Obituaries
John L. Bailey
Nov 9, 2023
John L. Bailey, 90 of Ocean Springs, passed away on November 9, 2023.
John was born in Huddon Heights, NJ where he lived until High School. He then moved to Long Branch and Monthouth Beach, NJ during his freshman year at Rutger’s University. He joined the USAF in December of 1952 where he was an aircraft radio technician. He was...
Michael L. "Mike" Smith
Nov 8, 2023
Michael L. “Mike” Smith, age 81 of Ocean Springs passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2023. Mike was born on September 25, 1942 in Fort Morgan, CO to Roy and Virginia Smith. From Colorado the Smith family moved to Napa, CA when Mike was a young child. While growing up in Napa, Mike met and married Beverly, where they...
Joann T. Ruquet
Nov 8, 2023
Joann T. Ruquet, 83, formerly of Pascagoula, MS, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2023 in her home in Biloxi, MS. Joann was a loving mother, adoring grandmother and great-grandmother, sister, and a friend to many.
Joann was born on January 17, 1940 in Preston, MS.
After rearing her 4 children, Joann pursued a career in the retail industry,...
Rhonda Harris
Nov 7, 2023
Rhonda Harris passed away November 7, 2023. Mrs. Harris was born March 23, 1973.
For additional information on service arrangements and for the full obituary please check with Porter Funeral Home in Louisville, MS.
Rhonda Phillips Harris Obituary 2023 - Porter Funeral Home
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Rhonda Harris.
Hai Thanh Tran
Nov 7, 2023
Hai Thanh Tran, 76, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 in Biloxi.
Visitation will be held at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home on Howard Avenue in Biloxi from 11:00 am until 5:00 pm on Thursday, November 9, 2023 and Friday, November 10, 2023 and from 8:30 am until 9:30 am on Saturday, November 11, 2023 followed by a...
Agnes Paula Hire
Nov 6, 2023
ODE TO PAULA
First born to Estelle and Paul
Big sister to Jerry, Marcia, and Julia
Sacred Heart Girls High School
St. Dominics School of Nursing, RN
University of Texas, BA Degree with High Honors
Hospital and operating room nurse
Successful sales career with Baxter-Travenol
Big city resident: New York, Los Angeles, Dallas, New Orleans
Then: San Miguel Allende, Mexico,...
Alton Raymond LeFebvre
Nov 6, 2023
Col. Alton R. LeFebvre, (US Army Retired), age 96, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023, in Gulfport.
Alton was born in King’s Daughters Hospital on September 18, 1927, and lived his early years in MS City. He attended MS City Elementary School, (the home of Lynn Meadows Discovery Center), and then attended Gulfport High School. While...
Alice Maria Capal
Nov 6, 2023
Alice Maria Capal, age 99, of Gautier, MS passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023 in Biloxi.
Mrs. Capal was a longtime resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. She was a loving mother, grandmother and mother-in-law. She will be greatly missed by loved ones, family, friends and all people that knew her. Mrs. Capal was born in Prague, Czech...
Richard H. Janeway
Nov 5, 2023
Richard H. Janeway, age 77, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023 in Gulfport.
Richard was born in Kingston, NY, on September 25, 1946, to Walser and Ann Janeway. He graduated from Palo Duro High School in 1965. He continued his education at the College of Virgin Island (1967), Olivet College (1969), Cleveland Institute of Electronics (1975), National Tech...
Charles Reginald Tabbs
Nov 5, 2023
On a cold winter night on January 13, 1951 at Freedman's Hospital in Washington, DC - God blessed the Soul of Charles Reginald Tabbs to be born unto his late parents, Charles Pierce and Hazel Jemison-Cofield Tabbs. After 72 years on his earthly journey, God tenderly and peacefully called Charles from his labors to Glory on Sunday, November 5, 2023.
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Dolores Frances Marengo Parker
Nov 4, 2023
Dolores Frances Marengo Parker, (also known as Dee and Nana), went home to be with Jesus on November 4, 2023, at the age of 95. She was born in Bay St. Louis, MS on May 12, 1928, to Mr. Lukey Lucien Marengo and Mrs. Mabel Kaufman Marengo. She had two sisters and five brothers. She was the fifth child...
Gerald "Jerry" Axinn
Nov 4, 2023
Gerald "Jerry" Axinn departed this life on November 4, 2023 at Touro Hospital.
Preceded in death by his mother, Shirley Rosenberg Axinn Watsky, her husband Martin Watsky, uncle Melvin Rosenberg, uncle Bob Pepino and beloved grandparents, Herman & Tillie Rosenberg.
Survived by his wife, Mary J. Martino Axinn, brother Alexander Axinn (Melina), sister Evelyn A. Meyers (Mike),...
Kimberly Brumbaugh
Nov 4, 2023
Kimberly Jean Raggio Brumbaugh, age 70, of Biloxi passed away Saturday evening, November 4, 2023.
Kim was a loving wife, mother, and friend to many. She always knew how to bring a smile and laughter to those around her. She loved her pets, reading books, traveling, fishing, and singing/dancing to anything with a beat.
Kim is survived by her husband...
Beryl Margaret Peterson
Nov 4, 2023
Beryl Margaret Peterson, age 84, of Ocean Springs, passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2023.
Beryl was born in Canberra, Australia, to Leo and Nora Ryce. She met the love of her life, a US Marine, and married him three weeks later on March 5, 1960. Together they raised three children. She adored her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Beryl...
Catherine Olevia LoPresto
Nov 3, 2023
Catherine Olevia LoPresto, age 76, of Lizana, passed away on Friday, November 3, 2023.
Catherine was born on January 17, 1947 in Long Beach to Victor E. and Pearl Mary Lassabe. She retired from Triton Industries where she worked as an Assembly Tech. She enjoyed sewing, crafting, opera music, cooking, and spending time with family. Catherine’s family meant everything...
Helen Louise Morgan
Nov 3, 2023
Helen Louise Morgan, 77, of Biloxi, MS passed away Friday, November 3, 2023. Helen was born January 13, 1946 to James and Helen Morgan, "step-mother," Mary Dale Morgan and "Peggy," who Helen also called her mother.
Helen was a native of Biloxi. She retired from Garret Dermatology Clinic and was a member of Bibleway Baptist Church in D’Iberville.
She...
Terry Anthony Moore, Sr.
Nov 3, 2023
Terry Anthony Moore, Sr., age 64, of Vancleave, MS, went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Friday, November 3, 2023.
Terry was born on November 01, 1959, in Biloxi, MS. He was a lifelong resident of Vancleave, MS and a graduate of Vancleave High School class of 1980. Some things he cherished most were being an avid...
Gary L. Maniscalco
Nov 3, 2023
Gary Lynn Maniscalco, 80 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Friday, November 3, 2023.
He was born in Biloxi on July 13, 1943 and has been a lifelong resident of the coast. He was a passionate model boat builder and antique car enthusiast. He retired from Ingalls Shipbuilding as a HVAC Designer. He was a member of Emmanuel Baptist...
Kenneth Louis Lyons
Nov 2, 2023
Kenneth Louis Lyons, 87, of Ocean Springs, passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2023.
Ken was born in Gulfport, MS and graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi with a Bachelor of Science in Health and Physical Education and a Master of Secondary Education. Ken was a football Coach and teacher for over 35 years at high schools...
Louise Ross
Nov 1, 2023
Louise “Wezie” (Gams) Marie Ross, age 73, passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2023.
Born in Biloxi on May 20, 1950, she was a lifelong resident and took pride in her heritage as a member of an old shrimping, boat building, and net making family. She worked in various positions within the hospitality industry, eventually retiring from Community Relations...
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