Obituaries

Clinton Jehue Baker

Clinton Jehue Baker

Jul 15, 2022

Clinton Jehue Baker, age 96 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on July 15, 2022.

A graveside service was held at the Biloxi National Cemetery.

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Ocean Springs is honored to serve the family of Mr. Clinton Baker.

John Mangin

John Mangin

Jul 15, 2022

John Mangin, long time resident of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Friday, July 15, 2022. He was 92.

John was born and grew up in Biloxi, MS. He recalled his childhood with such fondness, he wrote and published a book about it called “Squirt Blossom Jubilation”. He graduated from Notre Dame High School in 1948 and the University of...

Betty Lois Mason

Betty Lois Mason

Jul 15, 2022

  Betty Lois Mason, 85, of Biloxi, MS, passed away at home, surrounded by her loving family, Friday, July 15, 2022.   Betty was known for her active lifestyle. Especially, going to the pool and enjoying time with her friends at her water aerobics. She was a loving mother and grandmother and was an active member of D’Iberville Christian Assembly....

Rickey Latch

Rickey Latch

Jul 14, 2022

Rickey Latch, age 65 of Saucier, MS passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2022 in Pascagoula, MS after being in a vehicular collision.

He was born on April 24, 1958 in Corinth, MS to Terry Latch and Florence Dee Latch Basham. He graduated from D’Iberville High School and went on to attend MGCCC where he received an associate’s degree. Rickey...

Bertie Kay DeCuir

Bertie Kay DeCuir

Jul 14, 2022

Bertie Kay DeCuir, age 83 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on July 14, 2022.

Private services will be held. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Ocean Springs, MS is honored to serve the family of Bertie DeCuir.

Charles Edward Chapin

Charles Edward Chapin

Jul 14, 2022

 

Charles E. Chapin, age 92, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2022.  He had been a resident of Gulfport since 1969 when he retired from the US Air Force.  He was a member of the Gulfport Yacht Club and St. John Catholic Church.

Mr. Chapin was preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn S. Chapin and...

Ruth Chamberlain Wallace

Ruth Chamberlain Wallace

Jul 14, 2022

 

Ruth Chamberlain Wallace

October 15, 1932 – July 14, 2022

Gulfport, MS

 

Ruth Chamberlain Wallace, 89 passed away Thursday, July 14 in Gulfport, MS. She was a native of Lilbourn, MO and was a resident of the MS Gulf Coast since 1991.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred Chamberlain and Edna Weedman Brown; her husband,...

Bobby Allen Lambert

Bobby Allen Lambert

Jul 14, 2022

Mr. Bobby Allen Lambert, age 85, of Mobile, AL passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2022.

There are no services scheduled at this time.

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Bobby Allen Lambert.

 

Glenn Griffin

Glenn Griffin

Jul 12, 2022

Glenn Griffin, age 73, passed away on July 12, 2022.

There are no local services. He was transferred to Bumper Funeral Home in Butler, AL. (205-459-2515)

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Glenn Griffin.

 

 

 

Paul Thomas "Tommy" Afong

Paul Thomas "Tommy" Afong

Jul 11, 2022

Paul Thomas “Tommy” Afong, 77, of Biloxi, Mississippi passed away Monday, July 11, 2022. Tommy was born March 4, 1945 in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Tommy worked as a chef and was also a member of the United States Army. In his free time, he enjoyed watching TV, especially cooking shows.

Survivors include his wife, Letty Larson Afong; children, Paul T. Afong...

James "Glen" Ward

James "Glen" Ward

Jul 11, 2022

James “Glen” Ward, age 78 of Cleveland, TN passed away on Monday, July 11, 2022 in Mobile, AL.

He was born on April 29, 1944 in Carson, MS. He was an active member and served as an usher at Peerless Road Church of God of Prophecy in Cleveland, TN. He graduated from Forest Hill High School in 1962. He retired...

Gordon Vance "Vic" Daugherty, Jr.

Gordon Vance "Vic" Daugherty, Jr.

Jul 11, 2022

 

Gordon Vance “Vic” Daugherty, Jr., 68, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Monday, July 11, 2022 in Ocean Springs.

Vic was born at Turner Air Force Base in Albany, GA on June 27, 1954 to Betty June and Gordon Vance Daugherty, Sr. He retired from Huntington Ingalls Production Control. Vic loved music, audio equipment and going to the...

Alton Guy Seymour, Jr.

Alton Guy Seymour, Jr.

Jul 10, 2022

 

Alton Guy Seymour, Jr., 75, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2022.

Mr. Seymour was born October 31, 1946 to Mary E. Wedgeworth and Alton G. Seymour, Sr. He served in the U.S. Navy Reserve, the U.S. Army and the U.S. Air National Guard for 29 years. Mr. Seymour was employed with the Department of Defense/AETC...

Evelyn Marie Alliston Rockwell

Evelyn Marie Alliston Rockwell

Jul 10, 2022

Evelyn Marie Alliston Rockwell, age 89 of D'Iberville, MS passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2022.

She was born on May 16, 1933 and was a native of Biloxi, MS. She was employed with the U.S. Navy Department in Washington, D.C. and California as an Logistics Expert.

Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents, John Alliston and Lucy...

Terry E. Barnes

Terry E. Barnes

Jul 9, 2022

Terry Elmond Barnes, 59 of Vancleave, MS passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2022.

There is majesty in moments unbound, the sound of the unexpected laughter, the roll of thunder, the power of the unexpected strike of lightning, the joy of the love of a child, the scope of the universe contemplated in the quiet backwater of our minds, that...

Mary "Julie" Julia Kelley

Mary "Julie" Julia Kelley

Jul 9, 2022

Mary “Julie” Kelley, age 51, a longtime resident of New Orleans passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2022 in Ocean Springs.

Julie or Julz as she was fondly known was born on November 23, 1970 in Oxford, Mississippi.  Julie was raised in Ocean Springs, but New Orleans was her home.  Julie was a fixture in the Bywater community. She previously...

Elizabeth "Lisa" Ann Conners

Elizabeth "Lisa" Ann Conners

Jul 9, 2022

Elizabeth “Lisa” Conners, age 54, a longtime resident of New Orleans passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2022 in Ocean Springs.

Lisa as she was best known was born on June 26, 1968 in Buford, South Carolina but grew up in Ocean Springs and after high school moved to New Orleans. Many knew Lisa as she was a fixture at...

Christy Lee Perry

Christy Lee Perry

Jul 9, 2022

Christy Lee Perry passed away to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on July 9, 2022.

She was born on February 26, 1982. She enjoyed being outside, spending time with her family, lounging poolside or next to the bayou with music gently playing, and taking in all the conversations and action surrounding her. She loved her pets and...

Betty Ruth McClure

Betty Ruth McClure

Jul 8, 2022

Betty Ruth McClure, 67 of Vancleave, MS passed away on July 8, 2022.

She was born in Mark Tree, Arkansas on October 14, 1954. She was a life long resident of Vancleave, MS. She was president of VFW Post 2732 Lady Auxiliary. She was a store manager for many years. She loved camping, racing, bingo, spending time with her grandkids,...

Margaret Dore' Compton

Margaret Dore' Compton

Jul 8, 2022

Margaret Dore’ Compton, age 79, of Biloxi, passed away on Friday, July 8, 2022.

Mrs. Compton was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. She moved to the Point in Biloxi when she was 5 years old. She graduated from Biloxi High School where she met her husband of 52 years, Dr. Thomas Compton. Mrs. Compton was an active member of the...