Obituaries
Melvin Louis Barnes
Oct 21, 2021
Melvin Louis Barnes, known as “Country”, passed away on October 21, 2021 in Spring, TX at the age of 49.
Melvin was born on January 1, 1972 in Laurel, MS and was a longtime resident of Gulfport, MS. He attended Gulfport High School and Harrison Central Career and Technical Center. He moved to Spring, TX in 2015 where he resided for...
Jenelle H. Wilson
Oct 21, 2021
Jenelle H. Wilson, 94, a resident of Gulfport for over 50 years, passed away on Thursday, October 21, 2021. Jenelle was born in Springhill, MS on October 25, 1926. She was the second child and first daughter of parents, John and Ruby Hemphill. Her siblings, John O. Hemphill, Jr. and Libby Patrick are deceased. Her surviving brother, Gerald O. Hemphill,...
Patricia Ann Miller-Willems
Oct 20, 2021
Patricia Ann Miller-Willems, age 73, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at Singing River Gulfport Hospital.
She was born in Bigelow, AR on December 26, 1947. She was a graduate of the University of Arkansas, Little Rock. She had a nursing degree from St. Vincent Infirmary, Little Rock and a master’s degree in psychiatry.
She was...
Arthur Joseph Galuski
Oct 20, 2021
Arthur Joseph Galuski, age 85 of Vancleave, MS passed away on October 20, 2021.
He was born on July 28, 1936 in Stoughton, MA but was raised in Taunton, MA to Stanley Galuski and Anna Kozules Galuski. He attained a Bachelor’s of Science degree from Rhode Island College. He was a Retired Master Chief in the US Navy and a Vietnam...
Thomas Paul Hunt
Oct 19, 2021
Thomas Paul Hunt, Sr., age 60, passed away on Tuesday, October 19, 2021.
Thomas was born in New Orleans, LA, on November 20, 1960 to Abram D. and May Botsie Hunt. He had been a resident of the coast since 1994 and was of the catholic faith. Thomas served in the U.S. Navy, was a Captain in the Fire and...
Michael Wayne Ponder
Oct 19, 2021
Michael Wayne Ponder, 72, of Ocean Springs, MS spent his final day, October 19, 2021, doing what he loves most- riding his motorcycle in the sunshine with his wife.
He was a long-time resident of Ocean Springs and loved meeting friends- old and new- downtown for cold ones. Mike enjoyed sitting outside with friends, swapping stories, sipping cold ones, and...
James "JT" Talmadge Shoemaker
Oct 18, 2021
James “JT” Talmadge Shoemaker Sr., age 94, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Monday, October 18, 2021.
James was born on July 19, 1927 and was a longtime resident of Biloxi. He served in the US Army and worked in Civil Service at the Biloxi VA. James was an avid fan of NASCAR racing and enjoyed Cruisin’ The Coast.
He is preceded...
Frances Victoria Franco
Oct 18, 2021
Frances Victoria Franco, 83, of Vancleave, MS passed away on Monday, October 18, 2021 in D’Iberville.
Ms. Franco was born on June 16, 1938 in Madera, CA.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Franco; her parents, Valentino and Lupe Armendarez; her son, Joseph Franco; her grandson, Michael Malgra; and her sisters, Doris and Stella; and her brothers, Robert,...
Rethella Bradford
Oct 18, 2021
Rethella Bradford, age 67 of Biloxi, MS passed away on October 18, 2021.
She was transferred from Braford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Howard Ave. to A&A Funeral Services in Hattiesburg, MS for services.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Howard Ave. is honored to serve the family of Rethella Bradford.
Davild Donald Saucier
Oct 17, 2021
David Donald “George” Saucier, age 76, passed away on Sunday, October 17, 2021, in Biloxi. David was born in Holy Oak, Massachusetts on March 5, 1945. He was a retired air traffic controller and a master carpenter who served in the US Navy for 20 years. His hobbies were carpentry, cars and western movies. He was preceded in death by...
James Wesley Martin
Oct 17, 2021
James Wesley Martin, 79, of Ocean Springs, MS went to be with Jesus Sunday, October 17, 2021. James was born on December 12, 1941 to John L. Martin and Clara Mae Russell. Though he was a native to Montgomery, AL, James was also a former resident of Pennsylvania. In 1977, he moved to the coast where he worked at Keesler...
Brenda Wall
Oct 17, 2021
Brenda Wall, age 75, passed away Sunday, October 17, 2021, in Gulfport, MS. She was transferred to Ravenwood Family Funeral Service in Brookhaven, MS (601) 833-6680.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is proud to serve the family of Brenda Wall.
Alan Lee McCormick
Oct 16, 2021
Our beloved Alan Lee McCormick, 61, passed away peacefully in his sleep, Saturday morning, October 16, 2021 at his home in Gulfport, MS. Alan was born April 16, 1960 at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, MS to Donald L. McCormick and Lucille E. McCormick. He graduated from Gulfport High School in 1978 where he was involved in sports and...
Crockett "Wade" Lindsey
Oct 15, 2021
Crockett “Wade” Lindsey, age 54, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Friday, October 15, 2021. Wade was a lifelong resident of Gulfport, MS. He graduated from Gulfport High School, attended the University of Mississippi, and later joined the U.S. Navy. Wade had a larger-than-life personality, enjoyed all things regarding the history of his community and ancestry, and watching Ole Miss...
Col. Lawrence "Larry" Hasbrouck III (USAF ret)
Oct 14, 2021
Col. Lawrence “Larry” Hasbrouck, III, US Air Force retired, age 90, of Lubbock Texas, previously Ocean Springs, Mississippi, passed away peacefully at home after a short illness surrounded by family members on Thursday, October 14, 2021.
Larry was born on May 20, 1931 in New York City, New York to his parents Lawrence and Margaret Alexandra Hasbrouck. Larry is...
Al Edgar Jones
Oct 13, 2021
Al (Doc) Edgar Jones passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at the age of 81. Al was born on August 21, 1940, in Scuffletown, Georgia. After graduating from Mount Berry School for Boys, Mount Berry, Georgia, in 1959, he continued his education at the University of Georgia where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in 1963. In...
Jacob Brice Latch
Oct 12, 2021
Jacob Brice Latch, age 38, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at M.D. Anderson in Houston, TX. Jacob was a lifelong resident of Ocean Springs. He graduated from Ocean Springs High School, attended the University of Southern Mississippi where he met his wife, Katie and later graduated from the Mississippi State Fire Academy. He worked...
June Frances Holt
Oct 12, 2021
June Frances Holt, age 87, passed away in Ocean Springs on Tuesday, October 12, 2021. Mrs. Holt was born in Hamilton, Caldwell County, Missouri to Opal and Russell Stephens. She graduated from Penney High School in Hamilton and then attended and graduated from Cottey College and University of Missouri. She married her husband, Jack L. Holt, in Hamilton in 1955....
Eric Earle Campbell
Oct 12, 2021
Eric Earle Campbell, 70, of Gulfport, MS, passed away peacefully in his sleep the night of Tuesday, October 12, 2021. Eric was a native and longtime resident of Gulfport. He graduated from Gulfport High School in 1969. Eric was an active duty EOD Marine during the Vietnam era. He was also a career Electrician for Haynes Electric Co. and part...
Reggis Wade Whitehurst
Oct 12, 2021
Reggis Wade Whitehurst, age 74 of Vancleave, MS passed away on Tuesday, October 12, 2021. He was born on June 27, 1947 to Vernon Whitehurst and Kathleen Wingate. He was a native of North Carolina. Reggis entered the US Navy in 1966. While in the Navy, Lt. Commander Whitehurst was in Law Enforcement aboard ships and was awarded many awards...
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