OBITUARIES

Ina Isley

Mar 27, 2022

Ina Mary Boswell Isley left our sight on the morning of March 27, 2022, after a valiant battle with pancreatic cancer. She was 75 years old.

Ina was born on February 7, 1947, in New Orleans, Louisiana. She was the daughter of Glenn O’Lee Boswell and Mary Alice Little Boswell. Ina spent the majority of her younger...

James Welsh

Mar 26, 2022

James Edward Welsh, age 73 of Long Beach, MS, passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2022.

He was a native of Larimer, PA and enlisted in the United States Marine Corp.  He served from February 1966 until July 1969 and earned two Purple Hearts and Bronze Star.

James was preceded in death by his parents,...

Joycelyn "Joy" Cobena

Mar 26, 2022

Joycelyn "Joy" Plattsmier Cobena passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 26th surrounded by family.

Joy was born to Winfred J. and Edith Breaux Plattsmier on February 1, 1926 in Rayne, Louisiana.  Bena, as she was affectionately called by many, was an energetic woman who never missed a chance to live. From leaving Louisiana as a young lady to...

Elaine Smith

Mar 26, 2022

Elaine Frances Smith, of Diamondhead, Mississippi, passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2022, at the age of 83.

Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her father, Francis Bulfinch; and her mother, Beatrice Bulfinch.

She is survived by her spouse of 63 years, Laurence "Larry" Smith; her children, Kenneth Smith and wife, Isela, Richard Smith and...

Richard Chase

Mar 26, 2022

World traveler, mastery of foods, wines, and liquors. Married to the most beautiful mermaid in the world.

Richard G.A. Chase, age 71 of Chunky, Mississippi was lifted gracefully into the Lords arms on March 26th 2022. Richard was born on December 11th 1950 in The Panama Canal Zone to Allan George and Evelyn Patricia Chase.

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Elizabeth Boyd

Mar 26, 2022

Elizabeth (Beth) McNeely Boyd, age 58, of Zachary, Louisiana, passed away on March 26, 2022, in Gulfport, Mississippi.

There will be a Celebration of Life for family and friends at a time to be determined.

Beth was born in Marrero, Louisiana on November 4,1963, the second daughter and fifth child to Howard and Enola (Naquin) McNeely.

Beth was married to John Boyd and...

Hazel McMullen

Mar 25, 2022

Hazel Ann McMullen, age 71 of Saucier, passed away Friday, March 25, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Fabian (Hazel Hoda) Favre; her loving husband of 26 years, Charles Mark McMullen; and her daughter-in-law, Melanie McMullen.

Hazel is survived by her daughter, Connie McMullen; her sons, Christopher (Alberta) McMullen, Mark McMullen and...

Joseph Sullivan

Mar 25, 2022

Joseph Carroll Sullivan, age 70, passed away March 25, 2022.

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

Charles Davis

Mar 25, 2022

Charles Milton Davis, age 80, passed away March 25, 2022.

Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, assisted the family.

Joyce Ladner

Mar 25, 2022

Joyce Ann Frederick “Granny” Ladner, a resident of Necaise Crossing, Mississippi for 50 years, passed away at her home on Friday, March 25, 2022.

She was born to Alfred and Lucy Frederick on December 8, 1950, in Gulfport, Mississippi.  She was a member of St. Matthew the Apostle Catholic Church of White Cypress.

Preceding her...

Vallaree Ladner

Mar 25, 2022

Vallaree B. Ladner, age 91, of Gulfport, MS, passed away on March 25, 2022.

Mrs. Ladner was a native of Quitman, MS.  She was previously employed with the U. S. Geological Survey at Stennis Space Center, and with Ingalls Shipbuilding Corp.  She was a member of the Beta Sigma Phi for over 50 years, the United Daughters...

Woodrow Payne

Mar 25, 2022

Woodrow Murdock Payne, age 82, of Gulfport and Saucier, MS, passed away in Diamondhead, MS on March 25, 2022.

Murdock, known as “Doc” among friends and “Daddy Doc” to his grandchildren.  He was a dedicated and proud father to all of his children.  Murdock retired from Deviney Construction Co. in 2013 after 54 years of service and...

Shonia Brescia

Mar 24, 2022

Shonia Maria Brescia, age 49, passed away March 24, 2022.

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

David Hopkins

Mar 24, 2022

David Eugene Hopkins, 78, passed away on 24 March 2022 at Merit Health Wesley in Hattiesburg, MS.  He was one of four children born to Emmett and Ellen (Schreeg) Hopkins on 31 March 1943 in Rensselaer, IN.  Dave is preceded in death by his parents and a nephew, Kim Hopkins of Mesa, AZ.  He is survived by his wife,...

Barbara Hayden

Mar 24, 2022

Barbara Ann Hayden, age 82, passed away peacefully on March 24th, 2022. She was a native and longtime resident of Pass Christian.

Barbara proudly devoted her working years to the Pass Christian School District where she retired. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Pass Christian. Barbara was a family woman. Spending time with...

Margaret Malley

Mar 24, 2022

Margaret Josephine Dubuisson Malley, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 24, 2022, at the age of 84.

She was preceded in death by husband, Herbert George Malley; parents, Levander and Bertha Dubuisson; sister, Mildred Necaise; grandson, Gavin Todd Malley; great grandsons, Wyatt Jarrod Malley, and Colbin Dane Necaise.

She is survived by her sons, George...

George Brumbelow

Mar 24, 2022

George Travis Brumbelow, age 90, resident of Long Beach, passed away on March 24, 2022 in Gulfport, MS. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Amanda Brumbelow, and three brothers, Arthur "Junior” and his twin brothers Roy and Troy. Survivors include his wife of 37 years, Mary Virginia “Ginny" Brumbelow; children; Edward Brumbelow (Ginger) and David...

Phillip Patterson

Mar 24, 2022

Phillip James Patterson, of Gulfport, passed away at his residence on Thursday, March 24, 2022 at the age of 50.

Phillip was a graduate of Long Beach High School, class of 1989. He was a self-employed contractor, and he loved to read and make music, and build things be with his family.

Phillip was preceded...

Colonel Harvey Nixon, Jr. (US Air Force - Retired)

Mar 24, 2022

Harvey L. Nixon, Jr. (1/4/1940 – 3/24/2022)

Colonel Harvey L. Nixon, Jr. (US Air Force – Retired) passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2022, at the age of 82. After battling Parkinson’s disease for many years and several months of declining health, Harvey passed peacefully with family by his side.

Harvey was born on January...

Kenneth Talley

Mar 23, 2022

Kenneth Gene Talley, age 79, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 23, 2022 in Diamondhead, MS.

He was preceded in death by parents, Joseph William and Alida Bryant Talley.

He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Leslie Flynn Talley, his children Amanda Talley, Flynn Talley (Lindsy), Brett Talley (Brandy), Jordan Talley (Alysha)...