Nov 6, 2014

Dorothy Arceneaux Harris, age 88, of Mobile, AL died Thursday, November 6, 2014. Dorothy was born in Biloxi where she remained a longtime resident. She was a member of Full Gospel Tabernacle and a volunteer for HUD for a number of years. She is preceded in death by her parents, Eddie and Ruth Arceneaux; and sisters, Rose Yelverton and Delores...

Nov 5, 2014

Tara Yvette Swope, 35, died Wednesday, November 5, 2014 in Vaiden, MS. Born in Johnstown, PA, Tara attended Penn State University and graduated from Mississippi State University in 2005 with a degree in Electrical Engineering. She worked for six years as a combat systems engineer for the Navy at Ingall’s Shipyard. Recently, Tara found her passion as a math teacher...

Nov 5, 2014

Harold Dean Atwood, Sr. (75), of Gulfport, Mississippi, died on Wednesday afternoon, November 5, 2014, after a fierce fight with cancer. Harold is preceded in death by his parents, H.V. and Myrtle Valentine Atwood; and a brother, Jerry Atwood. Harold is survived by his dear wife of 45 years, the former Mary Nelda Pody (“Nelda”). He also leaves behind a...

Nov 4, 2014

Ruby H. O’Neal, age 95, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2014. She is preceded in death by her husband, John O’Neal; parents, Abe and Grace Huffstickler, Sr.; sisters, Catherine Breland and Amy Lamere; brother, Abe Huffstickler, Jr.; great nephew, Jerry Pickich, Jr.; and great-great niece, Jillian Crochet. She is survived by her caregivers: great niece, Susan...

Nov 4, 2014

Christina L. Anderson, 56, born February 10, 1958, passed away peacefully with her family by her side in Ocean Springs on Tuesday, November 4, 2014. She was a resident of the MS Gulf Coast since 1971 and was of the Baptist faith. She is preceded in death by her parents, Luther and Edith Russell; and her husband, James Anderson. She...

Nov 3, 2014

Judy Ann Knuth, age 61, of Ocean Springs, died Monday, November 3, 2014. Judy was born in Biloxi where she remained a lifelong resident of the MS Gulf Coast. She was loved very much by her family. Judy was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Knuth; parents, Vincent and Loretta Carroll; brother, Paul Carroll; sisters, Mary Delores and Thelma...

Nov 3, 2014

Russell Striker Hutchins, age 79, of Biloxi, died Monday, November 3, 2014. Russell was a resident of Biloxi for 8 years and was a member of First Assembly of God in Gulfport. Russell is preceded in death by his parents, Louie and Pauline Hutchins; son, Jason Hutchins; his sisters; and his brothers. Survivors include his wife, Debbie Robinson Hutchins; daughter,...

Nov 2, 2014

Mrs. Belinda Ruiz Zitko, age 53, of Vancleave, MS passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2014. Belinda was a lifelong resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. She was a graduate of Biloxi High School in 1978 and the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Nursing Program. She was a Registered Nurse. She was preceded in death by her mother, Iona Smith...

Nov 2, 2014

Mrs. Jessie Lynn Rogers, age 80, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2014. Jessie was a longtime resident of the coast. She was a military wife and traveled everywhere with her husband, finally settling in Ocean Springs for the past 40 years. Jessie was a member of the Eastern Star and was the secretary for about...

Nov 1, 2014

Joe Oquendo, 75, of Gulfport died Sat. Nov. 1, 2014. Arrangements are incomplete at BRADFORD-O’KEEFE, 15th St, Gulfport.

Nov 1, 2014

Mary Martha Crawford, 84, of Long beach died Saturday, November 1, 2014 in Long Beach. Mrs. Crawford was born in Gulfport and was a resident of the Gulf Coast most of her life. She was a member of Grace Memorial Baptist Church and was retired from Beattie Monument Company where she was a bookkeeper. Mrs. Crawford was a member of...

Nov 1, 2014

Oct 31, 2014

Mr. Charles A. "Chuck" Beech, age 52, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on Friday, October 31, 2014. Chuck was a 42 year resident of Ocean Springs. He attended Ocean Springs Schools and graduated from Ocean Springs High School where he was very active in sports. In 1980, Chuck attended Phillips College and was a longtime surveyor. He was the...

Oct 31, 2014

Jaxon Eli Schoenberger, age 6, of Ocean Springs, MS went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 31, 2014. Jaxon was born on November 6, 2007 at Ocean Springs Hospital. Jaxon is the son of Tyler and Salena (Pouncey) Schoenberger and he was a proud big brother to Owen Schoenberger. Jaxon was a kind, smart, talented, loving first grader...

Oct 31, 2014

Anita Trotter, age 43, died Oct. 31, 2014. Visit Mon, Nov. 24, 2014, 12:00 P.M. - 1:00 P.M. Serv. 1:00 P.M. BRADFORD-O'KEEFE FUNERAL HOME, O'Neal Rd. Chapel. Interment Biloxi National Cemetery

Oct 30, 2014

Luann Goldsmith, age 61, loving mother and wife, was called home Thursday, October 30, 2014. She was born in Long Island, New York on June 30, 1953. She was preceded in death by her parents Milton and Jane Wallis She is survived by her husband L.C Goldsmith; her 7 sons, Shane, David, Denver, Barry, Nathanial, Christian, L.C; along with her...

Oct 29, 2014

Mr. James Alton Whittington, age 65, died Wed., 10/29/14. Visit: 1:30pm~2:30pm; Service: 2:30pm; all Sat., 11/1/14 at the Vancleave Chapel of BRADFORD-O'KEEFE. Burial: Red Creek Union Baptist Church Cem.

Oct 29, 2014

Mrs. Vivian Cecile Foster, age 85, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2014. Vivian was a lifelong resident of the coast and a devout Catholic. She was an excellent seamstress and was known for her many costumes and gowns for Mardi Gras Balls. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Harold Sonnier, parents, George and...

Oct 28, 2014

Julie Ann Moore, age 35, of Biloxi, MS, died Tuesday, October 28, 2014, in Gulfport. She was born in Biloxi and remained a lifelong resident. She was a graduate of Biloxi High School and employed with Tire Kingdom. Julie is survived by her son, Michael Gabriel Moore; parents, Edwin (Verna) Moore and Cheryl (Michael) Moore; sister, Erin (Derek Griffith) Moore;...

Oct 27, 2014

Deloise “Mimi” Forehand Sramek, age 90, of Biloxi, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2014. Deloise was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Sramek; parents, Isac and Emma Forehand; brother, William Forehand; and two grandchildren, Julie and Aaron Huff. Survivors include her son, Marc Sramek (Amy) of Biloxi; daughter, Elaine Huff of Colville, WA; sister, Yvonne Cobb of Biloxi;...