Obituaries
Mary Jo Hollis
Jul 12, 2024
Mary Jo Hollis, 81, of Gulfport died Friday, July 12, 2024.
A graveside service will be held on Friday, August 2, 2024 at 11:00am at Finley Cemetery, Highway 53 Gulfport.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Homes,15th Street, Gulfport is honored to serve the family of Mary Jo Hollis.
Charles A. Melson, Jr,.
Jul 11, 2024
Charles A. Melson, Jr. passed away peacefully on July 11, 2024 at the age of 101.
Charlie was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Melanie Gahn Melson; a granddaughter; a great-grandson; sister, Mercedes Lombardino (Joseph); and brother, John Murray (Joylyn)
He is survived by his 4 children, Charles S. Melson (Julie), Vickie Dares (Dave), Julie Carroum (Don), and Terrie...
Mary Margaret Lawrence
Jul 11, 2024
Mary Margaret Lawrence (Rudolf), age 85, of Biloxi, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on Thursday, July 11, 2024.
Mary was born on March 20,1939 in Biloxi, MS and was a 1957 graduate of Sacred Heart High School. She was a very gifted musician playing both piano and clarinet and was the Head Majorette of the High School Band. Mary...
Barbara French
Jul 10, 2024
Barbara French, 95, of Michigan, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2024. Barbara was born in Charlotte, MI on November 25, 1928.
Barbara was a loving mother and grandmother. She loved her children and grandchildren very much. Barb and Keith loved living at their home on Narrow Lake.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Keith French.
Survivors include her children, Patricia (Bill...
Gerald "Jerry" Amos Peterson
Jul 9, 2024
Gerald “Jerry” Amos Peterson, a resident of La Crosse, Wisconsin passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at the Biloxi, Mississippi Veterans Administration Care Center with his children, Bill, Mary Lou and Nancy, at his side. He celebrated his 100th birthday on April 26, 2024.
Jerry was born in La Crosse on April 26, 1924, the third son to Arthur “Art”...
Nina Jean Clark
Jul 9, 2024
Nina Jean Clark, 87, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at her home in Gulfport.
She was born on October 5, 1937 in Thompson, MS to Chris Cockerham and Nina A. Hodges. She attended Mars Hill High School. Nina enjoyed fishing and bowling.
Nina is preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Charles (Prentiss) Clark; and...
James Edward Coggins, III
Jul 8, 2024
James Edward “Trey” Coggins III, a loving father, faithful partner, cherished friend, beloved nephew and dedicated public servant, passed away unexpectedly on July 8, 2024, at the age of 50.
Trey was born in Jacksonville, FL to Jim and June Coggins on October 2, 1973. He spent most of his younger life overseas with his father’s job and attended the Saudi...
Cornelia Ellen Cichon
Jul 8, 2024
Cornelia “Dee” Fuller Cichon passed away on, July 8, 2024 at the age of 80.
Born in her grandparents’ home on Bessie K Sugarcane Plantation in St. James, LA, she grew up in New Orleans, and was a longtime resident of Bay St. Louis, MS until Hurricane Katrina in 2005 when she moved to Gulfport, MS.
Dee was the beloved wife of...
Lewis Alan Longino
Jul 8, 2024
Lewis Alan Longino, after a hard-fought battle with cancer, died in the arms of his family Monday, July 8, 2024.
Alan was born September 27,1987, in Biloxi where he enjoyed a typical Coast boyhood with Excel soccer and visits to Vienna, Budapest and Banff as student and staff with CISV. His senior and graduate year at Biloxi High School was disrupted...
Peggy Beth Koone Boyer
Jul 8, 2024
Peggy B. Boyer, age 68, of Vancleave, passed away on Monday, July 8, 2024, at Ocean Springs Hospital, after a short illness.
Born Peggy Beth Koone in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, she was the fifth child and only daughter of Ray and Berchie Koone. Her father was an artisan, an accomplished furniture maker and her mother was a homemaker. Peggy was a...
Barbara Ann Halat
Jul 8, 2024
Barbara Ann Halat, 87, of Biloxi passed away Sunday, July 8, 2024. Barbara was born September 11, 1936 in Biloxi, MS to Mr. Paul and Margaret Halat.
Barbara attended the University of Southern Mississippi, where she was a member of the Dixie Darlings. Later, she went on to attend San Diego State University. By the time Barbara had completed her college...
Linda Sue Lantzy Junkin
Jul 7, 2024
Linda Lantzy Junkin, born Linda Sue Lantzy on March 18, 1948, in Vero Beach, FL. passed away on July 7, 2024.
She grew up in College Park and Jonesboro, Georgia, graduating from Jonesboro High School and attending the University of Georgia in Music Therapy. She was one of the two first Music Therapist to graduate from the University of Georgia. Upon...
Linda Rowe
Jul 6, 2024
Linda Rowe, age 70, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2024.
There are no services scheduled.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Linda Rowe.
Lena Hartner
Jul 6, 2024
Lena Hartner, age 64, of Pass Christian, MS passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2024.
There are no services scheduled.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Lena Hartner.
Deborah Kay Stang
Jul 6, 2024
Deborah Kay Stang, age 64, of Gulfport, MS passed away on July 6, 2024.
There are no services scheduled.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Deborah Kay Stang.
Robert "Bob" Francis Miller
Jul 6, 2024
Robert "Bob" Francis Miller, 82, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 6, 2024, in Biloxi, Mississippi.
Bob was born on September 14, 1941, in Astoria, New York. He graduated from the University of Tampa with a BS in business. He was commissioned in the U.S. Army in February 1967 and served his country for over 20 years. During his career, he...
James "Homie" Edward Ball
Jul 6, 2024
James “Homie” Edward Ball, 63, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Saturday, July 6, 2024, in Ocean Springs, Mississippi.
James was born on November 5, 1960 in Biloxi, Mississippi. He retired from Ingalls Shipbuilding after 26 years. James also served in the US Navy from 1982- 1987. James loved to cook, listen to live music and most importantly spend...
Megahn Anne Morgan
Jul 5, 2024
Megahn Anne Morgan, age 39, of Picayune, MS passed away on Friday, July 5, 2024.
There are no services scheduled.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Megahn Anne Morgan.
Homer Louis Franks
Jul 5, 2024
Homer Louis Franks, 89, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 5, 2024 in Gulfport, Mississippi.
Homer was born on April 6, 1935, in Arkabutla, Mississippi. He was a loving and dedicated husband, father, and grandfather. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in April, 1953, and served his country for 20 years. During this enlistment, he had tours of duty in...
Sylvia Delores Rochuba
Jul 5, 2024
Sylvia Delores Rochuba, 85, a lifelong resident of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Saturday, July 6,2024 in Ocean Springs.
Sylvia was born on March 17, 1939 in Nashville, TN to Ethel and James Trotter. She was a very avid seamstress and an artist and she had a “green thumb”. Sylvia was a nurse for 35+ years. She loved nursing, working...
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