OBITUARIES

Charles Geary

Feb 14, 2021

Charles (Chuck) Geary Jr, 86, of New Augusta went home to be with his Lord and Savior on February 14, 2021.  He was born on June 24, 1934 in Braintree, MA to the late Charles Geary Sr. and Mabel Geary (Wentworth). Mr. Geary was an active member of Calvary Baptist Church in Petal, MS where he served as Chairman of...

Gary Cuff

Feb 13, 2021

Gary Parker Cuff age 72, a native of New London, CT, and resident of Gulfport, MS passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2021 in Gulfport. He is survived by his loving wife of over 47 years, Serafina E. Cuff; his children, Robert Cuff (Shelly), Joseph Cuff (Life Partner, Rick), Cynthia Cuff (Norris); his sister, Gayle Childers; grandchildren, Roy Cooper,...

Ella Jackson

Feb 13, 2021

Ella C. Jackson, age 85, passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Dean L. Jackson; her grandson, Christopher Dean Jackson; her parents, Edward and Elsie Howell; and her siblings, Roy Howell, Iris Parker and Brian Howell.

She is survived by her sons, Terry D. Jackson (Kay) of...

Charles Beatty

Feb 13, 2021

With great sorrow we remember the passing of Charles Beatty of Pass Christian, MS. Known to his friends as "Charlie" or sometimes "Charlie the Tuna." He was a rare and gifted individual with a wonderful sense of humor and a deep love of humanity. Charlie grew up in the South Bronx, NYC. He graduated from DeWitt Clinton High School...

Gracie Rester

Feb 12, 2021

Gracie Lucinda Rester, age 45, of the Standard community, went to be with our Lord on Friday February 11, 2021. Gracie is survived by her husband of 24 years, Burdic “Joe” Rester; her mother, Liz Cuevas; her brother, Joey Cuevas; her brother in laws, Glen (Crystal) Rester, Jody (Miranda) Rester; sister in law, Sandra (Don) Green; her mother in...

James Cockrell

Feb 12, 2021

James Derrell (J.D.) Cockrell, USN Ret., age 96, passed away on February 12, 2021. He was preceded in death by his father James Fenton Cockrell; mother Verna Russell; and daughter-in-law Sue Cockrell. Survivors include his wife of 60 years Sandra Cockrell; children, Mike and Bob (Jennifer); granddaughter, Rhendi Cotney (Tyler); and two great grand children. He was born in...

Edith Payne

Feb 12, 2021

Edith Marie Payne,age 63 of Gulfport, MS, passed away on Friday, February 12, 2021 in Gulfport.

Mrs. Payne was preceded in death by her father, James Freddie Jones, Sr.; her sister, Kathy Jean Pittman; and her brother, James F. Jones, Jr.

Survivors include her loving mother, Delores Jones of Gulfport; and her friends and co-workers...

Florence Baumgartner

Feb 12, 2021

Mrs. Lorraine Baumgartner, age 94, passed away peacefully in Gulfport on February 12, 2021. She was born in Oak Park, Illinois to Henry Lewis Smith and Martha Beatrice Davies Smith. After graduation from high school, she began a career as a cost account, which is where she met her husband of 61 years, Elmer Baumgartner. Elmer and Lorraine loved...

Doris Sprouse

Feb 12, 2021

Doris Jean Sprouse, 93, Gulfport, MS passed peacefully on Friday, February 12, 2021 after a short stay at Ocean Springs hospital.

She graduated from Hopewell High School in Virginia in 1945. After she graduated, she attended nursing school at Johnston Willis Hospital. Upon receiving her nursing certificate, she worked as a registered nurse for 50 years at...

Arlen Essary

Feb 12, 2021

Arlen Earl Essary, age 64 of Brooklyn, MS, passed away on Friday, February 12, 2021. He was a native of Brooklyn, MS and graduated from F.C.A.H.S. in the class of 1975, with so many memories and accomplishments. Arlen was a SSgt in the United States Air Force for more than 17 years of service.  He was a tanker hauler for...

Terry Cook

Feb 11, 2021

Terry Lane Cook age 73, a resident of Kiln, passed away on February 11, 2021 in Covington, LA. Riemann Family Funeral Home, Kiln Delisle Road is serving the family. Share memories, condolences and photos at www.riemannfamily.com

John Leonhard

Feb 10, 2021

John R. Leonhard, age 91, a native of Wisconsin and a resident of Pass Christian, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2021. John was a native of Wisconsin.  He served 22 years in the U.S. Army.   John was in the Korean War where he was wounded in action and received the Purple Heart.  John was retired from being a truck driver instructor, driving semi-trucks,...

Katherine Chasse

Feb 10, 2021

Katherine “Katie” Chasse, 65 of Bay St Louis MS passed away on February 9, 2021. Katie was a native of southern Maryland but had traveled all over the world. She played soccer throughout the US and Europe, but soccer was only one of her many passions. Her main passion was the people she surrounded herself with. She was known...

Thomas Drake

Feb 10, 2021

Thomas “Bubby” Patrick Drake age 27, born April 19,1993, a native of Columbus, Ohio and a resident of Pass Christian, MS passed away on February 10, 2021. He is preceded in death by his father, Thomas Paul Drake; and his grandfathers, Thomas Glen Drake and James Rittgers. Bubby is survived by his mother, Pamela (Lee) Dowell of Columbus, Ohio; his...

Chandler Cheek

Feb 10, 2021

Chandler Smith Cheek, age 84, of Biloxi, passed away on February 10, 2021.

RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Biloxi is serving the family

Harry Hull

Feb 9, 2021

Harry Rourke Hull, Jr, age 83, of Pass Christian, passed away on February 9, 2021. He was born in New Orleans, LA on April 28, 1937 to Harry R. Hull, Sr. and Evelyn Hull.  He attended St. Matthias Grammar School and completed high school and two years of Junior college at St. Joseph Seminary in St. Benedict. LA.  He spent one year...

Victoria Bankston

Feb 8, 2021

Victoria “Vivian” Chest Bankston, age 75 of Biloxi, passed away on Monday, February 8, 2021. She was preceded in death by her two husbands, Raymond Chest, Sr. and Jack Bankston; her grandson, Raymond Chest, III; and her brothers, Ray and Jake Sitterly. Vivian is survived by her daughters, Patty Yearout (Tommy), Tina Robbinson, Mellisa Loos (Tom), and Janice J....

Mary Wine

Feb 8, 2021

Mary Ann Wine age 72, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on February 8, 2021 in Meadville, MS. She is preceded in death by her father, Frank Fortenberry; her mother, Peggy Fortenberry; and a brother, Mitch Fortenberry. Mary Ann is survived by her loving husband of over 50 years, Richard M. Wine; her son and daughter in law, Richard...

Lewis Mason

Feb 8, 2021

Lewis Mason, age 83 of Gulfport, passed away on Monday, February 8, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Russell and Myranda Calhoun Mason and his brother, Melvin Mason.

He is survived by his wife, Audrey Mason; children, Corey Mason, Russell Mason, Mark Mason, Matthew Mason, Debbie Miller and Timothy Mason; and grandchildren,...

John DiNardo

Feb 8, 2021

John was born in Brooklyn, New York on December 20, 1943. He was a graduate of Fordham University and he proudly served in the U.S. Marines. John was married to Holly Michele (Barrios), they were married 20 years. John worked as a Systems Engineer for U.S. Customs and Border Protection for the last twenty years, his work ethic was...