Obituaries

Rebecca Louise Trehern

Rebecca Louise Trehern

May 5, 2023

Rebecca Louise Trehern was born January 23, 1944 in Pascagoula, MS. After a lengthy battle with cancer, she passed away peacefully on May 5, 2023. There will be no more tears or sadness or pain as she fellowships with family at the feet of Jesus. She was born with a love and fascination of the medical profession. You might have seen...

Jerry Lee Simmons

Jerry Lee Simmons

May 4, 2023

Jerry Lee Simmons, 77 of Vancleave, MS passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2023.

He was born on November 25, 1945 in Boonville, MS to Paul and Annie Simmons. He completed school up to the seventh grade. He was the co-owner of J&M Custom Cabinets in Ocean Springs with his wife, Mary. He loved to fish and hunt.

Jerry was...

Norman Ray Davenport

Norman Ray Davenport

May 4, 2023

 

Norman Ray Davenport, age 85, of Long Beach, passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2023 at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport.

Norman was born on February 20, 1938 in the Mississippi Delta to Charles and Mattie Davenport. He worked as a contractor, roofer, and Mechanic. He enjoyed Spending time with his family, fishing, and football.

Norman is survived by his...

Vernon F. Letort

Vernon F. Letort

May 4, 2023

Vernon F. Letort, 81 of Latimer, MS, passed away at his home on May 4, 2023. 

He was born in Philadelphia, PA on January 3, 1942. He grew up in the St. Martin community, attended Notre Dame Catholic schools before graduating from St. Martin High in 1959.

Vernon was a self-taught carpenter that was regarded as an expert by many...

Ret. CMSgt Ronald Stanley

Ret. CMSgt Ronald Stanley

May 3, 2023

 

Retired CMSgt Ronald Stanley, age 80, of Pass Christian, passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2023.

Ronald was born December 9, 1942 in Tifton, GA. He graduated from Bremen High School in Bremen, GA. Ronald served in the U.S. Air Force where he received several awards including the Meritorious Service Medal and the Air Force Commendation Medal with three...

Robert Charles Ferro

Robert Charles Ferro

May 3, 2023

Robert Charles "Bob" Ferro, 81, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Wednesday May 3, 2023 in Gulfport.

Bob was born in Chicago, IL on August 12, 1941.  He served his country in the US Army for 14 years and the Army Guard and Reserves for a total of 28 years of military service.  He loved antique cars and car races,...

Susan Frances Quave

Susan Frances Quave

May 3, 2023

 

Susan Frances Quave, 78, of D’Iberville, MS passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 in Gulfport.

Ms. Quave was born in Biloxi and was a lifelong resident of D’Iberville. She was employed for over 30 years at Howard Memorial Hospital and Biloxi Regional Hospital as a registered nurse. Ms. Quave loved her dogs and enjoyed being outside bird watching...

Charlotte Rae Shrock

Charlotte Rae Shrock

May 2, 2023

Charlotte Shrock, age 81, of Biloxi passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2023.

Mrs. Shrock was a resident of both FL and the MS Gulf Coast.  She was a graduate of St. Martin High School and studied at William Carey University. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Biloxi and a longtime nursery coordinator in her career.  Family...

Rebecca "Becky" McLain

Rebecca "Becky" McLain

May 2, 2023

Rebecca “Becky” Rae McLain (nee Karns), 78 of Ocean Springs, passed away peacefully on the morning of May 2, 2023 with her daughter and son-in-law by her side.

Becky, as she was known to all who loved her, was born in Santa Monica, CA on December 11, 1944 to Randolph Hughey Karns and Rachel Crew Karns. She eventually settled in...

William Thomas Hudson

William Thomas Hudson

May 2, 2023

William Thomas Hudson, age 82, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on September 30, 1940. He worked for Bellande Beer Company for over 20 years and also worked at Keesler Air Force Base. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, farming and gardening.

William is preceded in death by...

Hazel Bates McDonald

Hazel Bates McDonald

May 2, 2023

 

Our beautiful and loving mother, Hazel Bates McDonald, age 98, a resident of Pass Christian, went to her heavenly home surrounded by family and friends on Tuesday, May 2, 2023.

Hazel was a pastel artist. She studied with Zel McMath and Quida Tanner. Hazel was a member of both the Gulfport and Pass Christian Art Associations. Her greatest achievements...

Robert "Bob" Jenkins, Jr.

Robert "Bob" Jenkins, Jr.

May 1, 2023

Bob Jenkins, 68, passed away Monday, May 1, 2023 in Ocean Springs, MS.He was born on August 31, 1954 in San Antonio, TX. He went to Biloxi High School before obtaining his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Southern Mississippi. He loved to go out on the boat, watch the Saints play football, and his home on Belle Fontaine Beach....

Bette Alford

Bette Alford

Apr 30, 2023

Bette Alford, age 93, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2023.

She was transferred to Radney Funeral Home in Mobile, AL for services.

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Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Bette Alford.

Dale Arnold Snyder

Dale Arnold Snyder

Apr 30, 2023

 

Dale Arnold Snyder was born on February 25, 1947 and passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, April 30, 2023 surrounded by family after a brief illness.Dale was lifelong resident of Ocean Springs, MS. He married his wife Deborah Pitalo-Snyder in April of 1986. Together they shared 5 children, 13 grandchildren, and 1 great-granddaughter. Dale was a 1965 graduate of Ocean...

Gerald "Jerry" Miller

Gerald "Jerry" Miller

Apr 29, 2023

Gerald “Jerry” Sidney Miller, age 89, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on April 29, 2023.

Jerry was born in Alhambra, CA. He earned a B.A. from St. Phillips University in Enid, Oklahoma. He had a full career in the Air Force, where he served 30 years and retired a Colonel. He owned Stan Ramsey Realty in Ocean Springs, MS...

Donald Gray Tesh, Sr.

Donald Gray Tesh, Sr.

Apr 29, 2023

Mr. Donald Gray Tesh, Sr., age 85, of Vancleave, MS passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2023.

There are no services scheduled at this time.

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Donald Tesh.

Linda Ann Moore Ruffin

Linda Ann Moore Ruffin

Apr 29, 2023

Mrs. Linda Ann (Moore) Ruffin, 82, went to be with the Lord on April 29th, 2023. 

She was born on May 22, 1940 in Pascagoula, MS. Linda grew up in Vancleave with numerous cousins and family members, where she completed all twelve years of school before obtaining her Associate Degree from MGCCC in Perkinston, MS. Throughout the years, she was...

Hoang Thi Nguyen

Hoang Thi Nguyen

Apr 29, 2023

Mrs. Hoang Thi Nguyen, age 77, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2023.

Mrs. Nguyen was born on March 10, 1946 in Vietnam. She was a member of Vietnamese Martyrs Catholic Church.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Hong Nguyen and Vo Nguyen; and by her husband, Soan Van Nguyen. Survivors include her daughters,...

Johnny Cripps Murdock

Johnny Cripps Murdock

Apr 28, 2023

Johnny “Jay” Cripps Murdock, 71, of Biloxi, MS, passed away at his home surrounded by family on Friday, April 28, 2023.

 

Jay was the first born to his two wonderful and loving parents, Johnny Walker Murdock and Norma Jean Murdock on February 3, 1952, in Albany, Georgia. They were a proud military family, and Jay graduated from Leilehua High...

Ervin Joseph Peterson, Jr.

Ervin Joseph Peterson, Jr.

Apr 27, 2023

Ervin Joseph Peterson, Jr. “E.J.”, age 80, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2023 in Kiln, MS.

E.J. was born on November 5, 1942 in Hancock County, MS to Ervin J. Peterson, Sr. and Ruth L. Peterson.  He graduated high school and worked as a welder, carpenter and mechanic.  E.J. enjoyed hunting, playing the guitar, reading his...