Obituaries
Frances Juanita Bonds
Jul 6, 2022
Frances Juanita Bonds of Atlanta, GA passed away on the morning of July 6, 2022. She was 84 years old. She was born in Atlanta, GA on March 17, 1938 to Ernest Matthew and Effie Mae Black.
Dee Dee or “Needer” as she was affectionately called, was an avid reader and was considered as the expert and authority, in...
Dorretta Mae Meekin
Jul 5, 2022
Dorretta Mae Meekin, 94, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away into God’s Kingdom on July 5, 2022. She was born on November 9, 1927 in Huntington, IN where she spent the majority of her life. She moved to Ocean Springs after her late husband Norman Dale Meekin died in 2001 to be with her only child Gregory Kent Meekin....
Teresa Ann Dupree
Jul 5, 2022
Teresa Ann Dupree, age 56, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 5, 2022.
Teresa was born October 29, 1965 in Big Spring, TX, but she was a native to New Orleans, LA and a long-time resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. She graduated from Central High School in Baton Rouge, LA and later went on to...
Terry LaDon Hammons
Jul 5, 2022
Terry LaDon Hammons, age 65, of Long Beach, MS passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 in Gulfport.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Donnie and Ann Hammons; a sister Sue Hammons; and grandparents Henry and Juanita Hammons, Homer Moody and Doris Kennedy Cook.
Terry is survived by his girlfriend, Vickie Freeman, who has taken great care...
Eloise Mary Bond Allen
Jul 4, 2022
Eloise Mary Bond Allen, age 87, of the Lizana community, passed away on Monday, July 4, 2022 in Gulfport, MS.
Eloise was born on June 16, 1935 in Bassfield, MS. She attended high school and Phillips College. As a homemaker, she enjoyed gardening, reading and spending time with family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Floyd E....
Benjamin Samuel Fultz, Jr.
Jul 3, 2022
Benjamin Samuel Fultz, Jr., age 58, passed away on Sunday, July 3, 2022, at his residence in Ocean Spring, MS.
Benjamin was born on September 21, 1963, in Mobile, AL to Benjamin Samuel Fultz, Sr., and Nina Marie Fultz. He attended Jacksonville Florida High School and graduated from Perkinston College in MS. Benjamin had experience in restaurant management and worked...
Zoraida S. Cannon
Jul 3, 2022
Zoraida S. Cannon, age 87, passed away on Sunday, July 3, 2022, at the Truewood by Merrill, senior living community.
Zoraida was a long-time member of the St. Elizabeth-Seton and St. Alphonsus Catholic Church communities. A Mass will be held at 11:00 AM on Sunday, July 10, 2022, at the St. Elizabeth-Seton in Ocean Springs. Zoraida was a dedicated, selfless...
Gary Anthony McGinn, Sr.
Jul 3, 2022
Gary Anthony McGinn, Sr., 81, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Sunday, July 3, 2022 in Perkinston, MS.
Mr. McGinn was a native and lifelong resident of D’Iberville and a lifetime member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He was the owner of Sea Queen Seafood Company for over 52 years, delivering seafood throughout Mississippi and Tennessee. Mr. McGinn was...
Charlie McKinley Underwood III
Jul 3, 2022
We are heartbroken to announce Charlie McKinley Underwood III, 75, passed away Sunday, July 3, 2022 in his hometown, Gulfport, Miss.
Charlie was born on December 10, 1946 in Biloxi, MS. He graduated from Long Beach High School in 1967. Soon after, he was drafted by the United States Army and served in the Vietnam War from 1968-1969. Charlie...
Emma Gialone Favorito
Jul 3, 2022
Emma Favorito, 88 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Sunday, July 3, 2022.
She was born on September 29, 1933 in Naples, Italy to Giovanni Gialone and Concetta Troise. She was a longtime resident of Ocean Springs. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and aunt. She will be missed by all who knew her. She loved cooking,...
Velma Elaine Harwood
Jul 3, 2022
Velma Elaine Harwood, age 85, of Vancleave, MS passed away on Sunday, July 3, 2022.
She will be transferred to Lewis Funeral Home in Milton, FL for services. 850-623-2243
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Velma Elaine Harwood.
Ronald C. "Ronnie" Parkerson
Jul 2, 2022
Ronald C. "Ronnie" Parkerson, age 63, of Gulfport passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2022.
A prayer service will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, July 8, 2022 at St. John Catholic Church, Gulfport. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport is honored to serve the Parkerson family.
Robert "Bobby" Lee McDaniel, Jr.
Jul 2, 2022
Robert Lee “Bobby” McDaniel, Jr., 75, passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2022 at his home in Saucier, MS.
Bobby was born on April 20, 1947 in Carriere, MS at his grandparents, Onra and Centille Stafford’s home. He was raised in Gulfport, MS and graduated from Gulfport High School Class of 1967. Bobby started his career in appliance repair...
Kareem Marcel Richardson
Jul 1, 2022
Kareem Marcel Richardson passed away July 1, 2022.
A memorial service will be held at 1pm on Saturday, July 16, 2022 at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Ocean Springs, MS.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Ocean Springs is honored to serve the family of Kareem Richardson.
James Edward Cantrell
Jul 1, 2022
James Edward Cantrell, age 54, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Friday, July 1, 2022 in Long Beach, MS.
James was born on September 4, 1967 in Fresno, CA. He was a high school graduate and served in the U.S. Navy from 1987-1991 on the USS Biddle where he received many military decorations. He was a Mustang/Muscle Car Enthusiast and...
Susan Adams
Jul 1, 2022
Susan Adams, age 67, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Friday, July 1, 2022.
She will be transferred to Memorial Park Funeral Home in Memphis, TN for services. 901-767-8930
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Susan Adams.
Susan Tillinghast Garlotte
Jun 30, 2022
Susan Tillinghast Garlotte, age 74, of Ocean Springs passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2022 at her home.
She was born on October 4, 1947 in Biloxi, MS. She was a graduate of Pascagoula High School. She served as a caregiver for Home Instead in Ocean Springs before she retired from Ocean Springs School District after twelve and a half...
Kimberly Bear
Jun 30, 2022
Kimberly Bear, age 61, passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2022.
Kim was born on July 12, 1960, to Arlene Estelle Ruiz and Wayne Timothy Dickinson. Kim was a loving mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, spouse and friend extraordinaire with an infectious laugh.
She never met a stranger. Her engaging, contagious and energetic spirit brought out the best in...
Henry Joseph Wolcott
Jun 29, 2022
Henry Joseph Wolcott, age 65, passed away on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at his home in Biloxi.
Henry was born in Biloxi on June 18, 1957, graduated from Biloxi High School, and resided most of his life in his hometown. He served as a Telecommunications Operations Specialist during his enlistment in the United States Air Force. He later worked as...
Harold Dean Cates
Jun 29, 2022
Harold Dean Cates, 90, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Wednesday, June 29,2022.
Harold was a native of Los Angeles, CA and a long-time reside of Ocean Springs. He graduated from John C. Freemont High School in Los Angeles, CA, Class of 1948. Harold spent 28 years in the United States Air Force and retired in 1978. He...
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