Obituaries
Mary "Ann" Bush
Mar 28, 2025
Mary "Ann" Bush, 81, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away Friday, March 28, 2025. She was born July 14, 1943.
A funeral service will be held at 11 am on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at the Ocean Springs Chapel of Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home. Friends are invited to visit one hour prior. Interment will follow at Lemon Cemetery in Ocean Springs, MS.
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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)...
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...
Teretha Ann Ridge Mahnke
Mar 26, 2025
Teretha "Terri" Ann Ridge Mahnke, 82, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2025.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00pm on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Ocean Springs. Friends may visit one hour prior. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Ocean Springs.
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Dianne "Toot" Margaret Tootle
Mar 25, 2025
Dianne “Toot” Margaret Tootle, 69, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2025.
She was born on November 20, 1955, in Biloxi, MS to Curtis Tootle Sr. and Frances Tiblier-Tootle. She graduated from Sacred Heart High School. She was awarded the Lumen Christi Award in 2013. She was employed at the Ocean Springs Hospital for over twenty-five years....
Yong Bailey
Mar 25, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Yong Bailey, a woman of remarkable strength and boundless love, who departed this life on March 25, 2025. Born on May 22, 1941, she lived a life filled with purpose, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to her family and those around her.
For those who knew her only superficially, Yong Bailey may have...
Adna "Andy" Burns
Mar 25, 2025
Adna "Andy" Burns, age 77, of Perkinston, MS passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2025.
There are no services scheduled at this time.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Adna "Andy" Burns.
Kristina Leigh Huggins
Mar 24, 2025
Kristina Leigh Huggins, 47 years old of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Monday, March 24, 2025, Biloxi, MS.
She was born on March 28, 1977, in Georgia. She graduated from Biloxi High School.
Kristina was preceded in death by her mother, Alexia Vanderhaar Huggins; grandparents, Arlene and Karl Vanderhaar; and grandparents, George and Mary Huggins.
She is survived by her parents, Don...
Mitchell Edward Debose
Mar 24, 2025
Chief Petty Officer Mitchell E. Debose, age 73, of Biloxi, MS, passed away on Monday, March 24, 2025 in Biloxi.
Mitchell Debose was born on January 20, 1952 in State Line, MS, to parents Clarence and Ora Lee Debose. He graduated from State Line High School in 1970 and attended some college throughout his career in the Navy.
Mr. Debose was a...
Mary Jean Parrott
Mar 24, 2025
Mary Jean Parrott, age 81, of Center, TX, passed away on Monday, March 24, 2025 in Biloxi.
Mrs. Parrott was born in Silver Lake, KS and was a member of the Lutheran faith.
Survivors include her two daughters, Vicky Fletcher and Sandy Cambron; son, Kenny Chapman; sister, Patty McDonald; brother, Jim Roglitz; nine grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter.
There will be no...
Guong Thi Nguyen
Mar 23, 2025
Mrs. Guong Thi Nguyen, 68, of D'Iberville, MS passed away Sunday, March 23, 2025. She was born March 30, 1956.
Visitations will be held Thursday, March 27, 2025 and Friday, March 28, 2025 from 2 pm to 4 pm at the Howard Avenue Chapel of Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11 am on Saturday,...
Alan Lane Gardner
Mar 23, 2025
Alan Gardner, age 69, of Vancleave, MS passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025.
Alan was a long-time resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast after retiring from the Navy. He was a long-time cruiser, enjoyed fishing and riding his motorcycle. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Delmar and Wanda Gardner of Gallipolis,...
Grace Ellen Westbrook
Mar 23, 2025
On March 23, 2025, Grace Ellen Westbrook was peacefully called home to Heaven. Whether you knew her as Grace, Grace Ellen, Mrs. Gracie, or simply Mom, you knew a woman whose kindness, compassion, and love left a lasting impact on everyone she met. Her care for others was wholehearted and unwavering—if she loved you, you felt it deeply. She lived...
Helen Olivia Ann Williams Trevino
Mar 23, 2025
Ms. Helen Olivia Ann Williams Trevino, 81, of Biloxi, MS, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, March 23, 2025.
Helen was born in Shreveport, LA and was raised in Biloxi, MS. She moved to Midland, TX in the 1950’s where she and her late husband owned and operated the Granada Club for over 30 years, raising their...
Sue Garland Seitz
Mar 22, 2025
Sue Garland Seitz, age 86, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, March 22, 2025, in Northport, Alabama.
Born in Ocean Springs, Mississippi on June 8, 1938, Sue was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, mother-in-law, daughter, wife, sister, aunt, cousin and friend to many.
Sue was known for her spirit of kindness and joy. Her love of family was exceeded...
Edward H. "Tracy" Switzer III
Mar 22, 2025
Edward H. “Tracy” Switzer, III, age 52, passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2025.
Tracy was born in Gulfport where he was a resident most of his life. He was a graduate of Gulfport High School and attended college at MS Gulf Coast Community College, The University of Southern Mississippi, and William Carey University. Tracy was a member of the Baptist...
Raymond Harold Parker, Jr.
Mar 21, 2025
Raymond Harold Parker, 66, of Saucier, MS passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025 at his home in Saucier.
Mr. Parker was born on May 27, 1958 in Biloxi, MS to Raymond Harold Parker and Patricia Wiltz Parker. He graduated from D’Iberville High School and was a 17 year member of Local Union 568 Plumbers and Pipefitters. Mr. Parker enjoyed hunting...
Robert "Dick" Raether, Jr.
Mar 20, 2025
Robert "Dick" Richard Raether Jr. 80 years old of Baton Rouge, LA passed away on March 20, 2025, in Baton Rouge, LA.
Born on June 28, 1944, and raised in New Orleans, Dick was the beloved son of Robert Richard Raether Sr. and Winona Weber, both of whom preceded him in death. He was married to Bonnie Sue Burns, who also...
Jeffrey Steven Cowart
Mar 20, 2025
Jeffrey Steven Cowart passed away on March 20, 2025 at the age of 59. Jeff was an Ocean Springs native. He lived his life with passion, music, and an open heart, leaving behind memories that will echo for years to come.
A lifelong musician, he had a voice that could stop you in your tracks. Whether he was on stage or...
F. Curtis Young
Mar 20, 2025
F. Curtis Young, age 92, of Gulfport, passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025 in Gulfport.
A private service will be held. Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport is honored to serve the Young family.
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