Obituaries
Katherine Robbins
Jul 3, 2025
Katherine Robbins, 48, of Vancleave, MS passed away Thursday, July 3, 2025. Katherine was born March 22, 1977.
No services will be held at this time. Please check back for the full obituary.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Katherine Robbins.
Elena "Nonnie" Menditto Beaugez
Jul 3, 2025
Elena “Nonnie” Menditto Beaugez 95 years old, lived in Ocean Springs, passed on Thursday, July 3rd, 2025.
Elena was born January 8, 1930, in Cassino, Italy to Luigi Menditto and Rocca (Rosina) Panaccione both of Cassino.
She worked for 27 years at St. Alphonsus Catholic Elementary School alongside her best friend Wanda Fremin. Elena was a masterful embroidery artist who enjoyed creating...
Frank James Palmer Sr.
Jul 2, 2025
Frank James Palmer Sr., 62 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025.
He was born on July 24, 1962 in Chelsea, Massachusetts to Lyman Palmer and Theresa (Celli) Lowe. He graduated from David Starr Jordan High School in 1980. He retired in 2025 after many years employed at Room’s 2 Go. He served in the U.S. Army...
Lynder Theresa Yancey
Jul 2, 2025
Lynder Theresa “Re’ Re” Yancey, 85 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away peacefully at home on July 2, 2025.
She was born on October 26, 1939, in Savannah, GA to Jesse James and Mildred Marie Mitchell. She received her GED in the early 80’s and her Kindergarten teaching certificate. She graduated Christian science nursing in 2000. She was a published poet....
Josephine Jones
Jul 1, 2025
Mrs. Josephine Jones was born on August 16, 1935, in Waynesboro, MS. She was the 5th of seven children born to the late Mr. Eddie Jordan and Mrs. Lessie Russell Jordan and was the last sibling remaining alive until she answered our Heavenly Father’s call to return home on July 1, 2025.
Mrs. Josephine grew up in Waynesboro, MS, where she...
Amy Elizabeth Hilton
Jul 1, 2025
It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Amy Elizabeth Hilton, 53, of Gulfport, MS. Amy was born in Columbia, South Carolina, grew up in Gulfport, MS and resided in New Orleans, LA for the past 25 years. She was a proud graduate of LSU, where she was a member of Delta, Delta, Delta Sorority.
Amy had...
Shirley "Boo Boo" Bang
Jul 1, 2025
Shirley "Boo Boo" Bang, 77, of Vancleave, Mississippi, went home to be with the Good Lord on July 1, 2025. Born on May 30, 1948, in Vancleave, he was the beloved son of the late Valley Bang. Boo Boo is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Georgia Ann Bang; his daughters, Rachel (Robert) Braddock and Brandy (Tim) Edwards;...
Cora Marie Meisner
Jun 30, 2025
Cora Marie Meisner, age 91, of Gulfport, passed away on Monday, June 30, 2025.
Cora was a lifelog resident of Gulfport. She was a retired secretary and a member of the Lutheran church. She enjoyed flowers and working in the flower beds.
Cora was preceded in death by her husbands, Gerald Straugham and Raymond LeFebvre; son, Al LeFebvre, and sister, Ruth Slade.
Survivors...
Eric Howard Robbins
Jun 29, 2025
Eric Howard Robbins, age 64, resident of Ocean Springs, went to be with the Lord on June 29th, 2025.
Mr. Robbins was born on October 14th, 1960 at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, MS to Faye Santoro and Robbie Howard Robbins. His stepfather was Russ Santoro.
Mr. Robbins married his beloved wife, Bertha Robbins. He graduated from Harrison Central High School...
Rebecca L. Hand
Jun 28, 2025
Rebecca L. Hand, age 70, of Vancleave, left this earthly world on Saturday, June 28, 2025.
Ms. Hand was born on November 16, 1954 to the late Louis and Virginia Wolff.
She attended Country School and Canton High school in Canton, SD. A 1972 graduate from Camas High School in Camas, Washington. She was a member of the 4-H club and a...
Louella Jean Spivey "Tut" Jackson Rodwell
Jun 28, 2025
Louella Jean Spivey "Tut" Jackson Rodwell, born on October 8, 1939, in Picayune, MS, departed this life on June 28, 2025, in Mobile, AL. A dedicated and compassionate soul, Louella devoted her career to serving others as a nursing assistant at the Biloxi VA, where she touched countless lives with her warmth and kindness.
She achieved her General Educational Development (GED)...
Joshua "Josh" William Fulbright
Jun 28, 2025
Joshua “Josh” William Fulbright died Saturday, June 28th, 2025 in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Josh was born September 7th, 1978 in Helena, Montana; a son of William “Bill” Perkins and adopted by Charles Russell Fulbright and Loraine (Ronald) Vivian Fahling.
Josh graduated from Lakeview High School in Battle Creek Michigan in 1996. He worked at The Toasted Yolk in Biloxi, MS. Josh...
Janice Elaine Carter
Jun 28, 2025
Janice Elaine McKay Carter, fondly known as Nana and Maw Maw, was born on December 23, 1935 to James William McKay and Nannie Kinard Spence McKay in Winston County, Mississippi. She entered heaven on June 28, 2025 after a brief but valiant fight with cancer.
Janice was the only daughter and second child of six children with brothers Donald, Daniel, James,...
Jane Martha McLaurin Benward
Jun 27, 2025
Jane Martha Benward, age 96, passed away on Friday, June 27, 2025.
Martha was born on March 27, 1929, in MS to William and May McLaurin.
A celebration of life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, July 7, 2025, at Free Will Missionary Baptist Church, 13122 Horseshoe Drive, Ocean Springs, MS 39564. Friends may visit one-hour prior to service. Interment...
Hoa Thi Kim Nguyen
Jun 27, 2025
Hoa Thi Kim Nguyen, age 60, passed away on June 27, 2025, in Gulfport, Mississippi. She was born on June 5, 1965 in Vietnam to Rot Van Nguyen and Lien Le Nguyen.
Her legacy will be honored through two prayer services held at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home - Howard Avenue, located at 675 Howard Avenue, Biloxi, MS 39530. The first prayer service...
Norma Jean Thompson Seward
Jun 27, 2025
Norma Jean Thompson Seward, longtime resident of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 27, 2025 in Ocean Springs at the age of 89.
Norma Jean Thompson, the daughter of William and Marjorie Stevens Thompson, was born in Chappell, Nebraska on July 21, 1935. She later moved to Estancia Valley, New Mexico, where she spent her childhood. In Estancia,...
Steven J. Beech
Jun 26, 2025
Steven J. Beech, 62, of Pass Christian died Thursday, June 26, 2025, in Pass Christian.
Mr. Beech was born in Chicago, IL and had been a resident of Pass Christian for 36 years. He was affiliated with Quality Printing in Gulfport until his retirement. Printing and type setting was more than a job for Mr. Beech; it was his hobby.
Survivors include...
Rose Elaine Colegrove
Jun 26, 2025
Rose Elaine Dees Colegrove, age 79, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away Thursday, June 26, 2025, in Ocean Springs. Rose was born January 30th, 1946, in Milford, MI to George Daniel and Goldie Phoebe Priestly Dees. She attended Milford High School in Milford, MI. Rose was a resident of Ocean Springs since 1970 and attended the Ocean Springs Church of...
Billy Murry Kuhn
Jun 26, 2025
Billy Murry “Butch” Kuhn passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at the age of 65. Known for his big heart, quick wit, and deep love for music, Butch lived life with warmth, generosity, and a spirit that drew people to him wherever he went.
Butch was preceded in death by his parents, Jan Roderick and William M. Kuhn (Bill) and...
Donald "Don" G. Balius, Jr.
Jun 26, 2025
Donald "Don" G. Balius, 73, of Biloxi, MS, passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2025. Don was known for his big laugh, outgoing spirit, friendships and the love for his family.
A lifelong resident of Biloxi, Don worked with his father, Donald Sr., and his brothers at the family’s welding business for over 50 years. As a skilled welder and fabricator,...
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