Obituaries

Katelyn A. Saucier

Katelyn A. Saucier

Feb 8, 2023

It is with profound sadness that the family of Katelyn A. “Katie” Saucier announce her unfortunate passing. Katie passed away while surrounded by her loving family on February 8, 2023 after a short yet courageous battle with adrenal cancer. She was 33 years old.

Katelyn is survived by her two loving parents, David Saucier and his wife, MJ Saucier of...

Charles Hugh Benton

Charles Hugh Benton

Feb 8, 2023

 

 

Charles H. Benton, age 75, passed away at home on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 following a valiant battle with multiple myeloma. Charles was born on April 17, 1947 in Magee, MS.

Charles graduated from Jackson Central High School, Mississippi State University and Georgia State University. He served as principal of Nichols Junior High, Fernwood Junior High and Biloxi...

Loney Elizabeth Clark Telarico

Loney Elizabeth Clark Telarico

Feb 8, 2023

Loney Elizabeth (Clark) Telarico, 96, of Ocean Springs, MS peacefully passed away on February 8, 2023 surrounded by loved ones who knew her best as “Mama T.”

Loney was born on December 13, 1926 in Pascagoula, MS, and met Angelo Telarico Sr. in Biloxi. Shortly after they married, they moved to Waterloo, New York, and together they went on to...

John Sherman Kilmer, III

John Sherman Kilmer, III

Feb 7, 2023

John Sherman Kilmer, III, age 78, of Genoa, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2023.

He was transferred to Robinson-Walker Funeral Home and Crematory, in Genoa, Ohio for services.

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Kilmer.

Thomas Harold Sims

Thomas Harold Sims

Feb 7, 2023

Thomas “Tom” Harold Sims, 88 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at his residence.

He was born on January 31, 1935 in Georgiana, AL to Hilton T. Sims and Lucille Sims. He was a High School graduate. He served 20 years in the Civil Service Department of the Navy as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic.  During...

Jean Alden Holcombe Quave

Jean Alden Holcombe Quave

Feb 7, 2023

Jean Alden Holcombe Quave, 87, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at her son’s home in Biloxi.

Jean was born on May 16, 1935 in Lauderdale County, MS to Ray Miller Holcombe, Sr. and Winnie Grantham Holcombe. She graduated from Meridian High School. Jean was a homemaker, as well as a bookkeeper for Quave’s Hardware. She...

Evelyn Ann Prine

Evelyn Ann Prine

Feb 7, 2023

Evelyn Ann Ladner Prine, 68, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2023 in Gulfport.

She was born in Gulfport and was a resident of the Coast for most of her life.  She was a member of the Catholic faith.

Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Prine; her parents, Mitchell and Lelia Moran Ladner; brother...

Ella Lorraine "Lori" Stephenson

Ella Lorraine "Lori" Stephenson

Feb 6, 2023

 

Ella Lorraine Stephenson, 78, of Biloxi, MS passed away Monday, February 6, 2023, surrounded by her family. She grew up in Waldorf, MD as “Lorraine” but was known as “Lori” most of her adult life. Lori lived in several states as a military spouse but settled in Biloxi in 1973 and that was her home.

Lori worked for Civil...

Mary Ann Walsh

Mary Ann Walsh

Feb 5, 2023

Mary Ann Walsh, age 73 of Newton, MS passed away on February 5, 2023.

She was a very strong willed woman, whose life was lived around her children and grandchildren. You couldn’t ask for a better person, friend, and especially mother. Her heart was big and her life was meaningful. She will be greatly missed

Mary is preceded in death...

Travis Dale Barkley

Travis Dale Barkley

Feb 5, 2023

Travis Dale Barkley, age 63 of Ocean Springs passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2023.

He was born on July 24, 1959 at Travis Airforce Base in Fairfield, California to Hollis Barkley and Patricia Hunter. He was a High School graduate. He was a loving father and pawpaw. He was extremely proud of his son-in-law who has been in the...

Freda Lorraine Johnson

Freda Lorraine Johnson

Feb 4, 2023

Freda Lorraine Johnson, 52, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Friday, February 3, 2023, at Memorial Hospital Gulfport.

She was born on October 28, 1970, in Bainbridge, MD to Fred and Veda Johnson.  She attended the Mississippi University for Women and the University of Southern Mississippi where she obtained a master’s degree and two bachelor’s degrees.  She was a member...

Joseph Glenn Meyer

Joseph Glenn Meyer

Feb 4, 2023

Joseph Glenn Meyer, age 69, passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2023, in Ocean Springs.

Joseph was born in Nashville, TN and has been a resident of the Gulf Coast since 1964. He began his restaurant career in 1968 when he co-founded The Jiffy Jac hamburger stand along with his father, Bill. He was a former member of the First...

Rodney Lee "Rod" Ruegger

Rodney Lee "Rod" Ruegger

Feb 3, 2023

 

Rodney Lee “Rod” Ruegger, 64, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Friday, February 3, 2023 in Gulfport.

Rod was born in Michigan on October 4, 1958. He served in the U S Navy. Rod was also employed as a Delta Pilot, an iron worker and a shipbuilder. He enjoyed his Harley Davidson and His dog, Doger.

Rod’s survivors include...

Vernon L Matlock

Vernon L Matlock

Feb 2, 2023

Mr. Vernon L. Matlock was a lifelong truck driver know as Rabbit to his friends and Pop to his family. He lost his courageous battle with cancer on Thursday, February 2, 2023 at the age of 79. Vernon leaves behind numerous children, grandchildren and great grandchildren who will miss him greatly.

Death leaves a heartache that no one can heal;...

Clarence Ward, Jr.

Clarence Ward, Jr.

Feb 2, 2023

Clarence Ward, Jr., 84, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2023 in Gulfport.

Mr. Ward was born in Greenwood, MS to Clarence Ward, Sr. and Mattie Silas-Ward.  He served in the US Army and was employed as a truck driver.  He was a member of the Elks Lodge for many years.

He is preceded in death by...

Ann D. Scelba

Ann D. Scelba

Feb 1, 2023

Ann D. Scelba, 79, passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2023. Ann was born July 20, 1943.

After graduating high school, Ann went on to obtain a Bachelor Degree in Health and Physical Education at Trenton State College. In 1977, she received a Master of Education in Educational Theory at Rutgers University and in 1983, she graduated from Temple University with...

Jeanette Stephanie Cerinich Capuano

Jeanette Stephanie Cerinich Capuano

Feb 1, 2023

Jeanette Stephanie Cerinich Capuano, 94, was welcomed into the glorious kingdom of God on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, when she passed away in her home, surrounded by her children.  She was a lifelong resident of Biloxi and a parishioner of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church.

Jeanette was born on September 11, 1928 to Peter and Alena Sekul...

Bobby Salter

Bobby Salter

Jan 30, 2023

Bobby Salter, 50, of Pensacola, FL passed away Monday, Janaury 30, 2023. Bobby was born January 13, 1973.

Additional arrangements and services will be handled by Williams Memorial Chapel in Brewton, AL.

Obituary | Bobby Lynn Salter | Williams Memorial Chapel

 

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Bobby Salter.

Tan Hoang Nguyen

Tan Hoang Nguyen

Jan 29, 2023

Mr. Tan Hoang Nguyen, age 40, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 9th and Friday, February 10th from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. all at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Howard Avenue in Biloxi.

Bradford-O'Keefe...

Colin "Buddy" DeSilvey

Colin "Buddy" DeSilvey

Jan 29, 2023

Colin "Buddy" DeSilvey, age 71, of Biloxi, MS passed away on January 29, 2023.

Colin was born on September 4, 1951 to Clarence and Irma DeSilvey in Biloxi, MS. He attended Biloxi High School and graduated in 1969, where he was a band member. Colin had a passion for music, bowling, fishing and being anywhere on the water. He was...