Obituaries

Nancy Jean Taylor

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...