OBITUARIES
Dan "DJ" Fillette Jr.
Oct 22, 2025
Dan “DJ” Fillette, age 35, of Long Beach, Mississippi.
DJ was employed as an engineering electrical technician at Stennis Space Center, where he was recognized with many awards for his outstanding workmanship and dedication.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Barbara Berry; and his grandmother, Opal June Fillette.
DJ is survived by his wife, Britney Fillette; his cherished son, Crew Fillette:...
Teresa "Terry" Lynn Johnson Barnes
Oct 22, 2025
Teresa Lynn Johnson Barnes, resident of Gulfport, Mississippi passed away 10/22/2025.
“TJ” was preceded in death by her mother, Waltraud “Wally” Alford; stepfather, Al Alford; and father, Richard Johnson.
She is survived by her partner, Ken Cunningham Sr. and his children Joshua Cunningham and daughter Niyla, Kendra Cunningham (Richard Dahl “Dink”) and baby Dahl, and Kelsey Herring (Branden) and son Waylon Herring....
Patricia "Pat" Ann Kelly Ladner
Oct 21, 2025
Patricia Ann Kelly Ladner
(affectionately known as Pat, Sister, and Mimi)
Patricia Ann Kelly Ladner, age 80, of Pass Christian, Mississippi, went to be with her Heavenly Father on October 21, 2025, after a courageous four-year battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. She passed peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family and under the compassionate care of St. Joseph’s Hospice of Gulfport.
Born...
Rita Carol Thames
Oct 20, 2025
Rita Carol Thames, born on March 23, 1945, in Picayune, Mississippi, passed away Monday, October 20, 2025, in Gulfport, Mississippi. A beloved member of her community and family, Rita is remembered for her unwavering spirit and her contributions to those around her.
Rita was a woman whose love of family and food brought everyone together. Sunday lunches at her house were...
Corina Isabel Salguero
Oct 20, 2025
Corina Salguero, age 68, of Gulfport, passed away Monday, October 20, 2025.
Full tribute will be posted soon.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is honored to serve the family.
Jaime Vega Uribe
Oct 19, 2025
Jaime Vega Uribe, age 68 of Gulfport passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2025.
Jaime is survived by his wife of 47 years, Ma Luz Hernandez; his children, Jaime Vega, Jr, Carlos Vega, Luz Elena Vega, Karen Vega, and Brian Vega; his grandchildren, Alondra Vega, Claudia Vega, Angel Vega, Nicholas Vega, Danny Ordonez, Areli Ordonez, Aaron Ordonez, Ashley Morales, and Ana...
Lou Anna (Stevenson) St. Amant
Oct 19, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved sister, Lou Anna St. Amant.
Lou Lou passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at St. Joseph's Hospice Care in Gulfport, MS at the age of 69.
A full obituary will be posted here on the website as soon as it is compiled. A Celebration of Life...
Dr. Hoshall Stafford Barrett, Jr.
Oct 19, 2025
Hoshall Stafford Barrett, Jr., M.D., born on January 31, 1939, to Hoshall Barrett, Sr. and Susan Barron Barrett, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2025, after a remarkable life dedicated to healing and service.
A trailblazing physician, Dr. Barrett earned his Bachelor of Science from the University of Florida and graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Medicine in 1966....
Lt. Col. Edgar R. Pullis, USAF Ret
Oct 19, 2025
Edgar R. Pullis, Lt. Col USAF Ret, adoring husband, loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather born January 9, 1928, in Murphysboro, IL, died On Sunday, October 19, 2025, in Gulfport, MS. Colonel Pullis was also known by many as “Capt. Ed.”
Colonel Pullis grew up in southern Illinois during the depression years of the 1930s. He loved the outdoors with a...
Lorraine Bisner
Oct 18, 2025
Lorraine Alma Jenkins Bisner, age 83 of Biloxi, MS, passed away on Saturday, October 18, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William Bertie Jenkins and Melina Corinne Jean; her husband of 52 years, Edward Stephen Bisner, Sr., and her brother, Raymond William Jenkins.
Lorraine is survived by her sons, Edward Stephen (Susie) Bisner, Jr., Thomas William Bisner and Michael...
Crawford Neely "Sunny" Daughdrill
Oct 18, 2025
Crawford Neely “Sunny” Daughdrill passed away peacefully at his home in Gulfport, Mississippi, on October 18, 2025, at the age of 79. He was born on September 26, 1946, in Arcadia, Florida, to Crawford and Helen Daughdrill.
Although he moved frequently as a child—attending 13 different schools—Sunny managed to make and keep friendships wherever he went. He graduated from Magee High...
Jane Anne Brenden
Oct 18, 2025
Jane Anne Cavaroc Brenden, age 76, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on October 18, 2025. She was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, on June 27, 1949.
She is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, John Louis Brenden; daughter, Laurie Anne Brenden of Auburn, Alabama; sisters, Evelyn Claire Cavaroc of Garner, North Carolina, and Marie Louise Cavaroc of...
Jefferson "JD" Ladner
Oct 18, 2025
Jefferson Davis “JD” Ladner, age 82 of Pass Christian, passed away Saturday, October 18, 2025.
He was preceded in death by his significant other, Diana Creel, of 34 years; father, John Baptiste Ladner; mother, Leler Ovenia Redmond Ladner; brother, John B. Ladner; and sisters, Mary Alice Ladner Blackwell, Violetta Ladner Faye, Hilda Hayden, Ellender Ladner Faye, and Leler E. “Rita” Ladner...
George Douglas Williams
Oct 17, 2025
George Douglas Williams, age 80 of Gulfport, MS passed away on Friday, October 17, 2025.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robinhood Douglas Williams and Carrie Marshall Henry and Ulysses Henry, Sr.; his siblings, Milton Marshall and Jannell Henry.
George is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Dorothy Floyd Williams; his children, Samantha Hall, Michelle Green, George Williams...
Debra Lynn Simoneaux
Oct 16, 2025
Debra Lynn Simoneaux, passed away at 67 years old on Thursday, October 16, 2025. She was loved by all she met between Plaquemines Parish Louisiana to Bay St. Louis, Mississippi.
She was preceded in death by Ethel A Simoneaux (mom), Walter P Simoneaux ( father), Gloria Billot (sister), Dorthy Herbert (sister), Rose Guthrie (sister), Lela Tally Jeanfreau (sister), Lily Kelly (sister),...
Mary Ann Williams
Oct 16, 2025
Mary Ann Williams, affectionately known as MAW, age 80, of Wiggins, MS, passed away peacefully, Thursday, October 16, 2025, surrounded by family. She was reunited in heaven with her beloved husband, Bill Williams; parents, Anthony and Mary Kiewlich; brothers, Anthony and Jim Kiewlich; niece, Susie Kiewlich; and friend turned family, Joe Stevens.
Beneath her tough exterior was a heart of solid...
David Anthony DeMetz
Oct 16, 2025
David Anthony DeMetz, born on August 7, 1987, passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025. He was a cherished son and a beloved friend, remembered for his vibrant spirit and zest for life.
David’s professional journey began after graduated from Long Beach High School. He continued his education at the MGCCC - Perkinston Campus for two years before earning his degree...
Robert Ramsey Rockco
Oct 15, 2025
Robert Ramsey Rockco was born on August 21, 1943, in Tylertown, Mississippi, to Julius Ramsey and Marty McBeth. Their love for him endured even when their marriage did not, and when he was just a toddler, Robert moved with his mother to Gulfport. There, his mother met Harold Miller, who not only became her husband, but chose Robert as his...
Daniel "Danny" Ezra Dunlap
Oct 15, 2025
Daniel "Danny" Ezra Dunlap, age 67, of Brooklyn, MS, passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, in Biloxi.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Ezra Bavard Dunlap and Eloise Bundy Dunlap Scroggins; sisters, Nancy Dunlap Isabell (Frank), Edith Dunlap Hopson (Joe); and his niece, Christina Marie Hopson.
Danny is survived by his former wife, Charla McGowan Dunlap; brothers, Theodore Edward...
Melissa A. Powell
Oct 14, 2025
Melissa A. Powell, age 77, of Gulfport, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born and raised in Gulfport, Melissa dedicated her life to hard work, family, and faith. She was preceded in death by her father, George Bass; her mother, Mildred Howard; and her brothers, George Bass Jr. and Leroy Bass.
Melissa’s greatest...
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