Obituaries
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...
Betty Nan Smith
Jun 19, 2025
Betty Nan Holcomb Smith, 82, of Gulfport, passed away on Thursday, June 18, 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...
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....
Gloria Marie Quin Wall
Jun 16, 2025
Gloria Marie Quin Wall, age 84, of Gulfport, Mississippi, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, June 16, 2025.
Gloria was born on June 27, 1940, in New Orleans, Louisiana and was the only daughter of Charles “Honey” Preston Quin and Mildred Marie Sandifer Quin of Osyka, Mississippi.
Gloria made a profession of faith in Christ as her...
Robert William "Billy" Baronich
Jun 16, 2025
Robert William “Billy” Baronich passed away on Monday, June 16, 2025, at home, surrounded by his wife and children after a 15-month war with Pancreatic Cancer.
Billy was born in Biloxi, MS, and is the oldest of two sons from Bobby and Jerry Kay Baronich.
After graduating from high school, Billy enlisted in the U.S. Army where he served his country for...
Allan E. Southworth, Sr.
Jun 15, 2025
Allan E Southworth, Sr., age 74, of Long Beach, MS, passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2025.
Allan was a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and brother.
He was preceded in death by his son, Allan Southworth, Jr.; grandson, Michael Allan Southworth; sister, Linda Southworth; and parents, Ollie and Alda Southworth.
He is survived by his wife, Denise Southworth; children, Diane Southworth McKee,...
Nancy C. Landrum
Jun 13, 2025
Nancy Caranna Landrum departed this life on Friday, June 13, 2025, just a few days short of her 76th birthday.
Nancy graduated from Biloxi High School and attended the University of Southern Mississippi.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Lanny Landrum; parents, Cono A. Caranna and Katherine Caranna; brother, Cono A. Caranna II; and grandson, Adam Ross...
Patricia D. Dunbar
Jun 12, 2025
Patricia Diane Park Dunbar, 65, of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, passed away peacefully into the Father's loving arms on Thursday, June 12, 2025.
Patricia was born on February 1, 1960 in Tupelo, MS to Roy D. Park and Jimmie Thelma Curry Poole. She retired from Huntington Ingalls after 27 years as a finance analyst with several groups in the shipyard. She loved...
Jerry Wayne Smith
Jun 11, 2025
It is with great sadness that the family of Jerry Wayne Smith announces his sudden passing. Jerry's journey on this earth ended as he stepped from time to eternity on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at his home on Old Biloxi Road south of Daisy Vestry. His passing has left a void in the lives of his family, friends, and his...
Jerry "Cliff" Bowers
Jun 10, 2025
Jerry “Cliff” Bowers, age 65, passed away on June 10, 2025, in Vancleave, Mississippi.
Born on June 2, 1960, Cliff lived a life defined by independence, passion, and authenticity. He worked for many years as a skilled mechanic and body repairman at Vancleave Body Shop and JT Auto in Vancleave, where his talent and dedication left a lasting impression.
Cliff had a...
Everett John "Jay" Ferris III
Jun 10, 2025
Everett John “Jay” Ferris III passed away peacefully on June 10, 2025, at his home in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, overlooking his favorite view of the golf course and surrounded by love, family, and friends.
Jay was born on October 30, 1957, in Yazoo City, Mississippi. He proudly served in the United States Air Force and had a lifelong passion for aviation....
Gregory Malcolm Comstock
Jun 9, 2025
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Gregory Malcolm Comstock, age 71, of Biloxi, who left us on Monday, June 9, 2025, surrounded by family and loved ones. Mr. Comstock was a lifelong resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. He graduated from Biloxi High School and attended Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Pass Christian. Greg was a...
Dolores "Dorie" Inez Kneale Smith
Jun 9, 2025
Dolores “Dorie” Smith , age 94, of Biloxi, passed away Monday, June 9, 2025.
Dolores was born October 8, 1930 to Inez Boney Kneale and Joseph Kneale. She was raised and lived her whole life on Biloxi Back Bay.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jerry Sr; her son, Jerry Jr; and her sister, Barbara “Bobbie” Dildy.
Dolores is...
Vincent Joseph Grippo
Jun 8, 2025
Mr. Vincent Joseph Grippo, age 95, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2025.
There are no services scheduled at this time.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Vincent Jospeh Grippo
Elsie Elender Jenkins Cranford
Jun 8, 2025
Elsie Elender Jenkins Cranford, age 88, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 8, 2025, in Gulfport, MS. Born on May 13, 1937, in Crandall, MS, to Perry and Esther Jenkins, Elsie led an extraordinary life full of achievements and compassion.
From modest beginnings, where her mother crafted her dresses from flour sacks, and learning to drive a logging truck despite her...
Eugene Peter Papania
Jun 8, 2025
Eugene Peter Papania, 93, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2025, in Gulfport.
Mr. Papania was born in Gulfport and was a lifelong resident and member of the Catholic faith. He previously served in the US Marine Corps. He was a retired electrician.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline Holliman Papania; his parents, Leon and Nellie...
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