Obituaries

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.  ...

Judy Ann Davis Harder

Judy Ann Davis Harder

Jun 23, 2023

 

Judy Ann Davis Harder passed away peacefully on June 23, 2023, at the age of 63. She was surrounded by family. Judy was a lifelong resident of Vancleave. She was married to her loving husband for 28 years. If you knew Judy, you know that she was an extremely loving, kind, outgoing, and beautiful person. She cleaned houses for...

Thomas Leon Holder, Sr.

Thomas Leon Holder, Sr.

Jun 23, 2023

 

Mr. Thomas Leon Holder, Sr., age 80, of D’Iberville, MS passed away on Friday, June 23, 2023.

Mr. Thomas was born on November 7, 1942 in Mena, AR. He served in the U.S. Air Force for 29 ½ years as a Medical Technician. He was an avid golfer and resided on the MS Gulf Coast since 1988. During his...

Daniel Liebisch

Daniel Liebisch

Jun 22, 2023

Daniel Liebisch, 67, passed away Thursday, June 22, 2023. Daniel was born May 16, 1956.

No services are being held at this time.

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Daniel Liebisch.

Paulette Marguerite Houle

Paulette Marguerite Houle

Jun 22, 2023

Paulette Marguerite Houle, 81, passed away Thursday, June 22, 2023. Paulette was born June 12, 1942.

No services are being held at this time.

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Paulette Marguerite Houle.

Lydia Jane Smart Hoffman

Lydia Jane Smart Hoffman

Jun 22, 2023

Lydia Jane Smart Hoffman was born in Camden, NJ. She spent her childhood years in Greenville, MO and then later in Tacoma, WA. After that, she moved to Houston, TX, where she lived for the better part of 30 years. Lydia went to college and received a degree in business accounting. She worked in that profession for 25 years. Lydia...

Lisa Ann Hall Burnett

Lisa Ann Hall Burnett

Jun 22, 2023

 

Lisa Ann Hall Burnett, 72, of Gautier, MS, passed away Thursday, June 22, 2023, in Ocean Springs, MS. She was born March 17, 1951, in Laurel, MS to Charles Ralph Hall and Theda Windham Hall.

Lisa attended Jones County Schools, graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi, and was a long-time teacher in Moss Point and Pascagoula School Districts....

James "Jim" Rutland

James "Jim" Rutland

Jun 22, 2023

 

 

Mr. James “Jim” Rutland, age 84, went home to be with Jesus on Thursday, June 22, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.

Jim was born and raised in Collins, MS, graduating from Collins High School. He joined the Marine Corp, serving 4 years, then served in the Army National Guard for several years as an officer.

Jim and...

Jeffery David Taylor

Jeffery David Taylor

Jun 21, 2023

Jeffery David Taylor, 37, of Vancleave, MS passed away Wednesday, June 21, 2023. Jeffery was born February 8, 1986 in Harrison, AR.

No services are being held at this time.

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Jeffery David Taylor.

Fabian Joseph Raab Jr.

Fabian Joseph Raab Jr.

Jun 21, 2023

Fabian Joseph Raab Jr., 87, passed away Wednesday, June 21, 2023. Mr. Raab was born November 27, 1935.

No services are being held at this time.

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Fabian Joseph Raab Jr.

Jacqueline Eleanor Skrmetta

Jacqueline Eleanor Skrmetta

Jun 21, 2023

Jacqueline E. Skrmetta passed away peacefully on June 21st, 2023, at the age of 85, surrounded by her husband, sons and immediate family. Jackie was a lifelong resident of Biloxi and a 1955 graduate of Sacred Heart Girl’s High School. She was a member of Nativity BVM Catholic Church, the same church where she married the love of her life...

Anthony "Ant" Briggs Jr.

Anthony "Ant" Briggs Jr.

Jun 19, 2023

 Anthony “Ant” Briggs Jr., 30, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away Monday, June 19, 2023. Anthony was born September 4, 1992 in Newport, RI to Lisa and Anthony Briggs Sr.

In 2011, Anthony graduated from Ocean Springs High School. After graduation, he went on to receive his associates degree. Anthony was the king of fantasy football like it was his job....

Thaddeus Romanowski Jr.

Thaddeus Romanowski Jr.

Jun 18, 2023

Thaddeus “Ted” Romanowski, Jr., age 77 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away in his home on Sunday, June 18, 2023.

Ted was born on May 8, 1946, in East Chicago, IN and was a long-time resident of Chesterton, IN. He graduated from Emerson High School in 1965 and served in the U.S. Army. Ted worked for many years as a...

Willie "Bert" Turnage

Willie "Bert" Turnage

Jun 18, 2023

 

Willie “Bert” Turnage, age 90, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2023. 

Bert was a long-time resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Earlier in life he joined the United States Air Force and served in the Korean War. During his time in the service, he received a Good Conduct Medal and a National Defense Service...

MSgt Mark Allan Edwards

MSgt Mark Allan Edwards

Jun 17, 2023

MSgt Mark Allan Edwards, 66, of Biloxi, MS passed away Saturday, June 17, 2023. Mark was born April 2, 1957 in Indianapolis, IN to Donald and Sylvia Edwards.

Mark joined the United States Air Force, where he served proudly for 23 years. While in the Air Force, he received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Southern Mississippi. Following his...

Laurence Rayburn Mullinax

Laurence Rayburn Mullinax

Jun 17, 2023

Laurence Rayburn Mullinax, age 75, of Biloxi, passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2023.

Laurence was born at Kessler Air Force Base; his family was stationed at several bases throughout the country. His favorite memories were of their time they were stationed in Hawaii. He graduated from Biloxi High School and went into the Air Force in 1967. He served...

Paul Hampton Shannon

Paul Hampton Shannon

Jun 16, 2023

Paul Hampton Shannon, age 76, known by most everyone as “Hamp”, as well as LT or Coach to others, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on Friday, June 16, 2023. 

He was born on November 7, 1946 in Ripley, MS to Dr. Paul King Shannon and Martha Thurmond Shannon. He graduated from WP Daniel High School in New Albany, MS and Mississippi...

Christina Davis

Christina Davis

Jun 15, 2023

Christina Davis, age 66, of Saucier, MS passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2023.

Christina was born to Jesus Guerrero and Consuelo Cortez on October 14, 1956 in Oakland, California. She was raised in Concord, California by her dad, Jesus and mom, Angie. She held many jobs which she excelled in, including Redding Petroleum and Ohio Casualty Insurance.

Christina was...

Betty Joyce Page White

Betty Joyce Page White

Jun 13, 2023

 

Betty Joyce White, age 89, of Gulfport, passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2023.

Betty was born on September 8, 1933. She owned and operated Joyce’s Quick Stop on 28th Street in Gulfport for many years. Betty retired from A&P grocery store after many years. She later did home health care.

Betty loved to cook and was known for...