Obituaries

Jason Norman

Jason Norman

Jan 22, 2023

Jason Norman, 51, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2023. Additional arrangements and services are being provided by McDonald Funeral Home in Picayune, MS.

 

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Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Jason Norman.

Alva Savanis Pritchard, Jr.

Alva Savanis Pritchard, Jr.

Jan 22, 2023

Alva Savanis “Doony” Pritchard, Jr., age 85, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2023 at his home in Gulfport.

He was born in Handsboro on March 17, 1937 to Alva Pritchard, Sr. and Jessie Mae Anderson.  After graduating high school, he was employed as a crane operator.  He received the “Loving Husband, Amazing Father and True Friend”...

Alva Savanis Pritchard, Jr.

Alva Savanis Pritchard, Jr.

Jan 22, 2023

Alva Savanis Pritchard, Jr., 85, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2023 in Gulfport.

There are no services scheduled at this time.

Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Home, O'Neal Road, Gulfport is honored to serve the Pritchard family.

Patricia Evans Saucier

Patricia Evans Saucier

Jan 21, 2023

Patricia Ann Evans Saucier, 91, of Gulfport, MS passed away on January 21, 2023.

Patricia was born August 22, 1931 in Gulfport to Fred L. Evans and Dorothy (Jones) Evans of Gulfport.  She was a graduate of St. John’s Catholic High School and worked as a bookkeeper for a number of employers, including Gulf Coast Military Academy and Harrison Central...

Thomas Eugene Grant

Thomas Eugene Grant

Jan 20, 2023

Thomas Eugene Grant, age 66, of Ocean Springs, passed away on Friday, January 20, 2023 at Ocean Springs Hospital.

He was born on May 11, 1956 in Gulfport, MS to Elmer Grant and Doris Beasley. He worked for CBI where he was able to travel to many places including St. Lucia. He worked for many of the casinos on the...

Shirley Pelt

Shirley Pelt

Jan 19, 2023

Shirley Pelt, age 77, of Gulfport passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2023. The graveside service will be held on Thursday, February 2, 2023 at Finley Cemetery in Gulfport. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport is honored to serve the Pelt family.

Carol N. Smith

Carol N. Smith

Jan 19, 2023

Carol N. Smith, age 82, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away January 19, 2023.

Carol was the wife of the late Major Kenneth S. Smith and devoted mother to Robyn L. Smith.  She was preceded in death by her mother, Hazel Lee; uncles, Joseph Conger Lee, Riley Nelson (RN) Lee, Daniel (Sony) Lee, and George Lee; aunts, Ruth Worthington and...

Barbara Ann Pugh

Barbara Ann Pugh

Jan 19, 2023

Barbara Ann Pugh, age 85, of Biloxi, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 19, 2023, in Mobile, Alabama.

She was born in Texarkana, Texas, to Eugene James Lee and Bonnie Pate Lee on April 6, 1937. Barbara married the love of her life, James Ted Pugh, on January 16, 1953, in Purcell, Oklahoma.

Barbara was a...

Joseph Alan Jones

Joseph Alan Jones

Jan 19, 2023

 

Joseph A. Jones, age 67, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2023.

Joseph was born August 13, 1955 in Kosciusko, MS to William C. and Evelyn Delores Jones.He met his beloved wife, Sharon B. Jones when they were teenagers in New Orleans, LA where they shared a story book romance. They were married on August 14,...

David L. "Dobber" Dobbs

David L. "Dobber" Dobbs

Jan 19, 2023

 

David Lee “Dobber” Dobbs, a strong-willed and determined man with a warm and soft heart, passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2023 at the age of 63. Dobber exhaled his last breath and his good heart pumped its last beat at Select Specialty Hospital in Gulfport, MS, surrounded by his loving, caring and dedicated sister, Rachel and the dedicated...

Gary "Beau" Francis Gollott III

Gary "Beau" Francis Gollott III

Jan 19, 2023

 

Gary “Beau” Francis Gollott III, age 40, of Biloxi gained his heavenly wings on Thursday, January 19, 2023.

Beau was a lifelong resident of Biloxi, MS. He was a loving son, grandson, nephew, and cousin who touched so many lives and hearts. Beau was a 2003 graduate of the Harrison County Child Development Center. There he presided as King...

James Engelhardt

James Engelhardt

Jan 18, 2023

James Engelhardt, age 33, of Columbia, MS, passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2023.

He was transferred to Colonial Funeral Home in Columbia, MS. 601-522-1212 https://www.dignitymemorial.com

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of James Engelhardt.

 

Helen Shirley Hutto

Helen Shirley Hutto

Jan 18, 2023

Helen Shirley Hutto, age 90, of Gautier, MS passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2023.

Helen was born on October 20, 1932 in Roanoke, Virginia. She was a stay-at-home wife.

She is preceded in death by her husband; John A. Hutto, USN, CDR, Rt.; daughter, Linda J. Sanford; son, John G. Hutto; and four brothers and six sisters.

She is...

Mia Thi Le

Mia Thi Le

Jan 18, 2023

 

Mia Thi Le, age 7, of Lawrence, MS passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2023. Mia was born July 7, 2015 in Lawrence, MS to Chien Le and Hiep Le.

Mia attended Newton County Elementary. When she wasn’t in school, she enjoyed playing Roblox and spending time with family and friends.

She is survived by her dad, Chien Le; mom, Hiep...

Kevin O'Brien

Kevin O'Brien

Jan 18, 2023

Kevin O'Brien, 74, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2023. 

Kevin was born in Newton, NJ on September 13, 1948 to Bridget and Charles O'Brien. He was the youngest of 6 children. He graduated from Pope John XXIII High School in 1966 and attended college for 2 years before joining the U.S Air Force. He worked in military logistics for 22...

Charles Durham Roberts

Charles Durham Roberts

Jan 18, 2023

Charles Durham Roberts went home to Jesus through death on January 18, 2023. Born on September 10, 1933 in Greensboro, North Carolina, his parents were Alvis Percy "A.P.” Roberts and Gertrude Lilliam Stout. His grandparents were Samuel Ayers Roberts and wife, Sallie Lou Talley; and Dr. Enoch Lewis Stout and wife, Annie L. Jarrell. 

He is preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Ann...

Jerry Wayne Kelly, Sr.

Jerry Wayne Kelly, Sr.

Jan 18, 2023

 

Jerry Wayne Kelly, Sr., age 83, quietly passed away from natural causes at home on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, surrounded by family.

Jerry was born in Hattiesburg on the Ides of March 1939, graduated E. Jefferson High School in 1957, and served in the Navy. Jerry, a successful real estate developer and owner, loved his family, the outdoors, and...

Patrick Damian Foster, Sr.

Patrick Damian Foster, Sr.

Jan 17, 2023

Patrick Damian Foster, Sr., age 46, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2023.

He was born on August 3, 1976 in Biloxi, MS and was a 1994 graduate of D’Iberville High School. He worked at M & D Sandblasting as an industrial sandblaster and painter and was the owner of Pat’s Scrap. During his spare-time he enjoyed...

Sheryl Diane Hinton

Sheryl Diane Hinton

Jan 17, 2023

Sheryl Diane Hinton, age 73, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 in Gulfport.

Sheryl was born in Leland, MS to Melton Wells and Marie Pope Wells.  Her hobbies were watching SEC football, gardening, spending time with her grandchildren, nieces and nephews and movie nights with her husband.  She was a housewife.

She was preceded in death...

Lindsey Carrie Varner

Lindsey Carrie Varner

Jan 17, 2023

Lindsey Carrie Varner, age 46, of Ocean Springs passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at her home. 

Lindsey was born October 5, 1976 at Tyndall Air Force base in Florida. She was raised in an Air Force family that traveled the world. She lived in multiple countries, Italy and Tunisia. Her childhood would give her a lifelong love of international...

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