Obituaries
William "Bill" Hatch Sanford
Mar 23, 2023
William “Bill” Hatch Sanford, Jr., age 71, of Gulfport, Mississippi, passed into heaven on March 23, 2023.
William was born to William and Dorothy Sanford on March 6, 1952, in New Orleans, Louisiana. As a small child, his parents moved him to the Mississippi Gulf Coast, but he always loved NOLA. William graduated from Gulfport East High in 1971. He...
Judith Kyser Jomp
Mar 23, 2023
Judith Kyser Jomp, 74, passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at her home in Gulfport.
She was born in Southport, FL on March 26, 1948 to John Thomas “J.T.” Kyser and Fannie Rogers Kyser. Her greatest joy was being a mother and grandmother.
Judith was preceded in death by her parents and her siblings, Roger, Leslie and Charlotte.
She...
Edna E. Blalock
Mar 22, 2023
Edna E. Blalock, passed away March 22, 2023.
Mrs. Blalock was transferred to Brookhaven Funeral Home in Brookhaven, MS. A full obituary can be viewed at Obituary | Edna E Blalock of Liberty, Mississippi | Brookhaven Funeral Home
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Edna E. Blalock.
James Larry Smith
Mar 22, 2023
James Larry Smith, age 80, of Biloxi, passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, in Gulfport.
James was born on June 22, 1942, in Weston, West Virginia, to parents Adrian Glenn Smith and Nancy Keaton. After graduating high school, he joined the United States Air Force and proudly served for 30 years. During his service, he received the following...
Bryan Steven Dodge
Mar 21, 2023
Bryan Steven Dodge, 72, of Saucier, MS passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 in Gulfport.
Mr. Dodge was born in Gulfport, MS on June 15, 1950 to Jennings Bryan Dodge and Patricia Fae Johnson. He was a sergeant (E5) in the U.S. Army National Guard. Mr. Dodge enjoyed Cruisin’ the Coast and especially spending time with his family.
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Wayne H. Wooten
Mar 21, 2023
Wayne H. Wooten, age 71, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on March 21, 2023 in Stone County, MS.
He was born on February 2, 1952 in Sardis, MS to Joe Lee Wooten and Ola Mae Herron. He was a graduate of St. Martin High School. He was a Veteran of the United States Air Force after serving for twenty...
Rita Joan Bass-Bartley
Mar 19, 2023
Rita Joan (Joan) Bass-Bartley, age 93, has passed away.
Joan was born in New Orleans, LA, at the old Charity Hospital. She was a loving and devoted mother. She grew up and lived as a resident of Biloxi, Mississippi for most of her 93 years. Her father was a baker at the Veteran’s Administration, part owner of...
Nancy Swetman Breeland
Mar 19, 2023
Nancy Breeland, age 89 of Biloxi, MS passed away on March 19, 2023. She was born in Biloxi, MS on October 5, 1933. She was the daughter of Glenn L. Swetman and June Read Swetman and wife of the late Albert L. Breeland for 63 years. She is survived by her brother, Chevis Swetman (Marcia); sister, June McGown (Bill);...
Bessie Mae Moore Bennett
Mar 19, 2023
Bessie Mae Bennett, age 67 of Vancleave, MS passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2023 in New Orleans, LA.
She was born on March 4, 1956 in Vancleave, MS to Napoleon and Cornelia Moore. She attended school up until the eighth grade. She was a homemaker. Some of her specialty foods were Beef tips and Spaghetti, Dressing at Christmas, and...
Geneva Louise Thomas
Mar 18, 2023
Geneva Louise Thomas, 83, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2023 in Biloxi.
Mrs. Thomas was transferred from Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home on Howard Avenue in Biloxi to Forest Lawn Funeral Home in Saraland, AL for services.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Geneva Louise Thomas.
Amareeon Machi-Mason Carter
Mar 18, 2023
Amareeon Machi Mason Carter, 19, of Gulfport, Mississippi passed away suddenly on March 18, 2023. Amareeon was born on August 6, 2003 to Jacquelynn Rose Curry in Gulfport, Mississippi.
Amareeon graduated distinguished from Gulfport High School in 2021. After graduating, he went on to work for O’Briens Diesel Mechanic. Following that, he went to work for DHD offshore services with...
Margaret Eileen Verdegan
Mar 18, 2023
Eileen Verdegan, age 73, of Saucier, MS passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2023.
Eileen was a longtime resident of the MS Gulf Coast. She graduated from PMHS in 1967 and went on to earn an Associates Degree from PRCC in 1969 and a Bachelor of Science degree majoring in Elementary Education from MS University of MS for Women in...
Lisa Garner Boone
Mar 18, 2023
Lisa Garner Boone, age 61, of Gulfport, MS died Saturday, March 18, 2023 following a fierce battle with breast cancer.
She was born in New Orleans, LA on September 11, 1961 to parents B.J. “Jack” Garner and Carrie Dillard Garner. Lisa grew up in Gulfport with her sister, Debbie Ward, and was a graduate of USM with a degree in...
James Allen Williams, Sr.
Mar 17, 2023
Mr. James Allen Williams, Sr., age 75, of Ocean Springs, Mississippi passed away on Friday, March 17, 2023.
Mr. James was born on November 8, 1947 to James Augustus Williams and Violet Williams in Montgomery, Alabama. He was a long-time resident of the MS Gulf Coast. He received his Master's of electrician degree at MGCCC. He was employed at Ingalls,...
Dianne Lee Deason Cochran
Mar 17, 2023
Dianne Lee Deason Cochran, age 74, of Biloxi, passed away on Friday, March 17, 2023, in Biloxi, MS. After battling heart disease, she was welcomed into heaven on Friday, March 17, 2023, by her loved ones who were waiting for her.
Dianne was born on August 9, 1948, at Southern Baptist Hospital in New Orleans, LA. She graduated from...
Jeanne Rawlinson
Mar 17, 2023
Jeanne Rawlinson, age 89, of Ocean Springs, passed away on Friday, March 17, 2023.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, March 31, 2023 at Finley Cemetery. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport is honored to serve the Rawlinson family.
Robert Barrett Fishman
Mar 17, 2023
Our beloved Robert Barrett Fishman tragically left us on March 17, 2023.
Preceding his untimely departure from this world was his grandparents, Ann & Frank Macklin and Hal & Rhoda Fishman and various aunts & uncles. He has left behind a loving family mother, Kathleen Macklin; father, William “Bill” Fishman (DeAnn); and sister, Nicole Lee (Alex). He was also...
Paulette Cox Mclain
Mar 16, 2023
Mary Paulette Cox Mclain, age 66 of Waveland, passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2023.
Paulette was born on September 8, 1956 at Southern Baptist Hospital in New Orleans, LA, the daughter of Paul Cox Sr. and Rita Bopp Cox. Paulette’s life was devoted to her children and grandchildren, as well as all those she called family. She worked 20+...
Patricia Ann Beach
Mar 14, 2023
Patricia Ann Beach, age 81, passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2023.
She attended Grace Memorial Baptist Church in Gulfport where she had many friends who supported her in her journey with Christ. Patricia was passionate about cooking and loved to read.
Her husband of 60 years, Delaine Beach, preceded her in death. Together, they raised three children; Gary...
Tony Vernon Moss
Mar 14, 2023
Mr. Tony Vernon Moss, age 65, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2023.
There are no services scheduled at this time.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Moss.
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