Obituaries
Brently Harrell
Jun 26, 2025
Brently Harrell, 47, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2025, in Biloxi, Mississippi. Born on August 4, 1977, in Pascagoula, Mississippi, Brently lived a life marked by ambition, determination, and a deep commitment to those around him.
A funeral service will be held at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home in Biloxi, Mississippi, Howard Avenue at 12 pm on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. Friends...
Archer Clyde Landstreet
Jun 24, 2025
Archer Clyde Landstreet, 2 of Vancleave, MS passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2025.
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A memorial service will be held at 6:00pm on Monday, June 30, 2025 at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Ocean Springs, MS. Friends may visit two hours prior.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Homes is honored to serve the family of Archer Clyde Landstreet.
William Davis Majure
Jun 22, 2025
William Davis Majure, 78 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at First Presbyterian Church of Ocean Springs. Friends may visit one hour prior. Burial will follow at 12:30 p.m. at Biloxi National Cemetery.
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William Gorenflo Curtis
Jun 21, 2025
William (Bill) Gorenflo Curtis of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on June 21, 2025, at the age of 82.
Bill was raised in Biloxi, MS, and shared many stories of him and his friends’ adventures growing up. He graduated from Notre Dame High School in 1961, attended Perkinson Jr College and received his BS degree from the University of Southern Mississippi...
Roy "Steve" Cook
Jun 21, 2025
Roy Steven Cook, known to many as Steve, passed away peacefully at his home in Biloxi, Mississippi, on June 21, 2025.
Born on December 6, 1955, in the vibrant city of New Orleans, Louisiana, Steve was a man of many talents, dedicating a significant portion of his life to the gaming industry, where he worked in maintenance. His memory will be...
Theresa Esther McInnis
Jun 21, 2025
McInnis, Theresa Esther (nee Wasielak), died June 21, 2025 at The Pillars of Biloxi, MS. Terri was born January 16, 1942 in New Britain, CT, and graduated Belin (CT) High School in 1960. Terri was pre-deceased by husband James Thomas “Tom” McInnis and by parents Stephen J. Wasielak and Rita L. (nee Auclair) Wasielak. Terri is survived by her daughter...
Anna DeBoard Kirby
Jun 21, 2025
Anna DeBoard Kirby passed away peacefully on June 21, 2025 at the age of 98 in Gulfport, MS. She was born on April 15th, 1927 in Tazewell, Virginia to the late Mittie (Gore) and John DeBoard.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Alfred Kirby; a grandson, Ryan Kirby; a great grandson, Seth Kirby; and a son in...
Wayne Felton Garlotte
Jun 20, 2025
Wayne Felton Garlotte, born on February 20, 1953, in Biloxi, Mississippi, passed away on June 20, 2025, in Ocean Springs, Mississippi.
He graduated from high school and leaves behind a legacy, having dedicated his lifetime career to law enforcement before retiring.
Wayne is survived by his wife, Lona Fay (Lamey) Garlotte; his brother, Ray (Beverly) Garlotte; and his daughter, Angela Garlotte Lemay;...
Dennis Wayne Crabtree, Sr.
Jun 20, 2025
Dennis Wayne Crabtree, Sr., age 78, of Ashland City, TN, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, June 20, 2025.
Born on April 1, 1947, in Owensboro, KY, Dennis was the beloved son of the late Zeffie Lee and Catherine Bicket Crabtree. He proudly served his country for 20 years in the United States Navy, retiring with the rank of...
Lillian "Lil" Vaughan
Jun 20, 2025
Lillian “Lil” Vaughan, age 60, passed away on Friday, June 20, 2025.
Lil was a longtime resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast, living in Ocean Springs for most of her life. She was a graduate of Ocean Springs High School, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, and the University of Southern Mississippi. A friend to all who were lucky enough to meet...
Dirkje "Ditte" Holland
Jun 19, 2025
Dirkje “Ditte” Holland, age 85, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 19,2025.
Ditte was born in Amsterdam during WW II, where she grew up and lived until meeting her husband, Ray, a U.S. Air Force Airman. While being the spouse of an Airman, she spent a majority of her time raising her 2 children, Paul and Mieke, and working with preschool children...
Betty Nan Smith
Jun 19, 2025
Betty Nan Holcomb Smith, 82, of Gulfport, passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2025.
She was born in Sumrall, MS on August 16, 1942, to John Robert Holcomb and Edith Broom Holcomb.
Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Clifton Smith and two brothers, John Robert Holcomb, Jr. and Charles Raymond Holcomb. She is survived by two sisters, Ruby Lott...
Jean Holgate-Weems
Jun 18, 2025
Jean Holgate-Weems, born in Romford, Essex, England on February 17, 1936, and a longtime resident of Biloxi, Mississippi, passed away at the age of 89 on June 18, 2025.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Florence Holgate; her brothers and sister, Harry, Dennis, and Margaret; her beloved husband, Buell “Rip” Weems, to whom she was married for...
Donna Frances Reiter
Jun 18, 2025
Donna Frances Reiter of Gautier, Mississippi, passed away peacefully at the age of 92 at her residence on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. She was born in Toledo, Ohio on May 7, 1933. She was the daughter of George and Loretta (Wheeler) Bonn.
Donna was the valedictorian of Waite High School and attended the University of Toledo. She was a member of...
Alice Sandoval
Jun 18, 2025
Alice was born May 2, 1943 in Glendale, California and grew up in Burbank, California. She passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2025 in Ocean Springs, Mississippi at the age of 82.
Alice attended public schools in Burbank then attended three colleges in Los Angeles, earning her Bachelor’s Degree from UCLA in Music and English and later, a Master's Degree from USC.
She...
Philip Irwin Harvey, Jr.
Jun 17, 2025
Philip Irwin Harvey, Jr., a beloved son, brother, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at the age of 61. Born in Biloxi, Mississippi, on June 1, 1964, to Philip Harvey, Sr. and Lorene Ann Harvey, Phil lived a life filled with family, friends, and simple pleasures.
Phil was a successful...
James Albert Cupps
Jun 17, 2025
James Albert Cupps was born August 26, 1944 in Pittsburgh, PA to Albert and Anne (Vargo) Cupps and died June 17, 2025 in Ocean Springs, MS. Jim attended public schools in Pittsburgh and graduated Fox Chapel High School in 1963.
He briefly attended Thiel College in Greenville, PA and started working for Gulf Oil Research in Harmarville, PA in 1965. He...
Tony Bernard Patrick Ellis
Jun 17, 2025
Tony Bernard Patrick Ellis, age 65, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, June 17, 2025.
Tony was born on February 21, 1960, in France. He was a graduate of Gulfport High School and furthered his education at Mississippi State University and obtained a Professional Engineer License. Throughout his career, he worked with TVA and Mississippi...
Harry Edward Crawford, Sr.
Jun 17, 2025
Harry E. Crawford Sr., age 95, of Ocean Springs, passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025.
Upon his retirement from the Air Force after serving 25 years, him and his family settled in Ocean Springs, MS. He was a loving father and grandfather and will be missed by all that knew him.
Mr. Crawford is preceded in death by his loving wife,...
Lt. Col. Norman Allyn Higgins
Jun 17, 2025
Norman “Jabo” Allyn Higgins (Lt. Col., USAF Retired), aged 89, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. Norman was born on January 27, 1936, in Natchez, MS to Norman Woody Higgins and Allye Mae Neely Higgins. When he was in the 8th grade, he moved to Yazoo City, MS and was a 1954 graduate of Yazoo City High School....
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