Obituaries

Lee Curtis Tabb

Lee Curtis Tabb

Jul 24, 2022

Lee Curtis Tabb, age 77, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2022.

There are no local services scheduled. He will be transferred to House of Day Funeral Services in Toledo, Ohio. (419-534-2550)

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Lee Curtis Tabb.

Lillian Irene Cruthirds O'Neal Krohn

Lillian Irene Cruthirds O'Neal Krohn

Jul 24, 2022

Lillian Irene Cruthirds O’Neal Krohn, born October 10, 1930 went to be with Jesus on Sunday, July 24, 2022.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Rudolph and Annie Cruthirds; husbands, Marshall “Jack” O’Neal and Alton Krohn; her son, John Marshall O’Neal; and 3 sisters and 4 brothers.

She is survived by her daughters, Dora (Eugene) Reed and Rebecca...

Joan Elizabeth Spurney Caplan

Joan Elizabeth Spurney Caplan

Jul 23, 2022

 

Joan Elizabeth Spurney Caplan was born in Long Beach, California on February 3, 1951, and died in her home in Gulfport, Mississippi on July 23, 2022. She spent most of her formative years in California, where she graduated magna cum laude from Cal State Fullerton and opened a health food café called Rutabegorz which is still open today. She...

Thomas Dewey Adams, Jr.

Thomas Dewey Adams, Jr.

Jul 23, 2022

 

Tom Adams, age 101, of Pass Christian, MS died Saturday, July 23, 2022 in Pass Christian.

Tom was a former resident of Roanoke and Norfolk, VA and had been a resident of Pass Christian since 1966.

Major Thomas Dewey Adams, Jr. was born in 1921 in Radford, VA, raised in Roanoke, VA and graduated in 1939 from Jefferson Senior...

Carlos Tulio Romero

Carlos Tulio Romero

Jul 23, 2022

Carlos Tulio Romero, age 70, of Houston, Texas passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2022.

There are no local services. He will be transferred to Forest Park Westheimer in Houston, Texas. (281-497-2330)

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Carlos Tulio Romero.

 

 

 

John Lynn Cole

John Lynn Cole

Jul 23, 2022

John Lynn Cole, 86, of D’Iberville, MS passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2022 in D’Iberville.

Mr. Cole was born in Ogdensburg, NY on June 28, 1936 to Maurice and Bertha Vermet Cole. He attended schools in Ogdensburg, NY and received his Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from St. Leo College in Tampa, FL. Mr. Cole served in the U.S. Army...

Shebra Lynndora Davis

Shebra Lynndora Davis

Jul 22, 2022

 

Shebra Lynndora Davis, age 52, of Norcross, GA, passed away on July 22, 2022.

Shebra was born on March 12, 1970 in San Bernardino, CA to Naomi and Abubakir Rasheed. She graduated from San Gorgonio High School.

Shebra was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Betty and Kamillah Rasheed; brother, Ali Rasheed; 2 nieces; and 3 nephews.

Survivors...

William Cowart Richards, Sr.

William Cowart Richards, Sr.

Jul 22, 2022

 

William Cowart Richards, Sr. was born on July 21, 1956, at New Biloxi Hospital, in Biloxi Mississippi, to Benjamin Ammon Richards III and Norma Agnes Fayard, the fourth of 5 children. His first job was working at one of the Gulf Coast's first, and now historic, McDonald’s at age 15 to provide for his younger brother and sister after...

Jason Dennis Howard

Jason Dennis Howard

Jul 22, 2022

Jason Dennis Howard of Biloxi, MS, passed from this life to his heavenly home on Friday, July 22, 2022.

Jason was born in Sacramento, California, on November 11, 1972, to Marvin D. Howard and Rita J. (Howard) Perkins.

Jason graduated from Franklin County High School in Meadville, MS.  He furthered his education at Copiah-Lincoln Community College and the University of...

Raymond Walter Coburn, Jr.

Raymond Walter Coburn, Jr.

Jul 21, 2022

Raymond “Ray” Walter Coburn, Jr., age 74, passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2022, at Singing River Hospital in Gulfport.

Ray was born on September 8, 1947, in Ware, Massachusetts to Raymond Walter Coburn, Sr. and Rose Gagnon. He enlisted in the United States Army and was deployed to Vietnam during the Tet Offensive conflict. Ray was honorably discharged in...

Lula Elizabeth Griffis

Lula Elizabeth Griffis

Jul 21, 2022

Lula Elizabeth Griffis, 88, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2022 in Gulfport. She was born on September 9, 1933 to Fulton and Maguerite Vick.

How does one describe our mother: She was so much in so many gentle and quiet ways. Her love for God stood strong and she embraced her Christianity not simply as a...

Heather Keller Hebert

Heather Keller Hebert

Jul 21, 2022

Heather Keller Hebert, 44, of Vancleave, MS passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2022 in Vancleave.

Heather was a native and lifelong resident of the Coast. She worked for many years as a server at McElroy’s Harbor House and Margaritaville Café. Heather was a member of New Life Church in Moss Point. She always had a story to tell, that...

Wayne "Mac" Allison McMurtray

Wayne "Mac" Allison McMurtray

Jul 21, 2022

The amazing life of Wayne Allison McMurtray “Mac” came to end at the age of 81 at his home, “The Hill”, on Thursday, July 21st, 2022.

He was a lifelong resident of Ocean Springs, born on February 4th, 1941. He attended Ocean Springs High School and completed Criminal Justice courses at LSU.

The youngest of nine brothers and sisters, Wayne’s...

Robert T. Milton

Robert T. Milton

Jul 20, 2022

Robert Thomas "Tom" Milton, 70, of Gulfport, MS, passed away on July 20, 2022 at Garden Park Hospital.

Tom was born on January 24, 1952, in Jackson County of Missouri. He joined the US Navy as a young man, and after 20 years of service around the world, he retired, and settled down in Gulfport, MS where he spent his...

James "Jim" Robert Sager, Jr.

James "Jim" Robert Sager, Jr.

Jul 20, 2022

James “Jim” Robert Sager, Jr., age 43, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2022.

Jim was born on May 4, 1979 in Memphis, TN. He attended Gulfport High School and worked as a bartender at Fridays. He enjoyed watching Saints football, fishing and spending time with his children, helping others and spending time with family and friends.

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Brock Anthony Cocco-Eaves

Brock Anthony Cocco-Eaves

Jul 20, 2022

 

Brock Anthony Cocco-Eaves was born silent at 8:41 am on July 20th 2022. Baby Brock was the precious son of Adrienne Cocco and Brandon Eaves. Others mourning his loss include his grandparents, Deborah and Faustino Cocco and Carol and David Eaves; and his aunt, Alyssa Cocco.

Brock changed our lives forever. He brought our beautiful family together and we will miss him greatly. Our hearts...

Catherine Elois Cluff Joffrion

Catherine Elois Cluff Joffrion

Jul 20, 2022

 

Catherine Elois (Cluff) Joffrion, 76, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2022 in Gulfport.

Mrs. Joffrion was born in Biloxi on January 11, 1946 to Jack C. Cluff and Mary Batton Cluff. She was a member of Bible Baptist Church since 1975 and employed with Bible Baptist Christian School. Mrs. Joffrion enjoyed cooking and sharing her...

Calvin "Red" F. Leach Jr.

Calvin "Red" F. Leach Jr.

Jul 20, 2022

 

Mr. Calvin F Leach, Jr. 83, was born on June 12, 1939 in Gulfport, Mississippi and departed on Wednesday, July 20, 2022 in Gulfport, Mississippi.

Calvin was preceded in death by his father Calvin F. Leach Sr.; his mother, Agatha Leach; two brothers, Alfred Leach and Leon Thompson; and son, Ivery A. Tillman from Gulfport, MS.

He leaves to...

Frances Mary Labetich Cavalier

Frances Mary Labetich Cavalier

Jul 20, 2022

 

 

Frances Mary Labetich Cavalier, 86, of Biloxi, MS passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2022 in Biloxi.

Frances was an only child born to John and Dina Labetich. She spent her earlier life with her parents in Oakland, CA and moved with her mother to Biloxi in 1944. Frances received her Catholic education at St. Michael’s Elementary School and...

Jeanette "Jean" Irene Hanlin

Jeanette "Jean" Irene Hanlin

Jul 19, 2022

Jeanette “Jean” Irene Hanlin, 85, passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2022. Jean was born November 9, 1936 to Charles and Ada Murray.

Jean grew up in England where she met her husband of 48 years, Robert K. Hanlin, a member of the United States Air Force. In August 1979, after years of traveling for duty, Jean, Robert, and their children...

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