Obituaries
Andrew Albert Lechner, Jr.
Jan 25, 2026
Andrew Albert Lechner, Jr., 84, of Vancleave, MS passed away Sunday, January 25, 2026. He was born August 27, 1941 in Biloxi, MS to Andrew and Sarah Lechner.
Andrew was a lifelong resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. He retired from Ingalls as a welder and was a long-time volunteer and former chief of the West Jackson County Volunteer Fire Department....
Travis Hanson
Jan 25, 2026
Travis Leon Hanson, 78, of D’Iberville, Mississippi, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loved ones, on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
Travis was born on August 4, 1947, in Jasper County, TX, to Harvey Alton Hanson and Iris Irene Franklin Brooks. He graduated from Gladewater High School in 1967 and proudly served his country in the United States Air...
Dung T. Nguyen
Jan 25, 2026
Dung T. Nguyen, age 63, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 29, 2026 and Friday, January 30, 2026 from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Howard Avenue in Biloxi.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at Vietnamese Martyrs...
C.L. Ates
Jan 23, 2026
C.L. Ates, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on January 23, 2026, after a life well-lived.
C.L. was born in Magee, MS, on April 8, 1939, the only son of Calton Lloyd and Addie Caroline Ates. Forever connected to his home state, C.L. spent his school years in Gulfport, MS, and graduated from Gulfport High School in 1957, where...
Ann Marie Latil Collins
Jan 23, 2026
Ann Marie Latil Collins, age 77, passed away on Friday, January 23, 2026. She was a longtime resident of Biloxi and a graduate of Biloxi High School and Pearl River Community College.
Ann treasured her time with her family and friends. She never met a stranger and had a remarkable gift for conversation, making everyone feel instantly welcome and at ease....
Bettye Lee Lamey
Jan 23, 2026
Bettye Lee Lamey passed away peacefully at her home on January 23, 2026, with her devoted sister by her side.
She was born in Hot Springs, Arkansas, in 1930 to Ray and Lillie Terry. After graduating from high school, Bettye moved with her family to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where she modeled and worked in women’s fashion. The family later settled in...
William "Byron" Patton
Jan 22, 2026
William Byron Patton, age 79, of Gautier, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026.
Mr. Patton was a long-time resident of the MS Gulf Coast. He was a graduate of North Panola High School, MS Northwest Jr. College, and the University of Southern MS. He worked at HII Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula and served in the MS Army National Guard for...
Kathleen Martin Karcher
Jan 22, 2026
Kathleen “Granny” Martin Karcher, age 95, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2026 in Vancleave, MS, surrounded by her loving family.
Kathleen was born on March 27, 1930 in New Orleans, LA to Lawerence L. Martin, Sr and Madeleine Thiberville Martin. Kathleen graduated from St. Joseph Academy in New Orleans, LA. She has lived in Ocean Springs...
Leonard Fredrick "Fred" Tagge
Jan 22, 2026
Leonard Fredrick "Fred" Tagge, age 74, of Pass Christian, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026.
A memorial service will be held at Trinity Episcopal Church in Pass Christian at a later date.
Please check back for complete obituary and service times.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport is honored to serve the family of Fred Tagge.
Oberia (Vera) Jeffers Bounds
Jan 22, 2026
Oberia (Vera) Jeffers Bounds, age 95, of Ocean Springs, MS, died peacefully at home on Thursday, January 22, 2026.
Oberia was born in Longleaf, LA on December 3, 1930, to Arthur and Ethel Yielding Jeffers; She married Julius Bounds in Louisiana and lived there for most of her life. She and Julius enjoyed traveling the US in their motor home after...
Clifford Earl "Chip" D'Angelo
Jan 21, 2026
Clifford Earl “Chip” D’Angelo, Jr., age 61, of Gulfport, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026.
Mr. D’Angelo was born in Laurel, MS and was a long-time resident of the coast. He was a member of the Catholic faith and was a carpenter.
Mr. D’Angelo was preceded in death by his sister, Anna.
Survivors include his wife, Amy; a daughter, Jacqualyn McCoy; sisters,...
Inger Elizabeth Rhea
Jan 21, 2026
Inger Elizabeth Rhea, age 82, of Vancleave passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2026.
Inger was born in Detroit Michigan on May 30, 1943 and was raised in Sedalia Missouri. She became a resident of Vancleave in 1969. She supported her sons by having multiple occupations over her life. She was a Unit clerk for Singing River Hospital, cafeteria worker at OLV...
Thomas Eugene Wilson
Jan 20, 2026
It is being announced the passing of Thomas E. Wilson, of Gulfport, Mississippi, resident of Coastal Health and Rehab.
Mr. Wilson passed peacefully at Singing River ICU on January 20, 2026.
Mr. Wilson was well known to be a very talented musician, as a Bass player, and piano skills. His country roots were his most favorite venue of music. He traveled throughout...
Ilsa Dieckman Hinsley
Jan 19, 2026
Ilsa Dieckman Hinsley, age 62, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026.
Ilsa was born on November 6, 1963 in Kansas City, MO to Libby and Duane Dieckman. She attended Missouri Southern State University. She was a Sergeant in the US Marine Corps and a Chief Financial Officer for ETA Inc.
She is preceded in death by her father;...
William Walter Anderson
Jan 19, 2026
William Walter Anderson, 86 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on January 19, 2026.
Billy as he was called all his life was born on October 25, 1939 in Biloxi, MS, to Walter Inglis Anderson and Agnes “Sissy” Grinstead Anderson. His childhood was spent at Oldfields Plantation in Gautier and Shearwater in Ocean Springs where he made many lifelong friends. After...
Janis Chastain
Jan 18, 2026
Janis Chastain, lovingly known as “Ms. Jan” to everyone who knew her, was born on September 28, 1939, at home in Scott County, Tennessee. She passed away peacefully on January 18, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, conversation, and deep love for her family and friends.
Janis made her home in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, where she built meaningful connections with...
Evelyn L. Lenaz
Jan 18, 2026
Evelyn L. Lenaz, age 98, of Biloxi, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026.
Mrs. Lenaz was born in Noxubee County, MS and was a longtime resident of the coast.
Survivors include her husband, Ernest Ray Lenaz.
A private graveside service will be held at the Biloxi National Cemetery.
Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport is honored to serve the family of Evelyn L....
Kaleb Ryan Engle
Jan 18, 2026
Kaleb Ryan Engle, age 23, was taken far too soon, leaving behind a family and community forever changed by his loss. Kaleb was a beloved son, grandson, brother, nephew, uncle, boyfriend, friend, and a proud father-to-be. He was known for his infectious spirit, his love for life, and the enormous heart he carried so naturally.
Kaleb is preceded in death by...
Chester Lyon Arnold, III
Jan 18, 2026
Chester Lyon Arnold III, of Saucier, MS, passed away peacefully in his home on January 18, 2026, at the age of 76.
Chester was born July 11, 1949, in Lawton, Oklahoma. He was a generous and loving man as well as a life-long Hank Williams fan. He served in the United States Army from Feb 21, 1968, to Dec 10, 1975....
Dorothy Anna Wehner Bernius
Jan 17, 2026
Dorothy Anna Wehner Bernius, age 91, of Gulfport, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026.
Mrs. Bernius was born in New Orleans, LA and had been a coast resident for about 30 years. She was a member of the Catholic faith. Mrs. Bernius was a graduate of the Charity Hospital School of Nursing.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald...
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