OBITUARIES
Daniel Lamar Vickery
Jun 8, 2024
Daniel Lamar Vickery, born on September 12, 1981, in Ocean Springs, MS, and passed away unexpectedly in Pascagoula MS, on Saturday, June 8, 2024. Age 42.
Daniel led a fulfilling life as a Land and Construction Surveyor, showcasing his dedication and precision in his work. He was a graduate of Ocean Springs High School Class of 2000, where he found joy...
Patricia Bynum McCall
Jun 8, 2024
Patricia Ann Bynum McCall, age 65, of Brookhaven, MS, passed away on June 8, 2024, in Paris, France.
Patricia was preceded in death by her parents, J.P. Bynum and Martha Faye Bynum. She is survived by her husband, Charlie McCall; her children, Carolyn Shearrer (Chandler), Mary Allison (Eric), and Katie McCall; her grandchildren, Caileigh Shearrer, Caiden Shearrer, Everett Allison and Charlie...
Roxanne Maereth Montgomery
Jun 8, 2024
Roxanne Maereth Montgomery, age 68, of Saucier, passed away on June 8, 2024.Riemann Family Funeral Home, Biloxi is serving the family.
Josie Sandoz
Jun 8, 2024
Josie Compretta Sandoz, of Long Beach, MS, was called to be with God on June 8, 2024. JoJo, as she was affectionately known by her grandchildren and those closest to her, was 83 years old. She was born in Bay St. Louis, MS, on August 27, 1940. She graduated from St. Joseph’s Academy in Bay St. Louis in 1958.
She married the love of her life on June...
Carole Lynn Cheslin
Jun 7, 2024
Carole Lynn Cheslin, age 81, of Long Beach, passed away Friday, June 7, 2024.Riemann Family Funeral Home, Long Beach, is honored to serve the family.
Bobbie S. Perry
Jun 7, 2024
Bobbie Sue Perry, age 83, passed away on June 7, 2024 in Biloxi. She was born in Winchester, Tennessee and a longtime resident of Vancleave. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. She was strong in her Christian faith and a member of Gulf Coast Family Church of the Nazarene.
She is preceded in death by her husband of...
Kathy Elaine Buckingham
Jun 7, 2024
Kathy Elaine Buckingham, 65, passed away on June 7, 2024, in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. A lifelong coast resident, she was born in Biloxi to Charles and Margaret Tanner Buckingham. Kathy graduated from St. Martin High School in 1976 and later attended Chris’s Beauty School. Throughout her life, she worked in communications, the casino industry, and food service. She cherished her...
Robert Hetrick
Jun 7, 2024
Robert Hugh Hetrick (Hugh) passed away on June 7, 2024, following a brief illness. He was born in Hattiesburg, Mississippi March 31, 1940, to Reverend John Harold Hetrick and Lessie Turner Hetrick. He was raised in Mississippi and primarily grew up in Ocean Springs where his father was the minister of St. Paul Methodist Church for 8 years. He enjoyed...
Penelope Jean Tipton
Jun 7, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Penelope (Penny) Tipton, aged 67, on 7 June 2024. She was surrounded by her loving family as she peacefully departed this life.
Born in Hamilton Ohio, Penny led a life filled with love, laughter, and unwavering dedication to her family and community. She was a devoted wife to her beloved husband Craig, and...
Diane Faye Verdin
Jun 6, 2024
Diane Faye Verdin, age 72, passed away on Thursday June 6, 2024, in Gulfport, MS. She was born April 10, 1952 in Pass Christian, Mississippi to Charles and Violetta Faye. Diane was preceded in death by her husband Phillip Irvin Verdin Sr., her parents Charles and Violetta Faye, one sister Charlotte, five brothers Charles Jr, Morris, Chester, Wascom, and Harvey....
Jerry David Holland
Jun 6, 2024
Jerry David Holland, 82, of Gulfport passed away on June 6, 2024. He is preceded in death by his parents, James Coyt Holland and Mabel Seal Holland; and his brother, James "Jim" Cleveland Holland.He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Marilyn M. Holland; children, Bruce Page (Christy) of Biloxi, Tammy Duncan (Jay) of Hattiesburg, and Tina Leblanc...
John Joseph Edward Desroches
Jun 6, 2024
John Joseph Edward Desroches, age 93, of Biloxi, Mississippi passed away June 6, 2024.
He was born in Miscouche, Prince Edwards Island Canada to the late Edward and Julia Desroches. He began farm life in Canada along with his other family and later moved to Arkansas and worked at Coca Cola Bottling Company. He followed his daughter to Biloxi after retirement...
Patricia Marlene Bartman
Jun 6, 2024
Patricia Bartman, age 85, of Long Beach, passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2024. She is preceded in death by her husband, Clinton Bartman, and daughter, Vicki Fox. She is survived by her children, Kenneth Alan Rich of Houston, TX, Chris Bartman (Brenda) of Long Beach, Kelly Bartman (Lori) of D'Iberville, and Lisa Bice (Tommy) of Huntsville; four grandchildren; and four great...
Harrell E. "Buddy" Cook, Jr.
Jun 5, 2024
Harrell Eugene “Buddy” Cook, Jr, of Saucier, Mississippi, transitioned to his heavenly home on June 5, 2024, in D’Iberville, Mississippi. Buddy was born in Montgomery, Alabama, November 30, 1953, to the late Rev’s. Harrell E and Joyce E (Thomas) Cook. From the earliest days of his life, Buddy always had a flair for being whimsical and amusing. He first became...
Rebecca June Humphries
Jun 5, 2024
Rebecca June Humphries, 79, passed away on June 5, 2024, in Biloxi, Mississippi.
Born in DeKalb County, Alabama, she was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Rebecca was a longtime Biloxi resident, a deacon’s wife, and an Air Force wife.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Donald Ray Humphries Sr.; and parents, Tommy Cook and Burma Morrison...
Elaine Kennedy
Jun 4, 2024
Elaine Kennedy, age 82, of Gulfport, MS, entered into eternal rest on June 4, 2024.She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Roy Kennedy; grandchildren, Chris, Abby, and Gina; parents, Walter and Mabel Bazor; sisters, Myra and Patricia; and brothers, Dean, Sonny, and Bobby.Elaine is survived by her children, Susan (Richard), Buddy, Rachel (Gerry), and Beth (Gene);...
William "W.C." Holland
Jun 4, 2024
William “W.C.” Holland, 88 of Saucier passed away peacefully on June 4, 2024 at the Pillars Nursing Facility surrounded by his family. He was born on June 11, 1935 in San Antonio, TX to the late William D. & Virginia Holland. He is preceded in death by parents; sister, Marion Glenn; and grandparents, Rev. William D. & Ida Holland.
W.C. graduated...
Rex Sherman Fisher
Jun 4, 2024
Having lived life to the fullest, Rex Sherman Fisher, 96, passed peacefully in his home on June 4, surrounded by those who loved him best.
Rex was born on January 19, 1928, in Searcy, Arkansas, the youngest child with five siblings (Gladys, Clarence, Roy, Loyd, Pauline) of Cora and Steve Fisher. Rex displayed a courageous work ethic by having a successful...
Susan Marie Murray
Jun 3, 2024
Susan Marie Murray, a beloved member of the Gulfport community, passed away on Monday, June 3, 2024, at Coastal Health & Rehab in Gulfport, Mississippi. She was born on August 15, 1949, in Gulfport to Essie Baynes Bourgeois and Jerry Michael Bourgeois. Susan excelled in her career and retired as a highly respected HR manager. She was a graduate...
William Floyd Whisenant, Jr.
Jun 3, 2024
William Floyd Whisenant, Jr. age 73 years old, sadly passed away on June 3, 2024 in Theodore, Alabama.
William is preceded in death by both his mother and father; his wife Kathleen; his stepdaughter, Eunice Marie; and all his siblings.
William, also affectionately know to friends and family as “Butch” was born on March 27, 1951, to William Floyd Whisenant, Sr....
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