Obituaries

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...

Donald Joseph Mullen

Donald Joseph Mullen

Jul 29, 2024

Donald Joseph Mullen, 63, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Monday, July 29, 2024 at his home in Biloxi.

Mr. Mullen was born in Biloxi, MS to Donald and Ann Mullen on December 6, 1960. He was a graduate of Biloxi High School and retired from the maintenance department for the City of D’Iberville. Mr. Mullen enjoyed football, darts and family...

Jessie S. Orr

Jessie S. Orr

Jul 28, 2024

Jessie S. Orr, age 44, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2024 in Ocean Springs.

Mr. Orr was a resident of the MS Gulf Coast most of his life. He was a 1999 graduate of D’Iberville High School, where he played football. Mr. Orr was employed by the City of Biloxi for 10 + years. He also worked...

Marcus Bernard Bronte

Marcus Bernard Bronte

Jul 28, 2024

Marcus Bernard Bronte, age 64, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2024. 

Marcus, a proud veteran, was a resident at the Memorial Driftwood Nursing Home in Gulfport, Mississippi. His son, Benjamin, and his sister, Rhonda, were blessed to be with him in his final hours. Marcus was born in Memphis, Tennessee, to parents James Willis Bronte of McCrory, Arkansas, and Arline Prewitt...

Rosemarie Jones Higgins Murphree

Rosemarie Jones Higgins Murphree

Jul 27, 2024

Rosemarie Jones Higgins Murphree, a beloved matriarch of unwavering faith and boundless love, peacefully passed away at the age of 91 on Saturday, July 27, 2024, surrounded by her family at home in Gulfport, MS.

Born on May 17, 1933, the second child to Wiley Brigham Jones “Bapa” and Marie Minnie Massey “Mimi”, Rose’s life was a testament to her deep...

Thomas Arn "Tom" Winkle

Thomas Arn "Tom" Winkle

Jul 27, 2024

Thomas Arn “Tom” Winkle, age 69 of Diamondhead, MS died peacefully at home early Saturday morning, July 27, 2024.

Tom was born April 8, 1955 to William Cowan Winkle Jr. and Ruth Ingrid Nielsen in Los Angeles, CA. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. Tom worked as a Facility Manager for the National Park Service which gave...

Lee "Joe" Fayard

Lee "Joe" Fayard

Jul 26, 2024

Lee “Joe” Fayard, 80 of Woolmarket, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2024 surrounded by loving family. He will be deeply missed, but his legacy of love, faith, family, and dedication will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew and loved him as he and mom watch reside with the Lord. He was born on June 14, 1944...

Leonor Cardenas Mazariegos

Leonor Cardenas Mazariegos

Jul 26, 2024

Leonor Cardenas Mazariegos, age 97, of Gulfport, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2024 in Calhoun, GA.

Leonor was born on January 19, 1927 in Mission, TX to Paulo Cardenas and Genara Morales Cardenas. She worked as a beauty stylist.

Leonor was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jorge Luis Mazariegos; brother, Marcus Cardenas; and sister, Victoria Venaegas.

Survivors include her sons,...