OBITUARIES
Gaetana Benanti Odenwald
Feb 8, 2025
Gaetana Benanti Odenwald, born on November 18, 1938, in New Orleans, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2025, in Long Beach, Mississippi.
Geatana was a graduate of Francis T. Nicholls High School in New Orleans. She enjoyed her career as a teacher's aide and library assistant with the Long Beach School System. Beyond her professional endeavors, Geatana was also an...
Viola Faye Mahan
Feb 7, 2025
Viola Faye Mahan
July 3, 1939- February 7, 2025
Viola Faye Patrick, daughter of Ancie Belle Bond and Allen (Pat) Bryan Patrick of Gulfport departed this life after a long illness. Faye was married to Robert (Bob) Mahan for over 63 years. Bob and her sister Patty predeceased her in death. She is survived by her children, Robin, Melanie, Ryan "Bubba" and...
Viola Faye Mahan
Feb 7, 2025
Viola Faye Mahan, age 85, Gulfport, passed away on February 7, 2025.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.
Lon E. Booker, III
Feb 7, 2025
Lon Edward Booker III, age 77, of Gulfport, MS, passed away Friday, February 7th, 2025 at home with his family and was reunited with his bride, the love of his life of 45 years, Carolyn. He was born on October 5th, 1947 in Natchez, MS to parents Lon Edward and Mary Elizabeth Booker, of which he preceded in death.
Lon grew...
Frederick Allen Winstead
Feb 7, 2025
Frederick Allen Winstead, a cherished member of his family and community, was born on January 13, 1946, in Meridian, Mississippi. He departed this life on February 7, 2025, at his residence, leaving behind a legacy of love, resilience, and unwavering dedication to those he held dear.
Frederick proudly served as a Veteran of the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Naval Reserve,...
James "Jim" Russell Hull
Feb 6, 2025
James Russell Hull, affectionately known as Jim, was born on January 20, 1947, in Quincy, Illinois. He departed this life on February 6, 2025, at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Biloxi, Mississippi; leaving behind a legacy of service, love, and community involvement.
A veteran of the United States Air Force, Jim served honorably for eight years, a testament to his...
Leonard "Lenny" John Pizzetta, Jr.
Feb 6, 2025
Leonard “Lenny” John Pizzetta, Jr., age 67 of Biloxi, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025.
He was preceded in death by his father, Leonard John Pizzetta, Sr. and his sister, Michelle Pizzetta.
Lenny is survived by his loving wife of twenty-five years, Latricia “Tricia” Pizzetta; his son, Lennie Pizzetta; his grandchildren, Talyn, Brooklyn, Lennie, Jr. Pizzetta and Marley Rivard; his stepsons,...
Juliana Hughes
Feb 5, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that I announce the passing of Juliana Margaret Hughes, age 91 who passed away peacefully on Wednesday February 5, 2025 in her winter home in Waveland, Mississippi.
Juliana was born May 23, 1933, in Detroit, Michigan, the first born of Paul C. Hughes and Mary Helen O’Mara Hughes.
Juliana was predeceased by her parents, her sister, Sr....
Gloria Patricia Crockett-Smith
Feb 5, 2025
Gloria Patricia Crockett-Smith, 79, entered eternal rest on February 5, 2025. She was born on November 9, 1945, in Roanoke, VA and was the only daughter of Reagon P. Crockett and Katherleen Roy Crockett.
Gloria Patricia, 'Trisha' to family, graduated from Carver High School in Salem, VA, where she met the love of her life, Curtis Lee. They were married on...
Debbie M. Blackwell
Feb 5, 2025
Debbie Blackwell, age 90 of Gulfport, passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2025.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Joe Blackwell; and her son, Keith Blackwell; father, James Childress, mother, Velda Geneva (Nolan) Childress, brothers, Charles Childress and James Childress; and sister, Marion Childress and Elsie Childress.
Debbie is survived by her children and their spouses, Victor &...
James Leo Todd Jr.
Feb 5, 2025
James Leo Todd Jr, Chief, USN, Retired
James L. Todd Jr., age 77 of Gulfport, MS went home to be with the Lord on February 5, 2025 at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport. James was born in Mullins, SC on October 7, 1947 and was a 1966 high school graduate of Whiteville High School, in Whiteville, NC. He joined the United States...
Helen Agens Goff Maskell
Feb 4, 2025
Helen Agnes Goff Maskell, age 93, of Long Beach, passed away on February 4, 2025, in Pass Christian, MS.
She was a native of New London, CT and retired from S.S. Kresge Company.
Mrs. Maskell was preceded in death by her mother, Amelia Goff; her father, Phillip Goff; an infant brother, James Goff; two sisters, Mary Goff and Loretta Hughes; and numerous...
Thomas Michael Meagher
Feb 4, 2025
Thomas Michael “Tom” Meagher (66) of Biloxi, much loved husband, brother, and friend died February 4, at St. Joseph Hospice in Gulfport after a three-month battle following surgery to remove a subdural hematoma. Tom’s devoted wife Pattye and beloved Pomeranian Fibi were by his side.
Born in Brooklyn, NY on September 23, 1958, and raised in Palo Alto, California, Tom was...
Maranda Reachelle Crosby
Feb 4, 2025
Maranda was a vibrant, fiery go-getter since she was a child. She began working as a legal secretary at Michael’s law firm at the age of 19. While working together, the two became best friends and soon fell in love. They decided to unite their families on September 14, 1999, and began their wonderful life together with their children. In...
Major Richard "Dick" H. Brown
Feb 4, 2025
Major Richard H. “Dick” Brown, U.S. Air Force, Ret, age 86, of Diamondhead, passed away on February 4, 2025.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Leona Brown; 2 wives, Sharon and Marian; a stepdaughter, Caroline; a grandson, Michael; a step-grandson, Billy; and 2 step-granddaughters, Reece and Scottlyn.
Mr. Brown is survived by his wife, Bobbie Yaniga of Diamondhead;...
Yvonne Mary Lizana Necaise
Feb 4, 2025
Yvonne Mary Lizana Necaise, a beloved member of her community, passed away on February 4, 2025, at the age of 83. Born on January 20, 1942, Yvonne lived a life filled with love, laughter, and a strong will that defined her character.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Florine and Eurite Lizana; husband, Clarence Necaise; children, Cynthia Cuevas and...
Marjorie Lee Bittner
Feb 4, 2025
Marjorie Lee “Mrs. Margie” Bittner, age 73, of Long Beach, passed away on February 4, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her father, Carl F. Williams; her mother, Willie I. Cuevas; and 2 brothers, Carl F. “Nickie” Williams, Jr. and Kim W. Williams.
Mrs. Bittner is survived by her husband of almost 55 years, Donald John Bittner; 2 daughters, Shawn (Mark)...
Clarence Lee Estes
Feb 4, 2025
Clarence Lee Estes, born on March 21, 1944, departed this life on February 4, 2025. A dedicated family man and a respected member of his community, Clarence leaves behind a legacy of service and entrepreneurial spirit that will be cherished by all who knew him.
Clarence proudly served as a medical corpsman in the Army National Guard, where his commitment to...
Frank James Jones
Feb 3, 2025
Frank James Jones, age 92, of Gulfport, MS passed away at his home on February 3, 2025, with his family by his side. He was born in Gadsden, Alabama to James Ruben and Elizabeth Gertrude (Lane) Jones. Frank was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Betty Francis Adams from Graham, NC and his daughter Donna Lynn Mays from...
Sybil Joyce Hutchison
Feb 3, 2025
Sybil Hutchison, 91, peacefully passed away on February 3, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack. R. Hutchison Sr., 3 sons, Ronnie, Bruce, and Jimmy Hutchison, and grandson Jeremy Hutchison.
She is survived by daughter Linda (Chuck) Laurent; brother Tommy Nowlin; 7 grandchildren, Kristi, Kimberly, Alicia, Jessica, Paul, Jonathan, and Megan; Six great...
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