Obituaries

Lillian "Teta" Kostmayer

Lillian "Teta" Kostmayer

Jun 2, 2022

Lillian “Teta” Kostmayer, age 77, gained her wings on June 2nd 2022.

She was preceded in death by her late husband Robert Kostmayer; and brothers Bobby Robinson and Ronnie Robinson

She is survived by her two children, Shaun Kostmayer and Daphine Wells; her grandchildren, Nathan Kostmayer (Dana), Amber Kostmayer, and Matthew Kostmayer (Aurora); her great grandchildren, Alyssa, Miley, and Riley;...

James Frederick Carlsen

James Frederick Carlsen

Jun 2, 2022

James Frederick Carlsen, age 68, passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2022.

Arrangements are pending at this time. Please check back for updated service times. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport is honored to serve the Carlsen family.

 

Gracelynn Kate Harris

Gracelynn Kate Harris

Jun 2, 2022

Gracelynn Kate Harris “Gracie Girl”, 39 weeks of Vancleave, MS passed away on June 2, 2022.

She was born on June 2, 2022 at Merit Health in Biloxi, MS to Olivia and Jonathan Harris.

Gracelynn is survived by her parents, Olivia and Jonathan Harris; brother, Jared Ray Harris; and dogs, Shay and Lucy.

A visitation will be held from 11:00...

Marlene Troney

Marlene Troney

Jun 2, 2022

Marlene Troney, age 64, passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2022, at Ocean Springs Hospital.

Marlene was born on September 4, 1957, in Lynn Haven (Tyndall Air Force Base), Florida, to Billy Joe and Louise Griffin. She graduated from St. Martin High School. Marlene was employed as an Optical technician at Kern Optical for 30 years. She enjoyed spending time...

Melissa Savelli

Melissa Savelli

Jun 1, 2022

Melissa Savelli, age 48, passed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2022.

Arrangements are pending at this time. Please check back for updated service times. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport is honored to serve the Savelli family.

Dorothy Helen Yotts

Dorothy Helen Yotts

Jun 1, 2022

Dorothy Helen Yotts, age 104, passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2022 in Ocean Springs, MS.  She was born on February 15, 1918 in Rock Island IL, to John Scheel and Emma Decleen.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Yotts; parents, John and Emma Scheel; and brother, Kenneth Scheel.

Left to cherish her memories are her daughter, Terry...

Larry Francis Perry

Larry Francis Perry

Jun 1, 2022

Larry Francis Perry, age 78 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2022.

He was born on August 18, 1943 in San Antonio, TX. At the age of six months, he moved to Centralia, Illinois. In 1959, he moved to Ocean Springs and graduated high school in 1961. He attended night school at J.C.C.C. for an electrical...

Hubert Ray Turan

Hubert Ray Turan

May 31, 2022

Hubert Ray Turan, 76, of Biloxi, MS passed away May 31, 2022. Hubert was born August 6, 1945 to Huburt and Constance Turan. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, June 9, 2022 at 11 AM at Pine Ridge Gardens.

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Hubert Ray Turan.  

Robert "Bob" Allan Graham Jr.

Robert "Bob" Allan Graham Jr.

May 30, 2022

Robert “Bob” Allan Graham, Jr., age 64, passed away suddenly Monday, May 30, 2022.

Bob was born in Fort Belvoir, Virginia on August 6, 1957.  Bob considered the deep south to be his home and lived in Louisiana and finally Mississippi where he passed away in Biloxi.

Bob was an avid AAU swimmer, going undefeated in his high school years...

Robert Allan Graham, Jr.

Robert Allan Graham, Jr.

May 30, 2022

Robert Allan Graham, Jr., 64, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Monday, May 30, 2022 in Biloxi.

There will be no services at this time.

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home on Howard Avenue in Biloxi is honored to serve the Graham family.

Marcus "Chase" Williams

Marcus "Chase" Williams

May 29, 2022

Marcus "Chase" Williams, 32, of Vancleave, MS passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2022 in Salem Township, PA.

Funeral Services will be held at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home on Howard Avenue in Biloxi on Saturday, June 11, 2022 at 1:00 pm. Friends may visit from 11:00 am until service time. Interment will follow at D'Iberville Memorial Park.

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is...

Michael Wayne Roberts

Michael Wayne Roberts

May 29, 2022

Michael Wayne Roberts, long-time resident of D ’Iberville and Harrison County, passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2022 at the age of 73.  Wayne was the son of Esther Mae Roberts (Bangs) and William Russell Roberts and was born March 6, 1949.   

Wayne served in the Vietnam War and was proud of his military service.  He enjoyed watching football...

Helen Ann Dauro Munter

Helen Ann Dauro Munter

May 29, 2022

 

Helen Ann Dauro Munter, age 68, of Long Beach, passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2022 after battling cancer.

Helen Ann was born in Gulfport, MS to Vincent and Helen Dauro of Dauro’s Florist. She was number five of eleven children. She was a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church in Long Beach.

Helen Ann loved working at Home...

Hershell "Tony" Anthony Arender

Hershell "Tony" Anthony Arender

May 29, 2022

Hershell “Tony” Anthony Arender, age 62 of Vancleave, MS passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2022.

He was born on August 12, 1959 in Raleigh, MS but has resided on the MS Gulf Coast his whole life. He retired from the US Air Force after twenty years. He enjoyed being and working outside.

Tony is survived by his parents, Ernest...

Gayle Marie Clark

Gayle Marie Clark

May 28, 2022

Gayle Marie Clark passed away at her home in Ocean Springs, MS, on May 28, 2022, surrounded by the devoted care of her family. She was 90 years old. She was beloved by many and will be missed dearly. 

Born in New Orleans, LA, on May 15, 1932, she is preceded in death by her parents, Marie Amalie Charbonnet and...

Shirley Anne Handler Vogle

Shirley Anne Handler Vogle

May 28, 2022

 

Shirley Anne Handler Vogle, 69, of Biloxi, Mississippi went to be with her Heavenly Father on Saturday May 28, 2022, at her home in Biloxi, Mississippi surrounded by family, after a long battle with cancer.

Mrs. Vogle was a country girl who had a fighting spirit for her family and a passion for cooking, quilting, gardening and fishing. When...

Geneva JoAnn Walker

Geneva JoAnn Walker

May 27, 2022

Geneva JoAnn Walker, age 83 of Biloxi, MS, passed away on May 27, 2022.    JoAnn was the daughter of E.L. and Geneva Phillips, born on November 15, 1938 in Birmingham, Alabama. She was raised in an Air Force family and met the love of her life, Shelley Walker, when he was stationed at same base as her father in...

Kyrstan LouAnn "Lola" Lee

Kyrstan LouAnn "Lola" Lee

May 27, 2022

 

Kyrstan LouAnn “Lola” Lee passed on to soar with the angels on May 27, 2022, at the age of 23 in Long Beach, MS. Her soul was embraced and welcomed through a joyous reunion with her predeceased brother, Chad Jason Lee, Jr.

Kyrstan was born on October 26, 1998, in Gulfport, MS. She attended Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College,...

Robert G. Forbush

Robert G. Forbush

May 27, 2022

Robert G. Forbush of Gulfport, MS passed away peacefully on Friday, May 27, 2022. He was 85 years old. Robert was born to Norman and Mary Forbush. He grew up in Elyria, OH with his three brothers; surviving are Don and Wayne.

He was a carpenter by trade. Robert loved fishing and fished all the best spots along the Bay....

Roland Thomas Roberts Sr.

Roland Thomas Roberts Sr.

May 27, 2022

Roland Thomas Roberts, Sr., age 80, of Ocean Springs, Ms., passed away peacefully on Friday, May 27, 2022. Roland was born to Eugene and Marie "Sweet" Roberts on May 26, 1942, in Biloxi, MS.  He grew up on Back Bay causing mischief with his brothers, especially his partner-in-crime, Ronnie his twin brother. He would annoy his sisters by lurking around trying...

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