OBITUARIES

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...

Peggy Lee

Feb 14, 2021

On Sunday, February 14, 2021, the Lord saw fit to call Peggy Ann Lee home at the age of 68.  With the love of her life by her side, she passed away from an unexpected heart attack.  Peggy was born on August 24, 1952 in Bay St. Louis, MS to Charlie and Elouise Hoda, the fifth of eight children.  She was a resident...

Hildegard Pilihos

Feb 14, 2021

Hildegard Mathilde Stadler Pilihos, age 89, passed away on February 14, 2021 in Cibolo, Texas with her son Theodore and daughter-in-law Rosemarie by her side. She was born June 20, 1931 in Munich, Germany to Jacob and Theresia Stadler. She married Andrew A. Pilihos in Munich on April 1,1952. Hilda truly lived her life to the fullest through simple pleasures,...

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...