OBITUARIES

Griff Nolan

Jul 3, 2021

Griff Cole Nolan, of the Kiln, age 83, passed away on Saturday, July 3, 2021. Riemann Family Funeral Home of Biloxi served the family.

Raburne Silkwood

Jul 3, 2021

Raburne Lloyd Silkwood, avid New Orleans Saints fan, Western movie enthusiast, accomplished child wrangler, baby shusher, and connoisseur of the perfect cup of black coffee, passed away peacefully at The Carpenter House of St. Joseph Hospice on Saturday, July 3, 2021, with his family by his side.

Raburne was born July 15, 1937 to the late Arrie...

Pauline Leonard

Jul 3, 2021

Pauline Smyly Leonard, age 97 of Gulfport, passed away on Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Saucier. She was a native of Laurel until 1979 when she and her mother, Pearl Smyly moved to Gulfport, MS to be near her only child, Paula. She enjoyed her life on the Coast and made many new friends, due to her fun, humorous personality....

Ricky Kahler

Jul 3, 2021

Ricky Stephen Kahler, age 69 of Gulfport, passed away on Saturday, July 3, 2021. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Gulfport, is serving the family.

Thomas Fairley

Jul 3, 2021

Thomas "Dewey" Fairley, age 77, passed away on July 3, 2021 in Gulfport. He was a lifelong resident of Gulfport. He is preceded in death by parents, Elbert and Lizzie Fairley; brother, Eddie Fairley; niece Kimberly Fairley; nephew, Keith Aycock. He is survived by his sister Helen Aycock of Gulfport; nieces and nephews, David Aycock (Donna) of Gulfport, Sharron...

Catherine Yates

Jul 3, 2021

Catherine "Cathy" Lundy Yates passed away on Saturday, July 3, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Raymond L. Jarrard, Ronald P. Carver and Chester Yates, her parents, Charles and Catherine Lundy, and her siblings, James Lundy, Kearney Lundy and Frankie Reeves. She is survived by her children, Linda J. Broadus, David Jarrard (Sharon) and Daniel Jarrard...

Karin Peterman

Jul 3, 2021

Karin C. Peterman, age 71, of Saucier, passed away on Saturday, July 3, 2021. Karin was born in Germany to Joseph and Gertrude Shields. Her life revolved around her grandchildren and she always put everyone else before herself. She is truly loved and will be deeply missed. She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by...

Joyce Dulier

Jul 2, 2021

Joyce Clinton Dulier (December 21, 1936 - July 2, 2021) - Resident of D'Iberville, MS Joyce Dulier, our beloved matriarch, was called home to the Lord from a life well lived. She was the rock that her family was anchored upon, and the central point from which they all radiated. First and foremost in her life was her faith...

David Faulk

Jul 2, 2021

David Ray Faulk, age 57 of Saucier, passed away on Friday, July 2, 2021. David was a native of Detroit,MI and longtime resident of Saucier,MS. He served his country in the U S Air Force and was in the National Guards 159th Maintainer Group. He retired as a security officer in the casino industry. He was preceded in death by...

Larry Hart

Jul 2, 2021

“Lil” Larry, our beloved angel on earth and miracle boy, departed this earth for his Heavenly home on Friday, July 2, 2021.

He was born to Vickie L. Wedgeworth Hutcherson on November 30, 2003, in Gulfport, MS. Larry was a member of the Pascagoula River Tribe, a descendant of the Pascagoulas.

Larry was preceded in...

Bradley Raye

Jul 1, 2021

Bradley Sisson Raye, age 59, of Gulfport, passed away on Sunday, June 27, 2021. Brad was preceded in death by his loving wife, Rhonda Giuffria Raye; and his father, Russell Raye. He is survived by his parents, Marilyn and Buddy Hammett of Biloxi; his brother, Bryan Caldwell (Kellee) of Gulfport; his niece, Claire Caldwell of Gulfport; his nephew, Reid...

Muriel Marcoux

Jul 1, 2021

Mrs. Muriel (Mickie) A. Marcoux of St. Martin, MS passed away on July 1, 2021 in Ocean Springs, MS. Mickie was born to Claire and Conrad Sargent on November 23, 1931 in Tyngsboro, MA. Mickie spent her happy childhood on the family farm with four siblings. As a young woman, she received her R.N. and worked as a nurse...

Francis McNeil, Sr.

Jul 1, 2021

Francis Paul McNeil, Sr., age 86, of Biloxi, passed away on July 1, 2021. Mr. McNeil was born in Dorchester, MA and served his country beginning in the United States Army and retired from the United States Air Force after 26 total years of service. He was a devout Catholic and faithful parishioner at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic...

Wanda LeJeune

Jul 1, 2021

Wanda LeJeune, age 91 of Gulfport passed away on July 1, 2021.

Mrs. LeJeune is going to Schoen Funeral Home in New Orleans, LA., where you may read a full obituary there.

Billy Black

Jul 1, 2021

Billy Black, age 89 of Kiln, MS., passed away on July 1, 2021. Billy was a native of Louisville, MS. He was a medic in the Army during the Korean War and was a member of the American Legion Post 1776. Billy worked for General Motors. He loved all sports and played college basketball. Mr. Black was preceded in death...

Kevin Helton

Jun 30, 2021

Kevin Lee Helton, age 67 of Biloxi, passed away on Wednesday, June 30, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his two daughters, Kay Lynn and Karla Dee; and his granddaughter, Lisa Marie.

Kevin is survived by his son, Kirk Lee Helton; his granddaughters, Kaylee and Luna; his grandsons, Kirk, Jr., Dominick, and Gabe; his...

Nancy Dubuisson

Jun 30, 2021

Nancy Ladner Dubuisson, 90, of Pass Christian died at her residence June 30, 2021 with her family at her side. She was born June 16, 1930 to Nicholas and Justina Cuevas Ladner. She was a graduate of Pass Christian High School, attended college and worked as a teacher with Harrison County Head Start. She later worked for Regina Company in...

Kathryn Reynolds

Jun 29, 2021

Kathryn L. Reynolds gained her Heavenly Wings Tuesday, June 29, 2021, surrounded by her family. She was born December 8, 1928 to Edgar and Alva Crabill in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was preceded in death by her daughter Karen Ann and her four sisters. Kathryn will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 56 years, Donald E. Reynolds; two...

Joan Simms

Jun 29, 2021

Joan Campbell Simms, age 88, passed away on June 29, 2021 in Vancleave. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Harold Simms; sisters, Donna Hanna and Mary Hull; brother, Robert Campbell; and grandsons, Cody and John Simms. She is survived by three children Cheryl Dobert (David Warren Dobert), William Harold Simms II (Sunae Simms), Wesley Ashton Simms...

Juanita Macdonald

Jun 29, 2021

Juanita Provost Macdonald passed away on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, at 6:40 AM at her home on Fourth Avenue, surrounded by her loving family.

Juanita is preceded in death by her husband, Fred Gray Macdonald Jr.; her father, William "Buddy" Provost; her mother, Sarah Nancy "Nannie" Lott; and her loving stepfather, Isaac Weston Lott.

She...