OBITUARIES

Betty Jo Stone

Nov 2, 2022

Betty Jo Stone passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at the age of 94.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Stone; her son, James K. “Jim” Burrus; her granddaughter-in-law, Katie Caudill; her parents, Aaron and Daphene Coffman; and her first husband, James E. “Red” Burrus.

Betty is survived by her children,...

Shirley Buterbaugh

Nov 1, 2022

Shirley Louise Buterbaugh

August 29, 1956 -November 1,2022

Shirley passed peacefully at her home in Gulfport, Mississippi.

Shirley was born to Charlotte and Jimmy Ziglar, who preceded her in death. Shirley is survived by her son Nathan and daughter Amy, grandchildren Garrett, Tristan, Peyton and Dylan, her sisters Jane and Vivian. Shirley was...

Patricia Brockway

Nov 1, 2022

Patricia A. Brockway of Gulfport, MS, passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2022, at the age of 80.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James Morris Canavan and Loretta Helen Hoole Canavan; son, Aj Brockway; brother, James J. Canavan; sister, Margaret “Peggy” V. Dlug; and great grandson Jude C. DeLorenzo.

Patricia is survived by...

Christian Lizana

Nov 1, 2022

Richard “Christian” Lizana, age 34, passed away on November 1, 2022. He was a longtime resident of Ocean Springs and attended Ocean Springs High School.

He is preceded in death by grandparents, Henry Richard Terry and William Joseph Lizana Sr.; and aunt, Cheryl Terry.

Survivors include, parents William “Bill” Lizana Jr. (Tina), Donna Terry Lizana...

Jim Ferencak

Nov 1, 2022

Jim Ferencak, age 93, of Gulfport, passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2022.

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

Kyle Moser

Nov 1, 2022

Kyle Moser, age 36, passed away on November 1, 2022.

He is survived by his parents, Frederick William Moser and Robyn Lee Allen Moser, three sisters, Amanda Moser (Doobie Derouen), Carolyn Anne Moser, and Jeni-Lynn Rose Moser, four nephews Jordan Lee Moser, Bradan Lee Moser, Grayson Hunter Walsh, and Baylor Hayes Walsh, several aunts and uncles and...

Lacee Allen

Nov 1, 2022

Lacee Lynn Allen, 48, native of Biloxi, MS, and former resident of DeQuincy, LA, died on Tuesday, November 1, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Elbert and Dorothy Allen, and Douglas and Mary Lou Hines. She is survived by her parents, Ronald and Dale Allen of Biloxi, Mississippi; Her son, Jace Allen of Biloxi,...

Donald Milligan, Sr.

Nov 1, 2022

Donald Patrick Milligan, Sr., age 75, of Biloxi, Mississippi, passed away on Tuesday, November 1, 2022.

Don was born in Blythe, California, then lived in Iowa Falls, IA, where he went to Iowa Falls High School. He called Biloxi home.

Don was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving in the Vietnam War. He...

Robert Ivy

Nov 1, 2022

Robert Earl Ivy “Poppie” departed this life peacefully on Monday, November 1, 2022, at the age of 82. Robert was born in Union, Mississippi on March 21, 1940, the son of Robert Leo Ivy and Elizabeth Ivy.

He is survived by his high school sweetheart of 62 years, Sheila Poe Ivy. He also leaves behind two daughters,...

Lillian Allard

Nov 1, 2022

Lillian Ruth Allard- age 82 passed away on November 1, 2022. Ruth was born in Gulfport MS, on August 17,1940. She grew up on the Gulf Coast attending Gulfport High School and MGCCC in Perkinston, MS. She married Arthur Allard in July of 1959, an Air Force airman. They moved to California where she raised four children. Ruth moved back...

Lloyd Pettey

Oct 31, 2022

Lloyd Wilson Morris Pettey, age 90 of Long Beach, passed away Monday, October 31, 2022.

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

Robert Boblett, Jr.

Oct 31, 2022

Robert Paul Boblett, Jr. Age 74, of Biloxi, passed away on October 31, 2022.

Riemann Family Funeral Home, Biloxi is serving the family.

Mary Katherine Parker

Oct 31, 2022

Mary Katherine Parker, age 78, of Saucier, passed away on October 31, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her parents, W. David Sellers and Annie Lottie Snowden Sellers.

Katherine is survived by her husband of 59 years, Jerry Parker; her children, LaRina Gayle Woods (Kevin) and Greg Parker (Amy); 3 siblings, Nolan Sellers (Betty), Willie “Buddy”...

Andrew Clarke, Jr.

Oct 31, 2022

Andrew Loyd “Drew” Clarke, Jr., age 36, of Gulfport, passed away on Monday, October 31, 2022, from a cardiac event.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, James R. Clarke, Sr., Ann Day Clarke, Carolyn Jane McClain, and Kenneth S. McClain.

Drew is survived by his parents, Andrew L. Clarke, Sr., and Julia M....

Thomas Chiasson

Oct 30, 2022

Thomas Michael Chiasson, age 73 of Gulfport, passed away, Sunday, October 30, 2022.

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

Alton Adams

Oct 29, 2022

Alton Adams, age 69, passed away Saturday, October 29, 2022.

Riemann Family Funeral Home, 141 Hwy 90, Waveland  assisted Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home in serving the family.

William "Billy" Jenkins, Jr.

Oct 29, 2022

William “Billy” Jenkins, Jr., age 64, a longtime resident of Diamondhead, MS, joined our Lord October 29, 2022.  Billy grew up in the suburbs of Washington, DC and, after graduating from West Nottingham Academy, he joined the Army.  After he retired from the Army, he lived in Florida before settling in Diamondhead to be closer to family.  In Bill’s...

Gayle Ladner

Oct 29, 2022

Gayle Smith Ladner, age 81, passed away on October 29, 2022 in Gulfport. She was born and raised in Mississippi City and a lifelong resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. She was retired from working in medical billing for Gulf Coast Medical Center.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Pete Smith and Cordelia Shaw...

Charles Scarbrough

Oct 28, 2022

Charles D. Scarbrough, age 74, passed away on October 28, 2022. He was born in Gulfport, Mississippi and worked as the mechanic for the City of Gulfport for many years (retired in 2010). He was also a 3rd Degree Mason for the Orange Grove Lodge. He was a member of Temple Baptist Church in Gulfport, and was a fan...

Grace Santa Cruz

Oct 27, 2022

Bay St. Louis, MS-Grace Marie Puls Santa Cruz, 84, departed this life peacefully on October 27, 2022, while surrounded by her adoring family and friends. Grace led a very humble and Christian filled servant life that focused on her family, church, gardening and friendships. She was born in New Orleans, LA on July 1, 1938, the daughter of Dr. Elmer...