Obituaries
James Lester "Jim" Turner
Aug 15, 2024
James Lester “Jim” Turner at the age of 82, of Ocean Springs, Mississippi passed away on August 15, 2024.
Jim served 24 years in the U.S. Navy on destroyers. After retirement from the military, he worked for 24 years at Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, Mississippi on the Arleigh Burke destroyers.
He is survived by his wife Cathy and his three children Cary,...
Kim Robert Long
Aug 15, 2024
Mr. Kim Robert Long, 68, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2024 at his home.
Kim was born on May 11, 1956 in Battle Creek, MI to Harry and Margaret Long. He served as an Advanced Equipment Operator and instructor at the Naval Construction Battalion Center in Gulfport, MS. Kim was a Seabee in the U.S. Navy and...
Richard D. Potter
Aug 14, 2024
Richard Dennis Potter, age 78, of Saucier, MS passed away on August 14, 2024.
A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at Biloxi National Cemetery at 11:00 a.m.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Richard Dennis Potter.
George Thomas Bordeaux
Aug 13, 2024
George Thomas Bordeaux passed away August 13, 2024 at the age of 75 to be with his beloved wife, Sandy. Born December 17, 1948 in Brookings, SD to Frank Bordeaux and Juanita Bozied, George moved with his family to Gulfport as a child. He attended Gulfport High School and started working at an early age. From July 1968 until June...
Losone Parmeter
Aug 13, 2024
Losone "Lee" Parmeter, 90, of Biloxi, Mississippi passed from this life he cherished so much on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 in Biloxi, Mississippi from the ravages of Agent Orange from the Vietnam War. Lee was born in the early morning hours of August 9, 1934 in Lexington, KY., to Lyle Parmeter and Marie Ydofkimiva. He was named after his grandfather...
Gerald "Gerry" Seymour Wright
Aug 12, 2024
Gerald “Gerry” Seymour Wright, aged 79, passed away on August 12, 2024, in Ocean Springs, Mississippi.
Born in Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada, to Kenneth and Christine Wright (Weatherby), Gerry set his sights on seeing the world outside of his beloved hometown. He lived an adventurous life beginning with service in the Royal Canadian Air Force, and then time as a miner...
Kaye Lynn Taylor
Aug 12, 2024
Kaye Lynn Taylor, age 75, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2024, after a short illness at Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Kaye was born in Royse City, Texas on May 10, 1949.
Kaye was a long-time resident of Gulfport but recently moved to Hattiesburg. She attended Gulfport High School. Kaye worked at the Harrison County Child Development Center for...
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,...
Betty Joyce Sissom
Aug 11, 2024
Elizabeth “Betty” Joyce Sissom, age 92, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2024 at her home surrounded by family.
Betty was born to Robert and Ivy Luther. She graduated from Sacred Heart Catholic School in Biloxi, MS.
She was preceded in death by her parents; spouse, Alvie Sissom; grandson, Matt Derouen; and sister, Rose Ladner.
Betty is survived by her...
Johnny Swiney, Jr
Aug 11, 2024
Johnny “Hoby” Swiney, Jr. passed away at age 66 on Sunday, August 11, 2024 in Biloxi.
Hoby was born in Norton, Virginia. However, he was a longtime resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast where he enjoyed boating, fishing and spending time with friends & family out on the water. Prior to his retirement, Hoby was employed as a salesman for various...
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...
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