OBITUARIES

Ernest Goff

Jan 4, 2023

Ernest "Ernie" Scott Goff, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away at the age of 80 on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at Ocean Springs Hospital.

Ernie was born June 29, 1942, in Las Vegas, Nevada, to Floyd Goff and Dorothy Jeter (Kuykendall). Ernest grew up in Texas and lived in England for a period of time after graduating...

Ramon Perez

Jan 3, 2023

Ramon Sosa Perez, age 84, of Long Beach, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2023.

He is survived by his wife, Adell Elizabeth Perez; children, Norma Myers, Raymond Garcia, Gustavia Perez, Jarod Perez, Nancy Perez, Tony McGill, Cindy McGill Reed, Ricky McGill, Charlie McGill, Lynda McGill Hebert; brother, Juan Perez (Maria); and a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren,...

Kathleen Markey

Jan 2, 2023

Markey, who never went by her given name Kathleen, passed away at her home in Waveland, Mississippi on Monday January 2, 2023.

Markey was born in Burlington, Wisconsin and raised in Chicago. She graduated from Lyon College (Arkansas College) in Pine Bluff, Arkansas with a BA in Physical Education and received a Master’s in Administration from Southeast...

Aletha Burge

Jan 2, 2023

Aletha Burge, age 73, of Gulfport, MS passed away on January 2, 2023 surrounded by her family.  The oldest of 6 children, she cherished her relationship with her siblings.  She was a native of Mississippi, yet due to living in a military family, she lived many places, domestic and abroad, with her 3 children being born in Germany.

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Robert Roy

Jan 2, 2023

Robert Earl Roy born in New Orleans, LA, December 23, 1944, died peacefully in his sleep at his Saucier, MS home, surrounded by his family on January 2, 2023.

He was preceded in death by his beloved grandmother, Adelyn Icard, of New Orleans; and his parents, Lawrence and Adelyn Roy of Labadieville, LA.

Roy is...

Nancy Centerbar

Jan 1, 2023

Nancy Centerbar, age 71, of Gulfport, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2023.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Frances Centerbar; sister, Susan Smith; nephew, Randall Smith; and brother, Vernon Centerbar.

Nancy is survived by her niece who was more like a daughter, Danica Saegert (Justin); sister, Donna Morgan; brother-in-law, Gary Smith; niece, Samantha Pappas; nephew, Christopher...

James "Gerald" Lamey

Jan 1, 2023

Gerald died Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at the age of 80 peacefully in his home surrounded by his family.

Gerald was born and raised in Biloxi, Mississippi where he graduated from Biloxi High School in 1961.  He then attended MGCCC Perkinston Campus and played center on the football team.  Gerald graduated in 1963 with an associate degree....

Virginia Evans

Jan 1, 2023

Virginia Elaine Evans, age 88 of Gulfport, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Wessie and Mary Louise Long; her husband, Port G. Evans; the father of her children, Ronny L. Hurlbert; her son, Ronny L. Hurlbert, Jr.; her sisters, Verdace Canady, Betty Prestwood, and Sandra Logan; and her...

Harold Saucier

Jan 1, 2023

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Harold Saucier, of Diamondhead, passed away January 20, 2023 at the age of 89.

Harold was a 1951 graduate of Gulfport High School and served in the U. S. Navy (Seabees) in 1952-1956. He graduated from Mississippi State University in 1960 and worked as an engineer in nuclear and space programs. He loved fishing...

Regina Burrell

Jan 1, 2023

Mrs. Regina Victoria Burrell, age 74, a native of Chicago, IL and longtime resident of D'Iberville, MS., passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 1, 2023, leaving her husband Roger and children Allison and Richard heartbroken and shocked.

No services are planned at this time.  Share memories, condolences and photos with the family here on our...

Peter Kourkounis, Jr.

Dec 31, 2022

Peter James Kourkounis, Jr., of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, passed away on Dec. 31, 2022, after suffering a stroke. He was 75 years old.

Peter is preceded in death by his brother, Kim Kourkounis, and parents, Angie and Pete Kourkounis.

He is survived by his wife, Betsy Kourkounis; their two daughters, Erin Monroe (Nate) and Quinn...

Sheila "Aunnie" Ivy

Dec 30, 2022

Sheila Virginia Ivy (Aunnie) was gently released into God’s loving arms on Friday, December 30, 2022, at the age of 80.

Sheila was born in Birmingham, AL on October 22, 1942, the daughter of James Fred Poe and Virginia Poe. She married Robert E. Ivy, her high school sweetheart, on August 26, 1960.  Together they spent their...

Linda Walley

Dec 30, 2022

Linda Hinton Walley, age 71, of Long Beach, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022, at Lakeview Nursing Home in Gulfport.

Mrs. Walley was a native and life-long resident of Long Beach. Linda worked at Memorial Hospital as a Registered Nurse, specializing in spinal cord injuries. She enjoyed gardening, cooking for her family, fishing, and her dogs....

Joseph Casey, III

Dec 30, 2022

Joseph Michael Casey III, (Jaguar Joe), age 78, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 30, 2022, at his home surrounded by his beloved family following an extended illness. He was a native of Gulfport where he had resided for his entire life.

He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph M. Casey Jr, his mother, Cathlyn M. Casey,...

John Lindberg, Jr.

Dec 30, 2022

John Lindberg, Jr., age 43, passed away December 30, 2022. Riemann Family Funeral Home, Waveland served the family.

James Niemeyer

Dec 29, 2022

James Arthur Niemeyer, 84, entered into eternal peace and rest on December 29, 2022 with his children by his side.

The family will receive guests on Saturday, January 7, 2023 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM with funeral service beginning at 11:00 AM at Christ Episcopal Church, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi.

James was born September...

Billy Saucier

Dec 29, 2022

Billy Joe Saucier, age 55, passed away December 29, 2022. Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport served the family.

Connie Garcia

Dec 28, 2022

Connie Strief Garcia, age 58 of Lakeshore, MS, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 surrounded by her family.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Ella Strief; sister Yvonne "Jeannie" Strief; and granddaughter, Elleigh LaFontaine. Connie is survived by her husband of 36 years, Mark Garcia; children, Shayna Garcia (Carlos Peña) of Waveland and...

Madeline Greenfield

Dec 28, 2022

Madeline Mae Greenfield, age 86, of Rocky Hill Community, passed away on December 28, 2022. She was born in Farnham, New York to Benjamin and Anna Chido in 1936.

She is preceded in death by her husband, John Bruce Greenfield; children, Stuart Greenfield and Jerry Greenfield; and her parents.

She is survived by three children,...

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,...