Obituaries

Michael L. "Mike" Smith

Michael L. "Mike" Smith

Nov 8, 2023

 

Michael L. “Mike” Smith, age 81 of Ocean Springs passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2023. Mike was born on September 25, 1942 in Fort Morgan, CO to Roy and Virginia Smith. From Colorado the Smith family moved to Napa, CA when Mike was a young child. While growing up in Napa, Mike met and married Beverly, where they...

Joann T. Ruquet

Joann T. Ruquet

Nov 8, 2023

 

Joann T. Ruquet, 83, formerly of Pascagoula, MS, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2023 in her home in Biloxi, MS. Joann was a loving mother, adoring grandmother and great-grandmother, sister, and a friend to many.

Joann was born on January 17, 1940 in Preston, MS.

After rearing her 4 children, Joann pursued a career in the retail industry,...

Rhonda Harris

Rhonda Harris

Nov 7, 2023

Rhonda Harris passed away November 7, 2023.  Mrs. Harris was born March 23, 1973.

For additional information on service arrangements and for the full obituary please check with Porter Funeral Home in Louisville, MS.

Rhonda Phillips Harris Obituary 2023 - Porter Funeral Home

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Rhonda Harris.

 

Hai Thanh Tran

Hai Thanh Tran

Nov 7, 2023

Hai Thanh Tran, 76, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 in Biloxi.

Visitation will be held at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home on Howard Avenue in Biloxi from 11:00 am until 5:00 pm on Thursday, November 9, 2023 and Friday, November 10, 2023 and from 8:30 am until 9:30 am on Saturday, November 11, 2023 followed by a...

Agnes Paula Hire

Agnes Paula Hire

Nov 6, 2023

ODE TO PAULA

First born to Estelle and Paul

Big sister to Jerry, Marcia, and Julia

Sacred Heart Girls High School

St. Dominics School of Nursing, RN

University of Texas, BA Degree with High Honors

Hospital and operating room nurse

Successful sales career with Baxter-Travenol

Big city resident: New York, Los Angeles, Dallas, New Orleans

Then: San Miguel Allende, Mexico,...

Alton Raymond LeFebvre

Alton Raymond LeFebvre

Nov 6, 2023

Col. Alton R. LeFebvre, (US Army Retired), age 96, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023, in Gulfport.

Alton was born in King’s Daughters Hospital on September 18, 1927, and lived his early years in MS City.  He attended MS City Elementary School, (the home of Lynn Meadows Discovery Center), and then attended Gulfport High School.  While...

Alice Maria Capal

Alice Maria Capal

Nov 6, 2023

 

Alice Maria Capal, age 99, of Gautier, MS passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023 in Biloxi.

Mrs. Capal was a longtime resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. She was a loving mother, grandmother and mother-in-law. She will be greatly missed by loved ones, family, friends and all people that knew her. Mrs. Capal was born in Prague, Czech...

Richard H. Janeway

Richard H. Janeway

Nov 5, 2023

Richard H. Janeway, age 77, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023 in Gulfport.

Richard was born in Kingston, NY, on September 25, 1946, to Walser and Ann Janeway. He graduated from Palo Duro High School in 1965. He continued his education at the College of Virgin Island (1967), Olivet College (1969), Cleveland Institute of Electronics (1975), National Tech...

Charles Reginald Tabbs

Charles Reginald Tabbs

Nov 5, 2023

On a cold winter night on January 13, 1951 at Freedman's Hospital in Washington, DC - God blessed the Soul of Charles Reginald Tabbs to be born unto his late parents, Charles Pierce and Hazel Jemison-Cofield Tabbs. After 72 years on his earthly journey, God tenderly and peacefully called Charles from his labors to Glory on Sunday, November 5, 2023.

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Dolores Frances Marengo Parker

Dolores Frances Marengo Parker

Nov 4, 2023

 

Dolores Frances Marengo Parker, (also known as Dee and Nana), went home to be with Jesus on November 4, 2023, at the age of 95. She was born in Bay St. Louis, MS on May 12, 1928, to Mr. Lukey Lucien Marengo and Mrs. Mabel  Kaufman Marengo. She had two sisters and five brothers. She was the fifth child...

Gerald "Jerry" Axinn

Gerald "Jerry" Axinn

Nov 4, 2023

 

Gerald "Jerry" Axinn departed this life on November 4, 2023 at Touro Hospital.

Preceded in death by his mother, Shirley Rosenberg Axinn Watsky, her husband Martin Watsky, uncle Melvin Rosenberg, uncle Bob Pepino and beloved grandparents, Herman & Tillie Rosenberg.

Survived by his wife, Mary J. Martino Axinn, brother Alexander Axinn (Melina), sister Evelyn A. Meyers (Mike),...

Kimberly Brumbaugh

Kimberly Brumbaugh

Nov 4, 2023

Kimberly Jean Raggio Brumbaugh, age 70, of Biloxi passed away Saturday evening, November 4, 2023.

Kim was a loving wife, mother, and friend to many. She always knew how to bring a smile and laughter to those around her. She loved her pets, reading books, traveling, fishing, and singing/dancing to anything with a beat.

Kim is survived by her husband...

Beryl Margaret Peterson

Beryl Margaret Peterson

Nov 4, 2023

Beryl Margaret Peterson, age 84, of Ocean Springs, passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2023.

 

Beryl was born in Canberra, Australia, to Leo and Nora Ryce. She met the love of her life, a US Marine, and married him three weeks later on March 5, 1960. Together they raised three children. She adored her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Beryl...

Catherine Olevia LoPresto

Catherine Olevia LoPresto

Nov 3, 2023

 

Catherine Olevia LoPresto, age 76, of Lizana, passed away on Friday, November 3, 2023.

Catherine was born on January 17, 1947 in Long Beach to Victor E. and Pearl Mary Lassabe. She retired from Triton Industries where she worked as an Assembly Tech. She enjoyed sewing, crafting, opera music, cooking, and spending time with family. Catherine’s family meant everything...

Helen Louise Morgan

Helen Louise Morgan

Nov 3, 2023

 

Helen Louise Morgan, 77, of Biloxi, MS passed away Friday, November 3, 2023. Helen was born January 13, 1946 to James and Helen Morgan, "step-mother," Mary Dale Morgan and "Peggy," who Helen also called her mother.

Helen was a native of Biloxi. She retired from Garret Dermatology Clinic and was a member of Bibleway Baptist Church in D’Iberville.

She...

Terry Anthony Moore, Sr.

Terry Anthony Moore, Sr.

Nov 3, 2023

Terry Anthony Moore, Sr., age 64, of Vancleave, MS, went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Friday, November 3, 2023.

Terry was born on November 01, 1959, in Biloxi, MS. He was a lifelong resident of Vancleave, MS and a graduate of Vancleave High School class of 1980. Some things he cherished most were being an avid...

Gary L. Maniscalco

Gary L. Maniscalco

Nov 3, 2023

Gary Lynn Maniscalco, 80 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Friday, November 3, 2023.

He was born in Biloxi on July 13, 1943 and has been a lifelong resident of the coast. He was a passionate model boat builder and antique car enthusiast. He retired from Ingalls Shipbuilding as a HVAC Designer. He was a member of Emmanuel Baptist...

Kenneth Louis Lyons

Kenneth Louis Lyons

Nov 2, 2023

 

Kenneth Louis Lyons, 87, of Ocean Springs, passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2023.   Ken was born in Gulfport, MS and graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi with a Bachelor of Science in Health and Physical Education and a Master of Secondary Education.  Ken was a football Coach and teacher for over 35 years at high schools...

Louise Ross

Louise Ross

Nov 1, 2023

 

Louise “Wezie” (Gams) Marie Ross, age 73, passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2023.    Born in Biloxi on May 20, 1950, she was a lifelong resident and took pride in her heritage as a member of an old shrimping, boat building, and net making family. She worked in various positions within the hospitality industry, eventually retiring from Community Relations...

Douglas Michael "Mike" Thomas

Douglas Michael "Mike" Thomas

Nov 1, 2023

Douglas Michael “Mike” Thomas, age 77, of Ocean Springs, passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at his residence.

Mike was born on June 29, 1946, in Pascagoula, MS, to Lee Jefferson Thomas and Annie Mae Thomas Sibley. He graduated from Pascagoula High School. Mike worked for Isle of Capri Casino as a housekeeping supervisor. He loved his plants,...

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