Obituaries
Dr. Kenneth Davidson
Aug 23, 2023
Dr. Kenneth Comfort Davidson, age 92, passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2023.Kenneth was born in Biloxi, MS on October 9, 1930. He was a member of the 1949 graduating class of Biloxi High School. In 1957, he graduated from Loyola University Dental School in New Orleans with a degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery. Following graduation, he served in...
Larry Gerald Tapper, Jr.
Aug 23, 2023
Larry Gerald Tapper, Jr. “Chief Tonto”, 51 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on August 23, 2023.
He was born on January 22, 1972 in Biloxi, MS to Larry and Susan Tapper. He graduated from St. Martin High School. He has been employed at Coastal Energy, Delta World Tires, Tire Kingdom, and Southern Tire Mart. He enjoyed riding four wheelers...
Elizabeth Dawn Waters
Aug 23, 2023
Elizabeth Dawn Waters, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister peacefully passed away on August 23, 2023, surrounded by her cherished loved ones. She leaves behind a legacy of love, strength, and unwavering devotion to her family.
Elizabeth travelled the world as an Air Force wife and worked for over 35 years as a civilian for the Air Force and...
Dorothy Lynn Heaslip Moore
Aug 21, 2023
Dorothy Lynn Heaslip Moore was born on February 21, 1936 in New Orleans to James Baker Heaslip and Margaret Martinez Heaslip. She grew up in New Orleans and attended Sacred Heart Academy in New Orleans in lower school. Her family moved to Houston while she was in the 7th grade and she went to Lanier Junior High, then to...
Edna E. Brady
Aug 21, 2023
Edna E. Brady, 89, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away Monday, August 21, 2023.
Edna was born November 6, 1933 in Calhoun County, MS to Ford and Huldie Naron. She received a Bachelor and Master’s degree in Elementary Education from University of Southern Mississippi. Following graduation, she worked as a second-grade teacher at College Park Elementary in Gautier, MS...
Verne B. Lamas
Aug 20, 2023
Verne B. Lamas has entered into her eternal resting place. Born in New Orleans, LA, to Albert and Teresa Bakeler, she grew up in Biloxi and later graduated from Sacred Heart Academy and Hotel Dieu School of Nursing in New Orleans. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold "Flash" Lamas; her parents; and a very special cousin, Mildred...
James Blaine Cannon
Aug 20, 2023
James "Jamie" B. Cannon, 81, formerly of Clinton, MS and a Jackson native, died August 20, 2023 in Ocean Springs, MS.
Jamie was born to Andrew and Sarah Cannon on October 24, 1941 in Jackson, MS. Jamie retired from a 35 year career with Siemens Automation/ITE Electrical Products. He was a loving father, son, and grandfather who was...
Mary James Cummings
Aug 20, 2023
Mary James Cummings, age 48, of Gulfport, went to be with the Lord surrounded by loved ones on August 20, 2023. She privately and independently fought a courageous battle with cancer and other terminal illnesses. Mary never wanted to burden her family and friends with her sickness.
Mary was born on October 10,1974, in Dallas, Texas. She was a proud...
Rita Ann Ray
Aug 20, 2023
Rita Ann Ray, 75, of Saucier, MS passed away Sunday, August 20, 2023 in Saucier.
She was born on July 22, 1948 in San Bernardino, CA to Frank Bishop and Mary Elizabeth “Jerry” Green. Rita enjoyed embroidering, her dogs and cats and baking. Chef Rita left a lasting legacy on the culinary scene of the Gulf Coast.
Rita was...
Lawrence William "Larry" Bellman
Aug 20, 2023
Lawrence William "Larry" Bellman, age 64, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away at home surrounded by family and loved ones on Sunday, August 20, 2023 after a long battle with cancer.
Lawrence was born on June 25, 1959, in Charlotte, North Carolina. He was an avid outdoors enthusiast who loved camping and enjoying his time on the creeks and...
Mabel Lou Sibley Cole
Aug 19, 2023
Mabel Lou Sibley Cole,83, of Biloxi, MS passed away Saturday, August 19, 2023 at her home.
Mabel was born January 21, 1940 in Wichita, KS to Joseph Richard Sibley and Bessie Lucinda Milam. She attended Derby High School in Derby, KS. Mabel owned several restaurants and served as a Hometown Ambassador in Biloxi through Coastal Partnership Ambassadors. She enjoyed...
Carol A. Potter
Aug 19, 2023
Carol A. Potter, 69, of Gautier, MS passed away Saturday, August 19, 2023. Carol was born December 21, 1953 to Arthur Liberty and Helen Hamlin.
Private service will be held at a later date. Please check back for the full obituary.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Carol A. Potter.
Mitsuko "Mickey" Haraguchi Inoue
Aug 19, 2023
Mitsuko "Mickey" Haraguchi Inoue, age 73, of Long Beach passed away Saturday, August 19, 2023 at home surrounded by loved ones.
Mickey was born August 25, 1949 in Oita, Kyushu, Japan to Masaru Haraguchi and Asako Takiguchi. She was a nurse while she was living in Japan, but shifted her job focus when moving to America and becoming a...
Rachael Ann Young
Aug 18, 2023
Rachael Ann Young, 63, of Biloxi, MS passed away at her home on Friday, August 18, 2023 with her mother and father by her side.
Rachael is survived by her parents, Charlotte and Ray Young; and her sister, Robin Young.
Rachael was beautiful inside and out and will be missed every day.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Rachael...
Kirk Brian Moore, II
Aug 18, 2023
Kirk Brian Moore II, 42, of St. Martin passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, August 18, 2023.
Kirk attended St. Martin High School. He enjoyed listening to rock music from the 70's and 80's. Kirk also enjoyed watching college and pro-football.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Raymond and Mary Hanes; and his grandfather, Wilford...
Michael Joseph Gilmore, Sr.
Aug 18, 2023
Michael Joseph Gilmore, Sr. of Bay Saint Louis, MS passed into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, August 18, 2023 at the age of 67.
Michael was born in Biloxi MS on December 30, 1955 to Roy and Emily Gilmore of Biloxi, MS. He was a devout Catholic who faithfully attended mass....
Jack Dale Warner
Aug 18, 2023
Mr. Jack D. Warner, age 84, of D’Iberville, MS passed away on Friday, August 18, 2023.
Mr. Warner was born April 27, 1939 in Parsons, West Virgina. He was a graduate of Parsons High School and was a longtime resident of the MS Gulf Coast. He retired from the U.S. Air Force and was an active member of Center...
Mona Laverne Wallen
Aug 18, 2023
Mona Laverne Wallen, age 90, of Vancleave, passed away on Friday, August 18, 2023.
Mrs. Wallen graduated high school from Okmulgee High School in Okmulgee, OK, but she was a long-time resident of the MS Gulf Coast. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Vancleave. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great- grandmother and will be...
James W. "Jay" Wilson
Aug 16, 2023
James W. “Jay” Wilson, age 82, of Long Beach, MS, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2023.
Jay was born October 31, 1940, in Tyrone, PA. He retired from the U.S. Navy as a Chief Petty Officer after 24 years of service and then was employed at the Seabee Base in Gulfport as a Training Material Specialist.
Jay was preceded...
John Robbins "Bob" Clower, Jr.
Aug 16, 2023
John Robbins “Bob” Clower, Jr., died on August 16, 2023, in Arlington, Texas, in the home of his daughter, Ruth Helen Clower Elmer.
Mr. Clower was born November 15, 1931, in Gulfport, Mississippi. He graduated from Gulfport High School in the class of 1949. After graduating, Mr. Clower attended Duke University in Durham, North Carolina but graduated from Mississippi State...
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