Obituaries
Emma Jean “Jeannie” Schmidt
Aug 9, 2022
Emma Jean “Jeannie” Schmidt, lovingly known as Granny to those closest to her, was called home on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at 81 years old. Jeannie was born on May 8, 1941 in Kentucky and moved to the Gautier/Pascagoula area in 1975 where she lived the rest of her life. She worked at Ingalls for over 40 years, retiring at...
Virginia Jussely Shaddix
Aug 9, 2022
Virginia Jussely Shaddix, age 82, of Gulfport, passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2022.
Mrs. Shaddix was born on October 27, 1939 in Purvis, MS and was a longtime resident of Gulfport. She was a member of the Baptist faith. Mrs. Shaddix was a retired registered nurse and prior to retiring worked at Gulfport Memorial Hospital and Garden Park.
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Carolyn Louise Cox Cook
Aug 8, 2022
Carolyn Louise Cox Cook, 80, of D’Iberville, MS passed away on Monday, August 8, 2022 in D’Iberville.
Carolyn was born on September 19, 1941 in New Orleans, LA and was a longtime resident of Biloxi and D’Iberville. She attended Biloxi and D’Iberville schools and graduated from Biloxi High School in 1959.
Carolyn, at the age of 15, met 17...
Bobby Abbenante
Aug 8, 2022
Bobby Abbenante, 67, passed away suddenly on August 8, 2022. Services will be held at a later date for family only. Prayers for the family are welcomed. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Bobby Abbenante.
David Christopher Strayham
Aug 7, 2022
David Christopher Strayham, 59, passed away August 7, 2022. David was born October 9, 1962 to Jack and Frances Strayham.
A Memorial Mass will be held at 10 am on Saturday, November 12, 2022 at Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church with the Rosary at 9:30 am. Following the Mass, friends and family are invited to a luncheon at...
Arthur Henry Meyers, Jr.
Aug 7, 2022
Arthur H. Meyers, Jr. passed away at the age of 69. He was a lifelong resident of St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana and a more recent resident of Gulfport, Mississippi.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Arthur H. Meyers, Sr. and Lois Compton Meyers; sons, Ralph Brossette and John (J.J.) Brossette and sisters, Camille Martin, Cindy Ricord, Candace LaBrosse...
Judith Maryee Cottrell
Aug 7, 2022
Judith Maryee Cottrell, age 82, of Gulfport, passed away on Sunday, August 7, 2022.
Judith was born on December 11, 1939 in Headwaters, VA. She was a housewife who loved life. Judith enjoyed traveling and loved being with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Maryee Brooks; husband, James Richard Cottrell;...
Anthony Kozlowski
Aug 7, 2022
Anthony Kozlowski, 63, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Sunday, August 7, 2022 in Ocean Springs.
Mr. Kozlowski was a native and lifelong resident of the coast. He was employed over the years as a self-employed air conditioning repairman and worked off shore for many years. Mr. Kozlowski had a good heart and enjoyed spending time with his...
Kermit Boyd Pethtel, Jr.
Aug 6, 2022
Kermit Boyd Pethel, Jr., age 82 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on August 6, 2022.
No services were held.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Ocean Springs is honored to serve the family of Mr. Kermit Pethtel, Jr.
Elizabeth Jane Shaefer "Betsy" Sramek
Aug 4, 2022
Our dear mother, wife, sister and grandmother lovingly known as “Beezy”, Elizabeth Jane Shaefer Sramek “Betsy”, sadly passed away at home surrounded by her family on August 4th, 2022 at the age of 63.
Betsy was born on October 3rd, 1958 in Washington D.C. to George and Beverly Shaefer. She grew up in San Diego and graduated from UCLA...
Randall "Randy" Wayne Lundy
Aug 4, 2022
Randall “Randy” Wayne Lundy, age 55, of Long Beach, passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2022.
Randy was born on November 20, 1966 in Redlands, CA. He graduated from Harrison Central High School. Randy worked for Gulfport PD, Pass Christian PD, Harrison County Sheriff’s Department, and the MS Department of Corrections. He also served in the United States Army.
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Reba Juanita Sylvester Ferguson
Aug 4, 2022
Reba Juanita Sylvester Ferguson, 74, of Vancleave, MS passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2022 in Vancleave.
Mrs. Ferguson was a native of Beaumont, MS, a former longtime resident of St. Martin, MS and a resident of the coast for over 50 years. She was a retired nurse and was employed with Howard Memorial Hospital in Biloxi for many...
Mildred Whaley
Aug 3, 2022
Mildred Whaley, age 92, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2022.
She was transferred to Curtis and Son Funeral Home in Sylacauga, AL. (256-245-4362)
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mildred Whaley.
Donna Marilyn Haggerty
Aug 3, 2022
Donna Haggerty, 86, of Gautier, MS passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2022. She is survived by her husband, William Haggerty; son, William Haggerty, and his wife, Suzanne Haggerty; daughter, JoAnn Mouton, her husband, Jeff Mouton, and their children, Madalyn and Anthony.
A native of Milford, MA Donna lived in Gautier for 47 years, never losing her Bostonian accent or...
Louise Smith Griffin
Aug 3, 2022
Mrs. Louise Griffin, age 92 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2022 in Ocean Springs, MS.
Mrs. Griffin was born on July 4, 1930 in Panama City, FL to the late Marion Joseph Smith and Mamie Elizabeth Jones. During her spare-time, she enjoyed working on puzzle books and visits from family.
Mrs. Griffin is preceded in death...
Pam Colle
Aug 2, 2022
The loving, caring, generous and spirited soul of our beloved Pam Colle departed from us unexpectedly in the early hours of Tuesday, August 2, 2022. With husband Al and their K-9 daughter, Savannah, at her side, Pam passed from this life while being held and supported by those she loved.. Our broken hearts are soothed only by the sure faith...
Susan Lynn Barrett
Aug 2, 2022
Susan Lynn Barrett was born June 2, 1961 in Las Vegas, NV and was granted her angel wings on August 2, 2022 in Gulfport, MS. Her final days were spent with her loving family who will miss her forever. Susan touched many lives in both small and big ways. She will always be remembered for her strong Christian faith,...
Rhonda Lynn "Nana" Simmons
Aug 1, 2022
Rhonda Lynn “Nana” Simmons, 60, of D’Iberville, MS passed away on Monday, August 1, 2022 in Ocean Springs.
Miss Simmons was born on February 26, 1962 in Biloxi, MS to Harold and Delores Simmons. She graduated from St. Martin High School and MGCCC, Jackson County Campus where she received her degree in nursing. Miss Simmons was employed at Garden...
William B. "Dub" Walker
Aug 1, 2022
William B. “Dub” Walker, age 80, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Monday August 1, 2022.
Mr. Walker was born January 5, 1942 in Benndale, MS. He was a graduate of Harrison Central High School, class of 1960.Mr. Walker was of the Baptist faith and a Christian. He loved to play golf and watch baseball.He was preceded in death...
Janice Sue Hanson
Jul 31, 2022
Janice S. Hanson, age 77, of Biloxi passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2022.
Janice Sue was born in Biloxi to the late Eldridge and Vera Bosarge Wilkerson of Latimer. She enjoyed gardening, listening to country music, sitting and rocking on her patio while watching her humming birds and spending time with her family and friends. She was a member...
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