OBITUARIES

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....

Raymond Skinner

Jan 22, 2021

Raymond Joseph Skinner passed away Friday, January 22, 2021 at the age of 90.

Raymond celebrated life, had many adventures and loved to tell his stories. Raymond was a native of Biloxi and built his home in Gulfport. He was a Korean War veteran and was honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy as a Petty Officer/Electronic Mate-...

Richard Colwell

Jan 22, 2021

MSgt Richard E. Colwell, U.S. Army, Ret., age 83, of Gulfport, passed away on January 22, 2021. He was preceded in death by his father, Cecil Colwell; his mother, Barbara Colwell; a brother, Jimmy Colwell; and a sister, Eileen McCauley. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Hannelore Colwell; 2 sons, Mark R. Colwell and his wife...

Grace Phillips

Jan 22, 2021

Grace Elizabeth Bowman Phillips, 83, of Long Beach, MS passed away on January 22, 2021 at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport, MS. A private graveside ceremony will be held on February 8, 2021 at Biloxi National Cemetery in Biloxi, MS.

Grace was born in Fair Haven Township, MI on July 17, 1937 to the late Henry Philip Bowman...

Larry Morgan, Sr.

Jan 21, 2021

Larry Brady Morgan, Sr., age 84, passed away Thursday, January 21, 2021. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kay Marie Morgan; son, Larry Brady Morgan, Jr.; parents, Chester and Beatrice Morgan; brother, Richard Morgan; mother and father-in-law, Marion “Babe” Pettis and E. W. Pettis. Larry is survived by children, Debbie Coulter (Ron) of Forest, MS, and Holly...

Charles Rogers

Jan 21, 2021

Charles T. Rogers, age 90, of Gulfport, passed away on January 21, 2021. Mr. Rogers was born in Columbia to Earl and Edna Louise White Rogers. He served in the Unites States Air Force and was retired from the Gulfport Police Department. He was an avid Saints fan. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Charlyne Necaise...