Obituaries
Dale E. Hanshew
Jan 31, 2024
Dale E. Hanshew, 65, of Long Beach. MS, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and son was born on January 25, 1959, and passed away on January 31, 2024, after a short illness.
He was preceded in death by his father, Rev. Adam F. Hanshew, Sr. and a son Alex Hanshew.
Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 37...
Paul Russo
Jan 30, 2024
Paul Russo, age 72 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away Tuesday, January 30, 2024.
Paul was born in Japan and was part of an Air Force military family and lived between San Bernandino, California and Japan until he moved to Ocean Springs in 1991, where he became a resident until the time of his death.
Paul was also in the military...
Carol J Eaves
Jan 30, 2024
Carol J. Eaves, age 62, of Vancleave passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2024.
There are no services are scheduled at this time.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Carol J. Eaves.
Elizabeth Ann Lewis
Jan 30, 2024
Elizabeth Ann Lewis, 51, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 in Gulfport.
She was born on December 22, 1972 in Minot, North Dakota where she attended Mayport High School. She was a homemaker who enjoyed music and spending time with her grandchildren.
Liz was preceded in death by her father, Frank G. Stoeffler. She is survived by her...
Ellen Louise Gilchrist
Jan 30, 2024
Ellen Louise Gilchrist, renowned author, mother, grandmother, and friend, died peacefully in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, in the early evening of January 30, 2024, surrounded by family. She was 88 years old.
Born in Vicksburg, Mississippi, on February 20, 1935, to Aurora Alford Gilchrist, and William Garth Gilchrist, Jr., Ms Gilchrist spent her youth at Hopedale Plantation, Issaquena County, Mississippi, and in...
D'Ante Terrel Burks
Jan 29, 2024
D’Ante Terel Burks “Turtle”, age 25, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Monday, January 29, 2024 in Gulfport, MS.
D’Ante was born on October 5, 1993 in Rockville, New York. He was a graduate of Café Climb and worked at Cracker Barrel. He enjoyed cooking, being a class clown, listening to the Blues and spending the time with his family.
He is...
James Earl Hickman
Jan 29, 2024
James Earl Hickman, 85, a beloved father & grandfather, was born on September 25, 1938 and passed away on January 29, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. James lived in D'Iberville, Mississippi for over sixty years, but frequently visited his family in his hometown of Greenville, Alabama. He was preceded in death by his parents, Milton and Vallie Hickman; his wife,...
Irvin Jackson
Jan 27, 2024
Irvin Jackson, 73, of Vancleave, MS passed away January 27, 2024. Irvin was born June 4, 1950 in Biloxi, MS.
No services are being held at this time.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Irvin Jackson.
James Anthony "Jimmy" Taranto
Jan 27, 2024
James Anthony “Jimmy” Taranto, 74, of Biloxi, MS passed away at his home on Saturday, January 27, 2024.
Jimmy was born on September 29, 1949 in Biloxi, MS to Leborio “Giggolo” Taranto and Ruth Parkman Taranto. He graduated from Biloxi High School and received his Bachelors Degree from Delta State University. Jimmy was employed as an umpire at Keesler Air Force...
Norman Reed Roberts-Fountain "The Candy Man"
Jan 27, 2024
Norman Reed Roberts-Fountain, age 71, of Biloxi, passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2024.
Norman was born on April 23, 1952 to the late William Russell Roberts and Esther Bangs. He graduated D’Iberville High School and earned his Associate’s degree from MGCCC, Perkinston Campus. Norman served 4 years in the United States Navy and served four cruises on USS Kennedy. He...
Joel Kenneth Stallings, Sr.
Jan 26, 2024
Mr. Joel Kenneth Stallings, Sr., age 77, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Friday, January 26, 2024.
Mr. Stallings was born on June 19, 1946 in Rector, Arkansas and was a resident of the Gulf Coast for over 57 years. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran, formerly employed with Johnson Diesel Service and former owner of Stallings Truck and Marine...
Rita Loretta Martinez Allen
Jan 26, 2024
Rita Loretta Martinez Allen born to William and Theresa Martinez in New Orleans, LA passed away with her children by her side on January 26, 2024, 35,784 days from her birth on February 5,1926.
Having lost her dad the day after her 4th birthday, Mrs. Allen was raised in Shell Beach, LA by her single mom with the help of her...
James "JD" Reeves
Jan 25, 2024
James “JD” Reeves of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at the age of 67. JD was born in 1956, in Hobbs, New Mexico, to the late Lee and Ruth Reeves.
He will be greatly missed but his memory will be kept alive by his cherished wife, Nell Boudreaux Reeves; his sons, Chad (Hilda) Boudreaux and...
Michael Alan Prosser
Jan 24, 2024
Michael "Mike" Prosser, 69, of Long Beach, Mississippi, passed away after a nearly five-year battle with and bringing awareness to, the terrible disease ALS on January 24, 2024.
Mike was born on November 14, 1954 to Arthur and Marjorie Prosser in California.
Mike filled his life with three amazing career. He began his journey by proudly serving 20 years in the United...
Dr. William Blair Craig Lobrano
Jan 24, 2024
Doctor William Blair Craig Lobrano passed away peacefully in his home on January 24, 2024. He was born William Blair Craig II on June 27, 1941 in Philadelphia, PA to Dorothy Elizabeth Powell Craig and Blair Craig. A few years later, his father died unexpectedly and his mother then remarried Dr. Charles Marion Lobrano of Centreville, MS. Upon Dr. Lobrano’s...
Robert E. Moe Sr.
Jan 23, 2024
Robert E. Moe Sr. passed away peacefully after a brief illness with cancer on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Robert is preceded in death by his parents, Ruble L. Moe and Myrtle H. Moe; his brother, Johnny Moe; stepson, Charles Fitzgerald; and grandchildren, Amber Moe and Bryan Moe.
Robert is survived by his loving wife,...
Sanh Le
Jan 23, 2024
Sanh Thi Le, age 90, of D’Iberville, passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2024.
Mrs. Le was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great, great-grandmother and will be missed by all that knew her.
Mrs. Le is preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tham Le; siblings; and daughter, Huong Thi Do.
She is survived by her loving husband, Kha...
Carl "Butch" Odean
Jan 22, 2024
Carl “Butch” Junior Odean, 81 of Vancleave, MS passed away on January 22, 2024 in Ocean Springs, MS.
He was born on April 3, 1942 in Anamosa, Iowa to Carl S. and Dorothy J. Odean. He attended Marion High School and continued on to receive his GED and Military Formal Education. He served in the U.S. Marines and The U.S. Air Force. During his service, he...
Lucy Carolyn Bleichner
Jan 21, 2024
Lucy D. Bleichner, aka Mom, the Big Cheese, and Lead Foot Lu, of Biloxi, passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024 at 83 years young in Gulfport.
She was born on August 4, 1940 in Louisiana. Lucy was a mother of 5 and was voted mother of the year in 1982. She was Queen of...
Richard Lamar Hill
Jan 21, 2024
Richard Lamar Hill, 73, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024, in Gulfport.
Mr. Hill was a longtime resident of Gulfport and was retired from the Port of Gulfport. He was involved with Crusin’ the Coast and was a member and lifetime volunteer at Nugent United Methodist Church.
He was preceded in death by his father, Wade Hill; his...
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