OBITUARIES
William "Leroy" Richards
Jun 23, 2023
William "Leroy" Richards, a man known for his diverse skill set and loving devotion to his family, passed away on June 23, 2023, in Gulfport, MS. Leroy was born in Virginia on November 30, 1956. He was a beloved father, stepfather, and proud grandfather who will be deeply missed by all.Leroy's career was marked by his incredible aptitude for fixing...
Patsie Dillon
Jun 23, 2023
Patricia M. Dillon passed away on June 23, 2023, in Gulfport, MS. She was born on January 11, 1951, in Bridgeport, CT, to the late Henry L. and Kathleen M. (Schneider) Dillon.
Patsie spent her formative years in Foxboro, MA, where she developed lifelong friendships. Her professional journey began at UMASS Medical Center in Worcester, MA, where she held various...
Tommie Broome
Jun 23, 2023
Tommie Jean Broome, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2023, in Vancleave, Mississippi, at the age of 87. She was fondly known as “Mama B”. She was born on October 10, 1935, in Sumrall, Mississippi, and spent her formative years picking cotton on her family farm.
Tommie became a resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast...
Joan Lorraine Amacker
Jun 22, 2023
Joan Lorraine Amacker was born on May 14, 1942, and passed away on June 22, 2023.
She was born and raised in Yazoo City, MS. She graduated from Redwood High School. She resided in Vicksburg, MS until 2000, when she moved to the Mississippi Gulf Coast to be closer to her daughter, Tracy, and family. She was a...
Harvel Floyd Ryan, Jr.
Jun 22, 2023
Harvel Floyd Ryan, Jr. “Bud”, age 82, of Gulfport, went to be with Jesus in eternity on June 22, 2023.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harvel Floyd Sr. and Claudia Marie Fore Ryan; a sister, Floye Ryan (Haskel) Alexander; and a brother, Chester Wayne Ryan.
Harvel is survived by his wife of 59 years, Carol...
Jill King
Jun 21, 2023
Jill King, age 82, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at Washington Center. Jill was born on May 22, 1941, in Richland, MS and was the daughter of the late John Alden and Eula (Cox) Bumstead.After high school, Jill earned a bachelor’s degree in education, from the University of Southern Mississippi. She enjoyed a long teaching career at...
Timothy Emmitt Thames
Jun 21, 2023
Timothy Emmitt Thames, age 26, of Gulfport, passed away on June 21, 2023.
Emmitt was born in Gulfport and was an Executive Officer and personal assistant to the president of Cenac Marine Services, LLC. He had a love for the outdoors and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and boating. Physical fitness was important to Emmitt, and he was one of those...
Mary Anne Boardman Roberts
Jun 21, 2023
Mary Anne Boardman Roberts, lovingly called Mimi, was a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend to many. Mary passed away while surrounded by loved ones on June 21,2023.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Boardman Sr. and Gertrude Weston Boardman; and her siblings, Joseph Boardman Jr, Henry Boardman, and Barbara Boardman Hatch.
Mary is survived by...
Forrest Wayne Roberts
Jun 21, 2023
Surrounded by his family, Forrest Wayne Roberts, age 93, departed for his heavenly home on June 21, 2023.
He was raised in Daisy Vestry, Mississippi and attended Broome High School. He graduated from Perkinston Junior College and then received a Bachelor of Science in mathematics from the University of Southern Mississippi. He was a member of the Phi...
Phillip England Blount
Jun 20, 2023
Since his death on June 20, 2023, Phillip England Blount has been sadly missed and fondly remembered by family and friends. A resident of Pass Christian (MS), Phillip possessed a kind heart, a creative intellect, a generous willingness to help those around him, and a restless persona. In remembrance of him, a celebration of life will be held August 19 from...
Steven Allen Ewing
Jun 20, 2023
Steven Allen Ewing, age 68, of D'Iberville, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2023, in Gulfport, Mississippi. Born on October 18, 1954, in Aschaffenburg, Germany, Steven was a man of great character, known for his dedication to his work and his love for culinary exploration.
Steven spent most of his career in the casino industry, where he worked...
Danny Patton
Jun 19, 2023
Danny V. Patton, age 45, of Diamondhead, MS, passed away on Monday, June 19, 2023, in Diamondhead.
He was a native of Waveland and was a current resident of Diamondhead. He attended St. Stanislaus and Bay High and he worked in the HVAC business.
Danny had dozens of awards during the years he played soccer. He had many dozens...
Carol Lynn Kuklar
Jun 19, 2023
Carol Lynn Kuklar, age 78, of Gulfport, passed away Monday, June 19, 2023.
Carol was preceded in death by her mother, Grace Warrington; her aunts, Ruth Seltzer and Esther Herr.
She is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, William H. Kuklar; her two sons, William V. Kuklar and Steven Kuklar; her daughter, Donna Kuklar Beasley; her three...
Diana Lyn Jones
Jun 18, 2023
Diana Lyn Jones, age 62 of Gulfport, passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2023.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.
Samuel Douglas Borries
Jun 18, 2023
Samuel Douglas “Dougie” Borries, age 60, a native of Biloxi, MS., and resident of Ocean Springs, MS., passed away on June 18, 2023.
He is a St. Martin High School Graduate, who earned his bachelor’s degree at the University of Southern Mississippi and his master’s degree from William Carey College. He is the owner of Dynamic Outdoors, Borries...
Maria Soledad Camarena
Jun 17, 2023
Maria Camarena, 85, of Gulfport, passed away Saturday, June 17, 2023.
Riemann Family Funeral Home of Gulfport is serving the family.
Rev. John Darren Travelbee III
Jun 16, 2023
Rev. John Darren Travelbee, age 80 of Pass Christian, passed away on Friday, June 16, 2023.
He was a native of Columbia City, Indiana. John received his BS in Human Relations and Religion and graduated Magna Cum Laude from Missouri Valley College. He was ordained in Theology/Pastoral Ministry at Emory University.
John was preceded in death by his mother, Erma...
Emerson James Kirstein
Jun 16, 2023
Emerson James Kirstein – Beloved infant son of Annie Rolfe and Evan Kirstein. Born June 2, 2023, passed away peacefully in their arms on Friday, June 16, 2023, at Ochsner Medical Center, New Orleans, LA.
Survived by his parents, his half-brother Colton Kirstein, grandparents Bret Ford, Kathy Ford, Martin Kirstein, Leslie Long and John Long, several aunts and uncles.
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Wendy Parsons Sorbet
Jun 16, 2023
Wendy Parsons Sorbet, 69, of Gulfport, passed away Friday, June 16, 2023.
Wendy was a native of Chalmette, LA, and a graduate of Andrew Jackson High School. She worked for BellSouth, Corp., U. S. District Court, and at the Early Education Child Development Center in Harrison County.
Wendy was preceded in death by her parents, George Parsons, and Janet...
William Boyd Hill
Jun 16, 2023
William Boyd Hill, “Bill” “Boyd”, 83 years of age, peacefully passed away on June 16, 2023, at the VA Community Living Center, Biloxi, Mississippi.
Bill was born on July 16, 1939, in Fresno, California to the late William A. Hill and Ina M. Armstrong. He was the oldest of four children, Jerry C. Hill, Timothy W. Hill, and Elaine M....
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