Obituaries

Raymond "Ray" Lee Evans, III

Raymond "Ray" Lee Evans, III

Jun 6, 2023

 

Raymond "Ray" Lee Evans, III, 70, of Long Beach, MS passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 in Biloxi.

Ray was born in Columbus, GA on March 4, 1953 to Raymond Lee Evans, Jr. and Earline Vance Casselberry Evans. He was a member of the Phi Lamba Epsilon Fraternity. Ray served in the U.S. Army and was employed offshore...

My Thi Nguyen

My Thi Nguyen

Jun 5, 2023

My Thi Nguyen, age 57, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Monday, June 5, 2023.

My was born on December 20, 1965 in Vietnam to the late Han Nguyen and Truot Nguyen.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Ho Van Nguyen; and by her sister, Thuan Nguyen.

Left to cherish her memory include her children, Danny...

Richard (Dick) Belvel

Richard (Dick) Belvel

Jun 5, 2023

Richard (Dick) Belvel, age 88, of Biloxi, passed away on Monday, June 5, 2023, at his beloved home of 45 years.

Dick was a longtime resident of the MS Gulf Coast, where he met his wife of 60 years, Virginia Lois Belvel. He was born in Ottumwa Iowa on July 15th, 1934. He was a graduate of Ottumwa High School....

Charles "Chuck" Michael Petitjean

Charles "Chuck" Michael Petitjean

Jun 5, 2023

Charles “Chuck” Petitjean, 74 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on June 5, 2023.

He was born on August 24, 1948 in Piqua, OH to Lester and Edna Petitjean. He was employed as a HVAC Mechanic. He served in the United States Air Force.

Chuck was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Roger Petitjean.

He is survived by...

James Clarence Evans

James Clarence Evans

Jun 4, 2023

 

James Clarence Evans, age 90, of Ocean Springs MS, passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023.

He was born on October 25, 1932 in Canton, OH to Lucille and James Evans. James joined the United Sates Airforce in 1950 and served until his retirement in 1971, and also owned and operated a furniture restoration shop. He was selected as...

Vernon B. Nicholas

Vernon B. Nicholas

Jun 4, 2023

 

Vernon B. Nicholas, Jr, age 73, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023.

Vernon was born on February 6, 1950 in New York City, NY to the late Marguerite Green Nicholas McKnight and Vernon B. Nicholas, Sr. Vernon was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School and served our country in the Army National...

Harvey Loren Guldensupp

Harvey Loren Guldensupp

Jun 4, 2023

Harvey Loren Guldensupp, age 85, passed from this world unto the next at his home on Sunday, June 4, 2023.

Harvey, a longtime resident of Ocean Springs, MS, was a retiree of the United States Air Force and the International Paper Company. He enjoyed bowling and fishing, when he wasn't watching The Weather Channel. He was an amazing husband, father,...

Dr. James Edward Alexander

Dr. James Edward Alexander

Jun 4, 2023

Dr. James Edward Alexander, age 90, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2023 with family lovingly by his side.

Born in Alexandria, LA to the late John D. and Leona Alexander, James was preceded in death by his brothers, Laurence Montgomery and John D. Alexander, Jr.; sisters, Marjorie Alexander Byrd, Katherine Alexander Trahan, and Annie Laurie...

Ruth Katherine Creamer

Ruth Katherine Creamer

Jun 3, 2023

Ruth Katherine Creamer, 85, passed away Saturday, June 3, 2023. Ruth was born May 2, 1938.

Dobies Funeral Home in Hudson, Fl will be providing additional arrangements and services. A full obituary can be found at Dobies Funeral Home & Crematory | Ruth K. Creamer 

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Ruth Katherine Creamer.

Castel Louis "Pop" Allgood

Castel Louis "Pop" Allgood

Jun 3, 2023

 

Castel Louis “Pop” Allgood, 85, of Huntsville, AL passed away Saturday, June 3, 2023. Castel was born July 6, 1937 in Moselle, MS to Robert and Susie Allgood.

Castel received his GED while in the US Army. He received numerous awards and recognitions throughout his time in the Army such as the SSgt. US Army National Defense Medal, Meritorious...

Edna Esperanza Migues

Edna Esperanza Migues

Jun 3, 2023

Beloved by everyone who knew her, Edna Esperanza Migues was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.  She passed away peacefully on June 3, 2023 at the age of 76.

Born in San Antonio, Texas on May 8th, 1947, to her parents Marcial and Esperanza Jimenez.  Edna was married to Raymond Migues, Jr. and together they raised five children:...

Drew Cameron

Drew Cameron

Jun 2, 2023

 

Drew Cameron, age 70, of Long Beach, slipped away peacefully to see his Savior in heaven on Friday, June 2, 2023 surrounded by his family.   Drew was a loving husband, dad, granddad and friend.  Living on the coast his entire life, he amazed his family with how many people he knew.  His family, friends, Sunday School class, Wednesday Night...

Frances H Gunter

Frances H Gunter

Jun 2, 2023

Frances Hudgins Gunter, 90, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away peacefully on June 2, 2023, in Ocean Springs, MS. Frances was born on April 7, 1933 to Claude and Dorris Hudgins in Kosciusko, MS and was one of 14 children. She had humble beginnings being raised in rural Attala County MS on the family farm. She learned a strong work...

Rosa Elisa Davila-Perez

Rosa Elisa Davila-Perez

Jun 1, 2023

Rosa Elisa Davila-Perez, 96, of Pascagoula, MS passed away Thursday, June 1, 2023. Rosa was born February 28, 1927.

No services are being held at this time.

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Rosa Elisa Davila-Perez.

Claire Tewfik Ibrahim

Claire Tewfik Ibrahim

Jun 1, 2023

Claire Ibrahim, 89 of Biloxi, Mississippi, formerly from Cairo, Egypt, passed away quietly in the comfort of her own home on Thursday, June 1, 2023.  She was born January 2, 1934 in Cairo, Egypt to her parents, Tewfik Ibrahim of Egypt and Angele of Lebanon.  She moved to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 1991 to be close to her children, then finding...

Michael Glen Santa Cruz

Michael Glen Santa Cruz

Jun 1, 2023

Michael Glen Santa Cruz, age 59, of Vancleave, MS passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2023.

Michael was born on June 25, 1963. He was a graduate of D’Iberville High School and of Mississippi Highway Patrol Training Academy. He worked as a State Trooper until he retired. During his spare time, he enjoyed fishing, hunting and cooking.

Michael is preceded...

Thearon Timothy "Tim" Thomas

Thearon Timothy "Tim" Thomas

Jun 1, 2023

 

Thearon Timothy “Tim” Thomas, age 75, passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2023.

Tim was born in Booneville, MS on November 10, 1947. He married Mary Hayes on October 3, 1970. Tim attended Itawamba Community College in Fulton, MS and received a bachelor’s degree from William Carey University in Hattiesburg, MS and his master’s degree from Southern Baptist Seminary...

Mary Alice Walls

Mary Alice Walls

May 31, 2023

Mary Alice Walls, age 90, passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2023.

Mary was a native of Leland, MS and a resident of Weatherford, TX.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00am on Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at Evergreen Cemetery, Gulfport, MS.

Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home, Howard Ave, is honored to serve the family of Mary Alice Walls.



 

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Judy Knapp

Judy Knapp

May 31, 2023

 

Judy Knapp of Biloxi, MS passed away peacefully on May 31, 2023.

Born in Minneapolis, MN on August 24, 1937, she is preceded in death by her mother Ruth (Bunnell) Harvey and her father William Harvey. She is survived by her son Ryan Knapp, daughter-in-law Theresa Gordon-Knapp and grandson Alex Knapp.

Judy had several health issues over the past...

Kara Lynne Walters Birtwhistle

Kara Lynne Walters Birtwhistle

May 31, 2023

Kara Lynne Walters Birtwhistle, age 85, passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2023.

Kara was a native of Laurel, MS. She was a member of the Heritage United Methodist Church. She worked at the Biloxi VA as a licensed practical nurse before retiring.

Kara was preceded in death by her parents, Matthew and Otella Walters; and husband, Robert D....

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