Obituaries
Ace Dean Blades
Jan 26, 2025
Ace Dean Blades of Lucedale, MS was born at 3:03 pm and passed away at 4:56 pm on Sunday, January 26, 2025 in Ocean Springs.
Ace’s survivors include his parents, Brittany Short and Timothy Blades; and his sister, Annalisia Blades.
Private services were held at First Baptist Church of Helena.
Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Ace Dean Blades.
Allan Waldsmith
Jan 26, 2025
Allan David Waldsmith (Al as he was known by friends and family, "My Pal Al", as he was affectionately called by his wife, Sylvia), 74 currently from Gautier, Mississippi, formerly from Rockton and Rockford, Illinois passed away Sunday, January 26, 2025 in Gautier, Mississippi, living near the salt water that fueled and fulfilled his soul.
Born April 22, 1950 (in 1970,...
Charles "Duane" Davis, Jr.
Jan 26, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Duane Davis, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Duane peacefully passed away on January 26, 2025, at the age of 67, surrounded by his family in Ocean Springs.
He was born on February 5, 1957 in Biloxi, MS. He spent his life as a loving and dedicated family man,...
Shelley Harrington Cummings
Jan 26, 2025
Shelley Harrington Cummings, age 78, of Gulfport, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 26, 2025 at home surrounded by her family.
Shelley was born on April 4, 1946 in Jackson, MS. She attended Murrah High School in Jackson, MS, Emerson College in Boston, MA, and graduated from the University of Mississippi in 1967. Shelley was a former...
Richard Owen Crosby
Jan 26, 2025
Richard Owen Crosby, 82, of Gulfport died Sunday, January 26, 2025.
A private graveside service with military honors by the US Navy will be held at Biloxi National Cemetery.
Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Home, O'Neal Road, Gulfport, is honored to serve the family of Richard Crosby.
Leonard Hursey
Jan 25, 2025
Leonard Hursey, 67, of D'Iberville, MS passed away Saturday, January 25, 2025. He was born February 2, 1957.
No services are being held at this time.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Leonard Hursey.
Arlie Duane Lamas
Jan 25, 2025
Arlie Duane Lamas, 67, of Latimer, MS passed away on January 25, 2025.
He was born on November 22, 1957. He graduated from St. Martin High School and Perk. He was known as a standout baseball player who was a left-handed hard hitter as well as a hard thrower from the outfield. He retired from Ingalls Shipbuilding as a Draftsman/Designer. Arlie...
James Chester Beck
Jan 25, 2025
EMCM James Chester Beck, age 76, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025 in Gulfport, Mississippi.
Jim entered the U.S. Navy after graduating from high school. He spent the next 27 years touring the world from various classes of amphibious craft (LCUs, LSTs, etc.) and finished his seagoing career on a minesweeper (MSO), the USS Inflict. He made numerous 6-month deployments...
Leon Earl Kenney
Jan 25, 2025
It is with great sorrow that we announce the peaceful passing of Leon Earl Kenney, aged 83, on January 25, 2025. He passed away in his sleep, leaving behind a legacy of dedication and service to his family, his church, and his community.
Earl was born on September 14, 1941, in Lubbock, Texas, to Leon Orville Kenney and Jewel Alice (Bolton)...
Ngoc Van Nguyen
Jan 25, 2025
Ngoc Van Nguyen, 70, of D’Iberville, MS passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at Ocean Springs Hospital. He was born in Vietnam and retired as a fisherman.
Ngoc is preceded in death by his parents: Cuu Nguyen and Keo Nguyen; Wife: Nguyen Thi Nguyen; daughter, Kim Loan Nguyen; and brothers, Jimmy Nguyen and Ngot Nguyen.
Survivors include his children: Dung Nguyen...
Mary Ann Quave Rhodes
Jan 25, 2025
Mary Ann Quave Rhodes, age 94, entered eternal rest on January 25, 2025. Mary Ann was born in D’Iberville, MS to Peter Narcissus and Lima (Fayard) Quave on April 21, 1930.
Mary Ann attended St. Theresa’s Catholic Elementary School, Sacred Heart Girls High School and graduated from D’Iberville High School in 1948 where she received a gold medal for typing and...
Pamela Martin Griffin
Jan 24, 2025
Pamela Martin Griffin, 64, of Vancleave, MS passed away on January 24, 2025.
She was born on May 3, 1960 in O’Fallon, Illinois. She graduated from Biloxi High School. She served customers at Port O’Call in St. Martin for 30 years. She enjoyed planting and gardening. She was a fan of University of Alabama football and the band Styx. She provided...
Katie L. Seymour
Jan 23, 2025
Katie LaBreeska Seymour, 54, of Biloxi, MS passed away Thursday, January 23, 2025. She was born March 29, 1970 to Jack Warden and Lillian Richey.
After graduating high school, Katie worked at Walmart for over 21 years. In her free time, she enjoyed going on cruises, going to the beach, and fishing.
Katie is preceded in death by her parents, Jack Warden...
Lillie R. Marsh
Jan 23, 2025
Ms. Lillie R. Marsh, aged 74, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles W. & Ann A. Marsh; and her sister Mrs. Audrey Kent.
Lillie is survived by her sister, Mrs. Mabel Marsh Abrasley and her husband Bob of Sparks, NV; her daughters, Jennifer Hendrickson of Ocean Springs, MS and Mrs. Renee...
Brona Jean Freeman
Jan 23, 2025
On Thursday, January 23, 2025, retired Air Force Chief Master Sergeant Brona Jean (Dunbar) Freeman peacefully passed away at Brookdale Memory Care Center in Hattiesburg, MS, after a lengthy but valiant struggle with both Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases. She was 83 years old.
Brona was born in Lyons, Kansas on July 22, 1941 to the late Marguerite and Marcus Dunbar but...
Rebecca "Becky" "Pumpkin" Banks Jones
Jan 22, 2025
Rebecca “Becky” “Pumpkin” Banks Jones, 63 of Vancleave, MS passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 in Ocean Springs.
Becky was born in Los Angeles, CA on November 6, 1961 to Roger and Pauline Banks. She attended Ole Miss and the University of Mississippi. Becky was employed with American National Life Insurance Company in Biloxi, first as an agent and later...
Andrew Kenneth Creel
Jan 22, 2025
Andrew Kenneth Creel, 87, of Saucier, MS died Wednesday, January 22, 2025.
Private services for the family will be held at a later date.
Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Home, O'Neal Road, Gulfport, is honored to serve the family of Andrew Kenneth Creel.
Richard F. Quave Sr.
Jan 22, 2025
Richard Frank Quave, Sr., 80, of Vancleave, entered his eternal rest on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.
Richard was born on April 10, 1944 in Biloxi, MS and lived his first 8 years in Birmingham, AL before becoming a long-time resident of Vancleave, MS. He graduated from Vancleave High School in 1962. As a self-taught musician, he was well-known throughout his life...
Patricia "Patsy" Dees Jones
Jan 21, 2025
Patricia “Patsy” Dees Jones, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2025, at the age of 92. Her life was a remarkable journey filled with love, adventure, and dedication to her family and community.
Born on January 8, 1933, to Clifton Leroy Dees and Ionia Mills Dees, Patsy grew up on the Gulf Coast, where...
Jeffrey Paul Orth
Jan 20, 2025
Jeffrey Paul Orth, 68, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Monday, January 20, 2025, at his home.
He was born on February 7, 1956 in Streator, IL to Emory and Mildred Orth. After completing high school, he worked at Walmart in Jacksonville, FL. He enjoyed playing golf.
Jeffrey is preceded in death by his parents and a sibling, Ann Garey.
He is survived...
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