Obituaries
James "Jim" Rutland
Jun 22, 2023
Mr. James “Jim” Rutland, age 84, went home to be with Jesus on Thursday, June 22, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.
Jim was born and raised in Collins, MS, graduating from Collins High School. He joined the Marine Corp, serving 4 years, then served in the Army National Guard for several years as an officer.
Jim and...
Jeffery David Taylor
Jun 21, 2023
Jeffery David Taylor, 37, of Vancleave, MS passed away Wednesday, June 21, 2023. Jeffery was born February 8, 1986 in Harrison, AR.
No services are being held at this time.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Jeffery David Taylor.
Fabian Joseph Raab Jr.
Jun 21, 2023
Fabian Joseph Raab Jr., 87, passed away Wednesday, June 21, 2023. Mr. Raab was born November 27, 1935.
No services are being held at this time.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Fabian Joseph Raab Jr.
Jacqueline Eleanor Skrmetta
Jun 21, 2023
Jacqueline E. Skrmetta passed away peacefully on June 21st, 2023, at the age of 85, surrounded by her husband, sons and immediate family. Jackie was a lifelong resident of Biloxi and a 1955 graduate of Sacred Heart Girl’s High School. She was a member of Nativity BVM Catholic Church, the same church where she married the love of her life...
Anthony "Ant" Briggs Jr.
Jun 19, 2023
Anthony “Ant” Briggs Jr., 30, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away Monday, June 19, 2023. Anthony was born September 4, 1992 in Newport, RI to Lisa and Anthony Briggs Sr.
In 2011, Anthony graduated from Ocean Springs High School. After graduation, he went on to receive his associates degree. Anthony was the king of fantasy football like it was his job....
Thaddeus Romanowski Jr.
Jun 18, 2023
Thaddeus “Ted” Romanowski, Jr., age 77 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away in his home on Sunday, June 18, 2023.
Ted was born on May 8, 1946, in East Chicago, IN and was a long-time resident of Chesterton, IN. He graduated from Emerson High School in 1965 and served in the U.S. Army. Ted worked for many years as a...
Willie "Bert" Turnage
Jun 18, 2023
Willie “Bert” Turnage, age 90, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2023.
Bert was a long-time resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Earlier in life he joined the United States Air Force and served in the Korean War. During his time in the service, he received a Good Conduct Medal and a National Defense Service...
MSgt Mark Allan Edwards
Jun 17, 2023
MSgt Mark Allan Edwards, 66, of Biloxi, MS passed away Saturday, June 17, 2023. Mark was born April 2, 1957 in Indianapolis, IN to Donald and Sylvia Edwards.
Mark joined the United States Air Force, where he served proudly for 23 years. While in the Air Force, he received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Southern Mississippi. Following his...
Laurence Rayburn Mullinax
Jun 17, 2023
Laurence Rayburn Mullinax, age 75, of Biloxi, passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2023.
Laurence was born at Kessler Air Force Base; his family was stationed at several bases throughout the country. His favorite memories were of their time they were stationed in Hawaii. He graduated from Biloxi High School and went into the Air Force in 1967. He served...
Paul Hampton Shannon
Jun 16, 2023
Paul Hampton Shannon, age 76, known by most everyone as “Hamp”, as well as LT or Coach to others, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on Friday, June 16, 2023.
He was born on November 7, 1946 in Ripley, MS to Dr. Paul King Shannon and Martha Thurmond Shannon. He graduated from WP Daniel High School in New Albany, MS and Mississippi...
Christina Davis
Jun 15, 2023
Christina Davis, age 66, of Saucier, MS passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2023.
Christina was born to Jesus Guerrero and Consuelo Cortez on October 14, 1956 in Oakland, California. She was raised in Concord, California by her dad, Jesus and mom, Angie. She held many jobs which she excelled in, including Redding Petroleum and Ohio Casualty Insurance.
Christina was...
Betty Joyce Page White
Jun 13, 2023
Betty Joyce White, age 89, of Gulfport, passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2023.
Betty was born on September 8, 1933. She owned and operated Joyce’s Quick Stop on 28th Street in Gulfport for many years. Betty retired from A&P grocery store after many years. She later did home health care.
Betty loved to cook and was known for...
James Abner "Jim" Head, Jr.
Jun 13, 2023
James Abner “Jim” Head, Jr., age 86, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2023 at his home in Gulfport.
Jim was born in Gulfport, MS on March 12, 1937. He was the first born of three wonderful children of parents, James A. Head, Sr. and Helen V. Head, also of Gulfport. Jim Married his beautiful wife, Janie L. Head,...
John Benton "Jac" Robinson, Jr.
Jun 13, 2023
John Benton “Jac” Robinson, Jr., 74, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 in Gulfport.
Jac was born on January 13, 1949 in Portsmouth, VA to Helen Emily Lockwood and John Benton Robinson, Sr. He served in the US Army and was presented the National Defense Service Medal and a Bronze Star for his service in Vietnam. ...
Betty F. Irwin Harper
Jun 13, 2023
Betty F. Irwin Harper went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, June 13, 2023.
Mrs. Harper was a homemaker, Sunday School Teacher, Seamstress, and a wonderful mother and grandmother.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Dennis (Olive) Wood; her husbands, William E. Irwin and Paul D. Harper; daughter, Denise (Albert) Wainwright; grandchildren, Janice Necaise, Courtney Schnitzer, and Will...
Eugene Reid "Gene" Cannette, Jr.
Jun 11, 2023
Eugene Reid “Gene” Cannette, Jr., age 60, of Biloxi, MS went into eternal rest on Sunday, June 11, 2023 at his residence.
He is preceded in death by his father Eugene Reid Cannette, Sr.; and his sister, Shelli Cannette Green.
Gene is survived by his mother, Nell Broussard Cannette; his son, Zachary Cannette; and brother, Dane Cannette.
There...
James Leonard Tarrant, Jr.
Jun 11, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of James Leonard Tarrant, Jr, “Leonard”, of Ocean Springs, MS. He was surrounded by his loving family as he peacefully passed away in the early hours of June 11, 2023. Leonard’s life was dedicated to his family, Church, and community.
Leonard was born on May 5, 1943, in...
John Enos Rose, II
Jun 10, 2023
John Enos Rose II, age 87, passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2023.
John was born on December 18, 1935, a long-time resident of Taunton, MA, and joined his family on the Gulf Coast three years ago. He was an avid reader and a man of few words, but when he talked people listened. John was proud of his...
Tamrah Cherie Galle Daboussi
Jun 10, 2023
After a lengthy illness, Tamrah Cherie Galle Daboussi, age 58, Ocean Springs MS passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2023.
She was born on October 23, 1964 in Biloxi, MS. She was a graduate of OSHS in 1982. She enjoyed baking, cooking, and crocheting and loved her grandchildren.
Tamrah was preceded in death by her parents, Bernard Galle and Ted Marie...
Robert Earl Cox, Sr.
Jun 10, 2023
On Saturday, June 10, 2023, Robert Earl Cox, Sr., of Ocean Springs, left behind a large, loving family and a host of friends as he journeyed from this world to continue his life in Heaven.
Robert was born on September 5th, 1932, in New Orleans to Harold Ivan Cox and Elise Ryan Cox. He attended St. Alphonsus and Ocean Springs...
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