Obituaries
Joseph "Leroy" Urie
Jun 11, 2026
Joseph “Leroy” Urie, Past Harrison Country Supervisor (1975-1985), Past Mayor of Gulfport (1985-1989).
Joseph “Leroy” Urie, a lifelong resident of Gulfport, MS has passed away peacefully at home on, Thursday, June 11, 2026, at the age of 95.
Leroy was born to Frederick Theodore “Fred” Urie Sr. and Annie McIntosh Urie on October 13, 1930. Leroy, the youngest of five siblings, helped...
Vincent Laurie
Jun 10, 2026
Vincent Joseph Laurie Sr., age 85, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at 6:31 PM, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, to the late Henrietta and Salvadore Laurie.
Vincent spent his career as a dedicated professional, eventually retiring from Briggs Equipment after years of hard work. Outside of his career, he was a...
Dale Greenwell
Jun 9, 2026
Dale Greenwell, 91, of D’Iberville, MS passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 in Gulfport, MS. He was born on August 21, 1935 in D’Iberville, MS.
Dale graduated from D’Iberville High School in 1955 and later attended the University of Southern Mississippi, where he earned a Master’s Degree in Anthropology and History. He served in the United States Army Security...
Joseph Reynold Bosarge, Sr.
Jun 9, 2026
Joseph Reynold "Ronnie" Bosarge, Sr., 88, of D'Iberville, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, craftsmanship, and devotion to his family, friends, and community.
Born on November 18, 1937, Ronnie was a lifelong resident of D'Iberville and a proud member of one of the area's pioneering families. A gifted craftsman and talented boat...
Andrew C. Collier
Jun 9, 2026
Andrew C. Collier, 68, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2026. He was born December 19, 1957 to James and Charlotte Collier.
Andy left behind a legacy woven from hard work, deep devotion to his family, and a thoroughly well-lived life. He was a true family man, and a literal treasure trove of information who always had the...
David Roberts
Jun 8, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of David James Roberts, a beloved husband, father, son, and friend. David peacefully departed this life on June 8, 2026, at the age of 49 in Mobile, Alabama. Born on February 18, 1977, in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, David grew up with a profound curiosity about how things worked, especially anything...
Anthony "Tony" Romo
Jun 8, 2026
Anthony "Tony" Michael Romo, age 77, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Monday, June 8, 2026.
Tony was born on January 22, 1949 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Anthony E. Romo and Elvira Gomez Romo. He proudly served in the United States Air Force and was honored to have served his country.
Funeral service will be held at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home,...
Raymond "Ray Ray" Breazeale
Jun 8, 2026
On June 8, 2026, Raymond “Ray Ray” Breazeale peacefully went to join his loved ones in Heaven.
Ray was preceded in death by his father, Horace Eugene Breazeale; his mother, Johnnie Ruth Breazeale; his daughter, Donna Leigh Pounders; and his great-granddaughter, Nora Hofer.
He is survived by his sons, Christopher (Lea) Breazeale and granddaughter, Amelia Breazeale of California and John Derrick Bilbo...
Kathleen Patricia Smith
Jun 7, 2026
Kathleen Patricia Smith, age 64, passed away June 7, 2026, in Biloxi, MS.
She was born in Salem, MA on August 23, 1961.
She is survived by her son, Robbie Smith; her mother, Carmen Smith; and her brothers, Jimmy Smith (Debbie) and Joseph Smith.
Bradford-O’Keefe is honored to serve the family of Kathleen Patricia Smith.
Robert "Bob" L. Marcy, Sr.
Jun 7, 2026
Robert "Bob" L. Marcy, Sr., a proud veteran and dedicated family man, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 7, 2026 at the age of 81. While he was born in San Francisco, California, he was a lifelong resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
A true American, Bob answered the call of duty during the Vietnam War, serving honorably as a Captain...
William Augustas Juch IV
Jun 7, 2026
William Augustus Juch IV, 75 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2026.
He was born on June 16,1950 in Woodmere NY to Mary and William Juch III.
William was preceded in death by his parents, William Juch III and Mary Juch; and sister, Jennifer Juch.
He is survived by his wife, Alexandra M Juch; and her children, C. Hunter...
Archibald E. April III
Jun 7, 2026
Archibald “Arch” Earl April III died Sunday, June 7, 2026, in Biloxi, Mississippi. Mr. April was born November 8, 1945, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Gloria and Archibald Earl April, Jr. He was preceded in death by both his parents and his brother, Keith. He is survived by his loving wife of sixty years, Paula Kilgore April; his two children,...
Paul N. Broussard
Jun 5, 2026
Paul N. Broussard, born in New Orleans, Louisiana, in 1941, passed away on Friday, June 5, 2026. He went to join the Lord who had been so good to him, as well as his first wife and soulmate, Kathy Margaret Matranga Broussard.
Paul leaves behind his second wife and soulmate, Carol Powell Broussard; his three sons, Paul Broussard Jr., Darin Broussard,...
Tina Marie Kostmayer
Jun 5, 2026
Tina Marie Kostmayer, age 63, of Vancleave, Mississippi passed away on Friday, June 5, 2026. She was born on July 10, 1962, in Louisiana and later moved to Mississippi, where she spent most of her life.
Tina was a strong and resilient woman who battled and survived cancer. Shortly after her fight with cancer, she met the love of her life,...
Merrill (Taz) Joseph Perkins
Jun 4, 2026
Merrill (Taz) Joseph Perkins, age 72, passed away Thursday June 4, 2026, at his home in Biloxi.
He was born on December 26, 1953, in New London, CT, to James George Perkins and Irene May Flagg. He learned pipefitting in the Air force and Navy; he would later use that knowledge in his career at Genera Dynamics. After retirement, he enjoyed...
Hue Thi Le
Jun 3, 2026
Hue Thi Le, 71 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
Visitations will be held on Monday, June 8, 2026 and Tuesday, June 9, 2026 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Ocean Springs, MS. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00am on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church,...
Donald Wayne Grossman
Jun 2, 2026
Donald Wayne Grossman, 89, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.
Born in Rocheport, MO, Don was a U.S. Air Force Veteran and was a longtime resident of Biloxi, MS.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 17 years, Elsie Elaine Grossman; brothers Frank H. & James W. Grossman; father, Frank D....
Joan Benigno French Waits
Jun 2, 2026
Joan Benigno French Waits, age 91, of Gulfport, passed away peacefully in Ocean Springs on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, surrounded by her family.
Joan was born in Pass Christian on April 21, 1935, to Joseph and Anna Benigno. She graduated from Pass Christian High School and attended Mississippi Southern College where she was a Southern Belle. Joan was a member of...
Mary Linda Anderson Maggard
Jun 1, 2026
Mary Linda Anderson Maggard, age 84, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Monday, June 1, 2026, in Gulfport, MS.
Born and raised in Long Beach, Mississippi, Linda spent many of her childhood days with sand between her toes and the sound of laughter in the air. A creative spirit, she enjoyed painting, crocheting, and pottery, but her...
Irene Kinsey
Jun 1, 2026
Irene Kinsey, 89, of Gulfport, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 1, 2026.
Born in Chacora, MS, Irene lived a life rooted in faith, family, and the simple joys that brought her happiness. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose love and presence shaped generations of her family.
Irene was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jesse...
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