Arthur Cothern Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Arthur Cothern of Biloxi, Mississippi, born in Walthall, Mississippi, who passed away on October 23, 2025, at the age of 86, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Arthur Cothern to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his daughter Joann Thames; his parents, Jasper Cothern and Flora Dunaway; and his siblings, Bobby Cothern, Marlin Cothern, Doyle Cothern, Kathrine Anderson, Josephine Cothern, Jean Roberts and Willie Ann Lang.
He is survived by: his wife Carolyn Cothern of Biloxi, MS; his children, Allan Cothern and Cammie Cothern; his brother Fairley Cothern (Peggy); his brother-in-law Randy Lang; and his grandchildren, Joshua Frazier (Emily) and Shannon Diggs. He is also survived by five great grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Thursday, October 30th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Sharkey Funeral Home (1023 Old Brookhaven Rd, Summit, MS 39666). A graveside service was held on Thursday, October 30th 2025 at 2:30 PM at the Enon Cemetery (1449 MS-583, Jayess, MS 39641).
