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As a sixth generation owned funeral home, we are compassionate caretakers dedicated to honoring your loved ones' legacies with dignity and respect.

We provide personalized services to support families during difficult times with professionalism. SEVEN CONVENIENT FUNERAL HOME LOCATIONS
15452 O'Neal Rd, Gulfport - 228-831-2322
1726 15th St., Gulfport - 228-865-0090
2511 Pass Rd., Biloxi - 228-388-1811
675 Howard Ave., Biloxi - 228-374-5650
911 Porter Ave., Ocean Springs - 228-875-1266
4901 Jim Ramsay Rd., Vancleave - 228-826-4511
110 Neicase Avenue, Bay St. Louis
228-467-9031

THREE CEMETERIES
Crestlawn Memorial Park - 411 Bienville Blvd., Ocean Springs - 228-875-5522
D'Iberville Memorial Park - 11401 Gorenflo Rd., D'Iberville - 228-392-4127
Gulf Coast Memorial Cemetery & Mausoleum
2177 Longfellow Road, Bay St. Louis
228-467-3314

MISSISSIPPI'S FIRST CREMATORY -
Call 228-374-5650 for more information. Everyone's life is worthy of celebration. We touch one another's lives in hundreds of ways - and it's those connections which bring satisfaction and even joy. There are endless ways to come together to honor and celebrate the life of someone dear. We've listened to the concerns of the families in our area, and responded by offering them the highest quality, yet affordable options. Each of our locations give families dedicated spaces to celebrate lives, and our crematory provides trusted cremation services.

01/17/2026

Vivian Joyce Drawdy

Vivian Joyce Scarborough Drawdy of Biloxi, MS passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Friday, January 16, 2026 in Gulfport, MS.

Born October 14, 1938 in Biloxi, Vivian lived a life rooted in faith, love, and service to others. Her trust in God guided her through every season of life, and she was a living example of grace, humility, and unwavering devotion. She found strength in prayer and comfort in knowing she was never alone, for the Lord walked beside her always.

A devoted wife/mother/grandmother/great-grandmother, Vivian considered her family one of her greatest blessings. She loved deeply and sacrificially, offering encouragement, wisdom, and a listening ear whenever it was needed. A talented seamstress, Vivian would creatively put together quilts and pieces for Mardi-Gras balls, square-dancing and many family members including her granddaughters who have passed down many of those pieces to their own daughters. Her home was a place of warmth, laughter, and love, where faith was not only spoken but lived.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Alvin and Zeolide Scarborough; her brother, Lester Scarborough; her sister, Lucille Kinney and her daughters, Sheryl and Carolyn Drawdy.

She is survived by her sons, LC (Tally) and Keith (Shelene); her brother, Oscar; granddaughters, Emily (Korey), Nisa (David), Olivia (William), MaryRose (Dustin), and Cheyenne (Kaden); six great grandchildren, Elias, Lettie, Lucia, Anne-Walden, Palmer, and Murphy; and close family friend, Shelly Drawdy as well as many cherished family members and friends who will carry her love and faith forward.

Vivian will be remembered for her spunky spirit, her kind heart, and her steadfast faith. Though we mourn her passing, we rejoice in the promise of eternal life, knowing she is now at peace, reunited with loved ones, and welcomed into Heaven with the words, “Well done, good and faithful servant.”

The family would like to express their deepest and most heartfelt appreciation for the loving care given by Gentiva Hospice staff and Seashore Highland staff and community. You have all been kind and shown such care and compassion since the beginning and we could not have asked for better care and support.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00am on Monday, January 19, 2026 at Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home, Howard Avenue, Biloxi, MS. Friends may visit from 9:30am until service time. Burial will follow at White Plains Methodist Church Cemetery.

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01/15/2026

Elizabeth "Libby" Rae Denyer

Elizabeth "Libby" Rae Denyer, passed away, Friday, January 9, 2026, in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. She was 44 years old and was born in Pascagoula, Mississippi, on April 26, 1981.

Libby is survived by her parents, Greg and Susan Denyer of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, her biological father, James Carter Tapp, her daughter, Vivian Elizabeth Denyer, her sister, Megan Mount and husband Eric, their children, Caroline and Carson Mount and her aunts and uncles, Judy and Ken Wallin of St. Simons Island, GA., Gail Wright of Terre Haute, IN., Jim and Robin Bitzegaio of Hastings, MN., Jane Disney of Sullivan, IN., as well as numerous cousins.

She graduated from Ocean Springs High School and received an associate’s degree from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. She was a Junior High cheerleader and mascot, played basketball, softball and ran cross country through high school. Libby previously worked as an insurance agent and was working toward being an insurance adjuster. She was also the owner of Denyer Home Solutions, LLC.

Libby was preceded in death by her grandparents, Jim and Nancy Denyer of Ocean Springs, MS and Judge Harold and Betty Bitzegaio of Terre Haute, IN.

She was a kind and hard-working person who was always willing to help others. Libby dearly loved her daughter, her pets and fishing with Vivian.

Visitation will be held on Monday, January 19, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Ocean Springs Chapel of Bradford O’Keefe Funeral Home.

Donations in her memory may be made to the Jackson County Animal Shelter or the Ocean Springs Athletic Foundation.

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01/15/2026

Samuel Francis Shorey

Samuel Francis Shorey, 91, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00am on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at Heritage United Methodist Church, D'Iberville, MS. Friends may visit one hour prior. Burial will follow at the Biloxi National Cemetery.

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01/15/2026

Dolores Rita Sonnier

Dolores Rita Skrnich Sonnier, 93 of D'Iberville, MS, passed peacefully into God's arms on Monday, January 12, 2026 in Ocean Springs, MS.

Born September 22, 1932, in Biloxi, Mississippi, to John and Antonia (Kuljis) Skrnich, Dolores married her beloved husband, George, in 1950. They shared 71 years of marriage, building a family grounded in love, faith, and devotion to one another.

A dedicated homemaker, she poured her life into nurturing her family, leaving a legacy of love, faith and selfless devotion.

A devout Catholic, Dolores was a woman of strong faith and held a great devotion to our Blessed Mother, praying the rosary faithfully, entrusting her family and the world to Mary’s intercession. She was a lifelong parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in D'Iberville.

Dolores was preceded in death by her husband, George; parents, John & Antonia; her brothers, Thomas, Joseph, John, Michael, Samuel; her sisters, Clara, Margaret, Frances, and Lucretia; and several beloved nieces and nephews, especially Patsy Kuluz who provided much love and support over the years.

She is survived by her cherished daughters, Georgia Ann (Danny) Elliott, Janet (Mike) Fayard, Cyndee (Kenny) Kozlowski and Deanna (Bobby) Weaver; 11 grandchildren along with their spouses, 17 great-grandchildren, and many loving nieces and nephews, all of whom were the joy of her life and the focus of her prayers.

She is now reunited with her beloved husband, parents and nine of her siblings, and will continue to watch over her family always.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital in her honor.

The family would like to express their deepest and most heartfelt appreciation to their dear friend and extended family member Suzi Burdine for all of her constant love and support. Special thanks to her niece, Carolyn Mason Murphy for the many visits and faithful companionship throughout the years. They would also like to thank Ocean Springs Hospital Staff, Deaconess HomeCare, Dr. Jatinder Singh and Dolores’s long-time compassionate physician, Dr. Paul Pavlov. The family would also like to thank Fr. Dominic Pham for his prayerful support of Dolores and her family during this most difficult time.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in D’Iberville. The recitation of the Holy Rosary will begin at 9:30 a.m.. followed by visitation. Interment will follow at Biloxi City Cemetery. A celebration of life will be held at Sacred Heart’s Divine Mercy Hall following burial.

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01/15/2026

Ruby Grace Fayard

Ruby Grace Fayard (Alliston), a lifelong matriarch of family, faith, and community, passed away on January 12, 2026, in Gautier, Mississippi. She was born in Okaloosa County, Florida, on March 12, 1927—though her birth certificate records April 12, a discrepancy attributed to the era’s old-school midwife practices. Census records throughout her life consistently reflected March 12, the date her family always recognized as her true birthday.

Ruby was preceded in death by her parents, John Sr. and Lucy Alliston; her sisters Fay, Evelyn, Dora Mae, Irene, Mary , Lillie; her brothers John Jr., James, George, and Jimmy; and two of her children Lucy DiNero and Kenneth Fayard. She was previously married to the late Earl Fayard Sr., with whom she shared her children.

She is survived by her children, Earl Fayard Jr. and Alison Hill (Larry IV); her grandchildren Keely Newman, Karrie Ann Nelson, Bethany Fayard, Clete DiNero, Joshua Hill, Nathan Fayard, Marion Hill V, Jennifer Williams, Sean Hill, and Jennifer Blackwell; her brother Albert Alliston, as well as numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and extended family.

For decades, Ruby ran the market of the family business, Ocean Springs Seafood, where she became well known throughout the community. Her seafood gumbo and crab-stuffed potatoes were legendary and became beloved family staples in Ocean Springs. Many customers became friends over the years, and her presence left a lasting mark on the local seafood industry.

Ruby lived life fully. She traveled the world with a close-knit group of lady friends and treasured shopping trips with her children and, later, her grandchildren. Her home was always alive with laughter—grandchildren swimming in her pool, listening to her stories, and helping her make homemade jams and fresh beignets.

A woman of deep faith, Ruby was a faithful and active member of Glad Tidings Assembly of God Church in Ocean Springs until she could no longer attend services. She ensured her children and grandchildren were raised in the church, introduced to her faith, and baptized. As the daughter of a traveling non-denominational minister, faith was a cornerstone of her life and guided her values, generosity, and strength.

The family gratefully acknowledges the care and compassion shown to Ruby by Yong Abraham, her longtime caretaker; Dr. Chris Shelby and the staff at North Bay Medical; the caregivers at River Chase Village; and the Deaconess Hospice team. Your kindness and dedication will always be remembered.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, from 10 am - 11 am, with an 11 am funeral service , all at The Church, 7909 Ocean Springs Road, Ocean Springs. After the service a reception will be held at The Church. In keeping with Ruby’s love of flowers, all arrangements may be sent to The Church.

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01/14/2026

Blanche Elizabeth McLain Wallette

Blanche Elizabeth McLain Wallette, "Liz". 84 years old, from Abilene, Texas. Passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026, in Jackson, Mississippi

She was born on August 29, 1941, in Natchitoches, Louisiana. She was a graduate of Campti High School, Campti Louisiana and attended Northwestern State College in Natchitoches where she studied business office administration. She was a homemaker and worked as an executive assistant in the Ocean Springs School District for many years before retiring. She is the surviving widow of a Vietnam War Veteran, Robert P. Wallette. She loved gardening, reading, word puzzles, watching football, spending time with her family, watching old westerns, collecting antiques, and had a profound love of animals and nature.

She was an exceptional baker; known for the wonderful meat pies she crafted from treasured recipes passed lovingly through generations. Her family will forever remember her soft and beautiful voice singing Ave Maria, a sound filled with grace and tenderness.

She carried a lifelong love for animals, found deep joy in gardening, and was happiest when outdoors, surrounded by the quiet beauty of nature. With her hands, she created cherished afghans for her family—each stitch a reminder of her warmth, her care, and her enduring love. Her home was a place of comfort and laughter, where love was always present and freely given.

She welcomed her daughter-in-law and son-in-law as her own, loving them deeply and sharing with them a bond of true friendship. Her love for her children was fierce and protective, and her pride in her grandchildren and great-grandchildren knew no bounds.

Treasured beyond measure, she will be deeply missed and forever held in the hearts of her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Erna Blanche O'Quinn and William Robert McLain; her sisters Mary Alice Barnwell Price and Helen Anne McLain Rivet; and her brothers Charles Webb McLain, and Robert Newton McLain

Survived by her children Jacqueline Cecilia Sullins (Jim) of Brandon, Mississippi, Davis McLain Wallette (Darlene) of Abilene Texas; grandchildren James Sullins (Amie), Annabelle Jordan (Brandon), William Sullins (Hailey), Robert Wallette (Abbie), and Julia Wallette; great grandchildren, Everly Jordan, Lottie Jordan, Scout Sullins, Shelby Hood, Charlotte Hess, Della Hess and William Hess; siblings Frances Emeline Stovall of Houston, Texas and Judith Lynell Vercher of Birmingham, Alabama; and her dog Prissy

She will be buried in the Biloxi National Cemetery next to her husband Vietnam War Veteran, Robert P. Wallette at 9:00 am. on Friday, January 16, 2026.

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01/14/2026

Janice Cooper Bush

Janice Cooper Bush, 74, of Gautier, MS passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026.

A funeral service will be held at 1:00pm on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Ocean Springs, MS. Friends may visit from 11:00am until service time.

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01/13/2026

Sa Nguyen

Sa Thi Nguyen, age 68, of Biloxi, Mississippi, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026, in Biloxi.

She was born on February 10, 1957, in Vietnam, to the late Thanh Thi Nguyen and Ty Nguyen.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Thanh Thi Nguyen and Ty Nguyen; her son, Quoc Tran; and her brothers, Cach Nguyen and Dut Van Nguyen.

She is survived by her sons, Ray Gabio Nguyen (wife, Casey) and Cuong Nguyen; and her cherished grandchildren, Nathan Tran, Vincent Nguyen, Brayden Nguyen, Jasmine Lawrence, Trish Nguyen, Khong Nguyen, Allie Huynh, and Abbie Huynh.

She is also survived by her siblings, Jeannette Cressman Vu (Thomas), Lynn Christensen, Cung Nguyen, Lien Nguyen (Trang), Cham Nguyen (Hong), and Hung Nguyen (Chau), along with many extended family members and friends who will miss her dearly.

Prayer services will be held on Monday, January 19, 2026 at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Howard Avenue in Biloxi from 9:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Procession to MS Gulf Coast Crematory will follow.

A reception celebrating her life will be held at 1:30 p.m. at Panda Palace, 3920 Promenade Pkwy, D’Iberville, MS 39540.

The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to all who have offered prayers, love, and support during this difficult time.

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01/13/2026

Daniel David VanDeMark

Daniel David VanDeMark, 88, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, January 10, 2026.

He was born on October 9, 1937, in Piqua, Ohio to Daniel Vivian VanDeMark and Della Kenworth VanDeMark, his stepmother was Marie Ladner VanDeMark. He graduated from Gulfport High School and then served in the Navy for 30 years. After his retirement, he was employed as a Senior Service Engineer with Raytheon Service Company. He enjoyed camping, boating, golf and wood carving.

Daniel was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel and Della VanDeMark, sisters, Carolyn VanDeMark, Danah Bunch, and brother, Robert Ladner.

He is survived by his wife, Janice Lee VanDeMark, sons, Brian VanDeMark (Cathy), Daniel VanDeMark (Kathleen), granddaughters, Amelia Hardcastle (Austin), Elizabeth VanDeMark, Hannah VanDeMark; great granddaughter, Flora Hardcastle; and siblings, Jeanette Metcalf, Judy Wilson.

A graveside service will be held on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at 1pm at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens in Gulfport, MS.

Thank you to all our friends and family for their love and support.

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01/13/2026

Randye June Hill Berryhill

Randye June Hill Berryhill, age 73, of Gulfport, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home, 1726 15th Street, Gulfport. Friends may visit beginning at 1:00 p.m. Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport, is honored to serve the family of Randye June Hill Berryhill.

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01/13/2026

Elizabeth Rae Denyer

Elizabeth Rae Denyer, 44, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Friday, January 9, 2026.

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A visitation will be held from 4:00pm to 6:00pm on Monday, January 19, 2026 at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Ocean Springs, MS.

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01/13/2026

Teo Van Nguyen

Teo Van Nguyen, age 50, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026.

Visitation will be held at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home on Thursday, January 15th and Friday, January 16th from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Vietnamese Martyrs Catholic Church in Biloxi. Friends may visit one hour prior. Interment will follow at Crestlawn Memorial Park.

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