OBITUARIES

Sherwood Goff

Feb 20, 2021

Our Daddy, Sherwood Lunsford Goff, Sr., 101 years and 6 months old, passed away peacefully surrounded by those who cherished, respected, and loved him dearly on Saturday, February 20, 2021, at the home he built for us in Saucier. Daddy was born on August 4, 1919, in McLain, MS, and was the eldest of four sons born to Sherwood...

Misty O'Neal

Feb 19, 2021

Misty Sue Kempson O'Neal, age 35 of Gulfport, passed away Friday, February 19, 2021 at Singing River Hospital in Ocean Springs, MS. She was born in Lafayette, LA, on February 25, 1985, to Kevin Keith Kempson and Darla Denise Kempson. As a child, Misty was always willing to help whether it was on her grandparents' fruit stand or in...

Ronald Boone

Feb 19, 2021

Ronald Maurice Boone of Ocean Springs, MS died unexpectedly on February 19, 2021, he was 61. Ron was born, in Helena, MT to Thomas and Loretta (Smith) Boone, who preceded him in death. He graduated from Helena High School and joined the Navy Seabees shortly after, making it a career in which he served 24 years. He retired from...

Ollie Mae Yarborough

Feb 19, 2021

Our beloved mother, Ollie Mae Tenney Yarborough of Waveland, MS passed away February 19th, 2021 at the age of 91 in the comfort of her home.

She was born on a farm in Northern Mississippi with twelve siblings during the Great Depression, leading her to become a strong, independent woman of faith.  She spent her entire life...

Bertha Dodge

Feb 19, 2021

Bertha Carolyn Dodge, born to Elvin and Raebelle Ball, age 80, passed away and went to be with the Lord on February 19, 2021. She is survived by her daughter Elizabeth. Carolyn was a musician her whole life, a piano teacher, and played piano for her home church for 30+ years. She was also a social worker for the...

James Bailey

Feb 19, 2021

James “Richard” Bailey, Jr., age 43, of Saucier, passed away on February 19, 2021. He was preceded in death by his father, James Richard Bailey, Sr.; and his maternal and paternal grandparents. He is survived by his wife of 5 years, Melissa Bailey of New Jersey; his mother, Mary G. Bailey, of Saucier; his children, Jaimee Bailey and Jacob...

Thomas Randazzo

Feb 18, 2021

Thomas Michael “Tommy” Randazzo, age 53, of Long Beach, passed away on February 18, 2021. He was preceded in death by his father, Sal Randazzo; his grandmother, Barbara Jones; and an aunt, Carleen Beavers. He is survived by his mother, Bonnie Randazzo; his siblings, Bryan Randazzo and Chrissy (David) Duncan; a nephew, Logan Randazzo; aunts, uncles, and many cousins....

Martin Schultz, Jr.

Feb 18, 2021

“Punkin” Martin Schultz, Jr., age 72, passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2021, at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport. Punkin was born on January 7, 1949, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to his late parents, Eva Merle and Martin Schultz, Sr.  The family moved to the MS Gulf Coast in 1958 where he became a lifelong resident.  He graduated from Gulfport High School...

Joe Barlow

Feb 18, 2021

Joe F. Barlow Sr., age 86, of the St. Martin Community in Biloxi, passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2021 at his home surrounded by those he loved. Joe was a native of Hazlehurst, MS and Lake Village, Arkansas.  He earned his BSE from Arkansas A&M and earned his MS from the University of Arkansas, in Fayetteville.  He was a U.S....

Virginia Harkey

Feb 18, 2021

Mrs. Virginia Gertrude Harkey, age 90, passed away on February 18, 2021, at The Carpenter House at St. Joseph Hospice in Gulfport, MS. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport is assisting the family with arrangements.

Frances Hubman

Feb 17, 2021

Age 66, passed away on February 17, 2021. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport served the family.

Lon Elledge

Feb 17, 2021

Lon Elledge, 67. My beloved husband and best friend passed away on February 17, 2021. He is survived by his wife of almost 14 years, Cathy, also of Gulfport; his son Jason Elledge, 42; daughter-in-law Shannon; grandson Carter, 10; grandaughters Mckayla, 18 and Debra 15, of Pensacola, FL; mother, Willa Elledge of Kennewick, WA; brother Gary of Yakima, WA;...

Elizabeth Bailey

Feb 16, 2021

Elizabeth Ann Bailey, age 56, passed away February 16, 2021 at the Carpenter House in Gulfport. Elizabeth, known as “Liz” by her family, was born May 12, 1964, in Gulfport, MS.  Liz was very loving. Her hobbies were dancing, drawing, and playing basketball.  She also loved playing with her nieces and nephews. She loved to play with children and loved her...

Gary Tallman

Feb 16, 2021

Gary Lynn Tallman, 73 of Gulfport, passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2021. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Gulfport, served the family.

Mary Franklin

Feb 16, 2021

Mary Lisa Fairley Franklin, age 55, of the Nugent community, passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2021. Mary was born March 30, 1965 in Gulfport and was a graduate of Harrison Central High School. She was co-founder of Fairley Tire & Rubber Disposal in Lumberton, from which she retired due to health reasons. She was preceded in death by...

Denise Rednour

Feb 16, 2021

Denise Anne Rednour (Davis), a long-time resident of Long Beach, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on the 16th of February 2021, with family and friends surrounding her. Denise was born in Denver, Colorado, to William and Dolores Davis. She grew up in Littleton, Colorado, Santa Maria, CA, and Slidell, LA. While attending Slidell High school, she met the love of her...

Irmgard Hart

Feb 16, 2021

Irmgard Hart, born in Maiktiönten, Germany in 1937, passed away on February 16, 2021 in Gulfport, Mississippi. Private interment will be held at Biloxi National Cemetery, Biloxi, MS. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Gulfport served the family. www.RiemannFamily.com

Ramona Hopstein

Feb 15, 2021

Ramona "Mona" Gail Hopstein, age 62 of Gulfport, passed away on Monday, February 15, 2021. Mona was a native of Mississippi and a 1976 Graduate of Gulfport High School. She was employed with Gulfport City Schools, Gulfport, Mississippi from 1976 until her retirement October 2015. She held multiple positions over her 39 years with the District, well known and loved...

Eva Cuevas

Feb 15, 2021

Eva Gay Ladner Cuevas, age 79, of Pass Christian, passed away on February 15, 2021. Mrs. Cuevas was born to Xavier and Lucretia Williams Ladner.  She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, whose home was open to all. She was preceded in death by her parents; grandson, Justin Holley; siblings, Lois Cuevas, Marie Favre, and Arthur Lee Ladner. She...

Anna Swiatowy

Feb 15, 2021

Anna Rose Swiatowy, age 59, a longtime resident of Biloxi, passed away in Ocean Springs, MS on Monday, February 15, 2021 surrounded by her family. She was the Civilian Personnel Liaison for the 81st Training Support Squadron at Keesler Air Force Base.  “Ms. Anna,” as she was affectionately referred to, dedicated 41 years of her life to serving our Air...