Obituaries

Allen Fairley, Sr.

Allen Fairley, Sr.

Jun 30, 2023

 

Allen Fairley, Sr., age 65, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Friday, June 30, 2023.

Allen was born on November 27, 1957 in Benndale, MS. He was employed as Set-Up Manager with Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home for 42 dedicated years. He was a man well recognized for his work ethics, always completing a task beyond expectation. Allen enjoyed being out-doors...

Shana Kelly Green

Shana Kelly Green

Jun 30, 2023

Shana Kelly Green, 43 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Friday, June 30, 2023.

She was born on July 25, 1979 in Moorehead City, NC to Dale and Linda Shelton. She was a graduate of Ocean Springs High School. She attended MGCCC and graduated from the paramedic’s course at Yale University. She was employed as a paramedic for seventeen...

Katherine Christeen Tenhet Dozier

Katherine Christeen Tenhet Dozier

Jun 29, 2023

Katherine Christeen Tenhet Dozier passed away peacefully at home on June 29, 2023.

She was born on September 16, 1941 in Maben, MS. She was a graduate of French Camp. Afterward, she joined the Air Force. While serving at Eglin Air Force Base, she met the love of her life, Marvin Allen Dozier, Jr. They wed in 1961. He preceded...

John Keith Gower

John Keith Gower

Jun 29, 2023

 

MSgt John Keith Gower, age 72, passed away Thursday, June 29th, 2023.  John was born December 9th, 1950 in Washington D.C. and grew up in Burtonsville, Maryland.  He graduated from Sherwood High School in 1969.

He joined the United States Air Force and served in Vietnam, Thailand, and South Korea.  He met his wife of 42 years, Myong, during...

"Lanny" Philip Lanier Lang

"Lanny" Philip Lanier Lang

Jun 29, 2023

 

Philip Lanier “Lanny” Lang, age 87, of Gulfport, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 29, 2023.

Lanny was born May 27, 1936 in Gulfport, MS to Edwin Buckner Lang and Montine Lanier Lang. Lanny was raised in Gulfport and was a graduate of Gulfport High School in 1954. He also graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi in 1959.

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Billy Ralph Bryant, Sr.

Billy Ralph Bryant, Sr.

Jun 29, 2023

Billy Ralph Bryant, Sr., 90, of Latimer, MS passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2023 in Ocean Springs, MS.

Billy Ralph, Sr. was born on February 20, 1933 in Taylorsville, MS to W. Ottis Bryant and Bessie L. Hough Bryant. He graduated from St. Martin High School and retired from F&F Distributors. Billy Ralph, Sr. served in the United States...

Jerry Lynn Brooks

Jerry Lynn Brooks

Jun 28, 2023

Jerry Lynn Brooks, age 84, of D’Iberville, passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at St. Joseph’s Hospice in Gulfport.

Mr. Brooks was born in Augusta County, VA on July 12, 1938, to Stella Alderman and Iskol Brooks. He retired from the United States Air Force after 20 years of service. He later retired from the Gulfport VA Hospital....

David "Mark" Stewart, Sr.

David "Mark" Stewart, Sr.

Jun 28, 2023

 

David “Mark” Stewart, Sr., 56, passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. He was born in Biloxi on September 9, 1966 as the oldest child of John Stewart, Jr. and Carolyn Parker Stewart. He grew up in Ocean Springs and began working on his father’s shrimp boat, “Toni Diane”, as a teenager. It was here that he fell in...

Norma Marie Anseman

Norma Marie Anseman

Jun 27, 2023

 

Norma Marie Anseman, age 69, of Biloxi, passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2023.

As a child of an Airforce service member stationed in and outside the US, Norma traveled and met many through her family’s journeys at a young age.  Norma had a passion to live and experience as much as she could throughout her life. Her adventurous spirit...

Ida Mae Gandy Walters

Ida Mae Gandy Walters

Jun 26, 2023

 

It is with great sorrow that our family announces Ida Mae Gandy Walters, 92, of Green Cove Spring, Florida passed away quietly at her home on Monday, June 26, 2023.  She was born in Biloxi, Mississippi on November 23, 1930.  Ida Mae attended Gorenflo Elementary School and Biloxi High School.

Ida Mae had a lovely voice and as a...

Jeffrey Dale Harris

Jeffrey Dale Harris

Jun 26, 2023

Jeffrey Dale Harris, 60, of Elberta, AL, passed away Monday, June 26, 2023, in Ocean Springs, MS. He was born January 29, 1963, in Selma, AL to Vernon and Viva Harris.

He was an active member of the American Legion, Foley, AL. Jeffrey loved Alabama Football, his American Legion family, watching Western shows and drinking sweet tea.  

He is preceded...

Lena J. Ikerd Cannon

Lena J. Ikerd Cannon

Jun 25, 2023

 

Lena J. Ikerd Cannon, 84, of Vancleave, MS, passed away Sunday, June 25, 2023, at her home in Vancleave, MS. She was born November 22, 1938, in Vancleave, MS.

Lena graduated from Vancleave High School, MGCCC and the University of Southern Mississippi, and was a teacher with the Jackson County School District. She was a member of Oak Grove...

Kenneth Girten

Kenneth Girten

Jun 23, 2023

 

Kenneth “Poppa” Leroy Girten, age 80, of Biloxi, MS passed away peacefully June 23,2023.   In 1961, Ken joined the United States Air Force and proudly served his country for the next 25 years. While stationed at Keesler Air Force base, he met the love of his life, Charlotte. He retired from the Air Force as Master Sergeant.  ...

Judy Ann Davis Harder

Judy Ann Davis Harder

Jun 23, 2023

 

Judy Ann Davis Harder passed away peacefully on June 23, 2023, at the age of 63. She was surrounded by family. Judy was a lifelong resident of Vancleave. She was married to her loving husband for 28 years. If you knew Judy, you know that she was an extremely loving, kind, outgoing, and beautiful person. She cleaned houses for...

Thomas Leon Holder, Sr.

Thomas Leon Holder, Sr.

Jun 23, 2023

 

Mr. Thomas Leon Holder, Sr., age 80, of D’Iberville, MS passed away on Friday, June 23, 2023.

Mr. Thomas was born on November 7, 1942 in Mena, AR. He served in the U.S. Air Force for 29 ½ years as a Medical Technician. He was an avid golfer and resided on the MS Gulf Coast since 1988. During his...

Daniel Liebisch

Daniel Liebisch

Jun 22, 2023

Daniel Liebisch, 67, passed away Thursday, June 22, 2023. Daniel was born May 16, 1956.

No services are being held at this time.

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Daniel Liebisch.

Paulette Marguerite Houle

Paulette Marguerite Houle

Jun 22, 2023

Paulette Marguerite Houle, 81, passed away Thursday, June 22, 2023. Paulette was born June 12, 1942.

No services are being held at this time.

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Paulette Marguerite Houle.

Lydia Jane Smart Hoffman

Lydia Jane Smart Hoffman

Jun 22, 2023

Lydia Jane Smart Hoffman was born in Camden, NJ. She spent her childhood years in Greenville, MO and then later in Tacoma, WA. After that, she moved to Houston, TX, where she lived for the better part of 30 years. Lydia went to college and received a degree in business accounting. She worked in that profession for 25 years. Lydia...

Lisa Ann Hall Burnett

Lisa Ann Hall Burnett

Jun 22, 2023

 

Lisa Ann Hall Burnett, 72, of Gautier, MS, passed away Thursday, June 22, 2023, in Ocean Springs, MS. She was born March 17, 1951, in Laurel, MS to Charles Ralph Hall and Theda Windham Hall.

Lisa attended Jones County Schools, graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi, and was a long-time teacher in Moss Point and Pascagoula School Districts....

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