Obituaries

Robert Jones

Robert Jones

Oct 23, 2021

Robert Jones, Sr., age 89, passed away on Saturday, October 23, 2021.

He was transferred to E.J. Fielding Funeral Home in Covington, LA. (985-892-9222)

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Robert Jones, Sr.

Larry L. Wilson, Sr

Larry L. Wilson, Sr

Oct 22, 2021

Larry L. Wilson, Sr., of Gulfport, MS died Friday, October 22, 2021, at the age of 76.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia R. Wilson of Gulfport, MS.

A graveside service with Military Honors by the United States Air Force will be Monday, October 23, 2023, at the Biloxi National Cemetery, Biloxi, MS, at 2:30pm. Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home, 15th...

James Charles Braun

James Charles Braun

Oct 22, 2021

James Charles Braun, 91 of Perkinston, after a lengthy illness, passed October 22, 2021 at Memorial Hospital of Gulfport. “Jim” as he was lovingly called, was born in Kansas City, MO on February 7, 1930.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Frieda Braun; 3 infant sons and 4 brothers-in-law, Jim Barnes, Phil Lawson, Kenneth Barnes and...

Janet Louise Hambsch

Janet Louise Hambsch

Oct 22, 2021

Janet Louise Hambsch, 82 from Palestine, IL, passed away October 22, 2021, in Ocean Springs, MS where she has resided for 49 years. Janet was predeceased by her husband John Hambsch, parents Robert and Helen Ash, and sister Ruth Ann Ash. Janet is survived by her two daughters Laura Hambsch and Lisa (Henry) Bertagnolli, her granddaughters Laura and Alexis Bertagnolli,...

Cheryl Fayard

Cheryl Fayard

Oct 22, 2021

Cheryl Fayard, 77, of Biloxi, Mississippi passed away on October 22, 2021. Cheryl was born in Biloxi to Davis Charles Fayard and Margaret Rose Beaugez.

Cheryl was a lifelong resident of the coast and an avid Elvis Presley fan. Those whose lives Cheryl touched will have a lasting memory of just how special she was to everyone. She will be dearly...

Josephine Sullivan

Josephine Sullivan

Oct 22, 2021

Josephine Sullivan, age 81, of Gautier, MS passed away on Friday, October 22, 2021. Mrs. Sullivan was Co-owner of Sullivan Machine Manufacturing with her husband. She was a loving mother and grandmother and will be missed by all that knew her.

Mrs. Sullivan was preceded in death by her parents Ruby Jo and Cecil Springfield; children, Michael Sullivan and Wayne Teal;...

Louis W. Myers

Louis W. Myers

Oct 22, 2021

Louis W. Myers Sr., 88, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away Friday, October 22, 2021. He was born February 2, 1933 in Randalls, MO to James Myers of Randalls, MO and Charlene Myers (Black) of Charlette, NC.

Louis was in the United States Air Force for 20 years until retiring and working at Ingalls Shipyard. In his free time, he...

Lou Ann Guidry

Lou Ann Guidry

Oct 21, 2021

Lou Ann Guidry passed away on October 21, 2021. Ms. Guidry was transferred to Harry McKneely Funeral Home in Hammond, LA.

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Lou Ann Guidry.

Melvin Louis Barnes

Melvin Louis Barnes

Oct 21, 2021

Melvin Louis Barnes, known as “Country”, passed away on October 21, 2021 in Spring, TX at the age of 49.

Melvin was born on January 1, 1972 in Laurel, MS and was a longtime resident of Gulfport, MS. He attended Gulfport High School and Harrison Central Career and Technical Center. He moved to Spring, TX in 2015 where he resided for...

Jenelle H. Wilson

Jenelle H. Wilson

Oct 21, 2021

Jenelle H. Wilson, 94, a resident of Gulfport for over 50 years, passed away on Thursday, October 21, 2021. Jenelle was born in Springhill, MS on October 25, 1926. She was the second child and first daughter of parents, John and Ruby Hemphill. Her siblings, John O. Hemphill, Jr. and Libby Patrick are deceased. Her surviving brother, Gerald O. Hemphill,...

Patricia Ann Miller-Willems

Patricia Ann Miller-Willems

Oct 20, 2021

Patricia Ann Miller-Willems, age 73, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at Singing River Gulfport Hospital.

She was born in Bigelow, AR on December 26, 1947. She was a graduate of the University of Arkansas, Little Rock. She had a nursing degree from St. Vincent Infirmary, Little Rock and a master’s degree in psychiatry.

She was...

Arthur Joseph Galuski

Arthur Joseph Galuski

Oct 20, 2021

Arthur Joseph Galuski, age 85 of Vancleave, MS passed away on October 20, 2021.

He was born on July 28, 1936 in Stoughton, MA but was raised in Taunton, MA to Stanley Galuski and Anna Kozules Galuski. He attained a Bachelor’s of Science degree from Rhode Island College. He was a Retired Master Chief in the US Navy and a Vietnam...

Thomas Paul Hunt

Thomas Paul Hunt

Oct 19, 2021

Thomas Paul Hunt, Sr., age 60, passed away on Tuesday, October 19, 2021.

Thomas was born in New Orleans, LA, on November 20, 1960 to Abram D. and May Botsie Hunt. He had been a resident of the coast since 1994 and was of the catholic faith. Thomas served in the U.S. Navy, was a Captain in the Fire and...

Michael Wayne Ponder

Michael Wayne Ponder

Oct 19, 2021

Michael Wayne Ponder, 72, of Ocean Springs, MS spent his final day, October 19, 2021, doing what he loves most- riding his motorcycle in the sunshine with his wife.

He was a long-time resident of Ocean Springs and loved meeting friends- old and new- downtown for cold ones. Mike enjoyed sitting outside with friends, swapping stories, sipping cold ones, and...

James "JT" Talmadge Shoemaker

James "JT" Talmadge Shoemaker

Oct 18, 2021

James “JT” Talmadge Shoemaker Sr., age 94, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Monday, October 18, 2021.

James was born on July 19, 1927 and was a longtime resident of Biloxi. He served in the US Army and worked in Civil Service at the Biloxi VA. James was an avid fan of NASCAR racing and enjoyed Cruisin’ The Coast.

He is preceded...

Frances Victoria Franco

Frances Victoria Franco

Oct 18, 2021

Frances Victoria Franco, 83, of Vancleave, MS passed away on Monday, October 18, 2021 in D’Iberville.

Ms. Franco was born on June 16, 1938 in Madera, CA.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Franco; her parents, Valentino and Lupe Armendarez; her son, Joseph Franco; her grandson, Michael Malgra; and her sisters, Doris and Stella; and her brothers, Robert,...

Rethella Bradford

Rethella Bradford

Oct 18, 2021

Rethella Bradford, age 67 of Biloxi, MS passed away on October 18, 2021.

She was transferred from Braford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Howard Ave. to A&A Funeral Services in Hattiesburg, MS for services.

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Howard Ave. is honored to serve the family of Rethella Bradford.

Davild Donald Saucier

Davild Donald Saucier

Oct 17, 2021

David Donald “George” Saucier, age 76, passed away on Sunday, October 17, 2021, in Biloxi. David was born in Holy Oak, Massachusetts on March 5, 1945. He was a retired air traffic controller and a master carpenter who served in the US Navy for 20 years. His hobbies were carpentry, cars and western movies. He was preceded in death by...

James Wesley Martin

James Wesley Martin

Oct 17, 2021

James Wesley Martin, 79, of Ocean Springs, MS went to be with Jesus Sunday, October 17, 2021. James was born on December 12, 1941 to John L. Martin and Clara Mae Russell. Though he was a native to Montgomery, AL, James was also a former resident of Pennsylvania. In 1977, he moved to the coast where he worked at Keesler...

Brenda Wall

Brenda Wall

Oct 17, 2021

Brenda Wall, age 75, passed away Sunday, October 17, 2021, in Gulfport, MS. She was transferred to Ravenwood Family Funeral Service in Brookhaven, MS (601) 833-6680.

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is proud to serve the family of Brenda Wall.