Obituaries

Patricia Krenske

Patricia Krenske

Jan 29, 2022

Patricia Krenske passed away on Saturday, January 29, 2022.

Patrica was transferred from Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home to Boldt Funeral Home in Faribault, MN. 

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Patricia Krenske. 

Mr. John George Kopp, Jr.

Mr. John George Kopp, Jr.

Jan 29, 2022

Mr. John George Kopp, Jr., age 74, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Saturday, January 29, 2022 at home.

John was born on January 18, 1948 in Biloxi, MS where he remained a lifelong resident. He graduated from Biloxi High School in 1966 and joined the U.S. Air Force and retired in 1987. He was especially proud of his military...

Ricky  Curtis Armstrong

Ricky Curtis Armstrong

Jan 28, 2022

Ricky Curtis Armstrong, age 62, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2022 in Gulfport. 

Ricky was born in Gulfport on September 2, 1959.  He enjoyed hunting and watching football but loved spending time with his grand babies most of all.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Curtis Eugene Armstrong and Margie Felicia Woods Armstrong.  He...

Elvera "Betty" Menard

Elvera "Betty" Menard

Jan 28, 2022

Elvera (Betty) Reinike Menard, age 98, passed peacefully in her home,  Friday, January 28, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Betty was born on October 15, 1923, in Long Beach, MS, and has been a lifelong resident of Biloxi, MS. She had many talents, but her sewing and cooking were unmatched.  Betty was blessed with the gift of gab. She...

Eleanor Jane Verheeck

Eleanor Jane Verheeck

Jan 27, 2022

Eleanor “Ellie” J. Verheeck, age 76, passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2022, in Gulfport.

 

Ellie was born on September 6, 1946, in Passaic, NJ.  When she was young, her family moved to Hackensack, NJ, where she graduated high school.  She met her future husband, Walter Verheeck through friends and were married on February 10, 1968. They would eventually...

Edward Earl Mitchell

Edward Earl Mitchell

Jan 27, 2022

Edward Earl Mitchell, age 77, of Vancleave, MS passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2022 in Ocean Springs. Edward was born in Bogalusa, LA on July 28, 1944. He retired from Georgia Pacific.  He enjoyed going to casinos, LSU football and was loved by his children and grandchildren.

 

He is preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence Mitchell and...

Clarice  Ann Gannon

Clarice Ann Gannon

Jan 27, 2022

Clarice Ann Gannon, age 95, passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2022, in Gulfport, MS.

Clarice was born on November 24, 1926, in Boston, Massachusetts. She was a longtime resident of the Gulf Coast, and she attended Biloxi High School.  She worked as a waitress at the Canteen in the Biloxi VA Medical Center. 

Clarice is preceded in death by...

Houston  Edward Holden, Jr.

Houston Edward Holden, Jr.

Jan 27, 2022

Houston Edward Holden, Jr., age 75, passed away on January 27, 2022, in Ocean Springs, MS.

Houston was born on January 5, 1947, in Pascagoula, MS. He was a US Army veteran and served in the Vietnam War. Houston was the manager of Bluff Creek Mobile Home Park for 26 years.

Houston is survived by his loving wife of 23...

Margaret Smith Davis

Margaret Smith Davis

Jan 27, 2022

Margaret Smith Davis, 81, of Gulfport went home to Jesus on Thursday, January 27, 2022. Margaret was a loving and caring daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend.

Margaret was survived by her husband of 58 years and best friend for 61 years, Thomas B. Davis. She is also survived by her brother, Homer Smith, daughters, Joan Ellen Reid (Jefferson...

Barbara Jean Iiames Woodward

Barbara Jean Iiames Woodward

Jan 26, 2022

Barbara Jean Woodward, age 77, passed away at her home January 26, 2022, in Ocean Springs, MS. She was born March 14, 1944, to Guy R. Iiames and Vida I. Matson in Dayton OH.

Barbara is preceded in death by her husband, Stanley Woodward; and granddaughter, Heather Robinson.

She is survived by her longtime companion, David Kellett; daughters, Kimberly (John)...

Ann  Elizabeth Propst Nugent

Ann Elizabeth Propst Nugent

Jan 26, 2022

The Nugent and Propst families invite you to join us on Wednesday, 26 January, 2022, from 11:00 am until 12:00 pm with a 12:00 pm funeral service at the Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home, 675 Howard Avenue, Biloxi, Mississippi, for a celebration of the life of our beloved Ann Elizabeth Propst Nugent, who passed into the Lord’s Hands on 19 January, 2022....

Betty Jean Dougherty

Betty Jean Dougherty

Jan 25, 2022

Betty Jean Napier Dougherty, 88, of Florence, MS, died Tuesday, January 25, 2022 in Florence. Mrs. Dougherty was born in Pittsburgh, PA and had been a resident of Gulfport most of her life before moving to Florence five years ago.

She was a member of the Gulfport Church of Christ and was retired from Gayfer’s/Dillard’s.

Mrs. Dougherty was preceded in...

John  Stephen Cambre

John Stephen Cambre

Jan 25, 2022

John Stephen Cambre, born February 8, 1955 in New Orleans, went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at the age of 66 due to cardiac arrest related to COVID and other health related issues.

Mr. Cambre was deeply loved by his family and friends who appreciated his interesting stories, intelligent conversations ranging anywhere from fruit fly collection...

Arlin George "Coach" Batia

Arlin George "Coach" Batia

Jan 24, 2022

Arlin George Batia, “Coach”, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on January 24, 2022, at the age of 75. He was born on August 3,1946, to Carroll Leo Batia, Sr. and Viola Lucille Moore Batia in Biloxi, MS. He was a 1964 graduate of Notre Dame High School. He received an undergraduate degree from the University of Southern Mississippi in...

Clyde E. Beckham

Clyde E. Beckham

Jan 24, 2022

Clyde E. Beckham, age 85, passed away in Ocean Springs, MS, on Monday, January 24, 2022. He was born on March 14, 1936 in Biloxi MS. Clyde was a retired airline mechanic after 36 years at Delta Airlines. He loved fishing and was a member of the Poor Man’s Yacht Club, which did a lot of community service.

He was...

Roger Lavell Simmons

Roger Lavell Simmons

Jan 23, 2022

SMSgt Roger Lavell Simmons (USAF Retired), age 75, passed peacefully in the early morning of January 23, 2022. He was a Vietnam veteran who served two tours, 1966-67 and 1969-70. After a long career, he retired from the US Air Force as a Senior Master Sergeant.

Roger was preceded in death by his parents, James Leslie Simmons, and Bonita Simmons;...

Nancy Elizabeth Pujol Edwards

Nancy Elizabeth Pujol Edwards

Jan 23, 2022

Nancy Elizabeth Pujol Edwards passed away on Sunday, January 23rd, 2022, at the age of 73, after several years of struggle with dementia. She was a native of Gretna, Louisiana, but had been a long-time resident of Ocean Springs. She graduated from the University of South Alabama in 1986 with a degree in Physical Therapy. Nancy was a well-respected physical...

Mr. Junius Royce  Hanson

Mr. Junius Royce Hanson

Jan 23, 2022

Mr. Junius Royce Hanson, age 92, passed away on Sunday, January 23, 2022.

 

Mr. Hanson was born on November 16, 1929 in Biloxi, MS where he remained a lifelong resident. He was a U.S. Army Veteran, worked for Dees Chevrolet and also built home with Kenny Hoda. During his spare-time, he enjoyed baseball and soft ball.

Mr. Hanson is...

Glen Marcus Sears

Glen Marcus Sears

Jan 22, 2022

Glen Marcus Sears, age 89, of Gulfport, MS, passed away peacefully onJanuary 22, 2022Glen was from Alabama, and a longtime resident of Gulfport, MS. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army.He loved the coast and the casinos and was an avid fan of tennis andthe University of Alabama. He fulfilled one of his final dreams of being back on...

Donna Faye Berg Chapman

Donna Faye Berg Chapman

Jan 21, 2022

Donna Faye Berg Chapman, beloved wife, mother and ‘Nana,’ 69, of Biloxi, was called home to rest with Our Lord and His Mother on Friday, January 21, 2022. She was surrounded by family.

A native of Webster, South Dakota, Donna married the love of her life, Michael Davis Chapman, in 1975 and soon after, they were stationed at Keesler Air...