Obituaries
Bessie Mae Moore Bennett
Mar 19, 2023
Bessie Mae Bennett, age 67 of Vancleave, MS passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2023 in New Orleans, LA.
She was born on March 4, 1956 in Vancleave, MS to Napoleon and Cornelia Moore. She attended school up until the eighth grade. She was a homemaker. Some of her specialty foods were Beef tips and Spaghetti, Dressing at Christmas, and...
Geneva Louise Thomas
Mar 18, 2023
Geneva Louise Thomas, 83, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2023 in Biloxi.
Mrs. Thomas was transferred from Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home on Howard Avenue in Biloxi to Forest Lawn Funeral Home in Saraland, AL for services.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Geneva Louise Thomas.
Amareeon Machi-Mason Carter
Mar 18, 2023
Amareeon Machi Mason Carter, 19, of Gulfport, Mississippi passed away suddenly on March 18, 2023. Amareeon was born on August 6, 2003 to Jacquelynn Rose Curry in Gulfport, Mississippi.
Amareeon graduated distinguished from Gulfport High School in 2021. After graduating, he went on to work for O’Briens Diesel Mechanic. Following that, he went to work for DHD offshore services with...
Margaret Eileen Verdegan
Mar 18, 2023
Eileen Verdegan, age 73, of Saucier, MS passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2023.
Eileen was a longtime resident of the MS Gulf Coast. She graduated from PMHS in 1967 and went on to earn an Associates Degree from PRCC in 1969 and a Bachelor of Science degree majoring in Elementary Education from MS University of MS for Women in...
Lisa Garner Boone
Mar 18, 2023
Lisa Garner Boone, age 61, of Gulfport, MS died Saturday, March 18, 2023 following a fierce battle with breast cancer.
She was born in New Orleans, LA on September 11, 1961 to parents B.J. “Jack” Garner and Carrie Dillard Garner. Lisa grew up in Gulfport with her sister, Debbie Ward, and was a graduate of USM with a degree in...
James Allen Williams, Sr.
Mar 17, 2023
Mr. James Allen Williams, Sr., age 75, of Ocean Springs, Mississippi passed away on Friday, March 17, 2023.
Mr. James was born on November 8, 1947 to James Augustus Williams and Violet Williams in Montgomery, Alabama. He was a long-time resident of the MS Gulf Coast. He received his Master's of electrician degree at MGCCC. He was employed at Ingalls,...
Dianne Lee Deason Cochran
Mar 17, 2023
Dianne Lee Deason Cochran, age 74, of Biloxi, passed away on Friday, March 17, 2023, in Biloxi, MS. After battling heart disease, she was welcomed into heaven on Friday, March 17, 2023, by her loved ones who were waiting for her.
Dianne was born on August 9, 1948, at Southern Baptist Hospital in New Orleans, LA. She graduated from...
Jeanne Rawlinson
Mar 17, 2023
Jeanne Rawlinson, age 89, of Ocean Springs, passed away on Friday, March 17, 2023.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, March 31, 2023 at Finley Cemetery. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport is honored to serve the Rawlinson family.
Robert Barrett Fishman
Mar 17, 2023
Our beloved Robert Barrett Fishman tragically left us on March 17, 2023.
Preceding his untimely departure from this world was his grandparents, Ann & Frank Macklin and Hal & Rhoda Fishman and various aunts & uncles. He has left behind a loving family mother, Kathleen Macklin; father, William “Bill” Fishman (DeAnn); and sister, Nicole Lee (Alex). He was also...
Paulette Cox Mclain
Mar 16, 2023
Mary Paulette Cox Mclain, age 66 of Waveland, passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2023.
Paulette was born on September 8, 1956 at Southern Baptist Hospital in New Orleans, LA, the daughter of Paul Cox Sr. and Rita Bopp Cox. Paulette’s life was devoted to her children and grandchildren, as well as all those she called family. She worked 20+...
Patricia Ann Beach
Mar 14, 2023
Patricia Ann Beach, age 81, passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2023.
She attended Grace Memorial Baptist Church in Gulfport where she had many friends who supported her in her journey with Christ. Patricia was passionate about cooking and loved to read.
Her husband of 60 years, Delaine Beach, preceded her in death. Together, they raised three children; Gary...
Tony Vernon Moss
Mar 14, 2023
Mr. Tony Vernon Moss, age 65, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2023.
There are no services scheduled at this time.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Moss.
Warren William Caille
Mar 14, 2023
Warren William Caille, age 102 of Cookeville, died Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at Ocean Springs Hospital in Ocean Springs, Mississippi.
He was transferred to Dyer Funeral Home in Cookeville, Tennessee for services. https://www.dyerfh.com
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Caille.
Elizabeth Simon Lorenz
Mar 14, 2023
Elizabeth Barbara Lorenz, age 97 of New Orleans, LA passed away on March 14, 2023.
She was born on June 14, 1925 in Buffalo, NY and was a longtime resident of Holbrook, NY. She moved to the Coast in 1989, where she was a resident of the Villa Maria Retirement Community. She was a member and library volunteer at St....
Judy Lena Schultz Broussard
Mar 14, 2023
Judy Schultz Broussard was born on February 10, 1940 on the Point in Biloxi, Mississippi, the daughter of Thomas James Schultz and Ophelia Quigley Schultz. Being born a fisherman's daughter, the love of the Gulf was deeply engraved in her soul. She always fought for Biloxi and its heritage. After a strong battle, she was welcomed to Heaven on March...
Loraine Jean Brodie
Mar 14, 2023
Loraine Jean Brodie, age 94, of Gulfport, passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2023.
She was born Loraine Jean Costa, in Oakland, CA on March 20, 1928, to parents, Manuel and Georgina Maura Costa. Loraine was raised by her Momma and Poppa, Loriano and Josephine Souza Costa.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, George Costa;...
Laura EunaV. Brown
Mar 14, 2023
Laura EunaV. Brown, 87, passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2023. Laura was born in Saucier, MS on July 24, 1935 to John and Laura Bellew.
Laura was a lifelong resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She enjoyed spending as much time with her family as she could.
She is preceded in death...
Katharina Joyce Murphy
Mar 13, 2023
Katharina Joyce (Phillips) Murphy, 72, of Perkinston, MS passed away on Monday, March 13, 2023 in Gulfport.
There are no services scheduled for Mrs. Murphy at this time.
Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Home, O'Neal Road, Gulfport is honored to serve the Murphy family.
William Joseph Holland
Mar 12, 2023
William Joseph Holland, age 85, of Biloxi, Mississippi, passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2023.
A lifelong resident of the coast, William was preceded in death by his parents, Gilbert A Holland and Audrey d’Aquin Holland; sister, Carol Broussard; and brother, George Holland.
He is survived by his brother, Gilbert Holland; his three children, Mark (Dina) Holland, Brad (Peggy)...
Aldora "Sugar" Arcement Ross
Mar 11, 2023
Aldora “Sugar” Arcement Ross of Vancleave, MS, 90 years old, died on Saturday, March 11, 2023.
Mrs. Ross was born on May 15, 1932 in Violet, LA. She was of the Catholic/Episcopal faith.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Rene and Esma Savoy Arcement; her brothers, Rene Jr., Marcel, Russell and Charles Arcement of Violet, LA; her...
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