Obituaries
Nancy Jean Taylor
Nov 14, 2023
Nancy Jean Taylor, or “Granny Johnson” as she loved to call herself, went to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on November 14, 2023 (her dearly beloved brother’s, Drue, birthday). Nancy was one of a kind. Fun, courageous, strong, caring, supportive. And so much more. She loved Jesus, loved her family, and loved her friends.
Nancy was born in...
Lisa Howe Marsh
Nov 13, 2023
Lisa Howe Marsh, a native of Biloxi, Mississippi, found joy in life's simple pleasures. She enjoyed spending time outdoors and had a soft spot for animals, adopting countless rescues over the years.
She enjoyed a long career at the Florida Department of Health, where she ran a program to avoid doctor shortages in the state. A survivor of lung cancer,...
Avery Isaac Johnson
Nov 13, 2023
Avery Isaac "Piggy" Johnson, 19, of Gulfport, Mississippi, passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023 in Biloxi, Mississippi. Avery was a native of Gulfport, and worked as a Deputy Circuit Clerk for Harrison County under Connie Ladner.
Avery was the best brother, son, cousin, nephew, and friend around. He never met a stranger, and always had a smile and kind...
Alfred "Al" James Dehon, Jr.
Nov 13, 2023
Alfred “Al” James Dehon, Jr., age 82, of Biloxi, Mississippi passed away on November 13, 2023. Al was born to Alfred J. Dehon, Sr. and Marvell Rogers Dehon on March 2, 1941 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Al loved reminiscing and telling stories of his youth growing up on the mean streets of the Irish Channel neighborhood of New Orleans with...
Margaret "Monk" Carroll Butte Booth
Nov 12, 2023
Margaret “Monk” Carroll Butte Booth, 88, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2023 at her home in Biloxi.
Mrs. Booth was born on February 8, 1935 in Biloxi, MS to Stanley and Ellen Butte. She earned her Bachelors Degree at Randolph-Macon Women’s College. Mrs. Booth was a life member of the Biloxi Yacht Club and past...
Reverend John Wayne McManus
Nov 11, 2023
Reverend John Wayne McManus, 59, of Gulfport, MS, passed away Saturday, November 11, 2023, in Gulfport, MS.
He was born November 21, 1963, in Miami, FL to Doris Millares and Bruce McManus. John was a cab driver and enjoyed coin and stamp collecting.
He was preceded in death by his father, Bruce McManus.
John is survived by his mother, Doris...
Johnny Carson Mullen Sr.
Nov 11, 2023
Johnny Carson Mullen Sr., 73, of Gulfport passed away Saturday, November 11, 2023. Mr. Mullen was born in Biloxi, Mississippi on February 9, 1950, to Charles Edward Mullen Sr. and Connie Mullen.
Mr. Mullen graduated from Biloxi High School. Following graduation, he worked as a mechanic at Pringle Ford in D’Iberville for 14 years. He then began working as...
Georgia Mae Davenport
Nov 10, 2023
Georgia Mae Davenport, age 88, of Long Beach, passed away on Friday, November 10, 2023.
Georgia was born on July 28, 1935 in Osceola, AR to George Warren and Annie Mae Moore Warren. She was a Personnel Manager for K-Mart.
Georgia was preceded in death by her husband, Norman Ray Davenport and son, Danny Ray Davenport.
Survivors include her...
Joe Frank Vanhooser
Nov 10, 2023
Joe Frank Vanhooser "Pops", 82, of Biloxi, passed away Friday, November 10, 2023.
Joe was born November 9, 1941 in Gainesboro, TN to Jewel and Perry Frank Vanhooser. He attended Jackson County High School and then joined the United States Air Force. In 1991, Joe retired from the US Air Force as Chief Master Sergeant. Later, he worked at Keesler...
Irene M. Schwan
Nov 10, 2023
Irene M. Schwan passed away November 10, 2023, two blocks from where she was born at home on Howard Avenue to Joseph and Lena Morice and only one block from where she was baptized at Nativity BVM Church 104 years ago.
She spent her entire 104 years in Biloxi. She lived an incredible life growing up in the apartment...
Eugene Rominger
Nov 9, 2023
CPO, Gene Rominger, 78, beloved husband, father and brother, passed from this earth to his eternal home in Heaven on November 9, 2023 at home. He was born on June 6, 1945 in New Jersey, but was raised in Indiana.
He is proceeded in death by his parents, Eugene O’Neill and Sophie Marcella Zwolinski Rominger; a brother, Glen A Rominger; a sister, JoAnn...
John L. Bailey
Nov 9, 2023
John L. Bailey, 90 of Ocean Springs, passed away on November 9, 2023.
John was born in Huddon Heights, NJ where he lived until High School. He then moved to Long Branch and Monthouth Beach, NJ during his freshman year at Rutger’s University. He joined the USAF in December of 1952 where he was an aircraft radio technician. He was...
Michael L. "Mike" Smith
Nov 8, 2023
Michael L. “Mike” Smith, age 81 of Ocean Springs passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2023. Mike was born on September 25, 1942 in Fort Morgan, CO to Roy and Virginia Smith. From Colorado the Smith family moved to Napa, CA when Mike was a young child. While growing up in Napa, Mike met and married Beverly, where they...
Joann T. Ruquet
Nov 8, 2023
Joann T. Ruquet, 83, formerly of Pascagoula, MS, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2023 in her home in Biloxi, MS. Joann was a loving mother, adoring grandmother and great-grandmother, sister, and a friend to many.
Joann was born on January 17, 1940 in Preston, MS.
After rearing her 4 children, Joann pursued a career in the retail industry,...
Rhonda Harris
Nov 7, 2023
Rhonda Harris passed away November 7, 2023. Mrs. Harris was born March 23, 1973.
For additional information on service arrangements and for the full obituary please check with Porter Funeral Home in Louisville, MS.
Rhonda Phillips Harris Obituary 2023 - Porter Funeral Home
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Rhonda Harris.
Hai Thanh Tran
Nov 7, 2023
Hai Thanh Tran, 76, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 in Biloxi.
Visitation will be held at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home on Howard Avenue in Biloxi from 11:00 am until 5:00 pm on Thursday, November 9, 2023 and Friday, November 10, 2023 and from 8:30 am until 9:30 am on Saturday, November 11, 2023 followed by a...
Agnes Paula Hire
Nov 6, 2023
ODE TO PAULA
First born to Estelle and Paul
Big sister to Jerry, Marcia, and Julia
Sacred Heart Girls High School
St. Dominics School of Nursing, RN
University of Texas, BA Degree with High Honors
Hospital and operating room nurse
Successful sales career with Baxter-Travenol
Big city resident: New York, Los Angeles, Dallas, New Orleans
Then: San Miguel Allende, Mexico,...
Alton Raymond LeFebvre
Nov 6, 2023
Col. Alton R. LeFebvre, (US Army Retired), age 96, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023, in Gulfport.
Alton was born in King’s Daughters Hospital on September 18, 1927, and lived his early years in MS City. He attended MS City Elementary School, (the home of Lynn Meadows Discovery Center), and then attended Gulfport High School. While...
Alice Maria Capal
Nov 6, 2023
Alice Maria Capal, age 99, of Gautier, MS passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023 in Biloxi.
Mrs. Capal was a longtime resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. She was a loving mother, grandmother and mother-in-law. She will be greatly missed by loved ones, family, friends and all people that knew her. Mrs. Capal was born in Prague, Czech...
Richard H. Janeway
Nov 5, 2023
Richard H. Janeway, age 77, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023 in Gulfport.
Richard was born in Kingston, NY, on September 25, 1946, to Walser and Ann Janeway. He graduated from Palo Duro High School in 1965. He continued his education at the College of Virgin Island (1967), Olivet College (1969), Cleveland Institute of Electronics (1975), National Tech...
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