OBITUARIES

Daniel Whichard

Oct 11, 2021

Daniel Whichard, 81, was peacefully called home by his Lord and Savior on October 11, 2021 from his home in Gulfport.

He leaves behind his beloved wife of 52 years Lynn Whichard; his daughter, Amanda Whichard; his brother, Jack Whichard; his in-laws, Janet Wallace, Marlene Cooper, and Harold Sanders; and many nieces and nephews.

Dan...

Michael Christensen, Sr.

Oct 11, 2021

Michael Ray Christensen, Sr., age 71, of the Steep Hollow community, passed away on Monday, October 11, 2021, in Harrison County.

Mr. Christensen was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Ethel Christensen; his wife, Dolores Anna Christensen; his son, Roy Ross; one brother; and one sister.

Survivors include his companion of 12 years,...

May Adams

Oct 11, 2021

May Schnexnayder Adams, 85, of Gulfport, MS passed away Monday, October 11, 2021 at Crystal’s Place in Ocean Springs, MS.

May was born in New Orleans, LA on January 21, 1936. She attended Redemptorist High School in New Orleans and it was there she met her high school sweetheart, LJ (Leon) Adams. They were married in 1954....

Michael Sewell

Oct 10, 2021

Michael Rodney Sewell, age 76 of Gulfport, passed away at his home on Sunday, October 10, 2021.

He was retired from Mississippi Power Company and owned Mike Sewell A/C Appliance Repair.  Michael worked in Iraq for three years installing and repairing washers, dryers, and air conditioning for our soldiers.

Mike was a hardworking and good-hearted...

Margaret Moran

Oct 10, 2021

Margaret Moran, age 80, of Gulfport, passed away Sunday October 10, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Daniel Joseph Moran, Sr., and her parents, Frank and Rosemary Blackmarr. She is survived by sister, Rosie Finley; her sons, Gregory Edmond Moran and Daniel J. Moran, Jr.; daughter-in-law, Randie Moran; grandchildren, Hayden Moran,...

Jerry Read

Oct 10, 2021

Jerry Bythel Read, age 71 of Gulfport, MS, passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Hospice on Sunday, October 10, 2021.

Mr. Read, a native of Durant, MS, was a longtime resident of the coast. He was of the Methodist faith.

He was an Eagle Scout in high school. Later, he donated the pipe organ to...

Frank Robinson

Oct 10, 2021

Frank E. Robinson, 88, of Woolmarket, passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021, in Gulfport.

Mr. Robinson was born February 10, 1933, in Woolmarket to Oren and Daisy Robinson. In 1952, he graduated from Woolmarket Consolidated High School. He served two years in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict. Upon returning home, he was employed by...

Cecil Wilson

Oct 9, 2021

Cecil Edward Wilson, age 93, of Long Beach entered into the golden gates of Heaven on October 9, 2021. His family was by his side. He will be greatly missed by his loving family.

Cecil was born April 6, 1928. He is the son of the late Homer and Leona Wilson.

Cecil Wilson’s wife is...

Juan Galvan-Sandoval

Oct 9, 2021

Juan Carlos Galvan-Sandoval, age 44 of Gulfport, passed away on Saturday, October 9, 2021.

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

Renee Holmes

Oct 9, 2021

Renee Holmes, age 75, of Brooklyn NY passed away on October 9,2021. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport is assisting the family with arrangements.

John Bogle, Sr.

Oct 9, 2021

John R. Bogle, Sr., age 81, of Gulfport, MS, passed away on Saturday, October 9, 2021 in Gulfport.

Mr. Bogle was a native of Springfield, Missouri and a longtime resident of Gulfport. He was a high school graduate of Aransas Pass, Texas. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, retiring after 20 years of service as...

Josie Clinton

Oct 9, 2021

Josie Bacud Clinton, a native of the Philippines and obtained her U.S. citizenship in Houston, TX, passed away Saturday, October 9, 2021, at the age of 72.

She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Rev. Ward A Clinton, USN (Ret.); children, Jessica Clinton, Debbie (Rex) Borsil; siblings, Cora (Dave) McPherson of KY, Carolina Soriano of...

Darr Sullivan, Jr.

Oct 8, 2021

Darr Fred Sullivan Jr., age 80 of Pass Christian, passed away on Friday, October 8, 2021.

He was a native of Denmark, South Carolina.  Fred served in the United States Army for 23 years and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in 1985.  He entered service as an Infantryman in the 82nd Airborne Division, eventually earning a commission...

Charles "Charlie" Jenkins

Oct 8, 2021

Charles (Charlie) Lindberg Jenkins, age 94 passed away on Friday, October 8, 2021

He was preceded in death by his parents, John Henry and Ollie Mae Cockrell Jenkins; brothers, James Travis Jenkins, Henry Hershel Jenkins, Joseph Edward Jenkins, Thomas Isadore Jenkins, Dennis Murphy Jenkins; and sister, Hazel Jenkins Hogue.

He is survived by wife, Laurie...

Patricia Rheams

Oct 8, 2021

Patricia Jo Rheams, age 85 of Biloxi, passed away on Friday, October 8, 2021.

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

Sammie Smith

Oct 8, 2021

Sammie Marjorie Carr Smith was born in Lawrence, Co., Mississippi on Jan. 25, 1934 to Sam and Audrey Carr and grew up in the New Zion community west of Monticello. She was the youngest of three children. Her dad worked on wells while her mother worked the garden. It was at New Zion Baptist Church that Sammie began her...

David Filibeck

Oct 8, 2021

David Joseph Filibeck passed away on Friday, October 8, 2021 in Saucier, MS.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte Ann Filibeck; his son, Philip Filibeck; his daughter, Kelley Hosey; his parents, Joseph and Susan Nagy Filibeck; his sisters, Deanna Mintz and Ruth Duffrein; and his granddaughter, Kristen “Sissy” Nicole Cuevas.

David is...

Mollie May

Oct 8, 2021

Mollie Theresa Bullock May, age 91, passed away on Friday, October 8, 2021, in Gulfport.

Mrs. May was born in Meridian, MS, on June 26, 1930, to Martin Thompson Bullock and Estelle Semmes Bullock. She attended Highland Park School through 2nd grade. She graduated from St. Aloysius Catholic School and attended Meridian Junior College.

She...

Mary Rodney

Oct 8, 2021

Mary “D” Rodney age 90, of Hattiesburg, MS., passed away on October 8, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Eric Rodney; and her parents Alfred and Irma Schwab.

Mary is survived by her only son, Tim Rodney of Sumrall; her sister, Martha Buhler; three grandchildren, Yates Rodney, Graham Rodney, and Walker...

Phyllis Bonds

Oct 8, 2021

Phyllis M. Bonds, age 74, of Saucier, passed away on October 8, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her father, James Morton, Sr. and her mother, Dorothy “Dot” Morton.

She is survived by her children, Chalice Amacker (Glen), and Dawn Evans; her siblings, Beth Burger (Kevin), and James Morton, Jr. (Connie); her grandchildren, Jackie...