OBITUARIES

Ann Gordon

Dec 9, 2021

Ann Marie Cuevas Gordon, age 45, of Long Beach, MS, passed away peacefully December 9, 2021, in Long Beach surrounded by family after a courageous fight with cancer.

She was a 1995 LBHS graduate and had been employed with United States Postal Service in Long Beach.

Ann had many interests. She enjoyed having fun with...

Tammy Elkins

Dec 9, 2021

Tammy Lynn Hogue-Elkins, age 52, of Biloxi, passed away in her home on December 9, 2021.

Tammy was a native of California and a resident of Biloxi, Mississippi.  She received her associates degree in premed.  She started working at a convenient store then after hard work she became an ER nurse Technician at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport. ...

Steve Powell

Dec 9, 2021

Steve B. Powell, Sr., age 68, of Gulfport, passed away on December 9, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his sons, Steve B. Powell, Jr., Louis Anthony Powell, and Richard Brian Powell; “adoptive” Dad, Walter Johnston.

He is survived by his wife, Kim V. Powell; his daughter, Catrina Ladner (Heath); grandchildren, Ethan,...

Sheryl Gardache

Dec 9, 2021

Sheryl Ann Foy Gardache, 66, of Bay St. Louis, passed away on Thursday, December 9, 2021, at Singing River Hospital in Gulfport.

She is preceded in death by her husband, David A. Gardache S.r; parents, Robert Earl Foy and Florence Mary Mitchell Foy; sisters, Debbie Ann Lindsey and Mary Ann Hoover; brothers, Bobby Earl Foy and Dennis...

Ora Lewis

Dec 9, 2021

Ora McNutt Lewis, age 89, passed away December 9, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Warren James Lewis; daughter, Shirley Ramon; and her parents.

She is survived by her children, Sandra Bourgeois (Dennis) of Pensacola, Brenda James of Biloxi, Kimberly Morgan (James) of Ocean Springs, and Debbie Lewis of Gulfport; her 4...

Patricia Skellie

Dec 9, 2021

Patricia Ann Stewart Skellie, 74, Long Beach, passed away at home surrounded by her family on December 9th, 2021.  Patricia was born in Hattiesburg, Mississippi to Hosea Stewart and Pearl Glisson Stewart. She was a graduate of Biloxi High School and received her B.S. from the University of Southern Mississippi and her Master’s from William Carey College. During college,...

Cleyton Schoenecker

Dec 8, 2021

Cleyton Alley Schoenecker, age 43 of Long Beach, passed away on December 8, 2021, in Gulfport.

He was then transferred from Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, to Audubon Funeral Home, Slidell, LA.  They are now serving the family.

Dennis "Danny" Clark

Dec 8, 2021

Dennis “Danny” R Clark, also known as “Cowboy” of Gulfport and Bay St. Louis, MS passed away on December 8, 2021 at the age of 72. He was born on September 10, 1949.

He was preceded in death by his wife of over 42 years, Viola Catherine Clark; his mother, Gladys Hazel Hastings; his father, Robert Lee...

Preston Darsey, Sr.

Dec 7, 2021

Preston L. Darsey, Sr., age 93, of Biloxi, MS, passed away on Tuesday, December 7, 2021.

Preston was a native of Dudley, GA and a longtime resident of Biloxi, MS.  He served in the U.S. Army then transferred to the U.S. Air Force with duty stations in Korea, Okinawa, Germany, and Thailand.  He retired from Keesler Air...

Kayla Bond

Dec 7, 2021

Kayla Carlene Bond, age 64, passed away December 7, 2021.

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

Willow Adams

Dec 7, 2021

Baby Willow Adams passed away on December 7, 2021.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM with a visitation/ celebration of life reception from 12:00 - 2:00 on Friday, December 10, 2021 at Riemann Family Funeral Home, 13872 Lemoyne Blvd. West Jackson County. Interment will follow at Myers Cemetery, Vancleave, MS.

David Rivers, Sr.

Dec 6, 2021

David Allen Rivers, Sr., age 68, passed away December 6, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his father, Omer Rivers Sr.

David is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Denise Rivers; his mother, Betty Martello; his step-mother, Mary Rivers; his children, David Rivers II (Tequila), Bronson Ryan, Melissa Lythgoe, and Susanne Robinson;...

Jerry Hobson

Dec 6, 2021

Jerry W. Hobson, 71, of Gulfport, MS, passed away on Monday, December 6, 2021, at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport.

He was born in Greenwood, MS, on January 12 ,1950 to the late Androclus Hobson and Addie Lishman Hobson Jerry grew up in Drew, MS, and graduated from Drew High School in 1968. He attended both Mississippi Delta...

Govert Van Vloten

Dec 5, 2021

Govert Jan Van Vloten, age 83, passed away December 5, 2021.

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

Justin Rude

Dec 5, 2021

Justin Michael Rude age 39, a native of Biloxi, MS and a resident of Gulfport, MS passed away on Sunday, December 5, 2021 at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Karen J. (Champion) Rude.

Justin is survived by his father, Thomas G. Rude; his fiancée, Kathleen “Kat” Schlitz; his...

Inez Birmingham

Dec 5, 2021

Inez Moran Birmingham, a beloved grandmother and great-grandmother, departed this life on December 5, 2021 at the age of 95.

Born on November 2, 1926, she was raised in Pass Christian, Mississippi and graduated from Pass Christian High School. She later resided in Metairie, Louisiana for over 60 years.

Upon retiring from Western Union as...

Ernie Pain

Dec 5, 2021

Ernest J. “Ernie” Pain peacefully passed into the loving arms of Morpheus on Sunday, December 5, at Gulfport Memorial Hospital surrounded by his loving daughters.  Ernie had celebrated his 100th birthday with family and friends on August 31, 2021.  He was born in Fall River, MA in 1921 to Sylvio and Ernestine Pain. Ernie (also known as Pepere to...

Robert Menna Jr.

Dec 4, 2021

Robert James Menna, Jr., age 53 of Biloxi, passed away on Saturday, December 4, 2021.

Mr. Menna was born in Biloxi to Robert J. Menna, Sr. and Gloria Anding Menna. He was a lifelong resident of Biloxi and graduated from Biloxi High School.  He was in the construction business and one of his favorite hobbies included dancing,...

Evelyne Lynch

Dec 3, 2021

Evelyne B. Lynch, 81, of St. Martin, passed away on December 3, 2021, at Ocean Springs Hospital.

Mrs. Lynch was preceded in death by her parents, Henri and Fracette  Juttier  of France; Brothers, Allan, Francoire, and Pierre Juttier of France; Sister, Francoise (Tom) Pate of Michigan, and her Son, Bruce L. Lynch of St. Martin.

Survivors...

Edward Krieger, Jr.

Dec 3, 2021

Edward T. Krieger, Jr., 89, retired U.S. Marine Corps Captain, passed away on Friday, December 3, 2021, in Gulfport.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Inez Hickey Krieger; and his brothers-in-law, Charles Schilling and Paul Johnson.

Survivors include his wife of 31 years, Lupe C. Hawes-Krieger; his daughter, Susan Solis (Harry);...