Obituaries
William Ralph Nichols
Aug 24, 2025
William Ralph Nichols, 72, of Ocean Springs, Mississippi – known to most as Bill and to a lucky few as “Knute” – passed away peacefully at his home on August 24, 2025.
Bill was born on October 8, 1952, in Wichita, Kansas. After graduating from high school in Wichita, he moved to Pascagoula, Mississippi, which became his beloved adopted home. There,...
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.
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....
Mark Alan Stapleton
Aug 23, 2025
Mark Alan Stapleton, age 58, of Gulfport, Mississippi, formerly of Chesapeake, West Virginia, passed away on August 23, 2025.
Born and raised in Chesapeake, Mark was a proud West Virginian with deep roots in his hometown. He spent much of his youth on the ballfield, where he developed a lifelong love for sports. Whether it was baseball, football, golf, bowling, darts,...
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
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
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 June 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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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...
SrA Jonathan David Saunders
Aug 17, 2025
SrA Jonathan David Saunders, age 23, of Newport News, Virginia passed away Sunday, August 17, 2025.
Jonathan was born on August 7, 2002, in Fort Lewis, Washington. A proud member of the United States Air Force, he enlisted in 2021 and served with dedication as an active-duty airman until his passing. His service was a reflection of his commitment and love...
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
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...
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