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Evelyn Elaine Bailey was born October 2, 1949 in Lawrenceville, GA to Deward and Thelma Dodd Bailey and passed peacefully into her eternal rest on January 15, 2022 in Gulfport, MS. Elaine was preceded in death by her grandparents Joe & Lula Dodd and Floyd & Elizabeth Green Bailey, her parents, her stepmother Eula Peppers Bailey, sister Frances Curry and her infant sons, brother-in-law Hubert McMillan and his infant twin son, and infant...

Evelyn Elaine Bailey was born October 2, 1949 in Lawrenceville, GA to Deward and Thelma Dodd Bailey and passed peacefully into her eternal rest on January 15, 2022 in Gulfport, MS. Elaine...

Christopher "Chris" Fayard Biloxi

Christopher Ryan Fayard of Biloxi, MS., passed away unexpectedly at his home on January 15, 2022 only days after celebrating his 44th birthday, leaving his mother, brother and other relatives and dear friends in total disbelief and truly heartbroken. Chris will be remembered from his earlier days working along side his dad, mom, aunts and uncles at the Curb Market in D’Iberville, then later at Fayard’s B.P.(now Marathon), and as a graduate from D’Iberville...

Christopher Ryan Fayard of Biloxi, MS., passed away unexpectedly at his home on January 15, 2022 only days after celebrating his 44th birthday, leaving his mother, brother and other...

John Necaise Kiln

John Oluse Necaise, age 79, of Kiln, MS passed away at his residence on Friday, January 14, 2022, with his family by his side. He was born on September 16, 1942, in Hancock County, MS, to Mable and Xavier Necaise and lived his entire life in the Rockyhill Community. He was a Hancock North Central 1960 graduate and a player on the 1960 Hancock Hawks State & Overall Champs’ Basketball Team and was selected to the All-Star team that year. He retired after many years of...

John Oluse Necaise, age 79, of Kiln, MS passed away at his residence on Friday, January 14, 2022, with his family by his side. He was born on September 16, 1942, in Hancock County, MS, to Mable...

Wanda Brown Gulfport

Wanda Joyce Cluss Brown, age 68, of Gulfport, MS, passed away on January 14, 2022. Visitation will be on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, from 1 - 2 pm at the Riemann Family Funeral Home, 11280 Three Rivers Rd., Gulfport. The funeral service will be at 2 pm in the funeral home chapel. Interment will be in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens. a full tribute will be posted soon

Wanda Joyce Cluss Brown, age 68, of Gulfport, MS, passed away on January 14, 2022. Visitation will be on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, from 1 - 2 pm at the Riemann Family Funeral Home, 11280 Three...

Dewey Holden Kiln

Dewey Holden, age 81, passed away Thursday, January 13, 2022. He was preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, JoAnn Holden; parents, Crosby “Bud” Holden and Thelma Ladner Holden; son, Bruce Holden; sisters, Joyce Malley, Vera McGill, and Patricia “Pat” Peterson. Dewey is survived by his children, Anthony (Jeana) Holden, Michael Holden, Rhonda (Frank) Taylor, Darwin Holden; siblings, Shelby Holden, Elaine (Hollice) Lee, Charlotte (Byron) Craft, Melinda (Elbert)...

Dewey Holden, age 81, passed away Thursday, January 13, 2022. He was preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, JoAnn Holden; parents, Crosby “Bud” Holden and Thelma Ladner Holden;...

Lisa Mosley Long Beach

Lisa Mosley passed away peacefully into eternal life on January 13, 2022. She was born on May 6, 1968 in Memphis, TN to Allan Harry Botwinick and Jackie Francis Botwinick. She spent many years in Memphis, TN where she met the love of her life, Bill Mosley. They later relocated to Long Beach, Mississippi, where they raised their family. She is preceded in death by her father, Allan Harry Botwinick. She is survived by her mother, Jackie Botwinick; her husband,...

Lisa Mosley passed away peacefully into eternal life on January 13, 2022. She was born on May 6, 1968 in Memphis, TN to Allan Harry Botwinick and Jackie Francis Botwinick. She...

Emile Waguespack Diamondhead

Emile Matthew Waguespack, age 82, a native of Harahan, LA and a resident of Diamondhead, passed away Thursday, January 13, 2022, in Gulfport. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emile and Matilda Waguespack; and 10 brothers and sisters. Emile is survived by his wife of 61 years, Darlene Waguespack; children, Dawn (Pat) Collins, John (Lynn) Waguespack; sisters, Virgie and Madeline; grandchildren, Brandon and Sean McCoy, Andrew and Patrick Collins, Shawna Rogers; great grandchildren,...

Emile Matthew Waguespack, age 82, a native of Harahan, LA and a resident of Diamondhead, passed away Thursday, January 13, 2022, in Gulfport. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emile and...

Deborah Cole Biloxi

Debbie Cole passed into the arms of our Lord Thursday morning January 13, 2022, with her loving and devoted husband by her side after fighting a long and courageous battle with leukemia. She is reunited now with her father, Donald William Carpenter, her mother, Edith Russell Carpenter, her sister, Barbara Carpenter Lee and her brother, Donald Russell Carpenter. Debbie was born in Gulfport, January 23, 1956, and was a lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast. She graduated from Long Beach...

Debbie Cole passed into the arms of our Lord Thursday morning January 13, 2022, with her loving and devoted husband by her side after fighting a long and courageous battle with leukemia. She...

Barbara McLaurin Saucier

Barbara Josephine McLaurin, age 85, passed away on Wednesday, January 12, 2022. Friends are invited to join the McLaurin family for visitation and services on Saturday, January 22nd at Cedar Lake United Methodist Church, Biloxi. Visitation will be held from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m., with the funeral service to follow at 11:00 a.m. Following services, Mrs. McLaurin will be laid to rest at the church cemetery.

Barbara Josephine McLaurin, age 85, passed away on Wednesday, January 12, 2022. Friends are invited to join the McLaurin family for visitation and services on Saturday, January 22nd at Cedar Lake...

Terrell Burrows Gulfport

Terrell G. Burrows was born on February 7, 1928, to his parents, Alvin and Rita Burrows, in Carriere, Mississippi. He graduated from Pearl River Central High School, and at age 18, he was drafted to join the Army, and was stationed at NS Pearl Harbor in Oahu, Hawaii, where he was then sent to fight in the Korean war. He made his home in Gulfport, Mississippi; where he was employed at Mississippi Power. During that time he met and...

Terrell G. Burrows was born on February 7, 1928, to his parents, Alvin and Rita Burrows, in Carriere, Mississippi. He graduated from Pearl River Central High...

Charles Asher Kiln

Charles Asher, age 75 of Kiln, passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings. Mr. Asher is survived by his sons, Jerry Asher and Charles Asher; his daughter, Leah Ford; three grandchildren; seven great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. Charles is a native of Waveland, and most recently resided in Kiln, MS. He’s a retired diesel mechanic. He loved his fur baby, Pepe, and enjoyed spending time with his family. Riemann...

Charles Asher, age 75 of Kiln, passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings. Mr. Asher is survived by his sons, Jerry Asher and Charles Asher;...

Terresa Huggins Westwego, Louisiana

Terresa Bratton Huggins, age 61, passed away on January 11, 2022, in New Orleans, LA. She was born in Gulfport, MS, was a native of the MS Gulf Coast, and a resident of Westwego, LA. Terresa was the Administrative Assistant at the at the Grand Casino from 1999-2005.. She enjoyed spending time with her granddaughters, as well as her family and friends. Terresa will be remembered for her heart of gold. She took in many people over the years and believed that all were...

Terresa Bratton Huggins, age 61, passed away on January 11, 2022, in New Orleans, LA. She was born in Gulfport, MS, was a native of the MS Gulf Coast, and a resident of...

Jean Kennedy Biloxi

Jean Clair Coulter Kennedy, 86, of Biloxi, MS passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at The Cottage at Bay Cove in Biloxi, MS. Jean Clair Coulter Kennedy was born in Covington County, MS on June 18, 1935, to the late Pete C. Coulter, Jr., and Helen Kelly Coulter. She graduated from Collins High School in the Class of 1954. On January 15, 1955, she married Wayne A. Kennedy, Sr. Following her marriage, she lived in many states to include Massachusetts, Indiana, Florida, and California as a...

Jean Clair Coulter Kennedy, 86, of Biloxi, MS passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at The Cottage at Bay Cove in Biloxi, MS. Jean Clair Coulter Kennedy was born in Covington County, MS on June...

Ronnie Hill "Chief" Gulfport

Ronnie L. Hill “Chief”, age 74, passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2022. He was preceded in death by his mother, Virgie Hill; and his father, Onno Hill. Ronnie is survived by his children, Richard Hill (Danny) and Angela Frost (Adam); his siblings, Gary Hill and Wanda Olson (Bob); 3 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; non-blood sister, Pat Burns; non-blood brothers, Robert Peer, Kim Keith, Nick Nicholson, Larry Burns, Kenny Coleman, Danny Foster, Ray Lizana, and Buck Lizana;...

Ronnie L. Hill “Chief”, age 74, passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2022. He was preceded in death by his mother, Virgie Hill; and his father, Onno Hill. Ronnie is survived by his...

Mary Maxine Dove Biloxi

Mary Maxine Weller Dove March 18, 1934 – January 11, 2022 Mary Maxine Weller Dove was born in Deaver, Wyoming, March 18, 1934. She was the second of two children born to Virgil William Weller and Mary Poor Weller. Her sister, Wilma Elizabeth Weller Richards, was 11 years older, so Mary Maxine was raised almost like an only child on the farm where her family raised crops and sheep. One winter the farm burned down, and the dogs got into the sheep and...

Mary Maxine Weller Dove March 18, 1934 – January 11, 2022 Mary Maxine Weller Dove was born in Deaver, Wyoming, March 18, 1934. She was the second of two children born...

Jerry Olson Long Beach

Jerry James Olson, age 69, of Long Beach, passed away on January 11, 2022. He was preceded in death by his father, Leroy Olson; his brothers, Danny and Dennis Olson; and his grandsons, Gabriel and John Olson. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Rosalie Olson; his mother, Bertha Lee; his children, Jerry Olson II (Tammy), Nacol Palmer (David), and Malia Williams (Darrin); a brother, Rodney Olson (Bertha); his grandchildren, Taylor, Abigayle, Cassandra, Emily, Cheyenne, Abel, Noah, David,...

Jerry James Olson, age 69, of Long Beach, passed away on January 11, 2022. He was preceded in death by his father, Leroy Olson; his brothers, Danny and Dennis Olson; and his grandsons, Gabriel...

Melvin Smith, Sr. Long Beach

Melvin Smith, Sr., age 86, went home to be with his Lord on January 11, 2022. Melvin was born on July 25, 1935 to Edgar Greene and Anna Dunnigan Smith of Lucien, MS. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend who will be sadly missed by all who knew him. After high school, Melvin began is decades-long employment with the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in Mississippi and Louisiana. He was instrumental in the formation of Smith Tire &...

Melvin Smith, Sr., age 86, went home to be with his Lord on January 11, 2022. Melvin was born on July 25, 1935 to Edgar Greene and Anna Dunnigan Smith of Lucien, MS. He was a loving...

SMSgt Malachi "M.T." Harris, USAF, Ret. Vancleave

Malachi Theodore “M.T.” Harris, age 94, of Vancleave, passed away on January 11, 2022. He was preceded in death by his wife, Esther Harris; a daughter, Sondra Johnson; and a son-in-law, Billy Fulton. He is survived by 2 daughters, Brenda Fulton and Donna (Jim) Bevier; a son-in-law, Jimmy Johnson; 9 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. Mr. Harris served in the U.S Air Force for 26 years and retired as a Senior Master Sergeant. He was a...

Malachi Theodore “M.T.” Harris, age 94, of Vancleave, passed away on January 11, 2022. He was preceded in death by his wife, Esther Harris; a daughter, Sondra Johnson; and a...

Patsy Woodall Lumberton

Patsy Woodall, age 76, of Gulfport, MS., passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at Canon Hospice in Gulfport, MS. She was surrounded by her loved ones. Pasty was preceded in death by her father, Wilmer Smith; mother, Mattie Smith; her husband, Gary Woodall; and her brother, Sonny Smith. Pasty is survived by her 3 sons, Jimmy Parker (Shannon), Jerry Parker (Pam), and Joey Parker; 4 grandchildren, Jessica Parker, Cody Parker, Justin Parker, and Joseph Shelton; 7...

Patsy Woodall, age 76, of Gulfport, MS., passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at Canon Hospice in Gulfport, MS. She was surrounded by her loved ones. Pasty was preceded in death by her...

Timothy "Tim" Gilbert Saucier

Tim Gilbert, age 59 of Saucier, passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2022. He was preceded in death by his father, Tom Gilbert; his uncle, Bob Gilbert; father figure, Lawrence "Sonny" Hulick and numerous other aunts and uncles. Tim is survived by his wife, Julie Gilbert; his children, Josh Gilbert, Michael (Caitlyn Goloman) Bernhart, Miranda (Jay Allen) Bernhart, and Mikayla (Caleb Stover) Bernhart; his mother, Clara Gilbert; his brothers, Tommy (Sherry) Gilbert, William...

Tim Gilbert, age 59 of Saucier, passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2022. He was preceded in death by his father, Tom Gilbert; his uncle, Bob Gilbert; father figure, Lawrence "Sonny"...

Eleanor Rogers Biloxi

Eleanor Adams Rogers, age 97, of Biloxi, passed away on January 10, 2022. Mrs. Rogers is survived by her grandchildren, Alexander Rogers and Ashleigh Rogers Zelaya; her great-grandchild, Connor Rogers; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frederick Rogers, Sr.; her son, Frederick Rogers, Jr.; and her parents, brothers, and sisters. Mrs. Rogers was a native of Water Valley, MS. She earned her Bachelors of Education. She was the owner...

Eleanor Adams Rogers, age 97, of Biloxi, passed away on January 10, 2022. Mrs. Rogers is survived by her grandchildren, Alexander Rogers and Ashleigh Rogers Zelaya; her great-grandchild, Connor...

Jean Tincher Long Beach

Jean Hagerty Tincher,of Long Beach, MS, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2022 in Gulfport, MS. She was born in Attleboro, MA on February 19, 1942, to Joseph Hagerty and Grace Davenport, both deceased. She is preceded in death by her husband of over 31 years, Drewey A. Tincher. She is survived by her daughters, Tracy O'Neill Martin (Thomas), Maureen Bucksath (Mark), and Kelly O'Neill Russell; eight grandchildren, Nicole Boda (Kevin), Kyle Scott, Emily Blachura (Brenden),...

Jean Hagerty Tincher,of Long Beach, MS, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2022 in Gulfport, MS. She was born in Attleboro, MA on February 19, 1942, to Joseph Hagerty and Grace Davenport, both...

Lester Brown Biloxi

Ret. MSgt Lester E. Brown, age 92, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 9, 2022. He was raised in Swainsboro, GA but made Biloxi, MS his home for the past 50 years. He is preceded in death by his father, Willie Brown and mother, Ruby Ricks Brown. He leaves behind the Love of his Life of 60 years, Arlene Brown; three sons, Anthony and Kenneth Brown, Biloxi, MS, Timothy Brown (Kristiina), Atlanta, GA and a daughter, Jacqueline Brown-Huderson (John), Slidell, LA; five...

Ret. MSgt Lester E. Brown, age 92, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 9, 2022. He was raised in Swainsboro, GA but made Biloxi, MS his home for the past 50 years. He is preceded in...

Carlotta Bergeron Gulfport

Carlotta Bergeron, age 98, passed away January 9, 2022. Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.

Robin Kuckyr Diamondhead

Robin James Kuckyr, age 77, passed away Sunday, January 9, 2022. Riemann Family Funeral Home, 141 Hwy 90, Waveland served the family.

Laurie Caldwell Gulfport

Laurie Stachura Caldwell, age 65, of Gulfport, MS, passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2022. Laurie was born at the Bitburg Airforce base in Germany on June 16th, 1956, to Walter Stachura and Eileen Teresa (Carney) Stachura. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Eileen Stachura; her granddaughter, Isabella Paisley Fennell; and her husband of 30 years Samuel Jack Fennell. Laurie is survived by her children, Daniel (Savannah) Caldwell of Ocean Springs, Kelli (Cory) Caldwell...

Laurie Stachura Caldwell, age 65, of Gulfport, MS, passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2022. Laurie was born at the Bitburg Airforce base in Germany on June 16th, 1956, to Walter Stachura and...

Judith Wentworth Saucier

Judith H. Wentworth, age 73, passed away January 8, 2022. Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.

Effie Mitchell Saucier, MS

Effie Jane Mitchell, a resident of Saucier, MS, passed away Friday, January 7, 2022, she was 80 years old. She was preceded in death by her parents Lamar and Eula Smith; daughter, Gay Lynn Watters; brothers, Hascle Smith, Ralph Smith, Bob Smith, and Edward Smith; sisters, Dorothy Smith and Edna Smith. Effie is survived by her husband, John Mitchell; daughters, Lori Goekler, Pamela Shaw, and Mary Mitchell; sister, Annie Mae Shaw; grandchildren, Andrea Watters, Robert Watters, Shannon...

Effie Jane Mitchell, a resident of Saucier, MS, passed away Friday, January 7, 2022, she was 80 years old. She was preceded in death by her parents Lamar and Eula Smith; daughter, Gay Lynn...

Myrtle Burke Gulfport

Myrtle Mae Strong Burke, born at Bay St Louis, MS December 10, 1929, passed away peacefully at her home in Gulfport, MS on January 7th, 2022, at 9:30 pm. Myrtle is preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Julia Strong; her husband James O Burke Jr.; her sons Clifford and Sean; her daughter Aimee Michelle; as well as her sisters Laura and Caroline, and her brothers Nolan and Marion. She is survived by her sons James and David; her daughters Sandra, Abbe, Danielle, and Corrie; along with...

Myrtle Mae Strong Burke, born at Bay St Louis, MS December 10, 1929, passed away peacefully at her home in Gulfport, MS on January 7th, 2022, at 9:30 pm. Myrtle is preceded in death by her...

Ann Thompson Biloxi

Ann S. Thompson, age 88, of Biloxi, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loved ones on January 07, 2022. She leaves behind her three daughters, Mary Thompson, Theresa Thompson and Catherine (James) Abernathy; her son, Timothy (Sally) Thompson, Sr..; and her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of sixty-seven years and love of her life, Bryan E. Thompson Sr., two sons, Patrick Thompson,...

Ann S. Thompson, age 88, of Biloxi, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loved ones on January 07, 2022. She leaves behind her three daughters, Mary Thompson,...

David Keenan Bay St. Louis

David B. Keenan, age 60, passed away January 7, 2022. Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.

MSgt Connie Wilson, Jr., USAF Retired Biloxi

MSgt Connie Young Wilson, Jr., USAF, Retired, age, 79 of Biloxi, MS, passed away on Thursday, January 6, 2022, at Keesler AFB Medical Center, Biloxi, MS. Mr. Wilson was preceded in death by his parents, Connie Young Wilson, Sr. & Annie Betty Horton Wilson; his siblings, Betty Ann Wilson Henderson and Floyd Young Wilson, Sr.; and his wife of 53 years, Shirley Rumelle Freeman Wilson. He is survived by his sons, David Wilson (Kelly Rene' Briscoe Wilson) of Biloxi, MS, & Mark...

MSgt Connie Young Wilson, Jr., USAF, Retired, age, 79 of Biloxi, MS, passed away on Thursday, January 6, 2022, at Keesler AFB Medical Center, Biloxi, MS. Mr. Wilson was preceded in death by his...

Diana Larkowski Poplarville

Diana Lynn Larkowski, age 62, of Poplarville, MS died Thursday, January 6, 2022. The daughter of a Navy personnel she traveled extensively with her family living in Vallejo, California, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Houston, Texas, Newport News, Virginia, New London, Connecticut, and San Francisco, California before returning with her family to Gulfport. Diana was born in Santa Rosa, California. She attended various schools and completed High School at Gulfport High School with class of 1977....

Diana Lynn Larkowski, age 62, of Poplarville, MS died Thursday, January 6, 2022. The daughter of a Navy personnel she traveled extensively with her family living in Vallejo, California, Pearl...

Robert "Steve" Brooks Biloxi

Robert Steven (“Steve”) Brooks Obituary Steve grew up in Gulfport and graduated from Gulfport East High School in 1972 where he played point guard on the basketball team. He received his Civil Engineering degree from the University of Alabama in 1977 and was a passionate fan of the Crimson Tide Football team. He was a member of the Delta Kappa Epsilon (DKE) fraternity while at Alabama and he remained close friends with many of his pledge brothers for over 40...

Robert Steven (“Steve”) Brooks Obituary Steve grew up in Gulfport and graduated from Gulfport East High School in 1972 where he played point guard on the basketball team. He...

Jesse Bond, Jr Gautier, MS

Jesse Bond, Jr. of Gautier, MS, passed away Thursday, January 6, 2022, at the age of 89. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse Bond and Lula Mae Sauls Bond; sisters: Helen Creel, Opal Compton, Myrtle Shaw; and brother Clinton Bond. Jesse is survived by his beloved wife, Christine Bond; daughter, Doris Woodson; and brother, Ronald Bond. A memorial service and burial will be held at a later date. The Riemann Family Funeral Home, Ocean Springs, is serving the family and online...

Jesse Bond, Jr. of Gautier, MS, passed away Thursday, January 6, 2022, at the age of 89. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse Bond and Lula Mae Sauls Bond; sisters: Helen Creel, Opal...

Darryl Brumbaugh Gulfport

Darryl J “Fuzz” Brumbaugh, age 62, passed away January 6, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents Henry and Ethel; and his first wife June. He is survived by his wife Vickie; his brother Jerry; stepsons Scott and Lonnie; his aunts Edith Brumbaugh, Dot Sutera, Ola Lewis and Gloria Stafford; his uncle Bert Phelps; and cousins Joice and Charles. Fuzz was born and raised in Gulfport and attended Gulfport Schools. He was active in Boy Scouts as a...

Darryl J “Fuzz” Brumbaugh, age 62, passed away January 6, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents Henry and Ethel; and his first wife June. He is survived...

Joel Etheridge, Jr. Long Beach

Joel Larry Etheridge, Jr. age 50, of Long Beach, MS, passed away on January 6, 2022. Larry was survived by parents Joel Larry Etheridge,Sr., and Sharron Spigener Etheridge, a sister Beth (DiDi) Wu, and many family members and friends. Larry was a member of First Baptist Church of Long Beach, attended Long Beach Schools, and earned a machinist diploma at MGCCC. He worked as a machinist and mechanic. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. Riemann Family Funeral Home, Long...

Joel Larry Etheridge, Jr. age 50, of Long Beach, MS, passed away on January 6, 2022. Larry was survived by parents Joel Larry Etheridge,Sr., and Sharron Spigener Etheridge, a sister Beth (DiDi)...

Nicholas Strickland Deridder

Nicholas Andrew Strickland, age 24, passed away January 6, 2022. Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.

CMC Quentin Wilson, US Navy, SeaBees, Ret. Long Beach

CMC Quentin J. Wilson, US navy SeaBees, Ret., age 86, of Long Beach, passed away on January 5, 2022. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rosanne H. Wilson; and a daughter, Sheila D. Youmans. He leaves behind a son, Vince Wilson and his wife Beth; a daughter, Sarah A. Wilson; and his companion of 18 years, Marilyn Mack. Mr. Wilson retired from the U.S. Navy SeaBees after 26 years of faithful service. He loved life, loved to give to charities, and he recently accepted Christ as his...

CMC Quentin J. Wilson, US navy SeaBees, Ret., age 86, of Long Beach, passed away on January 5, 2022. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rosanne H. Wilson; and a daughter, Sheila D....

Huey Gaines Gulfport

Huey Jackson Gaines, 86, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, January 5, 2022. Huey was born March 11, 1935 in Clarksburg, West Virginia. He was the son of the late Andrew Jackson Gaines, Sr. and Eva Goldie Kellard. His brothers include Henry H., James R., Andrew J., Richard, and David E. Gaines. Huey graduated from Roosevelt Wilson High School in West Virginia. After graduating from high school in 1954, Huey enlisted in the Marines. He served three tours of duty in the Vietnam...

Huey Jackson Gaines, 86, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, January 5, 2022. Huey was born March 11, 1935 in Clarksburg, West Virginia. He was the son of the late Andrew Jackson...

William Bray Columbus

William Bray, age 73, passed away January 5, 2022. He was transferred from Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport to Memorial & Gunter & Peel Funeral Home, Columbus.

Mary Rahalski Ocean Springs

Mary “Betsy” Elizabeth Rahalski, age 82, of Ocean Springs, passed away on January 4, 2022 in Venice, FL. She was born in Scranton, PA on August 10, 1939 to Loretta (Kern) and Harry Williams, both deceased. Her husband Michael Anthony Rahalski is also deceased. She is survived by her daughters, Linda Mary Skinner (Larry) and Lorri Marie Nobles (Charles); four grandchildren, Joshua Michael Rahalski, Heather Michelle Valenzuela (Harol), Charles Eugene Nobles III (Kala) and Lauren...

Mary “Betsy” Elizabeth Rahalski, age 82, of Ocean Springs, passed away on January 4, 2022 in Venice, FL. She was born in Scranton, PA on August 10, 1939 to Loretta (Kern) and Harry...

Stuart Suffern Diamondhead

Stuart Philip Suffern, age 60 a native of Metairie, LA and a resident of Diamondhead, passed away Monday, January 3, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward T. Suffern, Sr. and Gladys Brennan Suffern; sister, Anne Suffern Bernard; and grandnephew, Timothy “Tripp” Verret Burns, III. Stuart is survived by his wife of 29 years, Diana Dubus Suffern; children, Stuart Philip Suffern Jr. “Skip” and Sharon...

Stuart Philip Suffern, age 60 a native of Metairie, LA and a resident of Diamondhead, passed away Monday, January 3, 2022. He was preceded in death by his...

Kathryn Norton Diamondhead

Kathryn “Kathy” Skibisky Norton, of Diamondhead, Mississippi, passed away January 3, 2021. Kathy was preceded in death by parents, Walter and Mary Babic Skibisky; and sister, Martha Skibisky. She is survived by her loving companion of 40 years, William J Hatchett; stepchildren, William T (Ginger) Hatchett, Leigh (Robert) Scarito, Chris (Sean) O’Connell; goddaughter, Katie Foster; and very dear friend Patti Garcia. Kathy cherished her role as “Kiki” to...

Kathryn “Kathy” Skibisky Norton, of Diamondhead, Mississippi, passed away January 3, 2021. Kathy was preceded in death by parents, Walter and Mary Babic Skibisky; and sister,...

Donald Laird Diamondhead

Donald Patrick “Pat” Laird entered into eternal rest on Monday, January 3, 2022 at the age of 76 at his home in Diamondhead, Mississippi, from throat cancer and dementia. The son of Suzanne Nimrod Laird and Donald Patrick Dailey, Sr., and stepson of Clifton Laird, Pat was born on November 20, 1945 in Ponca City, Oklahoma and lived most recently in Slidell and Lacombe, Louisiana, then Diamondhead, Mississippi. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Beryl Bordelon...

Donald Patrick “Pat” Laird entered into eternal rest on Monday, January 3, 2022 at the age of 76 at his home in Diamondhead, Mississippi, from throat cancer and dementia. The...

Steven Benus Pascagoula

Mr. Steven Erich Benus, age 52, of Pascagoula, passed away on January 3, 2022, at Singing River Hospital in Pascagoula, MS. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport is assisting the family with arrangements.

Mr. Steven Erich Benus, age 52, of Pascagoula, passed away on January 3, 2022, at Singing River Hospital in Pascagoula, MS. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport is...

Deborah Bischoff Gulfport, MS

Deborah Bischoff, age67, passed away Monday, January 3, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Russell Brown, and Ella Emae Marihugh Brown; her husband, Allen Bischoff; brother, Russell “Pug” Brown; and sister, Nancy Fugate. Deborah is survived by her son, Jackie (Jeanette) Hazeltine; sister, Judy K. McNeely; and grandchildren, Gabby and Taylor Hazeltine, and Jake Hazeltine. She was a native of Ohio and Florida but moved to the Gulf Coast in 2012 to be close to her...

Deborah Bischoff, age67, passed away Monday, January 3, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Russell Brown, and Ella Emae Marihugh Brown; her husband, Allen Bischoff; brother, Russell...

Robert "Bob" McLean, IV. Gautier

Robert "Bob" Davidson McLean IV, 52, of Gautier, died suddenly at his home on Sunday, January 2, 2022. Bob was born in Magee, MS, on August 2, 1969. He grew up in Vancleave, MS and was a part of the Vancleave High School graduating class of 1987. Following high school, Bob joined the US Army reserves. Upon completion of basic training, he attended the University of South Alabama and later transferred to the University of Southern Mississippi. Shortly after, Bob began his...

Robert "Bob" Davidson McLean IV, 52, of Gautier, died suddenly at his home on Sunday, January 2, 2022. Bob was born in Magee, MS, on August 2, 1969. He grew up in Vancleave, MS...

Guile Allen Gulfport

Guile Richard Allen, age 70, passed away January 2, 2022. Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.

Richard Curtis Wiggins

Richard Joseph Curtis, age 82, passed away January 2, 2022. Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.

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