OBITUARIES

Barnett Ratcliff

Dec 27, 2021

Mr. Barnett Ratcliff, age 87, of Gulfport, is now in God's care after he passed away peacefully at home with his family on December 27, 2021.

He was born in Franklin County, MS on September 28, 1934.  Barnett was preceded in death by his parents, Lane and Almeda Ratcliff; his brothers, Elmo Ratcliff, Boyce Ratcliff, Lantis Ratcliff,...

Malik Mader

Dec 27, 2021

Malik Mader, age 18 passed unexpectedly on December 27th 2021 in Ocean Springs MS. Born on October 29th 2003 in Christiana Delaware to parents Colleen Mowrey and Michael Mader. He relocated to Ocean Springs as a young boy. Malik was a senior at the Ocean Springs High School. Though he had finished his academic requirements for early graduation, due...

Shirley Clay

Dec 27, 2021

Shirley Ann Clay, age 82, passed away on December 27, 2021 in Biloxi. She was a native of Louisville, KY, born to William and Ruby Cheatham. She served as the Kentucky State Director of the Senior Citizens Program and an Honorary Kentucky Colonel (a title given to her for her dedication of service). She has been a resident of...

Joel McDaniel

Dec 27, 2021

Joel Michael McDaniel, 51 of Shreveport, Louisiana passed away on Monday, December 27, 2021.

The youngest of four children, Joel was born on January 28, 1970 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to James Roy and Sandra McDaniel.

Joel grew up in Walker, Louisiana and was an avid fisherman, spending much of his youth with his brothers,...

George Rowley

Dec 27, 2021

George Stuart Rowley, age 93, passed away at the Biloxi VA Medical Center on December 27, 2021.

Mr. Rowley was preceded in death by his daughter; his parents, George S. and Dorothy C. Rowley of South Carolina; his siblings, Phyllis, Frank, Robert, Edward, Norman, Harry and Larry.

He is survived by his granddaughter, Erica L....

Christophe Payet

Dec 26, 2021

Christophe Pierre Alfred Ivor Payet, age 78, a native of Seychelles and a resident of Waveland, MS, passed away Sunday, December 26, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald Payet and Violette Joseph Payet; a brother; and a daughter.

Christophe is survived by his wife of 48 years, Christinna Payet; children, Hazel...

Annette Strong

Dec 26, 2021

Annette (Zohar) Strong of Biloxi passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, 26 December. She is preceded in death by her husband, the Honorable Bruce C. Strong, her parents Joda Zohar (father) and Mesoda Zohar (mother) from Tel Aviv, her siblings Adolf Zohar, Charlo Zohar, and Simone Pizzo (Sam) also from Tel Aviv.

She is survived...

Danny Ripple

Dec 25, 2021

Danny Allen Ripple, age 70, passed away December 25, 2021.

A visitation will be held 10 - 11am, Friday, December 31, 2021, at Edgewater Christian Fellowship Church. A funeral service will be after the visitation at 11am.

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

Paul Walker, Sr.

Dec 25, 2021

Paul W. Walker, Sr. died at the age of 83 on December 25, 2021 at Sunrise of Boulder Assisted Living. He was born on May 17, 1938, in Gulfport, MS, the son of Fred G. and Clara E. Walker.  Paul was a lifelong resident of Gulfport, MS.

Paul graduated from Gulfport High School in 1956. He married...

Scarlett Laureys

Dec 24, 2021

Scarlett Laureys, age 78, of Diamondhead, passed away on December 24, 2021.

Riemann Family Funeral Home, Pass Christian is proud to serve the Laureys family.

Randy Blacklidge

Dec 24, 2021

Raymond Allen “Randy” Blacklidge, 73, of Gulfport, MS, was surrounded by family when he went to be with his Lord and Savior on December 24, 2021.

Randy was born in Hattiesburg, MS, on October 31, 1948, to Ray and Dot Blacklidge, but grew up in and was a life-long resident of Gulfport. After graduating from Gulfport High...

Myra Cuevas

Dec 23, 2021

Myra Louise Cuevas passed away on December 23, 2021, at the age of 72, in Long Beach, MS where she was born, raised, lived and then died. Myra was a long-time member of River of Life Tabernacle Church where she joyfully served Yahweh with her church family who loves her as much as she loved them.  Myra was a...

Leon Goodrich, Jr

Dec 23, 2021

Leon Russell “Rusty” Goodrich, Jr., age 75 of Saucier, passed away on Thursday, December 23, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his father, Leon Russell Goodrich, Sr.; his mother, Mattie Davis; his brothers, David Goodrich, and Johnny Goodrich; and his stepfather, Al Davis.

Rusty is survived by his nieces, Tessa Renee Goodrich, and Sylvia...

Lucy Broom

Dec 23, 2021

Lucy Lee Broom, age 83 of Gulfport, passed away December 23, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jim and Lucille Fortenberry.

Lucy is survived by her loving husband of 35 years, Milton Broom; her children, Daniel Ramshur, James Ramshur (Kate), and David Ramshur (Myra); her siblings, Jimmy Fortenberry (Donis) and Buelah Ginn...

Joyce Randall

Dec 23, 2021

Joyce Ann (Webb) Randall also known as Jobie, 76 beautiful years.  A resident of Biloxi, Mississippi, Joyce died peacefully, at home in Biloxi on Thursday, December 23, 2021 surrounded by her family, after nearly 20 years of suffering with Huntington’s Disease. She is now free, at peace, walking in heaven with God, her husband, son, parents, and siblings.

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Stanley Peterson

Dec 22, 2021

Stanley Charles Peterson, age 55, of Bay St. Louis, MS passed away peacefully at his residence on December 22, 2021.

He was born on May 28, 1966 and was a proud graduate form Hancock High School, Kiln, MS.

Stanley was employed with Brown and Root, Pass Christian, MS for more than 10 years.

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John Knight

Dec 22, 2021

John Michael Knight, age 56, passed away on December 22, 2021 in Gautier.

He was preceded in death by his father George Michael Knight.

He is survived by his daughter Hannah Knight of Biloxi; mother Priscilla Josey Knight of Gautier; siblings Remona Hicks of Atlanta, Sharon Woodward (John) of Gautier, James M. Knight (JoAnn) of...

Debbie Fayard

Dec 22, 2021

Debbie Elaine Hudson Fayard, age 62 of Perkinston, passed into her Father’s house on Wednesday, December 22, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William C. Hudson and Lois Francis Scarborough Hudson; her grandparents, Carrie Neely and Rufus Neely, and Emma and Walter Hudson.

Debbie is survived by her children, Ryan Dale Ladner...

Kenneth Gregory

Dec 21, 2021

Kenneth L. Gregory, age 76, of Pass Christian, passed away at his residence on December 21, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Beckie Gregory; his father, John L. Gregory; and his mother, Dorothy D. Gregory.

He is survived by 3 step-daughters, Jenica Swilley, Erica Page (Johnathan), and Destinie Heitzmann (Noah); a brother-in-law,...

MSgt. David Meabon (US Army, Ret)

Dec 21, 2021

David Lee Meabon, age 74, passed away December 21, 2021.

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

DO NOT STAND

Do not stand at my grave and weep,

I am not there, I do not sleep.

I am a thousand winds that blow,

I...