OBITUARIES

Joe D. Belk

Joe D. Belk

Mar 4, 2024

Gulfport, Mississippi - Joe D. Belk, a longtime resident of Gulfport, Mississippi, passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024, in Gulfport, at the age of 82. He was born on October 19, 1941, in Meridian, Mississippi.Joe was a proud graduate of Neshoba Central High School and went on to serve his country as a Veteran of the U.S. Army and...

Frank J. Rodzos

Frank J. Rodzos

Mar 4, 2024

Frank J. Rodzos, a cherished husband, father, Papa, and distinguished veteran who proudly served in the United States Air Force for 22 years, passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024, in Ocean Springs, MS. He was born on May 30, 1944, in Almont, MI to the late Stella Rodzos.  During his military career, Frank served his country with honor and...

Judy J. Haller

Judy J. Haller

Mar 4, 2024

Judy Jones Haller, 81, of Gulfport, Mississippi died on Monday, March 4, 2024.  Born on September 20, 1942, in Gulfport, she was educated at Gulfport High where she was a majorette in the band.  She later graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi with a BS in Education.

Judy grew up in Mississippi City attending St. Peter’s by the Sea where...

Rebecca Ann Green

Rebecca Ann Green

Mar 3, 2024

Rebecca Ann Green, age 72, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2024.Rebecca was a Christian and life long Democrat. She graduated high school at L.W. Higgins. She was a fashion model in New Orleans and actress in several plays at the Le Petit Theatre. Rebecca worked for the University of Miami in the English Department. She then went to the...

Joe Lewis James

Joe Lewis James

Mar 3, 2024

Joe Lewis James, 86, of Gulfport, Mississippi died March 3, 2024.  Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport is assisting the family locally.  Richardson Funeral Home of Jefferson in River Ridge, LA will be arranging the funeral services.  

Rosalie Anita Fisher

Rosalie Anita Fisher

Mar 3, 2024

Rosalie A. Fisher, age 84, passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2024, at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport, Ms.She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Powel “Bob” Fisher; her grandson, Christopher Dean “Chris” Jackson; her sisters, Eulalie Balius and Joyce Thibodeaux; her brothers, J.C. Boney, Lee G. Boney, Dennis “Perch” Boney, and Clemet Boney; and her parents Lee R....

Sharon Kaye Ray

Sharon Kaye Ray

Mar 3, 2024

Sharon Kaye Ray, age 74, of Gulfport, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2024.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Lillie Ruth Mize Fuller; father, Arnold Lee Fuller; and brother, Ronald Fuller.

Sharon is survived by her son, David Ray (Rebecca); brothers, Danny and Tony Fuller; sisters in law, Sandra, Susie, and Bobbie Fuller; granddaughters, Amethyst and Faith Ray; nephews, Jonathan...

Sergio Aguilar-Vazquez

Sergio Aguilar-Vazquez

Mar 2, 2024

Sergio Papi' Aguilar Vazquez, age 57, of Gulfport, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Gulfport. 

He was preceded in death by his father, Antonio Aguilar Ruiz; and his sister, Maria Isabel Aguilar Vazquez.

Sergio is survived by his wife of 14 years, Jennifer Johnson Aguilar; his mother, Maria Isabel Vazquez Leija; his daughters, Denise and Michelle Moore; his grandchildren, Derek...

Doyle D. Crews

Doyle D. Crews

Mar 2, 2024

Doyle D. Crews, age 95, of Gulfport, Mississippi passed away March 2, 2024.Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is assisting the family.Funeral Services will be at Jones-Gallagher Funeral Home in Starke, Florida.

Jan Chategnier

Jan Chategnier

Mar 2, 2024

Jan Chategnier, age 73, of Diamondhead, Mississippi passed away March 2, 2024.  Riemann Family Funeral Home, Pass Christian, is serving the family.

Lettie Katherine King Rice

Lettie Katherine King Rice

Mar 1, 2024

Lettie Katherine King Rice, age 90 and a resident of Gulfport, MS passed away on Friday March 1, 2024, at her home in Gulfport, MS. 

She was preceded in death by loving husband, Albert Thomas Rice, Jr; father, Dana George King, Sr.; mother, Lettie Katherine Eighmey King; and brothers, Dr. Dana George King, Jr and Dr. Charles Eighmey King. She is...

Larry Wayne White Jr.

Larry Wayne White Jr.

Mar 1, 2024

Larry Wayne White Jr, age 51, of Pass Christian, MS passed away on March 1, 2024.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Donald and Hazel White and Edward Willis and Shirley Barber Willis; the dad that raised him, Donald Leslie; his partner in crime, Uncle Eddie Willis;  and 2 uncles, Max White and Kenny White. 

He is survived by his...

Melanie Kay Doyle

Melanie Kay Doyle

Mar 1, 2024

Melanie Kay Doyle, peacefully passed away at her home on Friday, March 1, 2024, after bravely battling cancer for five years.

Born on August 17, 1974, in Pahala, Hawaii, Melanie, age 49, was the beloved daughter of the late Melvin Yokoyama Sr. and Winnifred Tamondong Yokoyama. She graduated from Kau High School in 1992 and later earned a Bachelor of Arts...

Mary Kay Crossley Miller

Mary Kay Crossley Miller

Feb 29, 2024

Mary Kay Crossley Miller, 84, of Saucier, MS died February 29, 2024.  Services are private and Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is assisting the family.  

Clark Lee Richardson

Clark Lee Richardson

Feb 29, 2024

Clark Lee Richardson, age 68, of Biloxi, passed away on February 29, 2024.

He was preceded in death by his father, Leslie J. Richardson; and mother, Roberta Bahr Brooks. Clark is survived by his father, Master Chief Russell A. Brooks, USN retired; children, Julie Lott (Jared), Sarah Sharp (Ryan), and Heather Necaise (Ron); siblings, Louie Richardson and Vicki Richardson; grandchildren, Laurel Sones,...

Jason Paul Fountain, Sr.

Jason Paul Fountain, Sr.

Feb 29, 2024

We are saddened to announce the passing of Jason Paul Fountain, Sr., age 53, of Long Beach, Mississippi. He passed away surrounded by his loved ones on February 29, 2024 after a long battle with Type 1 Diabetes and complications of cardiovascular disease.

He is survived by his daughter, Emily Fountain; two granddaughters and a grandson; parents, Ray and Joy Fountain;...

Geneva Cuevas Davis

Geneva Cuevas Davis

Feb 28, 2024

Geneva Cuevas Davis, age 79, passed away on February 28, 2024 in Hattiesburg, MS.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert Cuevas and Elsie Cuevas; brothers, Onivel (AB) Cuevas, Arnold (Blue) Cuevas.

She is survived by her children Eddie (Danielle) Davis, Dale Davis (Felicia), and Darlene (Eugene) Necaise; brother, Perry Cuevas; grandchildren, Chris (Brittany) Necaise, Jonathan (Ashley) Necaise, Zach Necaise,...

Rachel Whitman Coker

Rachel Whitman Coker

Feb 28, 2024

Rachel Whitman Coker, age 84, passed away on February 28, 2024, after a five-year battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

She was born in Montgomery, AL on August 14, 1939, and had lived in Diamondhead, MS for 30 years. She was a retired Bell System (AT&T) employee, having worked 32 years in Montgomery, AL, Fairfax/Alexandria, VA and Birmingham, AL as a Service Representative,...

William Joseph "Billy" Ball

William Joseph "Billy" Ball

Feb 28, 2024

William Joseph Ball, known to family and friends as Billy, of Gautier, MS passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, in Ocean Springs, MS at the age of 33.

He is survived by his wife of 15 years, Alisha Ball; his father, Robert Ball; mother, Robin Wentworth; two children, Lily Ball and Kairi Ball; his siblings, Leon Ball, Crystal Carrignan, Jesse...

David E. Roth

David E. Roth

Feb 28, 2024

David E. Roth, 90, of Gulfport, Mississippi passed away, February 28, 2023.  A full obituary will be posted later.  Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport is assisting the family.  

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