Obituaries

Janet Patton

Janet Patton

Mar 23, 2022

Janet Patton, born March 17, 1942 in Louisville KY, passed away March 23, 2022 in Biloxi, MS.  Janet was a member of Parkway Baptist Church in Biloxi, MS and first accepted Christ at age 18 at the Buechel Church of Christ in Louisville, KY.  She was married to David Patton March 4th, 1967 in Lexington, KY. 

 

She is preceded...

Linda Patricia Mobley

Linda Patricia Mobley

Mar 22, 2022



Linda Patricia Mobley, 67 of Biloxi, MS, took her last breath peacefully at home on March 22, 2022, after her long battle with cancer. 

 

Linda was born on February 5, 1955, in St. Helens, England to Louis and Mary Villalpando.  Linda graduated from Biloxi High School, and after marrying her husband, Larry Mobley, they moved to SHAPE,...

Geraldine Fountain Rushing

Geraldine Fountain Rushing

Mar 22, 2022

Mary Geraldine Fountain Rushing, 88, of Ocean Springs, MS died peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, March 22, 2022. Geraldine “Geri” Rushing was born on June 9, 1933 in Biloxi, MS. She was a devout Catholic and member of Sacred Heart Church and in recent years was a Eucharistic Minister at St. Elizabeth Seton in Ocean Springs. She was valedictorian...

Bessie Margaret Nielsen

Bessie Margaret Nielsen

Mar 20, 2022

Bessie Margaret Nielsen, 91, of Biloxi, MS passed away March 20, 2022. Bessie was born April 11, 1930 to Oakley and Annie Hosli. As a life long resident of the coast, Bessie graduated from St. Martin High School, and after marrying Robert D. Nielsen was a loving stay at home mom and homemaker.

She is preceded in death by her...

Jack Butler Fitzgerald

Jack Butler Fitzgerald

Mar 20, 2022

Jack Butler Fitzgerald, age 80 of Vancleave, MS passed into eternity on March 20, 2022 after a lengthy battle with Dementia.

Jack was an active member of Pinelake Baptist Church in Vancleave, MS where he served as a deacon and chairman of the Finance Committee before resigning due to his illness. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family....

Nathan Nicholas Joseph Olshefsky

Nathan Nicholas Joseph Olshefsky

Mar 19, 2022

Nathan Nicholas Joseph Olshefsky passed away on March 19, 2022 in Roseville, California. He was a resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast before relocating to North Central California in 2006.   Nathan was born December 19th, 1981 in Schenectday, New York. Growing up he was an active participant in school sports and was an honor roll student. He attended D'Iberville...

Mary Brook Cardy Tufnell

Mary Brook Cardy Tufnell

Mar 19, 2022

 

“A mother loves with all her strength, all her being, and all her heart.”

Mary Brook Cardy Tufnell passed away on March 19, 2022 in her home surrounded by her family.  Mary was born on April 2, 1944, in Blue Island, Illinois. She grew up in Chicago where, at the age of 16, graduated high school. She attended BYU...

Anthony Douglas "Doug" Husley Sr.

Anthony Douglas "Doug" Husley Sr.

Mar 19, 2022

Anthony Douglas “Doug” Husley Sr., 75, passed away Saturday, March 19, 2022. Doug was born February 13, 1947 to Teodia E. Husley and Zora Z. Husley.

As a lifelong resident of the coast, Doug graduated from D’Iberville High School. He worked at a Midas Muffler and served in Vietnam for 6 years as a SP4 in the Army. Doug was...

Larry Edward Cox, Sr.

Larry Edward Cox, Sr.

Mar 19, 2022

Mr. Larry Edward Cox, Sr., age 74, of Biloxi, passed away Saturday, March 19, 2022.

There are no services scheduled at this time.

Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Larry Edward Cox, Sr.

Lenora A. Beyersdorf

Lenora A. Beyersdorf

Mar 19, 2022

Lenora A. Beyersdorf, age 99, of Bay St. Louis, MS passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2022.

There are no local services. She will be transferred to Prasser-Kleczka Funeral Home in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Lenora A. Beyersdorf.

 

Pamela Dale Googe Schiefer

Pamela Dale Googe Schiefer

Mar 18, 2022

 

Pamela Dale Googe Schiefer, age 66, of Ocala, FL, passed away on Friday, March 18, 2022.

Pamela was born in Biloxi, MS on October 2, 1955. She was a graduate of Gulfport High School. Pamela was an Airman First Class in the U.S. Air Force and later worked as a civil servant. She enjoyed collecting porcelain dolls, sewing, and...

Francis Patrick Garrity

Francis Patrick Garrity

Mar 18, 2022

Patrick Francis Garrity, age 88, passed away on Friday, March 18, 2022.

Arrangement are incomplete at this time. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home 15th Street, Gulfport is honored to serve the Garrity family.

Brittani Marie Russ

Brittani Marie Russ

Mar 17, 2022

It is with the deepest sorrow that we announce the death of our Brittani Marie Russ. Brittani passed away unexpectedly on March 17, 2022. A beautiful young lady, with a heart of gold, she will be missed by all of those who knew her.

Brittani Marie was born on April 13, 1992, to parents, Sharon Thompson and Bobby Russ in...

Kenneth Jerald Varnadoe

Kenneth Jerald Varnadoe

Mar 17, 2022

 

Kenneth Jerald Varnadoe, age 87 left this earthly life peacefully, March 17, 2022, in his sleep after a day spent doing his favorite thing…Fishing! 

Kenneth was a native of Lumber City, Georgia, one of six children born to Earl and Lettie Mae Varnadoe. 

Kenneth, Ken, Kenny was a loving husband to Joyce and a role model father for Kimberly,...

Alfred Edison Rushing

Alfred Edison Rushing

Mar 17, 2022

Alfred Edison Rushing, age 92, of Ocean Springs, MS died peacefully at his home on Thursday, March 17, 2022.  

Al “Grady” Rushing was born on October 9, 1929 in Biloxi, MS. He was a Protestant. He was a graduate of Notre Dame High School in Biloxi, MS and attended Draughon’s Business School in Jackson, MS. Al served in the...

Mary Edna Norton

Mary Edna Norton

Mar 16, 2022

Mary Norton, 93, passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at Heavens Harbor Care Home on the blessed care of SAAD’s Hospice.

Mrs. Norton, a native of Leclaire, Iowa, has lived in Ocean Springs since 1997. She retired as an administrative secretary to the administrator of Pleasant Valley Iowa School District. She was a member of the Ocean Springs Hospital...

Michael Wilburn Kirkland

Michael Wilburn Kirkland

Mar 16, 2022

Michael Wilburn Kirkland passed away on March 16, 2022 in Gulfport, MS. 

Michael was 37 years old, born in Ocean Springs on December 30, 1984.  He was a caring, kind-hearted individual with a zany sense of humor and an extreme intellect. 

He received his Specialist degree in Education in 2020 and was working on his Doctorate at William Carey College....

Robert Lee Jones

Robert Lee Jones

Mar 16, 2022

 

Robert Lee Jones, 70, of Gulfport passed away on Wednesday, March16, 2022.

Robert was born in Biloxi on October 20, 1951. He was an Army veteran who was proud to serve his country during Vietnam. Robert was a very kind man and was always offering to lend a helping hand. He found and gave comfort to a small dog,...

Thomas E. Simmons

Thomas E. Simmons

Mar 16, 2022

 

Thomas E. Simmons, 85, of Gulfport MS has taken the last flight West in the company of his family on March 16, 2022.

Award winning author, aviation enthusiast, sailor, aerobatic pilot, holder of the Wright Brothers Aviation Medal and home town raconteur, Tom Simmons lived live to the fullest. Tom was a former member of the Rotary Club, Chamber...

Willard John Lamb

Willard John Lamb

Mar 15, 2022

Willard John Lamb, 86 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on March 15, 2022.

He was born January 11, 1936 in Lockport, NY. He graduated from Lockport High School and Kansas University in 1964. He was a well-known author, candle master, black belt in Akido, and invented Lap Siding also known as “Aluminum siding.” He served in the U.S. Army...

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