Obituaries

Robert B. Patterson

Robert B. Patterson

Nov 7, 2013

Robert B. Patterson, age 72, of Picayune died Thursday, November 7, 2013 in Gulfport. He was born in New Orleans, lived a short time in Las Vegas, moving back to New Orleans in 1974 and then to the Picayune area in 1978. He served in the U.S. Marines, having served in Okinawa, Japan for a time with the rank of...

Shane Downs

Shane Downs

Nov 6, 2013

Shane Downs, age 39, died Wednesday, November 6, 2013 in Gulfport. He was a lifelong resident of Gulfport and attended Harrison Central High School. He spent time brewing beer from his own home brewing system and designing and building furniture. He was an avid cook and everyone enjoyed his “gourmet” food. He played guitar and was a member of several...

Barry Tregob

Barry Tregob

Nov 6, 2013

Barry Tregob, age 69, died Nov. 6, 2013. Graveside services will be held at Southern Memorial Park on Nov. 8, 2013 at 2:30 p.m. BRADFORD-O'KEEFE, Howard Avenue is in charge of arrangements.

Roberta "Ms. Jean" Fredrickson

Roberta "Ms. Jean" Fredrickson

Nov 6, 2013

Roberta "Ms Jean" Fredrickson,70, of Bay St. Louis died Wed.11/6/13 in Gulfport. Private Service-BRADFORD-O'KEEFE Funeral Home,15th St. Gulfport, in charge of arrangements

Harris "Bob" Christopoulos

Harris "Bob" Christopoulos

Nov 5, 2013

Harris “Bob” Christopoulos, 67, of Biloxi died Tuesday, November 5, 2013. Bob was a native of Patra Greece and a graduate of University of Michigan. He was a retired Naval Architect and Marine Engineer with Ingalls Shipbuilding. Bob was an avid dog lover, rescuing many homeless animals and a Professional Gambler, winning many poker and blackjack tournaments. Bob is preceded...

David L Cuevas

David L Cuevas

Nov 4, 2013

David L. Cuevas, Sr., 64, of Gulfport died Monday, Nov 4, 2013. Private services. BRADFORD-O'KEEFE,15th St, Gulfport is in charge of arrangements. (228 865-0090)

Robert Gerald "Bubba" Carlisle

Robert Gerald "Bubba" Carlisle

Nov 4, 2013

Robert Gerald “Bubba” Carlisle, age 53, of Biloxi, went HOME Monday, November 4, 2013. Bubba was a lifelong resident of the MS Gulf Coast. He was a graduate of d’Iberville High School where he was voted Mr. DHS his senior year. He attended Southeastern Louisiana University on a football scholarship where he received a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice. He...

Gregory G Williams

Gregory G Williams

Nov 3, 2013

Gregory G. Williams, age 47, of Biloxi died Sunday, November 3, 2013. Gregory was a native of the MS Gulf Coast. He was a Registered Nurse and of Christian faith. Gregory is preceded in death by his parents, Alvin A. and Patricia Meyers Williams. Survivors include his aunts, Marie Williams Meyers of Vancleave, Jean Meyers of Biloxi, and Frances Williams...

Leroy V Baker

Leroy V Baker

Nov 3, 2013

Leroy V. Baker, age 74, of Gulfport, MS, passed away peacefully at home, Sunday, November 3, 2013. He was a Gulfport native and a hardworking family man. He retired after over 20 years as a certified welder at Turnbull Enterprises in Gulfport. He was a man of many talents including, painting, carpentry, Ham radio operator among many other hobbies too...

Jefferson Stanley Smith

Jefferson Stanley Smith

Nov 2, 2013

Jefferson Stanley Smith, 87, died Saturday, November 2, 2013 in Biloxi. Private services. BRADFORD-O'KEEFE FUNERAL HOME, 15th St, Gulfport is in charge of arrangements. (228 865-0090)

Gene Swearingen

Gene Swearingen

Nov 2, 2013

Gene Swearingen, MSGT, USAF Retired, age 78, of Gulfport, went to be with Jesus, on Saturday, November 2, 2013. His loving wife of 39 years, Jan Swearingen, was at his side. Mr. Swearingen also retired as a reporter with the Sun Herald. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Nellie Swearingen and three brothers. Survivors include his...

David Roy Andre

David Roy Andre

Nov 2, 2013

The family of David Roy Andre mourns the loss of their husband, brother, father, and grandfather who passed away November 2, 2013. At 70 years of age, David was a third generation resident of Gulfport. In 1961, he graduated from Gulfport High School where he was a member of the State Basketball Championship Team. David led an adventurous life, traveling...

Barbara  T. Grissom

Barbara T. Grissom

Nov 2, 2013

Barbara T. Grissom, age 77, of Gulfport, MS died Saturday, November 2, 2013, in Gulfport. She served as an officer on the Pineville Elementary School PTA and enjoyed going to Krewe of Gemini functions. Mrs. Grissom loved family time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a wonderful mother to her six daughters and loved being pampered and getting...

Debra "Debbie" Deaver

Debra "Debbie" Deaver

Nov 1, 2013

Mrs. Debra "Debbie" Lechner Deaver, age 64, of Biloxi, MS was called upon by our sweet Lord Jesus on Friday, November 1, 2013. Debra was a great mother and a friend to many. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry Gregory Lechner, Jr, and Mary Louise Powell Lechner and two brothers, Greg Lechner III and Kevin Lechner. Survivors...

Dennis L. Cenac,  USAF Retired

Dennis L. Cenac, USAF Retired

Nov 1, 2013

Major Dennis Lawrence Cenac, Jr., age 72, of Gulfport, MS, passed away Friday, November 1, 2013, in Gulfport. Maj. Cenac was born in Houma, LA and had been a resident of the MS Gulf Coast since 1984. He received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Chemistry in 1963 from Louisiana State University and his Master's Degree in Counseling and Guidance...

William Austin Walters

William Austin Walters

Nov 1, 2013

Mr. William Austin Walters, age 24, of Lake Charles, LA, died Friday, November 1, 2013, in Lake Charles. Mr. Walters was a graduate of Vancleave High School. He served in the U.S. Army from November, 2007 until January, 2013 and was a veteran of the Gulf War, serving as a Crew Chief on UH-60 Black Hawk helicoptors. He was preceded...

Valmae Tucei Howarth

Valmae Tucei Howarth

Nov 1, 2013

Mrs. Valmae Tucei Howarth, age 89, of Biloxi, MS, died Friday, November 1, 2013, in Biloxi. Mrs. Howarth was a native and lifelong resident of Biloxi and was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. She retired from First Federal Savings and Loan and was formerly employed in civil service at Keesler Air Force Base. Mrs. Howarth enjoyed...

Ann D'Allis Chapman Madigan

Ann D'Allis Chapman Madigan

Oct 31, 2013

Ann D’Allis Chapman Madigan, age 63, of Pass Christian, passed away on October 31, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, Pat Madigan of Long Beach; mother, Margery Chapman of OH; father and step-mother Charles and Barbara Chapman of Pass Christian; brother, Daniel Chapman of OH. She is survived by a sister, Barbara Crowe of CA; brothers William...

Anna Mae Comeaux Gould

Anna Mae Comeaux Gould

Oct 31, 2013

Anna Mae Comeaux Gould, age 86, was born on August 6, 1927 and died Thursday, October 31, 2013. She will be greatly missed. Anna was preceded in death by her mother and father, Georgina and Clafail Comeaux, sisters, Evelyn Comeaux, Vivian Comeaux, and Lillian Geno; brothers, Gerald Comeaux, Jerry Comeaux and Leroy Comeaux. Mrs. Comeaux is survived by a son...

Cindy Taranto Hawken

Cindy Taranto Hawken

Oct 31, 2013

Cindy Taranto Hawken, 66, of Las Vegas, passed away peacefully, Thursday, October 31, 2013, surrounded by family and friends. She was born August 14, 1947, to Annette and Salvatore Taranto, in Biloxi, MS, and was a 58 year resident of Las Vegas. Cindy was a loving a dedicated wife, mother, sister, aunt, and grandmother. Her positive attitude, determination and courage...