OBITUARIES

Corban Leo Tumlinson

Corban Leo Tumlinson

May 8, 2023

Corban Leo Tumlinson was born on May the 8th 2023 at 6:05 pm and passed into the arms of Jesus and his big brother Samuel at 7:23 pm.

 

Corban is survived by his parents Andrew and Stefanie Tumlinson of Gulfport, Mississippi.  Also surviving are his two older sisters Eleanor and Charlotte as well as Grandparents; Randy and Ann Tumlinson...

Jewel Vernae Dennison

Jewel Vernae Dennison

May 8, 2023

Jewel V. Dennison, age 85, of Gulfport passed away Monday, May 8, 2023.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 60 years, Charles A. Dennison; and her son, Jimmy V. Dennison.

Jewel is survived by her children, Debra (Eric), Patricia, Wanza (John), Charles (Marion), and Cheryl (Marty); and grandchildren, Derek, Julie, Matthew, Tina, Josh, Erin, Nate, Shane,...

Lora Janice Nelson Moretz

Lora Janice Nelson Moretz

May 8, 2023

 

Lora passed peacefully from this life on the evening of May 8, 2023. As she transitioned home, she was surrounded by her children as they prayed and held her hand. Lora will be remembered for her passion for loving others and her devotion of 22 years to the nursing profession.

Lora was born in Abingdon, Virginia on December 21,...

Dr. William Sidney Robert Ross, Sr

Dr. William Sidney Robert Ross, Sr

May 8, 2023

Dr. William Sidney Robert Ross Sr. was loved and respected by all who knew him, as he lived a fulfilling life as a doctor, family man, and active member of his community. He passed away on May 8th, 2023, at the age of 80 in his hometown of Gulfport.William was born on January 12th, 1943, in Gulfport to his parents,...

Billy J. Robbins

Billy J. Robbins

May 8, 2023

 

Billy J. Robbins, 89, of Long Beach, MS, went to be with the Lord on the morning of May 8, 2023.  Billy’s passing freed him from the almost 15-year battle with dementia and Alzheimer’s.  Billy was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather.  He devotedly cared for his wife of 37 years, Frankie Broom Robbins, as she valiantly...

Mikel Dempsey Hillman

Mikel Dempsey Hillman

May 7, 2023

Mikel Dempsey Hillman, born on September 24, 1947 in Neely, Mississippi passed away on May 7, 2023 in Mobile, Alabama. He was a beloved husband to his wife Carolin Ann Hillman and a cherished father to his children Loria Toomey (Larry), Paula Meinhardt (Andy), Michelle Williams (Jeremy), Bryan Hillman, Robert Brooks (Tosha), and Angie Dedeaux.His legacy will live on through...

Judy Lane Davis Lee

Judy Lane Davis Lee

May 7, 2023

Judy Davis Lee, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully in her Long Beach, MS home on May 7th, 2023. She was 80 years old.Judy was born on February 7th, 1943, in Richwood, West Virginia to Leon and Juanita Davis.  Judy retired from Safeway after many years of hard work. Apart from her career, Judy...

Michael Jerome McClain

Michael Jerome McClain

May 7, 2023

 

Michael Jerome McClain of Long Beach, MS, passed away Sunday, May 7, 2023, at the age of 79.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jerome E. McClain and Helen Shoff McClain, sister, Karen E. McClain and son, Kevin Michael McClain.

Michael is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Penny McClain; children, Suzanne Johnson (Daryl Tucker),...

Travis E. Leggett

Travis E. Leggett

May 6, 2023

Travis E. Leggett, a beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, and friend passed away on May 6th, 2023, at his residence in Saucier, MS at the age of 61. Travis was born on February 4th, 1962, in Gulfport, MS to Larry and Jean Leggett. He grew up in Long Beach, MS where he graduated from Long Beach High School.Travis was a...

Gerald Lee Schaefer

Gerald Lee Schaefer

May 5, 2023

Gerald Lee Schaefer, age 72, passed away May 5, 2023. Riemann Family Funeral Home, 9113 Kiln Delisle Rd., Pass Christian served the family.

Linda Frances Cirlot Mitchell

Linda Frances Cirlot Mitchell

May 5, 2023

Linda Frances Cirlot Mitchell of Diamondhead passed away on May 5, 2023, at the age of 82. She was born on November 5, 1940, to Neal W. Cirlot, Sr. and Lillian Seymour Cirlot.After many years spent working in Texas in real estate, Linda moved back home to care for her aging parents. Throughout her life, she dedicated herself to helping...

Lewis Bridger Lucky II

Lewis Bridger Lucky II

May 2, 2023

Lewis Bridger Lucky, II, age 58 of Vancleave, MS, passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2023.He was preceded in death by his parents, Margaret and Stanley Lucky; his grandparents; and several aunts and uncles.Lewis is survived by his wife of 31 years, Wendy Lucky; his children, Jason (Justine) Truman, Cheyenne (Doug) Spiers, Amanda Kuklar, and Dustin Lucky; his sister, Lee...

Christy Nicole Norman

Christy Nicole Norman

May 2, 2023

Christy Nicole Norman, age 43 of Gulfport, MS made her way through Heaven’s gates on Tuesday, May 2, 2023.  Christy grew up in Jonesboro, La until she made Gulfport her home.  She married her beloved husband, Junior on May 31, 2002.  Christy lived her life fully and enjoyed spending time crafting, sewing and shooting photography.  She was a naturalist that...

James Allen Bonn

James Allen Bonn

May 1, 2023

Jim Bonn, 77, of Long Beach, MS passed away the morning of May 1st, 2023 after a long, weary battle with the terrible disease, Alzheimer's.

 

Jim was born June 15th, 1945, to James and Ruth Bonn in Toledo, Ohio. He was the oldest of 3 boys.

 

He was preceded in death by his parents, James & Ruth Bonn;...

Edward James Chapdelaine

Edward James Chapdelaine

May 1, 2023

Edward James Chapdelaine, 65, of Long Beach, MS, passed away Monday, May 1, 2023.

Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.

Haeleigh Stamper

Haeleigh Stamper

Apr 30, 2023

Haeleigh Madison Stamper, age 16 of Diamondhead, passed away Sunday, April 30, 2023.

She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Berry Griffith.

Haeleigh is survived by her parents, Angela and Michael Corbett; her brother, Bryce Corbett; her grandmother, Verna Ballard; her step grandmother, Kyla Griffith; her uncle, Josh (Melissa) Griffth; her cousins, Courtney Harries, Keira Griffith and Shelbie McCracking;...

Gaye Ann Stubbs Abraham

Gaye Ann Stubbs Abraham

Apr 30, 2023

Surrounded by family in her last days, our beloved Gay Ann Stubbs Abraham of Brandon, MS, went to be with her Lord Jesus on April 30, 2023.

Born in Sunflower County, MS, March 8, 1941, Gay Ann spent most of her life in Belzoni, MS. She attended Belzoni High School, where she excelled in the Belzoni High School Band as...

Yvonne Carter Benton

Yvonne Carter Benton

Apr 30, 2023

Mrs. Yvonne Carter Benton was born December 9, 1934, in Attapulgus, GA, and passed away on April 30, 2023, after a lengthy illness.

She graduated from Havana High School in Florida, and soon married her love, Bobby T.  She retired from the SBA after a long career where she was one of the first and very few women to attain...

Gerald E Coffey

Gerald E Coffey

Apr 30, 2023

Gerald (Jerry) Edsol Coffey, a retired aerospace engineer, of Biloxi, MS, passed away April 30, 2023. Jerry was born August 21, 1928, in Pontiac, Michigan. He was a longtime resident of Henderson, Nevada. His wife of 63 years, Carol, passed in September 2014.

Jerry is survived by his two sons, Wayne (Joanie) of Castle Rock, CO, and Craig (Pamela)...

Freddie Herman Morehead

Freddie Herman Morehead

Apr 30, 2023

Freddie Herman Morehead, age 87 of Long Beach, passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2023.

Riemann Family Funeral Home, Long Beach, is serving the family.