OBITUARIES

Dorothy McGuyer

Apr 29, 2020

Dorothy Mauldin McGuyer, age 86 of Gulfport, passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2020.

Dot was born January 28, 1934 in Laurel, MS.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Herman and Ruby Baughman of Laurel, MS; first husband, Charles Edward Mauldin; daughter, Cathy Mauldin Blackledge; and sister, Linda Baughman.

Dot is survived...

Wanda Walker

Apr 28, 2020

Wanda Sue Walker, age 61, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 surrounded by family at her home in Pass Christian, MS. She was born in New Orleans, LA on May 1, 1958.

She worked as a medical assistant under Dr. Joubert at Ochsner Baptist for six years.

Wanda is preceded in death by her...

Dolores Peralta

Apr 28, 2020

Dolores Purchner Peralta, age 93, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2020 in Gulfport. Dolores was an active member of Holy Family Catholic Church. She was a retired City Clerk and Tax Collector for the City of Pass Christian. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Peralta; her parents, Richard and Esther Purchner; and her brothers, Richard Purchner...

Mark Hanson

Apr 28, 2020

Mark D. Hanson, age 68, of Gulfport, passed away on April 28, 2020. He was preceded in death by his father, Donald Hanson; and a brother, Carl Hanson. He is survived by his children, Charles Hanson (Thea) and Brian Hanson (Chrissy); his mother, Verlin Hanson; 2 sisters, Pamela Smith (Quinton) and Debra Boyd; 7 grandchildren, Logan, Blair, Brayden, McKenna, Maysa,...

Ronald Ladner

Apr 28, 2020

Ronald Paul Ladner, 73, passed away on April 28, 2020 at a local care facility. Cremation has been entrusted to Riemann Family Funeral Homes.

Paul Kieff, Jr.

Apr 28, 2020

Age 55, passed away April 28, 2020. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 9113 Kiln Delisle Rd., Pass Christian served the family.

Rosa Encarnacion

Apr 28, 2020

Rosa Encarnacion of Gulfport, Mississippi passed away on Apr 28, 2020. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

John Van Zile

Apr 27, 2020

John VanZile, 68, beloved family man, passed away April 27th this year of 2020 while surrounded by friends and family. He was a native of New Orleans, currently residing in Saucier, MS attended St. Leo, St. Aloysius and Soule Business College. He was employed by Austal USA for 16 years. He was preceded in death by parents Clarence and...

Julia Cuevas

Apr 27, 2020

Julia Mae Dubuisson Cuevas, age 73, of Pass Christian, passed away on April 27, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ora Joseph Cuevas, Sr.; a great-granddaughter, Makenna Saucier; her parents, Darris and Mable Dubuisson; and a brother, Levere Dubuisson. She is survived by her children, Melanie Dedeaux (Steve), Ora "Buddy" Cuevas, Jr. (Suzannah), Tina Saucier (Wayne), Kenny...

Enola Gay Bailey Kennedy

Apr 27, 2020

Enola Gay Bailey Kennedy, of Gulfport, Mississippi, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2020, at the age of 66.  Mrs. Kennedy was born on May 10, 1953, in Kentucky to Elden and Beatrice Bailey.

She is survived by her husband, Donald Thomas Kennedy, Sr. and two grandchildren, Devin and Katelyn.  She was preceded in death by her son, Donald Thomas...

Bonnie Tompkins

Apr 27, 2020

Bonnie Sue Tompkins, age 77, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2020 surrounded by her family.

Bonnie, was born the Toler, Kentucky.  She was retired from Kmart and enjoyed life.  She loved spending time with her family including her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Ruby...

Byron Hoda

Apr 27, 2020

Byron J. “Buddy” Hoda, age 58, of Kiln, passed away on April 27, 2020. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ruth Hoda; and a son, Joseph Jackson “J.J.” Hoda. He is survived by his children, Jessica Hoda Biando (Allen Roberts) and Brandon Hoda; his father, Charles “Charlie” Hoda; his siblings, Bridgette Ladner, Desmond Hoda, Rhonda Dedeaux, Casey...

Danny Durkee

Apr 27, 2020

BUC Danny Ira Durkee, US Navy Seabee, Ret., age 69, passed away on April 27, 2020 in Gulfport Mississippi. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and uncle. He loved his family and country. Danny was born in Malone, NY to Ira and Ardith Durkee. He was preceded in death by his parents, his son Dennis...

Denise Vance

Apr 26, 2020

Denise L. Vance, age 62 of Gulfport, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2020. Mrs. Vance was preceded in death by her father, Clarence S. “Biggon” Vance, Sr. ; her mother, Mary Evelyn Gorham; and her step father, Barry Gorham. She is survived by her son, Daniel S. Vance; her stepmom, Iola Vance of Buckeye, AZ; her devoted older brother, Stanley...

Patricia Barnett

Apr 25, 2020

Patricia Gale Barnett, age 74, of Pass Christian, passed away on April 25, 2020. Patricia was a native of Tallahassee, FL. She graduated high school and went to cosmetology school. Mrs. Barnett was preceded in by her parents, Elbert and Merle James. Patricia is survived by her husband of 58 years, Shadrach Barnett; her children, Richard Barnett and Robert...

Brandon Burns

Apr 25, 2020

Brandon Burns, age 31, passed away on April 25, 2020 in Gulfport, MS. He was a resident of Gulfport. He is preceded in death by his father, Ricky Burns; grandparents, David and Carol Curtis, clifton and Luceill Burns; and two uncles, Michael Curtis and Robert Burns. He is survived by his mother Dolly Wright; stepfather, Damon Wright; two children,...

Calvin Vogle

Apr 25, 2020

Calvin Edsel Vogle, 86, went home to be with the Lord, on Saturday, April 25th. He passed away peacefully into eternal life with his family by his side at his home.

He attended Success School from first to twelfth grade, graduating high school in 1951. For college he would attend MGCCC, Perkinston campus where he met his...

Mary "Helen" Margiotta

Apr 23, 2020

Mary “Helen” Margiotta, age 81, went to her eternal rest on Thursday, April 23, 2020. Our beloved sister and aunt is survived by her sisters, Marie (Sam) Ladner, Elsie (Gail) Head, and Judy Necaise; her sister-in-law, Rose Mary Ladner; 8 nephews, Elvert “Junior” (Geraldine) Necaise, Kenny (Diane) Necaise, Averil (Kathy) Necaise, Pat (Paulette) Necaise, Charles Necaise, Chris Head, Justin...

Allen Barksdale

Apr 23, 2020

Allen Barksdale of Biloxi, Mississippi passed away on Apr 23, 2020. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Paul Stallard

Apr 23, 2020

Paul Clay Stallard, age 90, passed away on April 23, 2020 in Pass Christian, MS.

He was born on September 19, 1929 in Jeff, Kentucky to Harvey Watson Stallard and Carma Banks Stallard Malone. He was preceded in death by his son, Phillip; his parents; two sisters, Vivian and Beulah; and other friends and loved ones.

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