OBITUARIES

Fairelma Hughes

Jan 26, 2021

We often suffer, but we are never crushed. Even when we don’t know what to do we never give up. In times of trouble, God is with us, and when we are knocked down, we get up again. 2Corithians 4: 8-9 Mrs. Fairelma Jean Butler Hughes was born on February 7, 1957 in Chicago, Illinois to the union of...

Bobbie Fenton

Jan 26, 2021

Bobbie Jo Robertson Fenton, age 70 of Gulfport, passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jason H. Robertson, Jr. and Lois H. Robertson; and her sister, Janet L. Harrison. Bobbie Jo is survived by her son, Jonathan David Fenton and his father, David Fenton; her sister, Sandie Kaye Cassidy; her niece,...

James Buchanan

Jan 26, 2021

James Buchanan of Biloxi, Mississippi passed away on Jan 26, 2021. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Barney O'Neal

Jan 26, 2021

Mr. Barney Waco O’Neal, 84, of Saucier, a loving husband, father of four children, and grandfather, passed away on January 26, 2021, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Barney was born February 26, 1936, in Vancleave, the son of the late William and Sabra Jane Kates O’Neal. Barney was a preacher during his lifetime. He retired from...

Diana Moore

Jan 26, 2021

Mrs. Diana Lynn Moore, 73, of Diamondhead, passed away on January 26, 2021, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Diana was born March 27, 1947, in San Bernardino, CA. She was an avid and accomplished golfer. She was a member of the Southern Mississippi Choir, where she was a soprano singer that thoroughly loved singing. She was...

Sandy Sumrall

Jan 26, 2021

Sandy Sue Whisenant Sumrall, age 63 of Gulfport, passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2021.

RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Gulfport, is serving the family.

Doris Vuyovich

Jan 25, 2021

Doris Collins Vuyovich, age 93, of Gulfport, passed away on January 25, 2021.

Doris Graduated from St. John High School and was retired from Mississippi Power Co, after working as a Customer Service Rep. for 32 years.  She was a member of St. James Catholic Church where she served on the Altar Society.

Mrs. Vuyovich...

Jimmie Fortner

Jan 25, 2021

Mrs. Jimmie Lou Fortner, age 81 of Gulfport, passed away on Monday, January 25, 2021 at Memorial Hospital of Gulfport. She was born in Sumrall, MS, and a native of the Brooklyn and Janice communities, where she attended high school. She was a resident of Gulfport for 54 years. Jimmie loved watching television and reading. Jimmie was preceded in...

Robert Ford

Jan 25, 2021

Robert Nathaniel Ford age 79, a native of Erwin, TN and resident of D’Iberville, MS passed away on January 25, 2021 in Biloxi, MS. Robert Ford went to be with his lord and savior Jesus Christ. He was a man of God who adored his wife and children. He was a very proud man of his Church, Popp’s Ferry...

Rena Krol

Jan 24, 2021

Rena Anne Krol, age 75, of Long Beach, passed away on January 24, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Alexander G. Krol, Sr.; her father, Alexander Mowatt; and her mother, Helen Mowatt. Mrs. Krol is survived by her children, Cynthia “Cindy” Teague and her husband, Carl “Ahab” Teague, Jr. and Alexander “Al” G....

Hansel Janet

Jan 24, 2021

Dr. Hansel James Janet passed from this life on January 24, 2021 in Gulfport, Mississippi. Dr. Janet was born on November 15, 1929 in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana, to Robert Janet and Frances Janet. Dr. Janet practiced internal medicine in Gulfport for over forty (40) years. A graduate from Northwestern State College in Natchitoches, Louisiana, and L.S.U. Medical School, Dr. Janet...

Ruby Bradley

Jan 24, 2021

Ruby Sumrall Bradley, age 86 passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 24, 2021. She is survived by her sons, Clyde “Eddie” Camp, Jr., Albert “Al” Camp and Wilton “John” Bradley, III; her sister, Amelia Baldwin; her four grandchildren, Beth Ann Waltman, Anthony Camp, Joel Camp and Eric Camp; and three great-grandchildren, Breanna, Sarah and Madelyn Waltman. Ruby was preceded in...

Gary Veglia

Jan 24, 2021

Gary Ambrose Veglia passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2021 after several weeks of battling COVID and pneumonia in Gulfport Memorial Hospital. He was 69. The devoted patriarch of a large family, he loved each and was dearly loved in return. He is survived by his wife, Jacque Fraser Veglia; children, Michael (Courtney) Veglia, Michelle (Steve) Wortmann, Kristi Ferguson,...

Milton Nowell

Jan 23, 2021

Milton Stancle “Stan” Nowell, age 88, of Gulfport, passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2021. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ann Fulcher Nowell; a daughter, Diana Lynn Nowell-Johnson; a sister, Christine Nowell-Hartness; and his brothers, William Haynes Nowell, Harry Nolan Nowell, Troy Eugene Nowell, and Bobby Nowell. He is survived by 3 children and 11 grandchildren:...

Lowell Rogers

Jan 23, 2021

Lowell “Wayne” Rogers, Sr., age 86 of Gulfport, passed away on January 23, 2021. Originally a native of Luverne, AL, he joined the U.S. Army. After the Army, he was employed in the Gas Station Business for 34 years, and then owned and operated Rogers Lawn Service until his retirement. Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin...

Steve Olson

Jan 23, 2021

Mr. Steve Olson, age 67, passed away on January 23, 2021, at Merit Health in Biloxi, MS. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 274 Beauvoir Road, Biloxi is assisting the family with arrangements.

Donald Westlein

Jan 23, 2021

Mr. Donald Westlein, age 64, passed away on January 23, 2021, at Hearts to Home Assisted Living Facility in Gulfport, MS. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 274 Beauvoir Road, Biloxi is assisting the family with arrangements.

Wilma Necaise

Jan 23, 2021

Wilma Necaise passed on to Heaven on 01/23/21 after a long battle with COPD at Gulfport Memorial Hospital. Wilma was raised in Pineville, MS, graduated from Pass Christian High School and was a member of the Pass Christian High School Pirates girl’s basketball team. She was preceded in death by her husband Marvin Necaise, parents Eugene and Jessie Lizana, siblings...

Mary Rowlett

Jan 22, 2021

Mary “MaGreta” Radau Rowlett, age 56, passed away Friday, January 22, 2021 in Bay St. Louis. MaGreta was born August 14, 1964 in Harrison County, MS and was a life-long resident of the Coast.  She graduated from Harrison Central High School and later received her nursing degree from USM in Hattiesburg.  She was employed by Memorial Hospital in Gulfport as an...

Donald Carter

Jan 22, 2021

Donald M. "Sarge" Carter, age 82, of Kiln, MS, passed away on Friday, January 22, 2021. Mr. Carter was born in Port Arthur, Texas. He was an Army and Air Force veteran and served one tour in Korea and two tours in Vietnam. He was a teacher and coach for three years at St. Alphonsus and Hancock Elementary School....