Obituaries
Rita Leonard Mitchell
Dec 6, 2024
Rita Leonard Mitchell, 96, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2024, in Biloxi, Mississippi. A lifelong resident of Biloxi, Rita was known for her warmth, kindness, and devotion to her family. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, and was adoringly known to many as “Mema.”
Rita was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Joseph Audrey Mitchell; her...
Anne Rungo
Dec 5, 2024
Anne Rungo passed away peacefully, at the age of 83, in her home on Thursday, December 5, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Hugo J. Rungo; and daughter, Theresa.
Anne is survived by her daughters, Lorayne, Pamela, and Linda; son, Jim; 11 grandchildren; and 8 great grandchildren.
She was laid to rest with her husband on Monday, December 16, 2024...
Willa Mae Sanders
Dec 4, 2024
A resident of Ocean Springs, MS, Willa Sanders passed away peacefully at the age of 97 on December 4, 2024, at the Lighthouse Assisted Living facility in Ocean Springs.
Born in 1927 in Greenville, SC into a large family, Willa was the daughter of Luther Morris and Tryphena (Austin) Morris and one of four children. She graduated from Woodward High School...
Robert Stephen Pocreva, Sr.
Dec 4, 2024
A resident of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, Robert “Bob” Pocreva passed away peacefully at the age of 89 on December 4, 2024, at his home in Ocean Springs.
Born in 1935, in Glen Lyon, PA, into a large extended Polish family, Bob was the son of John J. Pocreva and Helen H. (Jablonowski) Pocreva and one of four children. He graduated in...
Tammy Thomas Simmons
Dec 3, 2024
Tammy Thomas Simmons, age 66, of Biloxi, MS passed away on December 3, 2024.
There are no services scheduled at this time.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Tammy Thomas Simmons.
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Sherry Lynn "Mimi" Young
Dec 3, 2024
Sherry Lynn “Mimi” Young, age 68, passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2024.
Sherry was born in Gulfport and was a lifelong resident of the coast. She was a retired deli manager of Winn Dixie in Long Beach. She was a member of Divine Grace Baptist Church in Long Beach.
Sherry was preceded in death by her parents, Henry Donald and Annie...
Sallie Mae Gilson
Dec 2, 2024
Sallie Mae Gilson, 80, of Vancleave, MS passed away on Monday, December 2, 2024 in Vancleave.
Mrs. Gilson was a native and resident of Mississippi for over 65 years. She was of the Pentecostal faith.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Geraldine Hancock Carlson; her daughter, Cynthia Gilson; and her son, James “Jimmy” Gilson.
Mrs. Gilson’s survivors include her...
Eloise Born Farnsworth
Dec 1, 2024
On Sunday, December 1, Eloise “Bootie” Farnsworth earned her angel wings at the age of 83. Though she was unable to leave the hospital, she died peacefully with both of her children at her side.
Bootie was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on August 10, 1941 to Eloise and Tom Born. She attended the Louise S. McGehee School for junior high...
Mary Virginia Thomas
Dec 1, 2024
Mary Virginia Thomas, age 57, of Laurel, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2024.
A graveside service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, December 16, 2024 at the Free Church of God Cemetery in Gulfport. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport is honored to serve the Thomas family.
Edward Williams
Nov 30, 2024
Ed Williams, 83, of Biloxi, MS passed away Saturday, November 30, 2024. Ed was born at home in Jacksonville, AL.
He was a retired Msgt in the Air Force and had an associate’s degree in applied sciences. While at Keesler AFB, he worked as an instructor. Later, he was promoted to Head Instructor. He also worked at NASA .
He was preceded...
Oliver A. Latil, III
Nov 30, 2024
Oliver A. Latil, III, a lifelong resident of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, passed away on November 30, 2024 at the age of 84.
Oliver was born January 4, 1940, in Biloxi MS to O. A. “Buddy” Latil, Jr. and Inez Maddox Latil. He attended Ocean Springs schools where he graduated in 1957. While attending Ocean Springs, he was a 3-sport athlete and...
Sonja Ann Lynch
Nov 28, 2024
Sonja Ann Lynch, 58, of Biloxi, MS passed away Thursday, November 28, 2024. Mrs. Lynch was born September 14, 1966 to Ronald and Shirley Broussard.
No services are being held at this time.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Sonja Ann Lynch.
Robert Jerry Bennett, Jr.
Nov 28, 2024
Robert Jerry Bennett Jr., “AKA JJ,” age 47, of Ocean Springs, Mississippi passed away on Thursday, November 28th, 2024.
Mr. Bennett was a lifelong resident of Ocean Springs, Mississippi. He was a loving father, grandfather, husband, son, brother, and uncle to many, and will be missed by all who knew him.
He was preceded in death by his grandmothers, Bernice Eley Brown...
Anna R. Scott
Nov 26, 2024
Anna R. Scott, a cherished member of Aldersgate Methodist Church, Slidell, LA for over forty years, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2024 at the age of 98.
She was born on April 28, 1926 in Stanley, New Mexico. She became an integral part of the congregation. She was an active member of the choir for many years, enjoyed going to...
Laura Elizabeth (James) Hebbler
Nov 26, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Laura Elizabeth (James) Hebbler, on November 26, 2024, in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Her vibrant spirit, warm heart, and unconditional love will be deeply missed by her family and friends.
Born Laura Elizabeth James on December 12, 1945, in Bay Springs, Mississippi, she was lovingly known as "Laura Beth" in the...
John Eric Horton
Nov 26, 2024
John Eric Horton, loving uncle, passed away at the age of 51 in Gulfport, MS on Tuesday, November 26, 2024.
He was born on October 18, 1973 in Neshoba County, MS to John and Betty Horton. He graduated from Edinburg High School and attended college at East Central Community College and the University of Southern Mississippi. John Eric was employed at...
CMSgt Paul Frank Reynolds
Nov 26, 2024
Chief Master Sergeant Paul Frank Reynolds (retired), 92 years old, of St Martin, MS passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. Chief Reynolds was born in New Orleans, LA, but has resided in St. Martin since 1984.
He was married to the love of his life, "Georgia". He retired from the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory in Ocean Springs, MS. He was...
Billy Bernard Jackson
Nov 24, 2024
Billy Bernard Jackson was born December 19, 1932 in Ruleville Mississippi to parents, Ann Idell and James Bernard Jackson. He died November 24, 2024 at 91 years of age from natural causes in Gulfport, Mississippi.
He was preceded in death by his parents as well as his daughter, Gisele Jackson Shaw (Scott Shaw) of Gulfport.
He is survived by Michelle Lafont Jackson,...
James Barrow Scull
Nov 24, 2024
James Barrow Scull, age 73, of Gulfport, Mississippi passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2024. Jim was a longtime resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Jim was born June 12, 1951, at Travis Air Force Base in California. He graduated from Mississippi Gulf Coast Junior College and attended the University of Southern Mississippi. He was a member of Redeemer Baptist...
William Tell Lienhardt III
Nov 24, 2024
William Tell Lienhardt III (Billy, Brickhead, Lump), 69 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2024.
William was born in Biloxi, MS to his parents, William T Lienhardt Jr., and Cleo Edith Lienhardt.
William served in the U.S. Navy, and in the reserves. He was employed at Ingalls Shipbuilding for 35 years, and was very proud to do so....
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