Obituaries

Kerry Deon Stallings

Kerry Deon Stallings

Mar 28, 2025

Kerry Deon Stallings, born in Lubbock, Texas, passed away peacefully at home on March 28, 2025, at the age of 64, after a short battle with cancer.

Kerry retired from the Army as Sergeant First Class in July 2002 after a 22- year career. A dedicated and proud veteran, he continued his career in aviation with the MS National Guard as...

Mattie Rose Crain

Mattie Rose Crain

Mar 28, 2025

Mrs. Mattie Rose Crain, age 88, passed away on Friday, March 28, 2025 in Mobile, AL.

Mrs. Crain was born on March 2, 1937 in Washington Parish, LA to Newton Thomas and Lucille Schilling Thomas. She worked in education as a teacher and taught kindergarten for many years. She was a member of Parkway Baptist Church.

She is preceded in death by...

Mary "Ann" Bush

Mary "Ann" Bush

Mar 28, 2025

Mary “Ann” Tenhet Bush passed away peacefully, at home, after a lengthy illness on Friday, March 28, 2025. She was 81 years old. Ann was born in Maben, MS on July 14, 1943, to Arthur Allen Tenhet and Ruby Edwards.

In 1961, Ann graduated from French Camp Academy located in French Camp, MS. She would often share stories of making bread...

Rene Escobar

Rene Escobar

Mar 27, 2025

Rene Escobar, 66, passed away peacefully at home, in Biloxi, MS, on the morning of March 27, 2025, surrounded by love. Just weeks earlier, he celebrated his birthday with friends and family, a testament to the vibrant life he lived and the deep connections he nurtured.

Born on March 8, 1959, in Vineland, New Jersey, Rene lived a life marked by...

Robert Edward "Bobby" Bullock, Jr.

Robert Edward "Bobby" Bullock, Jr.

Mar 27, 2025

Robert Edward “Bobby” Bullock, Jr., a native of Lumberton, MS and born in Perry, FL in 1959, went home to be with Jesus, on March 27, 2025, at the age of 66 in his Biloxi home.

Robert is a graduate of Belle Chasse High School in Belle Chasse, LA and FETA-LA Fire and Emergency Academy in Baton Rouge, LA where he...

Clovis "Scotty" "Poppy" Kelley

Clovis "Scotty" "Poppy" Kelley

Mar 27, 2025

Clovis Burnett “Scotty” “Poppy” Kelley, 87 of Biloxi, MS passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025.

He was born October 5, 1937 in Los Angeles and grew up in San Diego, California where he worked on tuna boats, surfed the Pacific, and nurtured a lifelong appreciation for nature and the outdoors. “Scotty” served in the USMC from 1954 - 1957 and...

Alvin Wayne Green

Alvin Wayne Green

Mar 27, 2025

Alvin Wayne Green, 80, of Vancleave, MS passed away on March 27, 2025.

No services will be held.

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Homes is honored to serve the family of Alvin Green.

Adolph Minaya Tolentino

Adolph Minaya Tolentino

Mar 27, 2025

It is with profound sadness we announce that Adolph Minaya Tolentino passed away at the age of 86 on March 27, 2025, in Gulfport, MS. Surrounded by his loving family and friends in his final moments, he was a man of immense humor and wisdom, cherishing every moment spent with his loved ones.

Adolph was born in Masinloc, Zambales in the...

Clifford Dye

Clifford Dye

Mar 27, 2025

Clifford Dye was born the youngest of 10 children to Keene F. and Ella Jane (Canada) Dye in Williamson, WV on January 25, 1929. He graduated from Williamson High School and, after a short stint working on the railroad, he joined the recently formed U.S. Air Force. 

In the Air Force, he worked on Project Bluebook, the DEW (distant early warning)...

Shirley Harrington

Shirley Harrington

Mar 26, 2025

Shirley Anne Harrington, 86 years old, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2025.

She was born on September 17, 1938, in San Diego, CA to Vern & Vera Pflaum. She retired as a Supervisor of a Medical Manufactory Lab.

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, Vern & Vera Pflaum; children, Craig A. Harrington and Kathleen G....

Mary Jane Ramsey Dickson

Mary Jane Ramsey Dickson

Mar 26, 2025

On March 26, 2025, Dr. Mary Jane Ramsey Dickson departed this life to enter into the presence of our Lord and the arms of her beloved husband, the late Rev. Dr. Kenneth Molton Dickson. Her life journey ended where it began in Gulfport Mississippi, but in those 90 plus years she lived, loved and laughed abundantly.

Mary Jane was born in...

Vinh Van Le

Vinh Van Le

Mar 26, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Vinh Van Le, who passed away on March 26, 2025, at the age of 69. Born on January 1, 1956, Vinh lived a life full of hard work, dedication, and love for his family. As a commercial fisherman, he spent decades providing for his loved ones through his unwavering...

Teretha Ann Ridge Mahnke

Teretha Ann Ridge Mahnke

Mar 26, 2025

Teretha “Terri” Ann Ridge Mahnke was born to Mabel Ola Durham Ridge and Justus Green Ridge on August 24, 1942, in Sherman, TX. She grew up in Amarillo, TX, and graduated from Palo Duro High School in 1960.

She met her husband of fifty-eight years, Eugene “Gene” Mahnke, an airman stationed in Amarillo. This marked the beginning of their years of...

Dianne "Toot" Margaret Tootle

Dianne "Toot" Margaret Tootle

Mar 25, 2025

Dianne “Toot” Margaret Tootle, 69, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2025.

She was born on November 20, 1955, in Biloxi, MS to Curtis Tootle Sr. and Frances Tiblier-Tootle. She graduated from Sacred Heart High School. She was awarded the Lumen Christi Award in 2013. She was employed at the Ocean Springs Hospital for over twenty-five years....

Yong Bailey

Yong Bailey

Mar 25, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Yong Bailey, a woman of remarkable strength and boundless love, who departed this life on March 25, 2025. Born on May 22, 1941, she lived a life filled with purpose, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to her family and those around her.

For those who knew her only superficially, Yong Bailey may have...

Adna "Andy" Burns

Adna "Andy" Burns

Mar 25, 2025

Adna "Andy" Burns, age 77, of Perkinston, MS passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2025.

There are no services scheduled at this time.

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Adna "Andy" Burns.

Maria Culbertson

Maria Culbertson

Mar 24, 2025

Maria Del Pilar Culbertson Cervera Caso, age 63, of Caceres Spain, passed away in her home in Kiln MS on Monday, March 24, 2025.

Mrs. Culbertson was a long time resident of the United States and longtime resident of the MS Gulf Coast. She graduated from school and attended votec training in Alcala De Henares Madrid Spain. She was a loving...

Sharon Marie Reese Sullenberger

Sharon Marie Reese Sullenberger

Mar 24, 2025

Sharon Marie Reese Sullenberger, 60 of Biloxi, MS passed away at Specialty Services, Memorial Hospital in Gulfport, on Monday, March 24, 2025.

Sharon was born on December 18, 1964 to her parents Paul E. and Carolyn D. Hart Reese. Sharon graduated from Mercy Cross High School. She had an appreciation for assistance to the school Secretary. She held various part time...

Kristina Leigh Huggins

Kristina Leigh Huggins

Mar 24, 2025

Kristina Leigh Huggins, 47 years old of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Monday, March 24, 2025, Biloxi, MS.

She was born on March 28, 1977, in Georgia. She graduated from Biloxi High School.

Kristina was preceded in death by her mother, Alexia Vanderhaar Huggins; grandparents, Arlene and Karl Vanderhaar; and grandparents, George and Mary Huggins.

She is survived by her parents, Don...

Mitchell Edward Debose

Mitchell Edward Debose

Mar 24, 2025

Chief Petty Officer Mitchell E. Debose, age 73, of Biloxi, MS, passed away on Monday, March 24, 2025 in Biloxi.

Mitchell Debose was born on January 20, 1952 in State Line, MS, to parents Clarence and Ora Lee Debose. He graduated from State Line High School in 1970 and attended some college throughout his career in the Navy.

Mr. Debose was a...