Obituaries

William Robert "Bob" Friedman

William Robert "Bob" Friedman

Nov 5, 2021

Loving caretaker and father, William Robert “Bob” Friedman, 78 of D’Iberville, MS, passed away on November 5, 2021, in his home.

Bob was born in Pell City, Alabama and graduated high school in Florida from Tavares High School in 1961. After high school Bob enlisted in the US Navy and served until 1966 achieving the rank of Aviation Electronics Technician while...

Nancy Lee Franklin

Nancy Lee Franklin

Nov 5, 2021

"Nancy Lee Franklin, age 80 of Ocean Springs, MS transitioned peacefully in her sleep to be with her Lord and Savior on November 5, 2021 in Columbus, GA.

She was born on October 8, 1941 in Trenton, NJ to Melvin and Amelia Taylor. She was a graduate of Midway High School in Freeman, Missouri. She was a caregiver for the elderly,...

Jack Nobles Blalock

Jack Nobles Blalock

Nov 5, 2021

Jack Nobles Blalock II, 77, of Vancleave, MS passed away Friday, November 5, 2021 in the Signing River Hospital. Jack was born May 15, 1944 in Birmingham, AL.

He attended both the University of Jacksonville and the University of New Orleans where he received a Bachelor of Science degree. After that, he worked as a project manager at Sundt-high rise....

Fantasy Ann Perry

Fantasy Ann Perry

Nov 4, 2021

"Fantasy Ann Perry, age 46, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Thursday, November 4, 2021 in Gulfport. She was born on November 1, 1975 in Libertyville, IL where she attended high school. She was a homemaker who enjoyed spending time with her family, especially grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, David and Anna Maria Pack; and a nephew...

Dennis Randolph Merkison

Dennis Randolph Merkison

Nov 4, 2021

Dennis Randolph Merkison, 69, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Thursday, November 4, 2021 in Biloxi.

Mr. Merkison was born to Brantley Sr. and Annie Ruth Merkison in Blountstown, FL on March 3, 1952. He was a graduate of St. Martin High School and an outside machinist at Ingalls Shipbuilding. Mr. Merkison was an avid Nascar fan. He enjoyed playing pool,...

Walter "Walt" F. Verheeck

Walter "Walt" F. Verheeck

Nov 3, 2021

"Walter “Walt” F. Verheeck, age 78, passed away on Wednesday, November 3, 2021, in Ocean Springs.

Walt was born on April 30, 1943, in Hackensack, NJ, where he graduated high school. After high school, Walt joined the Air Force and served in the Vietnam War. He was a Senior First-Class Airman. Walt was honorably discharged and went on to become...

Randy Michael Wade

Randy Michael Wade

Nov 2, 2021

Randy Michael Wade, age 58 of Vancleave, MS passed away on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at UMMC in Jackson, MS.

He was born on May 14, 1963 in Biloxi, MS. He attained a High School Diploma. He was employed as a tank tester at Huntington Ingalls. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating, cooking, and loving.

Randy was preceded in death by his parents,...

Joyce Alicia Roberts

Joyce Alicia Roberts

Nov 2, 2021

Joyce Alicia Roberts, age 81, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 2, 2021. She was surrounded by her family at her home in Gulfport, MS.

Joyce was born on December 1, 1939 in Conway, South Carolina. She graduated from Conway High School in 1957. She was a devoted teacher and faculty member of Christian Collegiate Academy for...

Monika Karwiese Stratakos

Monika Karwiese Stratakos

Oct 31, 2021

An angel was called home on October 31, 2021. She was born Monika Karwiese on January 17, 1945 in the East Germany. Her parents were Olga and Richard Karwiese. Due to the war, she never had the chance to meet her father but was raised by a strong-willed woman that instilled determination, hard work and faith in God. At the...

Barbara Jean Stacey Turner

Barbara Jean Stacey Turner

Oct 31, 2021

Barbara Jean Stacey Turner, age 81, passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2021 at Ocean Springs Hospital after being in rehab since August 24, 2021 due to complications with Alzheimer’s, that she was diagnosed with back in March 2015. She is finally free of this horrible disease and is a beautiful angel in heaven who is whole again with no...

Clifford LeRoy Hurst

Clifford LeRoy Hurst

Oct 31, 2021

Mr. Clifford LeRoy Hurst, age 82, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2021.

No services are scheduled at this time.

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Clifford LeRoy Hurst.

Roy Theodore Ebberman

Roy Theodore Ebberman

Oct 30, 2021

Mr. Roy T. Ebberman, Jr., 84, of Biloxi, passed away on Saturday, October 30, 2021.

Mr. Ebberman was a native of Biloxi. He was a member of Nativity BVM Cathedral where he served as a Eucharistic minister and was involved with the Cursillo movement. He was a United States Army veteran and he retired from the Domino Sugar Company in...

Kay Jean Franke

Kay Jean Franke

Oct 30, 2021

Kay Jean Franke, age 87, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on the evening of October 30, 2021.

Kay was born in Battle Creek, MI, on Friday, April 13 (her lucky day), 1934. Kay graduated from Hoagland High School in Hoagland, IN. She married Ray a year after she graduated and moved to Lafayette, IN to...

Zachary "Zach" Campbell Harvey

Zachary "Zach" Campbell Harvey

Oct 30, 2021

"Zachary “Zach” Campbell Harvey of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 37 on October 30, 2021.

Zach is survived by his parents, Nora and Chester Harvey; his sister, Sarah Harvey (Gabby); his uncle, Jim Harvey (Mallory); his uncle, Steve Stevens (Su); his aunt, Patricia Harvey (Paula); his cousin, Philip Stevens; his nephews, Oscar Harvey and Nolan...

Chelsea JoLynn Kangas

Chelsea JoLynn Kangas

Oct 29, 2021

 

Chelsea JoLynn Kangas, age 29, passed away on Friday, October 29, 2021.

Chelsea was born on June 8, 1992 in Biloxi, MS. She graduated in 2010 from D’Iberville High School with honors. Chelsea received her Associates Degree from MGCCC and was pursuing a degree at USM. She was a loving mother, daughter, granddaughter, sister, aunt and a friend to...

Robert Joseph Guillot

Robert Joseph Guillot

Oct 29, 2021

Mr. Robert Joseph Guillot, aged 88, of Biloxi, MS passed away on October 29, 2021 in Biloxi, MS.

Robert was born on June 25, 1933 in New Orleans, LA.

He graduated from SJ Peters High School. He retired from the United Stated Air Force, where he served as a Vietnam Veteran.

He enjoyed playing Table Tennis.

He was preceded by his parents, Dallas and...

Wesley Steven Small

Wesley Steven Small

Oct 27, 2021

Wesley Steven Small, age 62 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Wednesday, October 27, 2021.

No services will be held. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Ocean Springs is honored to serve the family of Mr. Wesley Small.

Ronald Asa "Ronnie" Maxie

Ronald Asa "Ronnie" Maxie

Oct 27, 2021

Ronald Asa “Ronnie” Maxie, 74, of Ocean Springs passed away on October 27, 2021, surrounded by his family.

Mr. Maxie was born May 25, 1947 in Hattiesburg, MS to James and Bernice Maxie. He graduated from Gulfport High School in 1965, where he excelled in track and field. He graduated from Gulfport High School in 1965 and attended Mississippi Gulf...

Dennis Leon Meins

Dennis Leon Meins

Oct 26, 2021

Dennis Leon Meins, 57, of Biloxi, MS passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2021 in Biloxi.

He is survived by his wife, Gela Lawrence Meins; daughter, Britney (Anthony) Sinclair; grandchildren, Olivia, Isaiah and Amelia; mother, Nancy Taylor Franklin; father, William Meins (Judy); sister, Norma (Wilbur) Ramos; brother, Clifford (Teresa) Meins; father-in-law, George (aka paw-in-law) and preceded in death by his mother-in-law,...

Robert James "Bob" Barrilleaux

Robert James "Bob" Barrilleaux

Oct 26, 2021

Robert James "Bob" Barrilleaux, 82, of Biloxi, MS, died peacefully in his sleep at his home in Biloxi, MS, on October 26, 2021 after a brief illness. Mr. Barrilleaux was born in Biloxi on September 8, 1939 and remained a lifelong resident.

Mr. Barrilleaux retired from the United States Postal Service after 34 years of service. His hobby that he...