Obituaries

Otto  "Toby" Emile

Otto "Toby" Emile

Aug 9, 2016

Mr. Otto "Toby" Emile, Jr., age 89, of Biloxi passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2016. Mr. Emile was a native and lifelong resident of Biloxi. He was an US Army Veteran of World War II where he served in the 77th infantry. He participated in the invasion of Okinawa, Japan and was also a veteran of the Korean War....

Margaret  Evans

Margaret Evans

Aug 8, 2016

Margaret Evans, age 85, of Gulfport passed away peacefully on Monday, August 8, 2016 in Gulfport. She was a lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast. She was a longtime member of Sunday School at First Baptist Biloxi and most recently a member of New Hope Baptist Church in Gulfport. Along with her husband, Clyde, they owned and operated Evans Contract...

Zachary William Taylor

Zachary William Taylor

Aug 8, 2016

Zachary “Jack” William Taylor II, age 42, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away at Merit Health on Monday, August 8, 2016 surrounded by his loved ones. He is preceded in death by his mother, Sandra “Sam” Taylor. He is survived by his father, Zachary Taylor; sisters, Karen Nelson and Kelly Hunt; daughters, Suzanne Taylor and Haley Taylor; grandson, Owen King;...

Donald  Kevin Elmore

Donald Kevin Elmore

Aug 7, 2016

Donald Kevin Elmore, age 61 of Biloxi passed away on Sunday, August 7, 2016. Kevin was a lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast and an owner of Luckies Furniture. He graduated from Biloxi High School. He loved to be active, always helping others and never wanting thanks. He had many talents and never saw a problem he couldn't solve. He...

Anna Donnarumma Seglio

Anna Donnarumma Seglio

Aug 6, 2016

Anna (nee Donnarumma) Seglio passed away peacefully on August 6 at age 94. She was born on Feb 4, 1922 to Atillio and Elsie of Union City, NJ, proud Italian immigrants devoted to giving their children a wonderful life in America. Despite growing up in the Depression, Anna’s early years were happy, spent with her siblings, cousins, and friends. Anna...

Kevin Mark Dudenbostel

Kevin Mark Dudenbostel

Aug 6, 2016

Kevin Mark Dudenbostel, 62, of Long Beach died Saturday, August 6, 2016. Arrangements are incomplete at BRADFORD-O'KEEFE Funeral Home, 15th St. Gulfport (228-865-0090)

Evelyn Delores "Delo" Burns

Evelyn Delores "Delo" Burns

Aug 6, 2016

Evelyn Delores Burns “Delo”, age 75, passed away on Saturday, August 6, after fighting a brave battle with cancer. Ms. Burns grew up in Hattiesburg, MS. She was a graduate of Hattiesburg High School, class of '59, and earned her Bachelor's Degree in Education from the University of Southern Mississippi in 1963. While in Hattiesburg she developed lifelong friendships that...

Rebecca Lynn Wahl

Rebecca Lynn Wahl

Aug 5, 2016

Rebecca Lynn Wahl, 55, has gone to heaven to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, August 5, 2016. She was born and raised in Southern California and has been a resident of Ocean Springs for 4 years. Becki was always a positive, kind, gentle heart who was a devoted wife, daughter and sister. She never met a stranger...

Mary Anne Gillis McDougal

Mary Anne Gillis McDougal

Aug 4, 2016

Mary Anne Gillis McDougal, 76, of Biloxi, MS passed away Thursday, August 4, 2016 in Biloxi. Mrs. McDougal was a native of Biloxi and a longtime resident of New Orleans, LA and Destin, FL. She was retired from banking. She is preceded in death by her husband, Luther L. McDougal, III. Mrs. McDougal’s survivors include her children, Kathy Sequino, Kim...

Miriam Appleton

Miriam Appleton

Aug 4, 2016

Miriam Appleton, age 71, died Thursday, August 4, 2016. She was transferred from BRADFORD-O'KEEFE Funeral Home, 15th St., Gulfport to Wells Funeral Home in Batesville, MS.

Carl Allen Girton

Carl Allen Girton

Aug 4, 2016

Carl Allen Girton, age 70, of Gulfport, passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2016. There are no services scheduled at this time. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street in Gulfport is in charge of arrangements.

Gary  Eugene Carter

Gary Eugene Carter

Aug 3, 2016

Gary Eugene Carter died on Wednesday, August 3, 2016. Arrangements are being made at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street in Gulfport. Please check back for service details and full obituary.

Julia "Jewel" Irene Peterson Perronne

Julia "Jewel" Irene Peterson Perronne

Aug 3, 2016

Julia “Jewel” Irene Peterson Perronne, age 79, of Long Beach passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2016. Jewel was born in Hancock County and was a lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast. She is preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Kenneth Perronne; parents, Sullivan and Mary Ladner Peterson; brothers, Ervin Peterson, Joe Pete Peterson and Houston Peterson; and sister, Nolena...

James A. "Jim" Fairley

James A. "Jim" Fairley

Aug 3, 2016

Mr. James A. "Jim" Fairley, age 74, passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2016, in Gulfport. Born in Clarkesdale, MS on May 20th, 1942, he was one of three boys born to the late Paul and Frances Fairley. He lived in Memphis, TN until 1970 and then relocated to Biloxi. He received his B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering from Christian Brothers...

Bhikhalal  Sunderji Vakharia

Bhikhalal Sunderji Vakharia

Aug 3, 2016

Mr. Bhikhalal Sunderji Vakharia, 79, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2016 in Ocean Springs. A visitation will be held at the Ocean Springs Chapel of Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home on Thursday, August 4, 2016 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm.

Anne Hewes  Haddock

Anne Hewes Haddock

Aug 2, 2016

Anne Hewes Haddock, born February 7th, 1940 of Gulfport, passed away on August 2, 2016. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Oren Clifford Haddock, Brother James Finley Hewes Sr., her daughter, Paige Haddock Wallace and husband John; her son Mark Haddock and wife Stacey; and son Brian Haddock; and 4 grandchildren, Will and Sam Wallace, Lucy and...

Carolyn Doris Russell McNulty

Carolyn Doris Russell McNulty

Aug 2, 2016

Carolyn Doris Russell McNulty, age 74, went to be with our Lord peacefully on Tuesday, August 2, 2016, after a long-fought battle with cancer. A native of Willard, New York (in the Upstate Finger Lakes Region), Carolyn, her husband and two children moved to the MS Gulf Coast in 1983 and have resided in beautiful Ocean Springs ever since. Carolyn...

Anneliese "Lisa" Czervinski Cushman

Anneliese "Lisa" Czervinski Cushman

Aug 2, 2016

Anneliese “Lisa” Czervinski Cushman, 76, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Tuesday, August 2, 2016 in Biloxi. Mrs. Cushman was born in Germany on October 16, 1939 to Peter and Gertrude Czervinski. She was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. She is preceded in death by her son, Jeffrey Cushman. Mrs. Cushman’s survivors include her son,...

Leighton  Hull  Tripp

Leighton Hull Tripp

Aug 1, 2016

Leighton Tripp, age 77 passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family on Monday, August 1st, 2016. Leighton was born in Fall River, MA to Mr. And Mrs. Ralph W. Tripp Jr. on February 2, 1939. He graduated from Westport High School in 1957. He enlisted in the Coast Guard in 1961 and proudly served for 21 years. He...

Hermina  Johnson Shoemaker

Hermina Johnson Shoemaker

Jul 30, 2016

Mrs. Hermina Johnson Shoemaker, age 72, passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2016. Mrs. Shoemaker was a native of Pascagoula and a resident of D’Iberville for over 40 years. She was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. She was a loving mother and grandmother who was affectionately known as Mina and Granna. She is preceded in death...