Obituaries
Pasqua "Lina" Hopkins
Aug 12, 2024
Pasqua Lina Hopkins, age 88, of Gulfport, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2024 at her home.
Lina was born on June 22, 1936 in Valguarnera, Sicily. She attended trade school in Catania, Sicily, and studied and became a seamstress.
Lina was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She married Edward Hopkins, a Navy Seabee, and settled in Gulfport,...
George Moore
Aug 9, 2024
George Lewis Moore, 80 of Vancleave, MS passed away Friday, August 9, 2024 at Plaza Nursing Home.
He was born on March 15, 1944 in Vancleave, MS to Louis and Lonia Moore.
George is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, William Moore, Napoleon Moore, James Jackson Moore and Andrew Moore; sisters, Celeste Ely, Edna Ely, Myrtle Lee House, Gerald House and...
Albertha Buras
Aug 8, 2024
Albertha Sowell Buras, 95, passed away into the arms of Jesus her Lord and Savior on August 8,2024 after a long illness of Dementia and Alzheimer’s. She lived and passed away at home with her loving daughter and son-in-law, Florence and Randy Porter in Richland, MS. She was born August 15, 1928, in Leakesville, MS to James Nathaniel and Bertha...
Charles "Randy" Ransom Shultis, Jr.
Aug 8, 2024
SSG Charles “Randy” Ransom Shultis, Jr., age 81, of Ocean Springs, MS, a proud veteran of the Army National Guard, passed away Thursday, August 8th, 2024.
Randy was called to active duty in support of the Persian Gulf War with the 1355th S&S Co. and retired from the Army National Guard in 1992.
Randy, a long time resident of the Mississippi Gulf...
Charles Ray Jensen
Aug 8, 2024
Charles Ray Jensen, 66 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2024.
He was born on July 7, 1958 in Aurora, Colorado. He served in the U.S. Navy. After leaving his military career, he served as a Deputy Sheriff in Portland, OR until his retirement in 2013. After his retirement, he moved to the MS Gulf Coast. He...
Douglas Frank English
Aug 7, 2024
“The righteous flourish like the palm tree and grow like a cedar in Lebanon.” --Psalm 92:12
Douglas Frank English, age 77, of Vancleave, MS, married to his best friend and love, Claire (Martin) English for 47 years, entered eternity peacefully at home Wednesday morning, August 7, 2024. He loved the Lord with all his heart, prayed fervently, and shared his faith...
Patricia Ann Cosmich Kuluz
Aug 7, 2024
Patricia Ann “Patsy” Cosmich Kuluz, 84, went home to her Heavenly Father, on Wednesday, August 7, 2024. Patsy was born March 12, 1940, in Biloxi, and raised on Point Cadet. She attended St. Michael Elementary School and graduated from Sacred Heart Academy. Patsy was married to the late Peter James Kuluz for fifty-five years and together they had seven children...
Rebecca Marie Swords
Aug 6, 2024
Rebecca Marie Swords, age 81, of Gulfport, passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2024.
Rebecca was born on October 25, 1942 in Mississippi. She was a resident of the coast most of her life. Rebecca was a member of Seventh Day Adventist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Wayne Swords and her parents, Cyrus Ethel and Margaret Reese...
Barbara Ann "Teddy" Lepre
Aug 6, 2024
Barbara Ann “Teddy” Lepre, 77, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at her home in Gulfport.
Barbara was born in Biloxi on May 10, 1947 in the old Biloxi Hospital on Highway 90. Growing up, Barbara was nicknamed “Teddy” by her Uncle Jimmy Lepre, which always humored her. She attended St. Theresa Catholic Elementary and graduated from...
Janet Lee Smith
Aug 6, 2024
Janet Lee Smith, age 85, of Gulfport, passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2024.
Janet was born on August 23, 1938 in Belleville, IL. She was employed at the MGCCC Bookstore. Janet volunteered at O’Neal Road Church of Christ. She enjoyed doing needlework on plastic canvas, Atlanta Braves baseball, and baking with her granddaughter.
Janet was preceded in death by her husband,...
Patricia Ann Shorey
Aug 5, 2024
Patricia Ann Shorey, age 92, of D'Iberville, MS passed away on Monday, August 5, 2024.
Patricia was born on September 24, 1931 in New York, NY to the late Clarence William Kinsman and Helen Balentyne. She was a high school graduate and served in the US Navy. During her spare time, she enjoyed knitting, gardening and cooking. She loved to travel...
Bobby Ray Messer, Sr
Aug 5, 2024
Bobby Ray Messer, Sr., age 90, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Monday, August 5, 2024.
Bobby was born in Decatur, Al. and graduated from Austinville High School in Decatur Al. He attended Instructors School, Class C-1 6834 from August 19, 1968 to September 13, 1968. “L” Course (Leadership) Instructors School “A” Course (Basic Instructor Training).
Bobby proudly served the US Navy...
Tammala Lyn Carr
Aug 5, 2024
Tammala Lyn Carr, age 62, of Kiln, MS passed away on Monday, August 5, 2024.
There are no services scheduled at this time.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Tammala Lyn Carr.
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;...
Dennis David Tiegland
Aug 4, 2024
Mr. Dennis David Tiegland, age 61, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2024.
There are no services scheduled at this time.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Dennis David Tiegland.
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
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
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
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.
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.;...
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