OBITUARIES

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...

Drake Clark

Oct 7, 2021

Drake Clark, age 19, passed away on 10/7/2021 in Biloxi. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport is assisting the family with arrangements.

Raymond Wilson

Oct 7, 2021

Raymond Andrew Wilson, age 61, a native of Oak Grove, Missouri, and long-time resident of Ocean Springs, Mississippi passed away on October 7, 2021 in Ocean Springs.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Raymond H. and Mary Wilson.

He is survived by his loving wife of 21 years, Christine N. Wilson; his children,...

John Allen Gill, III.

Oct 7, 2021

Biloxi Back Bay has lost one of its lifelong sons.  John Allen “Johnny” Gill, III. a native and lifelong resident of Biloxi, passed away while on vacation in Costa Rica on October 7, 2021, leaving his wife, father, mother and friends shocked and heartbroken.

Johnny was the co-owner of On The Water, LLC. specializing in marine construction...

Ronald Baldos

Oct 7, 2021

Ronald Nicholas Baldos, age 53, died unexpectedly October 7, 2021, at Ocean Springs Hospital, Singing River Health System.  Ron was born September 15, 1968, in Delano, CA., the son of Allex and Larry Jones.

He is preceded in death by his father, Larry Jones; and his sister, Valarie.

Ron is survived by his loving wife,...

Stella Robicheaux

Oct 6, 2021

Stella Broussard Robicheaux, age 91 of Bay St. Louis, passed away on Wednesday, October 6, 2021.

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

Will Hayden

Oct 6, 2021

Will Rogers Hayden, age 86, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2021. He was a native and longtime resident of Pass Christian.

Will served his country in the United States Army. He worked many years for International Paper (Reichhold Chemical) where he retired. Will was an adventurous man. He enjoyed fishing, camping, putting puzzles together, and spending...

Matthew Weidner

Oct 6, 2021

Matthew Joseph Weidner, age 37 of Gulfport, left his earthly home in the arms of Saint Michael for his journey to be with our Lord and Savior, Wednesday, October 6, 2021.

His PawPaw awaits him there with a loving embrace to see what kind of mischief they can get into together.

He was preceded in...

Ralph Wigal

Oct 6, 2021

Ralph Eugene (Gene) Wigal, 88, of Oxford, Mississippi, passed away Wednesday, October 6, 2021, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford.

Gene was a fun-loving dad and a great father. Prior to moving to Oxford, he was a long-time resident of Biloxi and Gulfport who loved the coast, the seafood, and the golf course.

Gene was...

Jennivee Kelley

Oct 6, 2021

Jennivee Green Kelley, age 98, of Vancleave, passed away on October 6, 2021.

A memorial service will be held at 10 am on October 13, 2021, at the First United Methodist Church of Vancleave, 13620 MS-57, Vancleave, MS 39565.

Interment will take place in Vancleave Cemetery on Jim Ramsey Road.

The Riemann Family Funeral...

Diane Pitts

Oct 6, 2021

Diane Martin Pitts, age 71, of Long Beach, passed away on October 6, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Pitts; her parents, Jefferson Walter Martin and Margie McKay Martin; and a sister, Catherine Pitts.

She is survived by her children, Kellie Richardson (Steve) and Ashley Garriga; a brother, Michael Martin (Tami);...

Martin Van Benthuysen

Oct 6, 2021

Martin Louis Van Benthuysen, age 59 of Kiln, passed away on Sunday, October 3, 2021. Riemann Family Funeral Home, 9113 Kiln DeLisle Road, Pass Christian, MS, is serving the family.

Amos "Andy" Kennedy

Oct 6, 2021

Andy Kennedy of Biloxi, MS passed away on October 6, 2021 in Biloxi. Funeral services will be held Friday, October 22, 2021 at 1:30 PM, with visitation starting at 12:00 at RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 13872 Lemoyne Blvd. West Jackson County. Burial will follow at Biloxi National Cemetery.

Kenneth Heller

Oct 6, 2021

Kenneth W. Heller, age 64 of Long Beach, MS died Tuesday, October 6, 2021 at St. Joseph Hospice in Gulfport, MS. The cause of death was attributed to complications of a stroke.

Mr. Heller set out to make a career of the U.S. Navy rising steadily in the ranks to Chief Petty Officer across his twenty-year hitch....

Vance Rawls

Oct 6, 2021

Vance Quitman Rawls passed away on October 6, 2021, in Gulfport, MS just a few weeks short of his 80th birthday.

Vance was born and grew up in Andalusia, Alabama. His parents were Dr. Vance Rawls and Bessie Friel Rawls. He joined the Army after high school and spent 18 months in Korea. He used that opportunity...

Dixie Lindsay

Oct 6, 2021

Dixie Busby Lindsay, age 81, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2021, in Pass Christian, MS.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Truman Busby and Myrtle Lizana Busby; and her brothers, Archie Busby and Everette Busby.

Dixie is survived by her children, Cathy Shaw Bennett of Pass Christian, Kenneth M. Shaw, Jr. (Teresa)...

Mary Gallop

Oct 5, 2021

Mary Evelyn (Broadus) Gallop, died on October 5, 2021 at her home in Ocean Springs at the age of 73.

She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Lois Broadus; her brother, Rodney H. Broadus, and her loving husband Linue (Jack) Gallop.

Mary is survived by her four children, Tammy Merrill of Moss...

James Harding

Oct 5, 2021

James Omar Harding, age 76 of Hebron, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, October 5, 2021. Riemann Family Funeral Home, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport, is serving the family.