OBITUARIES

Bernice Goldstein

Oct 18, 2021

BERNICE RITA “GOLDIE” GOLDSTEIN, 90, passed peacefully from this world at 11 AM on October 18, 2021 at the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Gulfport, MS.

Bernice was born in Boston, MA, and attended and graduated from Westchester High School, NY. She is the daughter of the late Harry and Mollie Goldstein (nee Markowsky) and her stepfather...

Edwin "Brent" Smith

Oct 18, 2021

Edwin Brent Smith, age 63, lifelong resident of Gulfport, was called home on Monday, October 18, 2021, with his loving wife by his side.

Brent was born in Gulfport to Edwin M. Smith and Mary W. Smith Graves.  His early career found him working as a draftsman at Ingall’s Shipbuilding, a job that was well suited for...

Jonathan Buss

Oct 17, 2021

Jonathan Kyle Buss, age 33 of Biloxi, MS, passed away on Sunday, October 17, 2021

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Jean Young, Carlis Young, Leon Madison,

Jonathan is survived by his Fiancé, Jennifer Bond; his children, Levi and Ella Buss, Daniel and Madison Hollins, and Brendon Emerson; his mother, Delinda Hanson (Grady...

Josaline Anita Slider

Oct 17, 2021

Josaline Anita Rubino Slider, age 91, of Hurley, Mississippi, passed from this life on Sunday, October 17, 2021 in Mobile, Alabama.

Mrs. Slider was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, William Vernon Slider; her granddaughter, Kally Lauren Slider; her parents, Joseph and Olga Rubino; her sister, Anna Coleman; and her brother, Thomas Rubino.

...

Elsie Wells

Oct 16, 2021

Elsie Jane Wells, age 95, of Gulfport, passed away on October 16, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Wells; her parents; 3 brothers and 1 sister.

Mrs. Wells is survived by her 2 children, Barbara Wymer and Raymond Wells; 2 grandchildren, Angela Blakeney and Catherine Merritt; 2 great-grandchildren, Nathan Blakeney and...

Jessie Johnson

Oct 16, 2021

Jessie Phillip Johnson, age 94, of Gulfport passed away October 16, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 59 years, Helen Louise Johnson and; five siblings, Joe Johnson, Dee Johnson, Charlie Johnson, Mary O’Neil, and Gertrude Ladner.

He is survived by his three children, Glenn Joseph Johnson, Emma Louise Dailey, and David...

Donald Dube

Oct 16, 2021

Donald Dube, age 70, passed away October 16, 2021, in Gulfport. Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport is serving the family, and memories may be shared at www.riemannfamily.com

Charles Simmons

Oct 16, 2021

Charles Patrick Simmons, age 71, of D’Iberville, passed away on October 16, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Lillian Simmons.

He is survived by his sister, Laurie (Bruce) Hill; nieces and nephews, Rachel Hill, Phaedra Deer (Shane), Eric Hill (Chelsea), Aubrey Hill (Angela) and Jordan Hill (Amy); several great-nieces and...

Mari Bactad

Oct 15, 2021

Mari Asuncion Bactad, age 69, of Long Beach, passed away on October 15, 2021, in Gulfport, MS.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Manual Bactad; her parents, Medardo and Carmen Aguilar; and her siblings, Allen Aguilar, Visildro Aguilar, and Medardo Aguilar Jr.

Mari is survived by her children and their spouses: Anthony and...

Toni Lott

Oct 15, 2021

Toni Parks Lott, age 65, of Gulfport, passed away on October 15, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James Donald Lott; her parents, Don and Shirley Parks; a brother-in-law, Daniel Thomas Haulsee.

She is survived by her granddaughter, Haley Lott; her sons, Chris Lott and Kevin (Monica) Lott; 12 grandchildren, Liberty, Cherish,...

Philip Rosen

Oct 15, 2021

Philip Arthur Rosen, age 86, of Diamondhead, MS, passed away on Friday Oct 15, 2021, in Bay St Louis, MS

He was preceded in death by:  Hyman Rosen (father), Rose Gaiz Rosen (mother), Sarah Rosen Bergeron (sister), Martha Rosen Vellano (sister), Ida Rosen Polka (sister), Alice Rosen (sister), Harvey Rosen (brother), Cindy Lou Rosen (daughter), Nathan Finkelstein...

Richard Leemann

Oct 15, 2021

Richard Leemann, age 68 of Diamondhead, passed away on Friday, October 15, 2021. Riemann Family Funeral Home, Waveland, is serving the family.

Wilton Munguia-Sanchez

Oct 15, 2021

Mr. Wilton Gustavio Munguia-Sanchez, age 33, of D'Iberville passed away on October 15, 2021, at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport.

A visitation will be on Saturday, October 23, 2021, from 2 - 4 pm at Riemann Family Funeral Home, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport, MS 39503 and a funeral service will follow.

RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME,...

John Toche

Oct 13, 2021

John Anthony Toche age 87, passed away on October 13, 2021.  He was born in Biloxi, Mississippi on January 9th, 1934 to John Adaulph and Mary Toche.

John was a graduate of Notre Dame High School in 1952. During his schooling years, John grew up around the shipyard business, becoming a skilled craftsman before graduating high school....

Bula Freche

Oct 13, 2021

Bula S. Freche, age 88, a native of Cecil, GA, and long-time resident of Ocean Springs, MS., passed away in Gulfport, MS on Wednesday, October 13, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Edwin J. Freche, Sr.;

a son, Donald M. Freche; and parents, Ruben Savage and Mittie Rumph.

Bula...

Shirley Ladner

Oct 13, 2021

Shirley Elizabeth Ladner, age 86, of DeLisle, passed away on October 13, 2013.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Levan Ladner; daughter, Marian May; and her parents, Reed Winstead and Beatrice Winstead.

Survivors include her son, Billy Epperson, Bryan Epperson, Wayne Epperson, and Jimmy Epperson; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A graveside...

Steven Dobson

Oct 12, 2021

Steven Ray Dobson, age 67 of Woolmarket, passed away on Tuesday, October 12, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his father, James “Brother” Dobson; his mother, Ruby Dobson; and a sister, Jackie McDaniel.

Steve is survived by his wife of 48 years, Cindy Dobson; his children, Jason Dobson (Jamie) and Joe Dobson; his sister,...

Barbara Aaron

Oct 12, 2021

Barbara Anne Aaron age 93, a resident of Ocean Springs, MS., passed away on October 12, 2021 in Ocean Springs.

She is preceded in death by her devoted and loving husband of 72 years, David Aaron; by her parents, Sam and Ruth McCaa; brothers,  Sonny McCaa and John McCaa,  sisters, Janie Wheeler and Susan Gates ;  and...

Rebecca Currie

Oct 12, 2021

Mrs. Rebecca E. Currie, age 80, of Biloxi passed away on October 12, 2021. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport is assisting the family with arrangements.

John Anderson

Oct 12, 2021

Mr. John Michiel "Mike" Anderson, son of the late Leon and Selma Anderson, passed away on October 12, 2021. Mike was born in Gulfport, Mississippi in 1947. He graduated from Biloxi High School and attended Perkinston Jr. College, where he studied music. Mike was a believer in Jesus Christ and was recently baptized by Pastor Rodney Evans. Mike enjoyed...