Obituaries

Rene Joseph Noble

Rene Joseph Noble

Apr 1, 2024

Rene Joseph Noble, age 67, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Monday, April 1, 2024. There are no services scheduled. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Rene Joseph Noble.

Ernest Ray Winters

Ernest Ray Winters

Apr 1, 2024

Ernest Ray Winters, 95, a lifetime resident of Gulfport, Ms. went home to be with the Lord on April 1, 2024 at his home with family present.  He was born on February 21, 1929 in Gulfport to Owen Winters and Mary Esperance Semedel Winters.  

Ernie or E.R referred often to his higher education by saying he attended the " School...

John L. "Johnny" Ouille, Jr.

John L. "Johnny" Ouille, Jr.

Apr 1, 2024

John L. “Johnny” Ouille, Jr., 66, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 1, 2024 in Allen, TX.

Johnny was born in Biloxi, MS and was a graduate of Biloxi High School and the University of Southern Mississippi with honors. He received the John Wallace Award in History.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John L. Ouille,...

Sarah Domingue Wingo Spence

Sarah Domingue Wingo Spence

Apr 1, 2024

Sarah was born in Lafayette, Louisiana on May 14, 1933, to Oran Antoine Domingue and Nola Richard Domingue, who pre-deceased her. Her husbands Dr. Maurice Ross Wingo and Lee Russell Spence pre-deceased her as well as her brother, Gerald Domingue; her sisters, Etta Domingue Barber and Nettie Domingue Trahan; her great-granddaughter Luna Marie Allen; and her step daughter-in-law, Serena Spence.

She...

Jackie Collins

Jackie Collins

Mar 31, 2024

Jackie Collins, born on November 15, 1951, passed away on March 31, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of service, compassion, and love. A devoted veteran, Jackie proudly served in both the Marines and the National Guard, embodying the spirit of duty and sacrifice. Following her military career, she dedicated 35 years of her life to caring for others at the...

Naomi "Toots" Stead Webb

Naomi "Toots" Stead Webb

Mar 31, 2024

Naomi “Toots” Stead Webb, 88, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2024 in Gautier, MS.

Mrs. Webb was born in Chicago, IL on May 8, 1935. She graduated from Case Western Reserve University and Saint Luke’s School of Nursing in Cleveland, OH. Mrs. Webb nursed at Tucson Medical Center, Queens Hospital in Honolulu and Children’s Hospital in...

Elizabeth Ann Gruenberg

Elizabeth Ann Gruenberg

Mar 31, 2024

Elizabeth Ann Gruenberg, age 67, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2024.

She was born in Davenport, Iowa on August 7, 1956 to Norman Steele and Mary Hamilton Steele. She was a graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi with a BA in Elementary Education, for which she taught for many years.  She enjoyed attending Celtic Thunder...

Peter Maximillian Jurich, Jr.

Peter Maximillian Jurich, Jr.

Mar 31, 2024

 Peter Maximillian Jurich Jr., known as Petesy and Little Mutt to his friends, passed peacefully Easter Sunday at the age of 72. Pete was born in the City of Biloxi to Peter "Mutt" Jurich Sr. and Marie "Mamie" Jurich. He spent the summers of his school years working with his friends at Cruso's Canning Company. He spent the nights fishing...

Margaret Marie Chatham

Margaret Marie Chatham

Mar 30, 2024

Margaret Marie Chatham, age 78, of Pearl River, passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2024. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home on Howard Avenue in Biloxi. Friends may visit one hour prior. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Margaret Marie Chatham.

Margaret "Maggie" Marie Gill Chatham

Margaret "Maggie" Marie Gill Chatham

Mar 30, 2024

Margaret "Maggie" Marie Gill Chatham passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2024 after a long battle with illness.

Maggie was born in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota on May 2, 1945, but grew up in Biloxi, Mississippi. As a girl, she enjoyed horseback riding and competing in horse shows, a hobby that she enjoyed doing with her father and sister Susie. She was...

Joseph Trent Sonier

Joseph Trent Sonier

Mar 29, 2024

Joseph Trent Sonier, 44, of Saucier, MS passed away on Friday March 29, 2024.

Mr. Sonier was a lifelong resident of MS Gulf Coast. He was a patriarch of the family and a generous man helping those in need. He has made a lifetime of good memories and great friends. Mr. Sonier was self-employed and well known for building swimming pool...

Nga Tran

Nga Tran

Mar 28, 2024

Nga Tran, age 66, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024.Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 30, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Service will be held on Monday, April 1, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. all at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Howard Avenue in Biloxi. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Nga Tran.

Carl John Sentell, Jr.

Carl John Sentell, Jr.

Mar 27, 2024

Carl John Sentell, Jr. “Bubba” age 67 of Biloxi passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024.He was a lifetime resident of the Gulf Coast and went to St. Martin high school. After high school, Bubba took his love of cooking and became a chef. He began his career as a merchant marine, cooking for crews working offshore on tugboats. He...

Terry Lynn Schultz

Terry Lynn Schultz

Mar 27, 2024

Terry Lynn Schultz, 66, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 in Gulfport.

He was a wonderful husband, brother, father and grandfather.  Terry enjoyed playing sports at Gulfport East High School along with his hobbies, golf, fishing and camping.  He worked hard and played harder and spending time with friends was a favorite past time.  Terry spent a...

Sybil A. Lambert

Sybil A. Lambert

Mar 26, 2024

Sybil A. Lambert, 84, of Ocean Springs, Mississippi passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at her home. She was born in Double Springs, Alabama on April 14, 1939. She was a devoted servant of the Lord and was a deacon at First Presbyterian Church of Pascagoula. For 44 years, Sybil was a loyal employee at Ingalls Shipbuilding (Litton Industries),...

Stephen Alan Taranto

Stephen Alan Taranto

Mar 25, 2024

Stephen A. "Stevie" Taranto, known affectionately as Gator, passed away on March 25, 2024, at the age of 71. A native of Biloxi and a graduate of Notre Dame High School, Gator ventured to Las Vegas in his twenties, where he built a successful career in gaming management. Eventually, he returned to Biloxi in 1992, drawn back by his love...

Harvey "Penny" Cole II

Harvey "Penny" Cole II

Mar 25, 2024

Harvey Penfield “Penny” Cole II, age 88, of Gulfport, passed away on Monday, March 25, 2024.

Mr. Cole was born on December 17, 1935 in New Orleans, LA. He earned a master’s degree from the University of Southern Mississippi. Harvey was a Certified Life Underwriter and his employment included CLU, CFP, and Director of Financial Services. He was also named most...

Harold James Maynard

Harold James Maynard

Mar 24, 2024

Harold J. Maynard “Harry J” was born in Biloxi on October 17, 1944, and passed away surrounded by loved ones on March 24, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Maurice Maynard and Rita Ransonet Maynard. He is survived by his sister, Laura Allen (Larry), two nieces, and a nephew. He was a graduate of Biloxi High School....

Jerry Lee Grissom

Jerry Lee Grissom

Mar 23, 2024

Jerry Lee Grissom, age 92, of Gulfport, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024.

Jerry was born on September 11, 1931 in Laurel, MS to Lois Cox Tolbert and Jay Lee Tolbert. She met her husband of 67 years, James Calvin Grissom, at the age of 22 in St. Louis, MO, where she attended college. They were married two weeks later.

Jerry...

Virgilia "Virgie" Maria Fountain Pisarich Ridgeway

Virgilia "Virgie" Maria Fountain Pisarich Ridgeway

Mar 23, 2024

Virgilia "Virgie" Maria Fountain Pisarich Ridgeway, beloved grandmother, mother, sister, and friend, peacefully passed away at home surrounded by family on Saturday, March 23rd, 2024. Virgie was born on November 27th, 1934, in Biloxi, Mississippi, to Iona Fountain Diddlemeyer. She was raised in D’Iberville and attended D’Iberville schools.  

Virgie had a lifelong passion for dancing and frequented dance clubs in...