Obituaries
25th Annual Celebration of Lights
Dec 4, 2026
Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Homes warmly invites you to join us for our 25th Annual Celebration of Lights.
Event Locations & Dates
D’Iberville Memorial Park – D’Iberville, MS - Friday, December 4th
Crestlawn Memorial Park – Ocean Springs, MS - Saturday, December 5th
Gulf Coast Memorial Cemetery & Mausoleum – Bay St. Louis, MS - Friday, December 11th
Schedule of Events
Memorial Service: 3:30 p.m.
Candle Lighting: 4:30 p.m.
Candles...
Lee C. Michaelis
Nov 13, 2026
Lee C. Michaelis, 88, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Friday, November 13, 2026 in Pass Christian, MS.
Mr. Michaelis was born in Collingswood, NJ in 1938. He spent 4 years in the US Marine Corps and obtained the rank of Corporal. In 1956, he met his wife and after six months, they married and began their 69 year marriage, raising...
William F. "Billy" Goodwin
Nov 12, 2026
William F. "Billy" Goodwin, Jr., age 74, of Gulfport, passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2026.
Please check back for full obituary and arrangements.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport, is honored to serve the family of William F. "Billy" Goodwin, Jr.
Alfred Henry "Al" Lockamy
Nov 12, 2026
Alfred Henry “Al” Lockamy, age 83, of Long Beach, Mississippi, passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport following a brief illness. Born on May 8, 1943, in Durham, North Carolina, Al was the second of four children born to the late Alfred Peron Lockamy and Frances Fuller Lockamy Odom. He grew up with his two...
Teena Maxey Richardson
Nov 10, 2026
Teena Maxey Richardson, age 77, of Gulfport, passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
Teena was born on June 13, 1949, in Laurel, MS to Harold James and Anna Faye Grafton Maxey. She earned a master’s degree in Math and was a high school teacher, Mathematician for US Navy Seals, and co-owner of Rethreads.
Teena was preceded in death by her parents;...
John Wilfred Burke
Nov 9, 2026
John Wilfred Burke, 77 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Monday, November 9, 2026.
He was born on December 21, 1948 in Providence, Rhode Island but has been a resident of the Gulf Coast since 1955. He graduated from Moss Point High School in 1967 and attended classes at Jackson County Jr. College where he received an associate's degree with...
Richard Armond Cox
Nov 9, 2026
Richard Armond Cox, 66 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Monday, November 9, 2026.
No services will be held.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Homes is honored to serve the family of Richard Armond Cox.
Jerry Paul Boudreaux
Nov 9, 2026
Jerry Paul Boudreaux, 95, of Gulfport, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2026, leaving behind a remarkable legacy of faith, love, and service to others.
Born in Morgan City, Louisiana, Jerry was the son of L. P. Boudreaux and Lelia Seither Boudreaux. He graduated from Sacred Heart Academy in Morgan City and continued his education at Louisiana State University, St....
Irene Jacqueline Shields
Nov 9, 2026
Irène Jacqueline Shields, 87, of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, passed away on November 9, 2026.
Irène, though she preferred Jackie, was born on January 21, 1939, in Metz, France, to Mathias and Marie Hahn. While living in France, she met Joseph, who was serving in the United States Army. They married on May 7, 1960, and Jackie later moved to the United...
Patricia Jones
Nov 8, 2026
Patricia Jones, age 80, of Biloxi, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of joy, generosity, and a life truly well-lived.
Born on November 7, 1946, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Eugene and Helene George, Patricia approached life with boundless curiosity and an infectious warmth that made everyone feel like an old friend. Whether she was...
Betty Jean Tootle
Nov 8, 2026
Betty Jean Rhodes Tootle, 91 of Vancleave, MS passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2026.
She was born on August 26, 1935 in Saucier, MS to Jesse W. Rhodes and Tennessee D. Rhodes. She graduated from Perkinston High School. She was a football cheerleader and played basketball at Perk. She worked as a teacher’s aid for Vancleave Elementary. She served as...
Janie Lois Alawine
Nov 7, 2026
Mrs. Janie Lois Alawine, age 94, of Gulfport, Mississippi, where she had resided for the past 10 years, and formerly of Collinsville, Mississippi, passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2026.
Mrs. Alawine was transferred to Robert Barham Family Funeral Home in Meridian, Mississippi, where funeral services will be held. Please see full obituary provided here.
Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve...
Dennis Larry Breland
Nov 7, 2026
Dennis Larry Breland, 89 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2026.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, December 12, 2026 at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Ocean Springs, MS.
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Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Homes is honored to serve the family of Dennis Larry Breland.
Eddie J. Holt
Nov 7, 2026
Eddie J. Holt, age 88, of Long Beach, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, November 7, 2026.
Eddie was born on April 10, 1938, in Phenix City, AL to Eddie A. and Susan Regan Holt. He graduated from Mississippi State University with a degree in Chemical Engineering. Eddie was employed by Thiokol Chemical Company and Mississippi Power Company, from which...
Elizabeth "Liz" "Izzy" Price
Nov 6, 2026
Elizabeth "Liz" "Izzy" Price passed away Friday, November 6, 2026.
A funeral service will be held at 1 pm on Friday, November 27, 2026 at the Pass Road Chapel of Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home. Friends are invited to visit from 11 am to 1 pm.
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Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Elizabeth Price.
Michelle Elizabeth Waybright
Nov 6, 2026
Michelle Elizabeth Waybright, 35, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2026, in Mobile, AL.
Michelle was born on July 14, 1991, in Buffalo, NY to David Eugene Waybright, Sr. and Lisa Michelle Everhart. She attended the University of Southern Mississippi and was employed with Cunningham’s Mortuary Transport Service.
She is survived by her father, David Waybright, Sr.; her...
Norah Jane Byram Bryant
Nov 5, 2026
Norah Jane Byram Bryant, age 81, of Long Beach, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at peace in her home.
Norah was born on August 13, 1945, in Wyoming. She loved road trips to Maine and visiting the Scottish Highlands, giving to her community through service, and knitting.
Norah was preceded in death by her mother, Juanita Byram; brother, John Fisher,...
Gary Austin Mitchem
Nov 5, 2026
In loving Memory of Gary Austin Mitchem
December 1943 – November 5, 2026
Blessed Father, Grandfather and Brother, Gary Austin Mitchem passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at St. Joseph Hospice.
Gary was born to Ruthie Gertrude and Norman Richard “Chalkie” Mitchem. On September 24, 1971, he married the love of his life, Sharon Yvonne Edwards. Together, they shared 50 wonderful years...
Nancy Verzwyvelt
Nov 4, 2026
Nancy Claire Baillio Verzwyvelt, 90, of Gulfport, MS passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2026. She was born in Alexandria, LA on February 10, 1936 to Ralph and Katherine Baillio.
Nancy was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. She worked in a school office for a few years, prior to becoming a homemaker.
She is preceded in death by her...
Etta Anderson Williams
Nov 3, 2026
Etta Anderson Williams, age 99, of Pass Christian passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
Etta was born in Lumberton, MS on February 28, 1927, to William Otha Anderson and Nancy Cameron. She grew up in Pass Christian and graduated from Pass Christian High School. At the age of 17, she became a switchboard operator for Southern Bell...
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