Obituaries

Patricia Ann Cosmich Kuluz

Patricia Ann Cosmich Kuluz

Aug 7, 2024

Patricia Ann “Patsy” Cosmich Kuluz, 84, went home to her Heavenly Father, on Wednesday, August 7, 2024. Patsy was born March 12, 1940, in Biloxi, and raised on Point Cadet. She attended St. Michael Elementary School and graduated from Sacred Heart Academy. Patsy was married to the late Peter James Kuluz for fifty-five years and together they had seven children...

Rebecca Marie Swords

Rebecca Marie Swords

Aug 6, 2024

Rebecca Marie Swords, age 81, of Gulfport, passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2024.

Rebecca was born on October 25, 1942 in Mississippi. She was a resident of the coast most of her life. Rebecca was a member of Seventh Day Adventist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James Wayne Swords and her parents, Cyrus Ethel and Margaret Reese...

Barbara Ann "Teddy" Lepre

Barbara Ann "Teddy" Lepre

Aug 6, 2024

Barbara Ann “Teddy” Lepre, 77, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at her home in Gulfport. 

Barbara was born in Biloxi on May 10, 1947 in the old Biloxi Hospital on Highway 90. Growing up, Barbara was nicknamed “Teddy” by her Uncle Jimmy Lepre, which always humored her. She attended St. Theresa Catholic Elementary and graduated from...

Janet Lee Smith

Janet Lee Smith

Aug 6, 2024

Janet Lee Smith, age 85, of Gulfport, passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2024.

Janet was born on August 23, 1938 in Belleville, IL. She was employed at the MGCCC Bookstore. Janet volunteered at O’Neal Road Church of Christ. She enjoyed doing needlework on plastic canvas, Atlanta Braves baseball, and baking with her granddaughter.

Janet was preceded in death by her husband,...

Patricia Ann Shorey

Patricia Ann Shorey

Aug 5, 2024

Patricia Ann Shorey, age 92, of D'Iberville, MS passed away on Monday, August 5, 2024.

Patricia was born on September 24, 1931 in New York, NY to the late Clarence William Kinsman and Helen Balentyne. She was a high school graduate and served in the US Navy. During her spare time, she enjoyed knitting, gardening and cooking. She loved to travel...

Bobby Ray Messer, Sr

Bobby Ray Messer, Sr

Aug 5, 2024

Bobby Ray Messer, Sr., age 90, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Monday, August 5, 2024.

Bobby was born in Decatur, Al. and graduated from Austinville High School in Decatur Al. He attended Instructors School, Class C-1 6834 from August 19, 1968 to September 13, 1968. “L” Course (Leadership) Instructors School “A” Course (Basic Instructor Training).

Bobby proudly served the US Navy...

Tammala Lyn Carr

Tammala Lyn Carr

Aug 5, 2024

Tammala Lyn Carr, age 62, of Kiln, MS passed away on Monday, August 5, 2024.

There are no services scheduled at this time. 

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Tammala Lyn Carr.

Dorothy W. Eleuterius

Dorothy W. Eleuterius

Aug 4, 2024

Dorothy W. Eleuterius, 94, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2024 in Ocean Springs.

Mrs. Eleuterius was born on August 13, 1929 in Winchester, VA to Stanley Eugene Weir and Frances Lillian Hummer. She was employed with D’Iberville High School for 27 years. Mrs. Eleuterius enjoyed cooking.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jules D. Eleuterius;...

D David Tiegland

D David Tiegland

Aug 4, 2024

It is difficult to say goodbye to someone that you love with all your heart and soul. It is with a heavy heart that I inform you my best friend and loving husband, D David Tiegland, was called Home to Heaven August 4th, at 11:09AM, while he was surrounded by his loving family. 

David fought a courageous battle with cancer this...

Robert Lee "LeeBug" Braddock Jr.

Robert Lee "LeeBug" Braddock Jr.

Aug 4, 2024

Robert Lee "LeeBug" Braddock Jr., 57, of Biloxi, MS passed away Sunday, August 4, 2024. Robert was born on June 5, 1967 in Biloxi, MS to Robert and Constance Braddock.

 In his free time, he enjoyed fishing and crabbing with Maw and Paw and watching Saints football. 

He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert Lee Braddock Sr. and Constance Victoria...

Robin Darlene Caldwell

Robin Darlene Caldwell

Aug 4, 2024

Robin Darlene Caldwell, 58, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2024 in Gulfport.

Mrs. Caldwell was born on February 4, 1966 at Eglin AFB, FL to Basil Ray and Oundrea Darlene Hershberger. She was a Biloxi High School graduate, Class of 1984 and a retired office manager. Mrs. Caldwell was a New Orleans Saints fan, a beach lover,...

John Riley Young

John Riley Young

Aug 3, 2024

John Riley Young, 87, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2024 in Ocean Springs.

Mr. Young was born on October 14, 1936 in Oxford, KS to Harold and Dora Bowman Young and graduated from Oxford High School in 1954. Following high school and community college, John worked for Boeing Aircraft in Wichita, KS. He later moved to...

Lance Lee Jordan

Lance Lee Jordan

Aug 3, 2024

Lance Lee Jordan, age 69, of Gulfport, passed away at his home on Saturday, August 3, 2024.

Lance was born on April 12, 1955 in Biloxi. He worked as a Journeyman Machinist. He liked watching old western movies. Lance crafted machine parts and forged knives, but most of all, he had a lifelong passion for guns and firearms.

Lance was preceded in...

Warren B Doussan, Sr.

Warren B Doussan, Sr.

Aug 3, 2024

Warren Bernard Doussan, Sr., age 93, passed to his eternal rest on Saturday, August 3, 2024. Warren is survived by his beloved wife of 67 years, Lynn Hope Doussan; his daughters, Jeanne Galjour (Jess), Yvonne Borck, and Denise Oubre (Todd); 9 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; and one sister, Stella Golden. He was predeceased by one son, Warren Bernard Doussan, Jr.;...

William R. LeBlanc

William R. LeBlanc

Aug 2, 2024

William R. LeBlanc (AKA) PawPaw passed away August 2, 2024 at the young age of 93. He was aiming for the 100 mark.

He resided in Biloxi, MS for 64 years. He traveled extensively while in the military and working with Civil Service. William was born in Morse, LA. He served in the US Military for 26 years until his retirement...

Sondra Lee Bruno

Sondra Lee Bruno

Aug 2, 2024

Sondra Lee “Sandy” Bruno, age 86, passed away Friday, August 2, 2024. She had been a resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast since 1969. Sandy was born in Berkeley, California in 1938. She graduated from Berkeley High School. While living there, she met and married the love of her life, Dave Bruno. The family lived in California until moving to...

Wanda Wilkes Huska

Wanda Wilkes Huska

Aug 1, 2024

Wanda Jeanine Wilkes Huska, 73, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away Thursday, August 1, 2024. Wanda was born December 2, 1950 to Walter and Audrey Wilkes.

Wanda was a longtime resident of the MS Gulf Coast. She enjoyed traveling, fishing, and camping with her husband. She especially cherished family gatherings around her table.

She is preceded in death by her loving husband,...

Philip Jean Schena

Philip Jean Schena

Jul 30, 2024

Phllip J. Schena, age 86, of Biloxi, MS passed away on July 30, 2024 at the USA University Hospital in Mobile, AL.

Philip was born on November 2, 1937 in Cuba, NY. He was a graduate of Cuba Central High, Cuba, New York. He had many awards. He was a MSGT in the US Air Force. Phillip enjoyed reading, cooking and...

Jo Rea Rayborn Williams

Jo Rea Rayborn Williams

Jul 30, 2024

Jo Rea Rayborn Williams, aged 83, of Ramsey Springs, MS, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, after a mercifully short battle with cancer. Born on December 14, 1940, in Marion County, MS, Jo Rea was the beloved daughter of Ellis Rayborn and Mary Alberta "Bertie" Singley.

Jo Rea was preceded in death by her husband of over...

Hoa Thi Do

Hoa Thi Do

Jul 30, 2024

Hoa Thi Do, age 82, of Vancleave, MS passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2024.

Visitation will be held on Friday, August 2, 2024 at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Howard Avenue in Biloxi from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. and on Saturday, August 3, 2024 from 8:00 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at Vietnamese Martyrs Catholic...

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