OBITUARIES

Rev. John Darren Travelbee III

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

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

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

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....

Catherine Jewel Pierce Lovell

Catherine Jewel Pierce Lovell

Jun 16, 2023

 

Catherine Pierce Lovell was born in Chickamauga, GA on 14 January 1926.  She passed peacefully in her home in Gulfport, MS on 16 June 2023 at the age of 97.  A graveside service will be held in Chickamauga, GA.

 

Catherine graduated from Gordon Lee High School where she was a star basketball player and State Champion.  In later...

John C. "JC" Perroncel, Sr.

John C. "JC" Perroncel, Sr.

Jun 16, 2023

 

JC was born on November 7, 1941, in New Orleans, LA, where he was raised surrounded by a large extended family. Even from a very young age, JC was exuberant, industrious, and resourceful. He married Carol Ann Gelpi in 1959, and together they had three children. In 1967, he was widowed at age 26 when Carol passed away of...

Dr. Henry Black

Dr. Henry Black

Jun 15, 2023

Dr. Henry Wendell Black of Gulfport, passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2023, at the age of 86.  A native of Houston, Texas, Henry was a resident of Gulfport for 65 years.

He served in the USAF (’53-’66) and attained the rank of Staff Sergeant. 

After leaving the service, Henry earned a BA degree in general education, an MA degree...

Marian Elizabeth Adams

Marian Elizabeth Adams

Jun 15, 2023

Marian Elizabeth Adams, age 75,of Pass Christian, passed away on Thursday, June 15,2023. Riemann Family Funeral Home, Pass Christian, is serving the family.

Sharon Towles Bonnette

Sharon Towles Bonnette

Jun 15, 2023

Sharon Bonnette passed peacefully in to the eternal heavens on June 15, 2023. Sharon is survived by her loving husband of 40 years , Russell Bonnette; her two children, Mark (Monica) Gardner and Laura (Steve) Hauck; a large extended family in the New Orleans area; sister-in-Law, Patsy Bonnette, and the entire Bonnette & Schneider family were always a continued source...

Clarence Vaughn Jr.

Clarence Vaughn Jr.

Jun 15, 2023

Clarence Homer Vaughn Jr. 70, was a native of Gulfport, MS passed away on June 15, 2023.  He was born on December 5, 1952.

He is preceded in death by his father, Clarence Vaughn Sr.

Clarence was a graduate of Gulfport High School and Mississippi State University with a degree in Civil Engineering.  He enjoyed spending time with the Boy...

Jackie Frederick Parker

Jackie Frederick Parker

Jun 14, 2023

Jackie Frederick Parker, age 58, of Biloxi passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on June 14, 2023. 

 

Jackie was a devoted and loving husband, father, son, and brother. 

 

Jackie was preceded in death by his youngest son, William Derrick Parker; father, Jack Parker; father and mother-in-law, Marshall J.  “Bob” and Sandra J. Williams, sisters-in-law, Vivian Castiglia, and Elizabeth Graham. 

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Dona Jean Forte

Dona Jean Forte

Jun 14, 2023

Dona Jean Forte, age 94, of Pass Christian, passed away on June 14, 2023.

She was born in Wiggins, MS to William Cooper Rogers and Dona Breland Rogers.  Her late husband was Vincent Paul Forte.  Dona was the youngest of six siblings, J.M. Rogers, Maris Rester, Pete Rogers, Margie Taylor, and Eldwyn Rogers.

She is survived by her children, Randy...

William Lamar Dennis

William Lamar Dennis

Jun 14, 2023

William Lamar Dennis, passed away on June 14, 2023, at the age of 74 in Gulfport, Mississippi. He was born on August 27, 1948, in Bessemer, Alabama to Helen Stark Dennis and Lamar Dennis.William was a loving father and friend of five children: Greg Dennis of Bessemer, AL, Tenille Dennis Smith of Pensacola, FL, Jon Dennis (Brittany) of Birmingham, AL,...

Lois Griffin

Lois Griffin

Jun 13, 2023

Lois Griffin, of Carriere, MS, age 74. passed away on June 13, 2023.

 

Nancy Lee Paske

Nancy Lee Paske

Jun 13, 2023

Nancy Lee Paske, age 72, of Long Beach, passed away on June 13, 2023.

She was preceded in death by her father, Albert Rossmiller and her mother, Lorraine Rossmiller.

Mrs. Paske is survived by her husband of 54 years, David Paske; her son, Chris Paske and his wife, Katie; a brother, Mark Rossmiller and his wife Becky; and 2 grandchildren,...

Aline Brewer Smith

Aline Brewer Smith

Jun 13, 2023

Aline Brewer Smith, age 75, of the MS Gulf Coast, passed away on June 13, 2023.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Eunice Brewer; her brothers, Earl, Jessie, Clyde Brewer, and Ernest "JuJu" Brewer; her sisters, Margaret Tate Davis, Linda Gail Austin, and Betty Lou Williams; and a grandson, Dakota Necaise.

Mrs. Smith is survived by...

Roger Malley

Roger Malley

Jun 13, 2023

Roger Malley, age 65, of Pass Christian, MS, passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2023.

Mr. Malley was preceded in death by his first wife, Kathy Ladner Malley; his father, Clyde Malley; his mother, Joyce Malley; his sister, Janet Malley; and his brother, Hershel Malley.

Roger loved his family and his time with them.  Surviving him are his wife of...

Ronald Bruce McCarthy

Ronald Bruce McCarthy

Jun 12, 2023

Ronald Bruce McCarthy, 83, of Biloxi, passed away Monday, June 12, 2023.

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

Anthony Lee Yarbrough

Anthony Lee Yarbrough

Jun 11, 2023

Anthony Lee Yarbrough, 62, of Newton, MS, passed away Sunday, June 11, 2023.

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

Anthony Vito Rivolo, Sr.

Anthony Vito Rivolo, Sr.

Jun 11, 2023

Anthony Vito Rivolo, Sr., age 91 of Waveland, passed away Sunday, June 11, 2023.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Carol Rivolo; son, Anthony Rivolo, Jr.; parents, Vito and Corinne Rivolo; sister, Elizabeth Rivolo Moreci, Frances Marino; and brother, Daniel Rivolo.

Anthony is survived by his son, Vic (Dina) Rivolo; three grandchildren, Anthony Vito Rivolo, III, Dominick Rivolo,...