Obituaries

Eleonore Elisabeth Jensen

Eleonore Elisabeth Jensen

Jul 25, 2023

  Mrs. Eleonore Elisabeth Trautwein Jensen, age 87, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2023.

Mrs. Jensen was born on November 5, 1935 in Kaufbeuren, Germany. She was a residence of Biloxi since 1957 and was a longtime member of First United Methodist Church of Biloxi. She sang in the Gulf Coast Messiah Chorus for over 40...

My Van Le

My Van Le

Jul 25, 2023

My Van Le, 82, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2023 in Biloxi.

Visitation will be held at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home on Thursday, August 3, 2023 and Friday, August 4, 2023 from 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Vietnamese Martyrs Catholic Church on Saturday, August 5, 2023 at 11:00...

Julian Hayman

Julian Hayman

Jul 24, 2023

Julian Ernest Hayman, 74 of Vancleave, MS, passed away on July 24, 2023 at Ocean Springs Hospital.

He was born on July 5, 1949 in Jacksonville, FL to Archie Hayman and Virginia Lairsey. He graduated from Hawthorne High School in Hawthorne, FL. He was employed as a welder, entrepreneur, and contract safety and quality control officer and served in the...

Ronald Thomas Kenworthy

Ronald Thomas Kenworthy

Jul 23, 2023

 

Ronald T. “Ron” Kenworthy, 78, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2023 in Gulfport.

Ron was born on March 21, 1945 in Columbia, LA to J.T. and Lena Dell Kenworthy.  He graduated from Grayson High School in 1965 and served in the US Air Force from 1966-1969.  He later joined his father in the logging business in Grayson,...

Jerry A. Walters Sr.

Jerry A. Walters Sr.

Jul 23, 2023

 

Jerry A. Walters Sr., 83, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away Sunday, July 23, 2023. Jerry was born January 18, 1940 to Orvil and Garnet Walters.

Jerry was a native of Laurel, MS and a long-time resident of the MS Gulf Coast. He retired from the United States Army and later from Huntington Ingalls Shipyard as a Sup Ship....

Marsha McLendon

Marsha McLendon

Jul 23, 2023

 

Mrs. Marsha Maria McLendon, age 67 of Biloxi, passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2023 in New Orleans, LA.

Mrs. McLendon was born in Biloxi on March 7, 1956 to Ralph and Daisy Seymour. She graduated from D’Iberville High School and received an Associates of Arts degree from Jefferson Davis Community College. She was employed with Mississippi State Department...

Bernice "Meme" Beck

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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....

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