Obituaries

Carmen Ferrer Ruiz

Carmen Ferrer Ruiz

Dec 19, 2022

Carmen Ferrer Ruiz, age 89, of Biloxi, Mississippi passed away on December 19, 2022.

Carmen was born on August 26, 1933 in Logroño, Spain and raised in Madrid. She married Raul Ruiz, a USAF serviceman. Carmen and her husband later moved to Biloxi, Mississippi in 1959 where they had three children. Although she went back to visit Spain often, Biloxi was...

Cathy Lee Pates Wilson

Cathy Lee Pates Wilson

Dec 18, 2022

Cathy Lee Wilson, age 68, of Biloxi, passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2022, in her home while listening to her beloved birds chirping and surrounded by her loving family.

Cathy was born Cathy Lee Pates on October 6, 1954, in Biloxi, MS. She loved owls and fairies and was known to have a wonderful collection in her home. She...

Judy Carol Gamblin Inabinette

Judy Carol Gamblin Inabinette

Dec 18, 2022

Judy Carol Gamblin Inabinette, 78 of Vancleave, MS passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2022.

She was born on March 11, 1944 in Philadelphia, MS. She was a lifelong resident of Vancleave. She retired from Hope Credit Union. She was employed as a Public Relations Specialist with Utility Co. in Alaska.

Judy is survived by her husband of sixty years,...

Brian Strickland

Brian Strickland

Dec 18, 2022

Brian Strickland, age 62, of Lumberton passed away on December 18th, 2022. 

He was born January 15, 1960. Brian was employed by Blossman for 38 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family. 

He is preceded in death by his father, J.B. Strickland; his mother, Catherine Lavera Strickland; mother-in-law, Rodella Thompson; his father-in-law, Thurman Thompson; and brother-in-law,...

Quinn Patrick Campos

Quinn Patrick Campos

Dec 17, 2022

 

 

Quinn Patrick Campos, 25, of Biloxi, MS passed away at his home on Saturday, December 17, 2022.

Quinn was born on August 6, 1997 in Denver, CO. He graduated from Slidell Memorial High School and attended vocational school. Quinn was a Freelance Journalist, an avid poet and loved photography. He loved his dogs as if they were his...

James Craig Hill

James Craig Hill

Dec 16, 2022

James Craig Hill, age 70, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Friday, December 16, 2022.

No services are scheduled at this time.

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of James Hill.

Bruce Joseph Gonsalves

Bruce Joseph Gonsalves

Dec 15, 2022

Bruce Joseph Gonsalves, 64, resident of Pearlington, MS passed away peacefully on December 15th, 2022 surrounded by loving family & friends.  He was born October 7th, 1958 in Fall River, Massachusettes to Louis Gonsavles & Antonette D'Amico.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Louis Gonsalves & Antonette D'Amico, siblings, Louis Gonsalves & Jacqueline Conrad, and grandchild Wyatt Mendoza....

Leslie Michelle Kujawa

Leslie Michelle Kujawa

Dec 15, 2022

Leslie “Pepper” Michelle Harvey Kujawa, age 41, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2022.

Leslie was born on April 21, 1981 in Sumter, South Carolina. She grew up on the Coast and was a graduate of Ocean Springs High School where she was a cheerleader. She attended MGCCC, Pekinston Campus and was involved with numerous beauty pageants....

Karen Lynn Ragsdell

Karen Lynn Ragsdell

Dec 15, 2022

Karen Lynn Ragsdell, age 60, of Paragould, Arkansas passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2022.

Karen was born on October 22, 1962 in Biloxi, MS. She was a member of Finch Baptist Church. She loved to crochet and spend every minute with her grand babies.

Karen is preceded in death by her parents, Henry Lee Cook and Betty Ann Gaedchens...

Stephen Hendrick

Stephen Hendrick

Dec 14, 2022

Stephen Hendrick, 69, of Biloxi, MS passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2022. Stephen was born in Augusta, GA on August 19, 1953.

A graveside service will be held at 12:30 pm on Friday, January 13, 2023 at Biloxi National Cemetery. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family and friends of Stephen Hendrick.

Brandon "BT" Douglas Tanner

Brandon "BT" Douglas Tanner

Dec 14, 2022

 

Brandon Douglas Tanner, 19, of Biloxi, MS passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2022. Brandon was born to Kimberly Rhodes and Douglas Tanner on March 17, 2003.

Brandon, who was known as “BT” by his friends, attended St. Martin High School and worked as a cook. In his free time, he loved fishing and spending time with his family, especially...

Barbara Ann "Bobbie" Switzer

Barbara Ann "Bobbie" Switzer

Dec 13, 2022

 

Barbara “Bobbie” Switzer entered her resting place on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 in Long Beach.

Bobbie was born on June 22, 1939 in Gulfport, MS. She lived in Fernwood Community most of her life before moving to Long Beach. She was a member of Fernwood Baptist Church where she attended for many years.

Bobbie was a special person.  Even...

Chester Lee Adkins

Chester Lee Adkins

Dec 11, 2022

Chester Lee Adkins of Ocean Springs, Mississippi passed away on December 11th at age 73. 

He was born in Sharples, West Virginia to the late Willard and Eva Adkins.  The family relocated to the beautiful mountains of Eastern Kentucky and eventually settled in Justell.

Chester, known to some as Joe, considered The Blue Grass State his home.  He was a...

Sue Carolyn Gamble Cheskevick

Sue Carolyn Gamble Cheskevick

Dec 11, 2022

 

Sue Carolyn Gamble Cheskevick, age 80, passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2022, in Gulfport.

Sue was born on March 15, 1942, in Newton, MS, to parents, Carroll Clay Gamble and Hattie Pearl Huddleston. She graduated with the class of 1959 from George S. Gardiner High School. Sue worked for CFHC for over 30 years and retired as a...

Bonnie Jean Callahan Harris

Bonnie Jean Callahan Harris

Dec 11, 2022

 

Bonnie Jean Callahan Harris, age 51, of Gulfport passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2022.

Bonnie was born on December 13, 1970 in New Orleans, LA and was a resident of Gulfport for 30 years.

She was preceded in death by her father, Lawrence Callahan and sister, Mary Callahan.

Survivors include her mother, Mary Callahan; daughters, Kaitlin Taylor and...

Marie "Reedie" Harlow McCaughan

Marie "Reedie" Harlow McCaughan

Dec 11, 2022

 

Marie “Reedie” Harlow McCaughan, age 95 and a resident of Long Beach, died on Sunday, December 11, 2022, in Gulfport. 

Reedie grew up in Clarksdale, MS. She attended Ole Miss and was a member of Tri-Delt sorority. She was an Episcopalian and attended St. Peter’s By-The-Sea Episcopal church where she was a member of the altar guild. 

She is...

Jake Plunkett

Jake Plunkett

Dec 11, 2022

Jake Plunkett, age 30, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2022.

He was transferred to Cleveland-Moffett Funeral Home in Amory, MS for services. (601-256-1050)

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Jake Plunkett.

 

 

James Lyman Chipley

James Lyman Chipley

Dec 10, 2022

Our precious dad, James Lyman Chipley, 79, was called home to join our heavenly father in the early morning hours of Saturday, December 10th, 2022.  Born on January 25, 1943 to James William Chipley and Rosie Evans Chipley both from Carthage, MS.  He was brother to John, Jackie, Betty, and Debbie.  James lived a life of adventure and meaningful moments.

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Rev. Michael John Ganucheau

Rev. Michael John Ganucheau

Dec 10, 2022

Rev. Michael John Ganucheau (October 25, 1948 – December 10, 2022) died peacefully at his home in Biloxi after a years-long battle with various health issues. He was 74.

 

A loving husband, father, and grandfather, Mike truly lived a life of faith and of service — to his family, to the Lord, to his country, and to generations of...

John Alex Jenkins

John Alex Jenkins

Dec 10, 2022

Mr. John Alex Jenkins, age 42, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2022.

No services are scheduled at this time.

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. John Alex Jenkins.

 

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