Obituaries

Richard Francis Peneguy

Richard Francis Peneguy

Apr 25, 2016

SMSgt Richard Francis Peneguy (USAF Retired), 77 of Gulfport, died Monday, April 25, 2016 in Gulfport. Mr. Peneguy was born in New Orleans and had been a resident of the coast since 1969. He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Long Beach and was a cofounder of the Men’s Breakfast Group at the church. He retired from the...

Lim Tieng Thai

Lim Tieng Thai

Apr 25, 2016

Lim Tieng Thai, 82, died Monday, April 25, 2016. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at the Ocean Springs Chapel of Bradford-0'Keefe Funeral Home on Saturday, April 30, 2016. A graveside service will follow at Crestlawn Memorial Park at 1:00 p.m.

Kathy Moran Hendry

Kathy Moran Hendry

Apr 25, 2016

A teacher and professor who educated many and touched most people she met, Kathy Moran Hendry, 61, of Wiggins, was called home Monday, April 25, 2016. The oldest of five children, Kathy passed away in Jefferson, La., surrounded by her close family. Teaching was Kathy's passion, and she often spoke of her love for her students. She taught teenagers for...

Joseph Larry Shultz

Joseph Larry Shultz

Apr 25, 2016

Mr. Larry Shultz, age 77, passed away Monday, April 25, 2016 in Gulfport. Larry attended Gulfport schools and graduated the class of 1957. After graduation, he enlisted in the U. S. Navy and served his country in Norfolk, VA. He met the love of his life Joyce Carr in 1960 and they celebrated 56 years of marriage this past December....

Charles "Chuck"  Warren Aldrich

Charles "Chuck" Warren Aldrich

Apr 25, 2016

Mr. Charles (Chuck) Aldrich, age 81, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Monday, April 25, 2016 in Ocean Springs. A native of Woonsocket, Rhode Island, Mr. Aldrich was a resident of the Coast for over 50 years. He first arrived in 1956 as an airman at Keesler Air Force Base, and subsequently made the Coast his home. He was...

Scotty Barfield

Scotty Barfield

Apr 24, 2016

Scotty Barfield, age 64, of Gulfport, died Sunday, April 24, 2016 in Gulfport. Scotty was born and raised in Tallassee, AL, and graduated Tallassee High School in 1968. She attended Riley Business College in Dothan, AL. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church where she served in the nursery. Scotty was employed by Dr. Harry Danielson for...

Virdue P. Stubbs

Virdue P. Stubbs

Apr 24, 2016

Virdue P. Stubbs, age 77, of Vancleave, passed away Sunday, April 24, 2016. Virdue was a longtime resident of Vancleave. She was born in Simpson County to Luke and Novice Padgett. She was a Southern Baptist and retired from Ingalls with 21 years of service. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Ralph Stubbs Jr.; and...

Mary E.  Bosarge

Mary E. Bosarge

Apr 24, 2016

Mary Elizabeth Bosarge, 87, passed away Sunday, April 24, 2016. Visitation will be held at the Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Home in Ocean Springs on May 2 at 6:00 pm, followed by a prayer at 7:00 pm. Mary was born in Yorkshire, England. She is preceded in death by her husband, Julius (Bill) W. Bosarge, her parents, two sisters, and a...

Annie Parker Whittington

Annie Parker Whittington

Apr 23, 2016

Annie Parker Whittington, age 98, surrounded by her family, departed this earthly life to enter eternal life with her Heavenly Father, on Saturday, April 23, 2016. She was born in the Bendale Community and resided in Ocean Springs for many years. Annie was a sweet, kind, humble individual who loved and was loved very much by all who knew her....

Warren  Walter Penney

Warren Walter Penney

Apr 22, 2016

Warren W. Penney, 87, died Friday, April 22, 2016 in Gulfport. Private service. BRADFORD-O'KEEFE FUNERAL HOME, 15th Street, Gulfport is in charge.

Kenneth Ray McKenzie

Kenneth Ray McKenzie

Apr 22, 2016

Kenneth Ray McKenzie, age 82, died Friday, April 22, 2016 in Ocean Springs. Private service. BRADFORD-O'KEEFE FUNERAL HOME, O'Neal Road, Gulfport is in charge of arrangements.

Marcus F. Shanteau

Marcus F. Shanteau

Apr 22, 2016

Marcus F. Shanteau, Jr., 87, passed away on April 22, 2016 with his children at his side. He was a quiet man, unusually sweet and kind, deeply loved by his family and friends, and will be greatly missed. Marc was born on October 31, 1928, in New Orleans, LA, to Marcus F. Shanteau and Loraine Craft Shanteau. The family made...

Elizabeth  M. "Betty"  Sekul

Elizabeth M. "Betty" Sekul

Apr 22, 2016

Elizabeth M. “Betty” Sekul, 90, died on April 22, 2016 in Augusta, Georgia. Mrs. Sekul was born in Cisco, Texas. A long time resident of Mississippi, she moved to Augusta after losing her home in Hurricane Katrina in 2005. She was a devoted wife and mother and civically-minded, volunteering at many levels. She was a registered nurse receiving her degree...

Kenneth Gates

Kenneth Gates

Apr 21, 2016

Kenneth Gates began his journey to the Lord on Thursday, April 21st, 2016. He died in Tampa Fla. where he was serving as a Navy Chief Petty Officer in the United States Special Operations Command at MacDill Air Force Base. He was born September 28th,1983 in Landstuhl Germany. He attended D' Iberville Elementary, Ocean Springs Jr High and graduated from...

Linda Sue Ford

Linda Sue Ford

Apr 21, 2016

Linda Sue Ford, 60, mother of Michelle Bang, died April 21, 2016. A memorial service will be held on April 28, 2016 at Woodhaven Baptist Church at 5 PM. Friends may visit 1 hour prior.

Robert F Brousseau

Robert F Brousseau

Apr 21, 2016

Robert F. Brousseau, 71, went to join his twin, Richard L. Brousseau, and the Spirit in the Sky on April 21, 2016. Born in New York City and raised in Vermont, Robert was a longtime resident of Hancock County. He is survived by his sister, Carol Adams; brother-in-law, Don; niece Brooke Adams; nephew Aaron Adams, numerous great nieces and nephews,...

Nancy Marie Garland Grogan

Nancy Marie Garland Grogan

Apr 21, 2016

Nancy Marie Garland Grogan, 88, of Wiggins, MS passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2016 in Wiggins. Mrs. Grogan was a native of San Antonio, TX and a resident of Wiggins. She was of the Catholic faith. She is preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Grogan; and her daughter, Deborah Dodd. Mrs. Grogan’s survivors include her daughter, Barbara (Marshall)...

Richard C. Farmer

Richard C. Farmer

Apr 20, 2016

Richard C. Farmer, 71, of Slidell died Wednesday, April 20, 2016 in Gulfport. Private service. BRADFORD-O'KEEFE FUNERAL HOME, 15TH St, Gulfport is in charge.

Walter W. Hutchins

Walter W. Hutchins

Apr 19, 2016

Walter W. Hutchins,91, died Tues. April 19, 2016. Graveside service is Tues. April 26, 2016 at 2:30 pm. at Biloxi National Cemetery. BRADFORD-O'KEEFE, 15th St, Gulfport, in charge.

Betty Slay Polite

Betty Slay Polite

Apr 17, 2016

Betty Slay-Polite April 19, 1927-April 17, 2016 Mrs. Betty Slay-Polite passed away in Ellisville where she had resided for the past 10 1/2 years. She Lifelong resident of Biloxi. Betty touched the lives of many. She owned Slay’s Cleaners and Clothing Store. She is preceded in death by her husband of 22 years, Rafield Slay, Sr. and son, Rafield, Jr....