OBITUARIES

Jimmy Stroud

Sep 8, 2020

Mr. Jimmy Stroud, 25, passed away September 8, 2020, in Gulfport. Arrangements are pending and will be announced later by RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME in Gulfport, MS.

Alfred Hodges

Sep 8, 2020

Alfred Gaudet “Al” Hodges, age 45 of Pass Christian, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2020. Al was a sweet and gentle man with a kind heart. He was also tortured by low self-esteem and depression for which he medicated himself with drugs and alcohol for many years. The past two years, he lived in Pass Christian with his...

Donald Castrogiovanni

Sep 7, 2020

Donald Scott "Bubba" Castrogiovanni, age 64, passed away on September 7, 2020 in Gulfport, Mississippi. Graveside services will be held on Thursday, September 17, 2020 at 4:00 pm at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, Mausoleum. COVID 19 mandates should be adhered to. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Gulfport is serving the family.

Amelia Ann Field

Sep 7, 2020

Amelia Ann Field, age 87, passed away September 7th, 2020 surrounded by her cherished family in Mandeville, LA. Ann was born in Wealthia, Virginia to Joseph and Ruth Schlosser. She was raised in Silver Spring, Maryland, one of ten children. She graduated from Montgomery Blair High School where she met her high school sweetheart, Donald Field. She worked for...

Rowena Daley

Sep 7, 2020

Rowena Mary Daley, age 75, of Gulfport, passed away on September 7, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvel Daley; her parents, Varandaire and Elvina Ladner; and 2 siblings, Kermit and Clinard Ladner. Mrs. Daley is survived by her children, Rechelle Springs (James), Bridget Daley, and Frank (Kristen) Daley; her siblings, Allena Ladner, Dolena Faye, Rose Moran,...

Jesse Mason, Jr.

Sep 7, 2020

Jesse Allen Mason, Jr. departed this world for his heavenly home on the morning of September 7, 2020, at Garden Park Hospital after fighting a hard battle with an extended illness. Allen was born in Canton, Mississippi on February 6, 1940. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse Allen Mason, Sr. and Nellie Mason of Brandon; daughter, Melissa...

Randall Bourgeois

Sep 7, 2020

Randall "Hiya" Bourgeois, age 17 of Pass Christian, passed away on September 7, 2020. Randall was born in Gulfport and was a lifelong resident of the Pass and a senior at Pass Christian High School. He loved hunting, fishing, listening to country music, and spending time with his family, especially his nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death...

Marilyn Lacy

Sep 7, 2020

Marilyn Marre’ Lacy of Gulfport, 92, passed away Sept. 7, 2020.

She was a beloved mother, wife, daughter, aunt and friend.

She was preceded in death by her husband and love of her life, Paul A. Lacy Jr.; and her parents, William and Marion Marre’.

She is survived by her two sons: William...

Fred Hogue, II

Sep 7, 2020

Fred Jackson Hogue, II, age 84 of Saucier, He went peacefully surrounded by his family to meet his precious Savior on Monday, September 7, 2020. He was a native of Eastabuchie, MS. He earned a Bachelor and a Master’s degree in music from University of Southern Mississippi. Fred was a band director at Gulfport High School, Harrison Central High...

Harold Eberlin

Sep 7, 2020

Harold Eberlin of Wiggins, Mississippi passed away on Sep 7, 2020. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Susan Tabony

Sep 6, 2020

Susan Marlene Tabony , age 77, passed away on September 6, 2020. Private services are being held and she will be laid to rest at the Biloxi National Cemetery.

Earl Bennett, Sr.

Sep 6, 2020

Earl Claiborne Bennett, Sr., age 87 of Saucier, passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2020.

He was a Gunnery Sgt. In the U.S. Marine Corp, and retired after 20 years. He then became a Merchant Marine as a Boat Captain.

Earl was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Edith Robicheaux Bennet; his wife,...

Jack McGinnis

Sep 6, 2020

MSgt Jack Richard McGinnis, age 81, of Biloxi, MS, passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2020.

Jack was a native of Pocahontas, VA. He served for 22 years in the United States Air Force as a member of Security Forces and was a Civil Service employee for 16 years as a base detective at the Seabee base...

Wardale Hode

Sep 6, 2020

Wardale Martin Hode passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2020 in Gulfport, MS . He was preceded in death by his children, Rhonda McLemore, Terry Hode, and Mark Hode; his parents, Elwin Joseph Hode and Ava Dedeaux Hode; and his great-grandson, Wyatt Lamey. Wardale is survived by his loving wife, Helen R. Hode; his grandson, Cory Bosarge (Ann); his...

Shelby Barfield

Sep 5, 2020

Mrs. Shelby “Jean” Barfield, age 79 of Long Beach, gained her heavenly wings on Saturday, September 5, 2020. Jean is survived by her husband of 57 years, Jimmy Barfield; her daughter, Tasha Barfield; and her grandson, Devin Berden. She graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi with a bachelor's degree in Education and Music. She was a fourth grade...

Margie Ladner

Sep 5, 2020

Margie Valley Peterson Ladner found eternal rest on Saturday, September 5, 2020 at 92 years old. She passed peacefully while holding her son's hand with many family members and friends close by. Margie was born February 14, 1928 to parents Florian and Margaret Peterson. She was a lifelong resident of Pass Christian, MS and attended Dedeaux School as a...

Larry Stewart

Sep 5, 2020

Larry Stewart, age 75, passed away on September 5, 2020 in Gulfport. He was a lifelong resident of Gulfport. He attended Handsboro School and graduated from Gulfport High class of 1962, where he was active in the band and served as Drum Major. Larry was a hairdresser in many popular salons along the MS Gulf Coast for 47 years....

Jane Dennis

Sep 4, 2020

Jane Marie Rumpf Dennis of Pass Christian, MS, went home to God on Friday, September 4, 2020, just shy of her 67th birthday, after a lengthy and spirited battle with Alzheimer’s disease.  She was born September 17, 1953, in Mobile, AL, the eldest child of Edwin Louis Rumpf, Jr., and Myrtle Bosarge Rumpf.

She was preceded in...

Linda Smith

Sep 4, 2020

Linda Smith of Gulfport, Mississippi passed away on Sep 4, 2020. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Mary Sneed

Sep 4, 2020

Mary Melinda "Lindy" Sneed, age 59, passed away Friday, September 4, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Susie and Sylvan Sneed; and her sisters, Patricia Hartley and Gwendolyn Rhea Palmiere. Lindy is survived by her boyfriend, Billy Beck; her nephews, Nicholas Palmiere and Joseph (Caitlin) Palmiere, and her great nephews, Roman and Jacob Palmiere. She was a...