Obituaries
Bertha Lavada Waites Newell
Oct 16, 2024
Bertha Lavada Waites Newell, 74, of Vancleave, MS passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 in Vancleave.
Mrs. Newell was born in Biloxi, MS and was a resident of Vancleave for the last 25 years.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ras and Flora Campbell Waites; her grandson, Marcus Chase Williams; her sisters, Polly and Norma; and her brothers, Gavin,...
Bong Van Nguy
Oct 16, 2024
Bong Van Nguy, 80, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2024. Mr. Nguy was born in China on November 20, 1943.
A visitation will be held from 1 pm to 5 pm at the Howard Avenue Chapel of Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. On Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 10 am a Mass of Christian...
Elisha C. Stampley
Oct 16, 2024
Mr. Elisha Stampley, age 81, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2024.
Mr. Stampley was born December 18, 1942, in Foxworth, MS. He was a Vietnam War Veteran. He served in the U.S. Army for 25 years and received countless ribbons throughout his service. After his retirement from the military, he worked at Keesler Medical Center for 20...
Ruth Eileen Gilbert
Oct 15, 2024
Ruth Eileen Gilbert, 92, of Gulfport, MS passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2024. Mrs. Gilbert was born August 5, 1932 in North Dakota to George and Effie Gesell.
No services are being held at this time. Please check back for the full obituary.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Ruth Eileen Gilbert.
Francis Joseph Lawrence
Oct 15, 2024
Francis Joseph Lawrence, 84, spent a lifetime devoted to family, country, and community. A native and lifelong Biloxian, he was baptized at the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church and was a lifetime parishioner. He passed from this life on October 15, 2024.
The son of Anthony N. Lawrence and Teresa Calamari Lawrence, Francis graduated Notre Dame Catholic High...
Linda Clare Gabrich Bourgeois
Oct 15, 2024
Lifelong Biloxian, Linda Clare Gabrich Bourgeois, 82, was finally rejoined with her deceased loved ones and Creator on Tuesday, October 15, 2024. Linda was surrounded by her immediate family when she peacefully passed away at her Biloxi home. Linda’s large extended family and friends were supportive and present in her final days.
Linda was born December 9, 1941, “two days after...
Dona Joy Stephens
Oct 14, 2024
Dona Joy Stephens, age 80, passed away on October 14, 2024, at her home in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Dona was born on January 7, 1944 in Jackson, Mississippi. Her family moved around quite a bit, but some of her fondest memories as...
Kathryn Amelia "Kathy" Weekley Thornton
Oct 14, 2024
Kathryn Amelia "Kathy" Weekley Thornton, born in Biloxi in 1950, passed away on October 14, 2024, surrounded by family members, after a long and torturous fight with cancer.
Kathy is survived by and sorely missed by daughter, Amy Mazara Poulin; son, Adam Thornton; granddaughters, Ella Poulin and Brittany Coley; brothers, Donald W. Weekley, Jr. and Christopher E. Weekley. She was preceded...
Ralph Brown, Jr.
Oct 14, 2024
Mr. Ralph Brown, Jr., age 89, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Monday, October 14, 2024.
Mr. Brown was born on March 16, 1935 in Marion, North Carolina. He was a Vietnam War Veteran and Bronze Star recipient. He served in the U.S. Navy and retired from the U.S. Air Force.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Walter Edwards and...
Irene Brown
Oct 14, 2024
Irene Brown, age 81, of Long Beach, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2024 at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport.
Irene was born on May 19, 1943 in Gravity, IA to Glenn and Ruby Combs. She was a high school graduate and a homemaker. Irene enjoyed crafts and watching football.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors include her husband, James “Charlie”...
Vondell Miller
Oct 14, 2024
“Then, casting her eyes backward on the race which she had run, she shouted loud “Hosanna, Deliverance has come”.
On Monday October 14, 2024, our beloved Alyce Vondell Ware Miller was delivered unto that Grace of which she had sung all her life, and she now sings in the Heavenly chorus with those who’ve gone before.
Vondell was born on April 27,...
Eileen Mary Roll
Oct 13, 2024
Eileen Mary Roll traveled up to Heaven to be with God. She trusted God and is now where she was meant to be. She now has peace within, and as a child of God, her soul has freedom to laugh, to dance, to smile with friends, to praise, and to love each one of us forever.
She knew and believed that...
Mary Irene Beasley
Oct 13, 2024
Mary Reiford Beasley of Gulfport, MS formerly of North Boston, NY passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024, in Gulfport.
Mary had a strong sense of community and a deep seated belief in the sharing of one’s time and talent as a way of giving back. Her heart and home were always open. Growing up as a Girl Scout, it was...
Brent Adams
Oct 12, 2024
William Brent Adams, age 48, of Gulfport, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2024 in Brunswick, GA.
Brent was born on February 27, 1976 in Gulfport to William H. Adams “Bert” and Diana S. Adams. He graduated from Gulfport High School and was the owner of Adams Flowers and Gulf Coast Wholesale Florist. In his later years, Brent was a heavy...
Gregory Claude Lewis
Oct 10, 2024
We lost a very dear friend this week; Gregory Claude Lewis (L'enfant Terrible).
Greg was the grandson of Pulitzer Prize-winning author, Sinclair Lewis and renowned International correspondent, Dorothy Thompson. He was born the second son of Michael and Bernadette Lewis. His older brother was the late, John Paul Lewis.
Greg inherited many talents and traits from his ancestors. He was complex, intelligent,...
Curtis Fryou
Oct 10, 2024
Curtis Eugene Fryou, 69, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away Thursday, October 10, 2024. Curtis was born January 23, 1955 in Biloxi, MS to Charles and Elsie Fryou.
Curtis graduated from Biloxi High School. Following high school, he attended Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, where he received his associates degree. After graduating, Curtis joined the Coast Guard. Once his time in...
William Patrick Hudachek
Oct 8, 2024
William "Bill" Patrick Hudachek, 70, passed away peacefully overnight at his home in Vancleave, MS on Tuesday, October 8, 2024.
Bill was born in Oakland, CA on September 19, 1954. The family moved to Ocean Springs in 1963 for the startup of the Standard Oil Refinery in Pascagoula, Bill was a lifelong resident of the MS Gulf Coast.
He attended Santa Maria...
Shirley Mae Ryan
Oct 8, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Shirley Mae Ryan, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Shirley peacefully passed away on October 8, 2024, in Peachtree Corners, GA, at the age of 83.
Born on November 8, 1940, in Biloxi, MS, Shirley remained a lifelong resident of her hometown, which held a special place in...
Gerald James Hopkins Sr.
Oct 8, 2024
Gerald James Hopkins, Sr., a beloved architect and founder of Hopkins Associates, passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 8, 2024, at the age of 83. Born on August 19, 1941, Jerry's journey began in Biloxi where he was born on August 19, 1941, and lived his whole life. As a child he lived on Lameuse Street with his...
Raymond Leslie Van Valkenburg
Oct 8, 2024
Raymond Leslie Van Valkenburg of Ocean Springs, MS, aged 77, passed away peacefully on October 8. Born on April 14, 1947, in Ottawa, Kansas, Raymond was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, known for his generosity and love for the outdoors.
A proud military veteran, Raymond served his country with honor and continued to give back to his community as...
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