Obituaries
Kenadi Paige Thornton
Mar 15, 2026
Kenadi Paige Thornton, 5, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2026 in Biloxi.
A Memorial Service will be held at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home on Howard Avenue in Biloxi on Sunday, March 22, 2026 at 1:00 pm. Friends may visit from 12:00 pm until service time.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Kenadi Paige Thornton.
Nathan Lee Canterbury
Mar 14, 2026
Nathan Lee Canterbury, beloved son of Devin Andrew Canterbury and Miranda Joy Canterbury, was born sleeping on March 14, 2026, in Pascagoula, Mississippi.
Though his time was brief, Nathan was deeply loved and will always be remembered. He brought hope, and leaves behind a love that will last forever.
He is survived by his parents, Devin and Miranda Canterbury; grandparents Jack and...
Larry William Brewster
Mar 14, 2026
Larry William Brewster, 76 of Gautier, MS passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
He was born on March 6, 1950, in West Plains, Missouri to George William Brewster and Jean Marie Brewster. He grew up in Oregon and Nebraska and graduated from Albion High School in 1968. His passions were golf and home remodeling. His latest hobby was Genealogy. He...
Brandon K. Saucier
Mar 14, 2026
Brandon K. Saucier 37 years old of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2026 in Ocean Springs, MS.
Born on August 2, 1988, in Gulfport, Mississippi, he built a life rooted in loyalty, curiosity, and quiet joy. He was employed by Beau Rivage Resort & Casino, where he was known for his dedication and steady presence. Outside of...
Doris Lee Daughtry
Mar 13, 2026
Doris Lee Daughtry, 77, of Gulfport, MS died Friday, March 13, 2026, in Gulfport.
Doris was born on March 1, 1949, to McEnnis and Stella Jones. She was a retired seamstress who loved, sewing, baking, cooking, traveling and spending time with family.
She was preceded in death by her parents and spouse, Dennis Daughtry, Sr.; a son, Michael J. Daughtry, identical twin...
Annie "Ann" Carroll Krause
Mar 13, 2026
Annie Carroll Herrington Krause, age 92, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2026, in Gulfport, Mississippi. She was born on April 12, 1933, in Memphis, Tennessee, where she also graduated from high school.
Ann was a beloved wife of a veteran and lived a life full of meaningful connections and joyful activities. She was a lifetime member of several clubs, including...
Alice Aminta Parks
Mar 12, 2026
Alice Aminta Parks (née Deoneto), age 73, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2026, in Gulfport, Mississippi. Born on October 18, 1952, in Biloxi, Mississippi, Alice lived a life filled with love, family, and cherished memories.
Alice was the beloved daughter of the late Shannon Raley Gibson and Rudolf Castillo Deoneto. She was predeceased by her husband, Mike Parks; her sons,...
Richard "Butch" Harper, Sr.
Mar 10, 2026
Richard “Butch” Harper, Sr. 83 of Vancleave, MS passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 in Moss Point, MS.
He was a native and lifelong resident of Jackson County. He was a member of Larue Baptist Church. He was a retired carpenter from Ingalls Shipbuilding. He was a former member of the country road quartet. He enjoyed fishing.
Butch is preceded in...
Barbara Moore
Mar 10, 2026
Barbara Moore, age 93, of Biloxi, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
Mrs. Moore was a longtime resident of the MS Gulf Coast. She was a loving mother, grandmother and aunt and will be missed by all that knew her.
Mrs. Moore is preceded in death by her husband, Don Moore; daughter, Deborah Junot; and siblings, Thomas Norris, Esther Moore, Jack...
Kenneth William Bagwell
Mar 9, 2026
Kenneth William Bagwell, 76, went to be with his heavenly Father March 9th, 2026 after a three-year battle with multiple myeloma. Ken was surrounded by family and friends throughout his cancer journey.
He was born in Mobile, Al. to William C. and Rebecca Bagwell and attended Murphy High School. He graduated with his bachelor’s in business administration from Faulkner University and...
Cynthia Tangney Morgan
Mar 8, 2026
Cynthia Tangney Morgan, 78, of Vancleave, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2026. She was born July 9, 1947, in Coushatta, Louisiana.
Cynthia devoted her life to caring for others through a long and respected career in nursing that spanned more than 45 years. She graduated from the LPN program at Jefferson Davis Junior College in 1966 and later returned...
Karen Lynne Gatineau
Mar 6, 2026
The family of Karen Lynne Gatineau (Jones) of Biloxi, MS is saddened to announce her passing on Friday, March 6, 2026 at the age of 62 years. Born on November 2, 1963, Karen was preceded in death by her parents, Kermit Lester Jones and Mary Ruth Allen (Johnson); her stepfather, Vernard Leland Allen; and her dear brother, James Dale Jones.
She...
Harold Odom Ward
Mar 6, 2026
Harold Odom “PaPa” Ward, 93, of St. Martin, MS passed away on Friday, March 6, 2026.
He was born on October 16, 1932 in Center, MS to Homer Hutchins Ward and Frances Ruth Odom Ward. He retired from the United States Air Force after twenty-two years of service. He was employed as a Radar Supervisor for Ingalls Shipbuilding for twenty years.
He...
Patricia Diane Shoemaker
Mar 5, 2026
Ms. Patricia Diane Shoemaker, 72, of Biloxi, MS gained her angel wings on Thursday, March 5,2026.
She was predeceased by her parents, Emelda and Nello John Battaya; her husband, Philip W. Shoemaker; her sisters, Ida Mullen and Cindy Ferrill; her bonus sister, Bobbie Smith; her brother-in-law, Charles "Eddie" Mullen; and her grandson, Philip W. Moran.
She is survived by her daughter, Trudy...
Ernie Mae Duggan
Mar 5, 2026
Ernie Mae Duggan, 82, of Franklin Creek, MS entered into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 5, 2026, surrounded by family. Ernie was born on May 30th, 1943, to Leo and Cleo Linder in Moss Point MS. She graduated from Moss Point High School in 1961. She worked with Lewis Printing of Pascagoula for a...
M.J. "Woody" Woodall
Mar 5, 2026
M.J. “Woody” Woodall, age 85, of Ocean Springs, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2026—just six days shy of his 86th trip around the sun.
Woody was born a year after the end of the Great Depression, on March 11, 1940, in McComb, to Robert Milton Woodall and Annie Lula Bell Pine Woodall, the youngest of their fifteen children.
Throughout his life,...
Michael Anthony Dumesnil
Mar 4, 2026
Michael Anthony Dumesnil aka "Quinn", age 75, passed away at his home in Gulfport, Mississippi, on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. He was born October 23, 1950, in Anchorage, Alaska.
Michael was adopted by Leo Frank and Jean Dumesnil and later in life connected with his biological mother, Clara Marks. He is preceded in death by all of his parents and by...
Mary K. East
Mar 4, 2026
The East Family announces the passing of Mary K. East, age 88, of Gulfport, Mississippi, who passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. A devoted mother and friend, she was known for her long walks and camping with her family under the stars at Clarkco State Park.
Mary was preceded in death by her husband, George H. East, Jr.
A mother...
Alice Sue Shumate
Mar 1, 2026
Alice Sue Shumate, 88, of Biloxi, MS, gained her wings on Sunday, March 1, 2026, in Gulfport, MS.
Sue was born on October 3, 1937, in North Wilkesboro, NC, to Lora Mae Faw Church and Troy Alton Church. In 1958, she married Samuel Rex Shumate, and together they raised their family while working in North Carolina. Following her husband’s passing, Sue...
LaVonnie "LaVon" M. Powers
Feb 27, 2026
LaVonnie “LaVon” M. Powers, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 27, 2026, at the age of 94. She was born on December 28, 1931, in Topeka, Kansas. She lived in many places in her early years and moved to Gulfport at age 13. Lavon was a past member of Guinn Memorial Methodist Church and Mississippi City United Methodist Church. When...
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