Obituaries

Joseph John "Joey" Romano, Sr.

Joseph John "Joey" Romano, Sr.

Oct 18, 2022

 

Joseph John “Joey” Romano, MSgt Retired USAF, age 88, of Gulfport, Mississippi died on October 18, 2022 in Gulfport, Mississippi.

MSgt Romano was born in New London, Connecticut and was a resident of Gulfport, Mississippi.  He was also retired from Civil Service where he was an instructor, instructor supervisor, resource manager, and training specialist at Keesler Air Force Base,...

William Harry Wood, Jr

William Harry Wood, Jr

Oct 18, 2022

William Harry Wood, Jr. – a 56 year-old resident of Wilmer, Alabama passed away in Gulfport, Mississippi on Tuesday, October 18, 2022. He was transferred from Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home to Radney Funeral Home in Mobile.

Mr. Wood was a longtime computer software engineer. He enjoyed cooking, playing the piano, boating, and spending time with his family and friends.

Mr. Wood...

Ryan Elizabeth Gildea

Ryan Elizabeth Gildea

Oct 17, 2022

Ryan Elizabeth Gildea, 37, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away Monday, October 17, 2022. Ryan was born September 23, 1985 to Joseph and Dawn Gildea.

Ryan attended Ocean Springs school district before attending MS Gulf Coast Community College. In her free time, she enjoyed gardening, fishing, baking, art and listening to music.

She is preceded in death by her brother,...

Archa Smith Jordan

Archa Smith Jordan

Oct 16, 2022

 

Archa Smith Jordan of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Sunday, October 16, 2022 in El Cajon, CA at the age of 105.

Mrs. Jordan was born in Picayune, MS on January 28, 1917 to Archibald A. and Stella Smith. She was a high school graduate and attended MSCW for one year. Mrs. Jordan was a member of DAR,...

Malcolm Lester Gilbert

Malcolm Lester Gilbert

Oct 16, 2022

 

Malcolm L. Gilbert, 83, of Vancleave, MS passed away Sunday, October 16, 2022. Malcolm was born November 17, 1938 in Sturgis, MS to Bessie and Erbin Gilbert. He is a retired Air Force Veteran.

Malcolm is preceded in death by his parent, Bessie and Erbin Gilbert; wife, Rose Gilbert; and son, Charles Gilbert.

Survivors include his daughter, Linda Powell;...

Deborah Lynn Davenport Cook

Deborah Lynn Davenport Cook

Oct 16, 2022

Deborah Lynn Davenport Cook, 69, of Petal passed away on October 16, 2022 in Biloxi. She was transferred from Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home to Moore Funeral Home in Hattiesburg.

Services will be Saturday, October 22, 2022 at Moore Hattiesburg Chapel at 3:30 P.M. followed by burial in Highland Cemetery.

Mrs. Cook was of the Baptist faith. She loved gardening and flowers.

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Dino Ray Vecchio

Dino Ray Vecchio

Oct 16, 2022

 

Dino Ray Vecchio went to his eternal home in Heaven on Sunday, October 16, 2022. Dino was 59 years old at the time of his death and was a longtime resident of Vancleave, Mississippi. He was born unto Raymond Robert Vecchio and Anna Clyde Thames Vecchio on October 25, 1962 at Clovis Air Force Base in New Mexico. Dino...

Edward "Chizzy" Jack Covacevich

Edward "Chizzy" Jack Covacevich

Oct 16, 2022

Funeral services for Edward Jack "Chizzy" Covacevich, a native and lifelong resident of Biloxi, will be Thursday, October 20, 2022.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church at 12:00 p.m. with visitation starting at 10:30 a.m. Burial with military honors will follow at Biloxi National Cemetery. He died Sunday morning, October 16,...

Yolanda Hill

Yolanda Hill

Oct 15, 2022

Yolanda Hill, age 66, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2022.

There are no services scheduled at this time.

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Yolanda Hill.

 

William "Hogman" Frazier

William "Hogman" Frazier

Oct 15, 2022

William "Hogman" Frazier, age 77, of Pass Christian, MS passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2022.

Visitation will be held at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Howard Avenue in Biloxi, on Friday, October 21, 2022  from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.  A graveside service will follow at Biloxi National Cemetery at 12:30 p.m.

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the...

Wawice Eugenia "Genie" Palmer

Wawice Eugenia "Genie" Palmer

Oct 15, 2022

 

Wawice Eugenia “Genie” Palmer was born in Gulfport, MS on April 7, 1952 and passed away on October 15, 2022, in Greenville, MS, after a lengthy illness.

Genie was a graduate of Gulfport High School, attended Stephens College in Columbia, MO, and graduated from Loyola University in New Orleans, LA, with a degree in Fine Arts. Despite a lifelong...

Francisco Valles

Francisco Valles

Oct 14, 2022

 

Francisco Valles, age 40, passed away on Friday, October 14, 2022.

Francisco has a Mexican origin and Catholic beliefs. He has lived in the USA since 1999. He was a very happy and hardworking man who gave everything for his wife and children.

Francisco is survived by his 4 kids and his wife Melina. 

Francisco loved the farm life...

Aubrey "Sonny" James Ladnier Jr.

Aubrey "Sonny" James Ladnier Jr.

Oct 13, 2022

Aubrey “Sonny” James Ladnier Jr., 66, passed away peacefully at his home in Ocean Springs, MS on Thursday, October 13, 2022. Sonny was born on Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, MS to Velma Young and Aubrey James Ladnier Sr. on October 11, 1956.

Sonny graduated from Pascagoula High School in 1975 and later worked as a sand blaster at...

Thomas E. Barnes, Jr.

Thomas E. Barnes, Jr.

Oct 13, 2022

 

Thomas E. Barnes Jr., age 51, passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2022.

Tom was a resident of Bogalusa, La. He graduated from Osterholz High School, Garlstadt, Germany; University of Maryland with a BS in Criminal Justice; and Norwich University with a MA in International Relations / Terrorism.

Growing up in a military family, Tom was exposed to many...

Michelle Dam Pham

Michelle Dam Pham

Oct 13, 2022

Michelle Dam Pham, 54, of Gautier, MS passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2022.

Visitation will be held at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home on Howard Avenue in Biloxi on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, Thursday, October 20, 2022 and Friday, October 21, 2022 from 2:00 pm until 5:00 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the Vietnamese Martyrs Catholic...

Ellen Marie Ransom Denney

Ellen Marie Ransom Denney

Oct 13, 2022

 

Ellen Marie Ransom Denney, 79, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2022 in Gulfport.

Mrs. Denney was born in Charleston, WV and was a resident of the Coast since 1997. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Biloxi.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John L. Denney; and her parents, Clyde...

Mary Kay Huska

Mary Kay Huska

Oct 11, 2022

Mary Kay Huska, 70, of Biloxi, MS passed away October 11, 2022. Mrs. Huska was born October 30, 1951 to John Huska Sr. and Merrill Huska. Mrs. Huska was a native and life-long resident of the Gulf Coast.

She is preceded in death by her parents, John Huska Sr. and Merrill Huska; and brother, John Huska Jr.

Survivors include her...

Wayne Paul Baye

Wayne Paul Baye

Oct 10, 2022

On Monday, October 10, 2022, Wayne Paul Baye, loving husband and father of two children, passed away peacefully at the age of 78. He was transferred from Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home to Mothe Funeral Home in Marrero, LA.

Wayne was born on November 5, 1943 in Marrero, LA to Adrian and Eula Sevin Baye. He was a lifelong machinist who enjoyed...

Zula Jane Wilson Kimble

Zula Jane Wilson Kimble

Oct 10, 2022

Zula Jane Wilson Kimble, age 70, of Meridian, MS passed away Monday, October 10, 2022 in Biloxi, MS after suffering a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease and dementia.

She was born on July 4, 1952 to James Elton Wilson and Mary Pauline (Maten) Wilson in Meridian, MS. As a native of Meridian, MS, she graduated from Meridian High School. After...

Alexander Lee Olier

Alexander Lee Olier

Oct 8, 2022

 

Alexander Lee Olier, 22, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2022.   

Alex was a gifted writer and musician.  He enjoyed writing poetry and composing unique, completely original songs and music.  Alex was an amazing skateboarder for many years, performing feats that many others would not attempt.  He also enjoyed playing video games and producing videos of...

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