Obituaries

Ronald "Ronnie" Edward LaLiberty

Ronald "Ronnie" Edward LaLiberty

Sep 17, 2020

Mr. Ronald “Ronnie” Edward LaLiberty, age 71, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2020. Mr. LaLiberty was born on May 1, 1949 in Lawrence, MA and attend Miami Coral Park Senior High School. He retired as Master Sergeant after serving 24 years in the U.S. Air Force. During his spare time, he enjoyed cooking and spending time...

Nicholas Lee Robinson

Nicholas Lee Robinson

Sep 16, 2020

Nicholas Lee Robinson, age 38 of Vancleave, MS passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2020. He was a native of St. Louis, MO but has been a resident of Vancleave since 1988. He attended Vancleave schools. He loved being around his friends but most of all he loved fishing with his buddy, Brian. Nicholas is survived by his parents, Lee...

Thomas Nikolaos Portaritis

Thomas Nikolaos Portaritis

Sep 16, 2020

Thomas N. Portaritis, age 75, of Gulfport, MS, passed away on September 16, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents Nikolaos and Alexandra; and his siblings, Margarita, Konstantinos, and Christofis. He is survived by his loving wife, Patricia "Pat" Portaritis; and a son, Nikolaos Portaritis (Samantha); a grandson Dylan; as well as various other family and friends. Thomas...

Charlie Vincent Davis

Charlie Vincent Davis

Sep 16, 2020

Charlie Davis, age 68 of Vancleave, MS passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 in Pascagoula, MS. He was born on September 10, 1952 in Biloxi, MS. He was a longtime boat captain for the State of Mississippi Gulf Coast Research Lab and was the charter boat captain of the “Grandson” and Sweet Liberty. He was a Veteran of the...

David Marquand Bruno

David Marquand Bruno

Sep 15, 2020

Dave Bruno, age 80, passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2020. He had been a resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast since 1969. Dave was born in Epping, New Hampshire on March 16, 1940. As a young man, he lived with his mother and father in Sonoma, California, where he actively participated in football and baseball and graduated from Sonoma High...

Alvin Abel McDonnell

Alvin Abel McDonnell

Sep 15, 2020

Alvin Abel McDonnell, age 55 and a lifelong resident of Biloxi, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 in Biloxi. Mr. McDonnell retired from Biloxi Public Schools. He loved to fish and especially spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his sons, Jeffrey McDonnell and Nathan McDonnell; his father, Chief John Michael McDonnell, Sr.; his...

Timothy Shack Wheat

Timothy Shack Wheat

Sep 15, 2020

Dr. Timothy Shack Wheat, 64, a lifetime resident of Gulfport, went to be with our Savior Jesus on Tuesday September 15, 2020. What a celebration in Heaven! Tim was a Clinical Coordinator of Pharmacy at Memorial Hospital. Previously he worked at Forrest General. He graduated from the University of Mississippi with a Doctorate of Pharmacy. He loved his Rebels. Tim...

Shirley Ann Marshall

Shirley Ann Marshall

Sep 14, 2020

Shirley Ann Marshall, age 70, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Monday, September 14, 2020. Shirley was born on January 19, 1950, in Biloxi, MS. She graduated from Biloxi High School and obtained an associates degree at MGCCC in accounting and bookkeeping. She was retired from AAFES and worked for the City of Ocean Springs for several years. Her...

James "Jim" Garrett

James "Jim" Garrett

Sep 14, 2020

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of James "Jim" Garrett, age 81, on Monday, September 14, 2020 at his home in Vancleave, MS. Jim was a beloved husband and best friend to Sara Garrett (nee Holland) for nearly 43 years. Jim is survived by four children, Debbie (Bill) Terry, David (Mary) Harding, Bobby (Birgit) Garrett and...

Elaine Kates Edelman

Elaine Kates Edelman

Sep 13, 2020

Elaine Kates Edelman, age 77, of Gulfport passed away Sunday, September 13, 2020. She was born in Gulfport and was a resident for most of her life. She was Catholic. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Edelman; her parents, Marshall l Kates and Mary Evelyn Joffrion Kates; and a brother, Marshall P. Kates. She is survived by...

Angela Dawn Arceneaux

Angela Dawn Arceneaux

Sep 13, 2020

Ms. Angela “Angy” Dawn Arceneaux, age 47, of Gulfport, Mississippi, passed away on September 13, 2020. Ms. Arceneaux was born on August 17, 1973 in Orofino, Idaho and graduated from high school in Glenpool, Oklahoma. She worked as a server in the buffet at the Beau Rivage Casino for 21 years. She loved her family and enjoyed spoiling her nieces...

Donald Edgar Hammons

Donald Edgar Hammons

Sep 13, 2020

Donald Edgar “Donnie” Hammons, 83, of Long Beach, died Sunday, September 13, 2020. He was born in Gulfport and was a lifelong resident of Long Beach. Donnie was a retired painter and had previously served in the US Navy. He was a member of the Baptist faith and his passion was racing horses. Donnie was preceded in death by his...

Billie Jo Akins

Billie Jo Akins

Sep 13, 2020

Billie Jo Akins, age 84, was called to Heaven on September 13,2020. Billie Jo was born in St. Louis, MO on July 14, 1936. She met and married Lorenzo M. Akins and dedicated her life as a wife and mother as she followed him through his military career of over Forty years. She was a dedicated daughter, sister, wife, mother,...

Henry Clinton Ashley

Henry Clinton Ashley

Sep 11, 2020

Mr. Henry Clinton Ashley, age 86, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Friday, September 11, 2020. Mr. Ashley was born on April 9, 1934 in Mize, MS. He attended Raleigh High School in Raleigh, MS and retired from U.S. Air Force. During his spare time, he enjoyed woodworking, fishing, gardening, leather craft and baking. Mr. Ashley is preceded in death...

Margaret Sybil Landry Duhon Fielder

Margaret Sybil Landry Duhon Fielder

Sep 11, 2020

Margaret Sybil Landry Duhon Fielder, age 101, of Ocean Springs, peacefully passed away on Friday, September 11, 2020 at her home. Margaret was born in Broussard, LA on January 16, 1919, and moved to Biloxi, MS as an infant. She went to work in the Biloxi seafood factories at the age of 10 and worked there for many years. Later...

Donald R. Davis

Donald R. Davis

Sep 10, 2020

Donald R. Davis died on September 10, 2020. He was 71 years old. He was born on May 11, 1949. He was married to Elizabeth Haas Davis. He had 2 children, and 4 grandchildren. He loved golf, Sudoku, playing games, being outdoors, fishing, being on the lake and being with family. He had a way of making everyone laugh even...

Diane Pontius Brugger

Diane Pontius Brugger

Sep 10, 2020

Diane Pontius Brugger, age 74, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 10, 2020 at her residence. She was born in Palo Alto, CA, to Robert and Evelyn Pontius. Diane met her husband, Tony, at Washington University. In the early 90s, what started as curiosity about a property in Pass Christian bloomed into a Bed & Breakfast they owned and managed...

Steven James Frink

Steven James Frink

Sep 9, 2020

Mr. Stephen James Frink, age 57, longtime resident of Biloxi, MS, passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2020. Mr. Frink was born May 17, 1963 in Albany, CA. He was a graduate of Gulfport High School and attended Bee County Jr College and USM. He received the Young Poetry Writer of the 50 States Award and worked at the Sun...

Edwin Clyde "Skip" Jones

Edwin Clyde "Skip" Jones

Sep 9, 2020

Mr. Edwin Clyde "Skip" Jones, age 79, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2020, in Gulfport, MS. Skip was born on March 13, 1941, in Virginia Beach, VA. He graduated from Virginia Beach High School and went for two years to Community College in Virginia. He was a member of the Ocean Springs Elks Lodge and...

Rebecca "Becky" Theriot Broussard

Rebecca "Becky" Theriot Broussard

Sep 8, 2020

Rebecca “Becky” Theriot Broussard, 66, of Biloxi, Mississippi went to be in the arms of our Lord on Tuesday, September 8, 2020, in Gulfport, Mississippi. A lifelong resident of Biloxi, Becky was born on August 26, 1954 to TBoy and Lena Theriot. Becky attended Sacred Heart Catholic Girls High School. She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren, five...

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