OBITUARIES

Sharon Hargraves

Dec 28, 2022

Sharon Myers Hargraves, age 80, of Diamondhead, passed away on December 28, 2022, in Gulfport, MS.

She was preceded in death by her father, Luther R. Myers, Jr, and her mother, Marjorie Barrett Myers.

Survivors include her siblings, Bill Myers (Linda) of Diamondhead, MS, Terri Lynn Blackmon, Alexander City, AL, and Marcia Lynn Myers, Wiesbaden,...

Genny Tate-Wedgeworth

Dec 27, 2022

Genny Kay Tate-Wedgeworth, age 69 of Saucier, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 24 years, Larry E. Wedgeworth; her parents, Willie and Geneive Cruthirds Tate; brothers, Jimmy Dale Cruthirds, Gary Tilley and Roy Lynn Tate; stepdaughter, Dorothy W. Rose; grandson, Larry W. Hart; and adopted grandson, Fred P....

Robert Tisdale

Dec 27, 2022

Robert Sidney Tisdale, age 81 of Long Beach, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel Garvis, Sr. and Thelma Tisdale; his wife, Maxine McLain Tisdale; his son, Marvin Rae Tisdale; his brothers, Harold Richard Tisdale, Sr. and Jesse Marvin Tisdale; and his nephew, Harold Richard Tisdale, Jr.

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Louise Rector

Dec 27, 2022

Louise Ramey Rector, age 95 of Long Beach, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2022.

She was born in Carbon Hills, Alabama and graduated from Carbon Hills High School in 1945, and was a Navy wife for 52 years.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Charlie B. Rector; her daughter,...

Richard Beightol

Dec 26, 2022

Richard O. Beightol, age 95, of Diamondhead, passed away Monday, December 26, 2022, in Gulfport.

He is survived by his wife of 75 years, Natalie J. Beightol; children, Karen Lynn Brown (Jesse E.) and Richard Mac Beightol (Martha); sister, Sharon Fudge (Bill); grandchild, Jesse E. Brown, Jr. (Laura); and great grandchild, Samantha Brown.

Richard received...

Gloria Shaffer

Dec 26, 2022

Gloria A. Shaffer, age 59, of Gulfport, passed away on Monday, December 26, 2022, in Gulfport.

Gloria was born in Tiptonville, Tennessee, and has been a long-time resident of Gulfport. She earned her GED from State Community College. Gloria has worked as a Customer Service Rep with Lowes, and as a Seamstress with Hardrock Casino and with...

Norma Burke

Dec 26, 2022

Norma Lee Burke a native of Tampa, FL and a resident of Biloxi, MS, passed away Monday, December 26, 2022, at the age of 91.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence Rarick and Coe Bohle Rarick, grandsons, Robert "Mike" Bianconi, and Joshua Booz.

Norma is survived by her daughters, Victoria Stanley (Curtis)...

DeWayne Acree

Dec 25, 2022

DeWayne Michael Acree passed away, Sunday, December 25, 2022, at the age of 52.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Randy Acree and Teresa Rogers Acree.

DeWayne is survived by his beloved wife of 17 years, Krista Wilson Acree, children: Dale Acree, Dustin Acree, Trucker Acree,

Katlynn Langlotz, Aubrey Langlotz, Brooke...

Hazel Lee

Dec 25, 2022

Hazel Joyce Lee, of Biloxi, MS, passed away Sunday, December 25, 2022, at the age of 80.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, John William Lee, Sr, parents, Raymond Tanner and Josephine Belton Tanner.

Hazel is survived by her children: John Lee, Kenneth Lee, Michelle Cooley (Billy James, Sr) and Lisa Wilson...

Linda Nix

Dec 25, 2022

At 3 o’clock Christmas morning Linda Nix’s alarm sounded the call to take needed medication after taking said medication, a bought of nausea set in followed by trouble breathing.  Realizing her Christmas day was not going to be what she had planned, in exasperation she uttered her last words, “Merry Christmas damnit”.  Unable to deliver enough oxygen to her...

William Cook

Dec 25, 2022

William A. Cook, age 90, of Biloxi, MS, passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2022, at Summerfield Assisted Living in Gulfport.

Mr. Cook was preceded in death by his wife, Roswitha Cook; his daughter, Sonya Hyde; and his sons, Gary Cook and William Cook.  Survivors include his loving family: John R. Cook (Beth), Hannah Stephenson (Chris), Nicole...

Maureen Candace Newcomb

Dec 25, 2022

Maureen McFaull Newcomb, age 72, passed away peacefully on Christmas morning at Ochsner Medical Center, Jefferson, Louisiana, following a prolonged illness.

Born June 10, 1950 in San Rafael, California, she was the daughter of Patrick C. McFaull and Maryrose Machauer and was the beloved wife of Donald R. Newcomb, with whom she was united in Christian Marriage...

Eldridge "Bay" Ladner, Sr.

Dec 24, 2022

Eldridge "Bay" Thomas Ladner, Sr, age 85, of Lizana, passed away on December 24, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Elverine Ladner; and his siblings, Velma Thompson, Velena Perkins, Eldon Ladner, and Elton Ladner.

Mr. Ladner is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Henrietta Ladner; his children, Kathy...

Charles Bennett, Jr.

Dec 24, 2022

Charles Edward Bennett Sr, Age 76, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2022. He was a native to Gulfport, MS and a long-time resident of Long Beach, MS. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lucille Bennett and Charles Edward Bennett; and his brother, Dennis Bennett.

He is survived by his son, Charles Howard Bennett (Aimee)...

Captain Joseph Kirkby, USAF (Ret)

Dec 24, 2022

Captain Joseph Trum Kirkby, USAF (Ret), of Gulfport, MS, passed away Saturday, December 24, 2022 at the age of 85.

Joseph Trum Kirkby was born on May 4,1937, in London, England, to music hall and vaudeville entertainers. His father, Joseph Trum Nathan, a WW1 veteran, was a stand-up comedian, cartoonist, and caricaturist; and his mother, Patricia May Kirkby,...

Janet Chandler

Dec 23, 2022

Janet Chandler was filled with joie de vivre (she would like that little bit of French).

She was born near the strawberry fields and swamps of Bedico, Louisiana, during the Great Depression. After graduating from Ponchatoula High School at the age of 17, she left to travel and live around the world. And what a life she...

Tammy Dauterive

Dec 23, 2022

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Tammy Cunningham Dauterive, beloved wife, mother, and daughter, on December 23, 2022, following a long battle with cancer. Tammy was surrounded by her loving family at the time of her passing.

Tammy was born on December 28, 1962, in Pascagoula, MS to her parents Dr. Orville...

Moline Conde

Dec 23, 2022

Mrs. Moline Remmler Conde age 99 of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, passed away on December 23, 2022 in Biloxi, Mississippi

The Riemann Family Funeral Home, 13872 Lemoyne Blvd., in West Jackson County proudly served the family. www.riemannfamily.com

Shirley Blount

Dec 22, 2022

Shirley Blount, age 73, of Biloxi, passed away Thursday, December 22, 2022.

Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport assisted Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Home, Daphne, AL in serving the family.

Jannie Malley

Dec 22, 2022

Jannie Lou Brown Malley, age 71, of Dedeaux Community in Kiln, Mississippi was called home to Jesus on December 22, 2022, after a lifelong battle of illnesses.

She carried her cross with dignity and hid her pain so well; even in her most painful times she still stayed positive, smiled, talked to God, and worried about all...