Obituaries
Thomas Wink Peresich
Jan 12, 2024
Thomas Wink "Tom" Peresich gained his eternal rest on Friday, January 12, 2024, in Ocean Springs, MS, at the age of 64. Our sweet Tom will be remembered for his gentle spirit, kind/loving ways, and his huge heart of appreciation. To know him was to love him, and the many precious memories he leaves behind are a testament to that.
Tom...
Judith Ann Jones
Jan 12, 2024
Judith A. Jones, age 71, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024 in Gulfport, MS.
She was born on May 6, 1952, in Dayton, OH to Charles and Ruth Buchanan. She was employed with General Motors. She enjoyed her crafts and antiquing, but above all she loved her children, grandchildren and her dogs. As we lay Judith to rest, trouble is...
Syble Rae Williams
Jan 12, 2024
Syble Rae Williams, 92, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024 in Gulfport.
She was born on May 28, 1931, in Purvis, MS to Hubert R. Littleton and Hassie Myrtle Holland.
Syble was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Bond; her children, Kenny W. Goff, Sherry Cruthirds Necaise and Tony E. Goff and her siblings, Earnest Holland and...
Louis "Pete" Suarez
Jan 12, 2024
Louis “Pete” Suarez, age 86, of Saucier, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024.
Mr. Suarez was a longtime resident of the MS Gulf Coast. After graduating from Biloxi High School, Mr. Suarez continued his hard-working skills in the bottling industry for over 50 years. Through these years Mr. Suarez not only lovingly provided for his family, but he...
Wayne and Beryl Clear
Jan 11, 2024
Wayne Cale Clear, born April 25th, 1933 in Stewartsville, Ohio and Beryl Edna Sarah Ann (Guilford) Clear born June 20th,1927 in Leicester, England both passed peacefully on January 11th, 2024 within 12 hours from each other.
Wayne served his country in the Korean War where he met Beryl (Terri) while stationed in England. They were married for 68 years.
They left behind...
Froilan Bula Bebita
Jan 11, 2024
Froilan Bula Bebita, age 94, of Gulfport, passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2024.
Froilan was born on November 2, 1929 in Borogan, Eastern Samar, Philippines. He earned an Associates Degree in Accounting in the Philippines. Froilan joined the U.S. Navy and served from November 1963 until February 1977. He received the Good Conduct Medal 4 times and the...
Larry Wayne Van Cleve
Jan 11, 2024
Larry Wayne Van Cleve, age 79, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2024.
Larry Van Cleve was born November 20, 1944, in Norfolk, Virginia. He joined the Army in 1963, completed basic and advanced individual training at Fort Ord, California, and then served as a wheeled vehicle mechanic in the 3rd Infantry Division in Germany. Following...
Steven Edgar Terrell
Jan 10, 2024
Steven Edgar Terrell, 72, of Harriman, TN, passed away peacefully at his residence on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, with his wife Debra Bishop Terrell at his side.
He was born on October 07, 1951, in Myrtle Creek, OR, although has mostly resided in Jacksonville, FL, Ocean Springs, MS, Buena Vista, CO, and Harriman, TN. Steve served in the United States Marine...
William Kessler Clendenon
Jan 10, 2024
Mr. William Kessler Clendenon, 78, of Gulfport, MS, passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at his home, surrounded by family, in Gulfport, MS.
Mr. Kessler was born on August 31, 1945, in Meridian, MS to the late Willie Arsie Clendenon and Madie Van Dorn Wilkins Clendenon. He attended Mason Chamberlain Academy where he acquired his GED before going into the...
Patricia "Pat" Kay Wilson
Jan 10, 2024
Patricia "Pat" Kay Wilson, age 76, of Gulfport, passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, January 10, 2024.
Pat was a long-time resident of Gulfport. She was born December 27, 1947 in Liverpool, England to the late Harold and Laura Rickard.
Pat was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Larry L. Wilson Sr.
She is survived by her stepdaughter,...
Ronald E. Smith
Jan 10, 2024
Ronald E. Smith, 78, of Atmore, AL and formerly of Gulfport died Wednesday, January 10, 2024, in Atmore.
Mr. Smith was born in Gulfport and had been a resident of Alabama for about 20 years. He was a graduate of Notre Dame High School in Biloxi and also a graduate of Mississippi State University. Mr. Smith previously served in the US...
Norma Eileen James
Jan 10, 2024
Norma Eileen Kelly James, 83 of Mobile, AL passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 in Pensacola, FL.
She was born on December 24, 1940 in Panama, Republic of Panama to Mountage Richard Kelly and Olga Grant Kelly. She graduated High School. She loved sewing, baking, and some crafts. She was a dedicated wife and Homemaker.
Norma was preceded in...
Shirley Jean Stone Bond
Jan 10, 2024
Shirley Jean Stone Bond, age 86, of Caledonia, MS passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 in Columbus, MS.
Shirley was born on May 24, 1937 in Phil Campbell, AL. She was of the Baptist faith.
Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Bond.
Survivors include her son, Raymond “Ozzie” Bond (Dee); sisters, Totsy Daniel and Nellie...
Kathy Wendling Andrews
Jan 10, 2024
Katherine “Kathy” Stella Wendling Andrews, of Gulfport passed away suddenly on the evening of Tuesday, January 10, 2024 in Gulfport, MS at the age of 73.
Kathy was born in Gulfport, MS on July 28, 1950 to proud parents Alphonse and Kathleen Wendling. She was their first born and became the oldest of 7. She graduated from Gulfport East High...
Ben Allen Stuart
Jan 10, 2024
Ben Allen Stuart, 92, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 in Biloxi.
Mr. Stuart was born on June 18, 1931 in Meridian, MS to Everett and Lucy Green Stuart. He worked as a Media Master Instructor and a Personnel Management Data System. Mr. Stuart was employed with Ingalls Shipbuilding as an electrician. He served his...
William "Joe" Robinson
Jan 9, 2024
William “Joe” Robinson passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at the age of 61 in Gulfport, MS with his son and daughter-in-law at his side.
Born on September 13 ,1962 in California he is preceded in death by both his mother and father, Viola and William Robinson. Joe lived his life to the fullest as long as he could. He...
Richard Clarke Handy
Jan 7, 2024
Richard Clarke Handy, better known as “Duke,” of Biloxi, passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2024, at the age of 85.
Duke was born in New Bedford, Massachusetts. He joined the Navy in 1956, three days before his 18th birthday, gladly serving his country aboard the U.S.S. Boston. He later worked for the U.S. Postal Service in Springfield, Massachusetts for over...
Wendy Edson
Jan 7, 2024
Wendy Edson, age 83 of Ocean Springs, passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2024.
Wendy was born in Tamworth, England on March 11, 1940. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend that will be missed by all that knew and loved her.
Wendy is proceeded in death by her husband, Ronnie Edson Sr.; her parents, Charles and Irene Paylor;...
Ida M. Mullen
Jan 7, 2024
Ida M. Mullen, 75 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on January 7, 2024.
No services will be held. Please check back for full obituary.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Homes is honored to serve the family of Ida M. Mullen.
Seth James Carter
Jan 6, 2024
Seth James Carter, also known as “Seffers” or “Carter”, age 35, passed away on January 6, 2024 at home leaving behind a legacy of love, affection, and cherished memories.
He was born to his contagiously charismatic mother, Christy Lynn Sechrest and father, James Cary Carter on December 29, 2988. Seth was a devoted partner to Holly Amber Williams and a...
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