Obituaries

Mavis Fratesi

Mavis Fratesi

Aug 29, 2022

Mavis Fratesi, age 87 passed away on Monday, August 29, 2022 in Ocean Springs, MS.

There are no local services. She will be transferred to Boone Funeral Home in Leland, MS. (662-686-7171)

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mavis Fratesi.

Vertis Raymond

Vertis Raymond

Aug 28, 2022

Vertis Raymond, age 38, of Biloxi, MS passed away on August 28, 2022 in Ball, LA.

Vertis was born on December 29, 1983 in Biloxi, MS. He was formerly employed as a contractor and was of the Baptist faith.

Vertis is preceded in death by his parents, Rose Raymond and Vertis Bang. Survivors include his daughter, Abagail Rose Raymond; son,...

Shelly Wolfe

Shelly Wolfe

Aug 28, 2022

It is with great sadness that the family of Shelly Wolfe announces her passing on Sunday, August 28, 2022 at the age of 27 years.

Shelly was the beloved daughter of Joseph J. Sudore, Jr. and Cynthia (Robert Atchley) Collins; loving mother of Lexi; devoted sister of Denny (Natalie), Jim & Joseph Sudore; granddaughter of Joseph & Peggy Sudore...

Mary Nell Patrick

Mary Nell Patrick

Aug 28, 2022

 

Mary Nell Patrick, 82, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2022, in Pascagoula.

Mrs. Patrick was born in Gray, MS, on December 21, 1939, to Wade Harvey and Mary Ann Lovorn. She attended Barnes School and Draughns Business College. Mrs. Patrick worked for the Federal Government for more than 20 years. She was a longtime...

Laureen Walker

Laureen Walker

Aug 28, 2022

Laureen Walker, age 75 of Biloxi, passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2022.

There are no services scheduled at this time.

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Laureen Walker.

Tommy Barnes

Tommy Barnes

Aug 28, 2022

Tommy Barnes, age 70, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2022.

Tommy was a loving husband and stepfather and will be missed by all who knew him. He was a grouchy old man with a big heart. He helped anyone who needed help.

Tommy is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Juliet Barnes; brother, Milton...

Fay Harp Knotts

Fay Harp Knotts

Aug 28, 2022

Fay Harp Knotts, age 92, passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2022, in Ocean Springs, MS.

Fay was a native of Georgia and a resident of the Coast for over 45 years. Fay was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Biloxi. She faithfully supported her husband’s 27-year Air Force career.

Fay is survived by her husband of 65 years,...

Albert "Al" George Balius, Jr.

Albert "Al" George Balius, Jr.

Aug 28, 2022

 

Albert “Al” George Balius, Jr. of D'Iberville, MS went to be with the Lord on August 28, 2022 after a long and fulfilling life of 96 years. Al was the son of the late Albert G. Balius, Sr. of Biloxi and Louella Hastings Balius of Robertsdale, AL. Al was married to his loving wife, Marjorie “Marge” Martell Balius, for...

Laura Willene Quave Simmons

Laura Willene Quave Simmons

Aug 27, 2022

God has blessed another angel with wings. On Saturday, the 27th of August 2022, Laura Willene Quave Simmons took her Heavenly flight to God’s Kingdom. There she will reunite with God, Jesus, and many angels including, her beloved husband, Louis Simmons; her parents, Willie and Alta Quave; siblings, Jerry and Fay; children, Glenn and Doris; as well as a baby...

MSgt James T. King

MSgt James T. King

Aug 27, 2022

USAF Retired MSgt James T. King, age 88, passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2022, in Biloxi, MS.

Mr. King was born in Anniston, AL, and had lived in Biloxi since January of 1969, which he considered home. He loved the MS Gulf Coast and enjoyed his many hours of boating and fishing in the Mississippi Sound and the Gulf...

Barbara Lee Roberts

Barbara Lee Roberts

Aug 27, 2022

Mrs. Barbara Lee Roberts, 70, of D’Iberville, MS died on Saturday, August 27, 2022.

Barbara was born in Tampa, FL and was a longtime resident of the MS Gulf Coast. She was a graduate of Ocean Springs High School. Her lifetime profession was working as a licensed cosmetologist in the state of Mississippi.

Preceded in death by her father, Henry...

Linnie Ruth Etheridge

Linnie Ruth Etheridge

Aug 27, 2022

 

Linnie Ruth Etheridge, 90, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away August 27, 2022. Linnie was born December 24, 1931 in Pensacola, FL to Roscoe and Inez Kilcrease.

Linnie graduated in Pensacola. In her free time, she enjoyed reading and spending time with her friends, children and grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Roscoe and Inez Kilcrease;...

Don W. McAnnally

Don W. McAnnally

Aug 27, 2022

Don W. McAnnally, age 83 passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2022.

He will be transferred to Leak Memory Chapel in Montgomery, AL. (334) 272-6501

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Howard Avenue is honored to serve the family of Mr. Don McAnnally.

Elizabeth "Libby" Atkinson McQuillan

Elizabeth "Libby" Atkinson McQuillan

Aug 26, 2022

Libby Atkinson McQuillan of Biloxi, age 88, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2022, in Gulfport at her residence at the Summerfield Assisted Living. Though she was born in Gulfport, MS, Libby was a true Biloxi girl, raised off Atkinson Road on the family property on Back Bay and graduating from Biloxi High School where she served as class presidents,...

Debbie Irwin

Debbie Irwin

Aug 26, 2022

Debbie Irwin, 57, of Gulfport died Friday, August 26, 2022 in Gulfport surrounded by her family.

Ms. Irwin was born in Gulfport and was a resident most of her life.  She was a Baptist.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Hazel Irwin; son, Ryan Williams; brother, Guy Irwin and a sister, Sandra.

Survivors include a daughter,...

Norman Eugene Bobb

Norman Eugene Bobb

Aug 26, 2022

 

MASTER SERGEANT Norman Eugene Bobb, USAF (Ret.) of Bella Vista, AR died on Friday August 26, 2022 at the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Gulfport, MS.

Norman was born on a farm on February 4, 1930 at Lyons, KS to Maurice King Bobb and Anna Mildred Buxton Bobb. After dry weather and dust storms for several years his dad...

Ernest Michael Henry

Ernest Michael Henry

Aug 25, 2022

Ernest Michael Henry, age 66, of Vancleave, MS passed away on Friday, August 25, 2022.

There are no services scheduled at this time.

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Ernest Michael Henry.

James Mulgrew

James Mulgrew

Aug 24, 2022

James Mulgrew, age 92 of Ocean Springs passed away on August 24, 2022.

A graveside service was held at Crestlawn Memorial Park, Ocean Springs.

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Ocean Springs is honored to serve the family of Mr. James Mulgrew.

Carroll Holland Broussard

Carroll Holland Broussard

Aug 24, 2022

Carroll Holland Broussard, age 88, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2022.

There are no services scheduled at this time.

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Carroll Holland Broussard.

Neva Duncan Meyer Wiseman

Neva Duncan Meyer Wiseman

Aug 24, 2022

 

Neva Duncan Meyer Wiseman, age 96, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 24, 2022 in Gulfport, MS.

Born in Gueydan, LA in 1926, Neva was the second child from her family of twelve children. She graduated from Gueydan High School in 1943 as salutatorian, receiving the American Legion Award and a scholarship to Southwestern Louisiana Institute. Upon her high...

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