OBITUARIES
Ella Mae Ladner
Feb 9, 2023
Ella Mae Shavers Ladner, 84, of Pass Christian, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2023.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Cleyton Ladner; a son, Kirby Ladner; her mother, Georgian Shavers; her father, Tilton Shavers; her siblings, Rebecca “Bill” Mason, John “Jim” Shavers, Willie Cuevas, William “Sonny” Shavers, Daisy “Et” Barrale; and Helen Ladner; a grandson, David Scarborough;...
William Joe Goff
Feb 7, 2023
William Joe Goff, age 94 of Pass Christian, passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2023.
Joe was a native of Waynesboro, MS and retired in 1989, after being employed by several Bell System companies, including AT&T.
He was preceded in death by his father, William H. Goff; his mother, Olive E. Goff; and his sister, Dorthy Engle.
Joe is...
Judith Ann Nixon
Feb 6, 2023
Judith (Judy) Nixon passed away peacefully on Monday, February 6, 2023, at the age of 82.
Judy was born in Tallapoosa, Georgia on June 25, 1940 to father, Greene Bernard (GB) Evans Jr and mother Cora Beth Evans (Head). The oldest of three daughters, Judy graduated Tallapoosa High School and attended North Georgia College before marrying her High School sweetheart,...
Paris Lee McAllister
Feb 6, 2023
Paris Lee McAllister, age 93 of Gulfport, passed away Monday, February 6, 2023.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.
Antonio Ramirez
Feb 6, 2023
Antonio E. Ramirez age 76, a native of the Philippines and longtime resident of Ocean Springs, MS., passed away on February 6, 2023, at Keesler Medical Center in Biloxi.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Ana Liza Ramirez Ambion; his grandson, Richard McCormick; and his parents, Gaudenciio and Alegria Ramirez.
Antonio...
David Warren Woods
Feb 6, 2023
David Warren Woods, age 83, of Pass Christian Passed away on Monday, February 6, 2023.
David was a jack of all trades. He loved fishing and going camping with his wife. He was also a former Boy Scout leader and was known to be a “helper”.
David was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Woods; his parents, Warren and...
Elizabeth O'Brien Lawson
Feb 5, 2023
Betsy O'Brien Lawson, age 65 of Gulfport, passed away on Sunday February 5, 2023.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Roxanne O'Brien.

Betsy is survived by her daughter, Julia Lawson (Ty) Cadle; siblings, Ginny (Mike) Basinski, Patti (Jim) Ingraham, Bridget (Jerry) Rodriguez, Jody (Steve) Moritz and Richard (Zoe) O'Brien; and her beloved dogs, Dixie and...
Mason William Hill
Feb 5, 2023
Mason William Hill, age 18, of Gulfport, passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2023.
He was preceded in death by his aunt, Marilyn Campbell; his pappy, Buddy Nicely; and his aunt, Sherry Hill.
Mason is survived by his parents, Jason and Sonja Hill, of Gulfport; his brother, Bryan Massie; his grandparents, Bill and Dawn Hill, Robert Richards, Raylene Abernathy,...
Stanley Martin Stark
Feb 5, 2023
On Sunday, February 5th, Stanley M “STAN” Stark of 1628 Courthouse Rd left this earth to once again join his loving wife Wanda in eternal embrace.
Stanley was born on August 16th, 1939, in Brattleboro, Vermont to Malcolm and Stella Stark. Born a few years before the attack on Pearl Harbor, Stanley and his family moved several times during his childhood. World...
Gerald L. Robertson
Feb 5, 2023
With much sorrow, Gerald L. Robertson, age 81, passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2023, after a brief illness.
Jerry was born and raised in New Orleans, LA. Reared by his beloved grandmother, he learned early about a stellar work ethic and how to stretch a dollar. He graduated from Warren Easton High School and joined the Army National...
Thelma Louise Forshee
Feb 5, 2023
Thelma Louise Forshee, age 81, of Vancleave, passed away on February 5, 2023.
She was preceded in death by her father, Forrest Pratt, Sr; her mother, Esther E. Cospelich Pratt; and 2 sisters, Geraldine Arceneaux Krohn and Ella Mae Arceneaux Maples.
She is survived by her sons, Craig (Lori) Forshee, David (Cassie) Forshee, and Daniel (Marilou) Forshee; 2 siblings, Forrest...
Kendall Donald Dedeaux
Feb 5, 2023
Kendall Donald Dedeaux, age 58, of Ocean Springs, passed away on February 5, 2023, in Ocean Springs.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Clayton and Irene Hoda; his paternal grandparents, Howard and Ida Dedeaux; and a brother, Rodney Blake Dedeaux.
Kendall is survived by his parents, Donald and Margie Dedeaux; his children, Ashley (Gilbert), April (Houston),...
Christopher Murry
Feb 4, 2023
Christopher Murry, age 52, of Gulfport, passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2023.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.
Melissa Gail Davis Bankston
Feb 4, 2023
Melissa Gail Davis Bankston, age 50, of Biloxi, passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2023.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.
Carla Marie Field
Feb 4, 2023
Carla Marie Field age 83 of Biloxi MS, passed away on February 4, 2023 in Biloxi.
A private family viewing will be held, but no other services are set at this time.
The Riemann Family Funeral Home, 13872 Lemoyne Blvd. in West Jackson County is serving the family. www.riemannfamily.com
Meagan Schwaner
Feb 4, 2023
Meagan Schwaner, age 26, passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2023.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, assisted Honaker Funeral Home in serving the family.
Caldonia Jones
Feb 4, 2023
Caldonia Jones, age 80, of Gulfport, passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2023.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, assisted Moore Funeral Home, in helping the family.
Arthur Benjamin Edwards, Jr.
Feb 4, 2023
Arthur Benjamin Edwards, Jr., a native of Detroit, Michigan and longtime resident of the Woolmarket Community in Biloxi, MS passed away with his loving wife by his side at his home on February 4, 2023, at the age of 88 years old.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur B. Edwards, Sr., and Leona Baker Edwards; his...
Alice Ann Forkel
Feb 3, 2023
Alice Ann Forkel of Bay St. Louis, MS, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on February 3, 2023, at the age of 83.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Edith Allen; her husband, Bruce Forkel; and her ex-husband and best friend, Arlan Welsh.
She is survived by her sons, Jeff Welsh (Tracy), Kelly Welsh (Tami);...
Betty June Winfrey
Feb 3, 2023
Betty June Winfrey, age 84, of Gulfport passed away Friday, February 3, 2023.
She was preceded in death by her father, John C. Winfrey; mother, Anna Ray Winfrey Denham; sisters, Mildred Winfrey Burnett, and Billie Winfrey Gentry; brother, John C. Winfrey, Jr.; and nephews, Steve Burnett and Ken Gentry.
Betty is survived by her children, Tammy Carol Winfrey Payne,...
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