Obituaries
William Kessler Clendenon
Jan 10, 2024
Mr. William Kessler Clendenon, 78, of Gulfport, MS, passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at his home, surrounded by family, in Gulfport, MS.
Mr. Kessler was born on August 31, 1945, in Meridian, MS to the late Willie Arsie Clendenon and Madie Van Dorn Wilkins Clendenon. He attended Mason Chamberlain Academy where he acquired his GED before going into the...
Patricia "Pat" Kay Wilson
Jan 10, 2024
Patricia "Pat" Kay Wilson, age 76, of Gulfport, passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, January 10, 2024.
Pat was a long-time resident of Gulfport. She was born December 27, 1947 in Liverpool, England to the late Harold and Laura Rickard.
Pat was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Larry L. Wilson Sr.
She is survived by her stepdaughter,...
Ronald E. Smith
Jan 10, 2024
Ronald E. Smith, 78, of Atmore, AL and formerly of Gulfport died Wednesday, January 10, 2024, in Atmore.
Mr. Smith was born in Gulfport and had been a resident of Alabama for about 20 years. He was a graduate of Notre Dame High School in Biloxi and also a graduate of Mississippi State University. Mr. Smith previously served in the US...
Norma Eileen James
Jan 10, 2024
Norma Eileen Kelly James, 83 of Mobile, AL passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 in Pensacola, FL.
She was born on December 24, 1940 in Panama, Republic of Panama to Mountage Richard Kelly and Olga Grant Kelly. She graduated High School. She loved sewing, baking, and some crafts. She was a dedicated wife and Homemaker.
Norma was preceded in...
Shirley Jean Stone Bond
Jan 10, 2024
Shirley Jean Stone Bond, age 86, of Caledonia, MS passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 in Columbus, MS.
Shirley was born on May 24, 1937 in Phil Campbell, AL. She was of the Baptist faith.
Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Bond.
Survivors include her son, Raymond “Ozzie” Bond (Dee); sisters, Totsy Daniel and Nellie...
Kathy Wendling Andrews
Jan 10, 2024
Katherine “Kathy” Stella Wendling Andrews, of Gulfport passed away suddenly on the evening of Tuesday, January 10, 2024 in Gulfport, MS at the age of 73.
Kathy was born in Gulfport, MS on July 28, 1950 to proud parents Alphonse and Kathleen Wendling. She was their first born and became the oldest of 7. She graduated from Gulfport East High...
Ben Allen Stuart
Jan 10, 2024
Ben Allen Stuart, 92, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 in Biloxi.
Mr. Stuart was born on June 18, 1931 in Meridian, MS to Everett and Lucy Green Stuart. He worked as a Media Master Instructor and a Personnel Management Data System. Mr. Stuart was employed with Ingalls Shipbuilding as an electrician. He served his...
William "Joe" Robinson
Jan 9, 2024
William “Joe” Robinson passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at the age of 61 in Gulfport, MS with his son and daughter-in-law at his side.
Born on September 13 ,1962 in California he is preceded in death by both his mother and father, Viola and William Robinson. Joe lived his life to the fullest as long as he could. He...
Richard Clarke Handy
Jan 7, 2024
Richard Clarke Handy, better known as “Duke,” of Biloxi, passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2024, at the age of 85.
Duke was born in New Bedford, Massachusetts. He joined the Navy in 1956, three days before his 18th birthday, gladly serving his country aboard the U.S.S. Boston. He later worked for the U.S. Postal Service in Springfield, Massachusetts for over...
Wendy Edson
Jan 7, 2024
Wendy Edson, age 83 of Ocean Springs, passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2024.
Wendy was born in Tamworth, England on March 11, 1940. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend that will be missed by all that knew and loved her.
Wendy is proceeded in death by her husband, Ronnie Edson Sr.; her parents, Charles and Irene Paylor;...
Ida M. Mullen
Jan 7, 2024
Ida M. Mullen, 75 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on January 7, 2024.
No services will be held. Please check back for full obituary.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Homes is honored to serve the family of Ida M. Mullen.
Seth James Carter
Jan 6, 2024
Seth James Carter, also known as “Seffers” or “Carter”, age 35, passed away on January 6, 2024 at home leaving behind a legacy of love, affection, and cherished memories.
He was born to his contagiously charismatic mother, Christy Lynn Sechrest and father, James Cary Carter on December 29, 2988. Seth was a devoted partner to Holly Amber Williams and a...
Mary Elizabeth Bourg
Jan 6, 2024
Mary Elizabeth Bourg, 88, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away Saturday, January 6, 2024. She was born in Hattiesburg, MS on February 24, 1935 to Willie and Charlotte Jackson.
Mary lived on the Gulf Coast since 1958 and was longtime resident of Gulf Hills. She was employed at Ferson Optics for over 40 years. Mary took her work seriously...
Raymond Bialka
Jan 5, 2024
Raymond Bialka, 90, of Biloxi, MS passed away Friday, January 5, 2024. Raymond was born January 18, 1933.
No services are being held at this time.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Raymond Bialka.
John Dwaine Ervine
Jan 5, 2024
John Dwaine Ervine, 87, passed away in Gulfport, MS on January 5th, 2024 from complications following a stroke on November 8, 2023. John was born in Billings, MT, to parents Albert (Red) Ervine and Edna Kerner Ervine. He was raised in Portland, OR, where he graduated from Jefferson High School and attended Portland State University before joining the U.S. Army...
Valerie Rogers
Jan 5, 2024
Valerie Rogers, age 77, of Gulfport, passed away on Friday, January 5, 2024.
Valerie was born on June 19, 1946 in VA. She graduated from high school in New Orleans, LA. Valerie was a chef by profession and she enjoyed road trips, gambling, novels, and cinema.
Valerie was preceded in death by her husband, Calvin Rogers (2010); father, Albert...
Kathryn Louise Douglas
Jan 5, 2024
Kathryn Louise Douglas, 98, of Woolmarket, MS passed away at her home on Friday, January 5, 2024.
Mrs. Douglas was born on February 17, 1925 in Brookhaven, MS to Horace and Polly Gibson. She was a faithful member of Woolmarket Baptist Church and a longtime Sunday School teacher. Mrs. Douglas enjoyed fishing, gardening, reading and quilting.
She was preceded in death by...
Charles Field Munger III
Jan 5, 2024
Charles Field Munger III, 88, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away Friday, January 5, 2024. He was born in New London, Connecticut to Charles Field Munger Jr. and Nancy Crane Munger.
Charles retired after 21 years in the Air Force as Master Sergeant and served two tours in Viet Nam. He received the Bronze Star, Army Good Conduct, USAF...
Terry Lynn Fordemwalt
Jan 4, 2024
Terry Lynn Fordemwalt, age 71, went to be with the Lord on January 4, 2024 in Ocean Springs, Mississippi.
Terry was born in Kansas City, Missouri on September 15, 1952. He was preceded in death by his parents, Amos and Lillian Fordemwalt; and his brother, John Fordemwalt.
As one of seven children, life was busy and lively. He was involved...
John Paul Askey
Jan 3, 2024
John Paul Askey, March 27, 1926 – January 3, 2024, passed away at age 97 in Gulfport, MS, after a short illness.
John was born in Windber, PA to Anna (Ruschak) and Paul John Askey, a small coal mining town in Western Pennsylvania. After graduating high school, he got permission from his father to join the Navy before his...
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