OBITUARIES
Sharon K. Blanchard
Apr 13, 2026
Sharon K. Blanchard, age 82, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2026.
A full tribute to her life will be posted soon.
Family and friends are invited to gather in remembrance and celebration of her life at a visitation on April 20, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at Riemann Family Funeral Home, 19130 Commission Road, Long Beach, Mississippi. A funeral service will follow...
Ila Ruth Holland
Apr 11, 2026
Ila Ruth Holland, a cherished member of her community and beloved matriarch, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loved ones. Born on December 31, 1935, Ila lived a life marked by dedication to her family, her faith, and her work.
Ila’s professional career included her valued time at Hancock Bank, where she contributed with...
Carrie Kirby Ely
Apr 11, 2026
Carrie Kirby Ely, age 62, from, of Saucier, passed away on April 11, 2026.
Visitation will be on Monday, April 20, 2026, from 10 - 11 am at the Riemann Family Funeral Home, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport. The funeral service will be at 11 am in the funeral home chapel. Interment will be in Biloxi National Cemetery.
A full tribute will...
Bobby Lee Hebert
Apr 11, 2026
Bobby Lee Hebert, age 89, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2026, at his home in Gulfport.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, April 15, 2026, from 12:00 PM until 1:00 PM at Riemann Family Funeral Home, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport, Mississippi.
A funeral service will follow at 1:00 PM at the same location.
Interment will take place at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens...
Henry Haller, Jr.
Apr 11, 2026
Henry Haller, Jr., 84, of Gulfport, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026,
A visitation will be held on Thursday, April 16, 2026, from 10:30-11:30 am in the Parish Hall of St. Marks Episcopal Church, 11322 W Taylor Rd, Gulfport, MS. The funeral service will be held at the outdoor Chapel of St. Marks Episcopal Church beginning at 11:30 am.
A full...
Trayc Paul Moran
Apr 10, 2026
Trayc Paul Moran was an inspiration, not just through his battle with cancer, but also through the time he spent as the most faithful brother, son, and friend. His light shined bright as a devout Child of God. Trayc was proud to be a senior at Hancock High School and #19 on the baseball field. He fought Ewing’s Sarcoma everyday...
Barbara Elkins Perry
Apr 9, 2026
Barbara Joyce Elkins Perry, a woman of remarkable beauty, vibrant spirit and a heart full of love, passed peacefully into the eternal presence of God on April 9, at the age of 81.
Born in Moss Point, MS, on August 5, 1944, Barbara was the fourth child and second daughter of Jessie May Littlefield Elkins and E. Van Elkins. She was...
Jeff Rogers
Apr 9, 2026
Jeff Rogers, age 46, a lifelong resident of the St. Martin community, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2026, in Ocean Springs.
Jeff attended and graduated from St. Martin High School before continuing his education at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, where he earned an Associate of Applied Science degree in Drafting and Design Technology.
He was preceded in death by his...
Walker Daniel Muesall-Johnson
Apr 9, 2026
Walker Daniel Muesall-Johnson, born on March 9, 2006, and dearly departed on April 9, 2026, in Long Beach, Mississippi, left an indelible mark on all who had the privilege of knowing him. A beloved son, brother, nephew, and friend, Walker is remembered with deep affection and respect by his family.
A 2024 graduate of Magnolia High School in Magnolia, Arkansas, Walker...
Donald Gene Taylor
Apr 8, 2026
Donald Gene Taylor, age 94, of Pass Christian, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at his home.
Donald was a United States Army veteran and earned a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from Auburn University in 1958.
Over the years, Donald worked for North American Aviation, Bell Laboratories, the Data Buoy Office, and the Navy Oceanographic Office. He traveled to 48...
Mildred Delhommer
Apr 7, 2026
Mildred Delhommer passed away peacefully at home on April 7, 2026, at the age of 76.
She lead a full life with her family and loved ones. She will be sadly missed but certainly remembered.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Ruby Solar; her father, Harvey Brown; her husband, Andrew Delhommer III; her daughter, Ramona Delhommer; and her brother Tommy...
Richard A. Wells
Apr 7, 2026
Richard A. Wells, age 79, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family. His life was a blessing, and he will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
Born in Iowa, Richard later grew up in Clarksdale, Mississippi, before being drafted into the United States Army. After faithfully serving his country for 28 years, he retired...
Alice Skeen Haden Brown
Apr 6, 2026
Alice Skeen Brown, 89, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2026, surrounded by her family.
Born on July 18, 1936, Alice was the daughter of Clarence Anderson Skeen and Novel Isabel Skeen.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her beloved sister, Alma Skeen Shrock.
Alice will be remembered for her strong spirit, her warmth, and her deep love for her...
Connie Chiniche Tucker
Apr 6, 2026
Connie Chiniche Tucker, age 62, of Long Beach, passed away on April 6, 2026.
She was preceded in death by a son, Jeffrey Bowen Tucker; her parents, Salvador J. Chiniche and Flora Mae Hoda Chiniche; a sister, Stephanie Chiniche; and her grandparents, and many aunts and uncles.
She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Jeffrey B. Tucker; her children, Ashley...
Mardell Necaise Tomasich
Apr 4, 2026
Mardell Necaise Tomasich, 82, a resident of Kiln, Mississippi, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on April 4, 2026.
Mardell was born on March 31, 1944, in Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi. On November 16, 1963, she married the love of her life, Henry A. Tomasich, Sr. Together, they shared 58 wonderful years of marriage, building a life filled...
Connie Boyd
Apr 4, 2026
Constance “Connie” Boyd, age 86 of Gulfport, MS, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2026, in Gulfport.
Connie was born on May 14, 1939, in Los Angeles, California. She was a dedicated mother and homemaker, who helped run her husband’s business, Boyd Electric, for almost 50 years. She loved to travel and spend time with her family and friends. Connie never missed...
Sharlet Singletary Bordelon
Apr 3, 2026
Sharlet Singletary Bordelon, born March 8, 1949, in Louisiana, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2026, in Diamondhead, Mississippi. She lived a full and joyful life surrounded by family and friends.
Sharlet was raised in Louisiana and made her home in Terrytown during her early years. She later moved to Chalmette, where she worked as a bookkeeper for many years before...
Richard Thomas "Tommy" Edwards
Apr 3, 2026
Richard Thomas “Tommy” Edwards, age 68 of Ellenton, FL, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2026, in Bradenton, FL.
Tommy was preceded in death by his parents, Howard A. and Oletta Edwards; and his brother, Howard “Butch” D. Edwards.
He is survived by son, Richard Lee Thomas “Tommy Lee” Edwards; his sisters, Jeanne St. Amant and Betty (Tim) Hope; his sister-in-law, Sandra...
Royce Durwood Saucier
Apr 3, 2026
Royce Durwood Saucier, age 91 of Gulfport, MS, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2026.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Royal and Nancy Saucier; his wife of 67 years, Dorothy Saucier; his sister, Barbara Quave; and his daughter-in-law, Lucy Saucier.
Royce is survived by his children, Nelson Saucier and Henry (Tina) Saucier; his grandchildren, Tiffany (Chris) Richardson, Joshua...
Mary Antoinette Jean Schepens Levens
Apr 3, 2026
Mary Antoinette Jean Schepens Levens, 89, born September 23, 1936, passed into her eternal life on April 3, 2026, Good Friday. Mary was the fourth of six children of Theresa Dauro Schepens, a second-generation Sicilian immigrant, and Leo A.N. Schepens, a first-generation immigrant from the Netherlands (Holland).
In addition to her parents preceding her in death. Mary was preceded in death...
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