Obituaries

Linda Sue Lantzy Junkin

Linda Sue Lantzy Junkin

Jul 7, 2024

Linda Lantzy Junkin, born Linda Sue Lantzy on March 18, 1948, in Vero Beach, FL. passed away on July 7, 2024.

She grew up in College Park and Jonesboro, Georgia, graduating from Jonesboro High School and attending the University of Georgia in Music Therapy. She was one of the two first Music Therapist to graduate from the University of Georgia. Upon...

Linda Rowe

Linda Rowe

Jul 6, 2024

Linda Rowe, age 70, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2024.

There are no services scheduled. 

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Linda Rowe.

Lena Hartner

Lena Hartner

Jul 6, 2024

Lena Hartner, age 64, of Pass Christian, MS passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2024.

There are no services scheduled. 

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Lena Hartner.

Deborah Kay Stang

Deborah Kay Stang

Jul 6, 2024

Deborah Kay Stang, age 64, of Gulfport, MS passed away on July 6, 2024.

There are no services scheduled. 

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Deborah Kay Stang.

Robert "Bob" Francis Miller

Robert "Bob" Francis Miller

Jul 6, 2024

Robert "Bob" Francis Miller, 82, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 6, 2024, in Biloxi, Mississippi.

Bob was born on September 14, 1941, in Astoria, New York. He graduated from the University of Tampa with a BS in business. He was commissioned in the U.S. Army in February 1967 and served his country for over 20 years. During his career, he...

James "Homie" Edward Ball

James "Homie" Edward Ball

Jul 6, 2024

James “Homie” Edward Ball, 63, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Saturday, July 6, 2024, in Ocean Springs, Mississippi.

 James was born on November 5, 1960 in Biloxi, Mississippi. He retired from Ingalls Shipbuilding after 26 years. James also served in the US Navy from 1982- 1987. James loved to cook, listen to live music and most importantly spend...

Megahn Anne Morgan

Megahn Anne Morgan

Jul 5, 2024

Megahn Anne Morgan, age 39, of Picayune, MS passed away on Friday, July 5, 2024.

There are no services scheduled. 

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Megahn Anne Morgan.

Homer Louis Franks

Homer Louis Franks

Jul 5, 2024

Homer Louis Franks, 89, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 5, 2024 in Gulfport, Mississippi.

Homer was born on April 6, 1935, in Arkabutla, Mississippi. He was a loving and dedicated husband, father, and grandfather. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in April, 1953, and served his country for 20 years. During this enlistment, he had tours of duty in...

Sylvia Delores Rochuba

Sylvia Delores Rochuba

Jul 5, 2024

Sylvia Delores Rochuba, 85, a lifelong resident of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Saturday, July 6,2024 in Ocean Springs.

Sylvia was born on March 17, 1939 in Nashville, TN to Ethel and James Trotter. She was a very avid seamstress and an artist and she had a “green thumb”. Sylvia was a nurse for 35+ years. She loved nursing, working...

Rebecca Annette Hengen

Rebecca Annette Hengen

Jul 4, 2024

Rebecca Annette Hengen, age 70, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2024.

There are no services scheduled. 

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Rebecca Anette Hengen.

Brandalynn Dawn Reynolds Davis

Brandalynn Dawn Reynolds Davis

Jul 4, 2024

Brandalynn Dawn Reynolds Davis, 34, of Biloxi, MS passed away Thursday, July 4, 2024. Brandalynn was born February 2, 1990 in Dayton, OH.

After graduating high school, Brandalynn began her career, most recently she was employed as a Human Resource Business Partner. In 2017, she was awarded Regional General Manager of the Year at Diamond Star Performance. In her free time,...

Mary Joyce Forbes

Mary Joyce Forbes

Jul 4, 2024

Mary Joyce Forbes, 92, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2024 in Philadelphia, MS.

Mrs. Forbes was born in Biloxi on November 20, 1931. She lived in Biloxi until after Hurricane Katrina. Mrs. Forbes retired from the Grand Casino. She was an avid seamstress and loved to cross stitch and do crossword puzzles. Mrs. Forbes was a member...

Mary Ann Garvey Jobson Tisdale

Mary Ann Garvey Jobson Tisdale

Jul 4, 2024

Mary Ann Garvey Jobson Tisdale (80) passed away at home of natural causes peacefully on July 4, 2024.

She is survived by her husband Dan Tisdale, son James Jobson (Doreen/Desiree'), step son Barry Tisdale (Kathy/Tyler, Abby), brothers David Garvey (Patsy), Kenny Padgett, Jeffrey Padgett; sisters Brenda Watkins (Rick), and Lisa Trosclair; niece Carolann Roach Rowlands and nephews Glenn, Keith and Mike...

Christopher "Chris" R. Bellman

Christopher "Chris" R. Bellman

Jul 4, 2024

Mr. Christopher “Chris” R. Bellman, 68, of Biloxi, MS, died Thursday, July 4, 2024 in Biloxi. 

Chris was a native and lifelong resident of Biloxi, MS. Chris was a quiet man who lived life humbly. He lived and worked in the Biloxi area for over 50 years. Most recently, he worked at the Grand Casino in Biloxi, which was his last...

Paul E. Brauchle

Paul E. Brauchle

Jul 3, 2024

Paul E. Brauchle, age 80, of Biloxi, Mississippi, passed away peacefully at home on July 3, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born to Margaret Blanche Foster Ehmann Brauchle and Paul Jones Ehmann, Paul was raised by his mother and his loving adoptive father, John Brauchle. He led a life that defied the odds and deeply touched the hearts of...

Mr. Jerome Walker

Mr. Jerome Walker

Jul 3, 2024

Jerome Walker, age 70, of Biloxi, MS reached his final destination after a perfect landing on Wednesday July 3, 2024 in Biloxi, MS. 

Jerome was born October 12, 1953, in Newton, MS, the 4th child of five siblings of George Wills Walker and Luberda (Burks) Walker. Jerome's life was remarkable and well lived. Growing up in the projects of North Gulfport...

Bryan Keith Hill

Bryan Keith Hill

Jul 3, 2024

Our beloved Bryan Keith Hill, 64, went to be with the Lord on July 3, 2024 in Saucier, MS. He was born September 19, 1959 in Plainwell, MI. 

Bryan was predeceased by his parents, Theodore and Marilyn Hill of Otsego, MI and his siblings, Theodore Allen Hill and Roger Hill of Otsego, MI. 

He is survived by his wife, Tammy Derouen-Hill of...

Wendi Escalante-Maldonado

Wendi Escalante-Maldonado

Jul 2, 2024

Wendi Escalante-Maldonado, age 19, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2024.

There are no services scheduled. 

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Wendi Escalante-Maldonado.

Bonnie Delancey Smith

Bonnie Delancey Smith

Jul 2, 2024

Bonnie Delancey Smith, age 74, of Ocean Springs, passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. Born in Biloxi, Mississippi on December 14, 1949, Bonnie went to school and graduated from Oak Grove High School, then attended Perkinston Community College. A longtime resident of the Gulf Coast, she enjoyed gardening, the outdoors, cooking meals for her family...

Lauren Porter Johansen

Lauren Porter Johansen

Jul 2, 2024

Miss Lauren Johansen, age 22, of Vancleave, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2024.

Lauren was born on October 30, 2001 in Ocean Springs. She graduated from Vancleave High School and was a nursing student at the University of Southern Mississippi. She was in the National Honor Society and on the Dean’s list. She was also an Ulta Beauty Representative and...