Obituaries

Dr. Darryl Wayne Hall

Dr. Darryl Wayne Hall

Jul 3, 2023

 

Dr. Darryl Wayne Hall

Sunrise: January 24, 1965

Sunset: July 3, 2023

 

I have fought a good fight,

I have finished my course,

I have kept the faith:

Henceforth there is laid up for me

a crown of righteousness,

which the Lord, the righteous judge,

shall give me that day:

and not to me only,

but unto all...

Virginia A Ivers

Virginia A Ivers

Jul 2, 2023

Virginia Ivers, age 60, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2023.

There are no services scheduled at this time.

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Virginia Ivers.

Carol Lou Marple

Carol Lou Marple

Jul 2, 2023

Carol Lou Marple, age 68, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2023. She was born on December 20, 1954 in South Dakota. She worked in the food industry as a meat cutter.

Carol is preceded in death by her parents, Richard Marple and Georgia Arpan Marple. Left to cherish her memory include her son, Chad (Lacey)...

Fredric Glen Bellais

Fredric Glen Bellais

Jul 2, 2023

Fredric Glen Bellais, 82 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2023.

He was born on August 20, 1940 in Biloxi, MS to Fredrick Adolph and Gladys Bellais. He enjoyed fishing.

Fredric is survived by his wife, Darlene Bellais.

A graveside service will be held at 11 am on Thursday, July 6, 2023 at Biloxi National Cemetery.

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Martin Bruno, Jr.

Martin Bruno, Jr.

Jul 1, 2023

Martin Bruno, Jr., 78, passed away Saturday, July 1, 2023. Martin was born July 14, 1944.

Additional arrangements will be provided by Lake Lawn Funeral Home in Metairie, LA. To view the full obituary please visit Martin Bruno, Obituary - New Orleans, LA (dignitymemorial.com) 

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Martin Bruno, Jr.

Charles Gordon Fitzgerald

Charles Gordon Fitzgerald

Jul 1, 2023

Charles Gordon Fitzgerald, age 66, of Vancleave, MS passed away Saturday July 1, 2023, at his home in Vancleave.

Charles was born September 5, 1956, in Hattiesburg, MS to his parents Sharrion Lynn Fitzgerald and Freda Annette Moe. He graduated from Vancleave High School in 1975. Charles retired from Ingalls in 2016 after 33 years of service. He was a...

Allen Fairley, Sr.

Allen Fairley, Sr.

Jun 30, 2023

 

Allen Fairley, Sr., age 65, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Friday, June 30, 2023.

Allen was born on November 27, 1957 in Benndale, MS. He was employed as Set-Up Manager with Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home for 42 dedicated years. He was a man well recognized for his work ethics, always completing a task beyond expectation. Allen enjoyed being out-doors...

Shana Kelly Green

Shana Kelly Green

Jun 30, 2023

Shana Kelly Green, 43 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Friday, June 30, 2023.

She was born on July 25, 1979 in Moorehead City, NC to Dale and Linda Shelton. She was a graduate of Ocean Springs High School. She attended MGCCC and graduated from the paramedic’s course at Yale University. She was employed as a paramedic for seventeen...

Katherine Christeen Tenhet Dozier

Katherine Christeen Tenhet Dozier

Jun 29, 2023

Katherine Christeen Tenhet Dozier passed away peacefully at home on June 29, 2023.

She was born on September 16, 1941 in Maben, MS. She was a graduate of French Camp. Afterward, she joined the Air Force. While serving at Eglin Air Force Base, she met the love of her life, Marvin Allen Dozier, Jr. They wed in 1961. He preceded...

John Keith Gower

John Keith Gower

Jun 29, 2023

 

MSgt John Keith Gower, age 72, passed away Thursday, June 29th, 2023.  John was born December 9th, 1950 in Washington D.C. and grew up in Burtonsville, Maryland.  He graduated from Sherwood High School in 1969.

He joined the United States Air Force and served in Vietnam, Thailand, and South Korea.  He met his wife of 42 years, Myong, during...

"Lanny" Philip Lanier Lang

"Lanny" Philip Lanier Lang

Jun 29, 2023

 

Philip Lanier “Lanny” Lang, age 87, of Gulfport, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 29, 2023.

Lanny was born May 27, 1936 in Gulfport, MS to Edwin Buckner Lang and Montine Lanier Lang. Lanny was raised in Gulfport and was a graduate of Gulfport High School in 1954. He also graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi in 1959.

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Billy Ralph Bryant, Sr.

Billy Ralph Bryant, Sr.

Jun 29, 2023

Billy Ralph Bryant, Sr., 90, of Latimer, MS passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2023 in Ocean Springs, MS.

Billy Ralph, Sr. was born on February 20, 1933 in Taylorsville, MS to W. Ottis Bryant and Bessie L. Hough Bryant. He graduated from St. Martin High School and retired from F&F Distributors. Billy Ralph, Sr. served in the United States...

Jerry Lynn Brooks

Jerry Lynn Brooks

Jun 28, 2023

Jerry Lynn Brooks, age 84, of D’Iberville, passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at St. Joseph’s Hospice in Gulfport.

Mr. Brooks was born in Augusta County, VA on July 12, 1938, to Stella Alderman and Iskol Brooks. He retired from the United States Air Force after 20 years of service. He later retired from the Gulfport VA Hospital....

David "Mark" Stewart, Sr.

David "Mark" Stewart, Sr.

Jun 28, 2023

 

David “Mark” Stewart, Sr., 56, passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. He was born in Biloxi on September 9, 1966 as the oldest child of John Stewart, Jr. and Carolyn Parker Stewart. He grew up in Ocean Springs and began working on his father’s shrimp boat, “Toni Diane”, as a teenager. It was here that he fell in...

Norma Marie Anseman

Norma Marie Anseman

Jun 27, 2023

 

Norma Marie Anseman, age 69, of Biloxi, passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2023.

As a child of an Airforce service member stationed in and outside the US, Norma traveled and met many through her family’s journeys at a young age.  Norma had a passion to live and experience as much as she could throughout her life. Her adventurous spirit...

Ida Mae Gandy Walters

Ida Mae Gandy Walters

Jun 26, 2023

 

It is with great sorrow that our family announces Ida Mae Gandy Walters, 92, of Green Cove Spring, Florida passed away quietly at her home on Monday, June 26, 2023.  She was born in Biloxi, Mississippi on November 23, 1930.  Ida Mae attended Gorenflo Elementary School and Biloxi High School.

Ida Mae had a lovely voice and as a...

Jeffrey Dale Harris

Jeffrey Dale Harris

Jun 26, 2023

Jeffrey Dale Harris, 60, of Elberta, AL, passed away Monday, June 26, 2023, in Ocean Springs, MS. He was born January 29, 1963, in Selma, AL to Vernon and Viva Harris.

He was an active member of the American Legion, Foley, AL. Jeffrey loved Alabama Football, his American Legion family, watching Western shows and drinking sweet tea.  

He is preceded...

Lena J. Ikerd Cannon

Lena J. Ikerd Cannon

Jun 25, 2023

 

Lena J. Ikerd Cannon, 84, of Vancleave, MS, passed away Sunday, June 25, 2023, at her home in Vancleave, MS. She was born November 22, 1938, in Vancleave, MS.

Lena graduated from Vancleave High School, MGCCC and the University of Southern Mississippi, and was a teacher with the Jackson County School District. She was a member of Oak Grove...

Kenneth Girten

Kenneth Girten

Jun 23, 2023

 

Kenneth “Poppa” Leroy Girten, age 80, of Biloxi, MS passed away peacefully June 23,2023.   In 1961, Ken joined the United States Air Force and proudly served his country for the next 25 years. While stationed at Keesler Air Force base, he met the love of his life, Charlotte. He retired from the Air Force as Master Sergeant.  ...