OBITUARIES

Matthew Covington

Jul 11, 2021

Mr. Matthew Wayne Covington, of age 50 of Long Beach, passed away on Sun July 11, 2021, at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport. He was a native of Wilmington, NC. He was preceded in death by his father, Arnold Wayne Covington; and his mother, Deborah Covington. Matthew is survived by his loving wife of 15 years, Christi Anna Covington; his daughter,...

Douglas Carter, Jr.

Jul 11, 2021

Master Douglas Milton Carter, Jr., was born on July 11, 2021, at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport and entered into the very presence of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 11, 2021. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport is assisting the family with arrangements.

Susan Seal

Jul 10, 2021

Susan Seal, age 39, passed away July 10, 2021. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Gulfport is serving the family.

Richard Purvis, Jr.

Jul 10, 2021

Richard "Dickie" Hayes Purvis, Jr., 75, departed this life on July 10, 2021. He was a resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast and took great pleasure in terrorizing the schools of speckled trout and red fish from the Pascagoula River to the South-west Pass. Richard was born in Madisonville, LA. The US Army Corps of Engineers instituted a hatchery program...

Ronald Ladner

Jul 10, 2021

Mr. Ronald J. Ladner, age 75, of Perkinston, passed away on Saturday, July 10, 2021, at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dennis and Elder Ladner. He is survived by his son, Thalus Ladner (Michelle); his grandchildren, Kaitlyn Ladner (Conner), Lane Ladner, Treie Ladner (Pamela), Breanna Ladner, Dailyn Ladner, Nalla Ladner, Kraigon Ladner, Cayden Ladner; and...

Betty Van Zandt

Jul 10, 2021

It is with profound sadness and much love that the family of Betty Farragut Van Zandt of De Lisle, announces her peaceful passing on July 10, 2021 at the age of 88 after an extremely lengthy battle with Alzheimer's Disease. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 69 years, Edward. Her children, Jimmy (Sharon) Van Zandt, Ann Van...

Mary "Fran" Melton

Jul 9, 2021

Fran Melton, age 79, of Biloxi, passed away on July 9, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, MSgt Bill Melton; her parents, Sammie and Ludie Sanders; her siblings, LK Sanders, Sammie Sanders, Jr., and Royce Sanders. Survivors include her 2 children, Jeff Melton (Leslie) and Kathy Hill (Marshall); her siblings, Sara Lee, Louie Sanders (Jenny), Myrtle...

Richard McDonough

Jul 8, 2021

EWC Richard Eugene McDonough, U.S. Navy, Ret, age 74, of Ocean Springs, passed away on July 8, 2021, in Shepherdsville, KY. Mr. McDonough was preceded in death by his father, Ross Layton McDonough; his mother, Mildred Nellie Rexroat McDonough; 3 sisters, Virginia Mae Osborn, Janet June Burke, and Mildred Elizabeth Ann Cooper; and a brother, Lester Leroy McDonough. He...

Leland Pellegrin, III

Jul 8, 2021

Leland 'Lee' Louis Pellegrin, III, 55, of Avondale, LA, passed away Thursday, July 8, 2021, at his residence in Waveland, MS. Per Lee's request, a Celebration of Life will be held at the Bucktown Hall, 310 Ash Street, Metairie, LA, 70005, on Friday, July 16, 2021, between 4:00pm and 7:00pm. Friends and family are encouraged to attend. Lee was born...

Billy Kesel

Jul 8, 2021

Billy Kesel, born October 30, 1941, in Galveston, TX. gained his wings on July 8, 2021. He served his country as a member of the 101st Airborne. He was immensely proud of his family and loved making people laugh almost as much as he loved telling stories. From the days of his youth to his adventures in the Army to...

John Young

Jul 7, 2021

John Harlow Young, 86, passed away on July 7, 2021. John was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and moved to Hendersonville, North Carolina after WWII, where he graduated from high school. After a year at UNC Chapel Hill, he joined the Navy and retired in 1973 after serving 20 years. John retired as a Chief Personnelman having served aboard various ships...

Jerry Malley

Jul 7, 2021

Jerry C. Malley, a native of Gulfport, MS, and a 1959 graduate of Gulfport High School, passed peacefully at his home the morning of July 7, 2021. As a boy, Jerry's first job as a paperboy took him all over the west side of Gulfport every day. After rolling the papers by hand, he'd hop on his bike to...

Albert Estopinal

Jul 7, 2021

Albert Atenious Estopinal, Jr., 77 of St. Bernard, LA, passed away on Wednesday, July 7, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert A. Estopinal, Sr. and Catherine Barbin Estopinal; his sisters, Patricia Kenney and Cynthia Estopinal. Albert is survived by his children, Jody L Kelley and Albert A. Estopinal, III; his siblings, Catherine Stechmann, Robert Estopinal (Cathy),...

Charles Shows

Jul 7, 2021

Charles Ray Shows, age 90 of Perkinston, passed away on Wednesday, July 7, 2021, in Biloxi.

He was born in Sanford, MS, and was a native of Perkinston and Biloxi. He served in the U.S. Air Force and earned a Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, and a Doctorate (ABD). He was employed as a professor at MGCCC (Harrison...

Derek Evans

Jul 6, 2021

Derek Evans of Bay St Louis, Mississippi passed away on Jul 6, 2021. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here. Riemann Family Funeral Home Waveland is serving the family.

Nancy Evans

Jul 6, 2021

Nancy Marie Evans, age 66, of Gulfport, MS, passed away on July 6, 2021 In Gulfport. Mrs. Evans was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas A. McCusker and Ruth F. Wallace; and her brothers, Brian and Sean McCusker. Mrs. Evans is survived by her siblings, Eileen Carpentier (Robert), Karen Calvin, Mary Thames (Mark) and Colleen Kirk (Ric); her...

Gail Stopson

Jul 6, 2021

Gail Margaret Stopson, age 74 of Long Beach, passed away on Tuesday, July 6, 2021. She was born on June 3, 1947 in Detroit, Michigan, to Wilmont and Betty Belfry. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilmont A. and Betty A. Belfry; and her brother, Monty Belfry. Gail is survived by her children, Joy Stopson, Tracy Stopson...

Virginia Dawson

Jul 5, 2021

Virginia Clyde Barnett Dawson passed away on Monday July 5, 2021, at St. Joseph's Hospice Care Center in Gulfport, MS. Her family was by her side. A private Celebration of Life will be held with family only. Donations in her memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or the charity of your choice. Virginia Clyde was...

Harold Verdin

Jul 5, 2021

Harold "David" Verdin, age 57, resident of St. Martin, passed away on July 5, 2021. David formerly worked as a stainless steel welder and tugboat captain. He was an avid golfer and loved riding motorcycles. He is survived by his mother Fannie M. Hayes and stepfather Tommy Hayes of St. Martin; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. No services...

Marion Kelly

Jul 5, 2021

Marion Gibson Kelly, age 76 of Saucier, passed away on Monday, July 5, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Sarah C. Gibson; her father, Robert J. Gibson; her sisters, Betty Johnson and Joann Wedgeworth; her brothers, James Gibson and Dallard Gibson; and her beloved daughter, Frances Elizabeth Kelly.

Marion is survived by...