OBITUARIES

Donna Blackwell

Jan 2, 2021

Donna Lynn Blackwell, age 53 of Long Beach, passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2021.

The RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Long Beach, is serving the family.

Jean Peterman

Jan 2, 2021

Jean C. Peterman, age 90 of Gulfport, MS, passed away January 2, 2021. Jean was preceded in death by her loving husband, Douglas L. Peterman; her parents, Walter and Velma Cranford; and a granddaughter, Jena Peterman. Survivors include her children, Steve Peterman (Jan) of Gulfport, MS, Jenny Peterman of Austin, TX, Sammy Peterman (Joan)of Perkinston, MS; her grandchildren, Jana...

Helen Morgan

Jan 2, 2021

Helen Harrod Morgan passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on January 2, 2021. She was born May 16, 1939 in Gulfport, Mississippi. She graduated from Gulfport High School and the University of Southern Mississippi. She was an elected beauty at Gulfport High School, as well as all four years at University of Southern Mississippi. Helen was selected...

Carrie Hopper-Rau

Jan 1, 2021

Carrie L. Hopper-Rau, Age 77, passed away surrounded by her loving children into the arms of Jesus and gone to her Heavenly Father's home on 6/12/2021. She is preceded in death by her 1st husband of 35 years, Joe (Sonny) T. Hopper, Jr; her 2nd husband of 5 years, Bernard (Bernie) Rau; her parents, Dewitt and Mamie Louis Cook;...

Raymond Starrett

Jan 1, 2021

Raymond William Starrett age 55, a native of Muncie, IN and resident of Biloxi, MS passed away on Thursday, August 26, 2021 in Gulfport, MS.

He is preceded in death by his father, Henry D. Starrett; and a sister, Melissa R. Starrett.

Ray is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, April Starrett; his...

Gordon Jackson

Jan 1, 2021

Mr. Gordon Martin Jackson, age 88, of Biloxi, passed away Monday, August 9, 2021 at his residence.

Mr. Jackson was a native of Elizabethton, Tennessee and a resident of Biloxi at the time of his passing.  He was a graduate of Douglas High School in Elizabethton and he attended Norfolk State University in Norfolk, Virginia, where he...

Leroy Talton

Jan 1, 2021

Msgt. Leroy Talton Jr., age 72, a native of Goldsboro, NC and longtime resident of Biloxi, MS, passed away on July 3, 2021 in Biloxi. He was born to Edward Leroy Talton and Emma Mozingo Talton, who preceded him in death along with his wife, Willa Redmon Talton. Leroy is survived by his children, Russell Talton (Julie), Renate Woodward...

Johnnie Page, Jr.

Jan 1, 2021

Johnnie L. Page, Jr., age 79, of Woolmarket, MS, passed away on 8/20/2021.

Johnnie was a native of Derby, MS.  His hobbies included, hunting, fishing, gardening, reading and spending time with his family and friends.

Mr. Page was preceded in death by his wife, Sylvia Page; his father, Johnnie L. Page, Sr.; his mom, Mary...

Junsamoot Williams

Jan 1, 2021

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Junsamoot “Linn” Williams, age 69 of D’Iberville, passed away on Tuesday, November 2, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 38 years, C.T. Williams.

Linn is survived by her children, Decha Bootthanoo, Patty Neiper (Harold), and Eddie Wartha (Nancy); and her grandchildren, Bailey Bootthanoo, Timmy Bootthanoo, Ian Neiper, and...

Charles Perry

Jan 1, 2021

Charles E. Perry of Diamondhead, MS, passed away on Friday, January 1, 2021 in Gulfport, MS at the age of 84. He was preceded in death by his first wife Robbie Lee Perry, his adopted parents Joseph and Dot O'Leary, his mother Julia Perry, sisters Dee and Jean, brother Phil and his daughter Mary A. Brandt. He is survived...

Fred Hart

Jan 1, 2021

Frederick Harold Hart, age 72, of Biloxi, Mississippi passed away Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at Ocean Springs Hospital.   Fred was born May 1, 1949 in Vancouver, B.C., Canada, and moved with his family to the United States at age 11 months.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Harold H. Hart and Dorothy Irene Hart.

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Michelle Creel

Jan 1, 2021

Michelle Rena Creel, age 52  a lifelong resident of Biloxi, MS passed away on November 25, 2021 in Ocean Springs, MS.

A Memorial Service will be held on December 11, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at The Centerpoint Church  located at 6201 MS-57, Ocean Springs, MS 39564, where family and friends will gather to celebrate Michelle's life.

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Edward Aucoin

Jan 1, 2021

MSgt. Edward Michael Aucoin (USAF-Retired), age 89, passed away on July 16, 2021 in D'Iberville, Mississippi. He was born in Donaldsonville, LA in 1932, and has been a longtime resident of D'Iberville, since the 1960's. MSgt. Aucoin served two consecutive tours of duty in the Korean War for the United States Air Force, followed by a second career of...

Jacklyn Reed

Jan 1, 2021

Jacklyn Reed Kuhlman, age 56 of Biloxi, MS, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on May 21, 2021. She was born in Omaha, NE on July 30, 1964 to Kathryn Johnson and Ralph Reed. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 32 years, Mike Kuhlman; her mother and best friend Kathryn Johnson; and beloved sister Tammy...

Jeffrey Page

Jan 1, 2021

Jeffrey Adair Page of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away Friday, September 3, 2021, after only 43 years on this earth. Affectionally known as Jeff by most, “Frog” by his family and “PeeWee” by his friends, he leaves behind his beautiful wife, Randi, and two sons, Fisher (12) and Landry (9). He also leaves behind his mother, Teresa Ainsworth, and...

Alison Rayburn

Jan 1, 2021

Alison Regina Mangiaracina Rayburn, 48, of Gautier, MS, went home to Jesus on Monday, May 24th, 2021. She peacefully passed away in her home, surrounded by loved ones.

Alison was born in Gloucester County, New Jersey on April 14th, 1973. Alison loved God with all her heart, and trusted in his Word. She was a devoted wife,...

George Waddell

Jan 1, 2021

George Waddell, age 82, of Biloxi, passed away on February 3, 2021. He was preceded in death by his father, Jule Waddell; his mother, Ara Powell Waddell; 4 brothers, James Waddell, C.J. Waddell, Pete Waddell, and Sam Waddell; and a sister, Macy Bird. He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Bernice Stokes Waddell; his children, George Waddell,...

Donnie Doucet

Jan 1, 2021

Donnie Lee Doucet, age 63 of Crowley, Louisiana, passed away unexpectedly at 9:10 AM, Sunday, August 22, 2021 from COVID.

After graduating high school, Donnie worked offshore with his father for a short time before going into an IT/Tech career, where he worked for many companies, including his final job of being a voice engineer/specialist for Uniti...

Wayne Gleason

Jan 1, 2021

Wayne Morris Gleason, age 81, passed away on March 31, 2021 in Vancleave, MS. Mr. Gleason was a native of Hamilton, Ohio and lived there for many years. He also lived in Arkansas for several years before living his later years of life in Vancleave, MS. Wayne loved living in Vancleave, simply because he could go to the beach,...

Jeffrey Abel

Jan 1, 2021

Jeff went to eternal peace on Monday, December 1, 2021. He was born in Milwaukee, WI on March 26, 1960 and graduated from Oak Creek High School, Class of 1978.

Jeff was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed being outside. Hunting and fishing were Jeff's passions. You could always find Jeff preparing for his next season of hunting...