Obituaries

Mark Wayne Jones

Mark Wayne Jones

Jun 20, 2021

Mark Wayne Jones, age 58, passed away on Sunday, June 20, 2021 at his home in Vancleave after a courageous yearlong battle with cancer. Mark was a great dad and an even better grandpa. From the grandkids' sporting events to birthday parties, he never missed a beat. Being a kind and dependable father/ grandfather was of the upmost importance to...

David Wilson Cook

David Wilson Cook

Jun 19, 2021

Dr. David Wilson Cook, 81, of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, passed away, Saturday, June 19, 2021 in Pascagoula, Mississippi. David was born November 3, 1939 in Liberty, Mississippi to Lemon Wilson and Margaret Annette (Haynes) Cook. He graduated from Tylertown High School in 1957. He then attended Mississippi State University, earning three degrees culminating in 1966 with his Ph.D. in Microbiology....

Andrew "Andy" Peter Fiske

Andrew "Andy" Peter Fiske

Jun 19, 2021

Andrew “Andy” Peter Fiske, age 37, of Perkinston, MS passed away on Saturday, June 19, 2021. He was born on November 4, 1983 in Pascagoula, MS. He was a graduate of Ocean Springs High School and of MS Gulf Coast Community College. He worked for McDonald’s in ocean Springs and for Door Dash. During his spare time, he enjoyed traveling,...

Rose Marie Alexander

Rose Marie Alexander

Jun 19, 2021

Rose Marie Alexander, age 83 of Long Beach passed away Saturday, June 19, 2021 at her home in Long Beach. She was born October 14, 1937 in Harrison County, MS. the daughter of Anthony and Elizabeth Ford. She was a graduate of Pass Christian High School. She retired after twenty years as a cashier at McCrory’s in Gulfport. She enjoyed...

Todd Louis Arnold

Todd Louis Arnold

Jun 18, 2021

Todd Louis Arnold, Sr. age 56, of Gulfport, MS returned to his Heavenly Father at 5:00 PM on Friday, June 18, 2021. He was born in Biloxi, MS on January 31, 1965. He was the previous Exalter Ruler of Biloxi Elks Lodge #606 and he served in the Seabees. Todd loved the water. After retirement from car sales, he owned...

Lynn Kay Pitalo Creel

Lynn Kay Pitalo Creel

Jun 18, 2021

Lynn Kay Pitalo Creel, born February 19, 1955, in Biloxi, MS, passed away on June 18, 2021, in New Orleans, LA, where she resided with her loving husband of 43 years, Lance Creel. Lynn is preceded in death by her father George Pitalo Sr., father-in-law Larry Creel, mother-in-law Margaret Creel, grandparents Obey and Isabelle Langlinais, Mateo, and Mary Pitalo, brothers-in-law...

Therese "Teri" Ann Cooper

Therese "Teri" Ann Cooper

Jun 18, 2021

Therese “Teri” Ann Cooper, was born June 12, 1959, in Burbank, CA. She was called home to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ June 18th, 2021. Teri is survived by the love of her life, best friend and soul mate Michael Cooper of Gulfport, MS, daughter Nicole Bishop and husband Travis of Aurora, MO, son Nathan Ash and wife Erin...

Minnie Jean Carpenter

Minnie Jean Carpenter

Jun 17, 2021

Minnie Jean Carpenter, 86 of Biloxi, MS passed away June 17, 2021 in Biloxi, MS. She was born August 23, 1934 in Corinth, MS to Minnie and Walter Parnell. Jean was employed as a Commodity Broker. She was an artist and a painter. Jean was preceded in death by her parents, Minnie and Walter Parnell; husband, Wallace Carpenter; brothers, Bart...

Barbara June Bell

Barbara June Bell

Jun 17, 2021

Barbara June Bell, 72, of Biloxi, MS passed away Thursday, June 17, 2021 in Biloxi. Private services will be held. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home on Howard Avenue in Biloxi is honored to serve the Bell family.

Sombat Youdkhuntod Blanton

Sombat Youdkhuntod Blanton

Jun 14, 2021

Mrs. Sombat Youdkhuntod Blanton, age 72, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on Monday, June 14, 2021. Mrs. Blanton was a native of Thailand and a resident of Ocean Springs since 1990. She was employed at Keesler Air Force Base in housekeeping and was also a member of the Wat Buddhist Temple in Gautier. Survivors include her husband, Joseph G....

Doris Mae LeFebvre

Doris Mae LeFebvre

Jun 13, 2021

Doris Mae LeFebvre, born in July, 1938 in Manoa, PA, died Sunday, June 13, 2021 in Gulfport, MS. She grew up in California, married and moved to the Gulf Coast where her first husband Jack Wright was stationed at Keesler AFB. She and Jack had three children. After Jack died of cancer, she met and married Alton LeFebvre and was...

David Patrick Ross

David Patrick Ross

Jun 13, 2021

Mr. David Patrick Ross, age 64, of Gautier, MS passed away on June 13, 2021. There are no services scheduled at this time. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the Ross family.

June Elizabeth "June Bug" Cormier

June Elizabeth "June Bug" Cormier

Jun 13, 2021

June Elizabeth Cormier “June Bug”, age 75, died Sunday, June 13, 2021 at her home in Diamondhead. She was born August 10, 1945 in Roanoke, VA. She was a graduate of Patrick Henry High School. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dennis Custer and Irene Brown; and a brother, Everette Custer. June is survived by her husband, Bobby...

Rhona Kathleen Collins

Rhona Kathleen Collins

Jun 12, 2021

Rhona Kathleen “Ro” Collins, age 69, passed away on Saturday, June 12, 2021, at her home. She was a resident of Long Beach, MS and was in the commercial and residential landscaping business. Ro loved flowers and gardening and sharing her expertise with others. She made an imprint and was loved by everyone who met her. Ro was preceded in...

Retha S. Cook

Retha S. Cook

Jun 12, 2021

Retha S. Cook (82) a native of Shelby, North Carolina and longtime resident of Ocean Springs Mississippi left this earth peacefully to walk with the angels on June 12, 2021. Retha married the love of her life, James Cook in 1953. They went on to raise three wonderful children. For 21 years Retha was a devoted and supportive Air Force...

Anna L. McMichael

Anna L. McMichael

Jun 11, 2021

Anna L. McMichael, age 79, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Friday, June 11, 2021 in Gulfport. Anna was a lifelong resident of Biloxi and worked in the hospitality industry on the coast. Private services will be held. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home on Howard Avenue in Biloxi is honored to serve the McMichael family.

Eddie Hinklin

Eddie Hinklin

Jun 11, 2021

Mr. Eddie Hinklin, age 86, passed away Friday, June 11, 2021. He was transferred from Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home in Biloxi to McNabb Funeral Home in Pocahontas, AR. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the Hinklin family.

Tonya Ann Sellers

Tonya Ann Sellers

Jun 11, 2021

Tonya Ann Sellers, 49, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Friday, June 11, 2021 in Ocean Springs. Tonya was born with special needs on August 12, 1971 in Pascagoula, MS. She was very vocal and loved to sing, especially in the school choir. Tonya also enjoyed many arts and crafts. She was preceded in death by her mother; and...

Marvin Alvin Flowers

Marvin Alvin Flowers

Jun 11, 2021

Marvin Alvin Flowers, 89, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Friday, June 11, 2021. Marvin was born September 16, 1931 in Harrison County, Biloxi, MS, "on the Point" to Eli and Belle (Smith) Flowers. His mother worked in the seafood factories and his father taught him to fish, throw a mullet net, shrimp, tong oysters, and crab and to hunt...

Elvina Mary Raley

Elvina Mary Raley

Jun 11, 2021

Elvina Mary Raley, 82, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Friday, June 11, 2021 in Biloxi. Ms. Raley was born in Biloxi, MS on December 12, 1938. She was a graduate of Biloxi High School and attended American Beauty College. Ms. Raley was employed with the IP Casino as a Status Clerk, bartender and painting Christmas décor. She enjoyed...

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