Obituaries
Yvonne Cals Brady
May 12, 2023
Our beloved mother, Yvonne Cals Brady, age 86, of St. Martin peacefully passed away surrounded by her family on Friday, May 12, 2023, after a brief illness.
She was born in Curwensville, PA on March 14, 1937, and was a lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast. She was a loving mother, grandmother and if she was your friend, you...
Keith Daniel Byrd
May 12, 2023
Keith Daniel Byrd, 74 of Biloxi, MS passed away on May 12, 2023.
Keith was a native of the Coast and a longtime resident of Biloxi. He was a graduate of Biloxi High School and was a carpenter and handyman for most of his working career. He enjoyed fishing and woodworking and was a long-standing member of the Biloxi Elks Lodge #606...
Joanne Dewberry Collins
May 11, 2023
Joanne Dewberry Collins, age 90, of Mesa, AZ passed away on May 11, 2023.
Visitation will be held on Friday, May 26, 2023 at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Howard Avenue in Biloxi, from 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow at Biloxi City Cemetery,
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Joanne Dewberry Collins.
Polly Myles
May 11, 2023
Mrs. Polly Myles passed away Thursday, May 11, 2023.
Additional arrangements and services will be provided by Trice Funeral Home in Thomaston, Georgia.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mrs. Polly Myles
Edith Firth Fitzpatrick
May 11, 2023
Our beloved mother, Edith “Edie” Fitzpatrick, age 82 of Biloxi, passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2023. Edie born on December 20, 1940. She was a long-time resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. She loved going to Boomtown and being surrounded by her friends.
She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother and will be missed by everyone that knew her.
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SMSgt James Eugene Derrick
May 10, 2023
SMSgt James Eugene Derrick (USAF retired), age 93, passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 in Gulfport.
Mr. Derrick was a resident of the Armed Forces Retirement Home.
Survivors include his daughter, Brenda F. Wright of Mayflower, AR.
Mr. Derrick was transported from Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport to Ashby Funeral Home in Benton, AR for services and...
Tommy Steed Orr
May 10, 2023
Tommy Steed Orr, 74 of Vancleave, MS passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2023.
He was born on August 18, 1948 in Mobile, AL to Robert Steed Orr and Mable Ramsey. He served in the United States Army.
Tommy was preceded in death by his wife, Alberta “Cookie” Orr; parents, Robert Steed Orr and Mable Beryl Ramsey Orr; siblings, Amelia...
Ronald Adair "Ron" Gibbs
May 9, 2023
Ronald Adair “Ron” Gibbs, age 72, of Gulfport, passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans, LA.
Ron was born on January 3, 1951 in Jacksonville, FL and graduated from Pompano Beach High School. He lived in Pompano Beach until joining the U.S. Air Force in 1978 where he served 20 years. Ron...
Gladys Marie Brooks Totzeck
May 9, 2023
Gladys Marie Brooks Totzeck, 87 of Ocean Springs, MS formerly of Amsterdam, NY, Willington, CT, and Port Charlotte, FL passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2023.
She was born on August 16, 1935 in Amsterdam, NY. She graduated from Amsterdam Catholic School and Albany Nursing Schools. She retired from Mansfield Training School in Mansfield, CT, and then worked for twenty...
Rufus David Mallett
May 8, 2023
Rufus David Mallett, age 59, of Grand Bay, Alabama passed away on May 8, 2023.
Rufus was born on May 11, 1963 to Dave and Coy Ann Mallett in Biloxi, Mississippi. He spent his whole life residing in Vancleave and Grand Bay. He attended college at the University of Southern Mississippi, where he graduated with a degree in Business Administration....
Shirley Jean Parker Williams
May 7, 2023
A Time to Live
For you crated my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful; I know that full well.
Psalms 139: 13-14
Shirley Jean Parker Williams, a Garden City native, was the 5th child born to the late Curley and Marie...
Randall Knight
May 6, 2023
Randall Knight, age 76, of Bay Springs, MS passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2023.
He was transferred to Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Laurel, MS for services.
https://www.colonialchapellaurel.com
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Randall Knight.
Kim Juno Pierron
May 6, 2023
Kim Juno Pierron, age 57, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on May 6, 2023.
Kim was born on August 9, 1965 to Austin Paul Juno, Jr. and Althea Wetwiski Juno Goss in New Orleans, LA. She was an amazing mother, beloved nana, daughter, sister, and friend. She adored spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, gardening, reading, and...
John Thomas “Coach Tommy” Williams, Sr.
May 6, 2023
John Thomas “Coach Tommy” Williams, Sr., age 84 of Biloxi, MS passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 6, 2023. Tommy was born September 20, 1938 in Newton, MS. He graduated from Newton High School in 1956, and then attended East Central Junior College. While in high school and junior college he played football and baseball, and he excelled...
Martha Sanderson Boyce
May 5, 2023
Martha Lee Sanderson Boyce, 77, went to be with her heavenly Father on Friday, May 5, 2023.
Martha was born in Hattiesburg, MS, to M.H. Sanderson and Louella Rodgers Sanderson. Martha graduated from Hattiesburg High School in 1963 and went on to earn a master’s degree in early childhood education at the University of Southern Mississippi. Following graduation, she...
Dolan Curtis Fleming
May 5, 2023
Dolan C. Fleming, former Harrison County Extension Service Agent, passed away on Friday, May 5, 2023 at the age of 91.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Mary Nanelle Fleming. He is survived by his daughter, Merri Lynne Booth (Jim); his grandson, Conner Booth; his brother, Dwight Fleming; his nephews, Ken Fleming, Les Fortenberry and...
Marie Lydia Pavich Doyle
May 5, 2023
Marie Lydia (Pavich) Doyle died peacefully in her apartment in D’Iberville, Friday, May 5, 2023, at the age of 86. Marie was a native of Biloxi, MS, and was of Croatian and French Descent. She lived on the Point of Biloxi until Hurricane Katrina. She was Catholic and a member of Saint Michael’s Catholic Church. She was retired from...
Rebecca Louise Trehern
May 5, 2023
Rebecca Louise Trehern was born January 23, 1944 in Pascagoula, MS. After a lengthy battle with cancer, she passed away peacefully on May 5, 2023. There will be no more tears or sadness or pain as she fellowships with family at the feet of Jesus. She was born with a love and fascination of the medical profession. You might have seen...
Jerry Lee Simmons
May 4, 2023
Jerry Lee Simmons, 77 of Vancleave, MS passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2023.
He was born on November 25, 1945 in Boonville, MS to Paul and Annie Simmons. He completed school up to the seventh grade. He was the co-owner of J&M Custom Cabinets in Ocean Springs with his wife, Mary. He loved to fish and hunt.
Jerry was...
Norman Ray Davenport
May 4, 2023
Norman Ray Davenport, age 85, of Long Beach, passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2023 at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport.
Norman was born on February 20, 1938 in the Mississippi Delta to Charles and Mattie Davenport. He worked as a contractor, roofer, and Mechanic. He enjoyed Spending time with his family, fishing, and football.
Norman is survived by his...
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