Obituaries

Gayle Marie Clark

Gayle Marie Clark

May 28, 2022

Gayle Marie Clark passed away at her home in Ocean Springs, MS, on May 28, 2022, surrounded by the devoted care of her family. She was 90 years old. She was beloved by many and will be missed dearly. 

Born in New Orleans, LA, on May 15, 1932, she is preceded in death by her parents, Marie Amalie Charbonnet and...

Shirley Anne Handler Vogle

Shirley Anne Handler Vogle

May 28, 2022

 

Shirley Anne Handler Vogle, 69, of Biloxi, Mississippi went to be with her Heavenly Father on Saturday May 28, 2022, at her home in Biloxi, Mississippi surrounded by family, after a long battle with cancer.

Mrs. Vogle was a country girl who had a fighting spirit for her family and a passion for cooking, quilting, gardening and fishing. When...

Geneva JoAnn Walker

Geneva JoAnn Walker

May 27, 2022

Geneva JoAnn Walker, age 83 of Biloxi, MS, passed away on May 27, 2022.    JoAnn was the daughter of E.L. and Geneva Phillips, born on November 15, 1938 in Birmingham, Alabama. She was raised in an Air Force family and met the love of her life, Shelley Walker, when he was stationed at same base as her father in...

Kyrstan LouAnn "Lola" Lee

Kyrstan LouAnn "Lola" Lee

May 27, 2022

 

Kyrstan LouAnn “Lola” Lee passed on to soar with the angels on May 27, 2022, at the age of 23 in Long Beach, MS. Her soul was embraced and welcomed through a joyous reunion with her predeceased brother, Chad Jason Lee, Jr.

Kyrstan was born on October 26, 1998, in Gulfport, MS. She attended Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College,...

Robert G. Forbush

Robert G. Forbush

May 27, 2022

Robert G. Forbush of Gulfport, MS passed away peacefully on Friday, May 27, 2022. He was 85 years old. Robert was born to Norman and Mary Forbush. He grew up in Elyria, OH with his three brothers; surviving are Don and Wayne.

He was a carpenter by trade. Robert loved fishing and fished all the best spots along the Bay....

Roland Thomas Roberts Sr.

Roland Thomas Roberts Sr.

May 27, 2022

Roland Thomas Roberts, Sr., age 80, of Ocean Springs, Ms., passed away peacefully on Friday, May 27, 2022. Roland was born to Eugene and Marie "Sweet" Roberts on May 26, 1942, in Biloxi, MS.  He grew up on Back Bay causing mischief with his brothers, especially his partner-in-crime, Ronnie his twin brother. He would annoy his sisters by lurking around trying...

Col (ret) Dr. Patrick Francis Phelan

Col (ret) Dr. Patrick Francis Phelan

May 27, 2022

 

Col (ret) Dr. Patrick Francis Phelan, 75, passed away May 27, 2022 in Mobile, AL. Dr. Phelan was born February 5, 1947 in Far Rockaway, New York to Patrick and Mary Phelan.

Dr. Phelan graduated Archbishop Malloy High School in 1964. He went on to St John’s University, which he graduated from in 1968 and in 1972, he graduated...

Kyrstan LouAnn Lee

Kyrstan LouAnn Lee

May 27, 2022

Kyrstan LouAnn Lee , age 23, of Long Beach, MS, passed away on Friday, May 27, 2022.

Arrangements are pending at this time. Please check back for updated service times.

Bradford - O'Keefe is honored to serve the family of Kyrstan LouAnn Lee.

Kenneth James Davis Wood

Kenneth James Davis Wood

May 26, 2022

Kenneth “Kenny” Wood, 76, of Biloxi, Mississippi, carried many titles and wore many hats. He was a businessman and a racing enthusiast, but his most loved titles were Family Man and Man of God. He will be remembered as all of those and more by those who love him and were blessed to call him friend.  

Kenny took his leave...

Douglas Elvin Fountain

Douglas Elvin Fountain

May 26, 2022

Douglas “Doug” E. Fountain, age 69 of Vancleave, MS passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 26, 2022 in Vancleave, MS.

He was born on December 25, 1952 in Biloxi, MS. Doug was a graduate of St. Martin High School in St. Martin, MS. Doug spent many years working as a mechanic and later worked in the casino industry as a...

Charles Duffy Dail Sr.

Charles Duffy Dail Sr.

May 26, 2022

Charles Duffy Dail Sr. "Duffy”, age 66, of Biloxi, passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2022. He was born September 25, 1955 in New Bern, North Carolina, to Paul and Polly Dail. Mr. Dail was a longtime resident of the MS Gulf Coast. He was a graduate of New Bern High school in New Bern, NC. After graduating high school...

Carl Glenn Smith, Sr.

Carl Glenn Smith, Sr.

May 26, 2022

Carl Glenn Smith, Sr., age 94, of Gulfport, passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2022.

Mr. Smith will be transferred from Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport, MS to W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home in Fort Oglethorpe, GA for funeral services and will be interred at Old New Salem Cemetery in Lookout Mountain, GA with U.S. Air Force honors...

Marcus "Marc" Arthur Shanteau

Marcus "Marc" Arthur Shanteau

May 25, 2022

 

Marcus "Marc" Arthur Shanteau, 63, passed away on May 25, 2022 at his home in Huntsville, AL. A remarkably intelligent man, he was deeply loved by his family and friends and will be greatly missed.

 

Marc was born on March 27, 1959, in Biloxi, MS, to Marcus F. Shanteau, Jr. and Joye Wichert Shanteau. He grew up happy-go-lucky...

Terrie Lynn Anderson

Terrie Lynn Anderson

May 25, 2022

Ms. Terrie Lynn Anderson, age 58, passed away on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, in Gulfport, MS.

Ms. Terrie was born on January 9, 1964, in St. Petersburg, FL. She resided on the Mississippi Gulf Coast for most of her life. She was a member of Cedar Lake Christian Assembly. She loved the beach and spending time with her family.

Ms....

James "Jim" Melvin Allender

James "Jim" Melvin Allender

May 24, 2022

James “Jim” Melvin Allender, age 87, passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2022. He was born on October 5, 1934 in PA, to Luther Allender and Sadie Isenberg. He was a devoted Christian who loved God, God’s Words, his family, friends, colleagues and everyone. Jim was also a devoted son, brother, husband, father and grandfather. He lived a life of...

Lola Dean Smith Aldridge

Lola Dean Smith Aldridge

May 24, 2022

Lola Dean Smith Aldridge, age 79 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on May 24, 2022.

No local services will be held.

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Ocean Springs is honored to serve the family of Lola Aldridge.

Mitchell "Mitch" Jay Strak

Mitchell "Mitch" Jay Strak

May 23, 2022

Mitchell “Mitch” Jay Strak, age 61, passed away on Monday, May 23, 2022 in Ocean Springs, MS. He was born on July 28, 1960 to John Michael Strak and Sharon Diane Grube in Sheboygan WI. He attended high school in Portsmouth, RI. Mitch enjoyed traveling, sports, concerts, fishing, grilling and spending time with family and friends. He worked in construction...

Karen Mazie Johnson

Karen Mazie Johnson

May 23, 2022

Karen M. Johnson, age 80, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away peacefully on Sunday evening, May 22, 2022 in Ocean Springs, MS. She was born January 16, 1942, in Sallis, Attala County, MS.

 

Karen was a graduate of McAdams High School in McAdams, MS, and earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and Real Estate from the University...

Annalisa Bell Woodrow

Annalisa Bell Woodrow

May 22, 2022

Annalisa Bell Woodrow, age 61, of Long Beach, passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2022. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport is honored to serve the Woodrow family

Dorothy King

Dorothy King

May 22, 2022

Mrs. Dorothy Nell King passed away at home on Sunday, May 22, 2022, after a hard-fought battle with Cholangiocarcinoma (a rare and aggressive form of bile duct cancer). Her final days were spent surrounded by the love and affection of her family and close friends as well as her beloved dog Chewy who never left her side. She was just...

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