Obituaries
Audrey M. Grady
Dec 23, 2021
Audrey M. Grady, age 90, of Biloxi, Mississippi, joined the communion of saints on Thursday, December 23, 2021.
Audrey was a devout and faithful servant of God and a lifelong Catholic. She was a graduate of Sacred Heart Academy and member of Our Lady of Fatima parish in Biloxi. Audrey was employed at Keesler Air Force Base as a...
Master Chief Kenneth Wayne "Red" Brazel
Dec 22, 2021
Master Chief Kenneth Wayne “Red” Brazel, age 79, passed away on December 22, 2021, at Carl Vinson Veterans Hospital in Dublin, Georgia.
Red was born on October 18, 1942, in Edison, Georgia. He graduated from Edison High School in 1960 and enlisted in the Navy. After a three-year service, he returned home for a short time and worked as...
Joan L. Martin
Dec 22, 2021
Joan L. Martin, 77, passed away peacefully at her home in D’Iberville on December 22nd surrounded by loved ones. Joan was born January 8th, 1944 in Florida to Dewey & Omera (Gardner) Ledford. As a young woman she spent her time drag strip racing with her car “The Purple Wonder Bomb” winning 30 out of her 33 races in Gainesville...
Faloria Mae Crump Jones
Dec 22, 2021
Faloria Mae Crump Jones, 73, of Moss Point, MS passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 in Ocean Springs. She was born on May 1, 1948 to Herman Cramp and Emma Dean Smith Crump in Antlers, OK. Faloria worked as a nurse at University of South Alabama Medical Center. She was married to Mevin Jones Sr., in 1970. Faloria received...
Teresa Renee Callahan
Dec 21, 2021
Teresa Renee Callahan, 68, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on December 21, 2021 after a heroic battle with stage 4 lung cancer. Born in Hazlehurst, MS, Teresa spent most of her life living and working in Ocean Springs as a champion of early education and special education. Teresa worked in the Ocean Springs School District for the last 15...
John "Richie" Richard Deveau
Dec 21, 2021
John “Richie” Richard Deveau, age 80, of Gautier passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 21st. He was born on September 30, 1941 in Oxford, MA. John served proudly in the US Navy on nuclear submarines, he was the recipient of several medals and awards to include the Navy commendation Medal. He retired after 21 years as a MCMM. After retiring,...
Vijay Kulhari
Dec 20, 2021
Mr. Vijay Kulhari, age 43, of India, passed away on December 20, 2021.
There are no service scheduled at this time. He will be transferred from Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Howard Avenue in Biloxi to India for services.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Vijay Kulhari.
Vivian Feranda
Dec 20, 2021
Vivian Feranda, 89, passed away December 20, 2021 in Biloxi, MS. Mrs. Feranda was born in May of 1932 to Felician “Felix” Aucoin and Alende “Lena” Aucoin. In her free time, she enjoyed gardening and cutting the grass.
Mrs. Feranda is preceded in death by her parents, Felician Aucoin and Lena Aucoin-Herbert; husband, Vincent Feranda Jr.; son, Edward Feranda; grandchildren,...
Joseph John Schmalzel
Dec 19, 2021
Joseph John Schmalzel, 74, of Windcrest in San Antonio, TX passed away on Sunday, December 19, 2022 in Windcrest, TX.
Mr. Schmalzel was born in Palmerton, PA. He lived on the Mississippi Gulf Coast for a short time before Hurricane Katrina. He was an over the road truck driver. Mr. Schmalzel served in the USMC for 4 years. He resided...
Charles Olan Krohn
Dec 18, 2021
Charles Olan Krohn, age 61, of Biloxi, MS passed away on December 18, 2021.
There are no services scheduled at this time.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Charles Olan Krohn
JoAnn Arceneaux Penton
Dec 18, 2021
JoAnn Arceneaux Penton, 75, of Biloxi, MS, passed away on December 18, 2021. She provided strength and unconditional love to those who called her wife, mom, Mawmaw, sister, or friend. Married to the love of her life at sixteen, she spent her years caring for and nurturing those around her. Her deep love for her family was paralleled only by...
Ralph Hubert Case Jr.
Dec 18, 2021
Ralph Hubert Case Jr., 69, of Biloxi, MS passed away Saturday, December 18, 2021. He was born February 28, 1952 in Gulfport, MS to Ralph Hubert Case Sr. and Katherine Pell Case.
Ralph graduated from Gulfport East High School and later attended both Mississippi State and Southern Miss. Prior to Hurricane Katrina, he owned Chuck’s Bait Shop. Ralph was a...
Robert George Lyons
Dec 18, 2021
Robert George Lyons, 89, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Saturday, December 18, 2021 in Gulfport. Mr. Lyons was a native and lifelong resident of the coast. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and retired from the United States Postal Service. Mr. Lyons was a life member of the B.P.O.E. Lodge #606 and a past exalted ruler. He was a...
Elaine Ray Punzo Edson
Dec 18, 2021
Elaine Ray Punzo Edson passed away on December 18, 2021, at the age of 88, in Ocean Springs, MS.
Elaine was a native of New Orleans, LA and had lived in Ocean Springs, MS for 35 years. She was a resident of Shell Landing in Gautier, MS. for the past 18 years and was a member of St. Mary's...
Enrique Mota Lopez
Dec 17, 2021
Enrique Mota Lopez, age 52, passed away on Saturday, December 18, 2021.
Arrangements are incomplete at this time.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Enrique Mota Lopez.
Keith Albert Rinker
Dec 17, 2021
Keith Albert Rinker, age 65, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Friday, December 17, 2021, in Gulfport.
Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the Rinker family.
Francis Wayne Griffin
Dec 17, 2021
Francis Wayne Griffin, age 78, left his earthly home on December 17, 2021, to enter into his Heavenly home. Francis was born on December 22, 1942, in Lucedale, MS to the late James Benjamin and Maggie Rae (Howell) Griffin. He was a lifelong resident of Vancleave, MS, and was married to Betty Sue (Wilson) Griffin for 52 years. Francis was...
Barbara Jean Tompkins
Dec 16, 2021
Barbara Jean Tompkins, “Nana” , 71, of Lucedale, MS passed away Thursday December 16, 2021 in Gulfport, MS. surrounded by her loved ones.
Barbara was born June 2, 1950 in Jackson, MS. She was a native to Raleigh, MS and a longtime resident in Lucedale, MS. Barbara attended Moss Point High School and was a house wife and mother who...
Roger Eugene Kerr
Dec 16, 2021
Roger Eugene Kerr, age 69, of Pass Christian, passed away on Thursday, December 16, 2021. Private services will be held. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport, MS is honored to serve the Kerr family. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Roger Eugene Kerr please visit our Sympathy Store.
Rachalle Lauren Slay
Dec 14, 2021
Rachalle Lauren Slay, age 38, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 in Moss Point, MS. Rachalle was born on May 30, 1983 in Hattiesburg, MS. She enjoyed riding her bike, singing, listening to music and watching Disney movies. She was deeply loved and will be forever missed. Rachelle is preceded in death by her father, Rafield...
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