Obituaries
Wade Dwaine Beech
Apr 29, 2026
Wade Dwaine Beech, born December 19, 1944, to Homer and Doris Beech, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
Dwaine was truly a jack of all trades—there wasn’t anything he couldn’t build, paint, or guide someone else to complete. A master craftsman, artist, and musician, he poured creativity and passion into everything he touched. Even in his later years, after a...
Billy Wayne Klein
Apr 28, 2026
Billy Wayne Klein, age 72, of Ocean Springs, Mississippi passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 peacefully at home.
Billy was born on November 30, 1953 in Aynor, South Carolina to the late Howard E. Klein, Sr. and Mary T. Klein. During his spare time, he enjoyed fishing, camping and working on cars. He chose his family first, teaching and showing...
Stephen Robert Smith
Apr 27, 2026
Stephen Robert Smith, 69, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Monday, April 27, 2026 in Gulfport.
A Graveside Service will be held at Biloxi National Cemetery on Monday, May 4, 2026 at 11:00 am.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Stephen Robert Smith.
Angelina Gialone Ward
Apr 27, 2026
Angelina Gialone Ward, 94 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Monday, April 27, 2026.
A visitation will be held from 5:00pm until 7:00pm on Monday, May 4, 2026 at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Ocean Springs, MS. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00am on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, Ocean Springs. Burial will follow at...
Consorcia Susie Loftin
Apr 26, 2026
Consorcia Susie Loftin, 97, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2026 in Gulfport.
Funeral Services will be held at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home on Pass Road in Biloxi on Friday, May 8, 2026 at 11:30 am. Friends may visit from 10:30 am until service time. Interment will follow at Biloxi National Cemetery.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the...
James Randall Stringer
Apr 25, 2026
James Randall Stringer, age 71, of Biloxi, MS passed away on April 25, 2026.
James was born on December 14, 1954 to Charles and Levern Stringer. He was employed with the City of Ocean Springs and Coast Transit Authority. He had a kind soul and loved his family.
He is preceded in death by his parents; and by his son, Chris Stringer....
Ronald Wayne Schnoor
Apr 25, 2026
Ronald Wayne Schnoor, 72, passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 25, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s.
Ron was a respected executive in the maritime industry. He held people to the highest standard and expected excellence. He was direct, disciplined, and believed in doing things the right way.
He was a devoted husband, father, and family man....
Anna Belle Cox
Apr 25, 2026
Anna Belle Borries Cox, age 90, of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, passed away on April 25, 2026 surrounded by her family. Known and loved by all as Anna Belle, she was born on July 4, 1935, and carried a spirited and joyful nature throughout her life. She was a devout Catholic and was a parishioner at Christ the King Catholic Church.
Anna...
James Phillip Holmes
Apr 24, 2026
James Phillip Holmes, age 84, of Gulfport, MS passed away Friday April 24, 2026.
Phil was born in Pensacola, FL on April 21, 1942, and raised in Marianna, FL. In 1960, Phil joined the U.S. Navy and served in the Vietnam War on the US Forrestal. After his duty, he and his wife, Jean, settled on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. He...
Norma Jean Lamey
Apr 24, 2026
Norma Jean Lamey, age 91, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Biloxi, MS. A lifelong resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast, Norma Jean was a woman of deep faith, steadfast devotion to her family, and quiet service to her community. She attended Sacred Heart Academy, where she graduated in 1954. Following graduation, she began her career with...
Kenneth Alan Perry
Apr 23, 2026
Kenneth Alan Perry, (The Godfather of Gautier), 73, of Gautier, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 23, 2026, surrounded by family.
He was born on January 14, 1953, in New Bedford, Massachusetts. He was an Air Force Veteran. Kenneth was the kind of person who could turn strangers into friends within minutes, especially if you understood his sense of humor....
Robin Annette Hartley
Apr 23, 2026
Robin Annette Hartley, 65, of Gulfport died Thursday, April 23, 2026, in Gulfport.
Survivors include her husband, Ronald B. Hartley of Gulfport.
A private service will be held at a later date.
Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home, at 15th St Gulfport, is honored to serve the family of Robin Annette Hartley.
Martin Keith Ragsdale
Apr 23, 2026
Martin Keith Ragsdale, 71 years old, of Biloxi, MS, passed away on April 23rd, 2026.
Martin was born on July 16, 1954, in Michigan City, Indiana. Martin was the fifth out of twelve children. He was a man of many talents! He had a heart as big as this world and the strength of a hug to squeeze your breath out...
Roy Joseph Thibodeaux Jr.
Apr 23, 2026
Roy Joseph Thibodeaux, Jr., age 76, was called home on April 23, 2026.
He was a lifelong resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast and attended Biloxi High School. Roy was a devoted family man who found his greatest joy in spending time with those he loved. He was a proud and loyal fan of D’Iberville Warriors, LSU, and the New Orleans...
Mary Ann Barnett
Apr 23, 2026
Mary Ann Barnett, 82, of Biloxi, MS, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2026, at her home in Woolmarket, surrounded by her loving family.
Mary Ann was born on January 25, 1944, in Gulfport, MS, to Don and Mary Scott. She lived with a grateful heart and found joy in life’s simple blessings—camping trips, sunny days at the beach, quiet hours painting,...
Hoa Van Nguyen
Apr 23, 2026
Mr. Hoa Van Nguyen, age 77, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 29th, Thursday, April 30th, and Friday, May 1, 2026 from 12:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Howard Avenue in Biloxi.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Vietnamese Martyrs Catholic Church at 9:00...
Thu Nguyen
Apr 23, 2026
Mrs. Thu Nguyen passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at the age of 56.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 29th, Thursday, April 30th, and Friday, May 1, 2026 from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Howard Avenue in Biloxi.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Vietnamese Martyrs Catholic Church at 11:30 a.m. on...
Charles Q. Salisbury, Sr.
Apr 21, 2026
Charles Q. Salisbury, Sr., age 95, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.
Charles was born on December 30, 1930, in Cressmont, Clay County, West Virginia. He grew up working on the land as a young farmer. Those early years shaped his character—steady, hardworking, humble, and deeply committed to those he loved.
Answering the call to serve his country, Charles enlisted...
Richard Leroy Samson
Apr 19, 2026
Richard Leroy Samson, 85, of Biloxi, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 19, 2026, in Biloxi.
Born on June 19, 1940, in Beloit, Wisconsin, Richard lived a life defined by steady dedication, quiet strength, and deep commitment to his family. He served his country honorably in the United States Air Force from January 3, 1966, to January 7, 1970, attaining...
Leo V. Seicshnaydre, Jr.
Apr 19, 2026
Leo Vincent Seicshnaydre, Jr., age 88, of Gulfport, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family.
Leo was born on December 20, 1937, in New Orleans, LA. He graduated from St. Anthony Grammar School and Jesuit High School, Class of 1956, LSU, Class of 1962, where he was a member of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity....
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