Obituaries
Mildred O. Sullivan
Apr 15, 2014
Mildred O. Sullivan, 90, of Ocean Springs, MS died Tuesday, April 15, 2014 in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Sullivan was born in Thomaston, AL and resided in Ocean Springs all of her adult life. She was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Ocean Springs. Mrs. Sullivan worked at Howard Memorial Hospital in Biloxi as Director of Personnel for...
Harriet Tapper
Apr 15, 2014
Harriet Tapper, age 88, of Gulfport died Wednesday, April 15, 2014 in Gulfport She was a member of Gateway United Methodist Church. She was a registered nurse and was a most caring and helpful person. She was chosen as Senior Citizen of the Year by the Orange Grove-Lyman Chamber of Commerce and was very involved with her church and the...
Fern Wallis Hornsby Pigford
Apr 14, 2014
Fern Wallis Hornsby Pigford, 79, of Biloxi passed away Monday, April 14, 2014. She is preceded in death by her father, Otto A. Wallis; mother, Effie Girard; husband, James L. Pigford; son, Andrew R. Hornsby; sister, Catherine L. Anderson; and brothers, Otto A. Wallis and Lawrence L. Wallis. Survivors include her son, Edward L. Hornsby; sister, May Ola Kenney; six...
Clyde Evans
Apr 14, 2014
Clyde Evans, age 83, of Biloxi, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Monday, April 14, 2014. Mr. Evans has been a resident of Biloxi since 1955 and was a longtime employee with Delchamp’s Grocery Stores. He was the owner and operator of Evans Contract Carrier, Inc. He was devoted to his family and his greatest joy...
Christopher Isiah Williams
Apr 14, 2014
Christopher Isiah Williams, age 56, died Monday April 14, 2014 in Gulfport. He was a lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast. He previously served in the U.S. Marine Corp. He enjoyed fast cars, golf, and playing pranks and joking with his family and friends. He was always helpful and willing to help anyone in need. He was preceded in death...
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...
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