OBITUARIES
Jantina van Oord
Jul 3, 2020
Jantina van Oord, our sweet Tine, a.k.a. Duchess of Diamondhead, exited this planet earlier today, July 3, 2020 in Diamondhead, MS. She left in her fashion... swiftly and deliberately. Two days ago she had the firemen laughing and was singing in French. She was born in Baarlo, Overijssel, the Netherlands to Jan de Boer and Trijntje de Lange on...
John Alliston, III
Jul 2, 2020
John Clark Alliston III, 76, of Saucier passed away July 2, 2020 in Gulfport, MS. He was proceeded in death by his parents, John Clark JR and Edwina Alliston and his brother Cecil Alliston.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years Judy Elaine Alliston; his four children and their spouses John Clark IV and Mandy...
James Green
Jul 2, 2020
SPC James Mitchell Green, U.S. Army, age 23, of Gulfport, MS, passed away on July 2, 2020 in Copperas Cove, TX. He is survived by his wife, Adara Kristine Green; his son, Dawson Scott Green; his mother, Cheryl A. Mann; his father, James R. Green; 3 siblings, Elizabeth Hawkins, William Machen, and his twin brother, Thomas Green; his father and...
Don Kleinke
Jul 2, 2020
Don Paul Kleinke, age 66, of Ocean Springs, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2020 at his home.
Mr. Kleinke was preceded in death by his father, Kermit Warren Kleinke, his mother, Dorothy Marie Mortenson and his sister, Cindy Kleinke.
He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Linda F. Kleinke of Ocean Springs;...
Donald Rouse
Jul 2, 2020
Donald Glenn Rouse, age 83 of Saucier, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2020.
RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport, is serving the family.
Lynn Cobena
Jul 2, 2020
Lynn Woodrow Cobena was born March 15, 1921, the 10th child of Elizabeth Coleman Cobena and Joseph Charles Cobena on a rice farm in Crowley, LA. At the young age of 22 he enlisted in the Army Air Corps. Lynn was a Combat Officer who flew his 50 missions stationed in Southern Europe during WWII. Upon returning from the...
Joseph Bagala
Jul 2, 2020
Mr. Joseph Pascal Bagala, age 72, resident of Gulfport, was received by the Lord on Thursday, July 2, 2020, at Singing River Hospital in Pascagoula, MS. Joseph was born in New Orleans, LA to Pascal Joseph and Rose Mary Bagala on June 1, 1948. He served his country in the United States Army. He never married or had children but...
Lenora Willis
Jul 1, 2020
Lenora Ann Willis, age 84, of Sharon, TN, passed away on July 1, 2020, in Gulfport, MS. She was preceded in death by her husband, J.M. Willis; a daughter, Teresa Jo Willis; her parents, Joe and Annie Harris Prater; a sister, Marie Prater Vinsett; and 2 brothers, Joe Prater, Jr., and Jesse Allen Prater. She is survived by her...
Klain Garriga
Jul 1, 2020
Klain William Garriga, age 71, of Gulfport, passed away July 1, 2020, in New Orleans, LA. He was born in 1949 to William P. Garriga and Zelma Louise Garriga. He joined the U.S. Army in 1967 and after sustaining injuries during a combat action in Vietnam, Klain was awarded the Silver Star and the Purple Heart. He returned home...
Eula Stuart
Jul 1, 2020
Eula D. Stuart, age 90, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2020 in Gulfport. Born in the middle of a hot Oklahola, MS summer to Emma and Tommie Pierpoint, Eula would become one of five children. She would later attend the local elementary school and graduate from Purvis High. After graduation, she would marry Robert B. Stuart, and become a...
Kimberly Cuevas
Jul 1, 2020
Kimberly Clark Cuevas, age 57, passed away July 1, 2020. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lorena Cuevas; son, Random Cuevas; grandson, Christopher Lane Ladner. Kim is survived by his father, Oliver Cuevas, Jr.; daughter, Khachesta Young; step-sons, Christopher Michael Best, Shawn Best, Colton Best; brother, Doug Cuevas; grandson, Christopher Michael Best; granddaughters, Blazelyn Cuevas, Kelsey Ladner, Charity...
Genny Friesner
Jul 1, 2020
Genny Baggett Walker Friesner, born on June 29, 1932, she died on July 1, 2020, two days after her 88th birthday. Our precious mother has died of complications of Alzheimer’s Disease. Mother was born Genevieve Ione Johnson, the daughter of the late Frank Leslie Johnson and Lera Elona Warren Johnson. Mother was born in Long Beach, Mississippi. She was...
Merrill Carraway
Jul 1, 2020
Merrill Carraway of Ocean Springs, Mississippi passed away on Jul 1, 2020. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.
James Mackay
Jul 1, 2020
James Peter Mackay, age 76, died peacefully at home after a hard fight from cancer surrounded by family on Wednesday, July 1, 2020. He was born in Duluth, MN to James Carter Mackay and Louise (Adams) Mackay. He graduated from Central High in Duluth, MN, class of 1961. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1961 to 1964, and...
Glenn Jimmerson
Jul 1, 2020
Glenn Jimmerson of Gulfport, Mississippi passed away on Jul 1, 2020. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.
June Nicaud
Jun 30, 2020
June Violet Burke Nicaud, age 87, passed away on her birthday, June 30, 2020. June was a native of New Orleans and lived on the Mississippi Gulf Coast for the past several years when she would frequent and spend her time entertaining the casino industry. June was owner and Chef for Lloyd's and Par 3 Restaurants in New Orleans...

Howard Bowser
Jun 30, 2020
Howard Bowser of Gulfport, Mississippi passed away on Jun 30, 2020. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Betty Dubuisson
Jun 30, 2020
Betty Carol Dubuisson, age 83, passed away on June 30, 2020 in Gulfport, MS. She is preceded in death by her parents, Leander J. Dubuisson and Lucille Ladner Dubuisson; and her siblings, Rose Dubuisson, Louise Ladner, Charles James Dubuisson, Sr. and Clarence Dubuisson. She is survived by her sister, Barbara Hayden (Roger) of Pass Christian, MS; brother, Donald Dubuisson...
Philip Bourque, Sr.
Jun 30, 2020
MSgt. Philip Warren Bourque, Sr., US Marine Corps Retired, age 85, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 in Gulfport, MS. He retired after 20 years of service in the US Marine Corps, having served two tours in Vietnam. He worked as an Operating Engineer after retirement and served as Co-Commander for a local VFW. He is preceded in...
Esther Horst
Jun 29, 2020
Esther Matilda (Bontreger) Horst was born on March 8, 1928, in Shipshewana, Indiana, to the late David and Mary Jones. She was adopted at the age of 3 days by Manasseh and Mary (Hochstetler) Bontreger also of Indiana. She passed away at the age of 92 on June 29, 2020, at the Canon Hospice in Gulfport Mississippi.
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