Obituaries

Thomas  Hunter Cook

Thomas Hunter Cook

Feb 23, 2017

Thomas Hunter Cook, 91, passed away Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, at Canon Hospice in Gulfport, Ms. He is survived by his dearly loved wife, Maria Oliva Cook from Chiapas, Mexico, his son Thomas Anthony Cook, and daughters, Rosana Maria Tyson, Amelia Oliva (Dolly) Martin, Diana Maria Foroughi, Maria Aurora Mock, Mary Alice Martin, and Lucy Linda Russell, 25 grandchildren, and...

Camille Johnston Manella

Camille Johnston Manella

Feb 22, 2017

Camille Johnston Manella, of Sarasota, Florida and formerly of Albion, New York and Biloxi, Mississippi, passed away suddenly on February 22, 2017. She was born in Biloxi on October 6, 1937 to Albert Sidney and Shirley Johnston. She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Margaret Mary Gicewicz; and her brother Noel Johnston. She is survived by her...

Mary "Lanette" Selke

Mary "Lanette" Selke

Feb 22, 2017

Mary “Lanette” Selke, 49, of Biloxi, MS gained her heavenly wings on February 22, 2017, in Gulfport, MS after a very short and courageous fight with cancer. Lanette was born to Ronnie and Joan Good on April 8, 1967. She was raised in the St. Martin community where she attended St. Martin High School and graduated with the Class of...

Anna Marie Tisdale

Anna Marie Tisdale

Feb 22, 2017

February 22, 2017 in Atlanta, Texas at 5 AM, Anna Marie left this world and came face-to-face with Jesus. (She appeared to have been dancing with Him her last few days, going by her arm motions.) Born in New Orleans on May 10, 1941, she was raised in Gulfport, Mississippi by her parents Joseph K. and Anna Maria Fasold. She...

Caffrey Franklin "Frankie" Trosclair

Caffrey Franklin "Frankie" Trosclair

Feb 21, 2017

Caffrey Franklin “Frankie” Trosclair was called home to be with our Lord on Tuesday, February 21, 2017. Frankie was a great father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He was a true hero with a big heart and gentle soul. Frankie was a lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast and a member of the Fleur de Lis Society. He was a...

Tevis Marie Calton Barnes

Tevis Marie Calton Barnes

Feb 21, 2017

Tevis Marie Calton Barnes of Vancleave, age 87, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2017. We often wonder what the sky would be like without stars. Earlier this week, a light that had served the needs of every member of our large family quietly slipped away. Illuminating our paths for generations with universal, boundless and immeasurable love, Tevis Barnes slipped...

Billy B Patterson

Billy B Patterson

Feb 20, 2017

Billy B. Patterson, age 91, of Bay St. Louis died Monday, February 20, 2017 in Pass Christian. Private service. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport is in charge of arrangements.

James Adolph Russell

James Adolph Russell

Feb 20, 2017

James Adolph Russell, age 78, died Monday, February 20, 2017 in Gulfport. Interment will be in Arlington National Cemetery . Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport is in charge of arrangements.

Elizabeth W. Gill

Elizabeth W. Gill

Feb 19, 2017

Mrs. Elizabeth W. Gill, age 70, of Vancleave, MS, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2017. Mrs. Gill was a resident of the coast since 1994. She was retired and a member of the First Baptist Church of Vancleave. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Mary Wyndham and two brothers, Stiles "Arthur" Wyndham and Nelson Wyndham....

Betty Ellis Martin

Betty Ellis Martin

Feb 19, 2017

Betty Ellis Martin, age 94, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2017. Betty was born on August 29, 1922 in Rushden, Northamptonshire, England. She was the oldest daughter in a family of one son and seven daughters. She met her future husband, Kell Bailey Martin, of Vancleave, while he was stationed in England during WWII. She later married Kell, her...

John Hanson Miner

John Hanson Miner

Feb 18, 2017

John Hanson Kennard Miner, PE/MBA, husband, father, World War II veteran, sailor, shipbuilder, and shopkeeper, with loved ones by his side, sailed off into the sunset from his beloved home in Ocean Springs, Mississippi on Saturday February 18, 2017. John was born in Connecticut on June 28, 1925. He grew up in Arlington, VA and went to Western High School...

Carolyn Mae Pittenger

Carolyn Mae Pittenger

Feb 18, 2017

Carolyn Mae Pittenger, age 85, of Biloxi, MS, peacefully passed away with her loving son and daughter-in-law at her bedside on Saturday, February 18, 2017. Carolyn spent much of her life as a housewife and a babysitter for her neighbor’s children wherever she lived, and the places she and her family called home were many. From her birthplace of Islesboro,...

Gary Marvin Mitchell

Gary Marvin Mitchell

Feb 18, 2017

Gary Marvin Mitchell, age 69, passed away Saturday, February 18, 2017 in Biloxi. A Celebration of Life of Life Service will be held at the Biloxi Lighthouse Service Drive on Wednesday, March 21, 2018 from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm. The Howard Avenue Chapel of Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Jesse  Weldon Dobbins

Jesse Weldon Dobbins

Feb 17, 2017

Jesse Weldon “Deuce” Dobbins II, 36, was called home to be with the Lord Friday, February 17, 2017. During the weeks prior, Jesse was surrounded by family, friends, and brother Marines; a testament to the love, friendship, and respect he not only displayed but also inspired in others. Beloved gift, father, son, brother, and friend—he will be sorely missed. Jesse...

Mary Catherine Holliman

Mary Catherine Holliman

Feb 16, 2017

Mary Catherine Bertucci Holliman, age 92, passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2017. She was born in Biloxi on December 2, 1924 to John J. and Ada B. Ates Bertucci. Catherine was a lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast and a 1942 graduate of Sacred Heart Academy. During World War II she was one of the “Rosie the Riveters” working...

Colton "Batman" James O'Bryant

Colton "Batman" James O'Bryant

Feb 15, 2017

Colton "Batman" James O'Bryant flew home to heaven on Wednesday, February 15, 2017. Colton will wait there for his mother, Kassandra Murray; his siblings, Kevin, Landon and Adyson; his grandparents, Cindy Murray and Steve Segari (Steve called him T-Rex); his great grandparents, Arthur and Susan Segari (Arthur referred to him as his little Buddie); his godparents, Mark and Shirley Canant;his...

Michael Brandon "Nub" Burns

Michael Brandon "Nub" Burns

Feb 14, 2017

Michael “Nub” Burns, age 24, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at his mother’s home in Fair Play, Missouri. He was born in Gulfport, Mississippi on July 24, 1992 and grew up on the Gulf Coast. Michael was a gentle, sensitive and caring young man with an affinity of nature and animals. He was sensitive to those less fortunate than...

Steven Oran Tillinghast

Steven Oran Tillinghast

Feb 14, 2017

Steven "Steve" Oran Tillinghast, age 70, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2017 in Wiggins, Mississippi. Steve came from a pioneer Ocean Springs family and was born on May 26, 1946 in Biloxi to John Oran Tillinghast and Mary Alice Brumbaugh Tillinghast. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in Vietnam where he received the Purple Heart. He...

James Joseph Rigaud

James Joseph Rigaud

Feb 14, 2017

James Joseph Rigaud, age 71, of Gretna, LA died Tuesday, February 14, 2017 in Biloxi. The graveside service is Monday, February 27, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. at Biloxi National Cemetery. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, O'Neal Road, Gulfport is in charge of arrangements.

Rose  Marie Thornton

Rose Marie Thornton

Feb 13, 2017

Rose Marie Landry Thornton, Age 71, passed away Monday, February 13, 2017, in Gulfport. She was born on August 11, 1945, to Wilbert C. and Mary M. Landry. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister and loved by all. She was of the Catholic faith and a devoted prayer warrior with a beautiful and kind spirit. She was...