Obituaries
Blake Scott
Jul 24, 2026
Robert “Blake” Scott, 34, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Friday, July 24, 2026 in Gulfport.
Blake was born on October 15, 1991 in Charleston, SC. He graduated from MS Gulf Coast Community College and was employed at RCI. Blake loved bowling, fishing and attending LSU games. He also enjoyed relaxing on the beach and spending time with his family and...
Ray V. Pisarich, Jr
Jul 24, 2026
Ray V. Pisarich, Jr passed away at the Biloxi VA surrounded by his wife and children, July 24, 2026. He was 90 years old.
He was the son of the late Ray Vincent and Eunice Blanchard Pisarich. He was a life-long resident of Biloxi, MS, where he graduated from Notre Dame High School. A graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi...
Janie Schaar
Jul 23, 2026
Janie (Barnes) Schaar, 85, of Biloxi, Mississippi, passed away peacefully at her home on July 23, 2026. She was born on June 17, 1941, in Illinois to Thomas William Barnes Sr. and Violet Irene Hellberg.
Janie spent 14 years working in the Biloxi casino industry. In her free time, she enjoyed playing tennis, was an early collector of Beanie Babies, and...
Donna Marie Adkins
Jul 22, 2026
Donna Marie Evans Adkins, 70, Biloxi, MS passed away July 22, 2026. She was born September 26, 1955 in Detroit, Michigan to Elizabeth Lane and Billy Evans.
Donna joined the Air Force. She was a decorated, USAF Staff Sergeant before being honorably discharged. While serving, she also attended Community College of the Air Force and she obtained a bachelor’s degree in...
Rhonda Huffman Pepper
Jul 21, 2026
With deep sorrow and heartfelt gratitude for a beautifully lived life, we announce the passing of Rhonda Huffman Pepper, age 56, of Ocean Springs, MS. She died peacefully July 21, 2026.
Rhonda was born on January 13, 1970 in Jackson, MS. She graduated from Brandon High School in 1988 and Mississippi State University in 1991 where she met the love of...
Mai Thi Nguyen
Jul 20, 2026
Mai Thi Nguyen, age 79, of Long Beach, MS passed away on Monday, July 20, 2026.
Prayer service will be held on Saturday, July 25, 2026 from 4:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. and on Sunday, July 26, 2026 from 9:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Howard Avenue in Biloxi. Interment will follow at Southern Memorial Park.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home...
Darlene Groat Cuevas
Jul 18, 2026
Darlene “Lee” Groat Cuevas, 59, of Gulfport, Mississippi, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, July 18, 2026.
Born September 2, 1966, in Camden, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Richard Groat and Alice Winsch Groat. Growing up in a full household she knew well the quiet sacrifices of large family life; Lee later made the Mississippi...
William Dwight Baty
Jul 17, 2026
William Dwight Baty, 68, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Friday, July 17, 2026, in Gulfport. He was born on September 20, 1957, in Jones County, Mississippi.
Please check back for date and time of memorial service to be held at a later date.
Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Home, O'Neal Road, Gulfport, is honored to serve the family of William Dwight Baty.
Carolyn Bryan Raborn
Jul 16, 2026
Carolyn Faye Bryan Raborn, 89, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2026, in Gulfport, Mississippi.
Born in Osyka, Mississippi (Pike County), Carolyn graduated from Osyka High School in 1955. She made the Mississippi Gulf Coast her home in 1969 and was a devoted member of Robinwood Baptist Church.
Carolyn was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose greatest joy was her...
Cyril Robert Trainor, Jr.
Jul 15, 2026
Cyril Robert Trainor, Jr., age 82, of Biloxi, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2026.
Mr. Trainor was born in Detroit, MI and previously served in the United States Air Force.
A graveside service with military honors by the US Air Force will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at Biloxi National Cemetery.
Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport,...
Mary Marr Dunlop Beckman
Jul 15, 2026
With deep sorrow and heartfelt gratitude for a beautifully lived life, we announce the passing of Mary Marr Dunlop Beckman, age 88, at her home in Ocean Springs leaving behind a legacy of compassion, dedication, and unwavering service to others.
Born in Clarksville, Tennessee on February 12, 1938, Mary Marr shone brightly from an early age. Her warmth, kindness, and natural...
Diana Maria Mayfield
Jul 14, 2026
Diana Maria Mayfield passed away on July 14, 2026, at the age of 71, in Ocean Springs, MS.
She was born on July 4, 1955, and was known for her vibrant sense of humor. Diana had a fulfilling career as a Licensed Practical Nurse and dedicated many years of service before retiring from the United States Naval Home. Her commitment to...
Craddock Louis Wescovich, Jr.
Jul 14, 2026
It is with deep and heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved brother, Craddock Louis Wescovich Jr., age 62, of Ocean Springs. He left this world to be with the angels, where he is now at peace and free from pain.
Craddock was a simple, hardworking man who never met a stranger. He had a generous heart and...
Robert Frank Hickman
Jul 13, 2026
Robert Frank Hickman, age 80, of Vancleave, MS, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2026, at his home in Vancleave, MS.
Robert was born on October 22, 1945 in Riverside, California, to Merritt Leslie Hickman and Viola Agnes Douglas Hickman. He spent the earlier part of his life serving in the military, retiring in 1982 as a U.S. Naval Chief, GMTC,...
Richard Lee Turner
Jul 13, 2026
Richard "Rick" Turner, 68, of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2026.
Rick was born on May 10, 1958, in Ozark, Alabama, to Thomas Albert Turner and Virginia Verlon Windham Turner. To some of us he was Dad. To some, Big Brother. To some, Uncle Rick. To some, Papa Turner. To each of us, at one time or...
Darren Keith Cooper
Jul 12, 2026
Darren Keith Cooper, 54, of Biloxi, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 12, 2026. Born on November 11, 1971, in Biloxi, Mississippi, Darren lived his life with a contagious smile, a generous heart, and a genuine love for the people around him.
Darren was truly one of a kind. He was a fun-loving guy, the life of every party, and...
Lanette Brady Bobinger
Jul 11, 2026
Lanette Bobinger, age 75, of Gulfport, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at her home.
Mrs. Bobinger lived her entire life on the MS Gulf Coast. She was the owner of Brady’s Bait House, a family business that was in Gulfport Harbor for almost 50 years, and her customers were like family. She was hardworking, feisty, and hilarious, and she...
William Henry Keathley III
Jul 11, 2026
William Henry Keathley III, age 83, of Gulfport, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 11, 2026.
Born on January 9, 1943, in Jackson, Tennessee, Bill spent most of his childhood growing up in Hernando, Mississippi, where his family owned the DeSoto Times-Promoter newspaper. Those early years helped foster a lifelong appreciation for creativity, storytelling, and the arts.
Bill built a successful career...
Gerald Lee VanPelt
Jul 10, 2026
Gerald Lee “Gerry” VanPelt, 84, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Friday, July 10, 2026, at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport.
He was born in Kansas City, Missouri on July 5, 1942, to Charles and Kathyrn VanPelt. He graduated from the University of Missouri with a degree in mechanical engineering and was employed by Dupont for 30 years. Gerry also served in...
Mildred Marie Jenkins
Jul 10, 2026
With profound sadness and immense love, we announce the passing of our beloved Mildred Marie Jenkins (Newton), age 79, of Vancleave, Mississippi, who peacefully entered her eternal home on July 10, 2026, surrounded by her loving family in the comfort of her own home.
Born on March 10, 1947, in Gilbertown, Alabama, Mildred was the cherished daughter of Vigil E. Newton...
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