OBITUARIES

Thomas McMahon, Sr.

Jan 17, 2021

Thomas James McMahon, Sr., age 65 of the St. Martin Community passed away on Sunday January 17, 2021 at his home, surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his father, Martin McMahon; his mother, Marilyn McMahon; three brothers, Martin, Timmy and Brian McMahon. Thomas is survived by his loving wife of over ten years, Adrienne McMahon; his...

Tammy Griffing

Jan 17, 2021

Mrs. Tammy Mechelle Griffing, 57, of Gulfport, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on January 17, 2021. Tammy was born November 10, 1963, in Rainbow City, AL, the daughter of Ernest L. Towe and the late Dorothy Jean Lloyd Fountain. Tammy enjoyed reading, cooking, and flower gardening. She especially loved the beach. She loved people....

Robert Waterbury

Jan 17, 2021

ROBERT ELLIS WATERBURY June 16, 1931 to January 17, 2021 Robert (Bob) Ellis Waterbury, 89, of Gulfport, MS, went to be with his Heavenly Father on January 17, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Eugene and Lola Diller Waterbury of Norfolk, Nebraska; sister, Eldora Wieting of Klamath Falls, Oregon.

Bob is...

Silbern King

Jan 16, 2021

Silbern Lee King, aged 79, passed away on Sunday, January 16, 2021, surrounded by his family. Lee was a greatly beloved teacher, mentor, father, grandfather, and husband. Born on November 29, 1942, in Indianapolis, Indiana, Lee was a lifelong Hoosier. He was an avid athlete and fan of basketball, golf, and running. He is often remembered wearing one of...

Henry Zorn, Jr.

Jan 16, 2021

Henry Klein Zorn, Jr., age 78, of Biloxi, passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021.

Henry was preceded in death by his parents, Lora and Henry Klein Zorn Sr.; and his sister, Bonnie Zorn.

Henry is survived by his loving family; his wife, Madonna Walsh; his daughters, Marguerite Zorn, Melanie (Dr. Eugene) Toy, Vicki (Stephen)...

Peter Turner

Jan 16, 2021

Peter Turner of Biloxi, Mississippi passed away on Jan 16, 2021.

RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Biloxi is serving the family.

Hulon "Bill" Williams

Jan 16, 2021

Mr. Hulon "Bill" Williams, age 84, of Saucier, passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021. Mr. Williams was preceded in death by his wife, Hula Mae Williams. He is survived by his daughter, Rita Williams; his granddaughter, Sundee Anspach and her husband, Al; Step-son, Ronnie (Charlene) Myers; his great-grandchildren, Kayleigh (Kye) Wilson and Aaron (Haley) Anspach; his great-great-grandchild, Kooper...

Reba Herrin

Jan 16, 2021

Reba Jean Malley Herrin entered the arms of Jesus on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at 2:15 PM. She was preceded in death by her husband Thomas E. Herrin; her parents Oville and Mae Malley; her sisters Mary Hickman, Virginia Miller, and Arilla Malone; and her brothers, Arlin and Owen Malley. She is survived by her daughters, Linda Avery, of...

James Jackson, Jr.

Jan 15, 2021

James Otto Jackson, Jr., age 56, resident of Gulfport, passed away on January 15, 2021 in Gulfport.

He was born in Pennsylvania to the late Otto and Kathryn Jackson in 1964.

Left behind to cherish his memory include is wife Christine Roe Jackson; nine children; one brother; and 16 grand-children.

James pursued a...

Kevin Hutchins

Jan 15, 2021

Kevin Hutchins of Gulfport, Mississippi passed away on Jan 15, 2021. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Ernest "Dale" Rivers

Jan 15, 2021

Ernest L. Rivers, better known as Dale, son of Earnest C. and Helen Rivers (both deceased), was a life-long resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast, went to his Heavenly home on Friday, January 15, 2021. He is survived by his wife, Pamela and children, Jonathan, Kimberly and Brian Rivers; 7 grandchildren; his brother, David; and sister, Dona Langlinais. Known...

Jerel Ladner

Jan 15, 2021

Jerel Lee Ladner went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 15, 2021. He was greeted in heaven by his daughter Madalyn Victoria Ladner. He is survived by his children, Caitlyn Nicole Bennett (Jonathan), Johnathon "JB" Bowen Ladner and his parents, Leonard and Carolyn Ladner and by his grandson Thaddeus James Bennett. He is also survived by his...

Patrick Downs

Jan 15, 2021

Patrick Gerard Downs, age 69 of Gulfport, passed away on Friday, January 15, 2021. Mr. Downs was preceded in death by his parents, Austin and Elizabeth Downs; his wife, Nujorn Downs; his brothers, Thomas and Michael Downs; and his brother in law Robert Dillon. He is survived by his children, Som (Terence) Downs and Michelle (Bryan) Ladner; his grandchildren,...

Henry Branstetter

Jan 14, 2021

Henry A. "Hank" Branstetter, age 84 of Pass Christian, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021. He is survived by his wife, Wanda Branstetter; his 3 children; his 7 grandchildren; his12 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great grandchild. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War and proudly served his country for 23 years in the US Navy Seabees. Upon his...

Jerry Lee

Jan 14, 2021

Jerry E. Lee, age 56 of Wiggins, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport, is serving the family. Condolences can be sent and memories shared at www.riemannfamily.com

W. Smith

Jan 14, 2021

W.T. "Smitty" Smith passed away on Jan 14, 2021. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Celeste Kinsey

Jan 14, 2021

Celeste Kinsey of Biloxi, Mississippi passed away on Jan 14, 2021. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Mary Powell

Jan 14, 2021

On Wednesday January 14, Katy Powell, loving mother of 3 children departed this world to be with her husband Leroy in Heaven. She was 78. She was born 9/19/1942 in Athens Tennessee to Wendell and Ruth Yarbrough. She was a long-time resident of Gulfport Mississippi. Katy graduated from Harrison Central High School in 1960 and then went on to earn...

Shirley Ladner

Jan 13, 2021

Shirley Ann Shaw Ladner, age 79, of Long Beach, passed away on January 13, 2021. She was preceded in death her parents, Tally Shaw and Mary Breland Shaw; 4 brothers, Glen Shaw, Gilmer Shaw, Boyce Shaw, and Bobby Shaw; and 3 sisters, Helen Ladner, Pat Doyle, and Gladys Dedeaux. She is survived by her loving husband of 63 years,...

Charles Gonzales, Sr.

Jan 13, 2021

Charles Lee Gonzales, Sr. passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 13, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his first wife Patricia Gayle Gonzales, his parents, Charles Gonzales and Blanche Garcia.

He is survived by his wife, Kay Newman Gonzales, and his sons, Charles Lee Gonzales, Jr. and Carl Gonzales (Tammy), his brother Ronald Garcia...