Obituaries

Ann Marie Consiglio

Ann Marie Consiglio

Aug 20, 2025

Ann Marie Consiglio, née Esposito, of Gulfport, Mississippi, passed away on August 20, 2025, at the age of 81.

Ann Marie lived her life devoted to her family. She often joked that her full-time job was being a “domestic princess”—a title she wore with pride. Her daughters, Michele Chamberlain (Mike Jones) and Maureen Flynn, carry on her legacy of love, laughter,...

William "Ed" Smith

William "Ed" Smith

Aug 20, 2025

Mr. William Edward “Ed” Smith, age 84, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, in Ocean Springs.

Ed was born on July 29, 1941, in Memphis, Tennessee, to Robert Elmer Smith and Willie Lucille Smith. He graduated from Clarksdale High School and studied at Delta State University, Memphis Academy of Arts and Imperial Valley College. He served...

Jonathon Ronald Davis

Jonathon Ronald Davis

Aug 20, 2025

Jonathon Ronald Davis, 47 of Vancleave, MS passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2025.

He was born in South Carolina but has been a resident of Vancleave for the past forty years. He attended schools in Vancleave since elementary school. He loved video games and Legos.

Jonathon is survived by his parents, Jerry and Diana Davis; sister, Joshlyn Davis; brother, Jamie Davis;...

David Allen Deaver, Sr.

David Allen Deaver, Sr.

Aug 19, 2025

David Allen Deaver, Sr., 78 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2025.

He was born on September 5, 1946 in Rockingham, North Carolina to David and Cathrine Deaver. He attended college. He retired from the United States Air Force as an Instructor. After the Air Force, he worked at Winn Dixie as a meat cutter for many...

RIchard Lee O'Connor

RIchard Lee O'Connor

Aug 18, 2025

Richard Lee O'Connor, 72 of Biloxi, MS passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025.

A graveside service will be held at 12:30pm on Monday, August 25, 2025 at Biloxi National Cemetery.

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Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Homes is honored to serve the family of Richard L. O'Connor.

Godfred Hennig III

Godfred Hennig III

Aug 18, 2025

Godfred "Fred" Hennig III, age 75, of Biloxi, passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025.

Born on January 27, 1950, to Godfred Hennig Jr. and Dorothy (Hennig) Bergeron, he spent his childhood on Point Cadet. At Biloxi High School, Fred set records for running track. Although he received many track scholarships, he decided to forego athletics while attending the University of...

Kenneth Riley Wells

Kenneth Riley Wells

Aug 18, 2025

Kenneth Riley Wells, 84, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025, at home after a long illness.

Born on October 8, 1940, in Edna, TX, Kenneth was the beloved son of Wilburn Riley Wells and Valasta Carolina Matejek. A proud graduate of Vanderbilt Industrial High School, Class of 1958, he went on to serve his country with honor...

Barbara French Baker

Barbara French Baker

Aug 18, 2025

Barbara French Baker, 97 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025.

She was born in Mount Gilead, OH. She received her bachelor’s degree in education from Millsaps College and her master’s degree from the University of Mississippi.

Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, Clinton Baker; parents, John A. and Helen F. Byrd; and brothers, John Byrd...

Conner Henderson Bond

Conner Henderson Bond

Aug 16, 2025

Conner Henderson Bond, age 26, of Maben, MS, passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2025.

Conner was a longtime resident of Ocean Springs, MS. He graduated with honors from Ocean Springs High School. He received an Associates Degree from MGCCC, and a Bachelors of Science in Chemical Engineering from Mississippi State University. He resided in Maben with his wife, Kody, along...

Cynthia Ann Bush

Cynthia Ann Bush

Aug 15, 2025

Cynthia Ann Bush, 64, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Friday, August 15, 2025 in Gulfport.

Cynthia was born in Waterloo, IA to Annie Lewis and Roosevelt Davenport on December 31, 1960. She attended East High School and went on to receive her LPN from Rockford School of Practical Nursing (1979) and proceeded to serve for 41years spreading love and kindness...

Brenda Elizabeth Haise Johnston

Brenda Elizabeth Haise Johnston

Aug 14, 2025

Brenda Elizabeth Haise Johnston, lovingly known as “Mimi” and “Bim-Bim”, left us on August 14, 2025, at the age of 84, surrounded by her loving family in the comfort of her home in Biloxi. Brenda was born and raised in Biloxi, the daughter of Lucille (Blacksher) Haise and Fred Wallace Haise, Sr., who preceded her in death. 

She devoted 30 years...

Kathleen Cecilia Malone

Kathleen Cecilia Malone

Aug 13, 2025

Kathleen Cecilia Malone, 72, of D’Iberville, Mississippi, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, August 13, 2025.

Born on October 23, 1952, in Biloxi, Mississippi, Kathleen was the daughter of the late Frank Paul Broussard and Mary Margaret Broussard. She attended Biloxi High School and later worked as a welder at Huntington Ingalls, where she was admired for her skill, determination,...

John "Jack" Hamilton Gottsche

John "Jack" Hamilton Gottsche

Aug 13, 2025

John “Jack” Hamilton Gottsche, 83, passed away on August 13, 2025 in Ocean Springs, MS.

He was born in Biloxi, MS on September 17, 1941 to Albert Lynd Gottsche, Sr. and Inez Mae Kettles Gottsche. He graduated high school from Columbia Military Academy and then earned a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology in 1964, where...

Cecille Lucretia Gregoire

Cecille Lucretia Gregoire

Aug 12, 2025

Cecille "Sis" Lucretia Gregoire, sister, aunt/tante, mother, nanny/nanan, and grandmother gracefully departed this life surrounded by love and family on August 12th, 2025 in Ocean Springs, Mississippi

Born in Dulac, Louisiana on March 21st, 1941, Cecille spent 49 years of her life there, raising her daughter, Melinda, and devoting her career to the seafood industry, until settling in Biloxi, Mississippi in...

Joshua "Josh" Brandon Smith

Joshua "Josh" Brandon Smith

Aug 12, 2025

Joshua “Josh” Brandon Smith, 36 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on August 12, 2025.

He was born on December 27, 1988 in Mobile, AL to Samuel “Sam” and Jamie Smith. He was a graduate of Pascagoula High School. He attained his BSN from William Carey and was actively working towards a Doctorate Degree from LSU. He was employed as an...

Matthew Guy Bernardo

Matthew Guy Bernardo

Aug 12, 2025

Matthew Guy Bernardo, 46, of Pascagoula, MS, passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, in Pascagoula.

Born on September 15, 1978, in Fort Lauderdale, FL, Matthew was the beloved son of Guy and Althea Bernardo. He attended Mississippi State University and went on to serve his country proudly in the United States Navy from 2000 to 2004.

Following his service, Matthew built...

Joan Alice Bourque

Joan Alice Bourque

Aug 12, 2025

Joan Alice Bourque, a devoted wife, beloved mother, treasured MeMaw, dear sister, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born on August 7, 1944, in New Orleans, Louisiana, Joan was the daughter of Harold Sr. and Margaret Stringer. From the moment she entered the world, Joan brought joy, warmth, and compassion...

Tracie Marie Tate

Tracie Marie Tate

Aug 12, 2025

Tracie Marie Tate, age 58, of the Mississippi Gulf Coast, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday August 12th, 2025 in Gulfport, MS.

Tracie was a lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast, carrying its southern spirit, ever welcoming and resilient. She had an amazing heart, a deep care for her family and friends, and consistently put her loved ones first....

David Carlisle Gilcrease

David Carlisle Gilcrease

Aug 10, 2025

David Carlisle Gilcrease passed away peacefully on August 10, 2025 surrounded by the love and comfort of his family in his home in Ocean Springs, Mississippi.

David was born on February 23, 1960 in New Orleans, Louisiana to Dorrice and Elmer Gilcrease. David graduated in 1978 from Delta Heritage Academy in Buras, Louisiana. David spent his young adult life working with...

Beverly Diane Pugh

Beverly Diane Pugh

Aug 10, 2025

Beverly Diane Pugh, age 74, of Gautier, Mississippi, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, August 10, 2025. She was born in Kokomo, Mississippi, and lived a life full of love, devotion, and care for her family, friends, and beloved pets. 

She was preceded in death by her father, Van Harold Turnage; her mother, Mary Rose Campbell Turnage; and her...