OBITUARIES

Yvonne Spiers

Feb 1, 2021

Yvonne Garriga Spiers, age 85, passed away on Monday, February 1, 2021 in Gulfport, MS. She retired from the garment factory and was a member of St. Matthew Catholic Church in White Cypress Community. She was preceded in death by her parents Sidney and Eula Mae Moran Garriga, one brother Laverne Garriga, three sisters Earlyne Malley, Jeanette Garriga and...

Louis DeJean

Feb 1, 2021

Louis Joseph DeJean, age 85 of Gulfport, passed away on Monday, February 1, 2021. He was a native of St. Bernard Parish, LA and was a member of the National Guard.  He retired as a carpenter and iron worker. Louis was preceded in death by his mother, Lillian L. Munter; his father, Eugene DeJean; his brothers, Eugene DeJean, Jr., Leon...

William Power, Jr.

Feb 1, 2021

William Joseph (Bill) Power, Jr., peacefully passed away on Monday, February 1, 2021, at the age of 84. Born on August 16, 1936 in New Orleans, LA, he is survived by his beloved wife of 35 years, Janet Saucier Power, his children, William Power, III (Amor), Becky Power, Stacey Ladner (Brett), Brent Anderson (Maureen), and Amy Power (Mark), 12...

Claiborne Fayard

Jan 31, 2021

C.J. “Buck” Fayard, age 84, of Pass Christian, passed away on January 31, 2021. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ann Fayard; an infant daughter, Rachel Ann Fayard; his father, C.J. “Tebo” (Hilda) Fayard, Sr.; and his mother, Eva Koolsbergen. Mr. Fayard is survived by his children, Melanie (Lex) Harshbarger; Regina (Richard) Warren, Rebecca (Derris) Watts, Tracy...

Diana Harris

Jan 31, 2021

Diana Lynn Peacock-Harris fell asleep in death on January 31, 2021. She was born October 17, 1949, in Fitzsimons Army Hospital in Denver, Colorado.

She is survived by her husband of 20 years, Wayne Herman Harris; four siblings, Thomas Jay Roberts (Robbie), Phillip LeRoy Roberts and wife Carol, Guy McDowell Roberts and wife Darlene, and Cheryl Dean...

Ethan Steele

Jan 31, 2021

Ethan Ryan Steele passed away on Sun day, January 31, 2021. He was 19. Ryan was a native and lifelong  resident of Waveland, MS. He was preceded in death by his grandmothers, Libby Armstrong and Debbie King and great-grandmother Jacquelyn Reynolds. He  is survived by his parents, David Perks and Nicole Copenhaver, his siblings, Kyden Perks, Caymen Perks, Emily Perks, Olivia Perks...

Oliver Young

Jan 31, 2021

Oliver Gray Young age 66, born in Biloxi and resident of D’iberville, MS, passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2021 in Ocean Springs, MS. He was preceded in death by his father, Harold Gray Young; his stepfather, Lee Francis, and his father-in-law, Verlon Lloyd Garlotte. He is survived by his loving wife of over 46 years, Mary Evelyn Garlotte Young;...

Katherine Southwick

Jan 30, 2021

Beloved wife Katherine Southwick born on May 2,1954, married to her best friend and soulmate, Master Sgt. John C. Southwick for 44 wonderful years, departed for heaven on January 30, 2021. Katherine is survived by her husband, John; their two daughters, Tammy Wahl and Jeanie Smith; 7 grandkids; 8 great grandkids; as well as her brother, Gary Etter, his...

Peggy Stablier

Jan 29, 2021

Peggy T. Stablier, age 79, of Gulfport, passed away on January 29, 2021.

Peggy was a homemaker.  She loved working puzzles and word searches.

Mrs. Stablier was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony S. Stablier, Sr., her daughters, Sierra Jefferson and Sarah Stablier; and her stepson, Gordon Stablier.

Peggy is survived by...

James R. "Joe" Clarke, Sr.

Jan 28, 2021

James R. “Joe” Clarke, Sr., age 85, passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2021.

Mr. Clarke was born on July 11, 1935 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Mr. & Mrs. W.T. Clarke. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and the Mississippi National Guard. A long-time resident of Long Beach, Mr. Clarke was employed with...

Ransom Marshall

Jan 28, 2021

Master Ransom A. Marshall passed away January 28, 2021, at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport, MS. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport, is assisting the family with arrangements.

Earl Coats

Jan 28, 2021

Earl Coats of Biloxi, Mississippi passed away on Jan 28, 2021. Earl’s loved ones are composing Earl’s obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Elmer Felts

Jan 27, 2021

Elmer Herman Felts, age 76, passed away on January 27th, 2021, at Memorial Hospital of Gulfport. "Mo," as he was affectionately known by those who loved him, began his earthly journey on August 30th, 1944, in Shawano, Wisconsin, to Elmer O. Felts and Anna M. Felts. Upon graduating from Neenah High School, he enlisted in the United States Navy...

Joyce Boxx

Jan 27, 2021

Joyce Carol Boxx, age 82, of Gulfport, passed away on January 27, 2021. Joyce was a native of Wiggins, MS. She was a retail manager and loved gardening. Her greatest achievement was raising her four children. Mrs. Boxx was preceded in death by her husband, James O. Boxx; her grandson, Brandon J. Terrell; and her great granddaughter, Emeriella L....

Priscilla Day

Jan 27, 2021

Priscilla Lee Day, age 90 of Gulfport, passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2021. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Gulfport, is serving the family.

Pamela Slade

Jan 27, 2021

Pamela Ruth Slade, age 66, passed away on January 27, 2021 in Gulfport, Mississippi. Pamela was born in Marion, Virginia and was a resident of Gulfport, MS. She served in the United States Air Force and in her free time enjoyed bowling, cruising, hunting and fishing. Pamela was preceded in death by her son, Brian Hinote; and her parents, Charles...

Mary Saucier

Jan 27, 2021

Mary Ladner Saucier, age 72, of Pass Christian, passed away on January 27, 2021. Mary was born and raised on the Coast and was a homemaker. She was a parishioner at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earvis J. Saucier, Jr.; her longtime companion, Robert Beauvais, Sr.; her parents, Fernand Ladner, Sr....

Helaine Vindich

Jan 27, 2021

Helaine Eleanor Vindich age 84 of Gautier, MS passed away on January 27, 2021. At her request she will be returned to lay to rest in her hometown of Fredericksburg, VA. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 13872 Lemoyne Blvd in West Jackson County is serving the family.

Beverly Sanders

Jan 27, 2021

Mrs. Beverly Graham Sanders, age 66, passed away on January 27, 2021, at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport, MS. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport, MS, is assisting the family with arrangements.

Richard Park, IV

Jan 27, 2021

Dr. Richard Avery Park IV, age 82, of Diamondhead, passed away January 27, 2021 in Biloxi. Richard is survived by his wife Darlene; his daughters Leigh Park of Diamondhead, and Holly Park of Penn Valley, CA; his sisters, Beverly (John) Sullivan of Marion, AR, and Candace (Thomas) Garrett of Grenada, MS; and several cousins, nieces, and nephews. He was...