Obituaries
Alexis Marie Bosarge
Jun 27, 2021
Alexis Marie Bosarge, age 18, of Saucier, MS, gained her wings on June 27, 2021. She was a graduate of West Harrison High School. Alexis graduated with high honors and had an academic scholarship to attend The University of Mississippi where she would start studies as a psychology major. She worked as a lifeguard at Gulf Island Water Park in...
Henry Morgan "Hank" Richarde
Jun 27, 2021
Henry Morgan “Hank” Richarde, Jr., 81, was surrounded by family as he left this life on Sunday, June 27th, 2021. A native of Florida, Hank and his sister, Jane, grew up with an unusual address, spending their formative years in housing created for employees at the State Prison Farm. The drawing of Hank which accompanies this tribute was created by...
Joshua A. Hopkins
Jun 26, 2021
Joshua A. Hopkins, age 34, of Gulfport, MS passed away Saturday, June 26, 2021. Joshua was artistic and could make beautiful jewelry. He was gifted in playing the guitar like his dad. Growing up on the Coast, he discovered the joy of fishing early on. Joshua was a friendly fellow. He had a loving, humble nature and will be sadly...
Joseph Gray
Jun 26, 2021
Mr. Joseph Gray, age 50, passed away on Saturday, June 26, 2021. He was transferred from Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home in Biloxi to Jackson Memorial Funeral Home in Jackson, MS. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the Gray family.
Thelma Elizabeth Jane Dance Ward
Jun 26, 2021
Thelma Elizabeth Jane Dance Ward, age 89, of Gulfport, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on June 26, 2021. She was born on November 12, 1931, in Montezuma, New Mexico to missionary parents and theologians, James Claude Dance and Maude Fullerton Dance. She later moved with her family back to their home in Pineville, Kentucky to continue...
Steve Marshall Burns
Jun 25, 2021
Mr. Steve Marshall Burns, age 43, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Friday, June 25, 2021. There are no services scheduled at this time. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Steve Burns.
James William "Jimmy" Cummings
Jun 25, 2021
James William “Jimmy” Cummings, Jr, age 75, went home to the Lord Friday, June 25, 2021 surrounded by his family at home in Gulfport. He was born in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Jimmy spent time between Washington DC and the MS Gulf Coast where he attended St. Stanislaus in Bay St. Louis as a boarding student. He was a 1968 graduate...
Tulushia Ann Parsons
Jun 24, 2021
Tulushia Ann Parsons, 49 of Saucier, MS passed away Thursday, June 24, 2021 in Saucier. Private services will be held. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home on Howard Avenue in Biloxi is honored to serve the Parsons family.
Anthony Christ Kallas
Jun 24, 2021
Anthony Christ Kallas, 74, also known as “Tony”, “Pops” and “Coach”, passed away on Thursday, June 24, 2021 in Biloxi, Mississippi. Anthony was born on April 21, 1947 in Dixon, Illinois, to his parents, Christ and Violet Kallas. He earned two Master’s Degrees in Literature and Philosophy at Sagamon State University. He served in the United States Army, in the...
Shirley Jane King Shill
Jun 22, 2021
Ms. Shirley Jane King Shill, 84, a life long resident of Gulfport, passed away Tuesday, June 22, 2021, in Gulfport. Ms. Shill, a native of Mount Olive, MS, was the daughter of the late D.A King and Inez Clark King. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Gulfport. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...
William Saul Winstead
Jun 22, 2021
William “Billy“ Saul Winstead “Chief“, age 87, was called home to Heaven on Tuesday, June 22, 2021. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Mary Katherine Winstead; his daughter Tonya Winstead-Reed (husband Freddie Donny Reed); grandchildren Cameron Waltman, Hannah Reed and Ryker Reed; his sister Francis Belsjoe; and his nephews Tommy Belsjoe and Robbie Belsjoe. He was preceded...
Carlos Ray Kibodeaux, Sr.
Jun 22, 2021
Carlos Ray Kibodeaux, Sr., 81, of Biloxi, MS passed away Tuesday, June 22, 2021 in Biloxi. Private services will be held. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home on Howard Avenue in Biloxi is honored to serve the Bell family.
Retha Dixon Karnes
Jun 20, 2021
Retha Eva (Dixon) Karnes, age 95, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Sunday, June 20, 2021. She was born in Enid, OK, and was a resident of Gulfport since 1970. She was the oldest living member of Bayou View Baptist Church. Ms. Karnes was preceded in death by her husband Samuel Keith Karnes; two sons, Samuel Karnes, Jr. and James...
Mark Wayne Jones
Jun 20, 2021
Mark Wayne Jones, age 58, passed away on Sunday, June 20, 2021 at his home in Vancleave after a courageous yearlong battle with cancer. Mark was a great dad and an even better grandpa. From the grandkids' sporting events to birthday parties, he never missed a beat. Being a kind and dependable father/ grandfather was of the upmost importance to...
David Wilson Cook
Jun 19, 2021
Dr. David Wilson Cook, 81, of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, passed away, Saturday, June 19, 2021 in Pascagoula, Mississippi. David was born November 3, 1939 in Liberty, Mississippi to Lemon Wilson and Margaret Annette (Haynes) Cook. He graduated from Tylertown High School in 1957. He then attended Mississippi State University, earning three degrees culminating in 1966 with his Ph.D. in Microbiology....
Andrew "Andy" Peter Fiske
Jun 19, 2021
Andrew “Andy” Peter Fiske, age 37, of Perkinston, MS passed away on Saturday, June 19, 2021. He was born on November 4, 1983 in Pascagoula, MS. He was a graduate of Ocean Springs High School and of MS Gulf Coast Community College. He worked for McDonald’s in ocean Springs and for Door Dash. During his spare time, he enjoyed traveling,...
Rose Marie Alexander
Jun 19, 2021
Rose Marie Alexander, age 83 of Long Beach passed away Saturday, June 19, 2021 at her home in Long Beach. She was born October 14, 1937 in Harrison County, MS. the daughter of Anthony and Elizabeth Ford. She was a graduate of Pass Christian High School. She retired after twenty years as a cashier at McCrory’s in Gulfport. She enjoyed...
Todd Louis Arnold
Jun 18, 2021
Todd Louis Arnold, Sr. age 56, of Gulfport, MS returned to his Heavenly Father at 5:00 PM on Friday, June 18, 2021. He was born in Biloxi, MS on January 31, 1965. He was the previous Exalter Ruler of Biloxi Elks Lodge #606 and he served in the Seabees. Todd loved the water. After retirement from car sales, he owned...
Lynn Kay Pitalo Creel
Jun 18, 2021
Lynn Kay Pitalo Creel, born February 19, 1955, in Biloxi, MS, passed away on June 18, 2021, in New Orleans, LA, where she resided with her loving husband of 43 years, Lance Creel. Lynn is preceded in death by her father George Pitalo Sr., father-in-law Larry Creel, mother-in-law Margaret Creel, grandparents Obey and Isabelle Langlinais, Mateo, and Mary Pitalo, brothers-in-law...
Therese "Teri" Ann Cooper
Jun 18, 2021
Therese “Teri” Ann Cooper, was born June 12, 1959, in Burbank, CA. She was called home to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ June 18th, 2021. Teri is survived by the love of her life, best friend and soul mate Michael Cooper of Gulfport, MS, daughter Nicole Bishop and husband Travis of Aurora, MO, son Nathan Ash and wife Erin...
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