Obituaries
John W. Hayes Jr.
Jul 23, 2024
John W. Hayes Jr. "Johnny," 78, was a resident of Ocean Springs, Mississippi. On Tuesday, July 23, 2024, John took the hand of Jesus. He was surrounded by his loved ones and friends. John was born on December 24, 1945 in Columbus, Mississippi to John W. Hayes Sr. and Melba Davis Hayes.
Proudly he served God, his Country and his family....
Angelina "TeeFee" Arceneaux
Jul 23, 2024
Angelina "TeeFee" Arceneaux, 81, of Biloxi, MS, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2024, with her family by her side. Born in Biloxi, MS, Angelina was a devout Catholic, attending St. John’s Catholic Church and Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Her family's roots trace back to France, settling in Louisiana before making Biloxi their home.
Angelina was raised in Back Bay Biloxi...
Carl Clayton Loftus
Jul 22, 2024
Carl Clayton Loftus, 75, of Gulfport died Monday, July 22, 2024.
Mr. Loftus was a long time resident of Gulfport and attended Gulfport City schools.
Survivors include a brother, Theodore Loftus.
A graveside service will be held on Friday, August 2, 2024 at 11:00am at Finley Cemetery, Highway 53 Gulfport.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Homes,15th Street, Gulfport is honored to serve the family of Carl Clayton...
Margaret Cooper Trimble
Jul 22, 2024
Margaret Cooper Trimble, age 86, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Monday, July 22, 2024.
No services are scheduled at this time.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Margaret Cooper Trimble.
Edward "Eddie" Toomer, Jr.
Jul 22, 2024
Edward "Eddie" Toomer, Jr., 80, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Monday, July 22, 2024 in Biloxi.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in D'Iberville on Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 1:00 pm. Friends may visit from 12:00 pm until Mass time. Interment will follow at D'Iberville Memorial Park.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to...
Myra Cospelich Brune
Jul 21, 2024
Myra Cospelich Brune, a beloved resident of Ocean Springs for over six decades, passed away at the age of 85.
She was born in Gulfport, MS July 27, 1938, and was a graduate of St. John High School. She was known as "Nan" to many and was a devoted wife, mother, aunt, grandmother and parishioner of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church. She,...
Kelley Renee Freund
Jul 20, 2024
Kelley Renee Freund, age 29, of Inverness, FL passed away on Gulfport, MS.
There are no local services scheduled.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Kelley Renee Freund.
Albert "Al" Louis Jacquet, III
Jul 20, 2024
Albert "Al" Louis Jacquet, III, age 64, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2024 in his home, surrounded by his loved ones.
Al is a lifelong resident of Biloxi, graduating from Biloxi High School in 1978, his 40+ years public service and healthcare career began with Biloxi Fire Department, then Howard Memorial as an ER Tech. He went on to graduate from...
Jerome H. Reid
Jul 20, 2024
Jerome H. Reid, 85, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Saturday, July 20,2024, in Ocean Springs.
Funeral Services will be held at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, on Porter Avenue in Ocean Springs on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 2:00 pm. Friends may visit one hour prior. Interment will follow at Crestlawn Memorial Park..
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Rhett Laurence Fontenelle
Jul 19, 2024
Rhett Laurence Fontenelle, 60, of Biloxi, MS passed away Friday, July 19, 2024. Rhett was born April 23, 1964 in San Antonio, TX to Dr. Larry J. and Brenda Fontenelle.
In 1982, Rhett graduated from Mercy Cross High School. Following graduation, he obtained his nursing degree from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. He worked as an emergency room trauma nurse for...
Robert Wayne Speer
Jul 19, 2024
Robert Wayne Speer (TSgt USAF Retired), 68, of Gulfport died Friday, July 19, 2024.
Mr. Speer was a member of Michael Memorial Baptist Church and retired from the Air Force after over 20 years of service.
He is survived by his wife, Cindy Speer; two daughters, Cindy Lynn Duna and Kelly Roland; a son, Brian Reid; and a sister, Sharon Bounds.
A graveside...
Ann Mills Roberts
Jul 19, 2024
Gertrude “Ann” Roberts, born on September 26, 1940, in Frederick County, Virginia, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2024, at the age of 83. Known to many as "Miss Ann," she was a pillar of strength, faith, and kindness, living her life in service to others through her Holiness faith.
Ann's greatest love was her husband, Sherrill Roberts, to whom she...
James C. Stephenson
Jul 18, 2024
James C. Stephenson, a longtime resident of Biloxi, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2024.
Mr. Stephenson served in the United States Army and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietman Service Medal, and the Vietnam Campaign Medal for his years of service. He spent his later years on the Gulf Coast working at Popps Ferry Hardware in Biloxi...
Chester Lawrence Finley
Jul 18, 2024
Chester Lawrence Finley, age 67, of Saucier, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2024.
Dr. Finley was a resident of the MS Gulf Coast. He was a graduate of Long Beach High School and Ole Miss. He was a loving husband and father and will be missed by all that knew him.
Dr. Finley was preceded in death by his father, Chester...
Danny Eugene Turner
Jul 17, 2024
Danny Eugene Turner, age 74, of Saucier, MS passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 while in the care of USA Medical Center in Mobile, AL. He was born in Reid Hospital in Richmond, IN on June 1, 1950.
Mr. Turner was a resident of the MS Gulf Coast. He joined the US Air Force where he would later retire in...
John Kenneth Peck
Jul 16, 2024
Mr. John Kenneth Peck, age 83, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024.
A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at Biloxi National Cemetery at 11:00 a.m.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. John Kenneth Peck.
Dwight Simon
Jul 16, 2024
Dwight George Simon passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 following a hard fought battle with kidney and cardiac disease.
He is survived by his loving partner of 30 plus years, Wanda West; his daughter, Angie Simon Fields; his son, Jason Dwight Simon; his brother, Ward Simon; grandchildren, Matthew Simon Fields and Madeline Marie Fields; numerous nieces and nephews; and best...
Claude Sykes Haney, Jr.
Jul 16, 2024
Claude Sykes Haney, Jr., 81 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on July 16, 2024.
He was born on December 28, 1942 in Aberdeen, MS to Claude and Allie Haney. He graduated from Oxford High School and attended Ole Miss. He was awarded the Eagle Scout, and the city of D’Iberville named a section of central avenue “Haney Way” in recognition...
Virginia Faye Gibbs
Jul 16, 2024
Virginia Faye “Ginny” Gibbs, 72, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at her home in McHenry, MS.
She was born on October 10, 1951 in New Paris, Ohio to Mildred and Dick Blue. Her family was her passion. Ginny was retired from WalMart.
Ginny was preceded in death by her parents and her siblings, Robyn, Bonnie, Daniel; and brother-in-law Michael.
She is...
Ella Mai Dexter
Jul 15, 2024
Ella Mai Dexter, 88, of D’Iberville, MS passed away Monday, July 15, 2024. Ella was born in Brookhaven, MS on October 20, 1935 to Willie N. and Myrtis Durr.
Ella attended school in Lincoln County, MS. After school, she began her career in real estate. She was also a victims’ advocate for the Mobile County sheriff’s department, before becoming a homemaker....
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