OBITUARIES

Barbara Cuevas

Feb 7, 2021

On Sunday, February 7, 2021 Barbara Elaine Cuevas, at the age of 77, went to her heavenly home. She was born in Gulfport, Mississippi on December 10, 1943. She was a life long resident of the Lizana Community and dedicated her life as the most loving Wife, Mother, and Grandmother to her family. She was reunited with her loving...

Harry Bell, Jr.

Feb 6, 2021

Harry Homer Bell, Jr., age 95, of Gulfport, passed away on Saturday, February 6, 2021.

Born in Hattiesburg on May 20, 1925, his parents were Harry (Judge) and Edith Walton Bell.  He attended Hattiesburg High School and joined the U.S. Army upon graduation in 1943.  He was sent to Auburn University under the Army Special Training Program...

Jack Brewer

Feb 6, 2021

Jack Brewer, age 81, of Long Beach, passed away on February 6, 2021. He was preceded in death by his wife, Shelba Brewer. He is survived by his son, Rick (Rayna) Brewer; a daughter, Candy (Donald) Smith; 2 grandchildren, Kaitlyn Brewer and Cory Behrens; and other relatives and friends. Mr. Brewer had a distinguished career as a sales representative...

Marazona Loree

Feb 6, 2021

With great sorrow, we announce that Marazona Dawn (Brown) Loree, aged 35, gently passed from this world on February 6th, 2021 in the home she shared with her beloved family located in Saucier, Mississippi. Marazona made her debut into this world on February 16th, 1985 in Pocahontas, Arkansas. She had a good childhood growing up with her beloved parents...

Shirley Hanstine

Feb 6, 2021

Shirley Marion Hanstine, age 94, of Gulfport, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2021. She was born in Pennsylvania to Marcus J. Van Loan and Beatrice Eldred Van Loan. She was a member of Bible Baptist Church for over 40 years. She was a cherished wife, daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. She was preceded in death by her...

Johnny Harmon

Feb 5, 2021

MSgt Johnny Miller Harmon, U.S. Air Force, Ret., age 87, of Biloxi, passed away on February 5, 2021. He was preceded in death by his father, Burl M. Harmon; his mother, Irma Welder; a grandson, Jason Kirchler; and a brother-in-law, Jack Wyatt. Mr. Harmon is survived by his wife of 62 years, Mary F. Harmon; 2 children, Ron Harmon (Pandy)...

Gary Horman

Feb 5, 2021

Gary Henry Horman, born in Woodbury, New Jersey on June 8, 1941, flew to his new life on Friday, February 5, 2021.

Gary was preceded to his Heavenly Father by his parents, Robert Henry Horman & Margaret Mary (Mae) Moore Horman; His Wife’s parents, Lloyd & Ida Catchot; and His Sisters, Patricia Horman McIntosh (Mack) & Jeannie...

Joseph Castiglia

Feb 5, 2021

Our Dad, Joseph Castiglia, left this world for a better place on February 5, 2021, at the age of 84. His life was well lived and he was well loved. Joe was the son of Vincent and Lena Bell Castiglia and had 5 siblings, Pete, Vincent, Frank, Geneva and Rose Marie, who all preceded him in death, as well as...

Doris Smith

Feb 5, 2021

Elaine M. Smith was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, February 5, 2021. Elaine had been a resident of Gulfport since 1994.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy W. Smith, Sr; daughter, Sheleen Golden; parents, Bill and Annell Murff; sister, Betty Clark; and brother, W.L. “Buddy” Murff. She is survived by her...

John Barnes

Feb 4, 2021

John Robert “Bobby” Barnes, age 83, of Long Beach, passed away on February 4, 2021. Bobby was born in Jackson, MS and was a lifelong resident of Long Beach.  He served honorably in the U.S. Navy and retired from the trade of carpentry.  He took pride in his ability to build and create out of wood. He was preceded in death...

Perry Wingo

Feb 4, 2021

Perry B. Wingo, age 94, of Gulfport, passed away on February 4, 2021. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Vernon Wingo; his mother, Cecile Modale Wingo; a son, Michael P. Wingo; and his twin brother, Terry C. Wingo. He is survived by his wife, Jewel Quay Wingo; a daughter, Donna K. Addison (Jimmy); his grandchildren:  Jordan Addison...

Catherine Fusek

Feb 4, 2021

Catherine Lynn Shaw Summers Fusek, of Saucier, recently passed in Gulfport, MS. She was born on August 12, 1962 and went home to be with the Lord on February 4, 2021. Catherine, 58, was wife to George, mother to Danny and Mawmaw to Jasmine, Juliette, and Landon. She was a retired registered nurse with 30 years of service in...

Sarah Commander

Feb 3, 2021

Sarah “GRANNY” Aldridge Commander, age 97, of Biloxi, passed away on February 3, 2021.

Sarah was a longtime resident of Biloxi. For many years Mrs. Commander was cared for by her nephew, Ken Aldridge, and a dear friend, Mrs. Maria Broome.  She was one of ten children.

Sarah was preceded in death by her parents,...

Charles Walley, Sr.

Feb 3, 2021

Charles “Ray” Walley Sr., age 68, of Gulfport, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2021. Ray was born in Lucedale, MS to the late R.E. “Ed” Walley and Annie Rae Eubanks Walley.  He was a retired Deputy Chief with Gulfport Fire Department where he worked for 30 years and retired. He was also a firefighter with Stennis for 15 years. Ray...

Nicolette Phillips

Feb 3, 2021

Nicolette Michelle Phillips, age 20, of Long Beach, passed away on February 3, 2021. Nicolette was born in Gulfport to Michael Vance Phillips and Jeanne Marie Green Torres.  She was a bright and beautiful free spirit and was active in her school activities.  She was a cheerleader and dancer.  She was deeply loved by her family and many friends and will be...

Carolyn Cogley

Feb 3, 2021

Carolyn J. Cogley, age 84, formerly of Long Beach, passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2021, in Biloxi. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Quick and Evie Webb Quick; her brothers, Curtis Quick, Paul Quick, and Bryan Quick; and her sisters, Donna Quick Talley, Ima Jean Quick, and Charlotte Quick. She is survived by her children,...

Katherine Lothes

Feb 3, 2021

Katherine Lothes, age 67, of Branson, Missouri passed away on Feb 3, 2021.

Alice Smallwood

Feb 2, 2021

Alice Joy Reeves Smallwood, age 93, of Dallas, TX, passed away on February 2, 2021, in Dallas. Mrs. Smallwood was born in Yazoo City, MS and married John Melvin Smallwood, Sr.  She was a member of First Baptist church. She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents, Phillip and Margaret Reeves She is survived by her son, John Melvin...

Lottie Malley

Feb 2, 2021

Lottie L. Necaise Malley, age 86, a resident of Hancock Co., passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, February 2, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Cloza Necaise and Adrine Ladner; siblings, Nathan Necaise, Elsie Cuevas, Tommy Necaise, Dorothy Deschamp, Latham Necaise, and Helen Necaise.

Mrs. Lottie is survived by her...

Geraldine Huber

Feb 2, 2021

Age 79, passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2021. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Rd., Gulfport served the family.