Obituaries
Cynthia Jean Seward Green
Aug 3, 2025
Cynthia Jean Seward Green passed away peacefully in her home in Vancleave, MS on August 3rd, 2025, around sunrise, her favorite time of day… a reflection of the sunshine she radiated. Cindy was born in Laredo, TX on April 22, 1959, into a military family. She lived in Okinawa, Japan, Hawaii, and eventually settled in Ocean Springs, MS. Cindy attended...
Tessa A. Dickerson
Aug 2, 2025
Tessa A. Dickerson, 52, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Saturday, August 2, 2025 in Biloxi.
Tessa was born in New Orleans, LA on May 6, 1973 to Julia A. Graham and James N. Dickerson.
Tessa’s survivors include her parents; her children, James A. Dickerson and Alexandria Hasley; and her brother, Adam Dickerson.
Arrangements are pending.
Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the...
George Frank Sustendal, III
Aug 1, 2025
George Frank Sustendal, III passed away peacefully on Friday, August 1, 2025, from complications following a stroke which left him bedridden for the past 5½ years.
Born on June 3, 1940, in New Orleans, LA, George attended Sam Barthe Junior High School and graduated from St. Stanislaus High School. He attended Tulane University, where he was a proud member of Alpha...
Charlotte Jean Wilbur Williams
Aug 1, 2025
Charlotte Jean Wilbur Williams, lovingly known as “Charlotte” peacefully passed away at home with her children surrounding her on August 1, 2025. A native of Plant City, Florida and a true “Florida Cracker” she was born June 4, 1938, in Lakeland, FL. Charlotte’s early childhood was spent in the community of Coronet Village, located near Coronet Phosphate Industries, a few...
George "Bill" Warren
Aug 1, 2025
George “Bill” Warren, fondly known as “Mr. Bill,” of D’Iberville, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2025, at the age of 75.
Born on September 12, 1949, in Brandon, Mississippi, Bill grew up in the Shiloh Community and graduated from Pelahatchie High School. A dedicated and hardworking man, he spent many years with Wal-Mart, retiring as General Manager of Store...
Michael Damien "MD" Hale-Unger
Jul 31, 2025
Michael Damien “M.D.” Hale-Unger, 25 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on July 31, 2025.
He was born on August 1, 1999, in Mobile, AL to Desiree Caillavet and Jason Unger. He graduated with his GED from Ocean Springs High School. He was employed as a Residential, Commercial, and Marine Electrician. He enjoyed reading, gaming, Star Wars, anything athletic, the gym,...
Eulogio "Jay" Nunez
Jul 29, 2025
Eulogio “Jay” Nunez, age 66, of Gulfport, passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at his home.
Jay was born on July 12, 1959, in Brooklyn, NY to Eulogio Nunez, Sr. and Aidia Lopez. He served in the U.S. Army.
Jay was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include hie wife, Jacklyn Nunez and children, Jeremiah Nunez, Charles Nunez, Cynthia Sullivan, and...
Fern Spurlin
Jul 29, 2025
Fern Spurlin, 89, of Biloxi, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2025.
Born on January 26, 1936, in New Limerick, Maine, she was the beloved daughter of Leland and Ethel (Hand) Donahue.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 54 years, Philip Spurlin; her brothers, Robert and twin Frederick; her sister, Judith Cormier; and her daughter-in-law, Pamela...
Penny L. Blassingame
Jul 29, 2025
Penny L. Blassingame, 67, of Gulfport, MS died Tuesday, July 29, 2025.
There are no services scheduled at this time.
Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Home, O'Neal Road, Gulfport, is honored to serve the family of Penny Blassingame.
Maryann Catherine Luksch Graczyk
Jul 28, 2025
Maryann Catherine Luksch Graczyk, age 91, passed away at her home in Biloxi, Mississippi, on Monday, July 28, 2025. Maryann was born August 3,1933, to Matthew Luksch and Anna Spytkowski Luksch in Buffalo, New York during the Great Depression. Maryann’s world was forever changed at the age of 7 when her father unexpectedly died in a tragic accident. There were...
Wesley Ellis Branch
Jul 28, 2025
Wesley Ellis Branch, 79, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 28, 2025. Born August 26, 1945, in Shelby, MS, he was the youngest child of Elizabeth and Rudolph Branch. Proud of his Mississippi Delta roots, Ellis graduated from Shelby High School in 1963 and earned his bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Mississippi in...
John Walton Stewart
Jul 28, 2025
John Stewart, 81, of Saucier, MS, passed away July 28, 2025, after a brief illness.
John was born on September 25th, 1943, to Donnie & Martha Stewart of Vaiden, Mississippi, along with his siblings Doris, Roy, and Frank. John proudly served as a US Army Ranger from 1962 to 1968, and in the fall of 1962, he met the love of...
Patsy Gutierrez Evans
Jul 27, 2025
Patsy Gutierrez Evans, a beloved sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2025, at the age of 87. Born on January 17, 1938, to Lloyd Gutierrez Sr. and Lelia Rider, Patsy's life was a testament to grace, strength, and quiet kindness.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her devoted husband, Adam P. Evans Jr., with...
Sharron Kay McMillan
Jul 27, 2025
Sharron Kay McMillan, age 73, of Ocean Springs, passed away Sunday, July 27th, 2025,
Sharron was a longtime resident of the MS Gulf Coast. Originally born in Mobile, AL she was a military child living in Hurley, MS. She was a graduate of East Central High School, and Mississippi University for Women where she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in fine...
James Alfred Clunan
Jul 27, 2025
James Alfred Clunan October 18, 1932 – July 27, 2025 James Alfred Clunan, affectionately known as "Jim", Dad, Pops, or Papa, passed away peacefully in his home on July 27, 2025, at the age of 92. Born on October 18, 1932, in Yazoo County, Mississippi, Jim was known for his endearing "Jim-isms" and his deep love of history. His life...
Theresa Marlene Sczepaniak
Jul 26, 2025
Mrs. Theresa Marlene Sczepaniak, age 77, of Biloxi, passed away Saturday, July 26, 2025, at her residence. She was the beloved wife of Martin “Marty” Sczepaniak of over 48 years.
Marlene, or “Mal” as she was affectionately known, was a lifelong resident of Biloxi and graduated from Biloxi High School and attended MS Gulf Coast Community College for some time. She...
Felicia Ann Janak
Jul 25, 2025
Felicia Ann Janak, 53 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on July 25, 2025.
No services will be held.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Homes is honored to serve the family of Felicia Janak.
Graham Wilburn Vance
Jul 25, 2025
Our family lost a great man on Friday, July 25, 2025. We lost Uncle Wil, Graham Wilburn Vance. He was 92 years old and born on September 10, 1932, in Harrison County. He was one of eight children, five boys and three girls.
He was preceded in death by his five brothers and survived by three sisters, Rosie Webb, Rene Morrow...
Trace Randall Cates
Jul 25, 2025
Trace Randall Cates, age 39, of New Orleans, Louisiana, passed away Friday, July 25, 2025.
He was born in Ocean Springs and resided in New Orleans for the last 8 years. Trace graduated from Ocean Springs High School, attended Webster University in The Netherlands and he was currently enrolled at UNO to receive a bachelor’s degree in behavioral health. Trace was...
Shannon Studders Swinford
Jul 23, 2025
Shannon Lynn Studders Swinford, 51, of Biloxi, MS, passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in Gulfport, MS. She was born on May 20, 1974, in Camp Pendleton, CA, and grew up in Rhode Island.
Shannon graduated from Villanova University with a degree in biology and earned her MBA while conducting medical research at MUSC. She then switched careers, joining Bank...
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