Obituaries
Troy Alan Andrews
May 15, 2022
Troy Alan Andrews, age 55, of Kiln, MS passed away surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, May 15, 2022.
Troy was preceded in death by his parents, Allen Evon Andrews and C. June Andrews; grandparents, Jesse and Sadie Henderson as well as L.J. “Hobo” and Barbara Andrews.
He is survived by his wife of almost 27 years, Karen...
Joyce Inez Hixon Varnadoe
May 15, 2022
Joyce Inez Hixon Varnadoe, age 82 left this earthly life to be with her Lord and Savior on May 15, 2022, after a courageous fight with Alzheimer’s.
Joyce was a native of Lookout Mountain, Georgia, one of six children born to Bertha Mae and Farris Hixon. Joyce had a smile that would light up the hearts of everyone around her....
Robert Roland Fox
May 15, 2022
Mr. Robert “Bob” Fox, age 90 , Ocean Springs, MS gained his wings on May 15th, 2022 at home surrounded by loved ones.
Mr. Robert was a long time resident of the MS Gulf Coast. He was a graduate of Ocean Springs High School in 1951. Shortly after he joined the US Navy and was a veteran of the Korean...
Troy Andrews
May 15, 2022
Troy Andrews, age 55, of Kiln, MS passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2022.
Visitation will begin on Friday, May 27, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. and will continue until Saturday, May 28, 2022 until the funeral service begins at 10:00 a.m. at Bayou Talla Fellowship Baptist Church in Kiln, MS. Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery in Rotten Bayou.
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Bruce Phelps
May 15, 2022
Joseph "Bruce" Phelps, age 76, of Long Beach, passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2022.
Arrangements will be announced at a later date. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport is honored to serve the Phelps family.
Don Robert Lindsey
May 14, 2022
Mr. Don Robert Lindsey “Red”, age 86, of Long Beach, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at his home.
Red was born on November 16, 1935 in Pocahontas, AR. He worked at Be Mac Transport in St. Louis, MO, as a dock hand for 30 years.
Red was preceded in death by his parents, Lilburn and Lois Lindsey;...
Theresa "Tessie" Smith Tootle
May 14, 2022
Theresa “Tessie” Smith Tootle, 96, of Biloxi, Mississippi passed away May 14, 2022. Tessie was born September 28, 1925 to Douglas I. Smith and Vera Moran Smith.
Tessie went to St. Joseph’s Academy and after graduating, went to Perkiston where she received an associate’s degree in Home Ec. She was a member of St. John’s Altar Society and the Crafty...
Braden Dalton Ryan
May 14, 2022
Braden Dalton (Cospelich) Ryan, age 20, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2022, in Moss Point, MS.
Braden was born on April 24, 2002, in Gulfport, MS, to Carl Cospelich and Heather Ryan. He resided in Biloxi, MS. Braden enjoyed music, fishing, and spending time with his family and friends.
Braden is preceded in death by his mother, Heather Ryan;...
Jerrell Collins
May 14, 2022
Jerrell Collins passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2022.
Jerrell is being transferred to Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Homes & Crematory in Hammond, LA.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Jerrell Collins.
Kenneth Buley, Jr.
May 14, 2022
Kenneth Buley, Jr., age 75, of Gulfport, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2022.
Arrangements will be announced at a later date. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport is honored to serve the Buley family.
Bernard Charles "Chuck" Donner Jr.
May 13, 2022
Bernard Charles “Chuck” Donner, Jr., age 72, of Pass Christian, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on Friday, May 13th, 2022.
Mr. Donner was originally from the Algiers Point neighborhood of New Orleans, LA, but graduated from Byrd High School in Shreveport, LA. He spent many years on the MS Coast between Waveland and Biloxi and...
Linda Blaize
May 13, 2022
Linda Blaize, age 74, passed away on Friday, May 13, 2022, in Gulfport, MS.
Linda will be transferred to Hulett-Winstead Funeral Home in Hattiesburg, MS.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Linda Blaize.
John G. Etherton
May 13, 2022
John G. Etherton, Sr., age 88, of D’Iberville, passed away on Friday, May 13, 2022.
John was born on February 2, 1934 in D’Iberville. He worked as a civil servant at the naval base and served for 4 years on a Navy aircraft carrier. John enjoyed all sports and spending time with his family.
He was preceded in death...
Edward H. Long, Jr.
May 12, 2022
Mr. Edward H. Long, Jr., age 82, of D’Iberville, MS, passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2022, in Gulfport.
Mr. Long was born in Washington D.C. and had been a longtime resident of the Coast since 1972. He retired as an SMSGT from the United States Air Force in 1984 after 27 years of service. After retiring from the Air...
Victor A. Lopez-Reyna
May 11, 2022
Victor A. Lopez-Reyna, age 74, of Ocean Springs, passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2022.
Victor was born on March 20, 1948 in Peru. He graduated from Colegio de la Inmaculada and Los Angeles Technical School. Victor was a manual machinist and CNC machinist. He received the Moog Aircraft group service award at year 1, comprehensive CNC completion level 3...
Margaret Adler Cooper
May 10, 2022
Margaret Adler Cooper, age 91 passed away peacefully in her home on May 10, 2022.
Margaret lived a captivating life; a German who married her husband from New York, homesteading in the deep south and both becoming pioneers in Christian radio. Born on September 10, 1930 in Watterscheid, Germany her youth was disrupted by World War II which included fleeing...
Rose Janosik
May 10, 2022
Rose Janosik, age 83, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2022.
There are no services scheduled at this time.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Rose Janosik.
Thomas Walter Ehmke, Sr.
May 9, 2022
Thomas W. Ehmke Sr. (nickname Tom, Papa Tom), age 68, from Gulfport MS passed away in Iowa on May 9,2022. He was born March 20,1954 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Wausau, Wisconsin to parents Donald & Margaret Ehmke. He graduated from Wausau High School WI. He joined the U.S. Navy and served 21 years, receiving honors and medals and retired...
Mary Ann Mann
May 9, 2022
Mary Ann Mann, age 78, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Monday, May 9, 2022 at St. Joseph Hospice in Gulfport.
She was born on October 17, 1943 in Chicago, IL to Joseph and Tessie Netupski. Mary Ann was a longtime resident of Gulfport and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She received the Diocese of Biloxi...
James Robert Nowacki
May 9, 2022
James Robert “Candyman” Nowacki, 76 of Biloxi, MS passed away on May 9, 2022 at home surrounded by family.
He was born on September 24, 1945 in Freeport, PA. He was a graduate of Freeport Area High School. He served as a deacon for many years. He was employed as a food inspector and jet mechanic and was a member...
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