Obituaries

Darnell Anthony Lepre

Darnell Anthony Lepre

May 19, 2022

Mr. Darnell Anthony Lepre, age 81, of D’Iberville, MS passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2022 in Sun City Center, FL. He was born on September 26, 1940 in Biloxi, MS and attended school at Biloxi High School and University of Southern MS. He was a past member of Nativity BVM Cathedral and Sacred Heart Catholic Church where he served...

Glynn Thomas Clark, Jr.

Glynn Thomas Clark, Jr.

May 18, 2022

Glynn Thomas Clark, Jr., age 71, of Foley, AL, passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2022.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at Evergreen Cemetery in Gulfport, MS. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport is honored to serve the Clark family.

Nicholas "Nick" Joseph Civetti

Nicholas "Nick" Joseph Civetti

May 18, 2022

 

Nicholas “Nick” Joseph Civetti, age 83, passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Gulfport, MS with his three daughters by his side.  Nick was raised in Newton, MA (The Lake, Nonantum), after which he joined the Air Force. He served his country as a radar operator and an electronic data processor.

Nick was a loving father...

Jaime Carlos Hamilton

Jaime Carlos Hamilton

May 18, 2022

Jaime Carlos Hamilton, age 25, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2022.

Jaime was born on April 20, 1997 in Austell, GA and was a resident of the MS Gulf Coast since 2007. He was a graduate of Biloxi High School and attended MGCCC. He was a gifted guitar player and enjoyed playing base and piano...

Joye McNally

Joye McNally

May 17, 2022

 

Joye McNally, age 81, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 in Biloxi.Joye was born on September 10, 1940, in McHenry, MS. She was a graduate of Perkinston High School in Perkinston, MS, and earned her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Southern Mississippi. She spent many years working for the United States Air Force and...

Michael Gay Garrett

Michael Gay Garrett

May 17, 2022

 

Michael Gay “Mike” Garrett, age 64, of Saucier, MS passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 in Saucier.

Mike was born on October 2, 1957 in Bisbee, AZ to Billy Jim Shaper and Margaret Elizabeth Bruce.  He served in the US Navy from 1974-80 and was employed as an auto body technician.  He enjoyed fishing and playing guitar.

He...

Donna Rose Surwill

Donna Rose Surwill

May 17, 2022

Donna R. Surwill, age 77, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at her home, surrounded by her family.

Born on December 9, 1944, in Wayne County, West Virginia, the only child of the late Joseph Fazzio and Effie Marie Crum. She grew up in the hills of West Virginia, and attended school there until...

Ronald Simon Franklin, Sr.

Ronald Simon Franklin, Sr.

May 16, 2022

 

Ronald Simon Franklin, Sr., 82, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Monday, May 16, 2022 in California.

Mr. Franklin was born in Biloxi, MS on September 28, 1939 to Edward Gaines and Nelta Franklin. He graduated from Biloxi High School and Perkinston MGCC and served in the Army Reserves. Mr. Franklin was captain of crew boats out of Louisiana....

Charles Duffy Dail, Sr.

Charles Duffy Dail, Sr.

May 16, 2022

Mr. Charles Duffy Dail, Sr., age 66, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2022.

There are no services scheduled at this time.

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Charles Duffy Dail, Sr.

Delores Diane Rider Parker

Delores Diane Rider Parker

May 16, 2022

Delores Diane Rider Parker “DD”, age 58 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Wednesday, May 16, 2022 at Ocean Springs Hospital.

She was born on June 5, 1963 in Bird Drop Park Hospital, England to Donald and Annie Lou Rider. She was the secretary of MSCG Volkswagen Club. She enjoyed tie dye, hand crafts, reading, and spending time with...

Asa "Gra" Watson Pulliam

Asa "Gra" Watson Pulliam

May 16, 2022

Asa “Gra” Watson Pulliam, age 74, a longtime resident of Ocean Springs, passed away on Monday, May 16, 2022, at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans. He was surrounded by his family.

Asa was born June 4, 1947, in Meridian, MS. Asa was a graduate of Aberdeen High School, Aberdeen, MS. He attended Mississippi State University and was a proud...

Bernice Sonnamaker

Bernice Sonnamaker

May 16, 2022

Bernice Sonnamaker, 76 of Biloxi, MS passed away on May 16, 2022.

She was born on December 16, 1945 in Oxford, England.

No services will be held. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Ocean Springs is honored to serve the family of Bernice Sonnamaker.

Alvin Bryan Spear

Alvin Bryan Spear

May 16, 2022

Mr. Alvin Bryan Spear, age 86, of Biloxi, passed away on Monday, May 16, 2022. 

Mr. Spear was a lifelong resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast.  He was a graduate of Notre Dame High School.  He was an active member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in D’Iberville, MS.  He was a loving Dad and Paw-Paw and will be sadly missed...

Troy Alan Andrews

Troy Alan Andrews

May 15, 2022

 

Troy Alan Andrews, age 55, of Kiln, MS passed away surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, May 15, 2022.

Troy was preceded in death by his parents, Allen Evon Andrews and C. June Andrews; grandparents, Jesse and Sadie Henderson as well as L.J. “Hobo” and Barbara Andrews.

He is survived by his wife of almost 27 years, Karen...

Joyce Inez Hixon Varnadoe

Joyce Inez Hixon Varnadoe

May 15, 2022

Joyce Inez Hixon Varnadoe, age 82 left this earthly life to be with her Lord and Savior on May 15, 2022, after a courageous fight with Alzheimer’s.

Joyce was a native of Lookout Mountain, Georgia, one of six children born to Bertha Mae and Farris Hixon. Joyce had a smile that would light up the hearts of everyone around her....

Robert Roland Fox

Robert Roland Fox

May 15, 2022

Mr. Robert “Bob” Fox, age 90 , Ocean Springs, MS gained his wings on May 15th, 2022 at home surrounded by loved ones. 

Mr. Robert was a long time resident of the MS Gulf Coast. He was a graduate of Ocean Springs High School in 1951. Shortly after he joined the US Navy and was a veteran of the Korean...

Troy Andrews

Troy Andrews

May 15, 2022

Troy Andrews, age 55, of Kiln, MS passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2022.

Visitation will begin on Friday, May 27, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. and will continue until Saturday, May 28, 2022 until the funeral service begins at 10:00 a.m. at Bayou Talla Fellowship Baptist Church in Kiln, MS.  Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery in Rotten Bayou.

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Bruce Phelps

Bruce Phelps

May 15, 2022

Joseph "Bruce" Phelps, age 76, of Long Beach, passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2022.

Arrangements will be announced at a later date. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport is honored to serve the Phelps family.

Don Robert Lindsey

Don Robert Lindsey

May 14, 2022

 

Mr. Don Robert Lindsey “Red”, age 86, of Long Beach, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at his home.

Red was born on November 16, 1935 in Pocahontas, AR. He worked at Be Mac Transport in St. Louis, MO, as a dock hand for 30 years.

Red was preceded in death by his parents, Lilburn and Lois Lindsey;...

Theresa "Tessie" Smith Tootle

Theresa "Tessie" Smith Tootle

May 14, 2022

Theresa “Tessie” Smith Tootle, 96, of Biloxi, Mississippi passed away May 14, 2022. Tessie was born September 28, 1925 to Douglas I. Smith and Vera Moran Smith.

Tessie went to St. Joseph’s Academy and after graduating, went to Perkiston where she received an associate’s degree in Home Ec. She was a member of St. John’s Altar Society and the Crafty...

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