Obituaries

Raymond Andy Page

Raymond Andy Page

Jan 29, 2023

Raymond Andy Page, age 85, of Vancleave, MS passed away on January 29, 2023.

Raymond was born on November 25, 1937 to Andy and Louise Page in Port Arthur, TX. He was a graduate of Ocean Springs High School. He attended college at the University of Southern Mississippi before becoming a partner in the family business, Page Builders Supply Company,...

Jon "Jon Jon" Leslie Grays

Jon "Jon Jon" Leslie Grays

Jan 28, 2023

Jon “Jon Jon” Leslie Grays, 60, of Pascagoula, MS passed away Saturday, January 28, 2023. Jon was born on October 11, 1962 in Akron, OH to Lacy and Gloria Jean Gay Grays. Jon graduated from Garfield High School.

He is preceded in death by his father, Lacy Grays Sr.; and brother-in-law, Donald Harrison Jr.

Survivors include his mother, Gloria Jean...

Shannon Chunn Trochesset

Shannon Chunn Trochesset

Jan 28, 2023

 

Shannon Chunn Trochesset, age 74 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2023 peacefully at home. Shannon was born October 30, 1948 to Shannon M. and Alice Marie Chunn Trochesset in Biloxi, MS. He grew up in the St. Martin community and attended St. Martin Schools except for first grade he attended St. Theresa Catholic Elementary...

Hezzie Noble

Hezzie Noble

Jan 27, 2023

Hezzie Noble, age 72, of Vancleave, MS passed away on Friday, January 27, 2023.

She was transferred to Seale Funeral Service for services. https://sealefuneral.com/

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Hezzie Noble.

 

 

Nancy Bard

Nancy Bard

Jan 27, 2023

 

Nancy J. Bard, age 76, of Long Beach, MS, passed away at St. Joseph’s Hospice in MS on Friday, January 27, 2023. Born December 24, 1946, in Hagerstown, MD, she was the daughter of the late Mac and Olive Seville Clevenger. 

Mrs. Bard was a 1964 graduate of McConnellsburg High School. She worked as a cashier for over 35...

Mai Thi Nguyen

Mai Thi Nguyen

Jan 27, 2023

 

Mai Thi Nguyen, 42, passed away peacefully at her home in Pelham, AL on Friday, January 27, 2023.

Mai was born on October 23, 1980 in Biloxi, MS. She was a graduate of Pascagoula High School. Mai enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.

Mai’s survivors include her daughter, Mia Kieu Nguyen and her fiance’ Hai Thanh Le;...

Henry Andrew Lawrence, Sr.

Henry Andrew Lawrence, Sr.

Jan 26, 2023

Henry Andrew Lawrence, Sr., 84, passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2023.

Henry was born on March 25, 1938, in Biloxi, MS, and was a 1956 graduate of Notre Dame High School. He served in the Mississippi Army National Guard for 8 years and married the love of his life, Mary Margaret Rudolf Lawrence, and raised their family of two...

Cecil Michael Bowlin

Cecil Michael Bowlin

Jan 25, 2023

Michael Bowlin (Miller), age 74, after a brave battle with lung disease, passed away at his home in Gautier, MS on Wednesday, January 25, 2023.

He graduated from Kankakee High School in 1968, went on to graduate from The American Academy of Dramatic Arts at the University of The State of New York. He moved to Los Angeles and founded...

Bong Van Tran

Bong Van Tran

Jan 24, 2023

Mr. Bong Van Tran, age 94, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2023.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 1st, Thursday, February 2nd, and Friday, February 3rd from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Howard Avenue in Biloxi.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at...

Robert Joseph "Big Bob" Simmons, Sr.

Robert Joseph "Big Bob" Simmons, Sr.

Jan 24, 2023

 

Robert Joseph “Big Bob” Simmons, Sr, 78, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2023.

Bobby was born on April 26, 1944, in Biloxi, MS, and was a 1962 graduate of Biloxi High School. He served in the Navy on the USS Mt. McKinley before returning to Biloxi and marrying the love of his life, Selma “Peanut”...

Christopher Patrick Finley

Christopher Patrick Finley

Jan 23, 2023

Christopher Patrick Finley, 49, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Monday, January 23, 2023 in Gulfport.

There are no services scheduled at this time.

Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Home, O'Neal Road, Gulfport is honored to serve the Finley family.

Barbara Jean Saucier Quave

Barbara Jean Saucier Quave

Jan 23, 2023

 

Barbara Jean Saucier Quave, age 90, of Clinton, MS passed away on Monday, January 23,  2023.

Mrs. Quave was born in Gulfport and was a resident of Biloxi for many years before moving to Clinton 4 ½ years ago. Mrs. Quave was a devoted, caring caregiver to many during her life. She was a Baptist.  Mrs. Quave was a...

Jason Norman

Jason Norman

Jan 22, 2023

Jason Norman, 51, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2023. Additional arrangements and services are being provided by McDonald Funeral Home in Picayune, MS.

 

Jason Allen Norman Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information (mcdonaldfh.com)

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Jason Norman.

Alva Savanis Pritchard, Jr.

Alva Savanis Pritchard, Jr.

Jan 22, 2023

Alva Savanis “Doony” Pritchard, Jr., age 85, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2023 at his home in Gulfport.

He was born in Handsboro on March 17, 1937 to Alva Pritchard, Sr. and Jessie Mae Anderson.  After graduating high school, he was employed as a crane operator.  He received the “Loving Husband, Amazing Father and True Friend”...

Alva Savanis Pritchard, Jr.

Alva Savanis Pritchard, Jr.

Jan 22, 2023

Alva Savanis Pritchard, Jr., 85, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2023 in Gulfport.

There are no services scheduled at this time.

Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Home, O'Neal Road, Gulfport is honored to serve the Pritchard family.

Patricia Evans Saucier

Patricia Evans Saucier

Jan 21, 2023

Patricia Ann Evans Saucier, 91, of Gulfport, MS passed away on January 21, 2023.

Patricia was born August 22, 1931 in Gulfport to Fred L. Evans and Dorothy (Jones) Evans of Gulfport.  She was a graduate of St. John’s Catholic High School and worked as a bookkeeper for a number of employers, including Gulf Coast Military Academy and Harrison Central...

Thomas Eugene Grant

Thomas Eugene Grant

Jan 20, 2023

Thomas Eugene Grant, age 66, of Ocean Springs, passed away on Friday, January 20, 2023 at Ocean Springs Hospital.

He was born on May 11, 1956 in Gulfport, MS to Elmer Grant and Doris Beasley. He worked for CBI where he was able to travel to many places including St. Lucia. He worked for many of the casinos on the...

Shirley Pelt

Shirley Pelt

Jan 19, 2023

Shirley Pelt, age 77, of Gulfport passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2023. The graveside service will be held on Thursday, February 2, 2023 at Finley Cemetery in Gulfport. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport is honored to serve the Pelt family.

Carol N. Smith

Carol N. Smith

Jan 19, 2023

Carol N. Smith, age 82, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away January 19, 2023.

Carol was the wife of the late Major Kenneth S. Smith and devoted mother to Robyn L. Smith.  She was preceded in death by her mother, Hazel Lee; uncles, Joseph Conger Lee, Riley Nelson (RN) Lee, Daniel (Sony) Lee, and George Lee; aunts, Ruth Worthington and...

Barbara Ann Pugh

Barbara Ann Pugh

Jan 19, 2023

Barbara Ann Pugh, age 85, of Biloxi, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 19, 2023, in Mobile, Alabama.

She was born in Texarkana, Texas, to Eugene James Lee and Bonnie Pate Lee on April 6, 1937. Barbara married the love of her life, James Ted Pugh, on January 16, 1953, in Purcell, Oklahoma.

Barbara was a...