Obituaries

Darlene Annette Bellais

Darlene Annette Bellais

May 13, 2024

Ms. Darlene passed away at Karemed Nursing Home on Monday, May 13, 2024 joining her husband in heaven.She retired from the VA after twenty-three years. She enjoyed sculpting, painting, and enjoyed fishing and traveling with her husband, Fredrick "Glen" Bellais.A graveside service will be held at 12:30pm on Monday, May 20, 2024 at the Biloxi National Cemetery.Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is...

Mary Lou Carter

Mary Lou Carter

May 12, 2024

Mary Lou Carter, 79, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2024, in Gulfport.There are no services scheduled at this time.Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Home, O'Neal Road, Gulfport, is honored to serve the family of Mary Lou Carter.

Ollie "Nene" Jeannene Walters

Ollie "Nene" Jeannene Walters

May 11, 2024

Ollie “Nene” Jeannene Walters, 70, of Corinth, MS passed away Saturday, May 11, 2024 in Florence, AL. Jeannene was born January 20, 1954 to John Rayford and Marteal Gill.

Jeannene received an Associate’s Degree from Copiah - Lincoln Jr. College Lab Tech. She was a loving mother of two children and grandmother of seven grandchildren. She was also a mom to...

Ruth Murfee Wyatt

Ruth Murfee Wyatt

May 11, 2024

Ruth Corbett Murfee Wyatt, age 82, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024.

Ruth was born on November 11, 1941 in Memphis, TN to the late Russell Eugene Murfee and Mary Elizabeth Corbett Murfee. She was a graduate of Biloxi High School, Dominican College in New Orleans, MGCCC in Perkinston, and William Carey College in Hattiesburg. She worked...

Joe "Jose" Martin Marquez

Joe "Jose" Martin Marquez

May 11, 2024

Joe “Jose” Martin Marquez, 84, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024 in Ocean Springs.

Jose was born in Fort Worth, TX on September 14, 1939. He was a graduate of Fort Lupton High School Class of 1959 and a 1969 graduate of Texas Christian University where he received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Education and...

Paulette Christine Paull-Simons

Paulette Christine Paull-Simons

May 11, 2024

Paulette Christine Paull-Simons, age 66, of Gautier, passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024.

Paulette was born on July 24, 1957 in Gulfport. She graduated from Gulfport High School and earned a Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Southern Mississippi. Paulette worked in healthcare sales and management and obtained numerous awards over the course of her career. She was...

Walter Bryan Snell

Walter Bryan Snell

May 11, 2024

Walter Bryan Snell, age 86, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024 in Biloxi. 

Born September 9, 1937, in Shelbyville, TN, Mr. Snell is preceded in death by his parents, Morris and Velma Snell and siblings, James and Emmitt Snell, Jean Williams and Mary Neill.

Mr. Snell served in the US Army and was a long-haul truck driver for...

Theresa Pauline Sullivan

Theresa Pauline Sullivan

May 10, 2024

Theresa Pauline Sullivan, 86, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Friday, May 10, 2024, at her home in Gulfport.

She was born in Newark, New Jersey to Joseph Leitao and Anna Miller.  She attended Manasquan High School and met her husband, James, while working at the Asbury Park Press.  Theresa enjoyed gardening, tennis, swimming and going to the beach.  

Theresa was...

Donald Ray Fleming

Donald Ray Fleming

May 10, 2024

Donald Ray Fleming, age 80, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Friday, May 10, 2024.

Don was born in Pike County, Kentucky. He was a resident of St. Martin, Mississippi since 1979.  Don loved this country, and he served in the U.S. Army, before attending college, and getting his Electrical degree. He was a die-hard patriot, and made it known...

Harold Francis Gordon

Harold Francis Gordon

May 10, 2024

SMSG- Harold Francis Gordon, a beloved partner, husband, devoted father and grandfather, friend, and dedicated patriot, soared into the heavens on May 10, 2024, at the age of 82, bidding adieu to his earthly journey in Columbus, Ohio. Born on January 17, 1942, in Zanesville, Ohio. Harold embarked on a life rich with service, love, and cherished memories.

A graduate of...

Carol Jones

Carol Jones

May 9, 2024

Dr. Carol Ann Buchanan Jones, of Gulfport, MS passed away, Thursday, May 9, 2024. She was 73 years of age. Carol was born June 26, 1950in Blytheville, Arkansas, to Toler and Martha Buchanan. 

Carol graduated from Blytheville High School and attended The University of Mississippi, where she received an Undergraduate degree, a M.Ed. in Counseling Psychology, and a PhD in Counseling Psychology....

David Eugene Perkins

David Eugene Perkins

May 9, 2024

David Eugene Perkins, age 85, of Gulfport,  passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2024.David was born on February 5, 1939 in North Carolina. He retired from the US Navy and was a resident of the Armed Forces Retirement Home.No services will be held. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport is honored to serve the Perkins family.

Troy Glenn Holt

Troy Glenn Holt

May 9, 2024

Troy Glenn Holt, age 91, of Ocean Springs, passed away on May 9, 2024, of natural causes in the Ocean  Springs Hospital. Troy was born in Ardmore, Oklahoma, to Homer Lee Holt Sr. and Laura Violet Jennings. He was married to Mary Dais Olier Holt for more than 69 years. He enlisted in the Air Force and was stationed at...

Dale V. Stahl

Dale V. Stahl

May 8, 2024

Mr. Dale V.  Stahl, age 75, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at his home.  Dale  was a resident of Ocean Springs since 1972, having moved here from Champion, Pa.  He was a retiree of Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula as a marine electrician and a member of Belle Fountain Baptist Church.   Dale was preceded...

Nyoka Macine Smith

Nyoka Macine Smith

May 8, 2024

Nyoka Macine Smith, age 79, of Vancleave, MS passed away on May 8, 2024 at her residence.

Nyoka was born on April 26, 1945 to John and Etna (Cummings) Harris in Wayne County, MS. As a wife, a mother of two boys, and a grandmother of many, Nyoka was a loving and caring person who always sacrificed her own time and...

James G. Bruce

James G. Bruce

May 8, 2024

James G. Bruce, age 78, of Biloxi, MS, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2024 in Biloxi.

James was born on May 24, 1945, in Natchez, MS to Travis and Elanee Bruce. He graduated from Natchez High School and attended USM working as a professional school photographer. He owned his own company, Southeastern School Photography. James loved fishing and golfing and built...

Tommy Dale Franklin

Tommy Dale Franklin

May 8, 2024

Tommy Dale Franklin of Navarre, FL passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2024. He was 80 years old. 

Tommy was born in Holmes County, FL on May 23, 1943, to the late Elbert Steven Franklin and Jean Franklin. He was a graduate of Graceville High School and a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend. Tommy grew up the son of a farmer...

Betsy Roudebush

Betsy Roudebush

May 7, 2024

Betsy Boone Ward Roudebush died on May 7, 2024, in Ocean Springs, Mississippi after an illness.

Betsy was born on June 9, 1947, in Jackson, Tennessee to Otis Harvey Ward and Billie Boone Ward. After graduating from Jackson High School in 1965, she received a B.A. from Lambuth University. She obtained her Masters and EdD from Mississippi State University. She worked...

Julia Bernice Brown

Julia Bernice Brown

May 7, 2024

Julia Bernice Brown, age 88, of Woolmarket, MS, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 7, 2024.

Bernice was a strong, hard-working, and loving lady who was dedicated to God and to her family. She was a long-time member of Woolmarket Baptist Church. Bernice owned her own salon in Biloxi, MS (Bernice at Fountain Square) for many years. She then became co-owner...

Cassandra D. Tynes

Cassandra D. Tynes

May 6, 2024

Cassandra D. Tynes, 55, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Monday, May 6, 2024, in Gulfport.Private services will be held by the family.Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Home, O'Neal Road, Gulfport, is honored to serve the family of Cassandra Tynes.

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