Obituaries

Joseph "Joe" Schneider

Joseph "Joe" Schneider

Jan 5, 2023

Joseph “Joe” Schneider, Jr., 80 of Gautier, MS passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2023.

He was born on February 7, 1942 in Philadelphia, PA to Joseph John Schneider, Sr. and Helen Barth Schneider. He received his Bachelor's degree from Mississippi State and later received his Master’s degree and Master’s + 30 degree. He was employed as a Special Education...

Joseph Arthur DuCre, Sr.

Joseph Arthur DuCre, Sr.

Jan 4, 2023

 

Joseph A. DuCre, Sr. passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2023. He was born on September 2, 1926 in Biloxi, MS.

Joseph was preceded in death by his loving wife, Mary DuCre and his loving and beautiful daughter, Michelle DuCre.

He is survived by his two sons, Joey and Michael DuCre; several grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.

Joseph was a...

Vincent Joseph "Simple Man" Tauzin, Jr.

Vincent Joseph "Simple Man" Tauzin, Jr.

Jan 4, 2023

 

Vincent Joseph Tauzin, Jr. “Simple Man”, passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at 63 years of age. Vincent was a life-long native of Biloxi, MS. Growing up in East Biloxi “The Point”, he naturally had a passion for fishing, boating, late night floundering and enjoying the beauty of Biloxi sunsets.

Vincent was a hard-working individual. Known by many...

Lois Chandler O'Neal

Lois Chandler O'Neal

Jan 3, 2023

 

Lois Chandler O'Neal, age 93, of Biloxi passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023.   Lois was a longtime resident of Biloxi. She was born in Mineral Springs, MS on April 11th, 1929 but spent most of her early life in Laurel, MS. She was a fantastic cook. No one ever came to the house, expected...

Dwight Patterson Robinson

Dwight Patterson Robinson

Jan 3, 2023

 

Dwight Patterson Robinson, 98, of Woolmarket, MS passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, January 3, 2023.

Mr. Robinson was born in Birmingham, AL on July 11, 1924 to Lowell Robinson and Eula Mae Farlow. He moved to the MS Gulf Coast as a young boy and has been a resident of the Woolmarket Community for the past...

Ingrid S. Samson

Ingrid S. Samson

Jan 2, 2023

 

Ingrid S. Samson, or Tante Inga, age 86, of Biloxi passed away on Monday, January 2, 2023 at her home.

Ingrid was born on March 16, 1936 to Erna and Walter Schmalz. She worked as a civil servant for 42 years at the Biloxi Veterans Administration where she had various titles and recognitions. She enjoyed cooking, dining out, and...

Robert Martin Gramblin

Robert Martin Gramblin

Jan 2, 2023

Robert Martin Gramblin, age 76, of Long Beach passed away on Monday, January 2, 2023.

A private service will be held at a later date. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport is honored to serve the Gramblin family.

Brenda Lee Cancel

Brenda Lee Cancel

Jan 2, 2023

Brenda Lee Cancel, age 76, passed away on Monday, January 2, 2023 at her home in Gulfport.

She was born in Georgia on March 22, 1946 to Oscar and Jackie Jackson.  She attended Franklin High School in Michigan.  Brenda was a retired fork lift driver.  She enjoyed cooking, baking and reading.

Brenda was preceded in death by her parents and...

Michelle Scott

Michelle Scott

Jan 2, 2023

Mrs. Michelle Scott, 53, of Biloxi, MS passed away Monday, January 2, 2023. Michelle was born to Curtis and Ella Dee Oglesby in Grenada, MS on July 16, 1969.

She spent her childhood in North MS. After graduating from Arapahoe High School in Denver, CO, she went on to attend Blue Mountain Christian University in Blue Mountain, MS. After receiving...

Adriano Pineda

Adriano Pineda

Jan 2, 2023

Mr. Adriano Pineda, age 84, of Gautier, MS passed away on Friday, January 2, 2023.

Mr. Pineda was born on September 8, 1938 in Angeles, Philippines. He was a longtime resident of the Gulf Coast and worked as a housekeeper in the Hospitality industry.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Ventura Pineda and Filomena Reyes Pineda.

Survivors include...

Rebecca Brown

Rebecca Brown

Jan 1, 2023

Rebecca Brown, age 61, of Hammond LA passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023.

Harry McKneely Funeral Home assisted the family with services in Hammond, LA.

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Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Rebecca Brown.

Brian Joseph Chatagnier

Brian Joseph Chatagnier

Jan 1, 2023

Brian Joseph Chatagnier, 36, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023 in Biloxi.

Brian was born to Susan and Lodgie Chatagnier, Jr. on January 9, 1986 in Biloxi, MS. He enjoyed being on the water and fishing, but enjoyed spending time with his family and friends more than anything.

He was preceded in death by his daughter,...

James "Jim" Sanfred Clauson, Jr.

James "Jim" Sanfred Clauson, Jr.

Jan 1, 2023

James “Jim” Sanfred Clauson, Jr., 74, of Biloxi, MS passed away Sunday, January 1, 2023. Jim was born March 27, 1948 in Pennsylvania to James S. Clauson and Katherine McGrath.

Jim graduated from San Diego State before going on to military school. During his time in the service, Jim received many awards and recognitions, such as, The Bronze Star, The...

JoAnn Battaya

JoAnn Battaya

Jan 1, 2023

JoAnn Battaya, age 73, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023.

JoAnn was born in Biloxi and was a lifetime resident of the Coast. She got great satisfaction spending time with and taking care of her entire family. She enjoyed genealogy and loved finding out her family history. In her spare time, she enjoyed sitting on her...

Ompy Leigh "Beaver" Hudson III

Ompy Leigh "Beaver" Hudson III

Jan 1, 2023

Ompy Leigh “Beaver” Hudson III, 63, of Vancleave, MS passed away on Sunday, January 1st, 2023 surrounded by his loved ones. Ompy was born in Jackson, MS on May 12th, 1959.

Ompy served in the US Army as a young adult. He was a man of many talents, some of these included being a deckhand, construction worker, and fisherman. In...

David Gordon Burk

David Gordon Burk

Dec 31, 2022

David Gordon Burk, age 82, of Gulfport passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2022.

A private service will be held at a later date. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport is honored to serve the Burk family.

Linda Louviere

Linda Louviere

Dec 31, 2022

Linda Louviere, 71, passed away peacefully with family by her side on December 31, 2022.

She was born on September 23, 1951, in Geneva, Wisconsin to Ervin Pearley Hanson and Dorothy Lillian Siemers. She married the love of her life, Clarence “Sooky” Louviere on June 28, 1970, who preceded her in death on October 5, 2013. Sooky and Linda are...

Jerrye Maxine Nix

Jerrye Maxine Nix

Dec 30, 2022

 

Jerrye Maxine Nix, age 88, of Gulfport, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022.

Ms. Nix, most knew her as Maxine, was a longtime resident of Gulfport. She received her Teaching Credentials and Master’s Degree from the University of Southern Mississippi and was a longtime teacher at Pass Road Elementary School. Maxine was member of Unity Church of Gulfport...

Julia Neely Nelson

Julia Neely Nelson

Dec 30, 2022

 

Julia Neely Nelson, age 52, passed away on December 30, 2022. 

Julie grew up in Ocean Springs and primarily lived on the coast throughout her life. She worked for Memorial Hospital at Gulfport for more than 10 years. She had a big heart and smile. Country music and 80’s rock were her favorite music. Known as “Juju” to her...

Michelle Lauren Hill

Michelle Lauren Hill

Dec 30, 2022

 

Michelle Laurèn Hill of Gulfport, MS passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022. She was born on July 26, 1975 and was adopted at three weeks old by Lawrence and Cindy Hill. She enjoyed long talks with her mother and was truly a daddy's girl. Michelle was a joyful child and played a mothering role to her younger sisters and...