OBITUARIES
Dennis Harold Reeves
Dec 18, 2024
Dennis Harold Reeves, age 76, of Diamondhead, passed away on, Wednesday, December 18, 2024, in Gulfport.
Dennis retired from A T & T as a computer engineer in 2000. During his retirement, he was able to spend his time focused on his love of golf. His competitive spirit in sports, that he developed in his younger years, helped him overcome the...
Edith Gaines
Dec 18, 2024
Edith Gaines, 94 of Saucier passed away on December 18, 2024 at the Driftwood Nursing Facility. She was born on March 11, 1930 in Walker County, Alabama to the late David & Exer Alexander. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband of 67 years Mack Gaines; grandson, Michael Bond; son in law, Delma Bond; brothers, Noah Alexander, Thirl...
Betty S. Sconiers
Dec 18, 2024
Betty S. Sconiers, age 93, passed away on December 18, 2024 in Biloxi. Born in 1931, she was a lifelong resident of Biloxi. Betty was a devout Christian lady and loved church.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Harold Walker Sconiers; son, Wayne Harold Sconiers; parents, Floyd Nelson Sherrell and Ruby Maples Sherrell Wright; and siblings, Doris Sherrell Waters,...
Eric Bagur Rolufs
Dec 17, 2024
Eric Bagur Rolufs was under the care of the nurses and staff of St. Christina’s Nursing Home and Rehab Center in Pineville, Louisiana where he said he was so grateful to receive attentive and loving care. Then, in his last weeks, nurses from Compassionate Care Hospice, Alexandria, LA, joined the St. Christina staff and gave Eric their loving attention and...
David Kip
Dec 17, 2024
David Kip, age 69, of Pass Christian, passed away on December 17, 2024.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.
Christina "CJ" Daughdrill
Dec 17, 2024
Christina “CJ” Daughdrill, 39 of Biloxi, MS and her unborn daughter, Haylen Hazel Daughdrill, passed away on December 17, 2024. She was born on April 29, 1985 in Biloxi, MS, to Howard & Lynne Nix.
CJ is preceded in death by her grandparents, and most recently her grandmother, Carolyn “GG” Nix.
CJ graduated high school from New Life Christian Academy in 2003....
Alton Donald Farmer, Sr.
Dec 17, 2024
Alton Donald Farmer, Sr, age 84, of Gulfport, passed away on December 17, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his parents, D.D. Farmer, Sr. and Edna Richards Farmer; sweet loving step-mother, Clara Farmer; brothers, D.D. Farmer, Jr., Holly Farmer, James "Bill" Farmer, and Will Earl Farmer.
Alton is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Linda Carolyn Farmer; children, Alton...
Linda Strange Galloway
Dec 17, 2024
Linda Strange Galloway, age 77, passed away on December 17, 2024. She was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, in 1947. Her father's Air Force service brought the family to Biloxi, Mississippi in the early 1950's, where she graduated from Biloxi High School in 1965.
Linda pursued higher education, earning a Bachelor of Arts from Mississippi University for Women in 1969, a Master...
Carol Ladner Sandidge
Dec 17, 2024
Carol Ladner Sandidge, age 82, entered into the presence of the Lord on Tuesday, December 17, 2024.
Carol was a native of DeLisle, Mississippi, and a long-time resident of Gulfport. She graduated from Pass Christian High School, earning valedictorian honors as well as recognition for her exceptional skills on the basketball court.
Carol stood firm in her trust in God despite life’s...
Mark Knowlton
Dec 16, 2024
Mark Knowlton, 60, of Waveland, Mississippi died December 16th, 2024. All services are private with Riemann Family Funeral Home, Waveland serving the family.
Allan Joseph Carco
Dec 16, 2024
Allan Joseph Carco, 68 of Long Beach passed away on December 16, 2024 at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport. He was born on June 4, 1956 in Gulfport, MS to the late Robert “Bobby” & Betty Carco. Allan is preceded in death by his parents; son, Tanner Carco; sisters, Julie Carco, and Janet Carco.
Allan was a simple man who enjoyed being...
Stephen Craig Simpson
Dec 16, 2024
Stephen Craig Simpson, a resident of Diamondhead, MS passed away on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024 at his home. He was 65 years old and was a retired mechanic from ExxonMobil with 40 years of service. Visitation will be at Charlet Funeral Home, Inc. in Zachary on Friday, Dec. 20, 2024, from 10am until service at 1pm conducted by Rev. Basil...
JoAnn Humphries
Dec 16, 2024
JoAnn Humphries, age 83, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2024, in Biloxi, Mississippi. Born on May 22, 1941, Jo Ann attended school in Forest County, where she was voted “Ms. Forest County Agricultural High School.”
JoAnn dedicated over 20 years to serving on the Biloxi Planning Commission, contributing significantly to the community. She was the proud owner of Jo Ann’s...
Walter Greg Smith
Dec 15, 2024
Walter Greg Smith, age 78, of Poplarville, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter Lelius Smith and Ruth Hariel Smith; a sister, Jerry Kate Bazor; his wife, Aline Brewer Smith; and a grandson, Dakota Necaise.
Greg is survived by his children, Steven (Miranda) Smith, Angela (Darren) Dutil, and Michelle Mitchell, and Brent Smith;...
Angela Elizabeth McDaniel
Dec 15, 2024
Angela Elizabeth McDaniel, age 25 of Gulfport, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024.
Angela was preceded in death by her grandparents, Jerry Strong and Maggie McDaniel; her great grandparents and several aunts and uncles.
She is survived by her mother's, Brandy Strong and Elizabeth Mauffray; her father, Tony McDaniel; and siblings, Jorden T.S. Boleware and Ashley McDaniel.
She enjoyed lights, music and...
George David Rogers
Dec 15, 2024
George David Rogers, age 76, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024, in Kiln.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Pearl Rogers; father, Joseph “J.D.” Daniel Rogers; stepmom, Irene Rogers.
He is survived by his sisters, Elaine Lawton (Clayton) and Libby Spiers, a host of nieces and nephews.
David loved drawing and fishing, and he enjoyed camping trips with his family....
Ray Brayden Buchholz
Dec 15, 2024
Ray Brayden Buchholz, a radiant spirit born on a full moon, October 22, 2021, in Biloxi, MS, gained his little angel wings to dance in the Heavens, on a full moon, December 15, 2024, in New Orleans Children's Hospital, New Orleans, LA, leaving behind cherished memories and an indelible mark on the hearts of all who knew him.
From the very...
Joerettsie "Essie" Mae Stewart
Dec 15, 2024
Ms. Joerettsie “Essie” Mae Stewart, age 84, of Long Beach, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024. Ms. Stewart was born in Kiln, MS on June 16,1940, to Jesse Willard Cuevas and Lillie Mae Hoda Cuevas. She married the love of her life, Dean, at the age of 15. She was a homemaker for most of her life until...
James Garrold " Jerry" Owen
Dec 14, 2024
James Garrold Owen, affectionately known as "Jerry," was born on July 1, 1943, in Lumberton, Mississippi. He passed away peacefully on December 14, 2024, in Long Beach, Mississippi.
Jerry dedicated his life to music, seamlessly blending his passion with his profession. He spent many years employed at Sears Parts in Gulfport. Music was more than a career for Jerry; it was...
Shelley Hyde Bentz
Dec 14, 2024
Shelley Hyde Bentz, age 73, of Pass Christian, passed away on December 14, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her father, James L. Hyde; and her mother, Jacqueline Pugh Justice.
Mrs. Bentz is survived by her husband of 46 years, Robert Henry “Robbie” Bentz, Sr; her children, Lauren Bentz Winbigler (James N), and Robert H. “Bret” Bentz, Jr (Sheena); her grandchildren,...
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