Obituaries

Edna E. Blalock

Edna E. Blalock

Mar 22, 2023

Edna E. Blalock, passed away March 22, 2023.

Mrs. Blalock was transferred to Brookhaven Funeral Home in Brookhaven, MS. A full obituary can be viewed at Obituary | Edna E Blalock of Liberty, Mississippi | Brookhaven Funeral Home 

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Edna E. Blalock.

James Larry Smith

James Larry Smith

Mar 22, 2023

James Larry Smith, age 80, of Biloxi, passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, in Gulfport.

James was born on June 22, 1942, in Weston, West Virginia, to parents Adrian Glenn Smith and Nancy Keaton. After graduating high school, he joined the United States Air Force and proudly served for 30 years. During his service, he received the following...

Bryan Steven Dodge

Bryan Steven Dodge

Mar 21, 2023

 

Bryan Steven Dodge, 72, of Saucier, MS passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 in Gulfport.

Mr. Dodge was born in Gulfport, MS on June 15, 1950 to Jennings Bryan Dodge and Patricia Fae Johnson. He was a sergeant (E5) in the U.S. Army National Guard. Mr. Dodge enjoyed Cruisin’ the Coast and especially spending time with his family.

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Wayne H. Wooten

Wayne H. Wooten

Mar 21, 2023

Wayne H. Wooten, age 71, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on March 21, 2023 in Stone County, MS.

He was born on February 2, 1952 in Sardis, MS to Joe Lee Wooten and Ola Mae Herron. He was a graduate of St. Martin High School. He was a Veteran of the United States Air Force after serving for twenty...

Rita Joan Bass-Bartley

Rita Joan Bass-Bartley

Mar 19, 2023

Rita Joan (Joan) Bass-Bartley, age 93, has passed away.  

 



Joan was born in New Orleans, LA, at the old Charity Hospital.  She was a loving and devoted mother. She grew up and lived as a resident of Biloxi, Mississippi for most of her 93 years. Her father was a baker at the Veteran’s Administration, part owner of...

Nancy Swetman Breeland

Nancy Swetman Breeland

Mar 19, 2023

 

Nancy Breeland, age 89 of Biloxi, MS passed away on March 19, 2023. She was born in Biloxi, MS on October 5, 1933.  She was the daughter of Glenn L. Swetman and June Read Swetman and wife of the late Albert L.  Breeland for 63 years.  She is survived by her brother, Chevis Swetman (Marcia); sister, June McGown (Bill);...

Bessie Mae Moore Bennett

Bessie Mae Moore Bennett

Mar 19, 2023

Bessie Mae Bennett, age 67 of Vancleave, MS passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2023 in New Orleans, LA.

She was born on March 4, 1956 in Vancleave, MS to Napoleon and Cornelia Moore. She attended school up until the eighth grade. She was a homemaker. Some of her specialty foods were Beef tips and Spaghetti, Dressing at Christmas, and...

Geneva Louise Thomas

Geneva Louise Thomas

Mar 18, 2023

Geneva Louise Thomas, 83, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2023 in Biloxi.

Mrs. Thomas was transferred from Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home on Howard Avenue in Biloxi to Forest Lawn Funeral Home in Saraland, AL for services.

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Geneva Louise Thomas.

Amareeon Machi-Mason Carter

Amareeon Machi-Mason Carter

Mar 18, 2023

 

 Amareeon Machi Mason Carter, 19, of Gulfport, Mississippi passed away suddenly on March 18, 2023. Amareeon was born on August 6, 2003 to Jacquelynn Rose Curry in Gulfport, Mississippi.

Amareeon graduated distinguished from Gulfport High School in 2021. After graduating, he went on to work for O’Briens Diesel Mechanic. Following that, he went to work for DHD offshore services with...

Margaret Eileen Verdegan

Margaret Eileen Verdegan

Mar 18, 2023

Eileen Verdegan, age 73, of Saucier, MS passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2023.

Eileen was a longtime resident of the MS Gulf Coast. She graduated from PMHS in 1967 and went on to earn an Associates Degree from PRCC in 1969 and a Bachelor of Science degree majoring in Elementary Education from MS University of MS for Women in...

Lisa Garner Boone

Lisa Garner Boone

Mar 18, 2023

Lisa Garner Boone, age 61, of Gulfport, MS died Saturday, March 18, 2023 following a fierce battle with breast cancer.

She was born in New Orleans, LA on September 11, 1961 to parents B.J. “Jack” Garner and Carrie Dillard Garner.  Lisa grew up in Gulfport with her sister, Debbie Ward, and was a graduate of USM with a degree in...

James Allen Williams, Sr.

James Allen Williams, Sr.

Mar 17, 2023

Mr. James Allen Williams, Sr., age 75, of Ocean Springs, Mississippi passed away on Friday, March 17, 2023.

Mr. James was born on November 8, 1947 to James Augustus Williams and Violet Williams in Montgomery, Alabama. He was a long-time resident of the MS Gulf Coast. He received his Master's of electrician degree at MGCCC. He was employed at Ingalls,...

Dianne Lee Deason Cochran

Dianne Lee Deason Cochran

Mar 17, 2023

Dianne Lee Deason Cochran, age 74, of Biloxi, passed away on Friday, March 17, 2023, in Biloxi, MS. After battling heart disease, she was welcomed into heaven on Friday, March 17, 2023, by her loved ones who were waiting for her. 

 

Dianne was born on August 9, 1948, at Southern Baptist Hospital in New Orleans, LA. She graduated from...

Jeanne Rawlinson

Jeanne Rawlinson

Mar 17, 2023

Jeanne Rawlinson, age 89, of Ocean Springs, passed away on Friday, March 17, 2023.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, March 31, 2023 at Finley Cemetery. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport is honored to serve the Rawlinson family.

 

 

Robert Barrett Fishman

Robert Barrett Fishman

Mar 17, 2023

Our beloved Robert Barrett Fishman tragically left us on March 17, 2023.

Preceding his untimely departure from this world was his grandparents, Ann & Frank Macklin and Hal & Rhoda Fishman and various aunts & uncles. He has left behind a loving family mother, Kathleen Macklin; father, William “Bill” Fishman (DeAnn); and sister, Nicole Lee (Alex). He was also...

Paulette Cox Mclain

Paulette Cox Mclain

Mar 16, 2023

Mary Paulette Cox Mclain, age 66 of Waveland, passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2023.

Paulette was born on September 8, 1956 at Southern Baptist Hospital in New Orleans, LA, the daughter of Paul Cox Sr. and Rita Bopp Cox. Paulette’s life was devoted to her children and grandchildren, as well as all those she called family. She worked 20+...

Patricia Ann Beach

Patricia Ann Beach

Mar 14, 2023

 

 

Patricia Ann Beach, age 81, passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2023.

She attended Grace Memorial Baptist Church in Gulfport where she had many friends who supported her in her journey with Christ. Patricia was passionate about cooking and loved to read.

Her husband of 60 years, Delaine Beach, preceded her in death. Together, they raised three children; Gary...

Tony Vernon Moss

Tony Vernon Moss

Mar 14, 2023

Mr. Tony Vernon Moss, age 65, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2023.

There are no services scheduled at this time.

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

 

 

Warren William Caille

Warren William Caille

Mar 14, 2023

Warren William Caille, age 102 of Cookeville, died Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at Ocean Springs Hospital in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. 

He was transferred to Dyer Funeral Home in Cookeville, Tennessee for services.  https://www.dyerfh.com

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

Elizabeth Simon Lorenz

Elizabeth Simon Lorenz

Mar 14, 2023

Elizabeth Barbara Lorenz, age 97 of New Orleans, LA passed away on March 14, 2023.

She was born on June 14, 1925 in Buffalo, NY and was a longtime resident of Holbrook, NY.  She moved to the Coast in 1989, where she was a resident of the Villa Maria Retirement Community. She was a member and library volunteer at St....

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