May 17, 2025

John Wayne Cates, 82, lifelong resident of Biloxi, MS, passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2025. He was surrounded by his wife and family at the VA Hospice/Rehab Center.

John was a devout Catholic and educated in parochial schools, graduating from Notre Dame High School. After graduation, he enlisted in the United States Naval Reserves. He was employed at Kennedy Marine...

May 17, 2025

Elsie McCrory Couturie, age 92, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Saturday May 17, 2025 at home surrounded by her family.

Mrs. Couturie was born May 28, 1932 in Tunica, LA to Linden McCrory and Nealie Wells McCrory. She retired as a nurses aid from Ocean Springs Hospital. Mrs. Couturie was an avid reader, sometimes reading a whole book in...

May 16, 2025

Charles Burton Brown, 76, of Biloxi, MS died on Friday, May 16, 2025.

Born on December 28, 1948, in Delhi, Louisiana, Charles proudly served his country as a member of the United States Air Force for 22 years.

After retiring from the military, he worked for many years in surveillance at the Isle of Capri, known as the “eye in the sky.”

Charles...

May 15, 2025

On May 15, 2025, Sarah Lou Muse Cvitanovich was called home to be with her Lord and Savior, passing peacefully in the comfort of her home in Biloxi, MS, at the age of 87.

Born on June 16, 1937, in Bradford, Arkansas, Sarah lived a life dedicated to serving others and walking in God’s light. A devoted mother, grandmother and friend,...

May 15, 2025

In Loving Memory of Bobby Gene Pate

Bobby Pate, a longtime resident of Gulfport, Mississippi, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, May 15, 2025. He was born on June 27, 1936, in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, to the late Curnel L. Pate and Esther Stone Pate.

While serving in the United States Air Force, he was stationed at Keesler Air Force Base...

May 14, 2025

Sharon Marie Newman Galle, age 56, passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025.

Sharon was born on July 30, 1968 in Biloxi, MS. Though much can be said about her, the story of Sharon’s life begins and ends with her unwavering faith and devotion to God. Her trust in the Lord and His ultimate design shone brightly in her many different...

May 14, 2025

Anastasia V. Verastegui, 35, of Biloxi, MS passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2025. She was born May 13, 1990 in Moscow, Russia to Mayya and Vladimir.

Anastasia worked as a licensed massage therapist. In her free time, she enjoyed listening to music, reading books, and spending time with her friends.

She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Lev and Irina.

Survivors include...

May 13, 2025

May 13, 2025

Donna Lynn (Baker) North, 73, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 in Gulfport.

She was born in 1952 to Don & Virginia Baker in Blytheville, AR. Donna was the youngest of 4 girls. The family moved to Jackson, MS, later Miami, FL, and Greenwich, CT. Donna married David North in 1973 and their son Jason was born...

May 12, 2025

Jimmy H. Ramer, 66 of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on Monday, May 12, 2025.

He was born on July 30, 1958, in Andalusia, AL to James and Georgia Ramer. He graduated from Ocean Springs High School and attended MGCCC in Perkinston. He was employed for over thirty years for Cableman Inc. He served in the United States Navy. He loved...

May 11, 2025

In Loving Memory of a Bright Spirit, Chelsea Annabelle Aultman Sadler: A Beloved Daughter, Mother and Friend.

It is with aching hearts and profound love that we share the passing of a truly unique and radiant soul, Chelsea Annabelle Aultman Sadler of Sumrall, Mississippi, who was taken from us far too soon.

A free spirit with an artist’s soul, Chelsea found beauty...

May 11, 2025

Sandra “Sandy” Lee Hutton Broussard, 83, of Gautier, MS passed away Sunday, May 11, 2025. She was born in Tonawanda, NY to Earl Frederick Hutton and Lea Rue Thompson.

Sandy graduated from Kenmore East High School. In her free time, she enjoyed spending time with her family.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Broussard, Sr; parents, Earl and Lea...

May 10, 2025

Margaret Joyner Ward, age 83 of Cleveland, TN passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2025, in Lucedale, MS.

Margaret was born on March 23, 1942, in Canton, MS. She was an active member of Peerless Road Church of God of Prophecy in Cleveland, TN before living at Glenoaks Nursing Home near family. She loved learning about Jesus and telling everyone about...

May 10, 2025

Betty Jane (Caldwell) Horner, 90, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2025, in Gulfport.

Mrs. Horner was a longtime resident of the MS Gulf Coast.  She was a loving sister, mother, grandmother and great grandmother and will be missed deeply by all that knew her.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Florence Caldwell; her husband,...

May 10, 2025

Ruby Jean McCray, 85, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2025, in Gulfport.

She was born in Prentiss, MS to Moris Mallard and Mandy Mallard. She was employed by Garden Park Hospital as a supervisor of housekeeping for over 30 years. Her hobbies were gardening, fishing and cooking.

Ruby was preceded in death by her parents; her spouse, Elijah...

May 10, 2025

Linda Eileen Allen, 78, of Gulfport, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2025. She was born in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania, on November 8, 1946. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lewis and Queenie Shank, sister Beatrice Shank-Long, and daughter Donna Ellis Nevills, and granddaughter LaShay Nevills. Linda was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

She is survived by her daughter,...

May 10, 2025

With deep love and peaceful hearts, we announce the passing of Paul Sullivan, who went home to be with his Lord and Savior on May 10, 2025, at the age of 92. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Paul lived every one of his years with joy, purpose, and an unwavering commitment to family and Jesus.

Born to farmers, Shep...

May 10, 2025

Herman Denvill Johnston of Gulfport, 88, died May 10, 2025, in his home, surrounded by loving family and following a long battle with dementia.

He and his wife of 61 years, Lethalia, shared a marriage filled with laughter, love and adventure.

Herman loved life, He loved his Lord, and he loved his family, his friends, and his boats. His favorite was a...

May 9, 2025

Cindy Hill, formerly of Biloxi, MS, passed away on the morning of May 9, 2025 in her Pass Christian home that she designed, surrounded by those she loved. She was 71 years old.

 Cindy was the matriarch of a big family that she built on love, it included her husband of 52 years, 3 daughters, 12 grandchildren, and 5 great grandchildren....

May 9, 2025

Mrs. Sylvia Ann Beddingfield, age 90, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Friday, May 9, 2025. She was born on July 27, 1934 to the late Arthur Williams and Lilly Comeaux Williams.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, May 24, 2025 at D'Iberville Memorial Park at 1:00 p.m.

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mrs. Sylvia...