OBITUARIES

David Campbell

Aug 30, 2021

David Scott Campbell, age 53 of Gulfport, MS, passed away Monday, August 30, 2021, at his home.

He was born in Vicksburg, MS, on July 20, 1968, to the late Scottie and Jane Campbell.

He was preceded in death by his father, Scottie Campbell; his mother, Jane Dyer Studer Campbell; his aunt, Virginia Studer Clarke;...

Robert Neely, Sr.

Aug 29, 2021

Robert Harmon “Bob” Neely, Sr. age 73, of Vancleave, MS passed away on August 29, 2021 in Ocean Springs, MS.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert Burwell Neely and Olivia Dains; and his sister, Louellen Neely Rivard.

He is survived by his loving wife of over 38 years, Willie Mae Neely; his children,...

Martin Lipscomb

Aug 29, 2021

Martin Douglas Lipscomb, age 48, of Long Beach, MS, passed away on Sunday, August 29, 2021 in Slidell, LA.

Douglas was a native of Naples, Italy and a long-time resident of Long Beach. He graduated from Indiana State University and from Law Enforcement Training.  He was a veteran of the U. S. Army. Following his military service,...

Charmaine Malchow

Aug 28, 2021

Charmaine Ann Malchow, age 81 of Gulfport, passed away on Saturday, August 28, 2021. Riemann Family Funeral Home, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport, is serving the family.

Patricia Sawin

Aug 28, 2021

Patricia “Pat” Ann Sawin, age 65, a native of Pensacola, FL and a resident of Kiln, passed away Saturday, August 28, 2021, in Picayune.

She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Boggs; mother, Yvonne Stapleton; and stepfather, John Stapleton.

Pat is survived by her children, Jennifer Sawin (Colin Baker), Michael Sawin, Mark “Eddie”...

Jeff Wolfe

Aug 28, 2021

Jeff Wolfe, age 65 of Long Beach, passed away on Saturday, August 28, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Carol Lee Piatt; and his mother, Violet Stathers.

Jeff is survived by his son, Jeremy Wolfe (Lacy); his siblings, Bobby Stathers (Cindy), Lori Ratica (John), Jennifer Ebert (Chris), and Johnny Stathers; his grandchildren,...

Gary "Pete" McCardle

Aug 28, 2021

Gary L. “Pete” McCardle, age 83, passed away Saturday, August 28, 2021, in Gulfport.  He was a native of Brooklyn, MS and resided in Gulfport, MS.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lewis McCardle and Willie Mae Davis McCardle; his brother, Robert Dale McCardle; and his sister, Jimmie Lou Fortner.

Pete is survived...

Gloria Fairley

Aug 27, 2021

Gloria Kay Fairley, age 87 passed away on Friday, August 27, 2021 at her residence in Saucier, MS.

Mrs. Fairley was born at home in Richton, MS and she was a member of the Assembly of God faith.

Mrs. Fairley was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, John D. Fairley; son, David...

Hobert Kees, Jr.

Aug 27, 2021

Hobert Earl Kees, Jr.,age 70, of McHenry, passed away on  August 27, 2021. He was born on November 11, 1950 to Imogene Holdren Kees and Hobert Kees in Charleston, WV. A native of Oak Hill, WV, Hobert served in the United States Navy for 24 years, starting out as an electrician and completing his career as Command Master Chief...

Calvin Dollar

Aug 27, 2021

Calvin Edwin Dollar, Sr., passed away on August 27, 2021 in Vancleave, MS. Calvin was born Jan 24, 1928 in Climax, GA, Decatur County, to Wesley George Dollar, and Zelma B. Bishop Dollar. He was of the Baptist faith. Calvin was the youngest of thirteen children. He was a Veteran of two wars, having served in WWII and in...

Mrs. Jo Rich

Aug 27, 2021

Wilma “Jo” Rich, 89, woke up in God’s heavenly kingdom on August 27, 2021.

Jo was known for her keen sense of humor, green tomato relish, and green thumb. She will be missed deeply by family and friends until we are reunited in heaven and can hug her neck again.

Jo is proceeded in death...

Christopher Thrasher

Aug 27, 2021

Christopher James Thrasher, age 47, passed away from Covid-19 on August 27, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Gordon and Juanita Thrasher and Bernard and Alma Loftland.

Christopher is survived by his parents, James and Marsha Thrasher; and his siblings, Douglas (Julia) Thrasher, Amy Thrasher and Vada Thrasher, all of Gulfport, MS....

Joy Swanson

Aug 26, 2021

Joy Hazard Swanson, age 84, a native of New Orleans, passed away Thursday, August 26, 2021, at her residence in Diamondhead.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard P. Swanson, Sr.; and her son, Richard P. Swanson, Jr.

As an air force wife, Joy and her family enjoyed traveling wherever her husband was...

Herman Waltman

Aug 26, 2021

Herman Lee Waltman, September 18,1936 - August 26, 2021

Herman Lee Waltman, age 84, passed away Thursday, August 26th, 2021.  He was a life long resident of Gulfport, MS and had retired from Colonial Bakery.

Herman was preceded in death by wife, Peggy L. Waltman, and his sister, Ruby Lumpkin.

He is survived...

Zola Cuevas

Aug 26, 2021

Zola Kay Cuevas, age 80, of Gulfport, passed away on Thursday, August 26, 2021 in Gulfport.

Mrs. Cuevas was preceded in death by her husband, Elder Cuevas; her parents, Dewey O’Neal and Myrtle Bond O’Neal; her son, Darryl Keith Cuevas; her grandson, Justin Cuevas; her great-grandson, Ashton Carroll; her brothers, Douglas O’Neal and Weldon O’Neal; and her...

Peter Adamo

Aug 26, 2021

Peter Joseph Adamo, Jr., age 67, passed away on Thursday, August 26, 2021.

He was a native of Latimer and attended St. Martin High School.

Peter was preceded in death by his father, Peter Adamo, Sr.

He is survived by his wife of 15 years, Linda Adamo; his mother, MaryAnn Adamo; his children,...

Tracy Smith

Aug 26, 2021

Tracy Wallace Smith, our beloved dad, paw paw, and old man paw paw, age 85, left his earthly family to be with his loving wife, our mother, Inez Smith, on August 26, 2021.

He lived a long and fulfilled life with his family who he adored tremendously.  He was the son of Homer and Inez Rose of...

Tammy Haas

Aug 26, 2021

Tammy Lynn Haas, age 57, left us to be with Jesus on August 26,2021, after a hard-fought battle with leukemia.  She was raised in Kiln, MS and resided in Sumrall, MS.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Don Haas and Rita Travirca Haas; and her sister, Deborah Lee.

Tammy left behind to cherish...

Carlyle Rhodes

Aug 25, 2021

Carlyle Junior Rhodes, age 70 of Long Beach, passed away on Wednesday, August 25, 2021.Riemann Family Funeral Home, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport, is serving the family.

Charles O'Connell

Aug 25, 2021

Charles Brandt O’Connell, age 78, of Long Beach, MS, passed away on Wednesday, August 25, 2021, in Gulfport, MS.

Mr. O’Connell was a native of Minneapolis, MN and a longtime resident of Long Beach.  He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1961 at the age of 18. After serving 4 years in the Marines, Charles enlisted...