Obituaries
Heinz Schwarz
Mar 21, 2024
Heinz Schwarz, 88, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2024, in Gulfport.Mr. Schwarz immigrated to the United States many years ago. He moved to Gulfport, MS in 1996. He was active in real estate.​Survivors include his wife, Carol Schwarz; two children, Anita Curry and Kris Schwarz.There will be a graveside service on Friday, April 5, 2024, at...
Betty "Bebby" Milling Reeves
Mar 20, 2024
Betty Lois Milling Reeves, also known as Bebby by her grandchildren, was born on December 13, 1938, in Sebastopol, MS. She peacefully passed away surrounded by her family on March 20, 2024, at the age of 85, in Santa Rosa Beach, FL.
Betty was a dietician and home economics teacher. However, after her marriage, she dedicated her time to being a...
Christine B. Stewart
Mar 19, 2024
Christine B. Stewart of D’Iberville, MS departed this life on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. Christine was a recent resident of D’Iberville having spent the majority of her life on Cape Cod, MA and the Boston area. She was born and raised in Waban, MA where she attended Newton Public Schools and earned her teaching certificate from Suffolk University in Boston....
Linda Holley
Mar 19, 2024
Linda Holley, 73, of Ocean Springs passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2024. Linda was born July 25, 1950 in Kentucky to Harold Gibson and Peggy Radetic.
Linda was known for being a caretaker. In her free time, she enjoyed coloring and playing games and everyone loved her delicious fudge. Linda had a heart of gold and never met a stranger. She...
Thomas Joel Embry, Sr.
Mar 19, 2024
Thomas Joel Embry, Sr, 83 yrs. old, went home to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 19th, 2024. Oh, what a glorious day for him and all his loved ones that were waiting for him in heaven.
Joel was born in Dundee, MS on October 25th, 1940. He spent time in Oklahoma as a child before the family settled...
Mr. Andrew Paul Blahut
Mar 18, 2024
Mr. Andrew Paul “Andy” Blahut, age 86 of D’Iberville, MS passed away peacefully surrounded by family and love on Monday, March 18, 2024.
Andy was born April 12, 1937 in Pittsburgh (South Side), PA, and was formerly of Eighty-Four, PA. He was a graduate of Connelley Technical Institute in Pittsburgh, PA and attended Washington & Jefferson College in Washington, PA. He...
Chad Alan Bechhold
Mar 17, 2024
Chad Alan Bechhold, 41, of Gulfport, MS passed away Sunday, March 17, 2024. Chad was born June 28, 1982 in Grand Forks, North Dakota. He was a graduate of East Grand Forks Senior High school. He served in the United States Navy for 21 years ending his career as a highly decorated chief. He was a loving father, fantastic husband,...
Andrew "DJ" Parker IV
Mar 16, 2024
Andrew Parker, IV, affectionately known as “DJ”, aged 4, of Tampa, Florida, tragically passed away on March 16th, 2024, in Ruskin, Florida. Born on August 28, 2019, in Meridian, Mississippi, DJ brought immense joy and love into the lives of his parents, Andrew Parker, III, and Ashley B Parker.
From an early age, DJ exhibited an extraordinary thirst for knowledge and...
Emery David Fortner
Mar 16, 2024
Emery David Fortner, Jr., age 72, of Gulfport, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024.Mr. Fortner was born in George County, MS and was a retired truck driver.A private graveside service will be held at Finley Cemetery in Gulfport. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport is honored to serve the Fortner family.
Willard "Billy" Anderson, Jr.
Mar 15, 2024
Willard “Billy” Anderson Jr., age 78, of Vancleave, MS passed away on Friday, March 15, 2024.
Billy was born on February 2, 1946 in Alabama. He attended Satsuma High School in Alabama and worked at Gollott’s Transfer and Storage in Biloxi for 45 years. He enjoyed watching football and golf on TV and enjoyed going to car races with his kids....
Michelle T. Wade
Mar 14, 2024
Michelle T. Wade was 56 years old when she passed away at her home in Vancleave, MS on the morning of Thursday, March 14, 2024. Michelle was born on January 3, 1968 to Ron and Cathy Robbins in Colorado Springs, CO.
Later in life, Michelle moved to Mississippi where she was loved and adored by Wayne and Julee Hammersly, who claimed...
Robert "Bobby" Dannelley
Mar 14, 2024
Robert “Bobby” Dannelley, Jr., age 82, of Biloxi, passed away in his home on Thursday, March 14, 2024.
Bobby was born on July 30, 1941 in Biloxi to Robert W. Dannelley and Mercedes Desporte Dannelley. He graduated from Biloxi High School in 1959. After graduating, Bobby served in the U.S. Navy for four years. He finished a 42-year career at Ingalls...
R.E. Brewer
Mar 13, 2024
R.E. Brewer, 90, of Vanlceave, MS passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2024. He was born in Clara, MS to Charlie and Eliza Brewer on January 22, 1934.No services are being held at this time.Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of R.E. Brewe
Ethel Delores Crocker Smith
Mar 13, 2024
Ethel Delores Crocker Smith was born in Lumberton, MS, on May 15, 1946, to the union of Woods Crocker and Blanche Watts Crocker. She went to be with her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at the age 77.
Ethel worked in the field of nursing for many years. She received her Associate Degree in Nursing from Indiana University; a...
Sherry Ann Sutterfield
Mar 13, 2024
Sherry Ann Sutterfield, 53, of Vancleave, MS passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2024. Sherry was born May 23, 1970 to Elvin and Myrtle Waltman.
Sherry was a native and lifelong resident of Vancleave. She was previously employed by Ingalls Shipyard, where she worked in the Planner Pipe Department. She was a member of Beulah Baptist Church and the Vancleave Live Oak...
Peter R. Wood
Mar 12, 2024
Peter R. Wood, 77, of Biloxi, MS passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2024. Peter was born August 31, 1946.No services are being held at this time.Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Peter R. Wood.
Richard Carl Klaft
Mar 12, 2024
Richard Carl (Dutch, Pop) Klaft, 94, of Gulfport, MS, passed peacefully in his sleep on March 12, 2024 at his home with close family.
Richard was born June 13, 1929 in Ludington, MI to Lena and Walter Klaft. He was married September 20, 1968 to Sondra Nadine Nee Tipton in Biloxi, MS who proceeded him in passing. He was proceeded in...
Ida Amelia Franke Ladnier Shaw
Mar 12, 2024
Ida Amelia Franke Ladnier Shaw passed peacefully on March 12, 2024 at her home with close family and friends. She celebrated her 105th birthday this year in January. Originally born in Pascagoula, Mississippi, while her father had a mechanic’s shop near the gate to Ingalls Shipbuilding, she has lived in Lizana since 1952.
In addition to her many activities, she traveled...
Janet Louise Mallette
Mar 11, 2024
Janet Louise Mallette, 69, of Biloxi, MS passed away Monday, March 11, 2024. Janet was born February 6, 1955.
She attended school in Biloxi. Following graduation, she began working. Her most recent job, was with the Biloxi School District as a cafeteria worker, where she stayed for many years. In her free time, she enjoying spending time with and taking care...
Tommy T. Saunders
Mar 11, 2024
Tommy T. Saunders, age 77, of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, died Monday, March 11, 2024.
Tommy was born April 2, 1946, in Cleveland, Mississippi, to the late William and Olive John Tucker, and was raised by his late maternal grandparents John Pullen and Olive Saunders. He graduated from Cleveland High School in June, 1964, and later from Delta State University in Cleveland,...
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