OBITUARIES
Doris "Suge" Evelyn Erkhart Parker
Nov 5, 2023
Doris “Suge” Evelyn Erkhart Parker, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished member of her community, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023, in Gulfport, Mississippi. She was born on February 26, 1939, in Success, Mississippi to parents Ernest and Nettye Erkhart. Doris had a vibrant and fulfilling career throughout her life. She worked as a dedicated employee at various establishments...
Gracie Lee Carr
Nov 5, 2023
Gracie Lee Carr (Taylor) of Gulfport, Mississippi, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023, at Memorial Hospital at the age of 92. She was lovingly surrounded by her family, who will forever cherish her life and legacy.
Gracie was born on December 2, 1930, in Blue Mountain, Mississippi. She is survived by her 7 children, Nancy Sweeting, Linda Poole,...
Dr. Watts Webb
Nov 4, 2023
Dr. Watts Webb, age 101, passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2023.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, assisted Hixon Brothers Funeral Home in serving the family.
Seika Matsushita Terry
Nov 4, 2023
Seika Matsushita TerryJuly 04, 1933 — November 04, 2023
Seika Matsushita Terry, born July 04, 1933, went to her heavenly rest on November 04, 2023.
Seika was born in Kanazawa, Japan, a city renowned for its impeccable geisha and samurai districts, surrounded by iconic gardens. In Kanazawa, Seika studied and mastered the art of couture dressmaking, and...
Maureen Dunham Lowell
Nov 4, 2023
Maureen Beverly Lowell, 89, of Gulfport, MS, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 31, 1933, in Marysville, Ca, to the late Roy and Helen Dunham. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, James R. Lowell; her daughter, Cherice Lowell, her son, Shane Lowell; her sister, Marlee Sarnowski; and...
Robin Baker
Nov 4, 2023
Robin Baker, 64 of Gulfport, MS passed away on November 4, 2023. She was born on February 21, 1959 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Woody & Johnnie Woodford. She was preceded in death by her parents; daughters, Angela Matlock & Jamie; and brother, Kenneth.
Robin enjoyed life and traveling. She met her husband Paul and they were married...
Nita Ann Hall Trawick
Nov 4, 2023
In keeping with the great Hall tradition of creating excitement on Saturday nights, “NeNe”, as she was affectionately known by her family, became the first of the Hall kids born to Hamilton and Buenos Hall, on Saturday night, April 27th, 1929. For the remainder of her life, she dearly loved her brothers “the Hall boys”, Joe, Tommy, Howell, Red, Bill...
Elizabeth Jean Travirca Garcia
Nov 4, 2023
Elizabeth “Betty” Jean Travirca Garcia, age 88, of Bay St. Louis passed away Saturday, November 4, 2023, in Gulfport, MS.
Betty was born November 26, 1934, in New Orleans, LA.
She was preceded in death by her husband Leverne Garcia, parents Alton and Carrie Hart Travirca, and siblings Rita Haas, Leon Travirca, Anthony Travirca, and Jimmy Travirca.
She...
Barbara Pearl Hartley Richter
Nov 4, 2023
Barbara Pearl Hartley Richter née Bentz, 85, better known to her loved ones as “Joyce” or “Mimi,” passed away on November 4th at St. Joseph’s Hospice in Gulfport, MS. A lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast, she most recently resided in Long Beach. Born on October 14th, 1938, in Pass Christian, MS to Emile Joseph Bentz and Eula “Annie” Lee...
James Frisina, Jr.
Nov 4, 2023
James 'Jim' Frisina Jr, late of Diamondhead, MS. Passed away suddenly after a brief illness, in Pensacola, FL, on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at the age of 91.
Jim, has left an indelible mark on the communities he was a part of. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. Throughout his life, he contributed greatly to the...
Edward Bell, Jr.
Nov 4, 2023
Edward Bell, Jr., age 92, passed away on November 4, 2023. Mr. Bell is being sent for services to Jones Funeral Home, 303 Chaney Ave., Jacksonville, North Carolina .
Robin G. Allen
Nov 3, 2023
Gulfport, Mississippi - Robin G. Allen, a beloved member of the community, passed away on Friday, November 3, 2023. She was born on May 22, 1963, in Mississippi to Gordon and Polly Allen. Robin's bright spirit touched the lives of those around her, and she will be deeply missed. Her memory will continue to shine forever in the hearts and...
Janice Inez Ladner Bosarge
Nov 3, 2023
Janice Inez Bosarge of Woolmarket joined her Savior in that most peaceful rest on November 3, 2023.
Janice was born November 2, 1945 in Gulfport, MS to the late Claiborne and Myrtle Ladner.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother Keith Ladner, and her sister Patricia Ladner.
Left to cherish her lasting legacy and memory are her...
Charles W. Benefield
Nov 3, 2023
Charles W. Benefield, a native of Enterprise, Alabama and long-time resident of Harrison County, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 3, 2023, in Gulfport at the age of 90. He was born on October 2, 1933, in Chancellor, Alabama. Charles was the beloved husband of Wanda Lee Benefield for 50 wonderful years.Throughout his remarkable life, Charles was known for...
Brenda Kay Spears
Nov 2, 2023
Brenda Spears died November 2, 2023. Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.
Shirley Faye Scott
Nov 2, 2023
Shirley Faye Scott, age 86, of Gulfport, went to be with her Heavenly Father and Savior on November 2, 2023.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Troy Scott; and her parents, Lloyd C. Goudeau and Katherine Schliegelmeyer Goudeau.
She is survived by her daughter, Jo Ellen Tappan (Scott); and a grandson, Shannon Paul Tappan; and other...
Kay K Theman
Nov 1, 2023
Kay K. Theman, 86 of Gulfport died November 1, 2023, in West Sacramento, CA. Born in Sasebo, Japan she moved to the United States and was a long-time resident of Napa, California. She was a retired supervisor at Hamilton Air Force Base and a retired Seamstress. She loved cooking, sewing, crocheting, and creating floral arrangements. She was preceded in death...
Linda Waller
Nov 1, 2023
Linda Waller, age 70, of Poplarville, was born on April 1, 1953, to Vernon Hawk and Myrtis Rhodes.
Linda was a loving wife to Ross Waller and a mother to Tammy Smith. Linda was a grandmother to Manse Walley, Brent Walley and Tyler Smith.
Momma has worked hard all her life. She was a strong-minded woman that told you...
Charles A Brown
Oct 31, 2023
Charles A. Brown, age 81, of Pass Christian, passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2023.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Pass Christian, is serving the family.
Wanda Lynn Easterling
Oct 31, 2023
Wanda Lynn (Ladner) Easterling, age 87, a cherished mother and grandmother, gracefully entered eternal peace on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at her home in Pass Christian, surrounded by the love of her devoted family.
Wanda was born on November 15, 1935, to the late William Nall Ladner, Sr. and Alma Telhiard Ladner of Pineville. She was a woman...
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