Obituaries
Julie Fruges Enroth
Jul 6, 2019
Julie Fruges Enroth, age 71, of Gulfport died Saturday, July 6, 2019 in Gulfport. She was a loving wife and mother. She was known for her southern hospitality and love of cooking. She was a member of Gulfport Holiness Church. Mrs. Enroth was preceded in death by her parents, Pete and Evelyn Fruges; husband, Erkki Enroth; sister, Dianne Allen; and...
Gilberto Patino
Jul 6, 2019
Dr. Gilberto Patiño passed away on July 6, 2019. Dr. Patiño was born in San Gil, Colombia, South America. He was a long-time resident of Leakesville, MS, a community in which he worked for over 35 years and loved dearly. He was living in Ocean Springs, MS at the time of his death. Dr. Patiño received his Doctor of Medicine...
William Garrett Murphy
Jul 6, 2019
Mr. William Garrett Murphy, age 63, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2019. Please check back for completed service details. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Ocean Springs, is honored to help serve this family.
Joan Marie Rodriguez
Jul 5, 2019
Joan Marie Rodriguez Holley, age 79, was born in Biloxi, MS on June 29, 1940. She passed away peacefully on July 5, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Daniel Rodriguez Jr. and Althea Parker Rodriguez; her sister, Patricia “Patsy” Hurlbert; her brother, Lanny “Buzzy” Joseph Rodriguez; her husband, Dolphie Lyman Holley; and...
Betty Jean Hilton
Jul 4, 2019
Betty Jean Hilton, 87, of Biloxi, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on July 4, 2019, in Biloxi. To the many people whose lives she touched, the world seems a little less bright. The eldest of six children, Betty was born on May 11, 1932, in Biloxi, and she lived her entire life in Biloxi. She graduated from Biloxi...
Edwin Claude Pickard
Jul 4, 2019
Edwin Claude Pickard, age 75, of Biloxi, passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2019. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Howard Avenue in Biloxi, was honored to help serve this family. 228-374-5650
James (Jim) Newton Yelverton
Jul 4, 2019
Mr. James (Jim) Newton Yelverton, passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2019. Jim was born July 15, 1939 to Carroll Newton Yelverton and Lillie (Rush) Yelverton. A native of Hattiesburg, he graduated from Hattiesburg High School in 1957 and attended the University of Mississippi, graduating with a degree in Geological Engineering. A born leader, Jim held many leadership roles in...
Dolores St. Martin
Jul 3, 2019
Our beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, and sister, Dolores left us for her eternal home on July 3, 2019. She was born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cano in Shreveport, LA on October 26, 1926. At the time of her death she was living in Pass Christian, MS. and had previously lived in Shreveport, LA, Biloxi and Ocean Springs, MS. Dolores...
Carroll "Butch" David Raley
Jul 3, 2019
Mr. Carroll “Butch” David Raley, age 70, of Ocean Springs, MS, died Wednesday, July 3, 2019 in Ocean Springs. Mr. Raley was born in Biloxi, MS and was a longtime native of Biloxi. He graduated from Biloxi High School in 1967. Mr. Raley dedicated most of his life to sports. What began as a love for baseball became much more...
Maurice Smith
Jul 3, 2019
Maurice Royal Smith, 87 of Ocean Springs died July 3, 2019 in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. He was born January 22, 1932 in Steamboat Rock, Iowa to Royal George Smith and Mary Lucille Risinger Smith. He served as a Captain in the United States Navy. He earned his Doctorate in Education. Maurice was preceded in death by his parents, Royal George...
Kyle Nathan Rhoads
Jul 2, 2019
Kyle Nathan Rhoads, age 40, passed away Tuesday July 2, 2019 in Gulfport, Mississippi. He was born February 27, 1979 in Pottstown, Pennsylvania. Kyle was a graduate of Boyertown Area High School. He worked as a Document Imaging Clerk for National Penn Bank and Hancock Bank for 15 years. He was an avid Philadelphia Flyers fan, he also enjoyed puzzles...
Jack W. Purvis
Jul 2, 2019
Mr. Jack W. Purvis, Jr, age 82, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2019, at his home in Ocean Springs, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Purvis was born in New Orleans, LA, on February 28, 1937 and raised in Laurel, MS by his grandmother, Emily Stone and special Aunt Dalma Stone Davis. He was a hard worker and loving...
Marylyn Ima Beasley
Jul 2, 2019
Marylyn Ima Beasley, age 62 died on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 in Biloxi, MS. She was born on October 28, 1956 in Newnan, GA to her parents Leroy and Dorothy Black. She was a 1975 graduate of Newnan High School and a retired employee of the Port of Pascagoula. She was preceded in death by her parents; grandparents; her sister,...
Thelma Beritiech Cochrum
Jul 2, 2019
Mrs. Thelma Earline Beritiech Cochrum, age 86, of Poplarville, MS, formerly of Ocean Springs, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2019, in Poplarville, MS. Mrs. Cochrum was born in Dauphin Island, AL and was a lifelong resident of the coast. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Windsor Park and retired from KMart in Ocean Springs after...
Marjorie Stratton Williams
Jul 1, 2019
Our beautiful and loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, Marjorie Stratton Williams, age 61, of Ocean Springs, gained her wings on Monday, July 1, 2019 after a courageous and lengthy battle with cancer. She was an inspiration to so many people that she came into contact with. Margie successfully fought and won the battle of addiction and went on...
Nora K Menasco
Jun 29, 2019
Nora K. Menasco of Pass Christian, MS, age 79, passed away peacefully at her home on June 29th, surrounded by family and all of the love this world can offer. Born – Orchard, AL to Edward Sr. and Emma Kelly. She graduated from Theodore High School where she was in the Beta Club and a majorette. She spent 56 years...
Veronica "Vera" Scanlan Munar
Jun 29, 2019
Veronica “Vera” Scanlan Munar, 77, joined a heavenly host of angels on Sunday June 30, 2019 in Biloxi, Mississippi. Vera was born September 17, 1941 in Pago Pago, American Samoa, on the Pacific island of Tutuila. When she was a child, she and her family moved up to Honolulu, Hawaii where her parents owned and operated the Freeze King in...
Tony Ray Damron
Jun 29, 2019
On June 29, 2019, the world lost a maverick, a dreamer, entrepreneur and inventive genius. Tony Ray Damron embraced a life of daring and risk, never shying away from a challenge. Everything Tony did was bigger and bolder. He worked hard and played harder with fast toys, whether horses, go-carts, motorcycles, or boats, he enjoyed them all. And instilled that...
Marvin Earl "Papa T" Turnipseed
Jun 28, 2019
Marvin Earl Turnipseed’s heart could beat no longer and he went to see Jesus on Friday, June 28th 2019 in Biloxi. Best known by all who knew and loved him affectionately as “Papa T”, he is preceded in death by his parents, Aubrey and Clara Lee Turnipseed; a sister, Mary Elizabeth (Liz) McGee; and 3 brothers, Jack Turnipseed, Albert Turnipseed...
Lionel W Ladner
Jun 27, 2019
Lionel W. Ladner, Sr. age 74, of Gulfport died Thursday, June 27, 2019 in Gulfport. He was born in Gulfport and was a lifelong resident of the coast. He was the retired owner of T & L Coffee Service. He was preceded in death by his wife, Toni Ingrassia Ladner; two sisters, Venetha Ladner, and Juanita Wells; and a brother,...
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