Obituaries

Anthony Wayne Theriot

Anthony Wayne Theriot

Oct 15, 2023

 

Anthony Wayne “Tony” Theriot, 57, of Biloxi, MS “The Point” passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2023 in Vancleave.

Tony was born on November 10, 1965 in Biloxi, MS to Kathy and Norris “Bubba” Theriot. He graduated from Biloxi High School and served in the Army National Guard. Tony was a Floor Supervisor in the casino industry on the...

Cyprus Isley Edison Reynolds

Cyprus Isley Edison Reynolds

Oct 14, 2023

Our little angel Cyprus Isley Edison Reynolds went to heaven peacefully Saturday, October 14, 2023.

He was born October 7, 2023, in Gulfport, MS to Savannah Galle Reynolds and Maxwell Edison Reynolds. He is survived by his parents; sisters, Lilah Reynolds and Lorelei Reynolds; grandparents, Rhonda Bruno, Sandra Beaugez, Josh and Amie Smith; uncle, Egil Galle; and aunt, Madisyn Galle....

John T. Snook, Sr.

John T. Snook, Sr.

Oct 13, 2023

 

John T. Snook, Sr., 76, of Biloxi, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2023 after a short illness.

John was born on August 3, 1947 to Howard P. Snook, Sr. and Frances J. Snook (nee Bardenhagen) in Bayonne, New Jersey. He grew up all over the world and served in the United States Army. He went on...

Theodore Scott Cotman

Theodore Scott Cotman

Oct 13, 2023

Theodore Scott Cotman, age 83, of Gulfport, peacefully passed away on Friday, October 13, 2023.

Scott was born and raised in Aberdeen, South Dakota, and met his wife, Bonnie Jean, while stationed at Hunter Air Force Base in Savannah, Georgia.  Scott and Bonnie Jean moved to the Mississippi Gulf Coast upon his assignment to Keesler Air Force Base and decided...

Anne French Pierce

Anne French Pierce

Oct 13, 2023

Anne French Pierce, 101, died Friday, October 13, 2023, at Greenbriar Nursing Center in D’Iberville.

She was born July 23, 1922, to Richard Clark French and Marion Newman French in St. Joseph, MO.

Anne worked for the Daily Herald in downtown Gulfport in the early 1950s and later went to work for the Gulfport Police Department where she retired...

Myrtle Bang Waltman

Myrtle Bang Waltman

Oct 13, 2023

 

Myrtle Bang Waltman, age 79, passed away on Friday, October 13, 2023 in Perkinston, MS.

Myrtle was born on May 28, 1944. She was a lifelong resident of Vancleave, MS. Myrtle loved gardening, making flower arrangements, and working in the yard.

She was preceded in death by her mom and dad, Hesiciah “Babe” Bang and Mrs. Lula Bang of...

Patricia "Patty" Reid Caranna

Patricia "Patty" Reid Caranna

Oct 13, 2023

 

Patricia "Patty" Reid Caranna, age 77, of Biloxi, MS peacefully passed from this life October 13, 2023, in Gulfport, MS.

Patty was born November 26, 1945, to Joseph Clifford "J.C." Reid and Josie Miller Reid of the Robinwood community in Lawrence County, MS. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church in Monticello during her younger years in Lawrence...

Ms. Candise Darling

Ms. Candise Darling

Oct 12, 2023

 

Ms. Candise Darling, 71, passed away Thursday, October 12, 2023.

Ms. Darling was born in Gulfport, MS where she resided throughout her life and was a member of St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Gulfport. She was a former stockbroker prior to raising a family, and later in life became a teacher's assistant at Anniston Elementary School. Ms. Darling fiercely loved her...

Kenneth "Glenn" Freeman

Kenneth "Glenn" Freeman

Oct 12, 2023

 

Kenneth “Glenn” Freeman, age 82, of Gautier, MS passed away at his home on Thursday, October 12, 2023.

Glenn was born in Belle Chase, LA on March 9, 1941, to Mildred E. and Arthur W. Freeman. He was the Valedictorian of his class at Belle Chase High School. Glenn received a Bachelor of Electrical and Engineering from LSU and...

Cornelius Henry "Casey" VerBerkmoes, CMSgt USAF Retired

Cornelius Henry "Casey" VerBerkmoes, CMSgt USAF Retired

Oct 12, 2023

 

Cornelius Henry “Casey” VerBerkmoes, CMSgt USAF Retired, 90, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2023. 

Born 1933 in Grand Haven, MI, the eldest of four children, to Cornelius Clarence VerBerkmoes and Hermina Minke Van Dyke VerBerkmoes. He lived in Grand Haven until age nine, then in Robinson Township on the bank of the Grand River until...

Roscoe Riley Chrisman

Roscoe Riley Chrisman

Oct 11, 2023

Roscoe Riley Chrisman, 93, of Long Beach, MS, passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2023, in Gulfport, MS.

He was born April 10, 1930, in Oran, Iowa to Roscoe Chrisman and Ruth Reginold Chrisman and a proud veteran of the United States Army (WWII and Korea).

Roscoe was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Donna Ruth Chrisman and his parents.

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Johnnette Betts

Johnnette Betts

Oct 11, 2023

Johnnette Betts, age 59 went on to Glory on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at her longtime home in Gautier.

She was born on January 27, 1964 in Repton, AL to Roosevelt and Lillie Lett. She was a 1982 graduate of Repton High School with aspirations of becoming a journalist. She married Joe Lee Betts Jr. on July 24, 1982. She...

Michael Arceneaux

Michael Arceneaux

Oct 11, 2023

Michael Arceneaux, age 63, of Gulfport passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2023.

He was born on August 30, 1960 in Baton Rouge, LA.

A private service will be held. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport is honored to serve the Arceneaux family.

Carol Lynn Hebert

Carol Lynn Hebert

Oct 10, 2023

Carol Lynn Hebert, 70 years old of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2023.  She was born January 10,1953 in Biloxi, MS. She was a graduate of Biloxi High School Class of 1971.  She was preceded in death by her mom, Doris Fortner; brother, William Fortner, Jr; brother, Randall Fortner; and grandson, Andrew Keller. She is survived...

Robyn Elizabeth Ghiloni

Robyn Elizabeth Ghiloni

Oct 9, 2023

Robyn Elizabeth Ghiloni, of the St. Martin community in Mississippi, passed from this life into God’s presence on Monday, October 9, 2023

Robyn was born in Gulfport, Mississippi. She spent most of her childhood in Mobile, Alabama then moved back to her beloved Mississippi Gulf Coast, where she spent the remainder of her life. Robyn married John Ghiloni and became...

Ms. Annie Christine "Chris" Bankston

Ms. Annie Christine "Chris" Bankston

Oct 8, 2023

 

Ms. Annie Christine “Chris” Bankston, age 81, of Gulfport, passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2023.

Ms. Chris was born on December 24, 1941, to parents, Cecil Edgar and Annie E. Boone Robinson. She was born in Atoka, OK but was raised between Oklahoma and Texas. She married her first husband, Leroy Bryant, in 1960, moved to the coast,...

Robert Wayne Roch

Robert Wayne Roch

Oct 7, 2023

Robert “Wayne” Roch, age 78, passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2023 at his residence in Vancleave, MS after a five-year battle with cancer, never complaining and always encouraging others with his wit and humility. He was a man of few words, but those words were priceless.

Wayne was a lifetime resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast, born August 21,...

Edmae Theresa Bialka

Edmae Theresa Bialka

Oct 7, 2023

Edmae Bialka, age 85, of Biloxi, MS, passed away on October 7, 2023, in Gulfport, Mississippi.

 

Edmae was a loving and sociable woman who found the most joy in being surrounded by her family and friends. She was always ready to lend a helping hand to those in need and was known for her caring nature. In her...

Christopher Scott Tucker

Christopher Scott Tucker

Oct 7, 2023

 

Christopher Scott Tucker, age 58 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2023 in Ocean Springs, MS.

Christoper was born in Potter, TX on July 5, 1965 and has lived on the Mississippi Gulf Coast for most of his life. He has always been passionate about saving animals all of his life and took in any...

Thomas Ray Riddle

Thomas Ray Riddle

Oct 6, 2023

Thomas Ray Riddle, 81, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Friday, October 6, 2023 in Gulfport.

He was born in Chicago, IL on August 1, 1942 to the late Raymond and Frances Riddle.  He was a resident of the Gulf Coast most of his life.  He previously served in the US Army and was a retired operations manager at MS...