OBITUARIES

Arthur Kelly, Jr.

Sep 5, 2021

CMSgt Arthur L. Kelly, Jr., age 92, passed away on Sunday, September 5, 2021 at the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Gulfport, MS.

He was born in Lindale, Georgia, but grew up in Rome, Georgia. He graduated from Model High School and attended the University of Alabama and the University of New Mexico. He was a graduate...

Mark Carroll, Sr.

Sep 5, 2021

Mark Edward Carroll, Sr., age 59, of the Latimer Community in Jackson County, passed away on Sunday, September 5, 2021, in Ocean Springs.

Mr. Carroll was a beloved grandfather and father, and he will be sadly missed by all. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Stacey Carroll; his children, Alan (Michelle) Bates, Joshua (Shonna)...

John Dean

Sep 5, 2021

John Wayne Dean “Jack”, born June 7,1928, passed away on September 05,2021, after a battle with cancer. He was a loving Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather.

Jack was a firefighter for the Gulfport Fire Department in the 1950s and later the business owner of Deans Auto Garage in Gulfport where he ran a successful business until he retired...

Kannon Montgomery

Sep 5, 2021

Kannon De’Aaron Montgomery, age 3, went to heaven on September 5 , 2021 , surrounded by family. He is the beloved son of Brittany Hebert and Kaderial Montgomery. Kannon was born on September 15, 2017. He was our miracle baby and a very strong fighter.

In addition to his parents, Kannon is survived by his sister, Aaliyah...

Brandi Necaise

Sep 5, 2021

Brandi Carolyn Necaise, age 38, passed away on Sunday, September 5, 2021, at her residence in Gulfport, Mississippi.

Brandi was a life-long resident of Gulfport and graduated from Gulfport High School.  She loved the water, whether it was swimming or out fishing. She was a big Saint’s fan, and she was a volunteer with the Salvation Army...

George Hubbard

Sep 5, 2021

George Hubbard was called to his eternal home on Sunday, September 5, 2021 peacefully at the age of 71.

George was born on April 20, 1950 in Pocahontas, MS. He dedicated 11 years in the U.S. Army and served two overseas tours in Germany. One of his tours was during the Vietnam War Era. After separating from...

Ernest Ladner

Sep 5, 2021

Mr. Ernest Ladner, age 77, of Long Beach, passed away peacefully at home on September 5, 2021.

Ernest Lee was born in Pass Christian where he lived until he married the love of his life, Sandra Louise, and that marriage of 58 years remained strong.  He loved working in construction and he owned his own business.  He...

Bonnie Seckso

Sep 5, 2021

Bonnie Mae Seckso, age 70, passed away September 5, 2021. Riemann Family Funeral Home, Waveland, MS served the family.

Kenneth Ward

Sep 4, 2021

Kenneth Ward, 61, died September 4, 2021, with his family by his side in Ocean Springs, MS.

At his request, no service will be held.

He is survived by his mother, Barbara Pearson; his wife of 28 years, Jill Clemens Ward; his children, Carissa Nicholson (Mike), Adam Ward (Jessica), Seville Strickler (Sebastian), Jordan Quave (Bronson)...

Michael "Mike" Mate

Sep 4, 2021

Mike Mate, 64, of Pass Christian passed away very unexpectedly on September 4, 2021.

He was born in South Bend, Indiana. He attended Sam Houston High School in Arlington, Texas before moving to the coast. Mike was the owner of Mate’s Body Shop in Pass Christian for 46 years. He was also a master framer and contractor...

William "Billy" Fulton, Jr.

Sep 4, 2021

William Clinton "Billy" Fulton Jr., age 68, of Vancleave, was called to his heavenly home on September 4, 2021.

Billy was born November 10, 1952 in Newton County, MS and was raised on the Gulf Coast. He was the owner/operator of Clint Fulton and Son Tire Service for many years. He served the Ocean Springs community with...

Ernest Landry, Jr.

Sep 4, 2021

Ernest Paul Landry, Jr., age 60, passed away Sept. 4. 2021. Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport served the family.

Joshua Ladner

Sep 4, 2021

Joshua Cole “Josh” Ladner, age 37, of Diamondhead, passed away on Saturday, September 4, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his father, Richard Ladner; his grandmother, Peggy Ann Ladner; and his brother, Brandon Rhode.

Josh is survived by his wife of 5 years, but together for 15 years, Deidre Ladner; his mother, Patches Rhode;...

Billie Smith

Sep 3, 2021

Billie Ruth Smith entered eternal rest on Friday, September 3, 2021 in Gulfport, MS. She was 76 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jacob Smith, her son, William Smith, her parents, Vinson and Velma Phillups Pulliam, her sister, Evelyn Jane Pulliam, her brothers, Jerry and David Pulliam, her daughters-in-law, Debra Smith and Vicki Smith, and her...

Billie Oeffler

Sep 3, 2021

Billie Jean Oeffler, age 89, passed away September 3, 2021. Riemann Family Funeral Home, Waveland is serving the family.

James Hightower, Jr.

Sep 3, 2021

James E. Hightower, Jr., age 71 of Diamondhead, MS, passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021.

Mr. Hightower was preceded in death by his father, James Hightower, Sr. of Stockton, CA; and his mother, Betty Wade Hightower of New Orleans, LA.

Jim is survived by his wife, Susan Niemann Hightower; his children, Evan (17) and...

Lucia Wilson

Sep 3, 2021

Lucia Garcia Wilson, age 79, of Corpus Christi, Texas, passed away on September 3, 2021.

She was preceded in death by 3 children, Richard Briseno, Julian Briseno, Jr., and Cynthia Briseno; and her parents, Teodoro Garcia and Emelina Garcia.

She is survived by her children, Nino Wilson (Diana), David Wilson, Mary Estella Serrano(Joe), and Wanda;...

Maudine Roberts

Sep 3, 2021

Maudine Roberts, age 78, of Gulfport, passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Algerhee and Sylvester Stewart; her brothers, JR Stewart, Dillard Lammers, Lynoal Kimbhal, Henry Lammers, and Leonard Stewart; her sisters, Lola O’Leary, and Viola Grantham,

Left to love and cherish her memory are her husband,...

Thomas Chambers, IV

Sep 3, 2021

Thomas Jefferson Chambers IV, 72, of Gulfport, passed away on  September 3, 2021. Mr. Chambers was born on August 13, 1949 in Biloxi and was a veteran of the United States Air  Force.  He started out his career at Chambers Garage in Gulfport before joining F.E.B. Distributing as Fleet Manager.  Mr. Chambers was always on the go.  He was...

Sherry Wascom

Sep 3, 2021

Sherry Ann Achee Wascom, age 77, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 3, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Chester Achee, Sr. and Marie Englade Achee; her brother, Thomas Achee; brother, Timothy Achee and wife, Valerie; and brother, Chester Achee Jr.

She is survived by her husband, Robert D. Wascom; her children,...