Obituaries
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...
Kirstie Lane Mallette
Nov 3, 2020
Kirstie Lane Mallette, 29, of Vancleave, MS, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2020 surrounded by family at her home in Vancleave. Kirstie was born November 29, 1990 in Pascagoula, MS. She attended Vancleave High School. Anyone who knew Kirstie, knew she loved God and spending time with her family and friends. She lived with cancer for 4,183 days and those...
Mildred Scott Richard
Nov 2, 2020
Mildred Scott Richard died peacefully in her home in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, on November 2, 2020. Mildred was a loving mother and a generous person to all who met her. She was always quick to help whoever needed a hand. Mildred was a long-time member of the First Baptist Church in Ocean Springs and taught the J. O. Y. Sunday...
Richard C. Miller, Sr.
Nov 2, 2020
Richard C. Miller, Sr., 87, died on Monday, November 2, 2020 at home. Richard was a lifelong resident of Biloxi and Ocean Springs. Richard was born on February 9, 1933 in Biloxi. He attended Biloxi schools. Richard worked for Delchamps, Winn Dixie and D’Iberville High School. Richard married Mary Rita Camp in 1953 and they raised their six children in...
Brenda Louise Eppinette
Nov 2, 2020
Brenda Louise Eppinette, age 71 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away Monday, November 2, 2020 at Ocean Springs Hospital. She was born on August 9, 1949 in Monroe, LA to Murphy and Pauline Eppinette. She graduated from Andrew Jackson High School in Chalmette, Louisiana. She was a retired cosmetologist and was a St. Charles Avenue Streetcar operator in New Orleans....
Peggy Ann Walden
Nov 1, 2020
Peggy Ann Walden, age 88, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2020. Mrs. Walden was a longtime resident of the coast and a devoted member of the St. James Catholic Church in Gulfport, MS. She is preceded in death by husband Homer Walden and daughter Leah Triplett. She is survived by daughters Florence Ann Nielsen and Nora Brazil, son Homer...
Dorothy Louise O'Dwyer
Nov 1, 2020
Dorothy Louise O'Dwyer died on November 1, 2020 in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, at the age of 79, following years of Parkinson's disease. Dorothy was born on August 14, 1941 in Glendale, CA. After high school and some community college, she became a religious sister for 10 years as a member of the Sisters of Providence in Washington State. While there,...
Raymond Joseph Michel
Oct 31, 2020
Mr. Raymond Joseph Michel, age 86, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2020, in Gulfport, MS. Mr. Michel was born on August 27, 1934, in Biloxi, MS. He received his Masters Degree in Business. He served in the U.S. Army for two years and worked in Civil Service for 33 years at Keesler Air Force Base....
John Clark Jones
Oct 31, 2020
John Clark Jones, 68, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 31, 2020. John was a loving person, always generous with his kind smiles and captivating stories. He loved humor and collected many stories throughout his life as a minister, naval sailor, and casino dealer. His warmth will be missed by his family and friends. John is preceded in death by...
William Eugene Wittmer
Oct 30, 2020
William Eugene Wittmer, age 85, passed away on Friday, October 30, 2020. A graveside service will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at Biloxi National Cemetery. The Ocean Springs Chapel of Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve this family.
James "Jimmie" Cook
Oct 30, 2020
James “Jimmie” Cook, age 76, passed away after a battle with leukemia on October 30, 2020. Jimmie was born in Biloxi, MS, on May 10, 1944. He graduated from Notre Dame High School in 1962 where he was a standout athlete, holding many school and state track records for years. He attended Mississippi State University from 1962-1965. He met the...
Michael C. Baxter
Oct 30, 2020
Michael C. Baxter, age 43, of Ocean Springs, died Friday, October 30, 2020. He was the son of Branda and Lloyd Baxter. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home, Howard Avenue in Biloxi, is honored to serve the Baxter family.
Jackie J. "Mr. Jack" Litke
Oct 29, 2020
Jackie J. “Mr. Jack” Litke, age 85 of North Biloxi passed away on Thurs., October 29, 2020 at his residence. He was born on December 29, 1934 near Alta Vista, Kansas. He attended Country grade school through the eighth grade and graduated from Alta Vista High School in 1952. He joined the US Air Force in October 1952 and retired...
Bill Collum
Oct 29, 2020
Bill Collum Sr, age 65 of Biloxi, passed into the presence of his Lord on Thursday, the 29th of October. Bill was born on the 18th of December in 1954 in Corning, NY. In his 65 years, Bill was a farmer, Airman, car salesman, insurance salesman, advertising salesman, factory worker, shipping and logistics expert, and most recently a ride-share driver....
Julia "Gator" Maples Tuvell
Oct 29, 2020
Julia “Gator” Maples Tuvell, 57, of Ocean Springs, MS went home to be with Jesus on Thursday, October 29, 2020. She passed at Ocean Springs Hospital due to respiratory complications. Julia was born July 29, 1963 at Howard Memorial Hospital in Biloxi, MS. She was a Respiratory Therapist for over 20 years, Secretary for the God’s Gulf Riders of Gautier...
David G. Agate
Oct 29, 2020
David G. Agate III passed away suddenly at his home in Vancleave, MS, on October 29, 2020 after a long battle with diabetes. He was 52 years old. David was born in Pittsburgh, PA. At the age of 19 he joined the United States Air Force and was stationed at Keesler AFB, where he met his wife Vicky. David served...
Andrew James Romano
Oct 29, 2020
Andrew James Romano passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2020 at the age of 84. Born in Vicksburg, MS on April 5, 1936, Andy came from humble beginnings. He worked his way through the University of Southern Mississippi, double majoring in Chemistry and Mathematics, with a minor in Physics. He worked as an Operations Research Analyst for the Department of...
Shepard Ray "Billy Ray" Havens
Oct 28, 2020
Mr. Shepard Ray "Billy Ray" Havens, age 78, of Vancleave, MS, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2020. Billy Ray was born on December 18, 1941, in Biloxi, MS to William and Velma Havens. He graduated from Vancleave High School and completed one year at Perkinston Jr. College. He retired from Ingalls Shipbuilding as a tech writer. Billy Ray served...
Melonie Cecilia Mattina
Oct 27, 2020
Melonie Cecilia Mattina, 74, of Biloxi, MS passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2020 in Ocean Springs. Ms. Mattina was born in Biloxi, MS on December 12, 1945 to William Dee and Elenora Swansine Previto. She retired from Boomtown Casino as a Slot Supervisor. Ms. Mattina enjoyed fishing, video poker, shopping JTV, surfing the web, but most of all, spending time...
Debra Dianne Wade
Oct 27, 2020
“Whenever we are missing you, we also remember how fortunate we were that you were in our lives, we wouldn’t trade those moments for the world” Our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, Debra Dianne Wade, 62, left our world on October 27, 2020 in Mobile, AL. Please come and celebrate with us the life of Debra Wade. Visitation will be held...
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