Obituaries

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...

Glenda Strahan

Glenda Strahan

Jul 18, 2022

Glenda Strahan, age 72, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Monday, July 18, 2022.

Funeral service was held on Friday, July 22, 2022 at the Johnson Funeral Home of Lake Charles Chapel, located at 4321 Lake Street, Lake Charles, LA 70605.

Words of comfort to the family may be expressed at www.johnsonfuneralhome.net

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to help...

James David Morrisette III

James David Morrisette III

Jul 18, 2022

James David Morrisette III, age 73, beloved father and grandpa passed away on Monday, July 18, 2022 in Hattiesburg, MS.

James served 40 years in the U.S. Navy as an aircraft technician. He lived most of his life in either California or Virginia where he retired from Northrop Gruman, and then moved to Hattiesburg. He spent most of his time...

Steven T. Jones

Steven T. Jones

Jul 17, 2022

Steven T. Jones, 62, of Gulfport, MS passed away Sunday, July 17, 2022. He was born December 5, 1959 in New Orleans, LA to William C. and Evelyn “Delores” Jones.

In 1997, Steven joined his parents when they moved from New Orleans, LA to Gulfport, MS. After moving, he started his business, A Plus Delivery. Steven, also known as Stevie,...

Stanley Eugene Reeves

Stanley Eugene Reeves

Jul 17, 2022

Stanley Eugene Reeves, age 86, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2022.

He was transferred to Stevens Funeral Home in Forrest City, AR (870-633-5400)

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Stanley Eugene Reeves.

 

Floyd George "Sonny" Fountain, Jr.

Floyd George "Sonny" Fountain, Jr.

Jul 17, 2022

 

Floyd George “Sonny” Fountain, Jr., 76, of St. Martin, MS passed away Sunday, July 17, 2022 in D’Iberville.

Mr. Fountain was a native of Biloxi and a longtime resident of St. Martin. He retired from the U.S. Air Force Reserve, the Beau Rivage Casino and Textron/Halter Marine. Mr. Fountain was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in D’Iberville...

Vivian Brown Lenart

Vivian Brown Lenart

Jul 15, 2022

Vivian Brown Lenart, 91, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away Friday, July 15, 2022. Vivian was born in Biloxi, MS on July 11, 1931 to Luther and Helen Brown.

Shortly after her birth, Vivian’s parents moved their family to New Orleans, LA where they resided until 1939. Vivian and her family then returned to the Gulf Coast to open Brown’s...

Dee Zirkle

Dee Zirkle

Jul 15, 2022

Dee Zirkle, 88, of Gulfport, MS died Friday, July 15, 2022 in Gulfport.

He was a resident of the Armed Forces Retirement Home and was retired from the US Army.

A graveside service with military honors will be held at Biloxi National Cemetery on Monday, August 8, 2022 at 2:30 p.m.

Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, is honored...

Vivian Anita Lenart

Vivian Anita Lenart

Jul 15, 2022

Vivian Anita Brown Lenart, age 91 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on July 15, 2022.

No services will be held.

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Ocean Springs is honored to serve the family of Vivian Lenart.