Obituaries

Hilda "Sue" Jones

Hilda "Sue" Jones

Feb 4, 2024

Hilda Sue Jones, 80 of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away Sunday, February 4, 2024, in Gulfport, MS.

She was born July 20, 1943 in Biloxi, MS, to John Hilton Windham and Betty Sue Windham.  Sue was a graduate of Biloxi High School and the University of Southern Mississippi.   She worked as an elementary school teacher in Ocean Springs, Biloxi, and...

Thomas James "Tom" Schoemann

Thomas James "Tom" Schoemann

Feb 3, 2024

Thomas James “Tom” Schoemann, native of Buffalo, New York and longtime Ocean Springs resident, died unexpectedly on Saturday, February 3, 2024.  

Born on November 28, 1964, Tom was a prince, the only son in a sea of sisters. Growing up, he never made a sandwich or ironed a shirt because his sisters were more than happy to take care of...

Dorothy "Dot" Hester

Dorothy "Dot" Hester

Feb 3, 2024

Dorothy "Dot" Lidier Freeman Hester, 86 of Vancleave, MS passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2024 peacefully at her residence. She was born on January 29, 1938 in Biloxi, MS to Lidier "Cotton" and Elsie Freeman. Dot was a loving mother, devoted wife with a firey spirit who will be greatly missed by her family and friends.



Dorothy was preceded in...

Carolyn "Granny" Elaine Simmons

Carolyn "Granny" Elaine Simmons

Feb 2, 2024

It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of Carolyn “Granny” Elaine Simmons. Born September 7, 1944, she lived in Gulfport most of her life.  There she raised three children and taught them the power of faith and love.  Carolyn was a dedicated member of First Baptist Church of Gulfport, and her Sunday school class and...

Doris Salley Welch

Doris Salley Welch

Feb 2, 2024

Doris Salley Welch went to her heavenly home to be with her Lord and Savior on February 2, 2024, at the age of 91. Doris was born on July 3, 1932, to the late James Edward and Mary Annie Solomon Salley in Roxboro, N.C.  

Doris began working at the young age of 12 in the ticket booth at the Palace...

Carole Ann Bourgeois

Carole Ann Bourgeois

Feb 2, 2024

Carole Ann Bourgeois, 87, of Clinton, MS, formerly of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on Friday, February 2, 2024 in Clinton.

Carole was born on October 16, 1936 in New Orleans, LA to William Joseph and Anna (Hebert) Finnorn. She was a graduate of St. Mary’s Dominican, “Dominican”, Catholic High School. She completed several English classes at North Texas State University...

Richard Lee Norton Jr.

Richard Lee Norton Jr.

Feb 1, 2024

Richard “Rich” Lee Norton, Jr., 57, of Biloxi, MS, lost his 18 month battle to cancer. Born in Rochester, NY on August 7, 1966 to Richard Lee Norton, Sr. and Patricia Ransom, Rich passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2024 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family.

Rich graduated from Ocean Springs High School in 1984. He attended...

Dale E. Hanshew

Dale E. Hanshew

Jan 31, 2024

Dale E. Hanshew, 65, of Long Beach. MS, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and son was born on January 25, 1959, and passed away on January 31, 2024, after a short illness.

He was preceded in death by his father, Rev. Adam F. Hanshew, Sr. and a son Alex Hanshew.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 37...

Paul Russo

Paul Russo

Jan 30, 2024

Paul Russo, age 72 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away Tuesday, January 30, 2024.

Paul was born in Japan and was part of an Air Force military family and lived between San Bernandino, California and Japan until he moved to Ocean Springs in 1991, where he became a resident until the time of his death.  

Paul was also in the military...

Carol J Eaves

Carol J Eaves

Jan 30, 2024

Carol J. Eaves, age 62, of Vancleave passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2024. 

There are no services are scheduled at this time. 

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Carol J. Eaves.

Elizabeth Ann Lewis

Elizabeth Ann Lewis

Jan 30, 2024

Elizabeth Ann Lewis, 51, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 in Gulfport.

She was born on December 22, 1972 in Minot, North Dakota where she attended Mayport High School.  She was a homemaker who enjoyed music and spending time with her grandchildren.

Liz was preceded in death by her father, Frank G. Stoeffler.  She is survived by her...

Ellen Louise Gilchrist

Ellen Louise Gilchrist

Jan 30, 2024

Ellen Louise Gilchrist, renowned author, mother, grandmother, and friend, died peacefully in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, in the early evening of January 30, 2024, surrounded by family. She was 88 years old.

Born in Vicksburg, Mississippi, on February 20, 1935, to Aurora Alford Gilchrist, and William Garth Gilchrist, Jr., Ms Gilchrist spent her youth at Hopedale Plantation, Issaquena County, Mississippi, and in...

D'Ante Terrel Burks

D'Ante Terrel Burks

Jan 29, 2024

D’Ante Terel Burks “Turtle”, age 25, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Monday, January 29, 2024 in Gulfport, MS.

D’Ante was born on October 5, 1993 in Rockville, New York. He was a graduate of Café Climb and worked at Cracker Barrel. He enjoyed cooking, being a class clown, listening to the Blues and spending the time with his family.

He is...

James Earl Hickman

James Earl Hickman

Jan 29, 2024

James Earl Hickman, 85, a beloved father & grandfather, was born on September 25, 1938 and passed away on January 29, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. James lived in D'Iberville, Mississippi for over sixty years, but frequently visited his family in his hometown of Greenville, Alabama. He was preceded in death by his parents, Milton and Vallie Hickman; his wife,...

Irvin Jackson

Irvin Jackson

Jan 27, 2024

Irvin Jackson, 73, of Vancleave, MS passed away January 27, 2024. Irvin was born June 4, 1950 in Biloxi, MS.

No services are being held at this time.

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Irvin Jackson.

James Anthony "Jimmy" Taranto

James Anthony "Jimmy" Taranto

Jan 27, 2024

James Anthony “Jimmy” Taranto, 74, of Biloxi, MS passed away at his home on Saturday, January 27, 2024.

Jimmy was born on September 29, 1949 in Biloxi, MS to Leborio “Giggolo” Taranto and Ruth Parkman Taranto. He graduated from Biloxi High School and received his Bachelors Degree from Delta State University. Jimmy was employed as an umpire at Keesler Air Force...

Norman Reed Roberts-Fountain "The Candy Man"

Norman Reed Roberts-Fountain "The Candy Man"

Jan 27, 2024

Norman Reed Roberts-Fountain, age 71, of Biloxi, passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2024.

Norman was born on April 23, 1952 to the late William Russell Roberts and Esther Bangs. He graduated D’Iberville High School and earned his Associate’s degree from MGCCC, Perkinston Campus. Norman served 4 years in the United States Navy and served four cruises on USS Kennedy. He...

Joel Kenneth Stallings, Sr.

Joel Kenneth Stallings, Sr.

Jan 26, 2024

Mr. Joel Kenneth Stallings, Sr., age 77, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Friday, January 26, 2024.

Mr. Stallings was born on June 19, 1946 in Rector, Arkansas and was a resident of the Gulf Coast for over 57 years. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran, formerly employed with Johnson Diesel Service and former owner of Stallings Truck and Marine...

Rita Loretta Martinez Allen

Rita Loretta Martinez Allen

Jan 26, 2024

Rita Loretta Martinez Allen born to William and Theresa Martinez in New Orleans, LA passed away with her children by her side on January 26, 2024, 35,784 days from her birth on February 5,1926. 

Having lost her dad the day after her 4th birthday, Mrs. Allen was raised in Shell Beach, LA by her single mom with the help of her...

James "JD" Reeves

James "JD" Reeves

Jan 25, 2024

James “JD” Reeves of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at the age of 67. JD was born in 1956, in Hobbs, New Mexico, to the late Lee and Ruth Reeves.

He will be greatly missed but his memory will be kept alive by his cherished wife, Nell Boudreaux Reeves; his sons, Chad (Hilda) Boudreaux and...

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