Obituaries
Anthony "Tony" Petricca
Mar 11, 2025
Anthony “Tony” Petricca, age 91, of Ocean Springs passed away peacefully on March 11, 2025.
Tony was born on June 17, 1933, in Chicago, IL where he grew up and worked in the family’s Italian restaurant for most of his younger years. It was at his mother’s funeral that he met his beloved wife, Jean Ann Tufo. They were married in...
Jack E. Miller
Apr 4, 2025
Jack E. Miller, 90, of Vancleave, MS entered his eternal home on Friday, April 4, 2025 after a short battle with cancer.
He is survived by his faithful wife of 66 years, Norma Miller. Jack was born September 20, 1934 in Ocean Springs, MS to Will and Olive Miller.
Jack was a devoted servant of Christ, whose life was a reflection of...
Christian Auegdon Gilmore, Jr., aka "Deuce"
Apr 4, 2025
Christian Auegdon Gilmore, Jr., aka “Deuce”, 20 weeks, of Biloxi, MS was born and passed away on April 4, 2025 in Ocean Springs.
Deuce’s survivors include his parents, Laroya Barnett and Christian Gilmore; and his sister, Harmonee Gilmore.
Special thanks to our family and friends.
Private services will be held.
Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Christian Auegdon Gilmore, Jr.,...
Brett Wayne Webber
Apr 2, 2025
Brett Wayne Webber, a beloved father, son, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully at home on April 2, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 58 years old.
Born on January 14, 1967, in New Orleans, Louisiana, Brett was the son of Diane Webber and the late Wayne W. Webber.
He is survived by his daughter, BriAnna M. Webber; his...
Ann Batia
Apr 2, 2025
Ann Webb Batia, 89, formerly of Ocean Springs, passed away on April 2, 2025 surrounded by her children whom all loved her dearly. She was brought into this world on January 4, 1936 in the family home located at 901 Iberville Drive in Ocean Springs. As a child, her family moved just around the corner to 1203 Washington Avenue, next...
Kathy E. Carver
Mar 30, 2025
Kathy E. Carver, 64, died Sunday March 30, 2025, gathered with her family. Kathy was born November 27, 1960, in Gulfport, MS to Hoyet and Cleta Bullock.
Kathy is survived by her husband, Charles “Chuck” Carver, five children, Alicia (Ray) Austin of Perkinston, Jessica (Stephen) Cospelich, Michele (Thomas) Bennington, Jerry (Jenny) Parker all of Long Beach, MS and Chase (Grace) Parker...
Morgan Lee Beaugez
Mar 29, 2025
Morgan Lee Beaugez, 20, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2025 in Ocean Springs.
Morgan was born in Biloxi and attended St. Martin Schools and graduated from Penn Foster Christian Academy. He liked working on cars and hanging out with his nieces, nephews and his best friends as well as with his family. He was such a...
Eva Carper
Mar 28, 2025
One perk of cancer is you get to write your own obituary. I was born in Ocean Springs, MS 7/2/1982 to Robert “Bobby” & Brenda Duncan of Vancleave, MS.
I grew up riding horses, participating in shows, 4-H and did everything from Dressage to 30 mile endurance rides on my Arabian mare Costa and gelding Jara. My childhood was full of...
Kerry Deon Stallings
Mar 28, 2025
Kerry Deon Stallings, born in Lubbock, Texas, passed away peacefully at home on March 28, 2025, at the age of 64, after a short battle with cancer.
Kerry retired from the Army as Sergeant First Class in July 2002 after a 22- year career. A dedicated and proud veteran, he continued his career in aviation with the MS National Guard as...
Mattie Rose Crain
Mar 28, 2025
Mrs. Mattie Rose Crain, age 88, passed away on Friday, March 28, 2025 in Mobile, AL.
Mrs. Crain was born on March 2, 1937 in Washington Parish, LA to Newton Thomas and Lucille Schilling Thomas. She worked in education as a teacher and taught kindergarten for many years. She was a member of Parkway Baptist Church.
She is preceded in death by...
Mary "Ann" Bush
Mar 28, 2025
Mary “Ann” Tenhet Bush passed away peacefully, at home, after a lengthy illness on Friday, March 28, 2025. She was 81 years old. Ann was born in Maben, MS on July 14, 1943, to Arthur Allen Tenhet and Ruby Edwards.
In 1961, Ann graduated from French Camp Academy located in French Camp, MS. She would often share stories of making bread...
Rene Escobar
Mar 27, 2025
Rene Escobar, 66, passed away peacefully at home, in Biloxi, MS, on the morning of March 27, 2025, surrounded by love. Just weeks earlier, he celebrated his birthday with friends and family, a testament to the vibrant life he lived and the deep connections he nurtured.
Born on March 8, 1959, in Vineland, New Jersey, Rene lived a life marked by...
Robert Edward "Bobby" Bullock, Jr.
Mar 27, 2025
Robert Edward “Bobby” Bullock, Jr., a native of Lumberton, MS and born in Perry, FL in 1959, went home to be with Jesus, on March 27, 2025, at the age of 66 in his Biloxi home.
Robert is a graduate of Belle Chasse High School in Belle Chasse, LA and FETA-LA Fire and Emergency Academy in Baton Rouge, LA where he...
Clovis "Scotty" "Poppy" Kelley
Mar 27, 2025
Clovis Burnett “Scotty” “Poppy” Kelley, 87 of Biloxi, MS passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025.
He was born October 5, 1937 in Los Angeles and grew up in San Diego, California where he worked on tuna boats, surfed the Pacific, and nurtured a lifelong appreciation for nature and the outdoors. “Scotty” served in the USMC from 1954 - 1957 and...
Alvin Wayne Green
Mar 27, 2025
Alvin Wayne Green, 80, of Vancleave, MS passed away on March 27, 2025.
No services will be held.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Homes is honored to serve the family of Alvin Green.
Adolph Minaya Tolentino
Mar 27, 2025
It is with profound sadness we announce that Adolph Minaya Tolentino passed away at the age of 86 on March 27, 2025, in Gulfport, MS. Surrounded by his loving family and friends in his final moments, he was a man of immense humor and wisdom, cherishing every moment spent with his loved ones.
Adolph was born in Masinloc, Zambales in the...
Clifford Dye
Mar 27, 2025
Clifford Dye was born the youngest of 10 children to Keene F. and Ella Jane (Canada) Dye in Williamson, WV on January 25, 1929. He graduated from Williamson High School and, after a short stint working on the railroad, he joined the recently formed U.S. Air Force.
In the Air Force, he worked on Project Bluebook, the DEW (distant early warning)...
Shirley Harrington
Mar 26, 2025
Shirley Anne Harrington, 86 years old, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2025.
She was born on September 17, 1938, in San Diego, CA to Vern & Vera Pflaum. She retired as a Supervisor of a Medical Manufactory Lab.
Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, Vern & Vera Pflaum; children, Craig A. Harrington and Kathleen G....
Mary Jane Ramsey Dickson
Mar 26, 2025
On March 26, 2025, Dr. Mary Jane Ramsey Dickson departed this life to enter into the presence of our Lord and the arms of her beloved husband, the late Rev. Dr. Kenneth Molton Dickson. Her life journey ended where it began in Gulfport Mississippi, but in those 90 plus years she lived, loved and laughed abundantly.
Mary Jane was born in...
Vinh Van Le
Mar 26, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Vinh Van Le, who passed away on March 26, 2025, at the age of 69. Born on January 1, 1956, Vinh lived a life full of hard work, dedication, and love for his family. As a commercial fisherman, he spent decades providing for his loved ones through his unwavering...
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