Obituaries
John Thomas “Coach Tommy” Williams, Sr.
May 6, 2023
John Thomas “Coach Tommy” Williams, Sr., age 84 of Biloxi, MS passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 6, 2023. Tommy was born September 20, 1938 in Newton, MS. He graduated from Newton High School in 1956, and then attended East Central Junior College. While in high school and junior college he played football and baseball, and he excelled...
Martha Sanderson Boyce
May 5, 2023
Martha Lee Sanderson Boyce, 77, went to be with her heavenly Father on Friday, May 5, 2023.
Martha was born in Hattiesburg, MS, to M.H. Sanderson and Louella Rodgers Sanderson. Martha graduated from Hattiesburg High School in 1963 and went on to earn a master’s degree in early childhood education at the University of Southern Mississippi. Following graduation, she...
Dolan Curtis Fleming
May 5, 2023
Dolan C. Fleming, former Harrison County Extension Service Agent, passed away on Friday, May 5, 2023 at the age of 91.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Mary Nanelle Fleming. He is survived by his daughter, Merri Lynne Booth (Jim); his grandson, Conner Booth; his brother, Dwight Fleming; his nephews, Ken Fleming, Les Fortenberry and...
Marie Lydia Pavich Doyle
May 5, 2023
Marie Lydia (Pavich) Doyle died peacefully in her apartment in D’Iberville, Friday, May 5, 2023, at the age of 86. Marie was a native of Biloxi, MS, and was of Croatian and French Descent. She lived on the Point of Biloxi until Hurricane Katrina. She was Catholic and a member of Saint Michael’s Catholic Church. She was retired from...
Rebecca Louise Trehern
May 5, 2023
Rebecca Louise Trehern was born January 23, 1944 in Pascagoula, MS. After a lengthy battle with cancer, she passed away peacefully on May 5, 2023. There will be no more tears or sadness or pain as she fellowships with family at the feet of Jesus. She was born with a love and fascination of the medical profession. You might have seen...
Jerry Lee Simmons
May 4, 2023
Jerry Lee Simmons, 77 of Vancleave, MS passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2023.
He was born on November 25, 1945 in Boonville, MS to Paul and Annie Simmons. He completed school up to the seventh grade. He was the co-owner of J&M Custom Cabinets in Ocean Springs with his wife, Mary. He loved to fish and hunt.
Jerry was...
Norman Ray Davenport
May 4, 2023
Norman Ray Davenport, age 85, of Long Beach, passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2023 at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport.
Norman was born on February 20, 1938 in the Mississippi Delta to Charles and Mattie Davenport. He worked as a contractor, roofer, and Mechanic. He enjoyed Spending time with his family, fishing, and football.
Norman is survived by his...
Vernon F. Letort
May 4, 2023
Vernon F. Letort, 81 of Latimer, MS, passed away at his home on May 4, 2023.
He was born in Philadelphia, PA on January 3, 1942. He grew up in the St. Martin community, attended Notre Dame Catholic schools before graduating from St. Martin High in 1959.
Vernon was a self-taught carpenter that was regarded as an expert by many...
Ret. CMSgt Ronald Stanley
May 3, 2023
Retired CMSgt Ronald Stanley, age 80, of Pass Christian, passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2023.
Ronald was born December 9, 1942 in Tifton, GA. He graduated from Bremen High School in Bremen, GA. Ronald served in the U.S. Air Force where he received several awards including the Meritorious Service Medal and the Air Force Commendation Medal with three...
Robert Charles Ferro
May 3, 2023
Robert Charles "Bob" Ferro, 81, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Wednesday May 3, 2023 in Gulfport.
Bob was born in Chicago, IL on August 12, 1941. He served his country in the US Army for 14 years and the Army Guard and Reserves for a total of 28 years of military service. He loved antique cars and car races,...
Susan Frances Quave
May 3, 2023
Susan Frances Quave, 78, of D’Iberville, MS passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 in Gulfport.
Ms. Quave was born in Biloxi and was a lifelong resident of D’Iberville. She was employed for over 30 years at Howard Memorial Hospital and Biloxi Regional Hospital as a registered nurse. Ms. Quave loved her dogs and enjoyed being outside bird watching...
Charlotte Rae Shrock
May 2, 2023
Charlotte Shrock, age 81, of Biloxi passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2023.
Mrs. Shrock was a resident of both FL and the MS Gulf Coast. She was a graduate of St. Martin High School and studied at William Carey University. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Biloxi and a longtime nursery coordinator in her career. Family...
Rebecca "Becky" McLain
May 2, 2023
Rebecca “Becky” Rae McLain (nee Karns), 78 of Ocean Springs, passed away peacefully on the morning of May 2, 2023 with her daughter and son-in-law by her side.
Becky, as she was known to all who loved her, was born in Santa Monica, CA on December 11, 1944 to Randolph Hughey Karns and Rachel Crew Karns. She eventually settled in...
William Thomas Hudson
May 2, 2023
William Thomas Hudson, age 82, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on September 30, 1940. He worked for Bellande Beer Company for over 20 years and also worked at Keesler Air Force Base. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, farming and gardening.
William is preceded in death by...
Hazel Bates McDonald
May 2, 2023
Our beautiful and loving mother, Hazel Bates McDonald, age 98, a resident of Pass Christian, went to her heavenly home surrounded by family and friends on Tuesday, May 2, 2023.
Hazel was a pastel artist. She studied with Zel McMath and Quida Tanner. Hazel was a member of both the Gulfport and Pass Christian Art Associations. Her greatest achievements...
Robert "Bob" Jenkins, Jr.
May 1, 2023
Bob Jenkins, 68, passed away Monday, May 1, 2023 in Ocean Springs, MS.He was born on August 31, 1954 in San Antonio, TX. He went to Biloxi High School before obtaining his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Southern Mississippi. He loved to go out on the boat, watch the Saints play football, and his home on Belle Fontaine Beach....
Bette Alford
Apr 30, 2023
Bette Alford, age 93, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2023.
She was transferred to Radney Funeral Home in Mobile, AL for services.
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/en-ca/obituaries/mobile-al/bette-alford-11276079
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Bette Alford.
Dale Arnold Snyder
Apr 30, 2023
Dale Arnold Snyder was born on February 25, 1947 and passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, April 30, 2023 surrounded by family after a brief illness.Dale was lifelong resident of Ocean Springs, MS. He married his wife Deborah Pitalo-Snyder in April of 1986. Together they shared 5 children, 13 grandchildren, and 1 great-granddaughter. Dale was a 1965 graduate of Ocean...
Gerald "Jerry" Miller
Apr 29, 2023
Gerald “Jerry” Sidney Miller, age 89, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on April 29, 2023.
Jerry was born in Alhambra, CA. He earned a B.A. from St. Phillips University in Enid, Oklahoma. He had a full career in the Air Force, where he served 30 years and retired a Colonel. He owned Stan Ramsey Realty in Ocean Springs, MS...
Donald Gray Tesh, Sr.
Apr 29, 2023
Mr. Donald Gray Tesh, Sr., age 85, of Vancleave, MS passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2023.
There are no services scheduled at this time.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Donald Tesh.
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries
