OBITUARIES
Jimmy L. Simmons
Jun 20, 2026
Jimmy L. Simmons, age 91, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on June 20, 2026.
A full tribute celebrating his life will be posted soon.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 25, 2026, beginning at 10:00 a.m. at Riemann Family Funeral Home, 13872 Lemoyne Boulevard, West Jackson County, Mississippi.
The funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m.
Interment will follow at...
Florene A. Simmons
Jun 20, 2026
Mrs. Florene Abernathy Simmons of Long Beach, Mississippi went to be with her Heavenly Father on June 20, 2026.
She was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 61 years, Dr. Billy E. Simmons; her loving parents, Julius P. Abernathy, Sr., and Geneva McGraw Abernathy; and her brother, Julius Perry Abernathy, Jr.
Mrs. Simmons is survived by her son, Billy Craig...
Jo Eveyln Breland
Jun 18, 2026
Jo Eveyln Breland, age 83, passed away on June 23, 2026.
A visitation will be held on Sunday, June 28, 2026, from 2:00PM until 3:00PM at Biloxi River Baptist Church, 13340 Rene Ave, Gulfport, MS.
A funeral service will be held on Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 3:00PM from Biloxi River Baptist Church, 13340 Rene Ave, Gulfport, MS
A burial will follow at...
Elmer Arthur Nichols
Jun 17, 2026
Elmer Auther Nichols III, age 55, of Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, passed away on June 17, 2026. He was born on March 17, 1971, in South Carolina.Known to family and friends as “Nick,” he was a lifelong resident of Bay St. Louis and a proud graduate of Bay High School. Nick was a well-known bartender throughout the Gulf Coast and...
Kirk Anthony Lowry, Jr.
Jun 17, 2026
Kirk Anthony Lowry Jr. passed away after a tragic motorcycle accident on June 17, 2026, in Ocean Springs, Mississippi.
Kirk was born February 3, 1989, in West Covina, California.
He was an incredible husband, father, son, brother, and friend. He was someone who always put his family first and worked tirelessly to provide for them. His love for his wife and children...
Roberta Lynn Manning
Jun 17, 2026
Roberta Lynn Manning, passed away on June 17, 2026, in Gulfport, Mississippi. Born on October 16, 1964, in Gulfport, as a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse in health care, she spent her life serving others with compassion and commitment.
Roberta was preceded in death by her parents, Lynn and Betty Sanderson, and her son, Corey Jeanfreau. Her family and friends remember her...
Lottie "Kitty" Stephens
Jun 17, 2026
Lottie “Kitty” Stephens, age 89, of Biloxi, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Lee County, Mississippi, Kitty made her home in Biloxi, where she built a life centered on faith, family, and service to others. She attended some college and worked throughout her life with Keesler BX, the Keesler Commissary, and later...
SFC Michael Eugene Ceruto, United States Army, Ret.
Jun 17, 2026
SFC Michael Eugene Ceruto, United States Army, Retired, age 93 of Gulfport, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jose Ceruto and Antonia Sarmiento; and his siblings, Joe Ceruto and Connie Nieves.
Michael is survived by his loving wife of 65 years of Maria Ceruto; his daughters, Eleonore Griesch, Elizabeth Ginori, Susie Ceruto, Rose...
Lugis O. Necaise, Jr.
Jun 16, 2026
Lugis O. Necaise, Jr, age 91, of White Cypress, passed away on June 16, 2026.
He was preceded in death by 2 sons, Dale Necaise and Stevie Necaise; his parents, Lugis O. Necaise, Sr. and Bertha Smith Necaise; 3 sisters, Yvonne Ladner, Lynell Ladner, and Elaine Prager; and a great-grandson, Dakota Necaise.
Mr. Necaise is survived by his loving wife of 72...
Charlotte A. Schaeffer
Jun 16, 2026
Charlotte A. Schaeffer, a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and cherished member of her community, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in Diamondhead, Mississippi. Born on June 22, 1948, in New Orleans, Louisiana, Charlotte lived a life marked by devotion to her family and a warm spirit that touched all who knew her.
Her life journey began in New Orleans, a...
Charles William Connell, Jr.
Jun 16, 2026
Charles William Connell, Jr., passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in Gulfport, MS.
He is preceded in death by his father, Charles William Connell, Sr.
Charles is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Lisa Connell; mother, Louise Umstattd of Saucier, MS; daughter, Holly Carlisle (Jason) of Pensacola, FL; sisters, Brenda Smith (Mark) of Gulfport, MS...
Emil A. "Gus" Pialet, Jr.
Jun 15, 2026
Emil A. Pialet, Jr., affectionately known as Gus, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 15, 2026, in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Born on October 18, 1945, in Harborcreek, Pennsylvania, Gus lived a life marked by devotion, friendship, and a profound love for the outdoors.
Gus was a charismatic and engaging man, quick to make friends and cherished by those who knew him...
Timothy John Dayton
Jun 15, 2026
Timothy John Dayton, 39, former professional truck driver passed away on June 15, 2026 after a long courageous battle with ALS. He was with his loving parents Richard and Laura Dayton in his favorite place in Gulfport, Mississippi. Tim is also survived by his brother and sister in-law Richard and Katalin Dayton, sister Amanda Dayton, and nieces Harper and Savannah...
Oscar "O.J." Joseph Peterson III
Jun 15, 2026
Oscar "O.J." Joseph Peterson III, born on April 17, 1944, peacefully passed away on June 15, 2026, in Gulfport, Mississippi. He was a man known for being a person of few words, but those who took the time to know him found a friendly spirit with a great sense of humor.
O.J. owned and operated Peterson's Chevron in Perkinson, MS, where...
Myrta M. Ladner
Jun 15, 2026
Myrta Mae Ladner, 89, of Lizana, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2026, in Lizana. She was a native of Harrison County and a lifelong resident of Lizana.
Myrta was preceded in death by her husband, Elward J. Ladner; her mother, Luvenia Saucier; and her father, Gilmer Saucier.
She is survived by her children, Elizabeth (Gary) Gilliland and Marcelin “Bubbie” Ladner; her...
Julia Elaine (Fancher) Vickery
Jun 14, 2026
Julia Elaine (Fancher) Vickery, born February 15, 1952, in McKenzie, Tennessee, passed from this life on June 14, 2026. She was 74 years old.
As a toddler, Julia moved with her family to Grenada, Mississippi. She attended Grenada public schools and graduated from Grenada High School. She went on to graduate from the University of Mississippi in Oxford, earning a degree...
Helen J. Dorris
Jun 14, 2026
Helen J. Dorris, age 94, of Long Beach, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2026.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Flora Freeman Buffaloe; father, Joseph H. Buffaloe; and siblings, Frances Keller, Lawana Snow, June Pascarella, Bendia Johnson, Joseph L. Buffaloe, Kenneth Buffaloe, and Lipscol Buffaloe.
Helen is survived by her loving husband of 76 years, Billy F. Dorris; her...
Beverly "Joy" Holley
Jun 13, 2026
Beverly “Joy” Holley, age 83, of Gulfport, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Joy was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest D. Norris and Ethel Pucheu Norris; her sister, Elizabeth Norris; her brother, Jerry M. Norris; and sister-in-law, Julie F. Norris.
She is survived by her brother, Don Norris, Sr.; her nephews, Don Norris, Jr., Damon M. Norris...
Dr. Louis A. Rubenstein
Jun 13, 2026
Dr. Louis A. Rubenstein, age 85, of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2026, in Ocean Springs. He was born on April 8, 1941, in Greenville, Mississippi, and was a native of Shaw, Mississippi.
Dr. Rubenstein was preceded in death by his parents, Harry Rubenstein and Sara Seligman Rubenstein; his brothers, Irvin BeRubenstein, Edwin Nathan Rubenstein and his...
John Phillip Pottinger
Jun 12, 2026
John Phillip Pottinger, born on July 7, 1949, in Chicago, Illinois, passed away on June 12, 2026, in Gulfport, Mississippi. He was a dedicated and honorable individual whose life was marked by service, education, and deep patriotism.
John earned a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, demonstrating a strong commitment to his education and professional development. His intellect and technical expertise were...
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