Obituaries
Anthony W. "Tony" Davidson Jr.
Apr 23, 2017
Mr. Anthony W. "Tony" Davidson Jr, age 73, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2017. Tony was a lifelong resident of Ocean Springs. He served as Justice of the Peace, worked in the Ocean Springs School District and in banking for many years. He finished his career as the director of the Trent Lott International Airport....
David "Dave" William Ekedahl
Apr 23, 2017
David “Dave” William Ekedahl, 69, passed away April 23, 2017. Dave was born on April 12, 1948, in Rockford, Illinois to Uno T. and Gladys M. Ekedahl. Dave graduated from Guilford High School in 1966 and was a valued member of the Rockford Police Department for 33 years. Dave loved to fish and golf and truly enjoyed his second home...
Ruth Minnell Reeves Lewis
Apr 22, 2017
Ruth Minnell Lewis, age 88, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2017 in South Windsor, CT. She was born and raised in Biloxi, MS. She graduated from the Hotel Dieu School of Nursing in New Orleans in 1949. Ruth is preceded in death by her husband, John E. Lewis Jr.; her parents, Margaret and Jack Shimkus; and her brother, Carl Short....
Robert Joseph Himmel
Apr 22, 2017
Robert Joseph Himmel, New Jersey transplant, tech fanatic, jokester, human GPS, life-long NRA member, and green-thumbed skeet shooting enthusiast, passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2017. Robert was the oldest living member of the "Coast Rifle and Pistol Club," and the last surviving member of his original New Jersey family. Robert was known to his friends and family as "Bob."...
Quet Thi Ha
Apr 21, 2017
Quet Thi Ha, age 82, of Ocean Springs, passed away on Friday, April 21, 2017 in Ocean Springs. Visitation will be held in the stateroom at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Howard Avenue, on Thursday, April 27, 2017 from 3:00 pm until 5:00 pm and on Friday, April 28, 2017 from 3:00 pm until 5:00 pm. On Saturday, April 29, 2017, a...
Herbert Eugene "Herb" Dye
Apr 21, 2017
Herbert Eugene "Herb" Dye, 86, of Kiln, MS passed away Friday, April 21, 2017 in Gulfport, surrounded by his family. Herb was born in Vardaman, MS on June 8, 1930 to the late Lee Burnel Dye and Edna Hazel Williams Dye. He enjoyed fishing in his pond, working on his property and get togethers with family and friends. Herb was...
Robert Marion "Bob" Mitchell
Apr 21, 2017
With his children by-his-side, Our Heavenly Father called from this life, his humble, dedicated and lifelong servant, Robert Marion “Bob” Mitchell, to eternal rest and life in His Kingdom, to join those who left before him on Friday, April 21st, 2017. Bob was born in Mobile, AL, and was raised in Ocean Springs as the second oldest of nine children....
Elizabeth "Betty" Berg Janssen
Apr 20, 2017
Elizabeth “Betty” Berg Janssen, 86, of Biloxi, MS passed away Thursday, April 20, 2017 in Biloxi. Mrs. Janssen was born in Effingham County, IL. She was a resident of Buckley, IL, Biloxi, MS and Largo, FL. Most recently she lived at the Santa Marie Del Mar Apartments where she loved to play Bingo and Bunko with all of her friends....
Thomas Dean McMillan
Apr 20, 2017
Thomas Dean McMillan, age 76, of Biloxi died Thursday April 20, 2017 in Gulfport. Tom was born in Dallas, Texas and was a resident of the gulf coast for fourteen years. He was loved by all and adored by many. He was preceded in death by his parents, G.W. and Ruth McMillan; and a brother, Steve McMillan. He is survived...
Renee' Lynn Walker
Apr 20, 2017
Renee’ Sevel Walker passed peacefully from this life on April 20, 2017 at the age of 53. She is preceded in death by her mother and father. She is survived by her brothers and sisters, Michael D. Sevel (Pam), Thomas T. Sevel (Kathy), Mitchell G. Sevel, Carol Sevel Montefusco (Jerry) and Michelle Sevel Kidd (Jimmy). She is also survived by...
Armond Carroll "Arnie" Gollott, Sr.
Apr 19, 2017
Armond Carroll “Arnie” Gollott, Sr., 84, passed away on the evening of Wednesday, April 19, 2017. Arnie passed away peacefully at Ocean Springs Hospital with his loving wife Anne at his side. He had battled pneumonia and other complications for several days. Arnie was born in Biloxi, MS on November 29, 1932 to C.F. and Alice Diaz Gollott. He has...
Veda Mae Bellew
Apr 19, 2017
Veda Mae Bellew, age 82, of Long Beach passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2017 in Gulfport. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Long Beach. She loved her church and family and enjoyed crafts and yard sales. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jessie Gray Bellew; and her mother, Ethel Clara McDowell. Mrs. Bellew is survived...
Willis Michael Cassidy
Apr 19, 2017
Willis Michael Cassidy, Jr. age, 75, of Saucier died Wednesday, April 19, 2017. Private service. BRADFORD-O’KEEFE FUNERAL HOME, 15th St, Gulfport is in charge of arrangements
Julia "Nita" Lamey
Apr 18, 2017
Julia Bernita “Nita” Lamey, age 53, passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2017, in Biloxi. Nita was born on June 29, 1963 and was from the Latimer Community. She lived at the Biloxi Community Homes. She was preceded in death by her parents D.W. and Mabelle Lamey. Survivors include her three brothers, Donnie (Julie) Lamey, Terry (Gina) Lamey, and Royce...
Cynthia Gail Wilkinson
Apr 18, 2017
Cynthia Gail Wilkinson, age 57, died Tuesday, April 18, 2017, in Biloxi. Cynthia was born in Elmira, New York and had been a longtime resident of the Gulf Coast. She served fourteen years in the U.S. Air Force as a registered nurse and enjoyed photography, crafts and jewelry making. Cynthia was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond L. Wilkinson,...
Stanhope Felix Hopkins
Apr 17, 2017
Stanhope Felix Hopkins passed away Monday, April 17, 2017, peacefully at his home in Pass Christian, MS. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 70 years, Ann Blanche Springer Hopkins. They raised four (4) children, Stanhope Felix Hopkins, Jr. (Sheryl), Martha Vance Hopkins Feldman (Richard), Peter Hyde Hopkins (Jean), and Marian Gayle Hopkins Verlander (Kenneth). They have...
Anthony David Brunetti
Apr 16, 2017
Anthony David Brunetti, age 12, passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2017 in Biloxi. A Memorial Service will be held at the Howard Avenue Chapel of Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home on Monday, April 24, 2017 at 7:00 pm. Friends may visit from 6:00 pm until service time.
Jack W. Martin
Apr 16, 2017
Mr. Jack W. Martin, age 65, of Ocean Springs, passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2017, in Ocean Springs. Jack was born on September 12, 1951, to Arthur Martin and Pauline Vantlin. He was born in Lawrenceville, IL and later moved to Ocean Springs where he married Bobbie "Cookie" Page. Jack worked in the construction trade as a foreman and...
Willie Elmond Barnes
Apr 14, 2017
The early evening sun streaking across Buzzard Lake, set in motion a blaze of glory at Johns Bayou, Ward Bayou, Sumrall Bayou, Moon Lake and Rodgers Bend, and in an instant, paused, to note the absence of the pulse of Willie Elmond Barnes. On Friday Evening, April 14th, 2017, Elmond Barnes slipped the bonds of earth quietly, surrounded by family...
Gene Gray Arnn
Apr 14, 2017
MSgt Gene Gray Arnn USAF Retired, age 87, passed away Friday, April 14, 2017. Gene was a resident of Biloxi since 1963. He served in the Air Force for twenty years and retired at Keesler Air Force Base. He was the owner of Arnn's TV Sales and Service in D'Iberville for over twenty years. Gene is preceded in death by...
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