Obituaries

Stanley Dexter Tillinghast

Stanley Dexter Tillinghast

Aug 26, 2025

Stanley Dexter Tillinghast, 79 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on August 26, 2025. Stanley, known for his easygoing spirit, love of family, and appreciation for the simple joys of coastal life, spent his years surrounded by the people and places that mattered most to him.

Stanley was a son, a brother, an uncle, and a twin- a role that defined...

Adelaide Josephine Taranto Chinn

Adelaide Josephine Taranto Chinn

Aug 26, 2025

Adelaide Josephine Taranto Chinn, 97 of D’Iberville, MS passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 in D’Iberville.

Born on the Fourth of July, 1928, in Biloxi, Mississippi, Adelaide Chinn lived a full and joyous life as a proud lifelong resident of her beloved hometown.

She grew up on Magnolia Street in downtown Biloxi and graduated from Sacred Heart Academy. A devout Catholic,...

Dakota Dane "Kota" Flowers

Dakota Dane "Kota" Flowers

Aug 26, 2025

It is with very heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dakota Dane “Kota” Flowers, 26 of Ocean Springs, MS on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 in Ocean Springs.

Kota was born on October 16, 1998 in Biloxi, MS to John and Misty Balius Flowers. He has a strong love for music and being with his family. Kota will be missed...

Bruce Allan Frallic

Bruce Allan Frallic

Aug 25, 2025

Bruce Allan Frallic of Diamondhead, MS passed away peacefully on Monday, August 25, 2025.

Bruce grew up in Middletown, OH. He graduated from Miami University where he served as treasurer and president of Phi Delta Theta fraternity. Prior to graduating he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps to become a pilot and was appointed to the Officers Candidate School in...

Gary Martin Bedsole

Gary Martin Bedsole

Aug 25, 2025

Gary Martin Bedsole, age 62, of Vancleave, MS passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025.

Gary was born December 28, 1962 in New Orleans, LA, while his parents, Leon and Patricia Bedsole were students at The New Orleans Baptist Seminary. The family moved to Baton Rouge, to Enterprise, Alabama, to Pensacola, Florida, where Gary started his education in kindergarten and elementary...

Elisa Viniegra

Elisa Viniegra

Aug 25, 2025

Elisa Viniegra passed away Monday, August 25,2025.

A funeral service will be held at 10 am on Thursday, September 4, 2025 at the Pass Road Chapel of Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home. Friends are invited to visit one hour prior. Interment will follow at Biloxi National Cemetery.

Please check back for the full obituary.

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Elisa...

Melba Ruth Leigh

Melba Ruth Leigh

Aug 24, 2025

Melba Ruth Leigh, 76, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at her home in Gulfport.

She was born in Rusk, Texas on November 7, 1948, to Carl Ellis Minchew and Ella Mae Smith Minchew. After completing high school, she was co-owner and secretary of J&L Television until retirement, and she also worked at Walmart making many more...

Ricardo Anthony "Rick" Rosonet, Sr.

Ricardo Anthony "Rick" Rosonet, Sr.

Aug 24, 2025

Ricardo Anthony “Rick” Rosonet, Sr., age 78, of Ocean Springs, passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2025.

Rick was born in Biloxi on September 26, 1946. He attended Biloxi High School and joined the US Army, where he served for four years. His service included 13 months in Vietnam where he earned two Purple Hearts for wounds received during enemy action....

David Ralph "Coach" Allen Jr.

David Ralph "Coach" Allen Jr.

Aug 23, 2025

David Ralph “Coach” Allen Jr, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025, surrounded by his family, at the age of 80.

He had been married to the love of his life, Robin, for almost 60 years, who he loved and protected fiercely. His life was spent doing the things he loved – hunting, fishing, coaching rec baseball,...

John Arthur Gagnon

John Arthur Gagnon

Aug 23, 2025

John Arthur Gagnon, affectionately known to many as Pop and Jackie, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2025, in Biloxi, Mississippi. He was born on August 20, 1947, in Boston, Massachusetts, to the late Alfred and Freda Gagnon.

He served in the United States Air Force and worked with the United States Postal Service. In addition to his professional contributions, John...

Addison Grace Wilson

Addison Grace Wilson

Aug 22, 2025

Addison Grace Wilson, aged 7 weeks, passed away on Friday, August 22, 2025, at her home in Gulfport.

Addison was born on July 30, 2025, in Gulfport, to Danielle K. Wilson and Darryll W. Wilson. She loved to snuggle with her mommy and siblings.

Addison is survived by her parents; siblings, 3-year-old Noah Wilson, 7-year-old Sarah Wilson, 15-year-old David Smith, and 20-year-old...

Dolores Emery

Dolores Emery

Aug 22, 2025

Dolores Emery, 87, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Friday, August 22, 2025. 

No services are scheduled at this time. She will be interred in the Biloxi National Cemetery with her late husband, Richard Emery.

Braford-O'Keefe Funeral Homes is honored to serve the family of Dolores Emery.

TSgt Dennis Joseph Riley

TSgt Dennis Joseph Riley

Aug 20, 2025

TSgt Dennis Joseph Riley, aka "Pop" or "DJ" (USAF retired), passed away peacefully in his sleep at home in Biloxi, MS at the age of 89 on Wednesday, August 20, 2025.

Born on October 22, 1935, in Sioux City, Iowa to parents Francis Riley and Gertrude Built Riley, he was the eldest of 7 children and was raised on a dairy...

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.

Please check back for full obituary.

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...