Obituaries

Warren Thomas Kulo

Warren Thomas Kulo

Jun 10, 2024

Warren Thomas Kulo passed away peacefully but unexpectedly in his sleep Monday, June 10, 2024, at his home in D'Iberville. He was 60.Warren was best known for his 30-plus years in the print news industry, as well as his love of what he considered his hometown - Ocean Springs, of all things sports - particularly the OS Greyhounds, New Orleans...

James William "Billy" Cochran, Jr.

James William "Billy" Cochran, Jr.

Jun 9, 2024

James "Uncle Billy" Cochran, Jr., age 74, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away June 9, 2024 surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor his legacy.

Mr. Cochran blessed the world with his presence on September 13, 1949. As a proud veteran, Mr. Cochran served in the US Army, Special Forces, and 7th Infantry Batallion Division as a marksman. He received honors such as...

Larry Vernon Sablich

Larry Vernon Sablich

Jun 9, 2024

On June 9, 2024, native Biloxian and proud Croatian, Larry Sablich, 63, died peacefully in the arms of his wife, Cheryl, with his two children, Emily and Stephen, by his side. He loved God; his family, especially his grandchildren; his friends, his animals; his job; the City of Biloxi; baseball; golf; fishing; soft-shell crabbing; and the New Orleans Saints. He...

Lynn Ann Fortier

Lynn Ann Fortier

Jun 8, 2024

Lynn A. Fortier, age 81, of Gulfport, MS, passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2024.

Lynn was born on May 11, 1943 in New Orleans, LA. She worked at Pan American Life Insurance Company in New Orleans before moving to the beautiful Gulf Coast in 1977 to work with her parents at Carousel Lighting Company. She was the owner and operator...

George Michael Eid

George Michael Eid

Jun 6, 2024

George Michael Eid, age 68, of Gulfport, MS passed away at his home on Thursday, June 6th, 2024.

Born February 26, 1956, in Baltimore, Maryland, Mr. Eid is preceded in death by his parents, William F. Eid Sr. and Ruth V. (Egner) Eid and a son, John Paul Eid.

George joined the Navy at the age of 17 where he started his...

Barney "BB" Banks

Barney "BB" Banks

Jun 6, 2024

Barney Ray Banks “BB”, 80, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away Thursday, June 6, 2024. He was born December 28, 1943 in Smackover, AR to Chester Arthur “CA” and Ruth Ellen Dean Banks.

Barney was a graduate of Norphlet High School, and attended Southern State College in Magnolia AR. Following graduation, he joined the US Army and ranked as an E-5...

Douglas "Doug" Parker

Douglas "Doug" Parker

Jun 6, 2024

Douglas “Doug” Parker born on July 20, 1942 in Greenville, AL passed away at home in Ocean Springs, MS at the age of 81. He retired from Ingalls Shipbuilding.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Irby L. Parker and Lillie Green Parker; four brothers; and stepdaughter, Darla Argroves.

Doug is survived by his wife of forty-seven years, Emma Jo Parker;...

Luan Van Doan

Luan Van Doan

Jun 6, 2024

Mr. Luan Van Doan, age 93, of D'Iberville, MS passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2024.Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. and Wednesday, June 12, 2024 from 7:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. all at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Howard Avenue in Biloxi. Interment will follow at Crestlawn Memorial Park. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is...

John Michael Wilson

John Michael Wilson

Jun 5, 2024

John Michael Wilson, age 78, of Gulfport passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at his home.

John was born on May 28, 1946 in Waupaca, WI. He served in Vietnam in the US Army and in Desert Storm in the US Navy Seabees for a total of 21 years. He received many awards and other recognition including M16 expert, 3rd...

Sheila Lozier Brand Troutt

Sheila Lozier Brand Troutt

Jun 5, 2024

Sheila Lozier Brand Troutt, entered into eternal rest on June 5, 2024, at the age of 63.

Sheila was born in New Orleans, LA. and resided in Gulfport, MS. She was the beloved wife of Donald J. Troutt.

Sheila was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Joseph and Wilma McGarry Lozier; and "Nana and Pop" Mr. and Mrs. Warren and Claire...

Walter Lee Grogan III

Walter Lee Grogan III

Jun 4, 2024

Walter Lee Grogan III, 68 of Gautier, MS passed away on June 4, 2024.No services will be held.Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Walter Grogan III.

Randall Anthony Dobson

Randall Anthony Dobson

Jun 4, 2024

Randall “Randy” Anthony Dobson, age 63, of D’Iberville, MS, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 4, 2024. Randy was a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, whose warm heart and adventurous spirit touched many lives.

A lifelong resident of D’Iberville, Randy graduated from D’Iberville High School in the Class of 1981. Shortly after, he proudly served his country in the United...

Raymond Lee Overcast

Raymond Lee Overcast

Jun 3, 2024

Raymond "Ray" Lee Overcast, age 70, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Monday, June 3, 2024. There are no services scheduled at this time. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Raymond "Ray" Lee Overcast.

Kathy Lynne King

Kathy Lynne King

Jun 3, 2024

Kathy Lynne King, age 74 of Biloxi, MS passed away on Monday, June 3, 2024, after a short battle with cancer. 

Kathy was born May, 13, 1950 in Huron, Beadle County, SD, the daughter of Eugene Garner Horton and Elizabeth (Stobart) Horton. Kathy married her husband Clarence “Kasy” Allen King at the Emmanuel United Methodist Church on October 22, 2000. 

Kathy graduated...

Mike Michaelson

Mike Michaelson

Jun 3, 2024

 

Charles Reid Michaelson, affectionately known as Mike, went to meet Jesus face to face on Mondaymorning June 3, 2024, peacefully in his home in Biloxi, MS.Born to Anna Lee and Charles Reid Michaelson on July 2, 1948. Mike was blessed to have two sets ofparents that loved him. He was adopted and raised by Jean and Denver Saunders due to...

Howard Spencer Jackson

Howard Spencer Jackson

Jun 2, 2024

Howard Spencer Jackson, known as Spencer, passed away at his home in Biloxi on Sunday, June 2, 2024 at the age of 76. Spencer was born in Nashville, TN to Howard Roy Jackson Jr. and Virginia Hicks Jackson. He graduated from the University of Arkansas and had an honorary Doctorate of Theology from Cambridge, England. He was a member at...

Dianne Young Hurlbert

Dianne Young Hurlbert

Jun 2, 2024

Dianne Young Hurlbert, age 73, of Gulfport, passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2024.

Dianne was born on December 29, 1951 in Gulfport. She graduated from Gulfport High School and attended J.D. Junior College and the University of Southern Mississippi, where she earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Library Science. Dianne was a writer for the Daily Herald and later...

Enilda "Nilda" Santos

Enilda "Nilda" Santos

Jun 1, 2024

Enilda “Nilda” Santos, 76 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2024.

She was born on February 16, 1948 in Barranquitas, Puerto Rico to Domingo Aponte and Josefa Burgos. She retired from Bay Atlantic Federal Credit Union after twenty-five years as a customer service representative. She enjoyed spending time with her family especially her grandchildren, watching her favorite...

Doris Inez Bangs

Doris Inez Bangs

Jun 1, 2024

On Saturday, June 1, 2024, Doris Inez Bangs “Granny”, a loving wife, mother, and granny passed away at the age of 84.

Doris was born in South Carolina to James Rushton and Margaret Kaye. She received a nurse aid degree and worked in home health for the majority of her life. Then she became a teacher’s aide after she retired from...

Jacob Jerome Tallie

Jacob Jerome Tallie

Jun 1, 2024

Jacob Jerome Tallie, 12 days old, passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2024.

Jacob was born on May 21, 2024 in New Orleans, LA. He will be greatly missed. We are thankful for the time we were able to spend with him. We know he will be waiting for us in Heaven.

Jacob is preceded in death by his grandfather, Brian Samuel...

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