Obituaries

André  Kaufman

André Kaufman

Oct 25, 2019

André Kaufman, 69, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away Friday, October 25, 2019 in Ocean Springs. André was born January 13, 1950 in Giessen, Germany to Army Lt. Otis Kaufman, Sr. and Eunice Leckich Kaufman Misko. Shortly after Otis passed, his mother moved back to the Coast and since André had become a lifetime resident of Ocean Springs. André attended...

Lora Bell  Santa Cruz

Lora Bell Santa Cruz

Oct 25, 2019

Lora Bell Santa Cruz, a resident of Saucier, MS was called to her heavenly home on October 25, 2019. She was 98 years old. Mrs. Santa Cruz was known by many names, Mom, Maw Maw, Maw Maw Bell, Miss Lora Bell, the vegetable lady and the deer hunter. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great-great grandmother....

Rev. Harry Lauder Gordon

Rev. Harry Lauder Gordon

Oct 24, 2019

Reverend Harry Lauder Gordon, having reached the age of 100, went home to be with his Lord Thursday, October 24, 2019, in Gulfport, MS. Harry was born in Pensacola, FL. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Velma Gordon; his wife, Hazel Juanita Gordon; and two sisters, Ellen Marie and Addie V. He leaves behind his two...

Frederick Frank "Fred" Cruse

Frederick Frank "Fred" Cruse

Oct 23, 2019

Frederick Frank “Fred” Cruse died peacefully on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 in Gautier, MS at the age of 38. Fred was born on July 14,1981 in Pascagoula, MS to Sharon Bechtel and Frank Cruse. He graduated from Ocean Springs High School in 2001. Fred loved to hang out with cousins, play video games and he always had jokes. He loved...

Willie Mae Anderson Cook

Willie Mae Anderson Cook

Oct 22, 2019

Willie Mae Anderson Cook was born August 22, 1944 in Greensburg, LA to Alice L. McClendon Anderson and Johnny Anderson. She died peacefully at her home at the age of 75 on October 22, 2019. Willie was a wife, mother, business woman, sister, mother of her church, mentor and friend to anyone. She was a firm believer in doing unto...

Robyn  Spikes  Turner

Robyn Spikes Turner

Oct 22, 2019

Robyn Spikes Turner, age 54, of Biloxi, MS passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2019. She was born July 4, 1965 in Clinton, OK. She was the daughter of Viki Dudley Brown and the late Bob Spikes Robyn received her early and high school education in Greenville, MS. She obtained her Pharmacy degree, graduating with honors, from the School of Pharmacy...

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...