OBITUARIES
Edna Mae Dubuisson
Dec 30, 2023
Edna Mae Wenger Dubuisson, born March 16, 1926, in Lyman, MS, age 97, of Gulfport, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023 at her home.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Roy Coleman Dubuisson; her parents, Russell Byron Wenger and Edith Ross Wenger; her sister, Ruby Dubuisson; and her two sons-in-law, Dr. James E. Byrd and Dr. Clinton...
Kim Walters
Dec 29, 2023
Kim C. Walters, age 70 of Long Beach, passed away on Friday, December 29, 2023.
He was a native of Indianapolis, IN and earned a BS degree in Oceanography from Florida Institute of Technology.
Kim was preceded in death by his parents, Donald A. and Patricia Walters.
He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Dale Klemm; his...
Connie Lou Lord
Dec 29, 2023
Connie Lou Lord (nee Cisco), 94, of Long Beach, Mississippi, passed away on December 29, 2023. She was born on December 1, 1929, in Hillsdale, Michigan. She was surrounded by her children and grandchildren who loved her dearly. Connie was a woman of great faith and was a member of the First United Methodist Church (The Well) in Long Beach,...
Thomas Henry Nelson
Dec 28, 2023
Thomas Henry Nelson, born on December 20, 1966, in Libby, Montana, was a man of many talents and an adventurous spirit. He lived a life full of varied experiences and touched the hearts of those who knew him. It is with heavy hearts that we announce his passing, suddenly on December 28, 2023, in Vancleave, MS.Thomas began his remarkable journey...
Gerald "Jerry" Switzer
Dec 28, 2023
Gerald “Jerry” Switzer, 89, of Gulfport, MS passed away on December, 28 2023. He was born on July 26, 1934 in Gulfport, MS to the late Lamar & Lois Switzer. He is preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Ginger Switzer; and parents.
Jerry was a Mason and Shriner. He enjoyed being in the outdoors going fishing...
Marilyn Ellen Skladzien
Dec 28, 2023
Marilyn was born at home in New Orleans to Beatrice and Earl Taylor. She was the second of three girls and the last surviving child She was preceded in death by both her parents; her husband, Peter; her sisters, Beverly Guste and Audrey Taylor; her daughter, Suzanne and son-in-law, Terry. She married Peter Laurence Skladzien at St. Louis Cathedral on February...
Emilia W. Mock
Dec 28, 2023
Emilia W. Mock, age 87, of Gulfport , MS passed away December 28, 2023. She was born June 30, 1936 in Panama. The family will be running a full obituary at a later date.
Robert Milton Williamson
Dec 28, 2023
It is with great sadness that the family of Robert (Bob) Milton Williamson announce his passing. Robert passed in Biloxi, Mississippi at the age of 99 years old on December 28th, 2023. Born in 1924 to Fayette and William Williamson. Robert was a native of New Mexico and lived there for most of his life with his wife Billy...
Wilma Havens
Dec 28, 2023
Wilma Moore Havens, age 85, passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2023, in Gulfport, Mississippi. Wilma was born to Earl and Vada Moore on August 11, 1938, in Wiggins, Mississippi. She was a woman of quiet strength, boundless love, and unwavering grace. Her presence in the lives of those she loved was a blessing and a constant source of solace...
Earl Judson "Jud" Williams, III
Dec 27, 2023
Earl Judson "Jud" Williams, III, age 72, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, December 27, 2023.
Jud was a true Mississippi Coast Native and lived most of his life in Pass Christian, MS, alongside his wife Leslie. He graduated from Biloxi High School in 1969 and lived a life of adventure, commercial deep-sea diving in the North Sea...
Brenda Joyce Smith
Dec 27, 2023
Brenda Joyce Smith - Born July 24, 1942, in her beloved state of Kentucky. She and her family moved to Pontiac, MI for the prospect of a better life.
Her zest for life continued as she met the love of her life Edward Smith, and they married September 29, 1962.
Shortly thereafter they began building a family and traveling the...
Marla Michelle Ladner
Dec 27, 2023
Marla Michelle Ladner, age 58, of Pass Christian, passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2023.
Michelle is preceded in death by her father, Gordon W. Spiers; her paternal grandparents, Marshall and Mildred Spiers; and her maternal grandmother, Esther Ladner
She is survived by her husband of 33 years, Randall P. Ladner; her mother, Dorella Spiers; her children, Matthew (Brenna)...
John Andrew Rabalais
Dec 27, 2023
John Andrew Rabalais, age 77 of Pass Christian, passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2023.
He was preceded in death by his father, Murray Rabalais; and his mother, Frances Rabalais.
John is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Lynn Rabalais.
He was employed as an engineer and a member of Pass Christian Golf Club. John enjoyed golfing, fishing,...
Suzanne Marie Bowles
Dec 27, 2023
Suzanne Marie Bowles, age 84, of Gulfport, passed away on December 27, 2023.
Suzanne was a native of Rhode Island residing in Gulfport.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Juliette and Maurice Landry; brothers, Maurice Landry and Bro. Ronald Landry and her daughter-in- law, Melissa Bowles.
Suzanne is survived by her husband of 65 years, Wayne Bowles; her...
Suzanne "Dedee" Andree Carbonneau
Dec 26, 2023
Suzanne “Dedee” Andree Carbonneau, age 67 of Pass Christian, passed away at Forrest General Hospital in Hattisburg on December 26, 2023. She was born on December 3, 1956 in San Francisco, CA to the late Louis Carbonneau and Mary Simms Warren. Dedee is preceded in death by her parents.
Dedee was a very creative and artistic person. She would paint...
Audrey Gregory
Dec 26, 2023
Audrey Gregory, age 80, of Gulfport, passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2023.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, assisted Chancellor Funeral Home in serving the family.
Mary Martin
Dec 26, 2023
Mary Catherine Martin, age 97, passed away on December 26, 2023 in Biloxi, Mississippi.
Catherine was born in San Antonio, Texas. She began her education in nursing at the young age of 17. Mary Catherine earned her degree in nursing from Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas and subsequently worked as a registered nurse at Gulfport Memorial Hospital in the nursery...
Stewart Lee Richerson
Dec 26, 2023
Stewart Lee Richerson, age 68, of Biloxi, passed away on December 26, 2023.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Biloxi, is proud to serve the Richerson family.
Janice Odell Kostmayer
Dec 26, 2023
Janice Odell Kostmayer, age 74, of Biloxi, passed away on December 26, 2023.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Biloxi is serving the family.
Mary Vercellono-Davis
Dec 26, 2023
Mary R. Vercellono-Davis - Passed away suddenly at Keesler Hospital, on Tuesday, December 26, 2023.
Mary is survived by her loving husband of 35 years, James J. Davis; a daughter Sandra (Scott) Brown and a son Mark (Rita) Stafford; two grandsons Austin Brown and Warren Brown. She is also survived by a brother Scott (Debbie) Vercellono and several nieces and...
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