Obituaries

James Edward Coggins, III

James Edward Coggins, III

Jul 8, 2024

James Edward “Trey” Coggins III, a loving father, faithful partner, cherished friend, beloved nephew and dedicated public servant, passed away unexpectedly on July 8, 2024, at the age of 50.

Trey was born in Jacksonville, FL to Jim and June Coggins on October 2, 1973. He spent most of his younger life overseas with his father’s job and attended the Saudi...

Cornelia Ellen Cichon

Cornelia Ellen Cichon

Jul 8, 2024

Cornelia “Dee” Fuller Cichon passed away on, July 8, 2024 at the age of 80.

Born in her grandparents’ home on Bessie K Sugarcane Plantation in St. James, LA, she grew up in New Orleans, and was a longtime resident of Bay St. Louis, MS until Hurricane Katrina in 2005 when she moved to Gulfport, MS.

 Dee was the beloved wife of...

Lewis Alan Longino

Lewis Alan Longino

Jul 8, 2024

Lewis Alan Longino, after a hard-fought battle with cancer, died in the arms of his family Monday, July 8, 2024. 

Alan was born September 27,1987, in Biloxi where he enjoyed a typical Coast boyhood with Excel soccer and visits to Vienna, Budapest and Banff as student and staff with CISV. His senior and graduate year at Biloxi High School was disrupted...

Peggy Beth Koone Boyer

Peggy Beth Koone Boyer

Jul 8, 2024

Peggy B. Boyer, age 68, of Vancleave, passed away on Monday, July 8, 2024, at Ocean Springs Hospital, after a short illness.

Born Peggy Beth Koone in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, she was the fifth child and only daughter of Ray and Berchie Koone. Her father was an artisan, an accomplished furniture maker and her mother was a homemaker. Peggy was a...

Barbara Ann Halat

Barbara Ann Halat

Jul 8, 2024

Barbara Ann Halat, 87, of Biloxi passed away Sunday, July 8, 2024. Barbara was born September 11, 1936 in Biloxi, MS to Mr. Paul and Margaret Halat.

Barbara attended the University of Southern Mississippi, where she was a member of the Dixie Darlings. Later, she went on to attend San Diego State University. By the time Barbara had completed her college...

Linda Sue Lantzy Junkin

Linda Sue Lantzy Junkin

Jul 7, 2024

Linda Lantzy Junkin, born Linda Sue Lantzy on March 18, 1948, in Vero Beach, FL. passed away on July 7, 2024.

She grew up in College Park and Jonesboro, Georgia, graduating from Jonesboro High School and attending the University of Georgia in Music Therapy. She was one of the two first Music Therapist to graduate from the University of Georgia. Upon...

Linda Rowe

Linda Rowe

Jul 6, 2024

Linda Rowe, age 70, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2024.

There are no services scheduled. 

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Linda Rowe.

Lena Hartner

Lena Hartner

Jul 6, 2024

Lena Hartner, age 64, of Pass Christian, MS passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2024.

There are no services scheduled. 

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Lena Hartner.

Deborah Kay Stang

Deborah Kay Stang

Jul 6, 2024

Deborah Kay Stang, age 64, of Gulfport, MS passed away on July 6, 2024.

There are no services scheduled. 

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Deborah Kay Stang.

Robert "Bob" Francis Miller

Robert "Bob" Francis Miller

Jul 6, 2024

Robert "Bob" Francis Miller, 82, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 6, 2024, in Biloxi, Mississippi.

Bob was born on September 14, 1941, in Astoria, New York. He graduated from the University of Tampa with a BS in business. He was commissioned in the U.S. Army in February 1967 and served his country for over 20 years. During his career, he...

James "Homie" Edward Ball

James "Homie" Edward Ball

Jul 6, 2024

James “Homie” Edward Ball, 63, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Saturday, July 6, 2024, in Ocean Springs, Mississippi.

 James was born on November 5, 1960 in Biloxi, Mississippi. He retired from Ingalls Shipbuilding after 26 years. James also served in the US Navy from 1982- 1987. James loved to cook, listen to live music and most importantly spend...

Megahn Anne Morgan

Megahn Anne Morgan

Jul 5, 2024

Megahn Anne Morgan, age 39, of Picayune, MS passed away on Friday, July 5, 2024.

There are no services scheduled. 

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Megahn Anne Morgan.

Homer Louis Franks

Homer Louis Franks

Jul 5, 2024

Homer Louis Franks, 89, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 5, 2024 in Gulfport, Mississippi.

Homer was born on April 6, 1935, in Arkabutla, Mississippi. He was a loving and dedicated husband, father, and grandfather. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in April, 1953, and served his country for 20 years. During this enlistment, he had tours of duty in...

Sylvia Delores Rochuba

Sylvia Delores Rochuba

Jul 5, 2024

Sylvia Delores Rochuba, 85, a lifelong resident of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Saturday, July 6,2024 in Ocean Springs.

Sylvia was born on March 17, 1939 in Nashville, TN to Ethel and James Trotter. She was a very avid seamstress and an artist and she had a “green thumb”. Sylvia was a nurse for 35+ years. She loved nursing, working...

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...