Obituaries

Carl Joseph Kuluz

Carl Joseph Kuluz

Nov 27, 2018

Carl Joseph Kuluz, age 56, a proud business owner and long-time resident of Olive Branch, Mississippi died unexpectedly on November 27, 2018 at Methodist Germantown Hospital. Carl Kuluz was born in Biloxi, Mississippi on June 1, 1962. He graduated from Notre Dame High School in 1980 as a star baseball and football player. In 1980, the baseball team won the...

Judith Beeding

Judith Beeding

Nov 25, 2018

Judith Franklynne Grant Beeding, age 81, of Biloxi, passed away Sunday, November 25, 2018 in Biloxi. Mrs. Beeding was born in Independence, Missouri and had been a longtime resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. She is preceded in death by her parents, Francis R. Grant and Mary E. Grant; her ex-husband, Noah L. Beeding; and a brother, Ben Grant. Survivors...

Ethel Rena Lepoma

Ethel Rena Lepoma

Nov 25, 2018

Ethel Rena Lepoma, age 90, of Biloxi, passed away on Sunday, November 25, 2018. Mrs. Lepoma was born in Biloxi on April 21, 1928. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in D’Iberville and her faith was very important to her. Mrs. Lepoma raised four children with her husband, Vincent, but became a widow in her 40’s. She...

William  Joseph "Bill" Demoran

William Joseph "Bill" Demoran

Nov 25, 2018

William Joseph (Bill) Demoran, 91, born January 10, 1927 in Biloxi, Mississippi passed away on November 25, 2018 in Ocean Springs, MS. He was the son of the late Albert Edward and Gladys Gill Demoran. Bill lived his entire life on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, enjoying the sunsets and never tiring of the beautiful summers. During his childhood and early...

Donald Ray Ely

Donald Ray Ely

Nov 25, 2018

Donald Ray Ely, born on December 21, 1963, died unexpectedly on November 25, 2018. Mr. Ely was born in Biloxi, MS to his mother, Alberta Vance and father, Clyde Ely. He was the oldest of seven siblings, Scott Ely, Darrin Ely, Brian Ely, Dayna Ely, Tonya Romero, Melissa Shelton, and Brandon Ely. Donald was a Golden Glove Champion and bronze...

Hugh Joseph Kavanagh

Hugh Joseph Kavanagh

Nov 24, 2018

Mr. Hugh Joseph Kavanagh, age 80, of Biloxi passed away on Saturday, November 24, 2018 in Ocean Springs. He was born on January 20, 1938 in London, England and immigrated with his family in 1950 from Ireland to New York City where he attended Machine and Metal Trades High School. After high school he moved to Biloxi and began work...

Eric James Fultz

Eric James Fultz

Nov 24, 2018

Mr. Eric James Fultz, age 32, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on Saturday, November 24, 2018, in Ocean Springs. Eric was born on October 19, 1986, in Galveston, TX, to Dana Lazo and Benjamin Samuel Fultz, Jr. He loved collecting old coins. Survivors include his wife, Jennifer Beaugez Fultz, parents, Dana Lazo and Benjamin Samuel Fultz, Jr, sisters, Christy...

Deborah  Ann  Williams

Deborah Ann Williams

Nov 22, 2018

Deborah "Debbie" A. Williams, age 66, gained her wings on Sunday, November 25, 2018 in D’Iberville, MS. Debbie was born in Biloxi, MS on October 16, 1952 to Selmia A. and Roland C. Tootle, Sr. She was a legal secretary for many years and loved spending time with her family and friends. Debbie was a past member of the Le...

Warren Charles "Moose" Monnin

Warren Charles "Moose" Monnin

Nov 22, 2018

Warren Charles (Moose) Monnin, Jr., passed away Thursday, November 22, 2018 in Pass Christian. Warren never met a stranger, enjoyed wade fishing, and took up oil painting in his later years. He was retired from the Louisiana Coca Cola Company. He was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather and a friend to many. He is preceded in death by...

Edward W. Miller

Edward W. Miller

Nov 22, 2018

Edward Wayne Miller, age 67, passed away on Thursday, November 22, 2018 in Biloxi, MS.He was born on August 24, 1951 in Metairie, LA to Roy and Yevone Miller. He was a High School graduate and was employed in construction where he built hospitals and homes. Edward received many Saudi Arabia awards and was recognized for fueling safety. He joined...

Bertha Taylor Baker Blondiau

Bertha Taylor Baker Blondiau

Nov 21, 2018

Bertha Blondiau, age 86, of Ocean Springs, passed away on Wednesday, November 21, 2018 after a long illness. Ms. Blondiau was a longtime resident of Biloxi and Gretna, LA. After retiring from her business, she moved back to her hometown area of Ocean Springs. She spent many hours creating the most beautiful quilts, which she made with colorful fabrics, thread,...

Dick Ray Kinser

Dick Ray Kinser

Nov 21, 2018

Dick Ray Kinser died November 21, 2018 in Long Beach, MS. He was born April 4, 1923, in West Columbia, Texas, to George and Bessie Kinser, the second of four children. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary; his parents, George and Bessie Kinser; and his two brothers, George and Jerry. Dick had been married to Mary since...

Dr. Frank G. Garbin, Sr.

Dr. Frank G. Garbin, Sr.

Nov 20, 2018

Frank G. Garbin, Sr, of Ocean Springs, passed away on Tuesday, November 20, 2018. Dr. Garbin was a longtime resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. He was born and raised in Biloxi and graduated Notre Dame High School in 1947. After graduation, Dr. Garbin attended Spring Hill College in Mobile, Alabama where he earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in...

Kelly Carol Ross

Kelly Carol Ross

Nov 20, 2018

Kelly Carol Ross, 54, of Union City, TN passed away Tuesday, November 20, 2018 in Tn. The graveside service will be held Friday, December 21, 2018 at 10:00 am at Evergreen Cemetery in Gulfport. Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport is in charge of arrangements.

Marjorie "Margie" Flurry White

Marjorie "Margie" Flurry White

Nov 20, 2018

Marjorie "Margie" Flurry White, age 98, died Tuesday, November 20, 2018 leaving this earthly world to be with her Heavenly Father. Mrs. White was a longtime resident of Vancleave and was born on December 18, 1919 in Wiggins as the youngest child of Reuben and Octavia Flurry. She graduated from Daisy Vestry High School in 1937. It was there she...

Shirley  L Baker

Shirley L Baker

Nov 20, 2018

Shirley L. Baker, age 67, passed away on Tuesday, November 20, 2018. Graveside service will be held at Biloxi National Cemetery at 2:30pm on Monday, November 26, 2018. BRADFORD-O'KEEFE Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Robert Earl Gordon

Robert Earl Gordon

Nov 19, 2018

Robert Earl Gordon, 79, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Monday, November 19, 2018 in Ocean Springs. Mr. Gordon was a native of Batesville, MS and a resident of Ocean Springs since 2002. He was a retired mechanic. Mr. Gordon’s survivors include his wife, Delores Turner; his daughters, Rory Brown and Dina (Da’j) Thomas; his sons, Robert “Bobby” Gordon,...

James Johnston

James Johnston

Nov 19, 2018

Mr. Johnston, age 87, passed away Monday, November 19, 2018 in Pascagoula. He was a longtime resident of Gautier, MS. He was a graduate of Central High School Jackson, MS, Mississippi College, and served in the U.S. Air Force. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, and will be missed by all that knew him. James is preceded in...

Gloria Marie Ladner

Gloria Marie Ladner

Nov 18, 2018

Gloria Marie Ladner, age 82, of Kiln, Mississippi passed away Sunday, November 18, 2018. A native of Kiln, Mississippi, she was a Homemaker and a member of the Annunciation Catholic Church. Gloria enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, who will be truly missed by all who knew...

David Lee Morrison

David Lee Morrison

Nov 16, 2018

David Lee Morrison, age 85, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Saturday, November 17, 2018 at his home. David was born on February 20, 1933 in Farmington, Pennsylvania, to Martha Morrison (Herbold) and Alexander Henry Morrison. David was the youngest of 11 brothers and sisters. He grew up on the family farm and carried the lessons he learned there...