Obituaries

Jeffrey  Michael  Wallace

Jeffrey Michael Wallace

Oct 21, 2019

Jeffery Michael Wallace, age 44, left this world to be with his Lord on Monday, October 21, 2019. He was born in Pascagoula, MS on June 29, 1975. He graduated from St. Martin High School in 1993. During his early years he enjoyed hunting, going to the river to fish and finding arrowheads. Later in life, he enjoyed fishing with...

Carl   Andrew Fillingame

Carl Andrew Fillingame

Oct 20, 2019

Carl Andrew “Andy” Fillingame, 62, from Gulfport, Mississippi passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2019. Andy was a native of Gulfport and was a longtime resident of McHenry, Mississippi. Andy graduated from Gulfport High School and received his associates degree in travel in and tourism from Phillips Junior College. He worked with the Mississippi Forestry Commission for 26 years. He...

Mary Ellen Long Douthit

Mary Ellen Long Douthit

Oct 20, 2019

Mary Ellen Long Douthit, age 90, of Ocean Springs, passed away peacefully at her home in the early morning hours, Sunday, October 20, 2019. Born on March 24, 1929 in Bay Minette, AL., she was one of ten siblings. She is preceded in death by her parents; Richmond Hobson Long and Mary Olivia Stewart Long, sisters; Lucille Long, Thelma Fulford,...

David C. Schroeder

David C. Schroeder

Oct 20, 2019

David C. Schroeder, born October 3, 1933 in Cambridge, MD to David F. and Florence P. Schroeder, left this life on October 20, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Ann Harris. Dave leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of 65 years, Margaret Schroeder of Long Beach; son David D. Schroeder (Becky) of Gulfport; son...

Sister Martha Milner, RSM

Sister Martha Milner, RSM

Oct 20, 2019

A Mississippi native and longtime resident, Sister Martha Milner, died Sunday, October 20, 2019 in St. Louis, Missouri. A Sister of Mercy for 57 years, she would have been 75 years old on Monday, October 21. Born in Hattiesburg, Sister Martha described herself as a “tough old broad of German and Scotch-Irish descent.” She was the daughter of two native...

Dexter  Rees  Wright

Dexter Rees Wright

Oct 19, 2019

Mr. Dexter Rees Wright, age 80, passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2019 in Biloxi, MS. Mr. Wright will be transferred to Memory Gardens in Corpus Christi, Texas. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Howard Avenue in Biloxi, is honored to help serve this family.

Gerald  Vernon  Fountain

Gerald Vernon Fountain

Oct 19, 2019

Gerald Vernon Fountain, Sr., age 92, passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2019. He was born in Biloxi to Winnie Diaz and Walter C. Fountain on June 3, 1927. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Elwood, Walter and Robert Fountain; sisters, Mary Louise Cochran, Claire Mozara, Bestsy Randazzo and Marjorie Fountain. He is survived by his wife...

James  McMahan

James McMahan

Oct 19, 2019

James McMahan, Jr., age 76, of Gautier, MS passed away on October 19, 2019. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Howard Avenue in Biloxi, is honored to help serve this family.

Lois  Ramon  Coquet

Lois Ramon Coquet

Oct 19, 2019

Mrs. Lois Ramon Coquet, age 96, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2019. Lois was born on September 25, 1923 in Biloxi, MS. She is preceded in death by her husband, J.C. Coquet; and her parents, Louis Ramon, III and Mildred Ramon. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church on...

Lois Rita Ramon Coquet

Lois Rita Ramon Coquet

Oct 19, 2019

Mrs. Lois Ramon Coquet died peacefully on October 19, 2019 in Ocean Springs after a short illness. Born in New Orleans, LA, she was the daughter of Louis Jr and Mildred Gilder Ramon and the sister of Louis Ramon III. She was the widow of Joseph Charles (J.C.) Coquet with whom she shared 30 years of a loving marriage. She...

James  Howard  Dungan

James Howard Dungan

Oct 18, 2019

James Howard Dungan, age 56, of Pascagoula, MS passed away on Friday, October 18, 2019. Mr. Dungan was transferred to Doan and Mills Funeral Home in Richmond, IN. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Howard Avenue in Biloxi, was honored to help serve this family.

James  Howard Dungan

James Howard Dungan

Oct 18, 2019

Mr. James Howard Dungan, age 56, died Friday, October 18, 2019. Mr. Dungan will be transferred to Doan and Mills Funeral Home in Richmond, Indiana. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Howard Avenue in Biloxi, is honored to help serve this family.

Anastasia "Susie" Pitalo  Jurich

Anastasia "Susie" Pitalo Jurich

Oct 18, 2019

Anastasia “Susie” Pitalo Jurich, 97, of Ocean Springs died peacefully on Friday, October 18, 2019. Susie was born May 15, 1922, in Biloxi, MS, the daughter of Matre and Mary Kuluz Pitalo. Susie grew up on Biloxi’s Point Cadet. She was a member of both St. Michael and St. Alphonsus Catholic Church. She attended St. Michael’s Elementary School and Biloxi...

Jerry Lee Haley

Jerry Lee Haley

Oct 17, 2019

Jerry Lee Haley, age 80, of Gulfport died Thursday, October 17, 2019 in Gulfport. He was born August 14, 1939 in Taylorville, Illinois. He retired after 27 years of service with the Small Business Administration and previously served in the U.S. Air Force. He enjoyed spending time with his family and being his own handyman. He was preceded in death...

David Kotula

David Kotula

Oct 16, 2019

MSgt David Kotula, U S Air Force Retired, age 58, passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2019, in Gulfport. David was born in Chicago, Illinois and had been a resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast for the past 30 years. He retired from the U. S. Air Force with over 30 years of service during which time he received many awards...

George  "Rocky"  Meaut

George "Rocky" Meaut

Oct 16, 2019

George “Rocky” Meaut, Jr. age 66, of Biloxi, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2019. Rocky was born on September 10, 1953. He loved fishing, his dog Max, but most of all he loved his family. He will be remembered as a wonderful husband and father. He is preceded in death by his parents, George Meaut, Sr. and Cleo Richard...

Harold Andrew Schaefer

Harold Andrew Schaefer

Oct 16, 2019

Harold Andrew Schaefer, age 74 passed away October 16, 2019. Harry, as he was known to many, was a long-time resident of Murfreesboro, TN. He worked for many years for the Nissan plant in Smyrna which ended his 36 year career working in the automotive industry. Later in life, he joined his wife in bettering the lives of children when...

Carolyn  Ann Sullivan  Montiforte

Carolyn Ann Sullivan Montiforte

Oct 16, 2019

Carolyn A. Sullivan Moniforte, age 73, of Saucier, MS passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at Gulfport Memorial Hospital. Carolyn was born on February 13, 1946 in Biloxi, MS. She is preceded in death by her parents, Marjorie Sullivan and Lavelle Sullivan; brother, Jack Sullivan (Sheryl); sister, Dessie (Kenny) Cox; and brother-in-law, Roy Yates. Survivors include her husband, Glenn...

Jeanette Gray Pittman

Jeanette Gray Pittman

Oct 14, 2019

Jeanette Gray Pittman of Biloxi, MS passed away on Monday, October 14, 2019. She was born in Vicksburg, MS but has resided on the coast for the past six years. She enjoyed her family and was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and aunt. She loved Christ very much and has touched many lives. She will be greatly missed. Jeanette is preceded...

Elaine Louise Adair

Elaine Louise Adair

Oct 14, 2019

Elaine Louise Adair, age 68, of Gulfport passed away Monday, October 14, 2019 in Gulfport. She was born October 15, 1950 in Bloomsburg, PA. She earned a masters degree from the University of Colorado, served in the US Air Force and the National Guard. She was a tech rep for Lockheed Aircraft Company for fifteen years. She was the founder...