Obituaries

Rural Nolan Flowers, Sr. (Mousey)

Rural Nolan Flowers, Sr. (Mousey)

Aug 19, 2021

Rural Nolan Flowers, Sr. (Mousey) passed away August 19, 2021 at his home. Nolan was preceded in death by his wife, Rhonda Flowers; parents, Calvin and Louise; sisters, Vergie and Carol; brothers, Alvin and Ronnie; and his twin, Roland. Nolan was joined by his longtime companion, Araceli Cardenas, shortly after his passing. He is survived by his sons, Nolan (Melissa)...

Rachel Carter

Rachel Carter

Aug 19, 2021

Rachel Carter passed away on August 19, 2021. She will be transferred from Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home to Colonial Funeral Home in Columbia, MS for services.

Carolyn Canard Hotard

Carolyn Canard Hotard

Aug 19, 2021

Mrs. Carolyn Canard Hotard, age 80, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 19, 2021. Mrs. Hotard was born in Hattiesburg, MS on June 14, 1941. She loved the MS Gulf Coast, Alabama football, boating to Horn Island, cooking and gatherings with family and friends. She was a Christian and a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She...

Patricia Hardister

Patricia Hardister

Aug 18, 2021

Patricia Hardister, age 66, of Biloxi, passed away on Wednesday, August 18, 2021. The are no services scheduled at this time. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Patricia Hardister.

Moyra Dickens

Moyra Dickens

Aug 18, 2021

Moyra Dickens, age 90, of Biloxi passed away on Wednesday, August 18, 2021. Visitation will be held on Sunday, August 22, 2021 at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Howard Avenue in Biloxi from 1-2pm with a memorial service at 2pm. Interment will be held a Biloxi National Cemetery at a later date. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of...

George Dewey Pegler,

George Dewey Pegler,

Aug 18, 2021

George Dewey Pegler, Jr., age 69 of Biloxi, MS passed away on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at his home. He was born December 8, 1951 in Gulfport, MS. He was a graduate of the class of 1969 from Gulfport High School where he was a member of the band. He attended Gulf Coast Community College. He was a member of...

Moyra "Ms. Jean" Dickens

Moyra "Ms. Jean" Dickens

Aug 18, 2021

Moyra "Ms. Jean" Dickens went to heaven on Wednesday August 18th, 2021. Jean was 90 years old. Ms. Jean was born to Alexander Horne and Margaret Brown in Albany, Ontario, Canada. Jean was a resident of Biloxi, MS for the last 46 years. She was a dedicated mother and wife. Her unconditional love for her family was evident in all...

Joanne Savell Butler

Joanne Savell Butler

Aug 18, 2021

Mrs. Joanne Savell Butler, age 77, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on Wednesday, August 18, 2021, in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Butler was born in Terry, MS, lived on the coast since 1970 and attended school at the Mississippi School for the Deaf. She retired from Ingalls Shipbuilding after 30 years as a key punch operator and was a member...

Katherine L. Wallace

Katherine L. Wallace

Aug 18, 2021

Katherine L. Wallace, age 44, of Biloxi passed away on Wednesday, August 18, 2021. There are no services scheduled at this time. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Katherine Wallace.

Joseph Morris Shimp

Joseph Morris Shimp

Aug 17, 2021

Joseph Morris Shimp, 77, of Saucier, MS died Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at his home in Saucier. Mr. Shimp was born in Baltimore, MD and had been a Coast resident for about fifty years. He previously served in the US Navy and was a member of the Catholic faith. Mr. Shimp was a residential and VA appraiser for forty years....

Austin Edward Bostwick

Austin Edward Bostwick

Aug 17, 2021

Austin Edward Bostwick, age 32, of Saucier, passed on Tuesday, August 17, 2021. He was born on August 18, 1988 in Gulfport. He served in Marines and enjoyed hunting and coaching softball and baseball. Survivors include his spouse, Ashley Bostwick; daughter, Whysper Bostwick; son, Braityn Bostwick, God-children, Peyton Ballenger, Ainsley Ballenger, Cailey Bailey and Shae Bostwick; parents, Lesa and Dennis...

Amelia J. Lechner Barhonovich

Amelia J. Lechner Barhonovich

Aug 17, 2021

Amelia J. Lechner Barhonovich passed away peacefully on August 17, 2021 at home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on March 24, 1932 and was a lifelong resident of “Point Cadet”. Her life was devoted to God, the Blessed Mother Mary, her loving husband Frankie, and her family. She worked many hours at her husband Frankie’s side at...

James A. "Jimmy" Desporte

James A. "Jimmy" Desporte

Aug 16, 2021

Known to most as Jimmy, James A. Desporte passed away in his hometown on August 16, 2021 at the age of 79. His battle with serious medical issues the past two years showed his courage and his love of life as he faced the challenges with relentless determination. Despite his pain, he always greeted family and friends with a smile...

Francis Joseph Pellegrino

Francis Joseph Pellegrino

Aug 16, 2021

Mr. Francis Joseph Pellegrino, age 82, of North Versailles, PA passed away on Monday, August 16, 2021 in Biloxi, MS. There are no local services. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Francis Pellegrino.

Mary "Mae Mae" Hill Blankenship

Mary "Mae Mae" Hill Blankenship

Aug 16, 2021

Mary “Mae Mae” Hill Blankenship, age 84, of D’Iberville, MS, passed away on Monday, August 16, 2021. Mary was born in Cleveland, MS. She was a resident of the Gulf Coast since 1976. Mary was a longtime member of Heritage United Methodist Church where she was a member of the choir. She also worked in the nursery at the church...

Silvia Cortes Mestre

Silvia Cortes Mestre

Aug 15, 2021

Silvia Cortes Mestre, age 78, of New York, New York passed away on Sunday, August 15, 2021. She was transferred to R.G. Ortiz Funeral Home in New York for services. (1-212-876-1913) Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Howard Avenue in Biloxi, is honored to serve the Mestre family.

Melanie Kay Hyer

Melanie Kay Hyer

Aug 15, 2021

Melanie Kay Hyer, 58, of D’Iberville, MS passed away on Sunday, August 15, 2021 in Biloxi. Ms. Hyer was a native and lifelong resident of the coast. She was retired from Walmart in D’Iberville. Ms. Hyer was a loving Mimi, mother and friend. She was preceded in death by her son, Jeremy Vincent; her father, Willie Cook; and her brother,...

Elwanda Peters

Elwanda Peters

Aug 15, 2021

Elwanda Peters, 89, of Gloster, MS passed away on Sunday, August 15, 2021 in Bay St. Louis. She was transferred from Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home to Sharkey Funeral Home in Summit, MS for services.

Daniel Perry Kinnison

Daniel Perry Kinnison

Aug 15, 2021

Daniel Perry Kinnison 51 passed away on Sunday 15th August 2021. He was born September 7th 1969. His passing was preceded by his parents Donald and Lorna Kinnison. Dan was a true patriot and began his services in 1990 with the US Navy and served during Desert Storm and retired with Air National Guard in 2013. He was a loving...

Jack W Hess

Jack W Hess

Aug 13, 2021

Jack W. Hess died Friday, August 13, 2021 in Iuka, Mississippi. He was born in Verden, OK and was raised on a cattle farm. After high school, he played Varsity Basketball at the University of Arkansas and graduated in 1951 with a Bachelors Degree in Education. He was drafted in 1951 and served overseas in the Korean War and was...