Obituaries
William Thomas Hudson
May 2, 2023
William Thomas Hudson, age 82, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on September 30, 1940. He worked for Bellande Beer Company for over 20 years and also worked at Keesler Air Force Base. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, farming and gardening.
William is preceded in death by...
Hazel Bates McDonald
May 2, 2023
Our beautiful and loving mother, Hazel Bates McDonald, age 98, a resident of Pass Christian, went to her heavenly home surrounded by family and friends on Tuesday, May 2, 2023.
Hazel was a pastel artist. She studied with Zel McMath and Quida Tanner. Hazel was a member of both the Gulfport and Pass Christian Art Associations. Her greatest achievements...
Robert "Bob" Jenkins, Jr.
May 1, 2023
Bob Jenkins, 68, passed away Monday, May 1, 2023 in Ocean Springs, MS.He was born on August 31, 1954 in San Antonio, TX. He went to Biloxi High School before obtaining his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Southern Mississippi. He loved to go out on the boat, watch the Saints play football, and his home on Belle Fontaine Beach....
Bette Alford
Apr 30, 2023
Bette Alford, age 93, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2023.
She was transferred to Radney Funeral Home in Mobile, AL for services.
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Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Bette Alford.
Dale Arnold Snyder
Apr 30, 2023
Dale Arnold Snyder was born on February 25, 1947 and passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, April 30, 2023 surrounded by family after a brief illness.Dale was lifelong resident of Ocean Springs, MS. He married his wife Deborah Pitalo-Snyder in April of 1986. Together they shared 5 children, 13 grandchildren, and 1 great-granddaughter. Dale was a 1965 graduate of Ocean...
Gerald "Jerry" Miller
Apr 29, 2023
Gerald “Jerry” Sidney Miller, age 89, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on April 29, 2023.
Jerry was born in Alhambra, CA. He earned a B.A. from St. Phillips University in Enid, Oklahoma. He had a full career in the Air Force, where he served 30 years and retired a Colonel. He owned Stan Ramsey Realty in Ocean Springs, MS...
Donald Gray Tesh, Sr.
Apr 29, 2023
Mr. Donald Gray Tesh, Sr., age 85, of Vancleave, MS passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2023.
There are no services scheduled at this time.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Donald Tesh.
Linda Ann Moore Ruffin
Apr 29, 2023
Mrs. Linda Ann (Moore) Ruffin, 82, went to be with the Lord on April 29th, 2023.
She was born on May 22, 1940 in Pascagoula, MS. Linda grew up in Vancleave with numerous cousins and family members, where she completed all twelve years of school before obtaining her Associate Degree from MGCCC in Perkinston, MS. Throughout the years, she was...
Hoang Thi Nguyen
Apr 29, 2023
Mrs. Hoang Thi Nguyen, age 77, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2023.
Mrs. Nguyen was born on March 10, 1946 in Vietnam. She was a member of Vietnamese Martyrs Catholic Church.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Hong Nguyen and Vo Nguyen; and by her husband, Soan Van Nguyen. Survivors include her daughters,...
Johnny Cripps Murdock
Apr 28, 2023
Johnny “Jay” Cripps Murdock, 71, of Biloxi, MS, passed away at his home surrounded by family on Friday, April 28, 2023.
Jay was the first born to his two wonderful and loving parents, Johnny Walker Murdock and Norma Jean Murdock on February 3, 1952, in Albany, Georgia. They were a proud military family, and Jay graduated from Leilehua High...
Ervin Joseph Peterson, Jr.
Apr 27, 2023
Ervin Joseph Peterson, Jr. “E.J.”, age 80, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2023 in Kiln, MS.
E.J. was born on November 5, 1942 in Hancock County, MS to Ervin J. Peterson, Sr. and Ruth L. Peterson. He graduated high school and worked as a welder, carpenter and mechanic. E.J. enjoyed hunting, playing the guitar, reading his...
Genevieve "Jenny" Marie Hungerford Martino
Apr 26, 2023
Genevieve “Jenny” Marie Hungerford Martino, age 87, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 peacefully at her home.
Jenny was born on December 8, 1935 in Biloxi where she remained a lifelong resident. She was a 1954 graduate of Sacred Heart Girls Academy and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She was Co-Owner of Martino...
Curtis "Curtie" Ray Harris Jr.
Apr 26, 2023
Curtis “Curtie” Ray Harris Jr, 55, of Vancleave MS, entered Heaven's gates on Wednesday, April 26th, 2023 after battling cancer. He was surrounded by family and friends at the time of his passing. He was born in Lucedale, MS on February 21st, 1968.
Curtie was a selfless man who was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone...
Gerald "Jerry" Lee Husley
Apr 26, 2023
Gerald “Jerry” Lee Husley, age 82 of Biloxi, MS passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 surrounded by his family. Jerry was a lifelong resident of the Woolmarket community. This is where he met and married the love of his life, Gwen. Together they built a beautiful life, always remaining active in their community and surrounding themselves with family and...
Gerard Meloche Benezue
Apr 25, 2023
Gerard “Geri” Catherine Meloche Benezue, age 95, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at her residence.
Gerard was born on January 18, 1928 to Francis Meloche and Catherine Crellin Meloche in New Orleans, LA. She attended McDonogh High School in New Orleans, LA. She was a long-time member of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Ocean...
John William Pope
Apr 25, 2023
John W. Pope born on May 20, 1936 in Bolivar County near Beulah, MS passed away on April 25, 2023.
He graduated from Skene Consolidated High School. He served six years in the US Navy. He worked for Hartford Steam Boilers for thirty years serving as chief Inspector in Detroit, MI and Baltimore, MD, and he retired in 1998. He...
Rhea A. Foster
Apr 24, 2023
Rhea A. Foster, 73 of Ocean Springs, MS and Galesburg, IL passed away on April 24, 2023 at her residence with family by her side.
She was born on November 6, 1949 in Galesburg, IL to Charles D. Edwards and Clara Tate-Edwards. She graduated from Carl Sandburg College with an Associate’s Degree in Accounting, and she graduated from Galesburg High...
George O. Fain
Apr 24, 2023
George “G.O.” Otho Fain, age 93, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023.
George was born on June 20, 1929 to Otho M. Fain and Mary O. Fain in Trumann, AR. He was a high school graduate and later joined the USAF where he worked with electronics and ground radios. After 20 years of service, he...
Sherry Mae Premeaux Bell
Apr 24, 2023
Sherry Mae Premeaux Bell, age 70, of Biloxi, MS passed away on April 24, 2023.
Sherry was born on January 9, 1953 in Biloxi, MS. She enjoyed dog shows, watching football and spending time with family.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Sarah Louise Underwood and Floyd Premeaux; loving husband, Coy Ray Bell; and by her daughter Charity...
Kenneth James "Kenny" Allen
Apr 24, 2023
Kenneth James “Kenny” Allen, 33, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023 in Saucier.
Kenny was born on March 13, 1990 in Biloxi, MS. He graduated from St. Martin High School and was employed with NIS as a cell tower technician. Kenny enjoyed fishing, boating, hiking, traveling, water sports and especially spending time with his...
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