Obituaries

Betty Turner

Betty Turner

Oct 25, 2022

Betty “Sue” Lott Bond Turner was born September 24, 1930, in Sumrall, Mississippi and passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2022, in Ocean Springs. She was a wonderful mother, loving grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, J.T. "Jake" Bond and second husband, Roy Lavelle Turner, Sr., her parents, Estus and Betty Lott, two...

Thomas Charles Hancock, Sr.

Thomas Charles Hancock, Sr.

Oct 25, 2022

 

Thomas Charles Hancock, Sr., age 90, of Gulfport, passed away on Tuesday, October 25, 2022.

Mr. Hancock was born in Lawrence, MA and had been a resident of Gulfport since 2020. He served in the U.S. Army and was retired from the Public Works Department for the city of Lawrence, MA. He was also Catholic.

Survivors include two sons,...

Warren Franklin Hewes, Jr.

Warren Franklin Hewes, Jr.

Oct 25, 2022

Warren Franklin Hewes, Jr., age 79, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Tuesday, October 25, 2022.

Warren was born in Chicago, IL to Warren F. Hewes, Sr. and Antonette Pantelos.  He worked for many years as a medi-van driver for AMR after serving in the US Navy as a Seabee for 24 years.  He enjoyed reading.

He is preceded in...

Brandon Lamar Pace

Brandon Lamar Pace

Oct 24, 2022

Brandon Lamar Paco Pace, 43, of Vancleave, MS passed away on October 24, 2022.

Brandon was a lifelong resident of Vancleave, MS. Brandon loved the outdoors. He loved to fish and make tackle. He loved being with friends and family.

He is preceded in death by his father, Charles Pace; his other father figure, Johnny Busby; his son, Nikolas Pace;...

Harvey K. Hudson

Harvey K. Hudson

Oct 23, 2022

On October 23, 2022, Harvey K. Hudson, 67, departed this life due to heart complications and was welcomed home by his Heavenly Father.  Harvey was born on Dec. 11, 1954 in Biloxi, MS, to Frank and Mary Elizabeth Taylor Hudson.  He was the younger brother of Randy Hudson, who along with his parents, passed before him.  He is also preceded...

Janet L. Neville

Janet L. Neville

Oct 22, 2022

Janet L. Neville (Reed), age 81, of D’Iberville, passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2022, in Biloxi.

Janet was born on June 20, 1941, in McKeesport, PA, to Alvin and Lillian Reed. She graduated from McKeesport High School. In addition to caring diligently for her children, she also worked as a server. Her hobbies included gardening, puzzles, and socializing. She...

Vincent Ross Spiriti

Vincent Ross Spiriti

Oct 22, 2022

Vincent Ross Spiriti, age 62 of Ocean Springs passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2022.

He was born on August 12, 1960 in Pascagoula, MS. He was a native and life-long resident of the Coast.He graduated from Ocean Springs High School in 1978. He served thirty years as a Police Officer and hadbeen employed with Ocean Springs Police Department since...

Joanne Trussell

Joanne Trussell

Oct 21, 2022

Joanne Trussell, age 76, passed away on Friday October 21, 2022 

Mrs. Trussell was a thirteen-year resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Five years in Long Beach until Katrina took her house and home and eight years in Ocean Springs. She was a graduate of South High in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She was a loving wife and mother and will be...

Claire Marie Mac Leod

Claire Marie Mac Leod

Oct 21, 2022

Claire Marie Mac Leod, age 65, was born October 23, 1956 in Quincy, MA and passed away on October 21, 2022.

Claire was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Francis and Sarah Veronica (McGee) Mac Leod; her brother, James Michael Mac Leod.

Claire is survived by her siblings; Ann Elizabeth Mac Leod, Catherine Louise (Mac Leod) and her husband...

"Smokin" Joe Moore

"Smokin" Joe Moore

Oct 21, 2022

“Smokin” Joe Moore, 65, of Ocean Springs, passed away on Friday, October 21, 2022. Joe was a longtime resident of the MS Gulf Coast. Joe is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Patricia Moore. Survivors include his brother, Charles of Brooklyn, NY and his children, Joy, Kelly Jean, James and Sean; brother, Nick (Rita) Ventnor of NJ and...

William Elma Shelnutt

William Elma Shelnutt

Oct 21, 2022

William Elma Shelnutt, age 78, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Friday, October 21, 2022 in Gulfport.

There are no services scheduled at this time.

Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Home, O'Neal Road, Gulfport is honored to serve the Shelnutt family.

James David Manly

James David Manly

Oct 20, 2022

James “Jimmy” David Manly, age 54, passed away Thursday, October 20, 2022 at Singing River Gulfport Hospital.  Jimmy was a longtime resident of the Coast.  He passed away with his wife and father by his side.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Ann Manly.  He is survived by his wife, Debbie; his daughter, Kindra; and his father, James...

Stephen Ashley "Steve" Baker

Stephen Ashley "Steve" Baker

Oct 20, 2022

Stephen Ashley “Steve” Baker, age 53, of Ocean Springs, passed away on October 20, 2022, at Singing River Hospital in Pascagoula.Steve was born on November 5, 1968, in Rome, Georgia and grew up in Albany, Georgia. He graduated from Westover High School in Albany in 1987 and the University of Alabama in 1992 where he was a member of Pi Kappa...

Mary Waldrop Stokes

Mary Waldrop Stokes

Oct 20, 2022

 

Mary Waldrop Stokes, 50, of D’Iberville, MS passed peacefully on October 20, 2022 while surrounded by those she loved most. 

Mary was born on July 20, 1972 in Biloxi, MS to Curtis Benjamin Waldrop Sr. and Sherry Lee Waldrop. She graduated from D’Iberville High School in 1991 and went on to work in the customer service industry. Throughout the...

Mark Steven Miller

Mark Steven Miller

Oct 19, 2022

Mark Steven Miller, age 64, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2022. He was the son of Antoinette and Jack Miller and brother of Karen Miller of Reno, Nevada and Terri Lynn of Austin, Texas.

Mark was born in Hollywood, Florida and grew up in Las Vegas, Nevada, Colorado Springs, Colorado and Biloxi, Mississippi where he passed...

Thomas Alan Miller

Thomas Alan Miller

Oct 19, 2022

Thomas Alan Miller, 61, passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2022 in Ocean Springs, MS.

He was born March 11, 1961 in Pascagoula to Percy and Kathryn “Kay” Miller. He graduated from Ocean Springs High School in 1979 and attended Millsaps College and the University of Mississippi. He was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church in Ocean Springs.

While...

Thomas Floyd Moore

Thomas Floyd Moore

Oct 19, 2022

 

Thomas Floyd Moore, age 77, of Gulfport passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 in Gulfport.

Mr. Moore was born in Phoenix, AZ on February 10, 1945 and was a longtime resident of Gulfport. He previously served in the U.S. Marine Corps and was a former officer with the Gulfport Police Department.

Mr. Moore was preceded in death by...

Joyce Ann Lopez

Joyce Ann Lopez

Oct 19, 2022

Joyce Ann Lopez, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, October 19, 2022.  She had just celebrated her 85th birthday.

Joyce was born to Buck Lee Sauls and Nella L. Sauls in Panama City, Florida where she grew up with her five siblings, Randall Sauls (deceased), Nella Mae Braswell (deceased), Tommy Sauls, Dora Dunnigan and Bonnie Aloia.

Joyce was a fierce woman....

Franklin Eugene Culler

Franklin Eugene Culler

Oct 18, 2022

Franklin Eugene Culler, age 58, of St. Amant, LA passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2022.

There are no services scheduled at this time.

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Franklin Eugene Culler.

Misty Rochelle Lee

Misty Rochelle Lee

Oct 18, 2022

Misty Rochelle Lee, age 40, of Diamondhead passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2022.

Mrs. Lee was a longtime resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. She was born in Biloxi, Mississippi on January 15, 1982. She graduated from Gulfport High School where she played volleyball and went on to become a stay-at-home mom. When Mrs. Lee wasn’t laughing or spending...

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