OBITUARIES
Patricia Ellen Boatner (Jefcoat)
May 15, 2024
Patricia Ellen Boatner (Jefcoat) of Harrison, Tennessee passed peacefully from this life into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on May 15, 2024. Patricia was loved by all who knew and met her, and she loved others well.
Patricia was born in Lynn, Massachusetts on September 10, 1935 and considered that home until she met the love...
Betty Mae Ladner
May 15, 2024
Betty Mae Ladner, age 82, of Pass Christian, MS passed away on May 15, 2024. She was born in Harrison County, MS to Renelder and Mabel Cuevas.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents, partner Peggy Ladner, siblings Curvis (Juanita) Cuevas, Melton (Lorena and Pat) Cuevas, Beulah (Vent) Wilson, Jimmy James Cuevas, Nelson (Carolyn Sue) Cuevas, Beatrice Marie Cuevas,...
Gertie Charlotte McCoy Jones
May 15, 2024
Gertie Charlotte McCoy Jones, 89 of Gulfport, Mississippi passed from this earth on May 15, 2024 and is now in the loving arms of her Lord and Savior. Gertie was born on October 21, 1934, to the late George Washington and Ida Myrtle Cooper McCoy in Gadsden, Alabama. Later in life, she moved to Gulfport, Mississippi and retired from H&R...
Kenneth James Appelt
May 14, 2024
Kenneth James Appelt, age 81, of Gulfport, passed away on May 14, 2024.Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.
William Collins
May 13, 2024
William "Will" Edward Collins, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, and brother, passed away in Mobile, AL on May 13, 2024. He was born on March 5, 1954, in the same that he called home throughout his life.
Mr. Collins was preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Mary Collins and his stepson, Matthew Rog.
Left to cherish his memory is...
Patricia Gail Greenwell
May 13, 2024
On May 13, 2024, the world lost a remarkable soul as Patricia Gail Greenwell passed away peacefully at home, in Biloxi MS, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Pascagoula, MS on August 26, 1948, Patricia was a beloved daughter of the William Alston and Emma Totton.Patricia, known for her warm and nurturing personality, touched the lives of everyone she...
Bobbie Rogers Whalen
May 13, 2024
Bobbie Nell Whalen(Rogers), 88 of Runnelstown, passed from this life on May 13, 2024, in Poplarville, MS. A private service, followed by interment, will be held on Tuesday, May 21, at the Biloxi National Cemetery. Bobbie Nell was born to James Leonard and Hazel Gregory Rogers on March 11, 1936, in Macedonia, Mississippi. She was preceded in death by her...
James Henry Bigos Jr.
May 12, 2024
James Henry Bigos Jr. age 80 of Long Beach, MS, passed away on May 12, 2024.James was born August 6, 1943, to James and Mildred Bigos in Baltimore, MD.Devoted father of Jon Bigos; father-in-law to Cleide Bigos; brother to Barbara Laudeman, Tracy Stefanowitz and Rohn Davis.Ceremonies will be held at Biloxi National Veterans Cemetery, Biloxi, MS, on Tuesday, May 21,...
Perry Dillard
May 12, 2024
Perry Dillard, age 74, of Gulfport, passed away on May 12, 2024.Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, assisted W.H. Jefferson Funeral Home in Vicksburg, in serving the family.
Bernard Henrichs Jr
May 12, 2024
Bernard Henrichs Jr., age 82, from Bay St. Louis, MS, entered into eternal rest on May 12, 2024. Full tribute will be posted soon.Riemann Family Funeral Homes, Gulfport is proudly serving the Henrichf family.
Donald Alvin Antie Sr.
May 12, 2024
Donald Antie Sr., 78 of Gulfport, MS passed away after a brief illness on 5/12/24. He was born in Bunkie, La. on 4/25/46.
A memorial and celebration of life will be held on 5/16/24 at Coalville Methodist Church 12298 Shorecrest Road, Biloxi, MS. Visitation with the family will be from 4-6PM with a service at 6PM. The family asks for you...
Marion H. Ruegsegger
May 12, 2024
Marion (Rottier) Ruegsegger, age 80, passed away on May 12, 2024 in Biloxi, Mississippi. She was born in Malone, New York, and graduated from Franklin Academy. Her parents were William V. Rottier and Isabelle Bova Rottier. Within a year from graduation, she married Wendel Ruegsegger, and traveled with him during his 28 year career with the US Air Force, and...
Esther Farr Bates
May 11, 2024
Esther Farr Bates, of Gulfport, Mississippi, passed away at her residence on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at the age of 74.
Mrs. Bates was a native of Cleveland, Mississippi, and a member of the First Baptist Church in Cleveland. While attending Delta State University, she was proud to be a Delta Belle and assisted Mrs. Dot Franklin with choreography...
Wesson "Matt" Mathew Burge, II
May 11, 2024
Wesson Mathew "Matt" Burge II, age 51 of Gulfport, Mississippi passed away Friday, May 11, 2024, in Starkville, Mississippi.
Matt was born on August 14, 1972, in Gulfport to the late Eileen and Wesson Mathew Burge. He attended Gulfport High school and grew up attending Grace Memorial Baptist Church. Later in life, he attended Fernwood Baptist Church. He was employed in...
Mary Jane Green Christman
May 11, 2024
Mary Jane Christman, 91, died peacefully at home on May 11, 2024 surrounded by her family.
Mary Jane was born on December 11, 1932 in Houston, Texas. Her parents moved back to her father’s family home in Bay St. Louis when Mary Jane was in the first grade. There they shared the house with her grandfather, aunt and uncle, and several...
Linda Kay Ribe
May 11, 2024
Linda Dellinger Ribe, 65, formerly of Nashville, passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Mississippi. She was born in Charlotte, North Carolina on October 22, 1958, to the late Robert and Nellie Dellinger. Linda was a military wife for 23 years as her husband, Robert, proudly served in the United States Air Force. Linda and Bob shared a passion...
Kenneth E. Ladner
May 11, 2024
Kenneth E. Ladner, beloved husband, father, son, and friend, passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024, in his hometown of Gulfport, Mississippi. He was born on May 18, 1943, to Kenneth and Gertrude Ladner, and was a lifelong resident of the MS Gulf Coast, residing in Saucier.Kenneth led a fulfilling life dedicated to his work and passion for the outdoors....
Mark Eugene Giuffria
May 9, 2024
Mark Eugene Giuffria, a loving father and devoted friend, passed away on May 9, 2024. He was born on January 28, 1956, and throughout his life, he brought joy to all those who knew him. Mark's career was marked by his work as an electrician specializing in building oil well platforms offshore. Alongside this trade, Mark always loved the culinary world...
Gloria Jean Mitton
May 9, 2024
Gloria Jean Mitton, age 77, passed away on May 9, 2024 in Gulfport, Mississippi.
Gloria was born in Gulfport, but lived around the world as an Army Brat. She graduated Orleans American High School in Orleans, France. She worked many years as librarian and substitute teacher at St. Michael’s School in Silver Spring, Maryland. Gloria returned to Gulfport in 2009 and...
Roger Lee Magnuson
May 9, 2024
Roger Lee Magnuson, 84, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, May 9, 2024. He is preceded in death by his parents, Edna and Leslie Magnuson. He is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Irma Magnuson; his children, Scot Magnuson (Karolina), Troy Magnuson (Kelly Hayes), Terry Magnuson (Autumn), and Sam Mulcahey; his siblings Larry Magnuson (Nina), and Sam Davis;...
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