Obituaries
Iris Hester Dawson
Jul 11, 2025
Iris Hester Dawson, age 88, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 11th, 2025, with her children present.
Iris was born in Wing, Alabama, to parents Ivy and Mamie Watson. She grew up on a farm with three brothers and four sisters, including her twin brother, Irvin Vester Watson. She married Air Force Sgt. Delano Pete Dawson at age 19, and they...
Barbara Cheryl Herrin
Jul 11, 2025
Barbara Herrin, a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. Born on May 2, 1946, in Saucier, Mississippi, Barbara lived a life rooted in love, strength, and unwavering devotion to her family and faith.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Richard Herrin; her parents, Merle and...
Emma Jean Tanner
Jul 10, 2025
Emma Jean Tanner, 76 of Vancleave, MS passed away on July 10, 2025.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00am on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at Vancleave RLDS Church, Vancleave, MS. Friends may visit one hour prior. Burial will follow at the Vancleave RLDS Church Cemetery.
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Donald Arthur Richards
Jul 9, 2025
Donald “Don” A Richards Sr, of Diamondhead, Mississippi, passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at the age of 89.
Don was born in Omaha, Nebraska. He attended the University of Omaha where he obtained a degree in business. He was drafted into the Army. After completing his time in the service, Don went on to work for the Grain Dealers...
Genevieve "Genny" Lloyd
Jul 9, 2025
When someone you love becomes a memory, that memory becomes a treasure. We all have many memories to treasure.
Genevieve Marie Blanchard Lloyd, 90, passed away on July 9, 2025, in Ormond Beach, FL. She was a devoted wife, mother, friend, and nurse. She loved to travel, say “let’s go” and she was ready. She was always ready for any adventure.
She...
Terry Sue Brown Miller
Jul 8, 2025
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Terry Sue Brown Miller on July 8, 2025, at the age of 77.
Terry was born on November 4, 1947, in Biloxi, MS. She was a loving mother to her only daughter, Sheila Miller. She retired from the Beau Rivage Casino after working there for 20 years.
She enjoyed gardening, shopping, spending...
Colbi LaNelle Capuano
Jul 7, 2025
Colbi LaNelle Capuano, 6, from Gulfport, MS passed Monday, July 7th, 2025 in New Orleans, LA.
Colbi was born on March 14th, 2019 in Gulfport, MS to her parents Joseph and Megan Capuano and completed the sister trio, Kylee, Carsyn, and Colbi. Colbi was a beautiful, sassy, determined six year old, who lived her life to the fullest.
She had an infectious...
James Michael Toncrey, Sr.
Jul 6, 2025
James Michael Toncrey, Sr., age 81, of Biloxi, MS, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, July 6, 2025.
Born on December 30, 1943, in Biloxi, MS, James was the son of the late Iris Quave Toncrey and Anthony Toncrey, Sr. He graduated from D’Iberville High School and went on to attend one year at Perkinston Community College.
James proudly served...
Janice Kaye Howard Hyde
Jul 5, 2025
Janice Kaye Hyde, born on September 20, 1950, in Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2025, in Gulfport, Mississippi. Janice spent her career in the seafood industry.
Throughout her life, Janice brought joy and kindness to those around her. She will be fondly remembered for her warm spirit and endless generosity. Although there are no services scheduled at...
Bruce Jackson, Jr.
Jul 5, 2025
Bruce Ivor Jackson Jr. “Pawpaw” of Gulfport, Mississippi, was born on September 2,1939 passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on July 5th, 2025.
Bruce was proceeded in death by his devoted wife of 49 years, Mildred Jackson; his parents, Bruce Jackson Sr. and Audrey Jackson; and his siblings, Edwin Jackson and Elaine Purvis.
Bruce will be remembered by his children,...
Pauline Meyer
Jul 4, 2025
Pauline Ann Meyer, age 77, of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025
Mrs. Meyer was a longtime resident of Ocean Springs. She was born in Berlin, New Hampshire in 1947 to Romeo and Jeanett Boulanger. Her childhood was filled with fond memories of blueberry picking and summers spent at Akers Pond with her family. She was an...
Ruth Ann Dedeaux
Jul 4, 2025
Ruth Ann Dedeaux, age 84, of Gulfport, passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025, in Bay St. Louis.
Ruth was born on October 16, 1940, in Gulfport to Nary Louis and Veta Faye Dedeaux. She graduated from Gulfport High School, class of 1958, where she was homecoming queen. Ruth attended The University of Southern Mississippi, obtaining her Bachelor of Science in...
Leslie Creel Patterson
Jul 4, 2025
Leslie Creel Patterson, 61, of Saucier died Friday, July 4, 2025.
Survivors include a brother, Kyle Creel.
A private service will be held.
Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Home, O'Neal Road, Gulfport, is honored to serve the family of Leslie Patterson.
Thua Van Tran
Jul 4, 2025
Thua Van Tran, 74, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025 in Ocean Springs.
He is survived by five children and eleven grandchildren. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him and his memory will live on in our hearts.
Visitation will be held at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home on Howard Avenue in Biloxi on Wednesday, July...
Peggy "Jill" Demyan
Jul 3, 2025
Peggy “Jill” Demyan passed away peacefully Thursday, July 3, at East Jefferson Hospital,after a hard-fought battle against cholangiocarcinoma.
Jill was blessed with the rare ability to change someone’s life at first glance. It happened to me in a laundromat 44 years ago. I married her and will love her forever. Born in Biloxi, MS on June 5, 1953, and in 1957...
Valerie Rose Frost
Jul 3, 2025
Valerie Rose Frost, age 48, of Biloxi, MS, passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2025.
Born on January 6, 1977, in New York, NY, Valerie graduated from New Bedford High School in 1995. She proudly served her country in the military and was stationed in Alaska during her service.
Valerie will be remembered as one of the kindest, most loving, and caring...
Dora Nell Googe Mitchell
Jul 3, 2025
Dora Nell Googe Mitchell, 92, of Live Oak, FL, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, July 3, 2025, surrounded by her son, daughter-in-law and grandson.
Mrs. Mitchell was born in Bridgeport, AL to Louise and Philip Manning. As a dedicated military spouse, she traveled the world, later continuing her journey as a successful businesswoman. Alongside her beloved husband of...
Katherine Robbins
Jul 3, 2025
Katherine Robbins, 48, of Vancleave, MS passed away Thursday, July 3, 2025. Katherine was born March 22, 1977.
No services will be held at this time. Please check back for the full obituary.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Katherine Robbins.
Elena "Nonnie" Menditto Beaugez
Jul 3, 2025
Elena “Nonnie” Menditto Beaugez 95 years old, lived in Ocean Springs, passed on Thursday, July 3rd, 2025.
Elena was born January 8, 1930, in Cassino, Italy to Luigi Menditto and Rocca (Rosina) Panaccione both of Cassino.
She worked for 27 years at St. Alphonsus Catholic Elementary School alongside her best friend Wanda Fremin. Elena was a masterful embroidery artist who enjoyed creating...
Frank James Palmer Sr.
Jul 2, 2025
Frank James Palmer Sr., 62 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025.
He was born on July 24, 1962 in Chelsea, Massachusetts to Lyman Palmer and Theresa (Celli) Lowe. He graduated from David Starr Jordan High School in 1980. He retired in 2025 after many years employed at Room’s 2 Go. He served in the U.S. Army...
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