Obituaries
John Everett Cannon
Feb 10, 2022
John Everett Cannon, age 60, passed away on Thursday, February 10, 2022.
John was a native of Arkansas and a resident of the coast since 1969. He owned and operated Ballard Pewter in Ocean Springs.
John is survived by his daughter, Ann-Marie Walker (Harry); son, John D. Cannon; grandchildren, Jaiden and Lyla Walker; and former spouse, Lorna McDonald-Cannon.
A private...
Alfred "The Traveler" Eugene Harrelson
Feb 10, 2022
Alfred “The Traveler” Eugene Harrelson, age 77, passed away on February 10, 2022, in Ocean Springs, MS. He was born on September 23, 1944 in East Liverpool, OH, where he earned his GED. Alfred served in the United States Army and was a 33-year Vietnam veteran. He loved cars, sharing life stories and food.
Left to cherish his memories are...
Alice Marie Trochesset
Feb 10, 2022
Alice Marie Trochesset, 95, of D’Iberville, MS passed away on Thursday, February 10, 2022 in Pass Christian.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in D’Iberville on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at 11:45 am. Friends may visit from 10:00 am until Mass time. Interment will follow at Biloxi National Cemetery.
Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home is...
Susan Marie Newman
Feb 10, 2022
Susan Marie Newman, age 84, passed away at her home on Thursday, February 10, 2022. Susan was born and raised on Back Bay in Biloxi. She was married to the Love of Her Life, Wiley William Newman Sr., for 64 years.
Susan was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence “Dee” and Eleanora Previto; her daughter, Brenda Newman Sargent; and...
Arthur Francis "Pat" Sutherland, Sr.
Feb 9, 2022
Arthur Francis “Pat” Sutherland, Sr., age 78, of Gautier, MS passed away Wednesday, February 9, 2022 in his sleep at his home.
Mr. Sutherland was born March 17, 1943 at Hotel Dieu Hospital in New Orleans, LA. Mr. Sutherland graduated from Belle Chasse High School in Belle Chasse, LA in 1960. He then attended college at Northwestern State University, Natchitoches,...
Bob Bailey "Bobby" Goodwin
Feb 9, 2022
Bob Bailey "Bobby" Goodwin, age 92, of Vancleave, MS, passed away peacefully at his home on February 9, 2022.
Bobby was a longtime resident of Marks, MS, and he retired in Vancleave, MS.
Bobby is preceded in death by his parents, Willie B. And Lila K. Goodwin; and daughter, Judith G. Blackburn. He is survived by his wife,...
Ruth Elva Wilson
Feb 8, 2022
Ruth E. Wilson, age 92, of Biloxi passed away on Tuesday, February 8, 2022. Ruth was born on January 4, 1930 in Villisca, Iowa to Ernest and Mae Lewis. She attended Villisca High School and Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, MO. She was a teacher who loved teaching young minds, a gift shop manager (and volunteer), gift shop bookkeeper,...
Xe Le Wellmaker
Feb 8, 2022
Xe Le Wellmaker, age 72, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Tuesday, February 8, 2022.
Ms. Wellmaker’s survivors include her children, Elizabeth Vinson, Lisa (Gerald) Holmes and Lien (Robert) Bui; her grandchildren, Tynetta (Titus) Jenkins, Malcolm Wellmaker, Toriano Vinson, Jr., Ishmail Wellmaker, Li Yahl Washington, Laila Holmes, Hannah Bui, Isaiah Bui and Brandon Dykemon; her great-grandchildren, Titus Jenkins, Jr., Tripp...
Joan "Patricia" Harry
Feb 7, 2022
Joan “Patricia” Harry, 91, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Monday, February 7, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Patricia was born in Biloxi, MS on December 11, 1930. She was a caregiver for her mom, husband and her sister, Julia May. Patricia was very sweet to everyone that she met and talked to in passing. She...
Lt. Col. (Ret) Franklin Richard Smilek
Feb 7, 2022
Frank, better known as Papa to his many loved ones, was born in New Castle, Pennsylvania, to Frank James Smilek and Anna Dorothy Gonda Smilek. He grew up with his three siblings and, after completing college at the age of 22, joined the United States Air Force, where he served as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist. He went on to...
Jo Alice Ashley Shambarger
Feb 6, 2022
Jo Alice Ashley Shambarger passed away peacefully on 6 February 2022 at the age of 73.
Jo was born Sept 18th, 1948, in Hazlehurst, MS. to parents Clyde and Irene Ashley. She grew up in Hazlehurst, MS., where she graduated from Hazlehurst High School the 24th of May 1966. For over 30 years, Jo worked as an insurance...
Lt. Col. (Ret) Dick E. Wilson
Feb 6, 2022
On Sunday, February 6, 2022, Dick E. Wilson, took his final flight to be with our Lord Jesus. He spent his 91 years living life on his terms, pushing the edge of the envelope, and loving “BIG!” There will never be another for us, he was the man, the myth, and the legend! Dance in the streets of Gold and Fly...
Jeffrey "Jeff" Stewart White
Feb 6, 2022
Jeffrey "Jeff" Stewart White, 55, of Poplarville, MS passed away at his residence on February 6, 2022. Jeff was born in Colorado Springs, CO on March 3, 1966 to Hildegard and Dawson White. Jeff was a dedicated truck driver and whose greatest joys in life were his wife and children.
Jeff is survived by his wife of nearly 20 years, Anise...
Mr. John Morgan
Feb 6, 2022
Mr. John Morgan, age 77, of Gulfport, passed away on Sunday, Febraury 6, 2022.
He was transferred to Hulett Winstead Funeral Home in Hattiesburg for services. (601-582-1571)
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. John Morgan.
Betty Williams
Feb 6, 2022
Betty Williams, age 85, of ocean Springs passed away February 6, 2022.
She was transferred to Ascension Funeral Home in Mobile, AL for services. (251-634-8055)
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Betty Williams.
Leveta Ott
Feb 5, 2022
Leveta Ott, 88, of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2022 in D’Iberville. Leveta was born on February 19, 1933 in Natalbany, Louisiana. She was known for her vivacious personality. Those who met her would instantly notice her sparkling blue eyes, radiant smile and regal beauty.
She spent her early years in Biloxi and D’Iberville, MS....
Ms. Jamie Lynn Boggs
Feb 4, 2022
Ms. Jamie Lynn Boggs, age 42, of Biloxi, MS, passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2022.
There are no services scheduled.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Ms. Jamie Lynn Boggs.
Donald "Don" Clyde Stewart, Sr.
Feb 4, 2022
Donald “Don” Clyde Stewart, Sr., age 86, of D’Iberville, MS, passed away on Friday, February 4, 2022 in Gulfport, MS.
Don was born in Shades Mountain, AL on November 14, 1935. He lived a full life of service, friendship and love. He was an engaged citizen, committed friend and a devoted husband to his wife, Ima.
After a rambunctious youth,...
M. Elena Diaz Broussard
Feb 4, 2022
M. Elena Diaz Broussard of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on February 4, 2022. She was born on January 13, 1965, in New Orleans, LA to Dr. Albert and Sallie Diaz. She grew up in Ocean Springs, MS and attended Nativity Elementary, Scared Heart, and Mercy Cross Schools. Elena also attended the University of Southern Miss in Hattiesburg, MS, where...
Dr. Roger Millard Simnicht
Feb 3, 2022
Dr. Roger Millard Simnicht, age 82, passed away at his home in Ocean Springs and went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 3, 2022. Even though his battle with cancer took him from this world, his warmth and loving personality left an impression on all those still here that knew and loved him.Roger was born in Sparta,...
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