OBITUARIES

Rachelen Lien

May 19, 2020

Rachelen Jones Lien passed away on May 19, 2020 at the Covenant Home, New Orleans at the age of 88 -- the same number as the keys on a piano. A native of Gulfport MS and a longtime resident of New Orleans, she was preceded in death by her parents, James Oatis Jones and Ary Wade Jones, her sister...

Margaret Klawinski

May 19, 2020

Margaret M. Klawinski, age 78 of Gulfport, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2020.

She was originally a native of Andalusia, AL.  Margaret retired from Sears.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John B. “Jack” Klawinski; her son, Brian Hart; her parents, Lucious and Arlie Mason; and her brothers, Louis H. Mason and...

Roger Shaw

May 18, 2020

Roger Falconer Shaw, Jr. October 7, 1921 – May18, 2020 Passionate about family, football, sea and sky, Dr. Roger Falconer Shaw, Jr. “Happy” was born in New Orleans to the late Thelma McChesney Shaw Dudley and Roger Falconer Shaw, Sr. and brother of the late Captain Tiley Shaw. Crossing the bar May 18, 2020, he is survived by his...

Jerry Necaise

May 18, 2020

Jerry Anthony Necaise, age 75 of Kiln, MS, passed away Monday, May 18, 2020. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Necaise; his parents, Herbert and Emma Necaise; and his siblings, Donald Necaise, Liston Necaise, Bobbie Ladner, and Thelma Shiyou. He is survived by his children, Russell Necaise, Brian Necaise, and Judson (Jessica) Necaise; his grandchildren Brandon...

Todd Frizzell

May 17, 2020

Todd Frizzell, age 54, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2020 in Gulfport, MS.

He was preceded in death by his father, Pat Frizzell; and his son, Michael Pittman.

Todd is survived by his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Charles O’Connell; his brother, Ace Frizzell; his sisters, Bess Schuhr and Jennifer O’Connell; his step-mother, Cindy Frizzell;...

Mary Sierveld

May 16, 2020

Mary was a kind and gentle lady. She always had a positive outlook on life and was a very giving person. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church in Diamondhead. She was born August 15, 1942 in Milwaukee, WI to Alice and Felix Nowak. Mary died on May 16, 2020 in Diamondhead, MS while sleeping, it was very unexpected....

Lawson Gallotte

May 16, 2020

Lawson “Larry” Emerson Gallotte, Jr., 82, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on the morning of Saturday, May 16th. He is preceded in death by his parents, Lawson Emerson Gallotte, Sr. and Frances Maxine Sherrell Gallotte. Larry was born on December 17, 1937 in Brookhaven, MS. He served in the United States Army from 1956-1959. Most...

Jean Watson

May 16, 2020

Jean Watson, age 92, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2020. Jean was born in Harlan County, KY. By age 18, both her parents had passed away, so she boarded a bus and headed to Detroit. There she met John Watson, whom she married. They remained married for 66 years, until his death in 2019. They bought their first...

Dr. Fred Lowe, Jr.

May 16, 2020

Fred Lowe, Jr. of Santa Rosa Beach, Florida passed away on May 16, 2020. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here. There will be a Memorial Service held at a later date.

Ronald Dye

May 16, 2020

Ronald Keith Dye, age 73, passed away Saturday, May 16, 2020, in Gulfport, MS. Born September 12, 1946, he was a native and lifelong resident of Gulfport. Ronnie, as he was called, was a Master Carpenter and Home Builder on the Mississippi Coast for over 50 years. He was a Mason, Shriner, and Jester. He had many talents, like being...

Geraldine Gremillion

May 16, 2020

Jeri Gremillion, age 88, of Pass Christian, passed away on May 16, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Gremillion; her parents, Wallace and Lela Givens; 2 sisters, Wallene Smith and Nell Ritchie; and a brother, Bob Givens. Survivors include her children, Darrell (Kathleen) Gremillion, Atlanta, GA, Kenneth (Hong) Gremillion, Can Tho, Vietnam, and J.J. (Rick)...

Charles "Charlie" Traylor

May 16, 2020

Charles "Charlie" Traylor, age 2, of Pass Christian passed away on May 16, 2020 in Pass Christian. Charlie was a miracle from the day he was conceived. He was as funny as his daddy and had his mommy’s heart of gold. He made everyone laugh and was the apple of our eye. In his 2 short years he brought...

Ronald Wilbanks

May 15, 2020

Ronald Steven Wilbanks Sr., long-time resident of Byhalia, Mississippi, passed away on Friday, May 15th, 2020.

He was born November 11th, 1952. He has suffered from Alzheimers for the past 7 years of his life.

Ronald  leaves behind his wife, Wanda Wilbanks of Vancleave, Mississippi; his three children, Jennifer Wilbanks Feathers (and husband Mark Feathers),...

Bruce Anthony

May 15, 2020

Bruce Mark Anthony, age 74, of Pass Christian, passed away on May 15, 2020. He was preceded in death by father, Kermit Zachary Anthony, Sr; and his mother, Ella Mae Anthony. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years Jerelyn David Anthony; 3 children, Lisa (Billy) Hendrix, Blair (Layne) Braud, and Mia (Scott) Stephenson; 3 siblings, Kermit...

Sallie Newkirk

May 15, 2020

Sallie Newkirk of Biloxi, Mississippi passed away on May 15, 2020. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Ann Larkin

May 14, 2020

Mom, Ann, “Granny Annie” Larkin, long time Biloxi resident, and dearly loved friend, passed away on Thursday, May 14th 2020 at the age of 76. Resting peacefully, surrounded by loving family members, and hand-in-hand with her adored daughter-in-law, she passed gently, blessed with the Holy Spirit. Ann was born in 1943, the eldest of three children reared by Raoul Guerard...

John Bogle

May 14, 2020

John Raymond Bogle Jr. passed away in Gulfport, MS on May 14, 2020 at the age of 58.

John is survived by his loving wife, Piper of 21 Years. They were married in Abita Springs, LA on July 3, 1999.

John is lovingly remembered by his mother and father, Michael and John Bogle Sr; his...

Willie Spicer

May 14, 2020

Willie Edwina Spicer, age 77 of Pass Christian, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2020.

A full obituary will be submitted at a later date.

RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Pass Christian, is serving the family.

Charles Kiser

May 14, 2020

Charles O. Kiser, Chief Master Sergeant (Retired), U.S. Air Force, age 82, of Biloxi, MS, passed away on May 14, 2020, in Collins, MS.

Mr. Kiser was born in Hickory Ridge, Arkansas and was retired from the United States Air Force after 30 years of service.  He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Biloxi, MS....

Mary Buley

May 14, 2020

Mary Buley, age 87, of Woolmarket, passed away on May 14, 2020. She was preceded in death by her Husband, Kenneth Buley; a son, Joe Gerych; George and Jessie Koennen Wilder; a brother, Junior Wilder; and her uncle and aunt, Sonny and Patsy Woodcock. She is survived her son, John Gerych (Debra); 4 grandchildren, Justin, Brian, Michael, and Jessica;...