Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
Keith James Jon Risk
Jun 28, 2024
Keith James Jon Risk, 59, of Vancleave, MS passed away Friday, June 28, 2024. Keith was born on June 26, 1965 in California to Donie and Vida Risk.
Keith worked as a delivery driver for Domino’s and was known as “the guy with the hair.” He loved Matchbox, Hot Wheels, and animals. In his free time, he enjoyed collecting coins.
He is...
Neal Carl Hrabak
Jun 27, 2024
Neal Hrabak, 67, of Ocean Springs, passed away on June 27th, 2024.
Neal was a staple in the Ocean Springs community. He graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science in Business Administration at Chadwick University and went on to become flight commander at Keesler Air Force Base. He served 6 years in the Navy and 30 years of civil service in the...
Gerald "Jerry" MacArthur Johnson
Jun 26, 2024
Gerald MacArthur (Jerry) Johnson, Master Sergeant USAF (ret), went to be with his Lord and Savior June 26, 2024.
Jerry was born in St. Louis Missouri on July 24, 1939, and was a resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast for many years. He was President CEO of Industrial Valves and Power, Inc. from 1982 until his retirement in 2003. Jerry was...
Judy Carol Lewis
Jun 25, 2024
Judy Lewis, age 65, of Universal City, TX, passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 in Gulfport.
Judy was born on February 28, 1959 in Dallas, TX. She attended San Antonio College. Judy loved to make quilts and donate care packages to Soldier’s Angels every year to commemorate her father’s service.
Judy was preceded in death by her father, Cecil Lewis and...
Gloria Pucheu
Jun 24, 2024
Gloria Porter Pucheu, age 96, of Gulfport, passed away on Monday, June 24, 2024.
Gloria was born on February 13, 1928 in Gulfport and attended Gulfport High School. She enjoyed antiquing, crocheting, reading, lunches, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Gloria was preceded in death by her parents, James L. Porter, Sr. and Cora Weeks Porter; husband, Harvey A. Pucheu; granddaughter, Anne Marie Pucheu; great-grandson,...
Virginia Ann Burkhalter McCool
Jun 24, 2024
Virginia “Gina” Ann Burkhalter McCool, age 65, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Monday, June 24, 2024.
Gina was born on May 1, 1959 in Lucedale, MS to Kyle Burkhalter and Selma Barske. She attended Forrest County Agricultural High School (Class of 1977) and earned her Bachelor's Degree in Journalism and Mass Communication at University of Southern Mississippi (Class of 1981)....
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