Obituaries
James Homer Lopez
Sep 3, 2025
James Homer Lopez, age 63, of Rapid City, South Dakota, formerly of Homestead, Florida, passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2025.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Erma Maria Hooper; his father, James Home Coffey; his sister, Rita Lou Schaeffer; and his brother, Joseph Lopez.
James is survived by his daughter, Laura Lopez; his son, John Lopez; his five grandchildren;...
Eugene Edward Poole
Sep 3, 2025
Eugene Edward Poole, 39 of Biloxi, MS passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2025.
He was born in New Orleans, LA on May 14, 1986. He was a lifelong resident of the Coast. He loved his music, dancing, fishing, and spending time with family and friends.
Eugene was preceded in death by his grandparents, Eugene and Effie McVay.
He is survived by his...
Donald Earl Baker
Sep 3, 2025
Donald Earl Baker, 85, of Biloxi, passed from this earthly realm on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at Ocean Springs Hospital.
Mr. Baker was born October 2, 1939, on Deer Island, Biloxi, MS, where he resided until 1969 when Hurricane Camille destroyed the family home. He was a lifelong resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast, was of the Catholic faith, a 1958...
George "G.B." Dubaz, Jr., USN retired
Sep 2, 2025
George “G.B.” Dubaz, Jr., USN retired, age 74, of Central Florida, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 2, 2025.
A native of Biloxi, MS, G.B. grew up attending St. John Catholic Church and Biloxi Public Schools, graduating from Biloxi High School in 1969. With a calling to help others, he worked for Gulf Ambulance in Biloxi and later as a hospital...
Loretta Grace Kneip Johnson Ranck
Sep 2, 2025
Loretta Grace Kneip Johnson Ranck, age 79, of Biloxi, passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. She is survived by her husband Ed Ranck of Biloxi; her children Renee (Paul) Johnson of Diamondhead, MS and Brad Johnson of Mobile, AL; her grandchildren, Jessica and James Johnson of Diamondhead; her brother Lynwood Kneip and many nieces and nephews.
Loretta spent most of...
Bobbie Jean Formica
Sep 2, 2025
Bobbie Jean Formica nicknamed “Duck”, 75, of Gulfport, MS, passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at home with her family in Gulfport.
She was born on March 13, 1950, in Biloxi, MS to James Thomas Morgan and Mary (Peggy) Morgan. She graduated from Harrison Central High School and was first string on the basketball team. She loved sewing, cooking, basketball...
Edwin "Eddie" Hailey
Sep 1, 2025
Edwin "Eddie" Hailey, 57, passed away Monday, September 1, 2025. He was born February 29, 1968 in New Orleans, LA; though, he grew up in Wiggins, MS
He graduated from Stone High School in 1986. After graduation, he attended MGCCC Perkinston, MS. Eddie worked as a dealer in Casino industry. He was a fanatic New Orleans Saints Fan.
Eddie is preceded in...
Billy Ray Reading
Sep 1, 2025
Billy Ray Reading, 67, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025, at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS.
Billy was born on August 26, 1958, to Opal Smith and Billy Joe Reading. He earned his GED and worked many jobs throughout his life, with his most recent employment being with ProLock. Billy also proudly...
Lucien Miles Peroyea, Sr.
Sep 1, 2025
Lucien Miles Peroyea, Sr., affectionately known as Sonny, passed away peacefully at 6:56 a.m. on September 1, 2025, at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport, Mississippi. He was 91 years old.
Sonny was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, on October 28, 1933, to Emile Charles Peroyea and Josephine Pujol Peroyea. He grew up with one brother, Don, as well as two half-brothers, Emile...
Charles Arnet McDaniel II
Aug 31, 2025
Charles Arnet McDaniel II (Mack) age 80, of Pascagoula, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 31, 2025.
Mack was a lifelong resident of the MS Gulf Coast. He was a graduate of Pascagoula High School and dedicated Ingalls employee for over 45 years.
Mack was a debonair Harley Davidson enthusiast and reveled in roaming the countryside on his Harley and Slingshot, exploring...
Emmalyn Marie Fairley
Aug 31, 2025
Emmalyn Marie Fairley, age 7, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away peacefully and surrounded with love, at her home on Sunday, August 31, 2025.
She was born October 8, 2017, to Richard and Jessica Fairley. She was born several hours before her twin brother James.
Emmalyn and James were born at 24 weeks 6 days. The doctors informed Richard and Jessie that...
Linda Anne Scott
Aug 31, 2025
Linda Anne Scott, 87, of Gulfport, MS, passed away on Sunday, August 31, at Greenbriar Nursing Center. Her oldest friends called her Scotty. She had just turned 87 on August 27th.
Linda was born on August 27, 1938, in Laurel, MS, to Frank A. Scott, Sr. and Mildred Lorene Scott.
She was preceded in death by her parents and is survived by...
Roy Pyron
Aug 30, 2025
Roy Dwayne Pyron “Rock”, age 73 passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2025.
Roy was born on November 8, 1951 to Malcolm and Gloria Pyron. He was a lifelong resident of the MS Gulf Coast. He was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. In Roy’s younger years, he played softball with Frierson out of Jackson, Mississippi. He...
Dr. Thomas Mathew Poothullil
Aug 30, 2025
Dr. Thomas Mathew Poothullil of Biloxi, MS passed away peacefully on August 30, 2025, at the age of 79. He was a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and uncle.
Dr. Poothullil was born on December 27, 1945 in Cochin, Kerala, India to Mathew and Elikutty (Elizabeth) Poothullil. He moved to the U.S. in 1971 for medical training. He started his Internal Medicine...
Brickford Allen Lero
Aug 29, 2025
Brickford Allen Lero, age 74, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Friday, August 29, 2025.
There are no services scheduled at this time.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Brickford Allen Lero.
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Mary Bayles
Aug 28, 2025
Mary Cenac Bayles passed away Thursday, August 28, 2025 at the age of 54, in her Biloxi home. Mary was born in Fort Walton Beach, Florida on December 25, 1970, and has been a resident of the MS Gulf Coast since 1984 where she attended Biloxi High School.Mary was centered on hospitality and service. This was the root of all...
David Thomas Messa
Aug 28, 2025
David T. Messa, age 76, of Gulfport, MS, passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2025.
Mr. Messa was born in New Orleans, LA, on July 21, 1949, and was a long-time resident of Gulfport. He graduated from East Jefferson High School and attended LSU in Baton Rouge and Northwestern State University in Natchitoches until the time “Uncle Sam” called him to...
Darlene Gigl Council
Aug 28, 2025
Darlene Gigl Council, age 77, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2025, in Ocean Springs.
Born on March 25, 1948, in McKinney, Texas, Darlene was the daughter of William and Dorothy Stevens Gigl. She grew up on the Mississippi Gulf Coast and graduated from Biloxi High School. Darlene will be remembered as a devoted and loving wife,...
Debbie “Nana” Palmer
Aug 28, 2025
Debbie “Nana” Palmer, age 58 of Saucier, MS, passed away Thursday, August 28, 2025.
Debbie was born and lived the majority of her life in Granby, MO, before moving to Saucier, MS in 2016. She was a loving mother and grandmother, who loved scuba diving, coaching, and watching her grandchildren. Most days she could be found at some sporting event for...
Eva Mae Magee-Sullivan
Aug 26, 2025
Eva Mae Magee-Sullivan, 78, of Gulfport, MS, passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, in Gulfport.
Born on October 17, 1946, in Collins, MS, Eva was the daughter of Evelina Nelson and Samuel Booker. She graduated from Carver High School, continued her studies at Prentiss Institute, and later attended the University of Southern Mississippi.
Throughout her life, Eva worked for Neco, Gulf...
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