Obituaries
Sallie Jo McMurtray Ledet
Nov 13, 2020
Sallie Jo McMurtray Ledet, age 72, of Biloxi, passed away on Friday, November 13, 2020 in Ocean Springs. Sallie was born on April 16, 1949 in Jackson, MS to the late Bettie Smith McMurtray and George McMurtray, Jr. She attended Riverdale High School in Jefferson, LA. She was a member of the Dart Association of Mississippi for over 20 years....
Lester John Ladner
Nov 13, 2020
Lester John Ladner, age 62, of Kiln died Friday, November 13, 2020. He was born in Bay St. Louis and was a lifelong resident of Kiln. He was a member of the Catholic faith. He was a roofer and he enjoyed fishing and hunting. He was preceded in death by his father, Vester John Ladner. He is survived by his...
Elsie Azelene Ezell
Nov 12, 2020
Elsie Azelene Ezell, age 77, of Long Beach, MS, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 12, 2020. Mrs. Ezell was a longtime resident of the MS Gulf Coast. She was born in Brooklyn, MS. She was an arts and crafts instructor for the City of Long Beach. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and will...
Henry Paul Punzo
Nov 11, 2020
Henry Paul Punzo, 71, of Biloxi, MS, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 11, 2020, with his daughter, grand-daughter, and son-in-law at his side. He was born July 16, 1949 in New Orleans, LA, the son of late Henry and Enola Punzo. Henry was a brilliant man of many talents including construction, his home designed and built by he and...
Patsy Blake Powell
Nov 11, 2020
The heart of every home is the mother and our heart, our mother, Patsy Blake Powell died Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at the age of 88. Although our hearts are saddened, we gain comfort knowing she is now reunited with her mother Lillian, her sisters Jane and Bunny, grandson Jordan, great-grandsons Ethan and Evan and her beloved husband of 57...
Christopher Jordan "Jordy" Butirich
Nov 11, 2020
Christopher Jordan “Jordy” Butirich, age 21 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2020. Jordy was born in Biloxi, MS on March 19, 1999 to Christopher Butirich and Patti Butirich. Jordy loved fishing and spending time with his family, friends and his dog, Kai. He had a huge giving heart and was always willing to help those...
William "Bill" Hunter
Nov 11, 2020
William “Bill” Hunter, Gulfport resident, age 89 departed this earth on November 11th, 2020. William is survived by his eight children and survived eight grandchildren. He was a decorated navy veteran, coastguard, and merchant marine. William always loved learning and strived to be a master of many skills. His favorite hobbies were reading, spending time with family, and traveling, there...
Jessie Mae Bang
Nov 10, 2020
Jessie Mae “Granny” Bang, age 78 of Vancleave, MS passed away on November 10, 2020 at Karen’s personal care home in Vancleave, MS. She was born April 12, 1942 in Vancleave to Jessie and Mary Janie Waltman. She completed school up to the eighth grade. She was a caregiver and loved puzzle books and puzzles. Jessie is preceded in death...
Jessie William "Bill" Patrick
Nov 9, 2020
Jessie William (Bill) Patrick left us to be with the LORD he loved, worshipped, and unconditionally trusted, on November 9, 2020. He was 83 years old and a longtime resident of Ocean Springs. In his passing, he leaves a hole in each of us that will only be filled when we are reunited in the resurrection of life offered to...
Reginald R. Newman
Nov 9, 2020
Reginald R. Newman, 89 of Gulfport died on Monday, November 9, 2020 in Gulfport. He served in the 22nd Air Force as a Tech Sergeant (TSGT) in Vietnam and he also served in Korea. He worked for Howard Smith Equipment in Sales. Reginald enjoyed gardening, go-carts, woodworking as well as Nascar. He is preceded in death by his parents, Walter...
Gerry Frentz
Nov 9, 2020
Gerry Frentz, age 84, of Biloxi, MS, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2020. Gerry was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Alfred Frentz of Biloxi, her parents, Hazel and Charles Cummins of Biloxi, her sisters, Dortha Blakely and Lola Viator, and brothers, Clyde Cummins and Charles Cummins. She is survived by a brother, George Cummins (Arlene),...
Gail Blair Gros
Nov 7, 2020
Gail Blair Gros, age 57, of Biloxi, passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2020 Ms. Blair was a longtime resident of the MS Gulf Coast. She went to Michel Jr. High and then ended up getting her GED. She was a loving sister and friend and will be missed by all that knew her. Ms. Blair was preceded in death...
Willie Jean Harrison
Nov 7, 2020
Willie Jean Harrison, age 78, passed away on November 7, 2020 in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. She was born on August 12, 1942 in Enterprise, Mississippi to Henry Sherman and Lillie Mae Heathcock. She attended cosmetology school after high school. Mrs. Harrison went on to volunteer countless hours at the hospice, as well as peewee football and cheerleading. She made stunning...
Margaret Jane Dixon
Nov 7, 2020
Margaret Jane “Memaw” Dixon, age 76, of Biloxi, died Saturday, November 7, 2020, in Biloxi. Ms. Dixon was born in Natchitoches, LA and attended Istrouma High School. She worked at a casino and was Mom to all. Her hobbies and interests were kids, kids and more kids. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elliot Claude Smith and Viola...
Katherine Elizabeth Folis-Bullock
Nov 6, 2020
Katherine Elizabeth Folis-Bullock, age 75, of Gulfport, MS, died Friday, November 6, 2020, in Gulfport. She was originally from southern New Jersey and was born in Atlantic City. She attended Atlantic City High School and was employed at HSMAI for 35 years. She loved watching Blue Bloods and Chicago PD. Katherine was preceded in death by her parents, George and...
Diana Wentzell
Nov 6, 2020
Diana "Lynn" Wentzell, age 61, of McHenry, Mississippi, passed away on November 6, 2020. Full obituary to come. Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Home, Howard Avenue, is honored to serve the Wentzell family.
John Joseph Ramon, V
Nov 6, 2020
John Joseph Ramon, V, age 68, passed away Friday, November 6, 2020 in Gulfport. Mr. Ramon was born January 29, 1952 in Biloxi, MS to John Joseph Ramon, IV and Patricia Tapper Ramon. He was a beloved son, father and brother. He was preceded in death by his son, John Joseph Ramon, VI; his father, John Joseph Ramon, IV; his...
Robert Herndon Lattimore
Nov 4, 2020
Robert Herndon Lattimore, age 70, passed away on November 4, 2020. Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Home, Howard Avenue, is honored to serve the Lattimore family.
Donna Dee Hoffman Lady
Nov 4, 2020
Donna Dee Lady, 75, of Santa Monica, California, and Ocean Springs, Mississippi, passed away, Wednesday, November 4th after more than a five year battle with cancer. Donna was born in Santa Monica on September 22nd, 1945 to Douglas Hoffman and Lucille Alyea. She graduated from Santa Monica High School in 1962. After graduating high school, she received her AA degree...
Helen P. Patino
Nov 3, 2020
Helen P. Patino Sept. 29, 1930-Nov. 3, 2020 “I have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night”. Sarah Williams Dorothy Helen Perkins began life in Vardaman, Mississippi, the second of five daughters of Charlie and Vivian Perkins. She grew into a beautiful young lady, known for her wit and zest for life. Her first visit to...
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