Obituaries

Mason Woodrow "Pete" Peterson

Mason Woodrow "Pete" Peterson

Sep 27, 2021

Mason Woodrow “Pete” Peterson was born on February 23, 1934 and went home to his heavenly Father on September 27, 2021. As a child he was known as Sonny and in later years everyone who knew and loved him called him Pops! Pete was the son of Dorothy Wiesner who died due to complications of child birth. His maternal grandparents,...

James Richard "Chief" Cottrell

James Richard "Chief" Cottrell

Sep 27, 2021

James Richard “Chief” Cottrell, age 86, Passed away on Monday, September 27, 2021 in Biloxi, MS. Chief was born on September 22, 1935 in Rockville, IN to Paul and Rose Cottrell. He graduated from Rockville High School in 1953 and retired from the U.S. Navy after 24 years of service. Chief was a school bus driver and a farmer. He...

Linda Lee Study Kelly

Linda Lee Study Kelly

Sep 26, 2021

Linda Lee Study Kelly, 70, of D’Iberville, MS passed away on Sunday, September 26, 2021 in D’Iberville. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Pauline Weston. Mrs. Kelly’s survivors include her husband of 27 years, Johnny Kelly; her daughter, Betty Jean (Michael) Shaw; her brothers, Kenny Study and Michael Study; 16 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren. Funeral Services will be...

Rachel Jean Noble

Rachel Jean Noble

Sep 26, 2021

Rachel Jean Noble, 42 of Biloxi, Mississippi, passed away on Sunday, September 26, 2021. Rachel was a native and longtime resident of Biloxi. She was a graduate of Biloxi High School and had an early interest in softball and earned a championship in her league for hitting hard and running fast. Rachel was fearless from birth, generous, loyal, brutally honest,...

Shawn Thrower

Shawn Thrower

Sep 25, 2021

Shawn Thrower, 56, of Saucier, MS passed away on Saturday, September 25, 2021 in Gulfport. Mr. Thrower was a native and lifelong resident of the coast. He was a Harley Davidson enthusiast. Mr. Thrower was a mechanic and enjoyed building cars. He loved fishing, hunting, scuba diving and especially spending time with his family and grandbabies. Mr. Thrower was employed...

Elise Fayard Floyd

Elise Fayard Floyd

Sep 25, 2021

Elise Fayard Floyd, 88, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Saturday, September 25, 2021 in Biloxi. A graveside service will be held at Coalville Cemetery on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at 11:00 am. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home on Howard Avenue in Biloxi is honored to serve the Floyd family.

James "Jimmy" Nicholas Soper

James "Jimmy" Nicholas Soper

Sep 25, 2021

James “Jimmy” Nicholas Soper, 76, of Biloxi, MS passed away Saturday, September 25, 2021 in Ocean Springs, MS. Jimmy was born December 7, 1944 to Edward and Margaret Soper. As a lifelong native of Biloxi, MS, Jimmy was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. He was also a Marine Corps Vietnam Veteran and a retired boat captain...

J.F. "Jeff" Haynie

J.F. "Jeff" Haynie

Sep 25, 2021

J.F. “Jeff” Haynie, age 98, passed away at his home in Gulfport, MS on Saturday, September 25, 2021 after a long illness. Jeff was born in 1923 in Gulfport, MS and grew up in Jackson. He attended Chamberlain-Hunt Military Academy at Port Gibson, MS. He was the son of Dr. James F. Haynie and Pearl Quinn Ashley. Part of the...

Thomas Simeon Clower

Thomas Simeon Clower

Sep 25, 2021

Thomas Simeon Clower, Jr., a native of Gulfport, Mississippi, peacefully passed away at home in Gulfport on September 25, 2021. Tom was an Eagle Scout. He graduated from Gulfport High School, Tulane University of New Orleans, and the Tulane unit of the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps. He served his military service as a Special Services Officer at the Gulfport...

Mitchell "Mickey" Kisielewski

Mitchell "Mickey" Kisielewski

Sep 24, 2021

Mitchell ‘Mickey’ Kisielewski, a 43-year resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast, passed away on September 24, 2021 at the age of 88. Mickey was the youngest of 8 children born on June 12, 1933 in Jersey City, NJ. His family later moved and settled in Lakewood, NJ where he spent the majority of his school years. He joined the US...

Mark Daniel Horne

Mark Daniel Horne

Sep 24, 2021

Mark Daniel Horne, Jr., age 79, passed away on Friday, September 24, 2021. He was transferred to Rabenhorst Funeral Home in Baton Rougue, LA for services. (225-399-4352) Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mark Daniel Horne, Jr.

Mary Dolores Costello Osterman

Mary Dolores Costello Osterman

Sep 24, 2021

On Friday, September 24, 2021, our beloved mother, Mary Dolores Costello Osterman, age 87, has gone to join our Heavenly Father and Holy Mother. Mary Dolores was born on January 22, 1934 to Lenard and Beulah Costello in Iowa City, Iowa. She graduated Immaculate Conception Academy, Davenport, Iowa in 1952. Mary Dolores served in the U.S. Air Force (1953 to...

James Samuel Genthon

James Samuel Genthon

Sep 23, 2021

James Samuel Genthon left us on September 23, 2021. He leaves behind a loving family and an unforgettable spirit. Jim, as he was known to his friends, was born on June 11, 1952. He spent his early years in Jackson, Mississippi with his parents and three sisters. Jim joined the Air Force after high school, a choice following in the...

Margie Redmond Parmeter

Margie Redmond Parmeter

Sep 23, 2021

Margie Redmond Parmeter of Biloxi passed away at the tender age of 80 from the ravages of lymphoma on September 23, 2021. Margie was born on a hot sultry day in May, 1941 in a clapboard house built in the 1800’s in Saucier, Mississippi. Her mother Ada Redmond was attended by a midwife as were all of her 2 brothers...

Maria Teresa Llamas

Maria Teresa Llamas

Sep 22, 2021

Maria was a loving and caring wife, Mom, grandma, sister, and friend. She left this world to be with her Savior on September 22, 2021, surrounded by her family who will continue to honor her legacy by living their life to the fullest. She was born to Bonifacio and Maria A, many, many moons ago on a far-away tropical island....

Jacob "Jakie" Davis Guice, Jr.

Jacob "Jakie" Davis Guice, Jr.

Sep 22, 2021

On Wednesday, September 22, 2021, Jacob “Jakie” Davis Guice, Jr., 72 was called back home by God with family at his side. Jacob was born in Biloxi, MS on May 8, 1949 and was the second oldest son to Jacob Davis Guice and Joelean Ann Guice (“JoJo” to grandchildren and “Jo” to everyone else). He was a proud local of...

Debora Pevey Collinsgru

Debora Pevey Collinsgru

Sep 21, 2021

Debora Pevey Collinsgru, 59, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2021. She was born June 9, 1962 at Columbus AFB, MS. She grew up in St. Martin, MS and graduated from St. Martin High School in 1980. Debora worked at St Martin Middle School for many years, where she made great friends with coworkers, and inspired students...

Regina Ann Diestra

Regina Ann Diestra

Sep 20, 2021

Regina Ann “Gina, Gigi” Diestra, age 44 of St. Martin, MS passed away on September 20, 2021 in Ocean Springs, MS. She was born on July 8, 1977 in Jackson, MS. She was a graduate of Lumberton High School, where she graduated with honors and a 3.5 GPA. She was first employed at Subway, where she quickly made her way...

David Lee Walters

David Lee Walters

Sep 20, 2021

On September 20, 2021, David L. Walters, loving husband, son, brother, father, and grandfather unexpectedly passed away at the age of 64. David was born on March 25, 1957 in Lancaster, Ohio to Ronald and Donna (Graham) Walters. He grew up in Dayton, Ohio, and graduated from Belmont High School in Dayton, Ohio in 1975, and went on to graduate...

Luther "Dan" Daniel Tullis

Luther "Dan" Daniel Tullis

Sep 20, 2021

Luther "Dan" Daniel Tullis went home to be with his Lord on September 20, 2021 after battling an extended illness. Dan was born in Shreveport, Louisiana on May 29, 1952 to Albert L. Tullis and Martha N. Young both of Ringold, Louisiana. He attended Pearl River High School, was an avid gun collector, loved fishing, and anything outdoors. He was...