Obituaries

Teresa  Renee Callahan

Teresa Renee Callahan

Dec 21, 2021

Teresa Renee Callahan, 68, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on December 21, 2021 after a heroic battle with stage 4 lung cancer. Born in Hazlehurst, MS, Teresa spent most of her life living and working in Ocean Springs as a champion of early education and special education. Teresa worked in the Ocean Springs School District for the last 15...

John "Richie" Richard Deveau

John "Richie" Richard Deveau

Dec 21, 2021

John “Richie” Richard Deveau, age 80, of Gautier passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 21st. He was born on September 30, 1941 in Oxford, MA. John served proudly in the US Navy on nuclear submarines, he was the recipient of several medals and awards to include the Navy commendation Medal. He retired after 21 years as a MCMM. After retiring,...

Vijay  Kulhari

Vijay Kulhari

Dec 20, 2021

Mr. Vijay Kulhari, age 43, of India, passed away on December 20, 2021.

There are no service scheduled at this time. He will be transferred from Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Howard Avenue in Biloxi to India for services.

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Vijay Kulhari.

Vivian Feranda

Vivian Feranda

Dec 20, 2021

Vivian Feranda, 89, passed away December 20, 2021 in Biloxi, MS. Mrs. Feranda was born in May of 1932 to Felician “Felix” Aucoin and Alende “Lena” Aucoin. In her free time, she enjoyed gardening and cutting the grass.

Mrs. Feranda is preceded in death by her parents, Felician Aucoin and Lena Aucoin-Herbert; husband, Vincent Feranda Jr.; son, Edward Feranda; grandchildren,...

Joseph John Schmalzel

Joseph John Schmalzel

Dec 19, 2021

Joseph John Schmalzel, 74, of Windcrest in San Antonio, TX passed away on Sunday, December 19, 2022 in Windcrest, TX.

Mr. Schmalzel was born in Palmerton, PA. He lived on the Mississippi Gulf Coast for a short time before Hurricane Katrina. He was an over the road truck driver. Mr. Schmalzel served in the USMC for 4 years. He resided...

Charles Olan Krohn

Charles Olan Krohn

Dec 18, 2021

Charles Olan Krohn, age 61, of Biloxi, MS passed away on December 18, 2021.

There are no services scheduled at this time.

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Charles Olan Krohn

JoAnn Arceneaux Penton

JoAnn Arceneaux Penton

Dec 18, 2021

JoAnn Arceneaux Penton, 75, of Biloxi, MS, passed away on December 18, 2021. She provided strength and unconditional love to those who called her wife, mom, Mawmaw, sister, or friend. Married to the love of her life at sixteen, she spent her years caring for and nurturing those around her. Her deep love for her family was paralleled only by...

Ralph Hubert Case Jr.

Ralph Hubert Case Jr.

Dec 18, 2021

Ralph Hubert Case Jr., 69, of Biloxi, MS passed away Saturday, December 18, 2021. He was born February 28, 1952 in Gulfport, MS to Ralph Hubert Case Sr. and Katherine Pell Case.

Ralph graduated from Gulfport East High School and later attended both Mississippi State and Southern Miss. Prior to Hurricane Katrina, he owned Chuck’s Bait Shop. Ralph was a...

Robert George Lyons

Robert George Lyons

Dec 18, 2021

Robert George Lyons, 89, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Saturday, December 18, 2021 in Gulfport. Mr. Lyons was a native and lifelong resident of the coast. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and retired from the United States Postal Service. Mr. Lyons was a life member of the B.P.O.E. Lodge #606 and a past exalted ruler. He was a...

Elaine  Ray Punzo Edson

Elaine Ray Punzo Edson

Dec 18, 2021

Elaine Ray Punzo Edson passed away on December 18, 2021, at the age of 88, in Ocean Springs, MS.

Elaine was a native of New Orleans, LA and had lived in Ocean Springs, MS for 35 years. She was a resident of Shell Landing in Gautier, MS. for the past 18 years and was a member of St. Mary's...

Enrique  Mota Lopez

Enrique Mota Lopez

Dec 17, 2021

Enrique Mota Lopez, age 52, passed away on Saturday, December 18, 2021.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Enrique Mota Lopez.

Keith Albert Rinker

Keith Albert Rinker

Dec 17, 2021

Keith Albert Rinker, age 65, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Friday, December 17, 2021, in Gulfport.

Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the Rinker family.

Francis Wayne Griffin

Francis Wayne Griffin

Dec 17, 2021

Francis Wayne Griffin, age 78, left his earthly home on December 17, 2021, to enter into his Heavenly home. Francis was born on December 22, 1942, in Lucedale, MS to the late James Benjamin and Maggie Rae (Howell) Griffin. He was a lifelong resident of Vancleave, MS, and was married to Betty Sue (Wilson) Griffin for 52 years. Francis was...

Barbara Jean Tompkins

Barbara Jean Tompkins

Dec 16, 2021

Barbara Jean Tompkins, “Nana” , 71, of Lucedale, MS passed away Thursday December 16, 2021 in Gulfport, MS. surrounded by her loved ones.

Barbara was born June 2, 1950 in Jackson, MS. She was a native to Raleigh, MS and a longtime resident in Lucedale, MS. Barbara attended Moss Point High School and was a house wife and mother who...

Roger Eugene Kerr

Roger Eugene Kerr

Dec 16, 2021

Roger Eugene Kerr, age 69, of Pass Christian, passed away on Thursday, December 16, 2021. Private services will be held. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport, MS is honored to serve the Kerr family. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Roger Eugene Kerr please visit our Sympathy Store.

Rachalle Lauren Slay

Rachalle Lauren Slay

Dec 14, 2021

Rachalle Lauren Slay, age 38, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 in Moss Point, MS. Rachalle was born on May 30, 1983 in Hattiesburg, MS. She enjoyed riding her bike, singing, listening to music and watching Disney movies. She was deeply loved and will be forever missed. Rachelle is preceded in death by her father, Rafield...

Daphne Milagros Bernich

Daphne Milagros Bernich

Dec 14, 2021

Daphne Milagros Bernich, a resident of Biloxi, passed away on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at the age of 80. Mila was born on March 27, 1941 to Jose and Nelda Rodriquez in Guanica, Puerto Rico. After traveling the world as an Eileen Ford model and group tour coordinator for Trans Caribbean Airlines and American Airlines, Mila married the late Col....

Clifton "J.C." Holliman Jr.

Clifton "J.C." Holliman Jr.

Dec 14, 2021

Clifton “J.C.” Holliman, Jr., age 86, of Long Beach, MS passed away Tuesday, December 14, 2021 in Long Beach. He was a retired sheet metal mechanic with Local 11 in New Orleans. His hobbies were working on old vehicles, gardening and raising eight children. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifton Holliman, Sr. and Agnes Saucier Holliman; two...

Clare Marie Rhodeman

Clare Marie Rhodeman

Dec 13, 2021

Clare Marie Rhodeman (nee Marino), a lifelong educator, community leader and civil rights activist passed away peacefully in the early hours December 13, 2021, in her home town of Biloxi, Mississippi. Clare was born July 21, 1931, and was a lifelong resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast where she was married and raised her family. She was the fifth child...

Cedric "C.J." Porter

Cedric "C.J." Porter

Dec 12, 2021

Cedric “C.J.” Porter, 21, of Ocean Springs, MS, joined his parents, Cedric R. Porter, Sr. and Sara J. Porter, as well as his best friend, Colin Leonardi, Jr., on December 12, 2021. C.J. is survived by his siblings, Cedarion R. Porter, Alexus N. Porter, and Kylee J. Porter; niece, Nyla Caprice Porter; grandparents, Gwendolyn C. Porter, Joe and Mary Alexander,...