Obituaries

Angela Rose Styczenski

Angela Rose Styczenski

Apr 27, 2022

 

Our mother, Angela Rose Styczenski, of Gulfport, Mississippi, unexpectedly left her loving family and friends, but joyfully entered her eternal home on Wednesday, April 27, 2022. She was greeted by the love of her life, husband Al, her parents, and grandson.

Born on February 4, 1949, in Port Washington on Long Island, New York, Angela was the eldest of...

Patricia Wiltz Parker

Patricia Wiltz Parker

Apr 27, 2022

It was early in the morning on Wednesday, April 27, 2022, when God sent his angels to escort the soul of Mrs. Patricia Wiltz Parker from her tired Earthly body to be with her Lord and Savior in her new Heavenly home.

Mrs. Parker was born in Gulfport, MS on December 3, 1939, living her life in Biloxi, MS. She...

Randy Randall Raynor

Randy Randall Raynor

Apr 27, 2022

Ronnie Randy Raynor, age 78, of Vancleave, MS passed away April 27, 2022.Randy served as an aircraft mechanic in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. He spent decades of his life working for the Parks and Recreation Department for the cities of Ocean Springs and Gautier. He took great pride in the upkeep of his ball fields,...

Ruby Benefield Hennessee

Ruby Benefield Hennessee

Apr 27, 2022

Ruby Benefield Hennessee passed away at her home in Biloxi, Mississippi with family and friends by her side on April 27, 2022.  She would have been 95 years old on May 8.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Hennessee; her son, Raymond Hennessee, Jr.; her mother, Willie Benefield; her father, John Benefield; her brother, Jim  Benefield; and...

Jacquelyn Ann Berkowitz

Jacquelyn Ann Berkowitz

Apr 26, 2022

Jacquelyn Ann Berkowitz, age 84 of Melbourne, FL passed away on April 26, 2022.

She was born on October 23, 1937 in Ocean Springs, MS to Arnold Miller and Naomi Schmasch.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, April 12, 2022 from 5pm until 7pm at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Ocean Springs, MS. A graveside service will be held at...

Kelly Sean Sullivan

Kelly Sean Sullivan

Apr 26, 2022

 

Kelly Sean Sullivan, age 61, of Gulfport, passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2022.

Mr. Sullivan was born in Biloxi and was a resident of the coast most of his life. He retired from civil service.

Mr. Sullivan was preceded in death by his mother, Jeanell Taylor Sullivan and his father, Fred C. Sullivan.

Survivors include three sisters, Nicey...

Paul Joseph Vogelgesang

Paul Joseph Vogelgesang

Apr 25, 2022

Mr. Paul Joseph Vogelgesang, age 81, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Monday, April 25, 2022.

There are no services scheduled at this time.

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Paul Joseph Vogelgesang.

Billie Charles Smith

Billie Charles Smith

Apr 25, 2022

Embraced in the arms of God, Billie Charles Smith, 87 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on April 25, 2022.

Billie was a native of Purvis, MS and a longtime resident of Ocean Springs. After completing high school, Bill joined the military where he became a member of the 82nd Airborne Division Green Berets. He served in Vietnam and received...

Bobbie Jean Dimitry

Bobbie Jean Dimitry

Apr 25, 2022

Mrs. Bobbie Jean Parrette Dimitry, age 80, of Pascagoula, MS passed away on April 25, 2022 in Moss Point, MS.

Bobbie Jean was born on December 1, 1941 in Hazelhurst, MS. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She will be greatly missed by all who loved her.

Bobbie Jean is preceded in death by her parents, Johnny...

Manford Yoho

Manford Yoho

Apr 25, 2022

Manford Yoho, age 72, of Long Beach passed away on Monday, April 25, 2022 in Gulfport, MS. Arrangements are incomplete. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport is honored to serve the Yoho family

Pauline Soza Salcido

Pauline Soza Salcido

Apr 24, 2022

 

Pauline Soza Salcido, Age 79 of Biloxi, MS, passed away on Sunday April 24, 2022.  Pauline was a native of Phoenix, Arizona and longtime resident of Biloxi, MS.

Pauline graduated from Phoenix Union High School and attended Phoenix Junior College.  She married Henry A. Salcido in 1964.  They travelled the world as Hank was a pilot with the United...

Becky Searcy Lynch

Becky Searcy Lynch

Apr 24, 2022

Anner Rebecca Searcy Lynch was born January 10, 1949 and passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2022 after a long battle with ALS.

From an early age, she had instilled in her a love for her country, as her father served in multiple branches and wars. As soon as she could, she joined the Air Force and gave her entire...

Michael W. Soljan

Michael W. Soljan

Apr 23, 2022

Michael W. Soljan, 78, of Biloxi, MS passed away Saturday, April 23, 2022. Michael was born October 8, 1943 to Mato and Mary Soljan.

Michael received a drafting degree from MGCCC-Jeff Davis Campus. He worked in the engineering field at Northrup Grumman and retired after 34 years. He was in the National Guard and received medals for his bravery during...

Peggy Eglin Winfree

Peggy Eglin Winfree

Apr 23, 2022

Peggy E. Winfree passed away in the arms of her Savior and His Mother Mary on April 23, 2022, at her residence in Biloxi.

She was born and lived most of her life in Ocean Springs, the daughter of Alma and Don Y. Eglin.  She had two sisters, Bettie E. Fallo and Donna E. Burch, both of Ocean Springs.

When...

Christopher T. Robinson

Christopher T. Robinson

Apr 22, 2022

Christopher T. Robinson, age 69, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Friday, April 22, 2022.

There are no services scheduled at this time.

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Christopher T. Robinson.

 

Nancy Elizabeth Milhollin

Nancy Elizabeth Milhollin

Apr 22, 2022

 

Nancy Elizabeth Langley Milhollin of Biloxi, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 22, 2022, at The Carpenter House Hospice in Gulfport, Mississippi. She was born Thursday, April 23, 1936 in Ovett, Mississippi, one of six children.   Nancy was a devout Christian who lived for the moment and the future, never looking back.  She was a doting mother,...

William Thomas Hutchinson

William Thomas Hutchinson

Apr 22, 2022

William “Bill” Thomas Hutchinson, age 91, was a resident in the Armed Forces Retirement Home (AFRH) in Gulfport, MS. He was born on July 28, 1930, in Bexar Country, Texas and was a son of Texas. He lived in Duncanville, TX, prior to relocating to the AFRH.

Bill spent a distinguished career with the United States Air Force. He attained...

Deloris Bryant

Deloris Bryant

Apr 22, 2022

Deloris Bryant, age 79, passed away on Friday, April 22, 2022, at her residence in Gulfport, MS.

Deloris has gone to be with Jesus in Heaven and her husband of 58 years, Nathan Wallace Bryant.

She is survived by her children, Sandra Gail Garris, Nathan Dean Bryant, Sr., Teresa Deloris Bryant, Johnathan Chase Bryant, and Teresa Nicole Bryant; grandchildren, David...

Josefa Guevara

Josefa Guevara

Apr 21, 2022

Josefa A. Guevara, age 85, passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2022.

She was transferred to St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home in Chalmette, LA for services. (504-229-7961)

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral home is honored to serve the family of Josefa A. Guevara.

 

Catherine "D'Voe" McCaleb

Catherine "D'Voe" McCaleb

Apr 21, 2022

Catherine "D’Voe" McCaleb, born February 11, 1924 passed away April 21, 2022 at the age of 98.  She was born to Warren and Rosa Mae Shows in Jackson, MS. Her family moved to the coast at the age of 16 where she lived for the remainder of her life.  She was a devoted member of First Baptist Church of Biloxi for almost...