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02/27/2026

Raymond Stuart Ulland, Sr.

Ray Ulland, 82, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026, in Gulfport. Ray was born in Miami, FL on October 6, 1943. He grew up in Biloxi and was a long time resident of Ocean Springs.

Ray was preceded in death by his parents, Sidney and Hazel Ulland; special aunts, Ruth and Marion Freidhoff; his uncle, Stanley Hill; and aunt, Irma. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Linda A. Ulland; sons, Raymond (Ginny) and Richard; and granddaughter, Emma Ulland.

Services will be held at a later date.

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02/27/2026

Gerald Joseph Peltier

Gerald Joseph Peltier, 88, of Ocean Springs, MS, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 24, 2026. Born on May 26, 1937, to Cleveland Peltier and Annabelle Latiolais Peltier, he was a devoted husband to his loving wife, Lillian Joyce Peltier, for 70 years, and a proud father to his sons Terry, Tommy, Anthony “Tony,” and Timothy.

A man of unwavering faith, integrity, and love, he also had a mischievous twinkle in his eye and an irresistible smile. He always had a joke ready to deliver or a story to tell. With an engineer’s mind, he could build or fix just about anything. He will be deeply missed by everyone who knew him.

Gerald began his spiritual journey in 1980 when he devoted his life to Jesus and became a born‑again Christian. He attended Henderson Bible Church, and his faithful service later led him and his wife to Pensacola, FL, where he worked for several years in maintenance at Pensacola Christian College. They returned to the Gulf Coast in the early 2000s and later became active members of Lighthouse Baptist Church in Biloxi.

Mr. Peltier is preceded in death and now reunited with his parents; seven of his eleven siblings; his wife; his sons Terry, Tommy, and Timmy; and his great‑grandson Conner Bond.

He is survived by his son Anthony “Tony” (Connie); his siblings Grace Fontenot, Carroll Peltier, and Kathy Danjean; his ten grandchildren—Tammy Naquin (Bubba), Troy Peltier (Jessica), Tonia Peltier, Todd Peltier (Michelle), Travis Peltier, Torry Peltier (Angela), Tabitha Bond (Chris), Terrance Peltier, Tony Peltier, and Alexandria Cortner (Joshua); thirty‑one great‑grandchildren; twelve great‑great‑grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Mr. Peltier was a member of the Plumbing and Pipefitter Local 60 for over 50 years. His favorite pastimes were golfing and motorcycle riding—activities he enjoyed until just the last couple of years. His ability to fix nearly anything often found him at a neighbor’s, friend’s, or family member’s home, engineering a solution to whatever problem needed solving.

Services will be held at Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home in Ocean Springs on Friday, March 6, 2026, with visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m., followed by a service at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Crestlawn Memorial Park in Ocean Springs.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to all who visited the hospital, as well as the nurses and staff at Ocean Springs Hospital and its SICU, and to River Chase Village for the care and compassion shown to him.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to BEAMS Bible Education and Missionary Service – beamsbibles.com, an organization that sends Bibles to children around the world where access to Scripture is limited, spreading God’s love and faith.

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John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

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02/27/2026

William Park, Jr.

William Park, Jr., 77, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026 in Biloxi.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm and on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 from 10:00 am until 11:00 am, followed by an 11:00 am funeral service at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home on Howard Avenue in Biloxi. Interment will follow at Biloxi National Cemetery.

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02/27/2026

Rosary Ann Lawton

Rosary Ann Lawton, lovingly known as “Maemae,” 65, of Kiln, passed away peacefully at her home on February 26, 2026.

Rosary was born November 13, 1960, in New Orleans to Anthony Paul Martin and Mildred Catherine Schwartz. She worked as a cosmetologist and had a special love for gardening, herbalism, and caring for her chickens. She was happiest when surrounded by her family and was a loving mother and proud “Maemae” to her grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Mildred Catherine Schwartz; her sister, Toni Ann Martin; and her stepmother, Carol Martin.

She is survived by her father, Anthony Martin; her brother, Scott Schwartz; her children, Jim (Ashley) Fricke, Katie Martin, and Regina Lawton; her grandchildren, Gavn, Madisyn, Ramsey, Rusten, Arlo, and Ellie; her niece, Kali Clark and her children, Violet, Sage, and Greyson; and her nephew, Dillon Ladner.

No services will be held at this time.

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02/27/2026

Paul Henry Blades

Paul Henry Blades, age 80, of Saucier, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026, in Biloxi, MS, after a short stay at the Biloxi VA.

Paul was born November 23, 1945, in Magnolia, MS, to Ephriam and Ruby Blades. After graduating from Woodland High School in Amite, LA, he attended trade school for drafting. Directly after trade school, Paul was drafted into the U.S. Army to fight in the war of Vietnam. He served in the Vietnam War from 1967 to 1968 where he was awarded a Purple Heart along with other prestigious medals. After returning state side, he spent a year at Fort Benning in Georgia. Paul moved to the Mississippi Gulf Coast in the mid-seventies where he found a successful career at UPS. He worked at UPS for a total of 28 years, where he earned the title of The Million Mile Club twice while driving his feeder twin trailer truck from the coast to Jackson and back nightly. After retirement, Paul enjoyed his years riding motorcycles and listening to his favorite music in his shop while spending time with friends and family. He loved to sit and watch his grandchildren play on the land that he took so much pride in. We will always remember Paul for his positive “Jus 1 Mo” outlook on life.

Paul was preceded in death by his parents, William Ephriam and Ruby Lee Blades; brothers, John Ivy “Johnny” Blades, Charles Douglas “Stud” Blades, and Jobe Conn “JC” Blades.

Survivors include his daughter and son in law, Ruby “Katie” and Adam Lywiski; three grandchildren, Makayla, Brennen, and Wyatt Lywiski of Saucier, MS; and many others that he considered brothers and sisters.

A memorial service will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, March 6, 2026, at the O’Neal Road Chapel of Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home. Friends may visit one hour before service.

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02/27/2026

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02/26/2026

Darlene "Dee" Marie Walker

Darlene “Dee” Marie Walker, age 80, from Gulfport, MS, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026.

Dee was from Leicester, MA. She was a long-time resident of Gulfport and spent the last 3 years living with her daughter in Ft. Payne, AL. She was a bakery manager and cake decorator and enjoyed crocheting and knitting.

Dee was preceded in death by her father, Lawrence A Labbe; husband, W.B. “Dub” Walker; son, David M. Walker; and siblings, Lawrence “Larry” Labbe and Cheryl Kemp.

She is survived by her step-mother, Sylvia Labbe; daughters, Kim Wilbanks(Ledon) of Ft. Payne, AL and Crissy Damare (Brice) of Diamondhead, MS; her grandchildren that she loved so deeply, Kenny Lee, Kerry Lee (Samantha), Kevin Lee, Ryan Holliman (Bayley), Garrett Slade, Duayne Walker (Brandi), and Meghan Strahan (Tristan); 14 great-grandchildren; and her most precious and beloved English Bulldog, Biscuit.

Private services will be held. Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport, is honored to serve the family of Darlene “Dee” Marie Walker.

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02/26/2026

Butch Usher

Robert Russell “Butch” Usher, age 54, a longtime resident of Gulfport before moving to Pass Christian, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025.

Butch was born on March 8, 1971, in Kingston, NY, to Melvin and Patricia Usher. He graduated from Pearl River High School, where he played football. Butch was extremely talented, successful, and skilled at anything he did. He enjoyed sports, particularly football, basketball, golf, and Nascar. He loved Kenny Chesney’s music and going to Pensacola, Gulf Shores, Destin, and the island of St. Martin. Butch became an avid Texas Longhorn fan and vacationed in Austin, TX often and encouraged his son, J.T., to attend college there. He was the prominent business owner of BB Granite for 30 years.

Butch was genuine, thoughtful, honest, kind, and generous. He was a proud and involved husband and dad who did everything with his family and never missed anything. Butch was the true definition of a ‘family man”. He was inspirational and supportive of J.T.’s likes, dreams, and accomplishments.

Butch is survived by his parents, Melvin and Patricia Usher; his wife, Sabrina Usher; his son, J.T. Usher; his sister, Becky Usher; his brother, Chris Usher; and his Siberian husky, Rocky.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Butch’s birthday, Sunday, March 8, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. at Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home, 1726 15th Street, Gulfport. Family and friends may visit from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. To celebrate Butch and his love for Kenny Chesney and the Texas Longhorns, "please wear a tropical or orange shirt".

The family requests, in lieu of flowers, donations be sent to GoFundMe, https://gofund.me/8d24318a5, for J.T.’s college fund or to Meal Train, https://mealtrain.com/r0m3v7, to support Sabrina’s and J.T.’s immediate needs.

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02/24/2026

Janice Broussard Bush

Janice Broussard Bush, raised in Biloxi MS, lovingly known as “Jan Jan,” was born on January 15, 1947, and departed this earth peacefully on February 18, 2026 to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Janice never met a stranger and brought happiness to everyone she encountered through her gentle and joyful nature. She loved dancing, music, creating crafts, and rooting for her beloved New Orleans Saints. She had a deep love and devotion to animals, especially dogs and cats; and from a very young age through adulthood, she assisted her late father, Dr. Johnny Broussard, in his veterinary clinics across the Gulf Coast. Janice had a special gift with children and the elderly. As a devoted aunt, she played an especially loving role in the lives of her nieces and nephews, caring for them in their early years and remaining a source of comfort and joy throughout their lives. She also worked for many years at a childcare center, where her warmth and kindness touched countless families.

Janice was preceded in death by her father, Dr. John R. Broussard Jr.; her husband, Junior Bush; her mother, Bette B. Broussard; sisters, Marie Trochesset, Linda Broussard and Carole Broussard Williams; and brother, Steve Broussard.

She is survived by her sisters, Julie Toche and Patty Broussard; her best friend of 60 years, Brenda Roessling; and numerous nieces and nephews- spanning generations.

Janice’s joyful spirit, compassionate heart, and unwavering kindness will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. There will not be a public service. The family asks for prayers for Jan’s soul to rest in peace.

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02/24/2026

Illa Leah Perez

Illa Leah Perez, 73, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2026, in Gulfport.

Illa was born in Gulfport on July 13, 1952, to Charles and Annie Dye. For over 30 years, Illa poured her heart into caring for children and walking alongside families through life’s earliest milestones. She held tiny hands, celebrated first steps and first words and gave parents piece of mind knowing their babies were safe and loved. What she gave wasn’t just care, it was comfort, patience and a piece of her heart. The lives she helped shape and the families she supported will forever be part of her legacy.

Illa found joy in life’s simple blessings. She loved seasonal gardening, planting vegetables and tending to her beautiful flowers that kept her home full of color and warmth. She treasured her collection of wind chimes, whose gentle sounds brought her peace. She also enjoyed spending her Saturdays shopping with her sister, Carolyn. Above all, her greatest joy was her husband and her four boys, the pride of her life and the center of her heart.

Survivors include her spouse Willie Louis Perez, Sr.; her children, Ramy Ramazani (Regina); Jesus Ramirez (Donna), Nicolas (Kyle Carver) and Willie Perez, Jr.; grandchildren, Christina Necessary (Chris), Gabrielle Goldsmith (LC), Whitney Pearce (Dustin), Katie Moore, Hunter Ramirez, Casey Lindsey (Zach), Olivia Ramirez, Jaycee Perez; great grandchildren, Konnor Pearce, Noah Pearce, Harmony Hall, Madelyn Lindsey and Walker Lindsey; siblings, Rose Keener, Francis Cortez (Herman), Lyla Margaret Murillo (Alberto), Alice Bourque (Kenneth) and Carolyn Seymour (Manuel) and Kiki, her beloved cat.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Annie Dye and siblings James Evans, Wade Evans, Donald Evans; Charles Dye, Dewey Dye, Ronald Dye, June Ryan, Iris Sellers and Evelyn Evans.

Visitation will be Thursday, February 26, 2026, from 12:00 until 2:00 p.m. at the O’Neal Road location of Bradford O’Keefe Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow at 2:00 p.m. Interment will be in Gulf Pines Memorial Gardens.

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02/24/2026

William (Bill) Leroy Prince

William (Bill) Leroy Prince, age 86, was born December 20, 1939, in Shuqualak, MS. While he was always a proud native of Shuqualak, he was a longtime resident of Ocean Springs, MS. He passed away peacefully into the arms of the Lord Jesus on Monday February 23, 2026, at Lighthouse Assisted Living & Memory Care.

Mr. Prince served his country in the United States Air Force, graduated from Mississippi State University as an electrical engineer, retired from Ingalls Shipbuilding/Northrup Grumman, and was a founding member of Wesley United Methodist Church in Ocean Springs. He was a devoted and faithful husband, father, and friend who will be deeply missed. He was a blessing to all who knew and loved him.

Mr. Prince was preceded in death by his much-loved wife of 35 years, Marilyn Elizabeth Davis Prince, parents, Leroy Percy Prince and Mary Kathryn Dotherow Prince of Shuqualak. He is survived by his two children, daughter, Nora Kathryn Prince Hennig (Curtis) of Jacksonville, FL and son, James Davis Prince (Brandy) of Ocean Springs, six grandchildren, Jacob Davis Prince, Olivia Kathryn Prince, Zoe Elizabeth Prince, Charlotte Renee Prince, all of Ocean Springs, and Allison Hennig Frutchey (Devin), and Kyle Michael Hennig, along with three great- grandchildren, all of Jacksonville. He is also survived by two sisters, Nancy Lee Prince Skipper (Ted) of Shuqualak and Kathryn Prince Chancellor (William) of Nashville TN, along with a number of nieces and nephews.

Services will be held at Ocean Springs United Methodist Church, 8900 Old Spanish Trail, Ocean Springs, on Monday March 2, 2026, at 11:00AM. Friends and family may visit one hour prior from 10:00AM – 11:00AM. Burial will follow at Crestlawn Memorial Park.

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Bible Verse: “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16 (NIV)

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02/24/2026

Deborah Smith

Deborah J. Smith, age 64, of D'Iberville, MS passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026.

There are no services scheduled at this time.

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