Obituaries
Dorothy Carol Phelps
May 26, 2024
On Sunday, May 26, 2024, Dorothy Carol Andrews Phelps became reunited with her husband, Bert Phelps Jr. She passed away peacefully surrounded by family at her son’s home in Hurley, MS.
She was born in Biloxi, MS on February 28, 1932 and was the daughter of Walter and Ada J. Thompson Andrews and the great granddaughter of Joseph and Harriet...
Robert Edmund Moniot
May 26, 2024
Robert E. Moniot, age 84, was born in Biloxi, MS. He was a member of Nativity BVM Cathedral and served as an Extraordinary Eucharistic minister and usher.
He attended Sacred Heart Academy and was a 1957 graduate of Notre Dame High School. He attended Spring Hill College in Mobile, AL and Sophia Jesuit University in Tokyo, Japan.
He served 8 years in...
Kenneth Nichols
May 25, 2024
Kenneth Nichols, 63 passed away in May 25, 2024. He was involved in an auto accident on May 14, 2024 and passed 11 days later.
Ken was born February 21, 1961 in Pontiac, MI to Robert and Beatrice Nichols. He was one of 9 children. Ken joined the US Army and served our Country in Germany for numerous years and spent...
Lois Viola Gulck
May 25, 2024
Lois Viola Gulck “Punkie”, age 89, of Saucier, MS passed away peacefully at home with her daughter present.
She was born on November 24, 1934 in South Dakota to Bertice and Eunice Creamer. Lois attended Pierre High School and South Dakota State College where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in home economics. In her earlier years she was a...
Laneth "Chuck" Womack
May 25, 2024
Laneth “Chuck” Womack, of Gulfport, MS, passed away peacefully at the tender age of ninety-four on Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Laneth had just recently celebrated his birthday. He was born on April 21, 1930 in Lubbock, Texas. Laneth enlisted in the Navy when he was just seventeen years old, during the Korean war. Upon joining the Navy, he met his then...
Paula Luisa Ruesga
May 22, 2024
Paula Luisa Ruesga was born on June 27, 1938, in Havana, Cuba. She arrived in the United States in 1966 and resided in New Orleans until 1995 when she moved to FL. Later, she returned to Biloxi, MS in 2003.
She loved to spend her weekends at the local casinos, where she played her favorite games and loved to eat...
Loleta Shirley Soloman
May 21, 2024
Loleta Shirley Soloman, 86, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2024. Loleta was born March 26, 1938 in Quitman, MS.A funeral service will be held 1 pm on Saturday, May 25, 2024 at the Howard Avenue Chapel of Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home. Friends are invited to visit one hour prior. Interment will be held at a later date. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored...
Wanda "Penny" Schonewitz Lamas Johnson
May 21, 2024
Wanda “Penny” Schonewitz Lamas Johnson,73, of Biloxi, MS passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2024.
Penny was born April 27, 1951 in Biloxi, MS to Freddie William Schonewitz and Verda Mae Belton. Penny was a lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast.
Penny is preceded in death by her parents, Freddie William Schonewitz and Verda Mae Belton; spouse, Donald Eugene Johnson, Jr.; and sibling,...
David Allen Thomas, Sr.
May 20, 2024
David Allen Thomas, Sr., 68, of Vancleave, MS passed away on Monday, May 20, 2024 in Ocean Springs.
David was a native of Mississippi, born to Truman and Jean Thomas. He graduated from Vancleave High School and was employed with Ingalls Shipbuilding. David enjoyed playing music, singing and fishing.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Angela Thomas; and...
Catherine Joann Tine
May 19, 2024
Catherine Joann Tine, age 66, of Gulfport passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2024.
Ms. Tine was born in Syracuse, NY and was a longtime resident of the MS Gulf Coast. She was of the Catholic faith.
Survivors include her significant other, Gary Loper; step-mother, Michelle Tine; and brother, Chris Tine.
A private service will be held at a later date. Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral...
Novaline May Tubre
May 18, 2024
Novaline May Tubre, age 95, of D’Iberville, MS passed away on Saturday, May 18th 2024.
Novaline was born May 12, 1929 in Biloxi, MS to the late Christopher Lawrence and Myrtle Schnider Lawrence. She remained a life long resident of the Coast. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Biloxi and served as a Sunday school teacher. She...
Pierre Louis Willems
May 18, 2024
Pierre Louis Willems, age 91, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2024.
A visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 25, 2024 at Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home on O’Neal Road in Gulfport.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in his memory to the Coast Guard Mutual Assistance Fund at www.mycgma.org
Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral...
Barbara Ann Caillavet Moon
May 18, 2024
Barbara Ann Caillavet Moon, age 91, died Saturday, May 18, 2024 in Gulfport, MS surrounded by her loving family.
Mrs. Moon was a native Biloxian. She was married to Lloyd T. Moon at St. John Catholic Church by Father Peter Killen on September 5, 1953. Mrs. Moon was a life-long Biloxian except for a period of 18 months, after marriage, when...
Lewis Brian Roberts
May 16, 2024
Lewis Brian Roberts, age 50, of Gautier, MS, passed away at his home on Thursday, May 16, 2024 with his wife, Conswala Roberts, his sons, Brian Roberts and Lucas Roberts and his daughter, Trinity Roberts at his side.
He was one of a kind and will be missed so very much.
A Celebration of Life will be held in Gulfport on the...
Laurel Caroline Elder
May 16, 2024
Laurel Caroline Elder, 95, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away Thursday, May 16, 2024. She was born July 25, 1928 in Valley Stream, NY to Charles and Mildred Mayer.
Mrs. Elder was a graduate of Patchough High School. After graduating, she joined the United States Navy for two years. After meeting and then marrying her husband, she worked as a secretary...
Thai Quoc Trinh
May 16, 2024
Thai Quoc Trinh, 48, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2024. Mr. Thai was born September 5, 1975 in Thailand.Visitations will also be held on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, Thursday, May 23, 2024, and Friday, May 24, 2024 at The Howard Avenue Chapel of Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home from 3 pm - 4 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held...
Ima "Lois" Young West
May 16, 2024
Ima “Lois” Young West, age 77, of Gulfport, MS, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2024.
Lois was born on September 4, 1946 in Jackson, MS. She lived on the Mississippi Gulf Coast for over fifty years and was known for her quick wit and charm. She began her career as a small business owner and then worked for the Grand...
George Manemann
May 16, 2024
After fighting lung cancer for over three years, George Manemann of Biloxi, Mississippi went to be with our Lord on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at the age of 66. Born in 1957, George began working the charter boats from the Broadwater Marina at 11 years of age. He attended Biloxi City schools including Lopez Elementary, Michelle Jr. High, and Biloxi...
Lois Young West
May 16, 2024
Lois Young West, age 77, of Gulfport, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2024.
A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 30, 2024 at Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport. Friends may visit one-hour prior to service. Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport is honored to serve the West family.
A complete obituary will be posted at...
Joy Wilson
May 16, 2024
Joy Wilson, aged 90, of D’Iberville, MS passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2024 in Gulfport.
Joy was born to Elsie Tisdale on February 1, 1934. She attended Broome School and was a proud captain of the basketball team, a sport of which she was an avid fan her whole life. She went on to play basketball at Perkinston Junior College...
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