OBITUARIES

Steven Davis

May 21, 2021

Steven Coy Davis, a long-time resident of Bay St. Louis, MS died on May 21, 2021 after a valiant battle with cancer. Steve was born in Key West, Florida on February 8, 1957 to the late Coy and Edith Davis. Steve was a graduate of Long Beach High School (1975) and Perkinston Junior College (1977). Survivors include his sisters...

Robert Finley, Jr.

May 21, 2021

Robert E. "Eddie" Finley, Jr., also lovingly known as Dad and Popple, age 59 of Biloxi, entered his heavenly home on May 21, 2021. Eddie was born on February 14, 1962 in Gulfport to Betty Jane Mason Finley and Robert E. Finley, Sr. Eddie was the type of person that would literally give someone the shirt off his back...

Christeen Ladner

May 21, 2021

Christeen Geraci Ladner went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 21, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her husband of 54 years,Lionel Lloyd Ladner, Jr., her children Brett J. Ladner (Stacey), Rachel L. Denley (Ronney), Rayne L. Serio (Alfred), her sisters Charlene Geraci, and Carmella Geraci (Judy), her brother Jacob "Jake" Geraci...

Ronald Phillips

May 21, 2021

On Thursday, May 20, 2021, Ronald "Ronnie" Phillips, Jr. passed away suddenly in Brookhaven, MS. He was a lifelong resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Ronnie was preceded in death by his father, Ronald Phillips, Sr., his mother, Dorothy Phillips; and his sister, Candy Phillips Tutor. He will be remembered forever by his sons, Ronald Phillips, III, Cameron Phillips,...

Jaré Barkley

May 21, 2021

In the late morning of Friday, May 21, 2021, Dr.  Jaré Lyons Barkley departed his earthly home in the arms of his wife Mary Anne and began his journey to his eternal home into the arms of Jesus Christ his Savior.

Jaré’s life began November 29, 1928, in King’s Daughters Hospital of Greenville, Mississippi, when parents Dr....

Alicia Hendricks

May 20, 2021

Alicia Lu Hendricks, age 68 of Gulfport, passed away on Thursday, May 20, 2021. She was a native of Eatontown, New Jersey. Alicia earned an Associate Degree in Elementary Education and was a lifetime employee of Island View Casino Gift Shop. She was a featured artist at USM Gulfport Coast Library, where her glasswork exhibit was shown for four months....

William Walter

May 19, 2021

William "Billy" Stephan Walter, age 79 of Biloxi, passed away Wednesday, May 19, 2021. Billy was preceded in death by his parents, Francis M. "Shorty" Walter and Olga Egeditch Walter. He is survived by his children, Michael S. (Amy) Covert of Texarkana, AR, Dana Walter (Gary) Slavett of Sherman Oaks, CA, William "Will" B. (Ashley) Walter of New Orleans, LA...

William "Billy" Walter

May 19, 2021

William "Billy" Stephan Walter, age 79 of Biloxi, passed away Wednesday, May 19, 2021.

Billy was preceded in death by his parents, Francis M. "Shorty" Walter and Olga Egeditch Walter.

He is survived by his children, Michael S. (Amy) Covert of Texarkana, AR, Dana Walter (Gary) Slavett of Sherman Oaks, CA, William "Will" B. (Ashely)...

Ronald Pierotich

May 19, 2021

Ronald Charles "Ron" Pierotich, age 85 of Biloxi, passed away May 19, 2021. Ron was the son of Hilda and John Joseph "Specks" Pierotich. He graduated from Notre Dame High School's class of 1953. Following graduation, he attended the University of Southern Mississippi. He married his high school sweetheart, Judy Ewing, on June 26, 1955, and settled in Biloxi...

Susan Ramsey

May 18, 2021

Susan Asher Ramsey, 61 of Pass Christian, passed away on May 18, 2021. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 9113 Kiln DeLisle Road, Pass Christian is serving the family.

Mary Bordeaux Hickman

May 18, 2021

Mary Jane, 73, who loved to be called "Momma" by her kids and "Grandma" by her grandkids, departed her loving family on May 18, 2021. Anybody that knows Mary knows how much she was loved. She was an amazing wife, mother, and grandmother. She was blessed to find two loves and an uh-oh (Terry Grippen). She was married to...

Betty Jones

May 18, 2021

Betty Lane Cox Jones, age 91, passed away on Tuesday, May 18 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Martha and William Cox. Betty was married for 62 years to Robert "Bob" Jones until his passing in November of 2010. Betty and Bob moved from Natchez, MS to Gulfport with their two children in 1965. They were...

Christopher Spayde

May 18, 2021

Christopher Sean Spayde, age 52 of Long Beach, passed away on May 18, 2021. Sean was born on July 24, 1968 in Gulfport MS. He was a 1986 Graduate of Long Beach Senior High in Long Beach MS. He attended Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College and The University of Southern Mississippi where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree. Sean continued...

Susan Delaney

May 17, 2021

Susan Renee Delaney, age 55 of Gulfport, passed away on Monday, May 17, 2021. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Gulfport, is serving the family.

Robert Edwards

May 17, 2021

Robert Lawrence Edwards, age 54, passed away on May 17, 2021 in Gulfport, Mississippi. Formerly of Elk Grove, IL. He is survived by his spouse, Alice Schaefer; parents, Larry and Betty Edwards; sisters, Beth (Michael) Genender and Gwen Edwards; niece, Zowie Genender; many aunts, uncles and cousins; and close friend, Peter Barnett. He is preceded in death by his...

Brittany Redmond

May 17, 2021

Brittany Hope Redmond, age 31 passed away on Monday, 5/17/2021 of an accidental overdose after a long, brave battle with addiction. She is survived by her parents, Bidwell and Hope Redmond; her sister, Victoria (Jennifer) Redmond; her partner Sheri Alspaugh; aunts, Felicia Martin and Terrie Walker; many cousins, an even larger number of friends and of course, her beloved...

F. Hutchins

May 17, 2021

Mr. F. Peter Hutchins, age 84, passed away at his home in Pass Christian on May 17, 2021. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 19130 Commission Road, Long Beach is assisting the family with arrangements.

Nettie Warfield

May 15, 2021

Nettie Jo Warfield, age 79 of Mobile, Alabama, passed away peacefully and went on to be with the Lord on May 15, 2021. She was born in Mobile, AL and was a longtime resident of Gulfport, MS. She was the daughter of Reverend Edward and Nettie Carter. She married the love of her life, Charlie William Warfield, Jr. Nettie...

Tyler Bracknell

May 15, 2021

Tyler Allen Lane Bracknell, age 26, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 15, 2021. Tyler was a resident in Harrison County. He worked for Absolute Construction and he loved to spend time hunting and fishing. Tyler was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Wilbur & Laura Isaacs, Raymond & Marie Bracknell, George & Alice Cone and Barbara Davenport; his grandfather,...

Ginger Trochesset

May 14, 2021

Ginger Ross Trochesset, age 82 of Woolmarket, passed away Friday, May 14, 2021 in Woolmarket. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wallace and Doris Ross; a brother, John Ross; a sister, Sylvia Page; and a grandson, Matt Rog. Ginger is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, Ed Trochesset Jr; her children, Debbie Collins (William), Bob...