Obituaries
Braden Dalton Ryan
May 14, 2022
Braden Dalton (Cospelich) Ryan, age 20, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2022, in Moss Point, MS.
Braden was born on April 24, 2002, in Gulfport, MS, to Carl Cospelich and Heather Ryan. He resided in Biloxi, MS. Braden enjoyed music, fishing, and spending time with his family and friends.
Braden is preceded in death by his mother, Heather Ryan;...
Jerrell Collins
May 14, 2022
Jerrell Collins passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2022.
Jerrell is being transferred to Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Homes & Crematory in Hammond, LA.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Jerrell Collins.
Kenneth Buley, Jr.
May 14, 2022
Kenneth Buley, Jr., age 75, of Gulfport, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2022.
Arrangements will be announced at a later date. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport is honored to serve the Buley family.
Bernard Charles "Chuck" Donner Jr.
May 13, 2022
Bernard Charles “Chuck” Donner, Jr., age 72, of Pass Christian, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on Friday, May 13th, 2022.
Mr. Donner was originally from the Algiers Point neighborhood of New Orleans, LA, but graduated from Byrd High School in Shreveport, LA. He spent many years on the MS Coast between Waveland and Biloxi and...
Linda Blaize
May 13, 2022
Linda Blaize, age 74, passed away on Friday, May 13, 2022, in Gulfport, MS.
Linda will be transferred to Hulett-Winstead Funeral Home in Hattiesburg, MS.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Linda Blaize.
John G. Etherton
May 13, 2022
John G. Etherton, Sr., age 88, of D’Iberville, passed away on Friday, May 13, 2022.
John was born on February 2, 1934 in D’Iberville. He worked as a civil servant at the naval base and served for 4 years on a Navy aircraft carrier. John enjoyed all sports and spending time with his family.
He was preceded in death...
Edward H. Long, Jr.
May 12, 2022
Mr. Edward H. Long, Jr., age 82, of D’Iberville, MS, passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2022, in Gulfport.
Mr. Long was born in Washington D.C. and had been a longtime resident of the Coast since 1972. He retired as an SMSGT from the United States Air Force in 1984 after 27 years of service. After retiring from the Air...
Victor A. Lopez-Reyna
May 11, 2022
Victor A. Lopez-Reyna, age 74, of Ocean Springs, passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2022.
Victor was born on March 20, 1948 in Peru. He graduated from Colegio de la Inmaculada and Los Angeles Technical School. Victor was a manual machinist and CNC machinist. He received the Moog Aircraft group service award at year 1, comprehensive CNC completion level 3...
Margaret Adler Cooper
May 10, 2022
Margaret Adler Cooper, age 91 passed away peacefully in her home on May 10, 2022.
Margaret lived a captivating life; a German who married her husband from New York, homesteading in the deep south and both becoming pioneers in Christian radio. Born on September 10, 1930 in Watterscheid, Germany her youth was disrupted by World War II which included fleeing...
Rose Janosik
May 10, 2022
Rose Janosik, age 83, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2022.
There are no services scheduled at this time.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Rose Janosik.
Thomas Walter Ehmke, Sr.
May 9, 2022
Thomas W. Ehmke Sr. (nickname Tom, Papa Tom), age 68, from Gulfport MS passed away in Iowa on May 9,2022. He was born March 20,1954 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Wausau, Wisconsin to parents Donald & Margaret Ehmke. He graduated from Wausau High School WI. He joined the U.S. Navy and served 21 years, receiving honors and medals and retired...
Mary Ann Mann
May 9, 2022
Mary Ann Mann, age 78, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Monday, May 9, 2022 at St. Joseph Hospice in Gulfport.
She was born on October 17, 1943 in Chicago, IL to Joseph and Tessie Netupski. Mary Ann was a longtime resident of Gulfport and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She received the Diocese of Biloxi...
James Robert Nowacki
May 9, 2022
James Robert “Candyman” Nowacki, 76 of Biloxi, MS passed away on May 9, 2022 at home surrounded by family.
He was born on September 24, 1945 in Freeport, PA. He was a graduate of Freeport Area High School. He served as a deacon for many years. He was employed as a food inspector and jet mechanic and was a member...
Christiane "Chris" Henry Novotny
May 8, 2022
Christiane “Chris” Henry Novotny, age 79, of Saucier, MS passed away Sunday May 8, 2022.
Chris was born in Metz, France to the late Pierre and Hedwige Henry on April 3, 1943. She was married to the love of her life for 61 years.
Chris was a seamstress by trade, retiring in 2005, but continued her passion for sewing...
Garlan Chey Keller
May 8, 2022
Garlan Chey Keller, 63, of Biloxi, MS passed away May 8, 2022. Mr. Keller was born April 10, 1959 to Donald and Juanita Keller. No services will be held at this time. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Garlan Keller.
Lory Neal Thompson
May 8, 2022
Mr. Lory Neal Thompson, Sr., age 84, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2022.
Mr. Thompson was born in Inglewood, CA on May 25, 1937. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. After his career he worked as a journeyman electrician until retirement. He was a loving, devoted husband and a stern, yet caring;...
Yoshia Shaun Walker
May 8, 2022
Yoshia Shaun Walker “Big Yosh 74”, age 48, passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2022.
Yoshia was born on May 26, 1973 at Keesler AFB in Biloxi, MS. He was a bartender, licensed Captain on the Water in New Iberia, LA, welder, short order cook, and security guard. Yoshia worked for Armans, Global Industries offshore where he received numerous...
Emiko Takehira King
May 7, 2022
Emiko King, 83, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on May 7, 2022.
Emiko was a native of Japan and a longtime resident of Ocean Springs and lived in Ocean Springs Nursing Home since 2011. She was an avid bingo player and loved to color in her coloring books. Emiko kept the nursing home staff on their toes with her...
William F. Damone
May 7, 2022
On Saturday, May 7, 2022, Retired Captain USMC William F. Damone was called home to be with the Lord.
He was born on November 20, 1931 and passed away at the age of 90. He served thirty years in the United State Marine Corps honoring his country. A true “Old Corp” Marine to the end!
William was preceded in death...
Sheilaann Puaala Wood
May 7, 2022
Sheilaann Puaala Manibog Wood, 69, of Biloxi, MS passed away Saturday, May 7, 2022 in Biloxi.
Mrs. Wood was a native of Hawaii and a resident of the coast for 4 years. She was an accounting manager. Mrs. Wood was of the Catholic faith and a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church.
She was preceded in death...
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