OBITUARIES

Bobbie Savoie

Jun 5, 2021

Bobbie Glen Savoie passed away peacefully on June 5, 2021, he was 73. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur Savoie and Myrtle Mitchell Savoie, and his brother Charles Savoie. Bobbie is survived by his wife, Phyllis Savoie, his children, Debbie Spizale (Mike) and Bobby Savoie (Noemi) and his siblings, Billy Savoie (Irene) and Donna Brown and also...

Samuel "Bugs" Mavar, Jr.

Jun 5, 2021

Samuel Joseph Mavar, Jr., known to his family and friends as “Bugs” passed away on Saturday, June 5, 2021.

Bugs was born to Samuel Joseph Mavar, Sr and Lucy Sekul Mavar on July 8, 1943.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Bugs is survived by his wife of 28 years, Karen...

Reginald Aldridge

Jun 3, 2021

Reginald Detron Aldridge, age 55 of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, June 3, 2021. He attended Harrison Central High School in Gulfport, MS and was the previous owner of AAA Enterprise, Inc. Reginald was preceded in death by his wife, Rhonda Renee Aldridge; and his grandmother, Fannie Aldridge Douglas. He is survived by his significant other, Tijuana Vann...

Samuel Jasso

Jun 3, 2021

Samuel Narciso Jasso, age 66 of Gulfport, passed away on Thursday, June 3, 2021.

He was a native of Deming, New Mexico and earned a bachelor's degree from Wayland Baptist University. Samuel served 20 years in the United States Air Force, where he worked in maintenance on the C-130. He also served in Vietnam and Operation Desert...

Michael Miller

Jun 3, 2021

Michael Edward “Mike” Miller, aged 47 years, passed on June 3, 2021 in Long Beach, MS.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Deborah “Debbie” Elaine Miller; his maternal grandparents, Benjamin Alfred Moon and Georgia Elizabeth Godwin Moon; and his paternal grandparents, Edward Gustave Miller and Orpha Marie “Jimmie” DeVilbiss Miller.

Mike is survived...

Robert Reyer

Jun 2, 2021

Robert Wallace Reyer, age 50 of Gulfport, passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2021. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at Free Church of God Cemetery, 13870 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Gulfport, is serving the family.

James Ginn

Jun 2, 2021

James R. Ginn, retired Senior Vice President and former Director for Hancock Bank, now known as Hancock Whitney Bank, age 79 and of Diamondhead, MS, passed away on Wednesday, June 2nd, 2021, in New Orleans, LA.

James was born in Meridian, MS, on June 8th, 1941.  James attended Bay St Louis High School, Pearl River Community College,...

James Knowlton

Jun 1, 2021

James R. Knowlton, Jr., age 79 of Gulfport, passed away on Tuesday, June 1, 2021. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Gulfport, is serving the family.

Timothy Sison

Jun 1, 2021

Timothy Ray Sison, age 51 of Enterprise, MS, formerly of Gulfport, MS, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday June 1, 2021.

At the time of Timmy's untimely death, he was the current Director of the Lauderdale County Department of History and Archives located in Meridian, MS.

Timmy was born in Gulfport, MS, on January 22, 1970;...

Alma Stapleton

Jun 1, 2021

Alma "Pat" Stapleton, age 61, of Gulfport, passed away Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at her home. She was preceded in death by parents, Elmer and Octavia Shelby; her maternal and paternal grandparents; brothers, David Dodd, Wayne Shelby, Elmer Shelby, Delmar "Will" Shelby; sister, Thelma "Sista" Kyles; husband Charles "Papa Smurt" Stapleton; former spouse Mr. Carr; and a special friend,...

Mark King

Jun 1, 2021

Mark Wayne King, age 68 of Gulfport, passed away on June 01, 2021. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport is serving the family. An online guestbook may be signed, and condolences and photos shared at www.riemannfamily.com

John Menasco

May 31, 2021

John Clifton Menasco, age 75, died on May 31, 2021 after a short illness. John was born on March 23, 1946 in Mobile, Alabama. He was the son of Bessie B Cox Menasco and John Dan Menasco. He graduated from Theodore High School in 1963. John serviced in the Merchant Marines during the Vietnam war and afterward worked on...

Dr. Gary Goulet

May 31, 2021

Dr. Gary M. Goulet, a lifelong resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast, passed away on Monday, May 31 surrounded by his loving family and beloved wife of 50 years, Christine, at his home.

He was predeceased by his parents, Adrian Gerhard Goulet and Barbara Cusson Goulet of Long Beach.

Gary was a Chiropractor who was...

Debbie Davis

May 31, 2021

Debbie Davis, 63, beloved Wife, Sister, Mother and Grandmother, was called to her eternal resting place on May 31, 2021. She entered this world on April 5, 1958 in Murfreesboro, TN. She was a long time resident of Biloxi, MS. She was also an Air Force Veteran. Born to Archie and Doreen Riddle. She is survived by her husband Fred...

James Shows

May 31, 2021

James Rickey Shows, age 63 of Gulfport, passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021. He was a native of Brewton, AL. He was preceded in death by his father, Joe Shows. James is survived by his mother, Mary Lois Jackson; his children, Carla Payton, Brandi Shows, Lil Rickey Shows, and Ashley Shows Baker (Bobby); siblings, Melvin Emmons (Sherry), Brenda Grabel...

Necia Utz

May 30, 2021

"Miz Necie" was the daughter of Albury and Irene Dawson. Born in Dunedoo, a small hamlet 100 miles NW of Sydney, Australia on January 2nd, 1923. She was the middle child of 5 - Reginald, Myrtle, Necia and twins Pheoebe and Namoi. She outlived them all. The angels came for her in her sleep, in the wee hours of...

Arthur DuBois

May 30, 2021

On Sunday, May 30, 2021, Arthur E. DuBois, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend passed away at the age of 70. Art was born on March 27, 1951 in Goshen, NY, to Edward and Anna M. DuBois. He served in the United States Army for 14 years and was a Vietnam Veteran. He worked driving trucks and cement...

Billy Holmes

May 30, 2021

Billy Laroy Holmes, age 87, of Diamondhead, MS, passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2021 in Gulfport, MS. Mr. Holmes was born January 7, 1934 in Graham, TX. He graduated from Breckenridge High School in 1951. He attended Tarleton State University in Stephenville, TX (ROTC) then transferred to North Texas University in Denton, TX and earned his bachelor’s degree...

Danny Bryant

May 30, 2021

Lorra Singh

May 30, 2021

Miss Lorra Singh, age 42, passed away at her home in Gulfport on May 30, 2021. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport is assisting the family with arrangements.