Obituaries

Je'Nell Danielson Blocher

Je'Nell Danielson Blocher

Feb 28, 2022

Je’Nell Danielson Blocher, age 89, of Ocean Springs, MS, departed this life on February 28, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Kathleen Ellis Schwartz and Hubert Danielson, her husband, Charles H. (Chuck) Blocher, her son, Charles H. Blocher III, and great-grandson, Chad Cody Blocher.

She is survived by her daughters, Kathleen “Missy” (Dave Smith) Cote’, Je’Nell Blocher...

Mary  Lou Kopp

Mary Lou Kopp

Feb 28, 2022

Mrs. Mary Lou Kopp, age 70, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Monday, February 28, 2022 after a brief illness.

Mary Lou was a lifelong resident of Biloxi and graduated from Sacred Heart High School in 1969. She retired from Keesler Air Force Base Commissary after 25 years of service. She loved her job and all her coworkers and kept in touch with...

Henry "Anthony" Ross

Henry "Anthony" Ross

Feb 27, 2022

 

Henry “Anthony” Ross, 31, passed away February 27, 2022.

"Anthony" as everyone knew him, was born January 28, 1991 and was a lifelong resident of Biloxi. He was an amazing father, son, brother and friend. He was the true definition of selfless always putting the needs of others before himself. He would give you the shirt off his back....

Franklin Coursey Summers

Franklin Coursey Summers

Feb 27, 2022

 

Franklin Coursey Summers, 75, of Bay St. Louis, MS passed away peacefully in Columbia, MS on February 27, 2022. Frank was a longtime resident of Bay St. Louis. He loved John Wayne, dancing with his wife, and spending time with his family.

Frank was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Summers and parents, E.L. and Lillian Summers.

He...

Margaret "Ann" Pizzetta

Margaret "Ann" Pizzetta

Feb 27, 2022

Margaret “Ann” Pizzetta, age 74, passed away surrounded by her loving children on February 27, 2022.

Mrs. Pizzetta was born October 29, 1947 to the late Oscar Etienne Dufour and Gertrude Everett Dufour in Magee, Mississippi.  

Mrs. Pizzetta graduated from Gulfport High School in 1965 and Mississippi Gulf Coast Community college.  While working as an accountant at E.J. Pizzetta...

Dennis L. Griffin

Dennis L. Griffin

Feb 27, 2022

Dennis L. Griffin, age 74, departed his earthly life for his heavenly home on Sunday, February 27, 2022. Dennis was born to Herbert A. Griffin and Mary J. (Perrigin) Griffin of Mathiston, MS on April 15, 1947. Dennis was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Timothy, Ricky, HA, Eddie, and Kent.

His life will be remembered and cherished...

Myrtha  Zeb Alexander

Myrtha Zeb Alexander

Feb 27, 2022

Mr. Myrtha Zeb Alexander, age 84, of Biloxi passed away on Sunday, February 27, 2022.

There are no services scheduled at this time. 

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Myrtha Zeb Alexander.

Ricardo Marquess Jones

Ricardo Marquess Jones

Feb 26, 2022

 

Ricardo Marquess Jones, 49, of San Diego, California passed away February 26, 2022. Ricardo was born September 27, 1972 in Eldorado, Arkansas to S.T. and Bettye Jones.

Ricardo graduated from D’Iberville High School and earned his real estate license in California as well as an insurance license in 6 states. He also received a respiratory therapist certificate. He worked...

Carmen Nilsa Santoni Ferrer

Carmen Nilsa Santoni Ferrer

Feb 26, 2022

Carmen Nilsa Santoni Ferrer, age 76 from Aguada, Puerto Rico, passed away on February 26, 2022. 

 

She is survived by her son, Jose Ivan Martinez Santoni; her granddaughters, Leilanie Martinez, Sarai Martinez; her grandson, Nelson I. Medina; and her daughter-in-law, Irmariz Hernandez.

 

The family would like to extend a thank you to all those whom showed love and...

Micah Jeffrey Sison

Micah Jeffrey Sison

Feb 26, 2022

Micah Jeffrey Sison, born May 31, 1990 in Gulfport, MS, passed away peacefully in his sleep in Biloxi, MS at the age of 31 on Saturday, February 26, 2022. He is survived by his parents William and Diane Sison from Gulfport, MS and siblings Chris and Sarah Sison, grandparents Sidney and Mary Sison, Alvis B. and Eileen Rutland, many aunts,...

Elbert "Boy" Meaut

Elbert "Boy" Meaut

Feb 25, 2022

Elbert “Boy” Meaut, age 86 passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on February 25, 2022, at Ocean Springs Hospital.

Mr. Meaut was born December 24, 1935, in Biloxi, MS to the late Elbert Clinton Meaut and Dorothy Baker Meaut.  He retired after 35 years of service from Mississippi Power Company.  He was a member of Blessed Seelos Catholic Church,...

Sandra Fortson Jenkins

Sandra Fortson Jenkins

Feb 25, 2022

Sandra Fortson Jenkins, 81, passed away after a courageous 6-year battle with ovarian cancer at her home on February 25, 2022. Sandra was born as a blessing from God in Elberton County, GA on February 11, 1941, and later moved with her parents to Marietta, GA. In 1951, at the age of 10, Sandra was awarded the Rotary Club 100-yard...

Zebulon "Zeb"  Vance Beck, Jr.

Zebulon "Zeb" Vance Beck, Jr.

Feb 24, 2022

Zebulon “Zeb” Vance Beck, Jr., age 93, passed away on Thursday, February 24, 2022 in Biloxi, MS.

Mr. Beck was a native of Charlotte, NC. He was the son of Zebulon Vance Beck and Anna May Bowen Beck. Mr. Beck was a graduate of Florence High School in Florence, SC and the Citadel, Charleston SC (Class of 1950). He served...

James David White

James David White

Feb 24, 2022

James David White, age 80, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2022 at his home in Gulfport.

James was born on August 19, 1941 in Rayville, LA.  After high school, he attended Palmer Chiropractic College and was employed as a safety coordinator at Dow Chemical.  His hobbies were fishing, dancing, family time and vacations.

He was preceded...

Juanita Balius

Juanita Balius

Feb 24, 2022

Juanita Balius, 93, passed away Thursday, February 24, 2022. Juanita was born May 7, 1928 to James Fleming and Lillie Mae Dallas in Philadelphia, MS.

Juanita was a former resident of Delta City, MS. After moving to the coast, she worked at Biloxi Medical Regional Center where she stayed until retiring.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Conrad...

Laura Jackson

Laura Jackson

Feb 24, 2022

Laura Jackson, 89, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Thursday, February 24, 2022 in Gulfport.

Mrs. Jackson will be transferred from Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home on Howard Avenue in Biloxi to Lewis Funeral Home in Milton, FL for services.

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mrs. Laura Jackson.

Ginger Fay Reynolds

Ginger Fay Reynolds

Feb 23, 2022

Ginger Fay Reynolds, age 72 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 in Ocean Springs, MS.

She was born on July 14, 1950 in Jackson, MS to Neville and Mabel Reynolds. Ginger moved to Ocean Springs as a teenager and graduated from high school in 1967. After attending MGCCC at Perkinston and the University of Southern...

Louis Gene Kruse

Louis Gene Kruse

Feb 23, 2022

Louis Gene Kruse, age 61, passed away on February 23, 2022, in Biloxi, MS.

Louis was born on July 19, 1960, in Palacios, Texas to Weldon Roy Kruse and Jean Louise Kruse. He was the youngest of five children.

Louis spent most of his life as a Heavy Equipment Operator for Phillips 66 Refinery in Texas. His favorite activities were...

Thomas Paul Tatlow

Thomas Paul Tatlow

Feb 23, 2022

Thomas Paul “Tom” Tatlow, 78, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away peacefully on February 23, 2022, after battling a progressive neurological illness for over a year. Tom was a native of Point Pleasant Beach, NJ and lived in many locations throughout his life including Biloxi and Columbus, MS while serving in the US Air Force.  He moved to Ocean Springs...

Thelma Louise Gartman

Thelma Louise Gartman

Feb 23, 2022

Thelma Louise Gartman, age 87, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at Singing River Gulfport Hospital.  She was a housewife and mother who enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Mrs. Gartman was a lifelong resident of the MS Gulf Coast.  Her happiest times were when surrounded by her family, often saying, “I love my...