OBITUARIES

Dakota Necaise

Apr 26, 2021

Dakota Anthony Necaise, born August 29, 2000, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on April 27, 2021.

He is preceded in death by his paternal step-grandfather, Lamar Hill. He is survived by his mother, Miranda Necaise and dad, Steven Smith; his sister, Makaya Necaise; maternal grandmother, Susan Necaise; maternal great-grandparents, Jean and Lugis, Jr. Necaise; his...

Barbara Neal

Apr 26, 2021

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Bennie Walker

Apr 25, 2021

Bennie "Honey" Lou Walker, age 78 of Gulfport, passed away on Sunday, April 25, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Emmett & Hazel Walker, brothers, Emmett Walker, Jr., and Curtis Walker. Bennie is survived by her daughter, Terri Gazaway; siblings, Patsy Mayfield of Gulfport, Avery Walker, Larry Walker, and Ollie Walker of McHenry; grandchildren, Colin Nellett,...

Walter Crapps, Jr.

Apr 25, 2021

Mr. Walter Arnold Crapps, Jr., age 53, passed away on Sunday, April 25, 2021 in Gulfport, MS. He was a resident of Pass Christian, and was well known throughout the Mississippi Gulf Coast. He is preceded in death by his father, Walter Arnold Crapps, Sr. Those left behind to cherish his wonderful memory include his loving wife, together for 30...

Verna Ladner

Apr 25, 2021

Verna Mae Ladner, age 76, of Lizana, crossed The River Jordan and entered eternal life at 9:00am on April 25, 2021 at her home.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Stanley and Verina Cameron; her children, Vivian Ladner, Leonard Ladner and Samuel Joseph Ladner; siblings, Geraldine Necaise, Bernice Ladner, Stanley Cameron, Jr., Charlene Cameron and...

CMSgt John Smith, USAF Retired

Apr 25, 2021

Chief Master Sergeant John C. Smith, USAF Retired, age 87, of Biloxi, passed away on April 25, 2021.

Among his many lifetime accomplishments, his military service is among some of his most profound, second only to his family. He served during the Korean Conflict, from 1952-1955, as part of the United States Marine Corps. He then later...

Michael Bayne

Apr 24, 2021

Michael John Bayne was born April 24, 1945, in Madison, Wisconsin, and passed away April 24, 2021, on his 76th birthday, in Gulfport, Mississippi. He was preceded in death by his parents, Russell and Frances Bayne. Michael leaves behind his beloved wife, Tania of Gulfport; his stepdaughter, Julia Ivanova of Bordeaux, France; his mother-in-law, Katya of Bulgaria; his brother,...

Michael Sumrall

Apr 24, 2021

Michael Brian "Big Mike" Sumrall took his last ride on Saturday, April 24, 2021. He is survived by his wife Shirley Sumrall, his children Sarah Sumrall, Harmony Starr Cadenhead (Rhett), Daniel T. Morton, Amanda Carroll(Chad), and James R. Morton(Danielle) and by his 16 grandchildren. Mike is also survived by his mother Alice M. Sumrall and his brothers, Kenny L....

Doris Carroll

Apr 24, 2021

Doris Marie Carroll, age 96, of Gulfport, Mississippi passed away on April 23, 2021. Doris love to play bingo and go shopping. She was a member of St. James Catholic Church. Mrs. Carrol was preceded in death by her husband, John Carroll, Sr.; her sister, Helen Larson; and her brother, Edward Larson. Doris is survived by her son, John...

Shannon Baggett

Apr 23, 2021

Shannon C. Baggett passed away on Friday, April 23, 2021 in Biloxi, MS. She was preceded by her first husband,Joseph R. Evans; her parents Floyd and Ola Mae Creel; and her siblings, Floyd Creel, Jr., Charles Creel,Bobby Creel, DeeDee Padgett and Mary Woodard. She is survived by her husband, Grady Baggett; her sister, Nancy (Frank) Averett; her sons, Joe...

Joyce Allen

Apr 23, 2021

Joyce "Eppie" Allen, age 72, passed away on April 23, 2021 in Gulfport, MS. She is preceded in death by her parents, O'Neal Carter and Mary J. Carter; one brother, Gary O'Neal Carter; and two sisters, Peggy Davis and Kathy Martin. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Kenneth Allen; three children, Deidra A. Hertz (John), James...

Marcella Goul

Apr 23, 2021

Marcella Parcher Goul, 102 years old, of Gulfport, MS, passed peacefully at her home April 23, 2021 surrounded by her family.

Marcella was born September 20, 1918, in Muncie, Indiana. She graduated from Muncie Central High School and married her high school sweetheart, Robert Goul. Marcella bore four children, Michael, John, Dan, and Kay. Marcella was a...

Hazel Scott

Apr 23, 2021

Hazel Joyce Head Scott, age 94, of Long Beach, passed away on April 23, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Aubrey Scott, Jr; her parents, William Marshall Head and Eran Bond Head; and her siblings, Thomas Ezra Head, Ervin Head, Jewis Boone, and Vertie Mae Prestwood. Mrs. Scott is survived by her children, Richard William Scott,...

Bobby Campbell

Apr 23, 2021

Bobby Keith Campbell, age 69, passed away on Friday, the 23rd of April, 2021 in Gulfport, Mississippi. He is preceded in death by his parents, Floyd and Virginia Beebe. He is survived by his son, Michael Campbell of Gulfport. Bobby was born in Levonia, Georgia and was a long time resident of Gulfport, Mississippi. He served four years in...

Ashia Underwood

Apr 22, 2021

Ashia Marie Underwood was born December 4th, 1985 to Michael and the late Cathleen Keel in Gulfport, Mississippi. Ashia was a resilient, independent, beautiful, compassionate, strong, and intelligent woman who left this world too soon. Ashia was a beautiful spirit who believed in Christ throughout her life. Ashia was preceded in death by her Mother and Paternal grandparents Carl and...

Vera Landry

Apr 22, 2021

Vera Faye Landry, age 95, of Long Beach, passed away on Thursday, April 22, 2021 in Gulfport. Vera, loved spending time with her family. She enjoyed working in her yard planting flowers and crocheting. She was a Christian lady and always praying for others. Vera was also a loving and caring person, devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was...

Alice Litton

Apr 21, 2021

Alice Marie Litton, age 92, resident of Long Beach, MS since 1988, then moved to Brookdale Assisted Living Center in Hattiesburg, MS in 2014 where she lived until she peacefully passed away on Wednesday, April 21, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Merville Litton; her mother, Cora Watts Miskell and granddaughter, Amy Marie Rose. Mrs. Litton...

Laurel Leghorn

Apr 20, 2021

Laurel Patricia Leghorn, age 90, native of Manhattan, NY, resident of Gulfport, MS passed away on April 20. 2021. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Gulfport, MS served the family.

Michael Fargo

Apr 20, 2021

Michael Raymond Fargo, age 72 of Gulfport, passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2021. Michael was a native of Batesville where he attended the First Baptist Church of Batesville. He served in the U.S. Army 1970-1972. Following service to his country, Michael attended MS Gulf Coast Community College where he earned an Associates Degree in surveying. He went on to...

Timothy Anselmo

Apr 20, 2021

Timothy Michael Anselmo, age 40, passed away at his home in Biloxi, MS on April 20, 2021.

Tim was born September 30, 1980 to William and Katherine Anselmo in Reno, Nevada.

Tim is survived by his brother Michael (Brenda) Anselmo and sisters Michelle (Rick) Tanga, Melanie Taylor, Marcie (Ben) Budoff, and Rachelle (Gavin) Gresham. He...