Obituaries
Miriam J. Gray
Dec 10, 2024
Miriam J. Gray, age 91, of Diamondhead, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2024.
A funeral service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, December 16, 2024 at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport. Friends may visit from 10:00 a.m. until service time. Interment will follow at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport is honored to...
Bobby Neal Gray
Dec 10, 2024
Bobby Neal Gray, born February 20, 1940 in Biloxi, MS, ran into the arms of his savior Tuesday, December 10, 2024 in Ocean Springs, MS.
Bobby is survived by his daughter, Shelly Gray Magee (Howard); son, Stephen Mark Gray; his wife, June; his brother, Pete Gray (Patty); daughter in law, Anjanette M. Gray; along with 11 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren; and...
Kristen Amelia Balius
Dec 7, 2024
Kristen Amelia Balius, beloved wife, mother and teacher passed away on December 7, 2024, at the age of 41. She was born on May 28, 1983, in Biloxi, where she remained a lifelong resident and brought joy, love and peace to everyone she met.
She was a loving mother to Gavin, Bella and Hudson, and a devoted wife to Don. Her...
Zoe Janet Ashby
Dec 7, 2024
Zoe Janet Miller Ashby, 93 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on December 7, 2024.
She was born in Grafton, W. Virginia on March 8, 1931. She was married to the love of her life, Lt. Col. Charles Ashby. She served as a military wife traveling the world and caring for her family. She was an outstanding wife and wonderful mother....
Joseph Michael Abraham
Dec 6, 2024
Joseph Michael Abraham "Joe/Joey", age 73, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2024, at Singing River Hospital in Ocean Springs, Mississippi.
Joe was a recent resident of the Gulf Coast and a longtime resident of the Mitten State. He was born at St. Lawrence hospital in Lansing, Michigan and attended St. Gerard Catholic School, where he was an altar boy when...
Franklyn Slaton Oerting
Dec 6, 2024
Christian, humble, kind, patient, generous, disciplined, loving… some of the best words to describe Frank Oerting. Sacrificial love, learned from Jesus, seen in the actions of Mr. Franklyn Slaton Oerting.
Son of Charles Julius “CJ” Oerting and Gladys Crawford Oerting; husband of his cherished wife, Lyn Oerting; father of Amy (Henry “Robin”) Robinson and Anna (Nathan) Turner; “Papa” of Cara, Kelly,...
Jerry Lou Moore Griffin
Dec 6, 2024
Jerry Lou Moore Griffin, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away peacefully on December 6, 2024 at the age of 86.
She was born in Kemper County, MS on July 6, 1938. She moved to Meridian, MS as a child where she attended school. She and Ralph were married for sixty-two years until his death in 2015.
Jerry was preceded in death by...
Rita Leonard Mitchell
Dec 6, 2024
Rita Leonard Mitchell, 96, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2024, in Biloxi, Mississippi. A lifelong resident of Biloxi, Rita was known for her warmth, kindness, and devotion to her family. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, and was adoringly known to many as “Mema.”
Rita was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Joseph Audrey Mitchell; her...
Robert Stephen Pocreva, Sr.
Dec 4, 2024
A resident of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, Robert “Bob” Pocreva passed away peacefully at the age of 89 on December 4, 2024, at his home in Ocean Springs.
Born in 1935, in Glen Lyon, PA, into a large extended Polish family, Bob was the son of John J. Pocreva and Helen H. (Jablonowski) Pocreva and one of four children. He graduated in...
Willa Mae Sanders
Dec 3, 2024
A resident of Ocean Springs, MS, Willa Sanders passed away peacefully at the age of 97 on December 3, 2024, at the Lighthouse Assisted Living facility in Ocean Springs.
Born in 1927 in Greenville, SC into a large family, Willa was the daughter of Luther Morris and Tryphena (Austin) Morris and one of four children. She graduated from Woodward High School...
Sherry Lynn "Mimi" Young
Dec 3, 2024
Sherry Lynn “Mimi” Young, age 68, passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2024.
Sherry was born in Gulfport and was a lifelong resident of the coast. She was a retired deli manager of Winn Dixie in Long Beach. She was a member of Divine Grace Baptist Church in Long Beach.
Sherry was preceded in death by her parents, Henry Donald and Annie...
Sallie Mae Gilson
Dec 2, 2024
Sallie Mae Gilson, 80, of Vancleave, MS passed away on Monday, December 2, 2024 in Vancleave.
Mrs. Gilson was a native and resident of Mississippi for over 65 years. She was of the Pentecostal faith.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Geraldine Hancock Carlson; her daughter, Cynthia Gilson; and her son, James “Jimmy” Gilson.
Mrs. Gilson’s survivors include her...
Mary Virginia Thomas
Dec 1, 2024
Mary Virginia Thomas, age 57, of Laurel, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2024.
A graveside service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, December 16, 2024 at the Free Church of God Cemetery in Gulfport. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport is honored to serve the Thomas family.
Edward Williams
Nov 30, 2024
Ed Williams, 83, of Biloxi, MS passed away Saturday, November 30, 2024. Ed was born at home in Jacksonville, AL.
He was a retired Msgt in the Air Force and had an associate’s degree in applied sciences. While at Keesler AFB, he worked as an instructor. Later, he was promoted to Head Instructor. He also worked at NASA .
He was preceded...
Oliver A. Latil, III
Nov 30, 2024
Oliver A. Latil, III, a lifelong resident of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, passed away on November 30, 2024 at the age of 84.
Oliver was born January 4, 1940, in Biloxi MS to O. A. “Buddy” Latil, Jr. and Inez Maddox Latil. He attended Ocean Springs schools where he graduated in 1957. While attending Ocean Springs, he was a 3-sport athlete and...
Sonja Ann Lynch
Nov 28, 2024
Sonja Ann Lynch, 58, of Biloxi, MS passed away Thursday, November 28, 2024. Mrs. Lynch was born September 14, 1966 to Ronald and Shirley Broussard.
No services are being held at this time.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Sonja Ann Lynch.
Robert Jerry Bennett, Jr.
Nov 28, 2024
Robert Jerry Bennett Jr., “AKA JJ,” age 47, of Ocean Springs, Mississippi passed away on Thursday, November 28th, 2024.
Mr. Bennett was a lifelong resident of Ocean Springs, Mississippi. He was a loving father, grandfather, husband, son, brother, and uncle to many, and will be missed by all who knew him.
He was preceded in death by his grandmothers, Bernice Eley Brown...
Laura Elizabeth (James) Hebbler
Nov 26, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Laura Elizabeth (James) Hebbler, on November 26, 2024, in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Her vibrant spirit, warm heart, and unconditional love will be deeply missed by her family and friends.
Born Laura Elizabeth James on December 12, 1945, in Bay Springs, Mississippi, she was lovingly known as "Laura Beth" in the...
John Eric Horton
Nov 26, 2024
John Eric Horton, loving uncle, passed away at the age of 51 in Gulfport, MS on Tuesday, November 26, 2024.
He was born on October 18, 1973 in Neshoba County, MS to John and Betty Horton. He graduated from Edinburg High School and attended college at East Central Community College and the University of Southern Mississippi. John Eric was employed at...
CMSgt Paul Frank Reynolds
Nov 26, 2024
Chief Master Sergeant Paul Frank Reynolds (retired), 92 years old, of St Martin, MS passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. Chief Reynolds was born in New Orleans, LA, but has resided in St. Martin since 1984.
He was married to the love of his life, "Georgia". He retired from the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory in Ocean Springs, MS. He was...
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