Obituaries
Lawrence Tapp
Apr 13, 2014
Reverend Lawrence Eugene Tapp, age 82, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2014, in Ocean Springs. Bro. Tapp was a native of Tennessee and called the coast home since 1959. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and served in the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He served as a Baptist minister for 42 years;...
Audrey Elaine Morris
Apr 11, 2014
Audrey Elaine Morris, age 58, of Biloxi, passed away Friday, April 11, 2014. Audrey was a longtime resident of the MS Gulf Coast and loved plants and gardening. She was an expert seamstress and devoted animal lover. She was of the Catholic faith and loved spending time with her family and friends. She will be missed by all who knew...
Sadie W. Cox
Apr 11, 2014
Sadie W. Cox, age 108, of Gulfport died Friday, April 11, 2014 in Pass Christian, Mrs. Cox had been a resident of Gulfport for 80 years and was a member of First Baptist Church, Gulfport. Mrs. Cox was preceded in death by her husband, John F. Cox; a daughter, Marjorie Sellier; and two sons, Ralph Preston Cox and Robert Leon...
Sadie Cox
Apr 11, 2014
Sadie Cox, 108, of Gulfport died Friday April 11, 2014 in Pass Christian. Arrangements are incomplete at BRADFORD-O'KEEFE Funeral Home, 15th St., Gulfport. 228-865-0090
Lisa Ellen Finerman
Apr 10, 2014
Lisa Ellen Finerman, 55, of Biloxi passed away peacefully in her sleep Thursday, April 10, 2014. Lisa has been a resident of Biloxi for the past 8 years. She enjoyed gardening, had a love for animals and spending time with her friends and family. Lisa was preceded in death by her father, Noel Finerman. Survivors include her mother, Louise Finerman;...
Leonard Adam Yarush
Apr 10, 2014
Leonard Adam Yarush, Jr., 81, died Thursday, April 10, 2014. Visitation will be Tuesday, April 15, 12:30 P.M.-1:30 P.M. at BRADFORD-O’KEEFE O’Neal Rd, Gulfport. Graveside at 2:30 P.M. Biloxi National Cemetery.
William "Billy" Smith
Apr 9, 2014
William “Billy” Smith, age 70, of D’Iberville, MS died Wednesday, April 9, 2014 in Biloxi, MS. Billy was born in Brooklyn, NY to Richard and Florence Smith. They moved to D’Iberville, MS in 1964. He and his parents owned the Bavarian Lounge on Brodie Road. He also worked as a cook offshore. Billy is preceded in death by his parents....
Elizabeth Mangin Melancon
Apr 9, 2014
Elizabeth Mangin Melancon, 90, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend passed away April 9, 2014 after a lengthy, courageous battle with numerous health issues. Born December 9, 1923, Elizabeth, affectionately known by her family and friends as “Betty”, was a native and lifelong resident of Biloxi and a member of Nativity BVM Cathedral. She graduated from Sacred Heart Academy,...
Tony Joseph Radich
Apr 9, 2014
On this day 04/09/14 the old seaman made his last voyage sailing into the sunset crossing the great divide into the kingdom of heaven. Tony was born 09/14/26 on Point Caddy to Hungary-Austria Provice immigrants Capt. Petar Radich and Mary Guich Radich, who both preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death was his (3) brothers Nick (Razzoo), Andrew...
Floyd Pergram
Apr 9, 2014
Floyd Pergram, 78 died Wednesday, April 9, 2014. Burial will be at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. BRADFORD-O'KEEFE Funeral Home, 15th St., Gulfport is in charge of arrangements.
Richard Sedillo
Apr 8, 2014
Richard Sedillo, 69 of Saucier died Tues. April 8, 2014. Private Services. Bradford-Okeefe Funeral Home O’Neal Rd in charge
Hamilton Don Bickham
Apr 8, 2014
Hamilton Don Bickham, born September 28, 1930 to Houston Bickham and Geneva (“Jence”) Bickham in Franklinton, Louisiana, passed away peacefully at his home in Vancleave, Mississippi, on Tuesday, April 8, 2014. As a child he fell in love with the Mississippi Gulf Coast spending summers at his family’s cabin at the Old Methodist campground in Biloxi, Mississippi. He attended Gulf...
Peggy Jene Harding McCrea
Apr 7, 2014
God blessed Albert and Clellan Harding on August 12, 1941 with Peggy Jene Harding McCrea. After a valiant fight against breast cancer, Peggy went home to be with the Lord on April 7, 2014. Our dear Mom, our Angel, you have taught us how to live life fully, passionately, bravely and courageously, just like you lived yours. Mom, all of...
Ramon P. Benezue
Apr 7, 2014
Ramon P. Benezue, 58, of Lumberton, MS, died Monday, April 7, 2014 in Ocean Springs. Mr. Benezue was born May 30, 1955 in New Orleans, LA. He was raised in Ocean Springs having lived the last 18 years in Lumberton, MS. Mr. Benezue was a musician, first and foremost a guitarist, and he was a chef for many years. Mr....
Scottlene "Scottie" Bond Manuel
Apr 7, 2014
Scottlene "Scottie" Bond Manuel, 83, passed away peacefully April 7, 2014 in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Manuel was born in the Deep Creek community in Perry County and was a resident of Ocean Springs for 44 years. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Ocean Springs, serving the Lord through the years by singing in the choir and teaching...
Bonnie Rohrs Stone
Apr 6, 2014
Bonnie Rohrs Stone, 76, of Ocean Springs, MS, formerly of Arroyo Grande, CA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 6, 2014 at the home of her daughter, Laura. Bonnie was born March 15, 1938 in Berwyn, Cook Co., IL, to parents, Martin Rohrs and Mildred Clair Bendel Rohrs. She was an entrepreneur owning and running several businesses. Bonnie’s love of...
Jacob " Jack" Dominick Covacevich
Apr 6, 2014
Jacob “Jack” Dominick Covacevich, age 80, of Ocean Springs, passed away Sunday, April 6, 2014. Jack was a native and lifelong resident of the MS Gulf Coast. He was 3rd generation owner of Covacevich Ship Yard. He was a Master Boat Builder since 1955 and an U.S. Army Veteran of World War II. Jack was a member of Sacred Heart...
Mary Ann Acevedo
Apr 5, 2014
Mary Ann Acevedo, age 70, of Biloxi passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2014. Mary Ann was a lifelong resident of the MS Gulf Coast. She is preceded in death by her parents, Otto and Mamie Dunn; ex-husband, Robert Acevedo; and son, Pete. She is survived by her children, Belene, Paul, Robin and Yvette (Michael); and grandchildren, Matthew, Megan, Lauren...
Mary Ann Acevedo
Apr 5, 2014
Mary Ann Acevedo, age 70, of Biloxi passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2014. Mary Ann was a lifelong resident of the MS Gulf Coast. She is preceded in death by her parents, Otto and Mamie Dunn; ex-husband, Robert Acevedo; and son, Pete. She is survived by her children, Belene, Paul, Robin and Yvette (Michael); and grandchildren, Matthew, Megan, Lauren...
Hupert R. Hurlbert
Apr 5, 2014
Hupert R. Hurlbert, age 93, died Saturday, April 5, 2014. Mr. Hurlbert was a lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast. He was a 30 year WWII, Korea and Vietnam Veteran and retired as a Chief Warrant Officer with honors. Mr. Hurlbert was a member of Shriners and an American Legion member. He was a Mason/Scottish Rite 32 degree. Mr. Hurlbert...
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