Obituaries

Ilene B. Wright

Ilene B. Wright

Sep 16, 2023

Ilene B. Wright, of Ocean Springs, MS, and formerly of Titusville, FL, entered into eternal life on September 16, 2023. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Susie Caldwell and Irvin Barron; siblings, Mildred Smallwood, James Barron, and Dilliard Barron; children, Cynthia Zorn and Michael Wright; and her beloved husband, James J. Wright.

She is survived by her son,...

Travis "Trey" Paul Sigler, Jr.

Travis "Trey" Paul Sigler, Jr.

Sep 15, 2023

Travis Paul “Trey” Sigler, Jr., age 40, of Gulfport, MS, passed away on Friday, September 15, 2023.

Trey was born March 24, 1983, in Jackson, MS to Travis Paul Sigler, Sr. and Susan Sigler. He enjoyed fishing, playing his guitar and music. 

Trey was preceded in death by his father. 

He is survived by his daughter, Lily Sigler; mother; and...

Leeann Gunn-Rasmussen

Leeann Gunn-Rasmussen

Sep 14, 2023

Mrs. Leeann Gunn-Rasmussen, age 59, of Gulfport, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2023.

Mrs. Leeann was born on April 3, 1964, in Mobile, AL to Robert and Annette Spooner Gunn. She received her Bachelor’s Degree from the University of AZ and her Master’s Degree from the University of South Mississippi. She was a Professor in World Civilization before...

Bonnie Marian Virga

Bonnie Marian Virga

Sep 14, 2023

Bonnie Marian Stubblefield Virga passed into the arms of her Lord and Savior on September 14, 2023 at home with her family.

She was born in Dayton, Ohio on May 6, 1926 to John C. and Bonnie Tichnor Stubblefield. She was raised in a Christian home with her ten siblings. She graduated Peniel Bible School in Kentucky and loved the...

My Thi Do

My Thi Do

Sep 12, 2023

In loving memory of Mrs. My Thi Do, who graced our lives as a wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother.  She peacefully departed this world on September 12, 2023, at the age of 92.She was born on August 09, 1931, in Nam Dinh, Viet Nam, to parents Manh Do and Bien Vu.  Mrs. Do was the third of 10 children.Mrs. Do was...

Michelle Lynn Simmons

Michelle Lynn Simmons

Sep 12, 2023

 

Michelle Lynn Simmons, 56, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 in Biloxi.

Michelle was born at Keesler AFB Hospital in Biloxi and was a lifelong resident of the coast. She did a lot of volunteer work around the coast for senior citizens. Michelle always wanted to help others in any way that she could. She...

Morgan Terrell Delcuze, Sr.

Morgan Terrell Delcuze, Sr.

Sep 11, 2023

Morgan "Coach" Terrell Delcuze, Sr., 88 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Monday, September 11, 2023.

No services will be held.

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Homes is honored to serve the family of Morgan Delcuze, Sr.

John " Jack" Edward Lee

John " Jack" Edward Lee

Sep 11, 2023

 

John “Jack” Edward Lee, age 83, of Washington, D.C., passed away on Monday, September 11, 2023.

Jack was a longtime resident of the MS Gulf Coast. He was a hero in many ways. Jack volunteered to serve in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He also aided in relief efforts after Hurricane Katrina by rallying troops to donate...

Dianne Glenn Harenski

Dianne Glenn Harenski

Sep 10, 2023

Dianne Glenn Harenski, age 81, of Biloxi, passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2023.

 

Mrs. Harenski was a longtime resident of Biloxi. She was born and raised in Laurel, MS.  Upon graduating high school, she moved to Biloxi where she worked at the Broadwater Hotel as a hairstylist for movie stars filming on the Gulf Coast. While living in...

Althea Helen Savage

Althea Helen Savage

Sep 9, 2023

Althea Helen Savage peacefully passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2023.

Althea was born on November 7, 1925, and was a native of Auckland, New Zealand. She met her husband, Houston Zack Savage, who was in the U.S. Navy stationed in the Pacific. As a war bride she came to the United States on a troopship carrying Japanese prisoners arriving...

Michael Dean Westbook

Michael Dean Westbook

Sep 8, 2023

If you would like to know about how to cook the perfect egg, tips to coach a girl in soccer, the best wines from different countries, or a lesson that family always comes first, Michael Dean Westbrook in his 72 years on earth had many examples and stories he would gladly share. Born September 9, 1952, in Biloxi, MS., Michael was one...

Walter Arthur Moore

Walter Arthur Moore

Sep 8, 2023

Walter Arthur Moore, age 98, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Friday, September 8, 2023.

There are no services scheduled.

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Walter Arthur Moore.

Judie Ann Hicks

Judie Ann Hicks

Sep 7, 2023

Judie Ann Broadwater Dahl Hicks, 78 of Ocean Springs, MS went to be with Jesus on Thursday, September 7, 2023.

She lived a simple life where above all she cherished her family. Those who know her, know how proud she was of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. The love of her ever-growing family that she leaves behind is her greatest...

Louis Wayne McFall

Louis Wayne McFall

Sep 7, 2023

Louis was born in Ocean Springs, MS on December 8, 1986 and resided in Biloxi, MS his entire life until his death on September 7, 2023.

 

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Charles and Dorothy (Carron) McFall; his maternal grandparents, David K and Betty Hall, all of Biloxi; and his beloved uncle, David (Jeffrey) Hall...

Harriet Gerkens Seymour

Harriet Gerkens Seymour

Sep 7, 2023

 

Mrs. Harriet Gerkens Seymour passed away peacefully at her home on September 7, 2023 surrounded by her family and loved ones. Harriet was born on December 9, 1936 the tenth of eleven children of John (Johann) and Alice Price Gerkens.

Harriet was raised in Biloxi and attended Sacred Heart Academy, graduating in 1955 as Valedictorian. She then received her...

Daniel "Scotty" Lee Scott

Daniel "Scotty" Lee Scott

Sep 7, 2023

 

Daniel Lee Scott, "Scotty", 89 years old of Biloxi, MS, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 7, 2023, at the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Gulfport, MS.

Scotty was born August 19, 1934, in Denver, Colorado to parents, George James and Helen Frances Scott He graduated from Brush High School and attended Bellevue and Park Colleges, where he received...

David Allen Bonham

David Allen Bonham

Sep 7, 2023

David Allen Bonham, 79 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on September 7, 2023.

He was born on July 30, 1944 in Pascagoula, MS to Allen Edward Bonham and Maud Minita Mathis Bonham. He graduated from Pascagoula High School in 1962. He was employed at the Moss Point Police Department and Ingalls Shipbuilding. He served in the United States Air...

Carl Ray Berryman

Carl Ray Berryman

Sep 5, 2023

 

Carl Ray Berryman, 50 of Biloxi, MS, passed away in his home on September 5, 2023 from a sudden health issue.   Carl was a native of Alabama and longtime resident of Mississippi. Carl was preceded in death by his mother and father, Nethel and Hubert Berryman, and sister Sharon Craig.   Carl is survived by his wife, Elsi...

William Lynn Higginbotham, Jr.

William Lynn Higginbotham, Jr.

Sep 4, 2023

William Lynn Higginbotham, Jr. (known as Bill), age 77, of Long Beach, Mississippi, passed away early Monday morning on September 4, 2023, after a brief stay at Canon Hospice in Gulfport. 

 

Bill was born November 27, 1945, the first son of mother Billie and Lynn Higginbotham, in St. Petersburg, Florida. He spent his high school years in Georgia...

Aubreigh Paige Wyatt

Aubreigh Paige Wyatt

Sep 4, 2023

 

Aubreigh Paige Wyatt, 13, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Monday, September 4, 2023 in Ocean Springs.

Aubreigh was born in Ocean Springs on March 17, 2010. She was an 8th grade student at Ocean Springs Middle School and an active member in youth at St. Paul UMC. Aubreigh was a straight A student, an amazing daughter, sister,...

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