Obituaries
Phillip Pete Shelby
Sep 6, 2022
Phillip “Pete” Shelby, age 57, of Wiggins, MS, passed away on Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at St. Joseph Hospice in Gulfport.
He was born September 7, 1964, in Biloxi, MS. Pete was a member of Main Street Missionary Baptist Church in Biloxi for many years. He attended Sunday school regularly. He assisted the ushers by collecting the fans from the...
Arsenia "Arsie" Aranda Valeros Pettit
Sep 5, 2022
Arsenia “Arsie” Pettit, age 81, of Gulfport, passed away on Monday, September 5, 2022 at the Armed Forces Retirement Home.
Arsenia was born in Manila, Philippines on January 26, 1941, and was raised in Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte by her grandmother. Her parents, Anacleto Aranda and Carmen Cacal Aranda, came to the U.S. in 1947 and she followed them in...
Danny Thomas Irvin
Sep 4, 2022
Danny Thomas Irvin passed away peacefully on September 4, 2022 at the age of 72 in Gulfport while surrounded by his loved ones.
Danny was born on July 4, 1950 in Birmingham, Alabama and was a resident of Gulfport, Mississippi. He will be greatly missed by his two sisters, Patricia Irvin Jermyn, Rebecca Irvin Escude, and the many nieces and nephews that...
Richard George Parr
Sep 4, 2022
Richard George Parr, 81 of Ocean Springs passed away in the early morning hours of Sunday September 4th.
He began his journey in the tiny town of Franklin, Nebraska on May 8, 1941. Richard was a hard charger who lived life at high speed. He was happiest surrounded by friends, out on the water, or heading to see the Washington...
John Henry Schill Jr.
Sep 4, 2022
John Henry Schill Jr., also known as Boo Boo, age 14, passed away September 4, 2022. John was born February 12, 2008 to John H. Schill Sr. and Joanna M. Schill.
John attended North Woolmarket Middle School and was in the 8th grade. He enjoyed fishing and was on the D’Iberville Bass Fishing team.
He is preceded in death by...
Jackie Lou Browning Hounshell
Sep 4, 2022
Jackie Lou Browning Hounshell, age 81 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on September 4, 2022.
She was born on February 20, 1941 in Kentucky. She retired from property management. She enjoyed visiting with friends and family and getting outside to enjoy some fresh air.
Jackie was preceded in death by her spouses, Larry Hounshell and George Sagester; and son,...
Jerry Oglesby
Sep 3, 2022
Jerry Oglesby, 80, of Biloxi, MS passed away Saturday, September 3, 2022. Jerry was born January 24, 1942. No services are being held at this time. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Jerry Oglesby.
Charles "Andy" Jones
Sep 3, 2022
Charles Jones (aka Andy), age 57, of Biloxi, passed away on Saturday, September 3rd, 2022.
Andy grew up in Oklahoma, graduating from Bristow High School. He was a member of the US Army and served during the Gulf War on Operation Desert Storm. He lived in Germany for many years, and settled on the Gulf Coast afterwards. He was...
Kinsleigh Lashay Smith
Sep 2, 2022
Kinsleigh Lashay Smith, precious baby girl of Kristin Clark and Darius Smith was born into the arms of angels September 2, 2022 at 7:56 am weighing 1 lb. 3 oz. and 9 inches long at Oschner Baptist Hospital. Although Kinsleigh only got to spend a short time with us, she was very loved and touched many lives. Our precious little angel will always be remembered by Mommy and Daddy, Kingsten, Starry, her loving dog Roscoe Jinkins Smith and her loving family. Our Little...
Benjamin Wedderman, Jr.
Sep 2, 2022
Benjamin Wedderman, Jr., 89, of Gulfport, MS died Friday, September 2, 2022 in Gulfport.
He was born in New Jersey and was a veteran of the Korean War and Vietnam War, serving in the US Air Force and US Navy. Mr. Wedderman was a beloved husband, father and grandfather and he proudly served his country for 45 years.
A private...
Kim Marie Weber
Sep 2, 2022
Kim Marie Weber, age 60, of Perkinston, MS passed away on Friday, September 2, 2022 in Gulfport.
Kim was born March 17, 1962, in New Orleans, LA to Jerry and Susan Weber. She was a graduate of Andrew Jackson High School. She was employed in the restaurant business as a cook. Kim loved going to Saints games, fairs and concerts.
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Thelma Dallas Cotton
Sep 2, 2022
Thelma Dallas Cotton, age 76 of Vancleave passed away on Friday, September 2, 2022.
No services will be held. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Vancleave is honored to serve the family of Thelma Dallas Cotton.
Helena Smith
Sep 1, 2022
Helena Smith, 67, passed away September 1, 2022. Mrs. Smith was born May 5, 1955. Please check with Weatherly-Studdard Memorial Chapel in Butler, AL for additional arrangements. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Helena Smith.
Jack Miller Frizzell
Sep 1, 2022
Jack Miller Frizzell, age 84, died peacefully in his sleep on September 1, 2022, at the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Gulfport, MS. He was ready to go to his heavenly home to be with Jesus and his second wife, Mildred “Millie” Frizzell after his third occurrence of metastatic melanoma.
He is survived by his three children, Diane Martin,...
Emily Olivia Evans
Sep 1, 2022
Emily Olivia Evans, age 81, of Long Beach, Mississippi, passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2022.Ms. Evans was a long-time resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. She was a Girl Scout leader and foster parent to thirteen children. Ms. Evans was an active member of Trinity Pentecostal Tabernacle of Long Beach where she taught Sunday school and sang in...
John "Hurland" Kates
Sep 1, 2022
John “Hurland” Kates, 81, of Larue, MS passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2022 at his home.
Mr. Kates was born at his home in Larue, MS on January 26, 1941 to John and Leona Kates. He graduated from Vancleave High School. Mr. Kates was employed with the International Paper Company for 44 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and...
Allen Edwards Fisher
Sep 1, 2022
Mr. Allen Edwards Fisher, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away peacefully at the age of 75, on Thursday, September 1, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Allen was born on December 22, 1946 in Oneonta, New York to the late Elizabeth Edwards Fisher and Claude D. Fisher. His passions lead him to study at Florida State University,...
Edna Marie Story
Sep 1, 2022
Edna Marie Story, 88, passed away in the comfort of her home surrounded by love on September 1st. She was born April 8, 1934 in Lakewood, New Jersey; however, she was a long time resident of Gautier, MS. She spent her life raising eight children and babysitting most of Gautier. She was of Catholic Faith and attended St. Mary's Catholic Church...
Robert Randall "Randy" Beaugez
Aug 31, 2022
Robert Randall “Randy” Beaugez, age 74, of Gulfport passed away on Wednesday, August 31, 2022 in Gulfport.
Randy was born in Gulfport where he was a resident most of his life. He was a member of the Catholic faith and was retired from the City of Gulfport.
Randy was preceded in death by his wife, Claudette Irene Sears Beaugez;...
James William Emmons
Aug 31, 2022
We celebrate and honor the life and pay our “final salute” and tributes to WW2 Master Sergeant James Williams Emmons, a man that was a proud son, brother, friend, uncle, WW2 veteran and doting husband.
James (aka) Jim William Emmons, departed his “earthly” life and was called home to his eternal resting place on August 31, 2022, at 5:33...
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