OBITUARIES

Annie Reynolds

Jan 22, 2022

Annie Pearl Ladner Reynolds, age78, was born in Lexington MS on November 10, 1943, to the late Thelma Hocutt Haynie and Willie Alderman. She passed from this life on January 22, 2022.

Annie came to Gulfport at a young age and resided there the remainder of her life.

Annie was preceded in death by her...

Roger West

Jan 21, 2022

Mr. Roger Jack West, age 76, of Biloxi, passed away on January 21, 2022, at Singing River Hospital in Gulfport.

RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport is assisting the family with arrangements.

Patrick Heines

Jan 21, 2022

Father and husband, Patrick M. Heines, passed away on January 21, 2022, at the age of 81 after a courageous battle with pneumonia. Despite the pain, Patrick stayed strong until the end at the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving wife, Dorothy and his daughters, Rebecca Shoemaker and Michelle Monk.

Patrick was a hard worker...

Mary Smith

Jan 21, 2022

Mary Alice Pequeno Smith, age 77, passed away Friday, January 21, 2022, at her residence in Bay St. Louis.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Joaquin and Concepcion Pequeno; husband, Jack Smith; son, Antonio Guzman, IV; brother, Leondro Pequeno; sister, Guadalupe Wilty; sister, Norma Pequeno; sister, Virginia Boyce; great grandbaby, Bubby Smith.

She...

Linda Blackham

Jan 20, 2022

Linda Blackham, age 74 of Gulfport, passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her son, Sterling James Blackham; her father, James Sousa; her mother, Ethel Sousa; and her brother, Jim Sousa.

Linda is survived by her daughter, Theresa Williams (Max); her siblings, Donna Mathews (Clifford); and her grandson, Robby...

Ronald Waltman, Sr.

Jan 20, 2022

Ronald Allen Waltman, Sr, age 81 of Birmingham, AL passed on January 20, 2022 in Birmingham, AL.  Mr. Waltman was preceded in death by his wife of 44 years, Mary Waltman; his mother, Irene Waltman; his father, Ernest Waltman, Sr; his brother, Ernest Waltman, Jr; his sisters, Merle Sargent, Shirley Turnipseed and Joyce Lumpkin; his daughter, Rhonda Strops and...

Shelley Robinson

Jan 20, 2022

Shelley Renee’ Robinson, age 40, passed away January 20, 2022.

She surely was an angel flying too close to the ground. Shelley fought a life-long battle with Friedrick’s Ataxia, a rare neuromuscular disorder. She graduated for Harrison Central High School in 2000, where she was named to the Hall of Fame. Shelley was also a graduate of...

Deborah Takewell

Jan 20, 2022

Deborah Coody Takewell, age 59 of Gulfport, passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Delores Toney Coody; her father, Charles Jefferson Coody; and her son, Charles Davis Neathery.

Deborah is survived by her children, Crystal McMillan (Kavin Colquette), T.J. Takewell (Victoria Ramirez), Stacey Williams (David), Stephanie Williams...

T.S. Lansdale

Jan 20, 2022

Sad to share that we lost T. S. Norwood “Tom” Lansdale on Thursday, 1/20/2022, due to natural causes.  Over the past 4 years, he has greatly missed the love of his life and wife, Yukie, and we know he’s happy to be rejoined with her.  Born in Stringtown, OK, on 1/7/1936, he was 86.

Known as Norwood...

Wilma Holzweissig

Jan 19, 2022

Wilma Faye Holzweissig, born August 2, 1936, passed January 19, 2022, at the age of 85.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 38 years, Arthur Holzweissig. Survivors include 5 siblings, 5 children, Larry Schmermund Sr., David Schmermund, Jeffrey Schmermund Sr., Sandra Dobbs, Russell Schmermund & adopted daughter Jillian Schmermund, along with 14 grandchildren and 17...

Long Vo

Jan 19, 2022

Long Xuan Vo, age 84, of Long Beach, passed away on January 19, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his son, Tai Xuan Vo.

He survived a daughter-in-law, Dung Thi Nguyen; grandchildren, Emily Ailinh Thi Vo, Kevin Kiet Xuan Vo, Jennifer Huong Thi Vo; great-grandchildren: Jacob Quang Vo, Jadon Van Vo, Kenzo Vo, and...

Thomas "Tom" Bourdin

Jan 19, 2022

Thomas Francis Bourdin, age 90, of Pass Christian, passed away on January 19, 2022, at his home in Pass Christian.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William Bourdin, Sr., and Alice Courtenay Bourdin; a brother, William “Billy” Bourdin, Jr and his wife, Inez Pavolini Bourdin; and a niece, Alice Bourdin Bertin.

He is...

Norma Dye

Jan 19, 2022

Mrs. Norma Dye, age 77, resident of St. Martin MS, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 19, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Bill Dye; parents Bruce Thigpen and Irene Smith Bang; granddaughter McKenzie Taylor Dye; and siblings Joann Evans and Robert Favre.

Left behind to cherish her memory include her...

Juliette Norris

Jan 19, 2022

Juliette Beckett Fatherree Norris, age 70, of Gulfport, passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2022.

Julie was employed with Hancock Bank and AT&T. Many children benefited from her commitment to and enjoyment in teaching them to swim. Julie had a tremendous zest for life. She loved beaches, cruises, and lazy rivers. She always looked forward to her...

Ruth Harrington

Jan 18, 2022

Ruth Ann Parker Harrington, 71, died on Tuesday, January 18, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her son, Jordan Elliot Pitre; and her father, Hugh A. Parker, Jr.

She is survived by her husband, Gary D. Harrington of Gulfport; her daughter, Anne Pitre of Diamondhead; her mother, Dorothy E. Parker of Gulfport; her brothers,...

Sadona Compton

Jan 18, 2022

Sadona Ladner Compton, age 55, of Picayune, MS, passed away January 18, 2022.

She was a graduate of Bay High School in 1984. Sadona loved her work at Napa Auto Parts in Waveland where she was manager and worked for them over 25 years.  She loved the people she worked with and her customers. If you needed...

Gregory Gamble

Jan 18, 2022

MSgt Gregory Lynn Gamble, USAF Retired, age 79, of D’Iberville, MS, passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at his home in D’Iberville.

Gregory was a native of Wisconsin and a longtime resident of the MS. Coast.  He not only retired from the United States Air Force as a Master Sgt., but also retired from the Civil...

Angela Long

Jan 18, 2022

Angela Rin Long, age 68 of Gulfport, MS passed away on January 18, 2022 in Gulfport, MS.  The Riemann Family Funeral Home, 13872 Lemoyne Blvd. in West Jackson County is serving the Long family.  Share memories, condolences and photos at www.riemannfamily.com

Janet Cashen

Jan 18, 2022

Janet Ann Cashen, age 81 of Long Beach, passed away on January 18, 2022.

Riemann Family Funeral Home, Long Beach, is serving the family.

Andrea Yeager

Jan 17, 2022

Andrea Yeager, age 70, passed away January 17, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert Allen Yeager Jr.; and her parents, Jerry and Billie Wheaton.

Andrea is survived by her daughter, Elyssa Yeager; and her granddaughter, Lillian Yeager.

She was a native of Baytown, TX and a current resident of...