Obituaries
Vivyan Kimber Davis
Jun 29, 2021
Vivyan Kimber Davis was so eager to enter this world, she was born nine weeks early at only 2 lbs, 12 oz. on April 30, 2021, in Mobile, Alabama. Little Vivyan spent her first five weeks in the Neonatal ICU at the USA Children’s & Women’s Hospital in Mobile where the nurses described Vivyan as a “little spitfire who was...
Albert L. Marcil
Jun 28, 2021
Mr. Albert Louis Marcil, age 71, of Vancleave, MS passed away on Monday, June 28, 2021. There are no services scheduled at this time. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Albert Marcil.
Marie Elena Albasini
Jun 28, 2021
Marie Elena Albasini “Donnie” gained her angel wings on June 28th, 2021 at 79 years old in the city of Ocean Springs, Ms. She resided with her granddaughter in the city of Gautier. Marie “Donnie” was born June 7, 1942 and was a native of Brooklyn, NY. She worked in food service most of her life. She then worked at...
Christopher Michael Collins
Jun 28, 2021
Christopher Michael Collins passed away on June 28, 2021, at the age of 51, in his hometown of Biloxi. He was born on February 13, 1970, in Biloxi. He attended Mercy Cross High School and attained a B.F.A at Belhaven University. He is predeceased by his father, William Collins; and his stepfather, Benjamin Wimberly Jr. Chris is survived by his...
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,...
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