Obituaries
Vernon F. Letort
May 4, 2023
Vernon F. Letort, 81 of Latimer, MS, passed away at his home on May 4, 2023.
He was born in Philadelphia, PA on January 3, 1942. He grew up in the St. Martin community, attended Notre Dame Catholic schools before graduating from St. Martin High in 1959.
Vernon was a self-taught carpenter that was regarded as an expert by many...
Ret. CMSgt Ronald Stanley
May 3, 2023
Retired CMSgt Ronald Stanley, age 80, of Pass Christian, passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2023.
Ronald was born December 9, 1942 in Tifton, GA. He graduated from Bremen High School in Bremen, GA. Ronald served in the U.S. Air Force where he received several awards including the Meritorious Service Medal and the Air Force Commendation Medal with three...
Robert Charles Ferro
May 3, 2023
Robert Charles "Bob" Ferro, 81, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Wednesday May 3, 2023 in Gulfport.
Bob was born in Chicago, IL on August 12, 1941. He served his country in the US Army for 14 years and the Army Guard and Reserves for a total of 28 years of military service. He loved antique cars and car races,...
Susan Frances Quave
May 3, 2023
Susan Frances Quave, 78, of D’Iberville, MS passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 in Gulfport.
Ms. Quave was born in Biloxi and was a lifelong resident of D’Iberville. She was employed for over 30 years at Howard Memorial Hospital and Biloxi Regional Hospital as a registered nurse. Ms. Quave loved her dogs and enjoyed being outside bird watching...
Charlotte Rae Shrock
May 2, 2023
Charlotte Shrock, age 81, of Biloxi passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2023.
Mrs. Shrock was a resident of both FL and the MS Gulf Coast. She was a graduate of St. Martin High School and studied at William Carey University. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Biloxi and a longtime nursery coordinator in her career. Family...
Rebecca "Becky" McLain
May 2, 2023
Rebecca “Becky” Rae McLain (nee Karns), 78 of Ocean Springs, passed away peacefully on the morning of May 2, 2023 with her daughter and son-in-law by her side.
Becky, as she was known to all who loved her, was born in Santa Monica, CA on December 11, 1944 to Randolph Hughey Karns and Rachel Crew Karns. She eventually settled in...
William Thomas Hudson
May 2, 2023
William Thomas Hudson, age 82, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on September 30, 1940. He worked for Bellande Beer Company for over 20 years and also worked at Keesler Air Force Base. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, farming and gardening.
William is preceded in death by...
Hazel Bates McDonald
May 2, 2023
Our beautiful and loving mother, Hazel Bates McDonald, age 98, a resident of Pass Christian, went to her heavenly home surrounded by family and friends on Tuesday, May 2, 2023.
Hazel was a pastel artist. She studied with Zel McMath and Quida Tanner. Hazel was a member of both the Gulfport and Pass Christian Art Associations. Her greatest achievements...
Robert "Bob" Jenkins, Jr.
May 1, 2023
Bob Jenkins, 68, passed away Monday, May 1, 2023 in Ocean Springs, MS.He was born on August 31, 1954 in San Antonio, TX. He went to Biloxi High School before obtaining his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Southern Mississippi. He loved to go out on the boat, watch the Saints play football, and his home on Belle Fontaine Beach....
Bette Alford
Apr 30, 2023
Bette Alford, age 93, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2023.
She was transferred to Radney Funeral Home in Mobile, AL for services.
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Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Bette Alford.
Dale Arnold Snyder
Apr 30, 2023
Dale Arnold Snyder was born on February 25, 1947 and passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, April 30, 2023 surrounded by family after a brief illness.Dale was lifelong resident of Ocean Springs, MS. He married his wife Deborah Pitalo-Snyder in April of 1986. Together they shared 5 children, 13 grandchildren, and 1 great-granddaughter. Dale was a 1965 graduate of Ocean...
Gerald "Jerry" Miller
Apr 29, 2023
Gerald “Jerry” Sidney Miller, age 89, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on April 29, 2023.
Jerry was born in Alhambra, CA. He earned a B.A. from St. Phillips University in Enid, Oklahoma. He had a full career in the Air Force, where he served 30 years and retired a Colonel. He owned Stan Ramsey Realty in Ocean Springs, MS...
Donald Gray Tesh, Sr.
Apr 29, 2023
Mr. Donald Gray Tesh, Sr., age 85, of Vancleave, MS passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2023.
There are no services scheduled at this time.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Donald Tesh.
Linda Ann Moore Ruffin
Apr 29, 2023
Mrs. Linda Ann (Moore) Ruffin, 82, went to be with the Lord on April 29th, 2023.
She was born on May 22, 1940 in Pascagoula, MS. Linda grew up in Vancleave with numerous cousins and family members, where she completed all twelve years of school before obtaining her Associate Degree from MGCCC in Perkinston, MS. Throughout the years, she was...
Hoang Thi Nguyen
Apr 29, 2023
Mrs. Hoang Thi Nguyen, age 77, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2023.
Mrs. Nguyen was born on March 10, 1946 in Vietnam. She was a member of Vietnamese Martyrs Catholic Church.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Hong Nguyen and Vo Nguyen; and by her husband, Soan Van Nguyen. Survivors include her daughters,...
Johnny Cripps Murdock
Apr 28, 2023
Johnny “Jay” Cripps Murdock, 71, of Biloxi, MS, passed away at his home surrounded by family on Friday, April 28, 2023.
Jay was the first born to his two wonderful and loving parents, Johnny Walker Murdock and Norma Jean Murdock on February 3, 1952, in Albany, Georgia. They were a proud military family, and Jay graduated from Leilehua High...
Ervin Joseph Peterson, Jr.
Apr 27, 2023
Ervin Joseph Peterson, Jr. “E.J.”, age 80, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2023 in Kiln, MS.
E.J. was born on November 5, 1942 in Hancock County, MS to Ervin J. Peterson, Sr. and Ruth L. Peterson. He graduated high school and worked as a welder, carpenter and mechanic. E.J. enjoyed hunting, playing the guitar, reading his...
Genevieve "Jenny" Marie Hungerford Martino
Apr 26, 2023
Genevieve “Jenny” Marie Hungerford Martino, age 87, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 peacefully at her home.
Jenny was born on December 8, 1935 in Biloxi where she remained a lifelong resident. She was a 1954 graduate of Sacred Heart Girls Academy and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She was Co-Owner of Martino...
Curtis "Curtie" Ray Harris Jr.
Apr 26, 2023
Curtis “Curtie” Ray Harris Jr, 55, of Vancleave MS, entered Heaven's gates on Wednesday, April 26th, 2023 after battling cancer. He was surrounded by family and friends at the time of his passing. He was born in Lucedale, MS on February 21st, 1968.
Curtie was a selfless man who was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone...
Gerald "Jerry" Lee Husley
Apr 26, 2023
Gerald “Jerry” Lee Husley, age 82 of Biloxi, MS passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 surrounded by his family. Jerry was a lifelong resident of the Woolmarket community. This is where he met and married the love of his life, Gwen. Together they built a beautiful life, always remaining active in their community and surrounding themselves with family and...
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