Obituaries

Bobby Joseph Perkins

Bobby Joseph Perkins

Apr 23, 2021

Bobby Joseph Perkins, age 66, passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2022, in Gulfport, MS.

He will be transferred to McClain-Hays Funeral Home in Philadelphia, MS.

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Homes is honored to serve the family of Bobby Joseph Perkins.

Ann Elizabeth Hopkins Peneguy

Ann Elizabeth Hopkins Peneguy

Apr 23, 2021

Ann Elizabeth Hopkins Peneguy, age 80, of Gulfport, Mississippi, passed away on April 23, 2021. Ann was a native of Mississippi and a longtime resident of Gulfport. She was an exceedingly kind and loving parent and lived her life for her kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids. Ann had the respect of everyone who knew her and was loved by everybody. She...

Jerry Clarence Flynn

Jerry Clarence Flynn

Apr 23, 2021

Jerry Clarence Flynn, age 74, of Gulfport passed away Friday, April 23, 2021. He was born in New Albany, Indiana to Delotus and Hazel Flynn. Jerry was a retired Air Force Master Sergeant, serving 26 years upon retirement. He spent many years of his career serving at Keesler Air Force Base as both a technical instructor and a supervisor. Jerry...

Carolyn Cavin Varnado-Stout

Carolyn Cavin Varnado-Stout

Apr 23, 2021

Carolyn Cavin Varnado-Stout, age 76, passed away on Friday, April 23, 2021. Carolyn was born on September 4, 1944 in Woodville, MS. She was a resident of the coast for over 50 years. Carolyn attended the University of Southern Mississippi and was a member of First Christian Church in Woodville. Carolyn was preceded in death by her father, Fred Cavin;...

Harold Wayne Rushing

Harold Wayne Rushing

Apr 22, 2021

Harold Wayne Rushing of Vancleave, MS passed away Thursday, April 22, 2021 in Biloxi at the age of 66. Harold was born in Fairhope, AL. He graduated from St. Martin High School. Harold attended the University of Southern Mississippi where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and an MBA from Warren National University. He worked as...

Donald "Huggy Bear" Handler, Sr.

Donald "Huggy Bear" Handler, Sr.

Apr 22, 2021

Donald “Huggy Bear” Handler, Sr. – A Simple Man – passed away peacefully at his home in Kiln, MS surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at the age of 72. Mr. Handler was born on October 11, 1948 in Biloxi, MS. He served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam from 1967 to 1968 in the Infantry...

Jeffrey Mark "Bubba" Summerlin, Jr.

Jeffrey Mark "Bubba" Summerlin, Jr.

Apr 21, 2021

Jeffrey Mark “Bubba” Summerlin, Jr., 33, of Biloxi, MS passed away Wednesday, April 21, 2021 in Vancleave. Mr. Summerlin was born in Lawton, OK on May 22, 1987. He worked as a handy man. Mr. Summerlin was a part of the USS Alabama and the USS Drum Living History Crew. He had a love for old cars and motorcycles. Mr....

Hai Ho Nguyen

Hai Ho Nguyen

Apr 20, 2021

"A LIMB HAS fallen from the family tree, that says Grieve not for me. Remember the BEST TIMES, the laughter, the song. The good life I lived while I was STRONG." Mr. Hai Ho Nguyen, age 55, of Avondale, LA passed away on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 in New Orleans, LA. He was born on March 31, 1966 in Saigon,...

Melonie DuBois

Melonie DuBois

Apr 19, 2021

Melonie DuBois, 67, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Monday, April 19, 2021 with her daughter by her side. Melonie was a native and lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast. She was a faithful member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in D’Iberville. To her family, Melonie was a Superwoman. She constantly put others before herself, and fiercely loved her family,...

Shawn Phillip Cavanaugh

Shawn Phillip Cavanaugh

Apr 19, 2021

Shawn Phillip Cavanaugh, age 39, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Monday, April 19, 2021. Shawn was born on December 29, 1981 to John and Lynda Cavanaugh in Biloxi, where he remained a lifelong resident. He was baptized into the Catholic faith. Shawn never met a stranger. He will be remembered by all who knew him as a strong, yet...

Morris Faurie,

Morris Faurie,

Apr 18, 2021

Morris Faurie, Sr., age 83, passed away on Sunday, April 18, 2021 after a long illness. Mr. Faurie was born on July 10, 1937 to Oliver and Georgette Faurie and was baptized into the Catholic faith. He was a lifelong resident of Biloxi. Early in life he found his love of carpentry, and so began his long career as a...

Jean Ann Beaugez

Jean Ann Beaugez

Apr 17, 2021

Jean Ann Beaugez, age 72, of Vancleave, passed away on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at home in her sleep. Jean was born March 16, 1949 in New Orleans, LA. She was wonderful and beautiful, with a big heart. She was always happy and smiling. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, and loved to cook. Since she grew...

Captain Charles W. "Skip" Ryland USN, SC Retired

Captain Charles W. "Skip" Ryland USN, SC Retired

Apr 17, 2021

Captain Charles W. “Skip” Ryland USN, SC Retired, passed away April 17, 2021 at the age of 82 Skip was born in Gulfport, MS on March 8, 1939 to Harry E and Virginia Lucille Ryland. Skip joined the US Navy Reserve while in high school. After graduating from the University of Southern Mississippi with a degree in accounting, he was...

MSgt Retired Willie Gene Faulk

MSgt Retired Willie Gene Faulk

Apr 16, 2021

Willie Gene Faulk, age 89, of Biloxi, passed away on Friday, April 16, 2021. Mr. Faulk was born in Clio, Alabama on October 12, 1931, to Sidney Arnold and Lina Mae Spivey Faulk. He had been a resident of Biloxi for the past 50 years. He was a veteran, having served in the US Air Force for 22 years. Prior...

Anna Marlene Graves Pickard, Ph.D.

Anna Marlene Graves Pickard, Ph.D.

Apr 16, 2021

Anna Marlene Graves Pickard, Ph.D., passed away peacefully at home with all of her children by her side on Friday, April 16, 2021 at the age of 79. She is the beloved wife of the late Albert F. Pickard, Sr. of Biloxi and the daughter of the late Clara Roberts and William Graves. Marlene leaves her beloved children, Susan (Jerry)...

Jaime Arce Samonte

Jaime Arce Samonte

Apr 15, 2021

Jaime Arce Samonte, also known as “Pong”, “Lolo” or “Jim”, age 84, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away Thursday, April 15, 2021 in Ocean Springs. Mr. Samonte was born in Cavite City, Philippines on August 29, 1936 to Godofredo and Paz Samonte. After graduating from high school, he served in the U.S. Navy. After his service in the U.S. Navy,...

Carrie Rebecca "Becky" Buck Stoots

Carrie Rebecca "Becky" Buck Stoots

Apr 14, 2021

Carrie Rebecca “Becky” Buck Stoots, 78, of Hollywood, MD passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2021 in Ocean Springs, MS. Mrs. Stoots was born in Newport, NC on June 18, 1942 to Gardner and Lucille Buck. She graduated from New Port High School. Mrs. Stoots worked for the FBI and C&P Telephone Company in Washington, DC. She was a full-time mom,...

Edward "Eddie" William Szigeti

Edward "Eddie" William Szigeti

Apr 14, 2021

Edward “Eddie” William Szigeti, Jr., age 27, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on April 14, 2021. Eddie was a native of Port Charlotte, Florida and a longtime resident of Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Eddie graduated from Ocean Springs High School in 2012 and served in the United States Army. He was self-employed in the construction industry and paper mills. Eddie...

Gordon "Digger" Julius Tiblier, Sr.

Gordon "Digger" Julius Tiblier, Sr.

Apr 13, 2021

In the early morning hours of Tuesday, April 13, 2021, Mr. Gordon “Digger” Julius Tiblier Sr., passed away in his sleep after a long illness. He was 73 years old, a lifelong resident of Biloxi, and a graduate of Biloxi High School. Digger was a Biloxian from birth, and grew up on Lee Street. He married his high school sweetheart,...

Patty Lynn Self

Patty Lynn Self

Apr 12, 2021

Patty Lynn Self, age 51, of Vancleave, MS, passed away on Monday, April 12, 2021, at home in Pascagoula, MS. Patty was born on June 27, 1969, in Marks, MS, to Charlie Cecil Self and Patricia Woodburn. She attended school and completed the ninth grade. She was a stay at home mom who enjoyed shopping at thrift stores and flea...

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