OBITUARIES

Helen Morton

May 30, 2020

Helen G. “Geri” Morton, age 80, of Saucier, passed away on May 30, 2020. He was preceded in death by her husband, James R. Morton; her parents, Tommy and Willie Pearl Young; and 2 brothers, William Lee Young and Troy Young. Survivors include her children, Cindy Morton Ries (Steve), James A. Morton (Brenda), and Dan Morton (Tracy); a brother,...

Argile Garcia

May 30, 2020

Argile “Gator” Garcia, age 77, of Gulfport, passed away on May 30, 2020. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Martha Garcia; and his mother, Melanie Smith. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Marie Garcia; his children, Wayne Garcia, Aristide Garcia (Diane), Melanie Hudson (Billy), and Ashley Goff (Chris); a sister, Laura May Bussey; 11...

Gail Straughan

May 30, 2020

Gail “Gracie” Meadors Straughan, of Wiggins, passed away Saturday evening on May 30, 2020. She was 65 years old - much too young to go, but in too much pain to stay. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gerald “Matt” Dean Meadors and Margie Stotts Meadors; niece, Mindy Mossman Yates; nephew, Jeffrey Brown; and her most recent...

Andy Welford

May 29, 2020

Andy Welford, age 77, of Gulfport, MS, passed away on May 29, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, A.A. Welford, Sr. and Flossie Weeks Welford; and a sister, Rebecca Rigney. Survivors include his loving wife of 58 years, Cathy Welford; his children, Diana Holder (Stephen), Rhonda Fullerton (Richard), and Andrea Walker (Patrick); a brother, John Welford;...

Yvonne Andrews

May 29, 2020

Yvonne Jeannette Andrews, age 85, of Saucier, passed away Friday, May 29, 2020 in Gulfport. She dedicated her life to her children and did volunteer work. She was a Cub Scout Leader, Girl Scout Leader, President of the 28th Street Elementary School PTA where she received an award in 1971. She headed the Candy Stripers in the 70’s at Gulfport...

Gary Evans

May 29, 2020

Gary Marvin Evans, age 44, passed away on May 29, 2020 in Spokane, Washington. He was born in Gulfport, Mississippi. He is preceded in death by his father, William Alvin Evans; brother, William Jason "B.J." Evans; and maternal grandparents, William B. Burril and Mildred E. Burril. He is survived by his mother, Cheryl Boatner of Gulfport; stepfather, Ronald Boatner...

Tony LeGoullon

May 29, 2020

Tony Scott LeGoullon, age 58 of Long Beach, left this world  peacefully on Friday, May 29th, at Gulfport Memorial Hospital.

He was the beloved son of Richard and Joann LeGoullon. I’m sure he was met by his loving father, Richard LeGoullon, deceased.

He is survived by his beloved mother, Joann LeGoullon; his three sisters, Terry...

John Hickson

May 27, 2020

Captain John Hickson of Diamondhead, MS passed away peacefully in his home on May 27, 2020 surrounded by his family.

John was 85 years old.  He was born in Manchester, England in 1934.  As a teenager, John enlisted in the Merchant Marines, where he reached the rank of Captain.   He married his wife Barbara in 1961 and...

Kathleen Ratkowski

May 27, 2020

Kathleen Ratkowski of Ocean Springs, Mississippi passed away on May 27, 2020. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport, is serving the family.

Viree Odom

May 27, 2020

Viree Mamie Davis Odom, age 92, of Kiln, passed away on May 27, 2020. She was preceded in death by her children, Charles Ray Odom, Evelyn Lillie Blanc, Martha Sue Saucier, and Donald Joel Odom; a grandson, Jay Blanc; her siblings, Mildred Odom, Johnny Davis, Joe Davis, and Marie Murdock. Survivors include her children, Patricia Taylor (George), Glenn Odom (Mary),...

Mary Walker

May 26, 2020

Mary Walker, age 79, of Saucier, passed away on May 26, 2020.

Mary was a native of Texas. She became Licensed Practical Nurse and had worked at Memorial Hospital, Garden Park Hospital, and the VA Hospital.

Mrs. Walker was preceded in death by her daughter, Michelle Walker; and her son, Bobby Walker.

Mary...

Brandon Box

May 25, 2020

Brandon Wayne Box, age 30, of Gulfport, passed away on May 25, 2020

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Eria and Ettamae Scruggs of Sumrall, MS; Wayne and Jean Box of Gulfport, MS great-grandparents, Carl and Sarah Broome and Robert and Roba Scruggs of Sumrall, MS; and an uncle, Allen Box of Gulfport, MS.

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Frances Rihner

May 24, 2020

Frances Rihner, age 85, formerly of Bay St. Louis, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2020 in West Monroe, Louisiana. Mrs. Rihner was preceded in death by her husband, William Rihner; her daughter, Sharon Arnold; and her grandson, Bobby Arnold. She is survived by her 3 children, John Baham, Pamela Shuff, and Lance Rihner; her 5 grandchildren, James Arnold,...

Elsie Herrington

May 24, 2020

Elsie Walters Herrington, 81, was called to her eternal heavenly home on May 24, 2020. She was born on May 20, 1939 in Laurel, MS. She was a founding member of Grace Chapel Church where she served her Lord in many ways including organist, pianist, vocalist, and Sunday School teacher. She will be remembered as a Prayer Warrior for...

Phyllis Jakway

May 24, 2020

Mrs. Phyllis Elizabeth Jakway of Long Beach passed away on May 24, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry Monck and Mary Elizabeth Hempenstall Monck; her loving husband of 41 years, David R. Jakway; and her granddaughter, Molly Kate Harvel. Mrs. Jakway is survived by her children, Jonathan Jakway of Newnan, GA, Mary Elizabeth Harvel and...

Cecil Borzik

May 24, 2020

Cecil "Scooter" Borzik, Jr. age 47, passed away on May 24, 2020 in Pass Christian, MS. He was born and raised in Long Beach and had been a resident of Pass Christian for the last 24 years.He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Louis Borzik Sr. and Johnnie Mae Borzik; and maternal grandparents, Victor E. Lassabe and...

Russell Mitchell

May 23, 2020

Russell L. Mitchell, age 82, of Kiln, passed away on May 23, 2020. Mr. Mitchell was born in the Catahoula community of Mississippi to Kire and Corelia Necaise Mitchell. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and had a true entrepreneurial spirit. He owned and operated many businesses along the Coast. He was preceded in death...

Carolyn Reeves

May 23, 2020

Linda Carolyn Reeves, age 75, of Gulfport, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2020.

Carolyn was retired and enjoyed quilting, traveling, and making candy with family and friends. She was the glue of her family. She hosted family gatherings and took care of her family and friends anytime they needed help. She loved her family and her family...

Dixie Alexander

May 23, 2020

Dixie Lanair Johnson Alexander, age 82, of Gulfport, passed away at home on May 23, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. James Carroll Johnson and Mrs. Thelma Louise Johnson; a sister, Georgey Carol Johnson; her son, Dr. James Jeffrey Alexander; and most recently, her husband of 62 years, Dr. Lewis Edward Alexander, Sr. Dixie was...

Donald Johnson

May 23, 2020

Donald R. Johnson, age 71, of El Dorado, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2020.

He was born December 20, 1948. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War and retired as a Petty Officer Second Class.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard Abel Johnson and Vera (Johnston) Johnson....