Obituaries
Sharon Ann Hunter
Jan 2, 2025
Sharon Ann Hunter, 64, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025.
She was born Sharon Ann Wood on February 19, 1960, in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
Sharon was a fighter throughout her life, having endured many challenges. She was an example to her loved ones because of her resilience and her ability to stay positive and loving throughout the worst...
Susan Adele Farley
Jan 2, 2025
Susan Adele Farley, 84 of Vancleave, MS passed away on January 2, 2025.
She will be laid to rest at the Biloxi National Cemetery.
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Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Homes is honored to serve the family of Susan Adele Farley.
Carol Ann Sanford Fullilove
Jan 1, 2025
This may be a bit unusual, but who wants to be ordinary, especially when talking about someone so extraordinary. My wife, Carol Ann Sanford Fullilove, was taken home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, peacefully on Wednesday January 1, 2024 at 2:45 p.m. After battling cancer for over ten years, she is now free of pain, receiving...
Frankie Vaughn
Dec 31, 2024
Frankie L. Vaughn, Ret. TSGT USAF, age 88 of D’Iberville, MS passed away peacefully at Ocean Springs Hospital on Tuesday, December 31, 2024.
Born in Arkansas, he traveled the world while serving his country in the United States Air Force for 22 years. He made Biloxi his home after being stationed here in 1970. Throughout his life, he enjoyed fishing, boating...
Sandra Eucaris Mejias
Dec 30, 2024
Sandra E. Mejias (Sandra Guerra), born on April 19, 1965, in David, Chiriquí, Panamá, peacefully departed this life on December, 30th, 2024 at the age of 59. A beloved Ocean Springs, Mississippi resident, for the past 16 years, Sandra’s life was a testament to hard work, love, and joy.
She was the cherished daughter of José Abelardo Guerra Espinoza and Cedoina...
Mary Elizabeth Cvitanovich
Dec 30, 2024
Most perfect sweetheart, Mary Elizabeth “Mary Beth” Cvitanovich, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, December 30, 2024.
Mary Beth was born on April 27, 1995, in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, to Tony and Ellen Cvitanovich. Like all her family members, Mary Beth possessed the quality of tenacity. She had a courageous persistence in her 29 years of life to...
Father John James Kelly
Dec 29, 2024
Father John J. Kelly, 88, of Biloxi, peacefully passed away on December 29, 2024, following a brief illness.
A devoted servant of the Catholic Church, Father Kelly dedicated his life to faith, family, and fostering connections between his beloved Ireland and the United States.
Born on June 23, 1936, at Falnashamer House in Ballintogher, County Sligo, Ireland, Father Kelly faced an early...
Clara Belle Wescovich Koehler
Dec 29, 2024
Clara Belle Wescovich Koehler, 90, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2024 in Moss Point.
Mrs. Koehler was a native of Biloxi and a lifelong resident of the coast. She was of the Baptist faith. Mrs. Koehler was formerly employed with Winn Dixie and Boomtown Casino.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon E. Koehler; her parents,...
John Stegall Heath
Dec 28, 2024
John Stegall Heath, 76, of Gulfport, Mississippi, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, December 28, 2024. He was a beloved son, husband, father, grandfather, and dedicated community servant.
John was a lifelong resident of Gulfport, born and raised by Robert and Mary Lou Heath. He graduated from Gulfport High School and went on to earn a degree in Accounting from...
Denis Farris Carlson
Dec 27, 2024
Denis Farris Carlson, age 71, of Gulfport died Friday, December 27, 2024.
Arrangements are pending at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home 15th St, Gulfport.
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Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, 15th St, Gulfport, is honored to serve the family of Denis F. Carlson.
Virginia Lee Price
Dec 27, 2024
Virginia Price, 92, of Sicily Island, LA, died peacefully in the company of family in Ocean Springs, MS, where she had been receiving long term care. A native of Franklin Parish, LA, she was born Virginia Lee Dent to Marian Dent and Estelle Herrington.
Virginia grew up in Sicily Island, where she attended the local schools, cheerleading and playing basketball. Around...
Mitchell Wescovich, Jr.
Dec 26, 2024
Mitchell Wescovich, Jr., 82, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024 at Singing River Hospital, Gulfport.
Michell was born on May 23, 1942 in Biloxi, MS. He is preceded in death by his sister, Clara Koehler.
Survivors include his wife, Emily Kay Wescovich; his daughter, Michelle Sears (Earl); stepchildren Farrah Hardie (Mitch), Quentin Jay McQueen (Amanda) and William Ashley...
Carolyn Buckley Bourgeois
Dec 26, 2024
Carolyn Buckley Bourgeois, born September 22, 1940, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2024.
Carolyn was born in Gulfport, MS and was a lifelong resident of the area. She attended St. Joseph’s Academy in Bay St. Louis, MS. Carolyn worked many years in retail sales and loved spending time with friends. Carolyn’s true dedication was to her family and her church,...
Doyle Dee Toms
Dec 26, 2024
Doyle Dee Toms, age 82, of Gulfport, MS passed away on December 26, 2024 at Saint Joseph Hospice.
He was born on June 2, 1942 in Jenks, OK to parents Doyle Edward Toms and Lorene Elizabeth Carroll. Doyle attended Jenks High School in Jenks, OK.
He received many awards and recognitions including, the Airforce Good Conduct medal w/5 OLC, joint service command...
Virginia Viola Larkey
Dec 26, 2024
Virginia Viola (Forester) Larkey, age 88, of Weirton, WV, passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home in Gulfport, with her loving family by her side, on December 26, 2024. She was born in Wick, Tyler West Virginia on December 12, 1936 to parents Clyde and Verga (Jones) Forester.
She enjoyed traveling, bowling, reading, and spending time with her family.
Mrs. Larkey is...
Carol Ann Gavins
Dec 26, 2024
Carol Ann Koellner Gavins, 90 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on December 26, 2024.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Homes is honored to serve the family of Carol Ann Gavins.
Frederick "Fred" Cecil Lowery
Dec 25, 2024
Frederick “Fred” Cecil Lowery, age 70, of Biloxi, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024.
Fred was born and raised in Biloxi, MS completing 9th grade at St. Martin High School. He worked as a self-employed construction worker most of his life. He loved fishing, carpentry work, baseball and spending time with family. He was a longtime fan of the Atlanta...
Stephen Pressley Parks
Dec 23, 2024
Stephen Pressley Parks “Stevie”, the 14th child of Arnold and Juanita Parks, born on January 8th, 1954, passed away on December 23rd, 2024. He was a resident of Gautier, Mississippi.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Arnold Emerson Parks, Sr. and Julia Juanita Johnson Parks of Gautier, Mississippi; sisters: Phyllis Parks Luxenberg, Freda Parks Roberts and Renee Parks Clark...
Rose Marie Goode
Dec 23, 2024
Rose Marie Goode, 91, passed away Monday, December 23, 2024. She was born April 27, 1933 in Biloxi, MS to Lorenzo and Lillian Krohn.
Rose graduated from Biloxi High School in 1951. She went to nursing school and became a Registered Nurse. She met and married David Goode, an Air Force Lieutenant at Keesler Air Force Base. They had a great...
Carney "Skip" Murphy
Dec 23, 2024
Carney “Skip” Murphy of Ocean Springs passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024, at age 86.
Born in Clarksville, Tennessee, Skip joined the Air Force and retired out of Keesler in 1973. He later worked at Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula. He was an active member of St. Alphonsus Church in Ocean Springs, volunteering in the St. Vincent de Paul Society and...
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