Obituaries
Donna Rose Surwill
May 17, 2022
Donna R. Surwill, age 77, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at her home, surrounded by her family.
Born on December 9, 1944, in Wayne County, West Virginia, the only child of the late Joseph Fazzio and Effie Marie Crum. She grew up in the hills of West Virginia, and attended school there until...
Ronald Simon Franklin, Sr.
May 16, 2022
Ronald Simon Franklin, Sr., 82, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Monday, May 16, 2022 in California.
Mr. Franklin was born in Biloxi, MS on September 28, 1939 to Edward Gaines and Nelta Franklin. He graduated from Biloxi High School and Perkinston MGCC and served in the Army Reserves. Mr. Franklin was captain of crew boats out of Louisiana....
Charles Duffy Dail, Sr.
May 16, 2022
Mr. Charles Duffy Dail, Sr., age 66, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2022.
There are no services scheduled at this time.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Charles Duffy Dail, Sr.
Delores Diane Rider Parker
May 16, 2022
Delores Diane Rider Parker “DD”, age 58 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Wednesday, May 16, 2022 at Ocean Springs Hospital.
She was born on June 5, 1963 in Bird Drop Park Hospital, England to Donald and Annie Lou Rider. She was the secretary of MSCG Volkswagen Club. She enjoyed tie dye, hand crafts, reading, and spending time with...
Asa "Gra" Watson Pulliam
May 16, 2022
Asa “Gra” Watson Pulliam, age 74, a longtime resident of Ocean Springs, passed away on Monday, May 16, 2022, at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans. He was surrounded by his family.
Asa was born June 4, 1947, in Meridian, MS. Asa was a graduate of Aberdeen High School, Aberdeen, MS. He attended Mississippi State University and was a proud...
Bernice Sonnamaker
May 16, 2022
Bernice Sonnamaker, 76 of Biloxi, MS passed away on May 16, 2022.
She was born on December 16, 1945 in Oxford, England.
No services will be held. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Ocean Springs is honored to serve the family of Bernice Sonnamaker.
Alvin Bryan Spear
May 16, 2022
Mr. Alvin Bryan Spear, age 86, of Biloxi, passed away on Monday, May 16, 2022.
Mr. Spear was a lifelong resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. He was a graduate of Notre Dame High School. He was an active member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in D’Iberville, MS. He was a loving Dad and Paw-Paw and will be sadly missed...
Troy Alan Andrews
May 15, 2022
Troy Alan Andrews, age 55, of Kiln, MS passed away surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, May 15, 2022.
Troy was preceded in death by his parents, Allen Evon Andrews and C. June Andrews; grandparents, Jesse and Sadie Henderson as well as L.J. “Hobo” and Barbara Andrews.
He is survived by his wife of almost 27 years, Karen...
Joyce Inez Hixon Varnadoe
May 15, 2022
Joyce Inez Hixon Varnadoe, age 82 left this earthly life to be with her Lord and Savior on May 15, 2022, after a courageous fight with Alzheimer’s.
Joyce was a native of Lookout Mountain, Georgia, one of six children born to Bertha Mae and Farris Hixon. Joyce had a smile that would light up the hearts of everyone around her....
Robert Roland Fox
May 15, 2022
Mr. Robert “Bob” Fox, age 90 , Ocean Springs, MS gained his wings on May 15th, 2022 at home surrounded by loved ones.
Mr. Robert was a long time resident of the MS Gulf Coast. He was a graduate of Ocean Springs High School in 1951. Shortly after he joined the US Navy and was a veteran of the Korean...
Troy Andrews
May 15, 2022
Troy Andrews, age 55, of Kiln, MS passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2022.
Visitation will begin on Friday, May 27, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. and will continue until Saturday, May 28, 2022 until the funeral service begins at 10:00 a.m. at Bayou Talla Fellowship Baptist Church in Kiln, MS. Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery in Rotten Bayou.
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Bruce Phelps
May 15, 2022
Joseph "Bruce" Phelps, age 76, of Long Beach, passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2022.
Arrangements will be announced at a later date. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport is honored to serve the Phelps family.
Don Robert Lindsey
May 14, 2022
Mr. Don Robert Lindsey “Red”, age 86, of Long Beach, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at his home.
Red was born on November 16, 1935 in Pocahontas, AR. He worked at Be Mac Transport in St. Louis, MO, as a dock hand for 30 years.
Red was preceded in death by his parents, Lilburn and Lois Lindsey;...
Theresa "Tessie" Smith Tootle
May 14, 2022
Theresa “Tessie” Smith Tootle, 96, of Biloxi, Mississippi passed away May 14, 2022. Tessie was born September 28, 1925 to Douglas I. Smith and Vera Moran Smith.
Tessie went to St. Joseph’s Academy and after graduating, went to Perkiston where she received an associate’s degree in Home Ec. She was a member of St. John’s Altar Society and the Crafty...
Braden Dalton Ryan
May 14, 2022
Braden Dalton (Cospelich) Ryan, age 20, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2022, in Moss Point, MS.
Braden was born on April 24, 2002, in Gulfport, MS, to Carl Cospelich and Heather Ryan. He resided in Biloxi, MS. Braden enjoyed music, fishing, and spending time with his family and friends.
Braden is preceded in death by his mother, Heather Ryan;...
Jerrell Collins
May 14, 2022
Jerrell Collins passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2022.
Jerrell is being transferred to Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Homes & Crematory in Hammond, LA.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Jerrell Collins.
Kenneth Buley, Jr.
May 14, 2022
Kenneth Buley, Jr., age 75, of Gulfport, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2022.
Arrangements will be announced at a later date. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport is honored to serve the Buley family.
Bernard Charles "Chuck" Donner Jr.
May 13, 2022
Bernard Charles “Chuck” Donner, Jr., age 72, of Pass Christian, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on Friday, May 13th, 2022.
Mr. Donner was originally from the Algiers Point neighborhood of New Orleans, LA, but graduated from Byrd High School in Shreveport, LA. He spent many years on the MS Coast between Waveland and Biloxi and...
Linda Blaize
May 13, 2022
Linda Blaize, age 74, passed away on Friday, May 13, 2022, in Gulfport, MS.
Linda will be transferred to Hulett-Winstead Funeral Home in Hattiesburg, MS.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Linda Blaize.
John G. Etherton
May 13, 2022
John G. Etherton, Sr., age 88, of D’Iberville, passed away on Friday, May 13, 2022.
John was born on February 2, 1934 in D’Iberville. He worked as a civil servant at the naval base and served for 4 years on a Navy aircraft carrier. John enjoyed all sports and spending time with his family.
He was preceded in death...
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