Obituaries

Julia Berry

Julia Berry

Apr 4, 2023

Julia Berry, age 82, of Hattiesburg, MS passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2023.

She was transferred from Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home to Hulett-Winstead Funeral Home in Hattiesburg for services.

https://www.hulettwinsteadfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Julia-Faye-Berry?obId=27672145

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Julia Berry.

Frank Joseph Maisano

Frank Joseph Maisano

Apr 4, 2023

 

Frank Joseph Maisano, 35, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2023. Frank was born August 20, 1987 in Reno, NV to Ralph Maisano and Audrey Maisano.

After graduating the University of Southern Mississippi with a B.S. in Information Technology and a B.A. in International Communication, Frank was employed at Serco Inc.

Survivors include his parents, Ralph...

Bettie Lee Overby

Bettie Lee Overby

Apr 4, 2023

 

Bettie Lee Overby, age 84, entered peacefully into Heaven at her home in Gulfport, MS on Tuesday, April 4, 2023.

Bettie was born on June 10, 1938 in Monticello, MS.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Ellis Ann Scarborough-Daniel; parents, Daniel Stewart and Ruby Stephens; siblings, Nora May Smith, Ellettsville Smith, Linda Barker, Louladeen Moran, Sarah “Sadie”...

Warren Lang Strayham

Warren Lang Strayham

Apr 4, 2023

Warren Lang Strayham, age 78, passed away on April 4, 2023.

Warren was a native and long-time resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. He served our country as a United States Navy Veteran. He was retired from Ingalls Shipbuilding, where he was employed as an engineer. Warren was also a member of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Ocean Springs.

He...

Virginia Miller Williams

Virginia Miller Williams

Apr 4, 2023

Virginia M. Williams, 85, of Ocean Springs, MS went to The Lord on April 4, 2023 in Ocean Springs, MS.

She was born on October 5, 1937 to Herbert and Ezmer Miller. She graduated from Ocean Springs High School in 1954. She was an Assistant Vice President of First Federal Savings and Loan until her retirement after twenty-five years of...

Patsy Ruth Fortenberry Wooten

Patsy Ruth Fortenberry Wooten

Apr 2, 2023

 

Patsy Ruth Fortenberry Wooten passed away quietly on April 2, 2023, at the age of 90 just over a month before her 91st birthday. She was a woman of deep faith and commitment and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Ocean Springs. A native of Mississippi, she attended Columbia High School and worked on the family...

Lanell "Dea" Wilson

Lanell "Dea" Wilson

Apr 1, 2023

 

Lanell “Dea” Wilson, 59, of Gautier, MS passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2023 in Ocean Springs.

Dea was born in Galveston, TX on December 21, 1963 to Robbie Dean Smith and Wynell Stewart. She graduated from MacArthur High School. Dea was a full-time mom and a food and beverage secretary with the IP Casino, where she received numerous...

Sarah Jean Rogers Westbrook

Sarah Jean Rogers Westbrook

Apr 1, 2023

In her 70 years, Sarah Jean Westbrook taught her friends and family many things. One must always be kind and show grace to anyone you encounter. Everyone should leave the house dressed to impress. Hair and make-up will always make a person feel more confident and jewelry should be used to accessorize and sparkle. There are certain kitchen pots and...

Nevada Wanda Powell Shettles

Nevada Wanda Powell Shettles

Mar 31, 2023

Nevada Wanda Powell Shettles, 68, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Friday, March 31, 2023 in Gulfport.

A Graveside Service will be held at Biloxi National Cemetery on Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at 12:30 pm.

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home on Howard Avenue in Biloxi is honored to serve the Shettles family.

Christopher Michael Skrmetta

Christopher Michael Skrmetta

Mar 31, 2023

Christopher Michael Skrmetta, age 37, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Friday, March 31, 2023.

There are no services scheduled at this time.

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Christopher Michael Skrmetta.

 

 

Tara Smith Pembo

Tara Smith Pembo

Mar 30, 2023

 

Tara Susan Smith Pembo, age 60, of Gulfport, MS, passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2023 at UMMC in Jackson, MS.

Tara was born on March 9, 1963 in New Orleans, LA to Mark Christian Smith III and Juanita “Jaye” Bérard Smith. She attended the Academy of the Sacred Heart in New Orleans and got her undergraduate degree at...

Xim Ho Chan

Xim Ho Chan

Mar 30, 2023

 

Xim Ho Chan, age 81, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 30, 2023. She was a longtime resident of Ocean Springs. Xim and her family moved to the MS Gulf Coast from Saigon, Vietnam on August 17, 1977. 

 

Xim is preceded in death by her husband, Martin Chan.  She is survived by her children, Jack (Chan), Tom (Linda),...

Barbara Ann Langlinais Gary

Barbara Ann Langlinais Gary

Mar 29, 2023

 

Barbara Ann Langlinais Gary, 88, of Biloxi, MS passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2023. Barbara was born on December 8, 1934 to Dalton Langlinais and Delphine Comeaux Langlinais.

Barbara was a life long resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. When she was younger, she used to assist her parents at Dalton Grocery on Oak St in Biloxi. Later in...

Graceland Ann Lebo

Graceland Ann Lebo

Mar 29, 2023

 

Graceland Ann Lebo passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at 1:45 a.m.

Graceland is the daughter of LaShay Lebo and Leotha Jones. She has 2 sisters, Shy’Rose Ranee Lebo and Shay’La Lynn Lebo, with many more siblings; grandmothers, Nessa Lebo and Katherine White; grandfathers, Curtis Bosarge and Robert Lee Jones; special uncle, Lance Lebo; and many more aunts...

Destiny Starr McLemore Stanley

Destiny Starr McLemore Stanley

Mar 28, 2023

Destiny Starr McLemore Stanley, age 24, of Vancleave passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2023.

Destiny was born on January 16, 1999 in Pascagoula, MS. She attended Vancleave High School and was of Christian faith. She loved being with friends, family and mostly her boys. She enjoyed going to the creek and being silly with people she loved. She always...

Maureen Phyllis Destefano

Maureen Phyllis Destefano

Mar 28, 2023

Maureen Phyllis Destefano, age 80, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2023.

Graveside service will be held on Friday, April 7, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Biloxi National Cemetery.

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Maureen Phyllis Destefano.

 

Richard Arlen Williams

Richard Arlen Williams

Mar 28, 2023

Richard Arlen “Dick” Williams, AKA “Didactic Dick” and “Dr. Dick”, 84, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 in Gulfport.

Dick was born on February 14, 1939 in Johnstown, PA to George and Rosetta Nee Flenner Williams.  He graduated from Johnstown Central Senior High School in 1957; attended Otterbein College, Westerville, OH freshman year 1957-58; University of...

Darlene Ann Kittell

Darlene Ann Kittell

Mar 28, 2023

Darlene Ann Spratley Kittell, 72 of Latimer, MS surrounded by family and love went to be with The Lord on Tuesday, March 28, 2023.

She was a wonderful Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Sister, Aunt, and Friend. She loved her family and it showed all throughout her life. She loved to go on adventures, fishing, hunting, playing bingo, but most of...

David Lee Warfield

David Lee Warfield

Mar 28, 2023

 

David Lee Warfield, age 71, passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 in Gulfport, MS.

David was born in Gulfport on March 21, 1952. He graduated from Gulfport East High School in 1970 and attended Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College from 1970 until 1972. David was a 3rd generation owner of Warfield Autobody Shop. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, music,...

Hilda Earnestine Gaskin

Hilda Earnestine Gaskin

Mar 27, 2023

Hilda Earnestine Gaskin passed away Monday, March 27, 2023.

Mrs Gaskin was transferred to Memory Chapel in Laural, MS. View and sign full tribute at Hilda Earnestine Gaskin Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information (memorychapellaurel.com) 

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Hilda Earnestine Gaskin.

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