Obituaries

Genevieve "Jenny" Cecilia Scanlan Broussard

Genevieve "Jenny" Cecilia Scanlan Broussard

Nov 1, 2023

Genevieve “Jenny” Cecilia Scanlan Broussard took her place among the saints on All Saints Day, November 1, 2023, in Biloxi, Mississippi. Born in Pago Pago American Samoa, Jenny was the oldest of five children. In 1942 her family relocated to the beautiful island of Oahu in the Hawaiian Islands. Her parents were the owners and operators of The Freeze King...

Xuan Muise

Xuan Muise

Nov 1, 2023

Xuan Muise, 93, of Biloxi, MS passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2023. Mrs. Muise was born February 1, 1930.

A visitation will be held on from 3 pm to 6 pm on Saturday, November 4, 2023 at the Howard Avenue chapel of Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home. On Sunday, November 5, 2023 at 12 pm a funeral service will take place at...

Bruce Henry Waltman

Bruce Henry Waltman

Nov 1, 2023

 

Bruce Henry Waltman, age 59, passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2023in the comfort of his home.

Bruce was born and raised in Vancleave, MS. He will be greatly missed by everyone that knew him. Bruce enjoyed fishing with his family.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Clemitine Bang and Alexander Waltman; his siblings, AJ, Ezel and...

Ralph Denham Swinney

Ralph Denham Swinney

Oct 31, 2023

 

Ralph Denham Swinney, 85, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Tuesday October 31, 2023.

 

Ralph was born in Laurel, MS. While attending college in Ellisville, MS, he met Shirley, his loving wife of 65 years before moving to Biloxi, MS to start their family.

 

Ralph was a veteran of the United States Air Force, having served for...

Wanda Ward Westbrook Matthews

Wanda Ward Westbrook Matthews

Oct 31, 2023

 

Wanda Ward Westbrook Matthews, age 72, of Gulfport passed away peacefully and loved at her home on Tuesday, October 31, 2023.

She was born on November 13, 1950, in Pensacola, FL to Mr. Henry Asa Ward and Mrs. Ruby Hale Ward. Wanda earned a Bachelor of Science in Education from The University of Southern Mississippi and a Master of...

Margaret "Susie" Ann Forehand

Margaret "Susie" Ann Forehand

Oct 30, 2023

Margaret “Susie” Ann Forehand, 66 went home to our heavenly father on Monday, October 30, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.

Susie was born on November 12, 1956 in Jackson, Ms. Susie was a housekeeping supervisor in the casino industry for many years. Susie loved sitting on her porch and spending time with her family.

She was preceded in death...

Mary Josephine McKinney

Mary Josephine McKinney

Oct 30, 2023

Mary Josephine McKinney, of Ocean Springs, MS, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Monday, October 30, 2023.

Mary was a full-blooded Hungarian Spit-fire who loved her friends and family deeply.  She was born and raised in Granite City, IL where she worked as a dental assistant off and on for 30 years, and served faithfully in her...

Pamela Champagne McKay

Pamela Champagne McKay

Oct 30, 2023

Pamela Champagne McKay, age 73, of Vancleave passed away at her home on October 30, 2023.

She loved all animals and had many pets through the years. She retired from Keesler as a contractor and manager.

Pam was preceded in death by her parents, Maurice and Mae Champagne.

Pam is survived by her loving husband of 29 years, Gene McKay;...

Roy Marcelin Stokes

Roy Marcelin Stokes

Oct 28, 2023

Roy Marcelin Stokes, age 60, of D’Iberville, Mississippi, passed away on October, 28, 2023.

Roy was born to the late Milwood and Barbara Stokes on April 11, 1963 in Frankfurt, Germany. He explored many cities and states with his parents and siblings throughout his childhood. He attended Whigham High School in Whigham, GA before moving to the Mississippi Gulf Coast....

Benjamin Roy Thompson

Benjamin Roy Thompson

Oct 28, 2023

Benjamin “Ben” Roy Thompson, 60 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023.

He was born on January 8, 1963 in Pascagoula, MS to Gerald Rudolph and Patricia Maxine Thompson. He graduated from Moss Point High School and Mississippi Law Enforcement Officer Training Academy. He was previously employed as a Deputy with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department....

Dale Gleghorn

Dale Gleghorn

Oct 28, 2023

Mr. Dale Keith Gleghorn, age 84, of D'Iberville, MS passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023.

He will be transferred to Archway Memorial Chapel in Hazelwood, Missouri for services. 314-895-3900

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Dale Keith Gleghorn.

Patsy Marie Mayfield

Patsy Marie Mayfield

Oct 27, 2023

 

Patsy Marie Mayfield, 84, of Biloxi, MS passed away Friday, October 27, 2023. Patsy was born January 29, 1939 in Gulfport, MS to Hazel and Emmett Walker. She attended Gulfport High School.

Patsy is preceded in death by her parents, Hazel and Emmett Walker; grandson, Aaron Newbaker; and siblings, Curtis Walker, Avery Walker, Emmett Walker Jr., and Bennie Walker.

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Nathan David Birdwell

Nathan David Birdwell

Oct 27, 2023

 

Nathan David Birdwell, 92, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Friday, October 27, 2023 in Biloxi.

Mr. Birdwell was born in San Diego, CA on October 6, 1931. He was a loving husband and father. Mr. Birdwell was married to Mattie Ruth Balius Birdwell on May 5, 1956. Nathan John Birdwell, their only child, was born in January of...

Gerald Thomas Novak

Gerald Thomas Novak

Oct 26, 2023

Gerald Thomas Novak, of Gulfport, MS, passed away Thursday, October 26,2023 at the age of 84.

He was born in St. Paul, Minnesota to Philip Novak and Shirley McDermott Novak and was a resident of Biloxi for 12 years. Gerald proudly served in the United States Air Force.

He is survived by his daughters, Cheryl Novak and Pamela Novak; son,...

Theodore Everette King

Theodore Everette King

Oct 26, 2023

Theodore Everette King, 88 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on October 26, 2023.

He was born on November 24, 1934 in Clovis, CA to Marion King and Esther Davis. He served in the United States Air Force.

He is survived by his wife, Margaret A. King; children, Ellen House, Richard King, Thomas King, Debbie Clark, William J. Lynch, Colline...

Christopher Lee King

Christopher Lee King

Oct 26, 2023

Christopher King, age 53, of Moss Point, passed away Thursday, October 26, 2023.

 

Christopher was a longtime resident of Moss Point. He obtained his Bachelor of Science in Information Technology from the American Intercontinental University. He was a husband, father, handyman, animal lover aka the Cat Whisperer, decorated veteran, active hobbyist, hoarder of tools, Mississippi Militia member, doomsday prepper, Lego...

Joni Clark McDermott

Joni Clark McDermott

Oct 26, 2023

 

Joni Clark McDermott, age 90, of Long Beach, MS went to her Heavenly home on Thursday, October 26, 2023.

Joni was born on August 25, 1933 in Owensboro, KY to the late Harold and Marjorie Pittman Clark. She was a devout Catholic and attended Brescia College in Owensboro, KY. From there Joni joined Texas Gas Corporation in Houston, TX...

Teddy Francis Musial

Teddy Francis Musial

Oct 24, 2023

Teddy Francis Musial, 87, passed away on October 24, 2023, in his home surrounded by family. He was born and raised in Donora, PA to Frank and Helen Musial. Ted was married to the love of his life, Jacky, for 58 years.

Ted worked for the Donora Steel Mill and after moving to Lakewood, OH, several different corporations including...

Denise Smith Brossett

Denise Smith Brossett

Oct 23, 2023

 

It is with extreme sadness that the family of Denise Smith Brossett, 73, announces her passing on Monday, October 23, 2023 at Biloxi Merit Health in Biloxi, MS.  Denise was born on February 20, 1950.

She was preceded in death by two brothers, Anthony Tyrone Smith and John Walter Barrios II, as well as one sister, Joy Barrios Duhon.

Denise...

Emily Katherine Lawrence

Emily Katherine Lawrence

Oct 23, 2023

 

Emily Katherine Lawrence, 48, of Biloxi, MS passed away Monday, October 23, 2023. Emily was born December 11, 1974 in San Jose, CA to Michael Laden Sr. and Nannette Louise Beaugez.

Emily received an associate’s degree from MGCCC. She lived life with an intensity that belied her fragile health, embracing all her challenges with strength and love. If Emily...

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