Obituaries

William "Bill" L. Jones, Jr.

William "Bill" L. Jones, Jr.

Feb 2, 2022

William “Bill” L. Jones, Jr., age 88, of Gulfport passed away peacefully in Gulfport on Wednesday, February 2, 2022. He was a loving father, step-father, husband, father-in-law, grandfather, brother, great-grandfather, uncle, and friend to many, and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Bill Jones was born in Wayne County, MS on September 9, 1933. He served 3...

Marion  E.  Pasut

Marion E. Pasut

Feb 2, 2022

Marion E. Pasut, age 77, of Mingo, IA passed away on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 in Ocean Springs. 

There are no services scheduled. 

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Marion E. Pasut.

 

Mr. Vinh Pham

Mr. Vinh Pham

Feb 2, 2022

Mr. Vinh Pham, age 35, passed away onWednesday, February 2, 2022. 

He was transferred to Mothe Funeral Home in Harvey, LA for services. (504) 367-3920

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to srve the family of Mr. Vinh Pham.

Jan Foretich Carter

Jan Foretich Carter

Feb 1, 2022

Jan Foretich Carter, age 73, passed away on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at her residence.

Jan was born, Jan Darlyn Foretich, on January 13, 1949. She was a lifelong resident of Gulfport, MS and she attended Gulfport High School. During her life, Jan enjoyed playing softball with her siblings, taking her children to beauty pageant competitions, and boating with her...

Barbara Elizabeth Busby Palmer

Barbara Elizabeth Busby Palmer

Jan 31, 2022

It’s with great sadness that the family of Barbara Elizabeth Busby Palmer announced her passing on January 31, 2022 at 76 years of age. She was born in Mobile, AL and grew up in Waynesboro, MS where she graduated from Waynesboro Central High School. She attended the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, receiving a degree in Education in 1966....

Princess Phillips

Princess Phillips

Jan 31, 2022

Princess Phillips, age 32, passed away on Monday, January 31, 2022. 

She was transferred to Bush Funeral Home in Leland, MS for services. (662-686-4853)

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Princess Phillips.

 

Anthony L. "Tony"  Woody

Anthony L. "Tony" Woody

Jan 31, 2022

Anthony L. “Tony” Woody, age 62, of Saucier passed away on Monday, January 31, 2022.

Tony was born on January 22, 1960 to Bill and Marvel Lee Woody of Kansas City, MO. He graduated from Winnetonka High School and attended Technical-Excelsior College where he obtained an Associate in Applied Science. Tony retired from the U.S. Navy after 20 years of...

Mary C.  Jensen

Mary C. Jensen

Jan 31, 2022

Mary C. Jensen of Ocean Springs MS, age 87, passed away on Monday, January 31, 2022, after a long struggle with heart disease. She was born January 1, 1935, in Knoxville TN to John Walter Canada and Patti McLemore. Mary has been a resident of Ocean Springs since 1972. She graduated from the University of Southern California and worked in...

Delores Ann Ryan Edwards

Delores Ann Ryan Edwards

Jan 30, 2022

Delores Ann Ryan Edwards, age 65, a lifelong resident of Gautier, MS passed away on January 30,2022. Delores was Born in Pascagoula, MS on October 7, 1956 to James Milton Ryan Sr. and Winnie Cruse Ryan. She loved to cook, drink coffee and spend time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by her family and...

Hugh Beverly "Bev" Anderson

Hugh Beverly "Bev" Anderson

Jan 30, 2022

Hugh Beverly "Bev Anderson passed away peacefully at Driftwood Nursing Home in Gulfport, MS on January 30, 2022 after a brief illness.

Bev. a lifelong resident, was born in Gulfport on August 15, 1942 to Earle Reeves Anderson and Robert Alexander Anderson, Sr.  He was preceded in death by his parents, as well as two brothers, Robert Alexander Anderson Jr....

Thomas "Tommy" Darius Hengen

Thomas "Tommy" Darius Hengen

Jan 30, 2022

Thomas “Tommy” Darius Hengen, 71, of Biloxi, MS, passed away on January 30, 2022. He was a lifelong resident of Biloxi. Tommy was a 1968 graduate of D’Iberville High School. He received a Bachelor’s in Education from the University of Southern Mississippi. To many he was known as “Coach”. He was a teacher and coach with D’Iberville for most of...

Ernie Jean  Lemaire

Ernie Jean Lemaire

Jan 30, 2022

Ernie Jean Lemaire, age 73, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on January 30, 2022. He was born on January 30, 1949, in Kaplan LA, to Wilson Lemaire and Evla Mae Gaspard.  Ernie was in the United States Marine Corps and served in Vietnam. He enjoyed spending time with family and his grandchildren.

Ernie was preceded in death by his...

Patricia Krenske

Patricia Krenske

Jan 29, 2022

Patricia Krenske passed away on Saturday, January 29, 2022.

Patrica was transferred from Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home to Boldt Funeral Home in Faribault, MN. 

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Patricia Krenske. 

Mr. John George Kopp, Jr.

Mr. John George Kopp, Jr.

Jan 29, 2022

Mr. John George Kopp, Jr., age 74, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Saturday, January 29, 2022 at home.

John was born on January 18, 1948 in Biloxi, MS where he remained a lifelong resident. He graduated from Biloxi High School in 1966 and joined the U.S. Air Force and retired in 1987. He was especially proud of his military...

Ricky  Curtis Armstrong

Ricky Curtis Armstrong

Jan 28, 2022

Ricky Curtis Armstrong, age 62, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2022 in Gulfport. 

Ricky was born in Gulfport on September 2, 1959.  He enjoyed hunting and watching football but loved spending time with his grand babies most of all.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Curtis Eugene Armstrong and Margie Felicia Woods Armstrong.  He...

Elvera "Betty" Menard

Elvera "Betty" Menard

Jan 28, 2022

Elvera (Betty) Reinike Menard, age 98, passed peacefully in her home,  Friday, January 28, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Betty was born on October 15, 1923, in Long Beach, MS, and has been a lifelong resident of Biloxi, MS. She had many talents, but her sewing and cooking were unmatched.  Betty was blessed with the gift of gab. She...

Eleanor Jane Verheeck

Eleanor Jane Verheeck

Jan 27, 2022

Eleanor “Ellie” J. Verheeck, age 76, passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2022, in Gulfport.

 

Ellie was born on September 6, 1946, in Passaic, NJ.  When she was young, her family moved to Hackensack, NJ, where she graduated high school.  She met her future husband, Walter Verheeck through friends and were married on February 10, 1968. They would eventually...

Edward Earl Mitchell

Edward Earl Mitchell

Jan 27, 2022

Edward Earl Mitchell, age 77, of Vancleave, MS passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2022 in Ocean Springs. Edward was born in Bogalusa, LA on July 28, 1944. He retired from Georgia Pacific.  He enjoyed going to casinos, LSU football and was loved by his children and grandchildren.

 

He is preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence Mitchell and...

Clarice  Ann Gannon

Clarice Ann Gannon

Jan 27, 2022

Clarice Ann Gannon, age 95, passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2022, in Gulfport, MS.

Clarice was born on November 24, 1926, in Boston, Massachusetts. She was a longtime resident of the Gulf Coast, and she attended Biloxi High School.  She worked as a waitress at the Canteen in the Biloxi VA Medical Center. 

Clarice is preceded in death by...

Houston  Edward Holden, Jr.

Houston Edward Holden, Jr.

Jan 27, 2022

Houston Edward Holden, Jr., age 75, passed away on January 27, 2022, in Ocean Springs, MS.

Houston was born on January 5, 1947, in Pascagoula, MS. He was a US Army veteran and served in the Vietnam War. Houston was the manager of Bluff Creek Mobile Home Park for 26 years.

Houston is survived by his loving wife of 23...

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