Obituaries
Bernice "Meme" Beck
Jul 23, 2023
Bernice “Meme” Beck, 97 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2023 peacefully and quietly in her home with family at her side.
She was born on January 22, 1926 in Bolling, AL to Joseph and Ollie Pope of Robertsdale, AL. she worked in the local school cafeterias for many years and was famous for her delicious...
Helen S. Mallett
Jul 22, 2023
Helen Souza Mallett, 75 of Vancleave, MS, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend passed away on Saturday July 22, 2023 at Specialty Select Hospital in Gulfport, MS.
Helen was born on August 17,1947 in Norwich, CT but became a longtime resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. She worked for over 20 years at PRM, Inc, Gulfport, MS until retirement. ...
Mary Margaret Braswell Fairbanks
Jul 22, 2023
Mary Margaret Braswell Fairbanks, age 63, passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2023.
Mary left this world too soon. She was a loving daughter, mother, and dedicated nurse who graduated from the Capstone College of Nursing at the University of Alabama and received her Master’s degree from Liberty University. She devoted 30 years to helping veterans through care in the...
Paul Eugene Leslie
Jul 21, 2023
Paul Eugene Leslie, age 96, of Ocean Springs, passed away peacefully at his home on July 21, 2023.
Paul was born on November 9, 1926, in Logansport, IN to Merle and Helen Leslie. He was a WWII Army Veteran. He was also a lifelong member of the Elks Lodge and a Freemason.
He was preceded in death by...
Vernon "Vern" Peyregne
Jul 19, 2023
Vernon Neil “Vern” Peyregne, 87, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 in Ocean Springs.
Vern was born in Bayou La Batre, AL. He lived his whole life to provide for his family until his last breath. His ministry and sharing the Word of God with others made his life complete. Vern was an ordained minister...
Joan Alsup Lee
Jul 19, 2023
Joan Alsup Lee, age 92, of Ocean Springs, MS passed on to her Lord on July 19, 2023 in Ridgeland, MS. She was born March 26, 1931 in Vicksburg, MS as the only child of Jessie Robert Alsup and Rena Olivia Elliott of Utica, MS.
Joan graduated from Utica High School in 1949. Later she attended The Diploma School...
Dianne Kostmayer
Jul 19, 2023
Dianne Massey Kostmayer, 77, of Vancleave, MS passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2023. Dianne was born on February 24, 1946 to Walter Ray Massey and Marjorie Cox. Private services will be held. Dianne wishes to be remembered as you knew her.
Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Dianne Massey Kostmayer.
Edith Nell Coleman
Jul 19, 2023
Edith Nell Coleman, age 82, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, July 19, 2023.
Nell was born on August 21, 1940, to the late Everett Lee Lewis and Laura Beatrice Haley Lewis. She graduated from Central High School and Jackson Commercial College. Nell retired from Watkins and Eager where she worked as a legal secretary. She was...
Senie Mae Mallette
Jul 18, 2023
On the morning of July 18, 2023, Senie Mae Mallette, loving wife, mother, and matriarch of the Moseley Mallette Family passed away peacefully in her sleep at the age of 91 years old at her home in Vancleave, MS.
She was born on May 2, 1932 in Union, MS to Luther and Bertha Mae Thrash. Senie Mae’s greatest love was...
Christina Mae Lenco Freeman
Jul 17, 2023
Christina M “Tootsie” Freeman, age 89 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Monday, July 17, 2023.
She was born to John and Anna Lenco on January 4, 1934 in Van Voorhis, PA. she was a loving mother and grandmother. She lived her life completely devoted to her Catholic faith. She graduated from Immaculate Conception High School in Washington, PA...
Roger "Dodger" Trahan
Jul 16, 2023
Roger “Dodger” Trahan, age 74, passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2023.
Roger was born to Chester and Regina Trahan. He was a graduate of Biloxi High School. He loved his family, photography, fishing and the Gulf Coast.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Sue Trahan; his parents, Chester and Regina Trahan; brother, Randy Trahan. Survivors include...
Reba Jean Elliott
Jul 15, 2023
Reba Jean Elliott, age 89, of Hickory Flat, passed away July 15, 2023.
She was transferred to Holly Springs Funeral Home for services. http://www.hsfuneralhome.com/Obituary/RebaJeanElliott4
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Reba Jean Elliott.
Francis Xavier Brogan
Jul 15, 2023
Francis Xavier Brogan, 82, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2023 in Gulfport.
Mr. Brogan was born in Philadelphia, PA and was a resident of the coast since 2002. He served in the U.S. Navy. Mr. Brogan was an avid collector of stamps and baseball cards. He was a great brother to his sisters and greatly...
Randy Michael McGee
Jul 14, 2023
On November 8th in Mendenhall, Mississippi, the Lord blessed Lillie Carter and C.L. McGee with a son, Randy Michael McGee. Randy attended and graduated from Kosciusko Senior High School. After high school, Randy attended Jackson State University in Jackson, Mississippi and completed his Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Technology Management. He also obtained a Master’s Degree in Human Resource Management from Webster University in Saint Louis, Missouri....
William "Billy" Robert DeVries
Jul 13, 2023
William “Billy” Robert DeVries, age 74 of Biloxi, MS passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, July 13, 2023.
Bill was born in Detroit, MI and was a long-time resident of Biloxi. He was a life-long musician, playing with several bands in numerous Biloxi bars and nightclubs for almost six decades. He worked at Mississippi Music and Pinkston’s Music...
Codie Gean Beasley
Jul 12, 2023
Codie Gean Beasley, age 28, of Vancleave, MS passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2023.
Codie graduated from Vancleave High School. He was employed at Butcher Distributor in Gulfport, MS. Codie loved his job. He enjoyed hanging out with his wife and kids, swimming at Maw Maw’s pool, fishing, hunting, softball, mud riding, working on cars with his dad,...
Kevin Patrick Barry
Jul 11, 2023
Kevin Patrick Barry, 45, passed away at home, surrounded by family on July 11, 2023. He was a fun-loving, competitive, and avid outdoorsman, known for his love and devotion to his family. Kevin is survived by his loving wife, Elizabeth Barry; his son, Jacob Barry; his loving parents, Wilfred "Willie" Barry and Sharon Barry; his grandmother, Rita Allen; his siblings,...
Billy Wayne Cruthirds
Jul 11, 2023
Today, Billy rode up to Heaven to be with God. He trusted God and is now where he was meant to be. He now has peace within, and as a child of God, his soul has freedom to ride, to dance, to sing, to praise, and to love each one of us forever.
He knew and believed that his...
Nellis "Dave" Duane Davis
Jul 11, 2023
Nellis "Dave" Duane Davis, age 93 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2023.
He was a native of Pennsylvania, but has been a resident of Ocean Springs for eleven years. He retired from the United States Army and is a veteran of the Korean War.
Nellis is preceded in death by a son, Terry Davis.
He...
Theda Inez Teague
Jul 9, 2023
Theda Inez Teague, age 87, passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2023. She was in the comfort of her own home and surrounded by her loved ones who promised to never leave her.
Theda was born on June 13, 1936, to Arnold and Mattie Fay Whitt. She was a proud Texan from Copperas Cove of Port Arthur. She...
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