Obituaries

Rebecca Annette Hengen

Rebecca Annette Hengen

Jul 4, 2024

Rebecca Annette Hengen, age 70, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2024.

There are no services scheduled. 

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Rebecca Anette Hengen.

Brandalynn Dawn Reynolds Davis

Brandalynn Dawn Reynolds Davis

Jul 4, 2024

Brandalynn Dawn Reynolds Davis, 34, of Biloxi, MS passed away Thursday, July 4, 2024. Brandalynn was born February 2, 1990 in Dayton, OH.

After graduating high school, Brandalynn began her career, most recently she was employed as a Human Resource Business Partner. In 2017, she was awarded Regional General Manager of the Year at Diamond Star Performance. In her free time,...

Mary Joyce Forbes

Mary Joyce Forbes

Jul 4, 2024

Mary Joyce Forbes, 92, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2024 in Philadelphia, MS.

Mrs. Forbes was born in Biloxi on November 20, 1931. She lived in Biloxi until after Hurricane Katrina. Mrs. Forbes retired from the Grand Casino. She was an avid seamstress and loved to cross stitch and do crossword puzzles. Mrs. Forbes was a member...

Mary Ann Garvey Jobson Tisdale

Mary Ann Garvey Jobson Tisdale

Jul 4, 2024

Mary Ann Garvey Jobson Tisdale (80) passed away at home of natural causes peacefully on July 4, 2024.

She is survived by her husband Dan Tisdale, son James Jobson (Doreen/Desiree'), step son Barry Tisdale (Kathy/Tyler, Abby), brothers David Garvey (Patsy), Kenny Padgett, Jeffrey Padgett; sisters Brenda Watkins (Rick), and Lisa Trosclair; niece Carolann Roach Rowlands and nephews Glenn, Keith and Mike...

Christopher "Chris" R. Bellman

Christopher "Chris" R. Bellman

Jul 4, 2024

Mr. Christopher “Chris” R. Bellman, 68, of Biloxi, MS, died Thursday, July 4, 2024 in Biloxi. 

Chris was a native and lifelong resident of Biloxi, MS. Chris was a quiet man who lived life humbly. He lived and worked in the Biloxi area for over 50 years. Most recently, he worked at the Grand Casino in Biloxi, which was his last...

Paul E. Brauchle

Paul E. Brauchle

Jul 3, 2024

Paul E. Brauchle, age 80, of Biloxi, Mississippi, passed away peacefully at home on July 3, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born to Margaret Blanche Foster Ehmann Brauchle and Paul Jones Ehmann, Paul was raised by his mother and his loving adoptive father, John Brauchle. He led a life that defied the odds and deeply touched the hearts of...

Mr. Jerome Walker

Mr. Jerome Walker

Jul 3, 2024

Jerome Walker, age 70, of Biloxi, MS reached his final destination after a perfect landing on Wednesday July 3, 2024 in Biloxi, MS. 

Jerome was born October 12, 1953, in Newton, MS, the 4th child of five siblings of George Wills Walker and Luberda (Burks) Walker. Jerome's life was remarkable and well lived. Growing up in the projects of North Gulfport...

Bryan Keith Hill

Bryan Keith Hill

Jul 3, 2024

Our beloved Bryan Keith Hill, 64, went to be with the Lord on July 3, 2024 in Saucier, MS. He was born September 19, 1959 in Plainwell, MI. 

Bryan was predeceased by his parents, Theodore and Marilyn Hill of Otsego, MI and his siblings, Theodore Allen Hill and Roger Hill of Otsego, MI. 

He is survived by his wife, Tammy Derouen-Hill of...

Wendi Escalante-Maldonado

Wendi Escalante-Maldonado

Jul 2, 2024

Wendi Escalante-Maldonado, age 19, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2024.

There are no services scheduled. 

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Wendi Escalante-Maldonado.

Bonnie Delancey Smith

Bonnie Delancey Smith

Jul 2, 2024

Bonnie Delancey Smith, age 74, of Ocean Springs, passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. Born in Biloxi, Mississippi on December 14, 1949, Bonnie went to school and graduated from Oak Grove High School, then attended Perkinston Community College. A longtime resident of the Gulf Coast, she enjoyed gardening, the outdoors, cooking meals for her family...

Lauren Porter Johansen

Lauren Porter Johansen

Jul 2, 2024

Miss Lauren Johansen, age 22, of Vancleave, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2024.

Lauren was born on October 30, 2001 in Ocean Springs. She graduated from Vancleave High School and was a nursing student at the University of Southern Mississippi. She was in the National Honor Society and on the Dean’s list. She was also an Ulta Beauty Representative and...

Charles Leon Moniot

Charles Leon Moniot

Jul 2, 2024

Charles Leon Moniot, 89, died on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 in Gulfport.

Charles was born and raised in Biloxi and relocated to Oxford, MS in 1999. He was a loving and devoted son to his parents and was a protective “big brother” to his younger siblings. His wife and children were the center of his life. Charles was born on December...

Shannon Farris Gottschalk

Shannon Farris Gottschalk

Jul 2, 2024

Shannon Farris Gottschalk, age 44, of Pass Christian, MS, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at home surrounded by loved ones.

She graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi with a degree in Special Education. Shannon began her career at Bel-Aire Elementary School, dedicating herself to supporting students with special needs and making a positive impact on their lives....

Ronald Hugh McRae

Ronald Hugh McRae

Jul 1, 2024

Mr. Ronald Hugh McRae, age 82, of Vancleave, MS passed away on Monday, July 1, 2024.

There are no services scheduled. 

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Ronald Hugh McRae.

Kenneth Wayne Little

Kenneth Wayne Little

Jul 1, 2024

Kenneth Wayne Little, age 70, of Gulfport, passed away on Monday, July 1, 2024.

Kenneth was born on June 30, 1954 in Bessemer, AL. He served in the U.S. Army, did carpentry work, owned a shrimping boat, and worked at Turan Foley for 10 plus years in sales. He enjoyed fishing, golfing, and riding motorcycles.

Kenneth was preceded in death by his...

Daniel "Dan" Anthony Mitchell

Daniel "Dan" Anthony Mitchell

Jul 1, 2024

Daniel “Dan” Anthony Mitchell, 72, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 1, 2024 in Biloxi, Mississippi.

Dan was born on February 9, 1952, in Witherbee, NY. He was a loving and dedicated father and grandfather. He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and served his country for 2 years. He worked for the Saddleback School District in California doing what he...

Luna Elizabeth Folsom

Luna Elizabeth Folsom

Jul 1, 2024

Luna Elizabeth Jackson Walker Folsom, age 90, longtime resident of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, was welcomed into the arms of her loving Savior on Monday, July 1, 2024. 

Elizabeth “Liz” was born in New Site, Alabama to Carl and Pearl Jackson. She grew up in a loving Christian home where she worked the farm with her seven brothers and sisters and learned...

Seburn Jeffery Wilson

Seburn Jeffery Wilson

Jun 29, 2024

Mr. Seburn Jeffery Wilson, age 67, of Biloxi, MS, passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2024, in Jackson, MS.

Mr. Wilson was born on December 27, 1956, in Biloxi, MS, to Henrietta Lois and Seburn Wilson. He graduated from high school and was a lifelong coast fisherman. He served in the USMC and was a veteran of the National Guard. 

Mr. Wilson...

Brenda Sue Champagne

Brenda Sue Champagne

Jun 28, 2024

Brenda Sue Champagne, age 80, of Long Beach, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2024.

Brenda was born on May 16, 1944 in Crosby, MS to William Howard McCurley and Helen Eugine Simpkins McCurley. She was a long-time resident of Baton Rouge, LA and was a resident of the MS Gulf Coast for 7 years. Brenda retired from the Office of...

Ronald Anthony Strnad

Ronald Anthony Strnad

Jun 28, 2024

Ronald Anthony Strnad, who most knew as Tony or Ron, age 83, of Gulfport, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2024. 

Tony was born January 31, 1941, in Cleveland, Ohio to Blanche and Otto Strnad. Upon graduating Benedictine Catholic High School, he entered the U.S. Air Force in 1961.Tony was assigned to Columbus Air Force Base, Strategic Air Command in Columbus,...

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