Ontario was a fun-loving person...
Thomas Robert "Coach" Hanes
May 26, 2026
Thomas Robert “Coach” Hanes, 45, passed away on May 26, 2026. Born on January 31, 1981, Tommy was many things to many people - a coach, teacher, runner, sports fanatic, professional dad-joke teller, and one of the kindest, most encouraging people you could ever meet.
A proud graduate and lifelong fan of Mississippi State University, Tommy could usually be found cheering...
Louise Dewitt Cates
May 26, 2026
Louise W. Cates, 81 of Vancleave, MS passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
She was born on April 20, 1945 in Hattiesburg, MS to Shirley Dewitt and Menford Dewitt. She was employed as a transport aide for surgery at the hospital. She enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Louise was preceded in death by her parents, Menford and Shirley Dewitt; spouse, Cliftion Cates,...
Margaret "Peggy" Closson
May 25, 2026
Margaret Dietrick “Peggy” Closson, 72, of Ocean Springs passed away on Monday, May 25, 2026, in Gulfport.
Peggy was born December 16, 1953, in Jackson, MS, the only daughter and fourth child of Edward George Dietrick and Margaret Green Dietrick. As a sophomore at Picayune High School, Peggy decided she wanted to become a CPA, practice public accounting and become a...
Maybelle Cowles Dukes
May 25, 2026
Maybelle Arlene Cowles Dukes was born January 7, 1928, in Manchester Connecticut, and was the daughter of Mabel Tedford Cowles and Colonel Walter George Cowles. Maybelle was the widow of the late William Francis Dukes, to whom she was married 58 years.
Maybelle’s interesting life led her to many places and many friends. She attended schools in Manchester, Connecticut, Palatka, Florida,...
Mark Edgar Hinton, Sr.
May 24, 2026
Mark Edgar Hinton, age 67, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport, Mississippi.
He was preceded in death by his sons, Kevin Hinton and Joshua “Josh” Hinton; his brother, William Jeffrey “Jeff” Hinton; his foster brother, Ira “Clinton” May; his mother, Esther Wilson; and his father, William “Bill” Hinton.
Mark is survived by his sons, Devin “Bubba”...
Nga Nguyen
May 23, 2026
Ms. Nga Nguyen, age 57, of Crestview, FL, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2026.
Ms. Nguyen was born on March 10, 1969 in Vietnam to Thuong Nguyen and Mary Nu Tran.
Visitation will be held at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home on Friday, June 5, 2026 from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at Blessed Seelos Catholic Church on...
Peter "Pete" Virden, III
May 23, 2026
Peter (Pete) Virden III, 31, passed away in his hometown of Biloxi, MS on Saturday, May 23, 2026. Pete was a son, a brother, a nephew, a grandson, and a friend to all he met.
Pete was born in New Orleans, LA, with the city’s love of music already embedded in his soul. He carried this passion and appreciation throughout his...
Linda Robison
May 23, 2026
Linda Robison, age 64, of Long Beach, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2026.
A private service will be held.
Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport, is honored to serve the family of Linda Robison.
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