OBITUARIES

Teresa Nichelson

Feb 24, 2020

Teresa Jean Nichelson, age 68, of Helena, passed away on February 24, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Allen Boyd Chapman and Doris Jane Chapman; and a brother, Terry Allen Chapman. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Glenn R. Nichelson; her children, Jeff Nichelson (Gloria), Brandon Nichelson (Bridget), and Joy Smith (Greg); 6...

Marilyn Jenkins

Feb 24, 2020

Marilyn Nell Jenkins, age 70, of Gulfport, passed away Monday, February 24, 2020.

Marilyn will always be remembered for her kind words, quick wit, and happy, loving smile. She was extremely devoted over the last years of her life to caring for her mother.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Olaf and Nell...

David Wilson

Feb 24, 2020

David James Wilson, age 59, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2020, at home in Gautier with his wife by his side. He fiercely fought an 8 month battle with cancer. He is now resting in the arms of Jesus, who became his Savior a few days before his passing. He was born August 31, 1960, in Colorado Springs,...

Madison Harris

Feb 24, 2020

Madison Victoria “Madi” Harris, age 16 of Biloxi, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2020.

She was preceded in death by her great maternal grandparents; and paternal great grandfather.

Madi is survived by her parents, Candie Blackmon (Josh) and Stuart Harris; her siblings, who knew her as Sissy, Leighton Harris, Trey Harris, Noah Blackmon, Jacob...

Norma Siems

Feb 23, 2020

Norma Jean Siems, age 88, of Hutchinson, KS, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2020.

Most recently a resident of Pass Christian, she lived most of her life in Hutchinson, KS. She was most proud of the nurse’s training she received at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Hutchinson. She worked in multiple roles in the medical field including surgical...

Michael Wallace

Feb 23, 2020

Michael Edward “Shadow” Wallace, 68, of Saucier, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2020 at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport. Mr. Wallace was a native of Cocoa Beach, Florida and had been a resident of Saucier the past 20 years. He was trained as a heavy equipment operator with the Job Corps. He loved to fish; loved spending time with...

David Cummings

Feb 23, 2020

David Leonard Cummings, age 77, formerly of the Mississippi Gulf Coast, and was currently residing in Youngstown, Florida, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2020.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Jennie Cummings; his parents, Robert Cummings and Dorothy Denny; his siblings, Mary, Frank, Chuck, John, Jr., and Ronnie; his sister-in-law, Susie Fennell; his brother-in-law,...

Ruth St. Onge

Feb 21, 2020

Ruth Jean St. Onge passed away peacefully on February 21, 2020, at Gulfport Memorial. She recently celebrated her 100th birthday with family and friends (born January 14, 1920). Ruth was a long time resident of Long Beach and a Biloxi teacher at Gorenflo Elementary where she taught 1st grade for over 30 years.

She was preceded in...

Mary Clay

Feb 21, 2020

Mary R. Clay, age 85, of Long Beach, passed into the loving arms of Jesus on Friday, February 21, 2020.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Erskine and Estelle Wilson; her husband, Billy F. Clay; and her brother, Allen Wilson.

Mary was a devoted homemaker and also worked for Tupperware for many years....

Jeffery Sabol

Feb 19, 2020

Jeffery Lynn Sabol, age 69, of Biloxi, passed away on February 19, 2020

Graveside services will be held with Navy honors at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, February 27, 2020, at Biloxi National Cemetery.

RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Biloxi, is proudly serving the family.

Betty Ladner

Feb 18, 2020

Betty Jean Ladner, age 89 of Gulfport, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2020.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James “Pete” Ladner; her father, Dewey Pitts; and her mother, Clara Pitts.

She is survived by her children, William “Buddy” Murray (Joanne), Bobbie Archer, Donnie Murray, Michael Murray, and Steven Ladner (Donnell); her...

Andy Malley

Feb 16, 2020

Andy O. Malley, age 67, of Lumberton, passed away, Sunday, February 16, 2020. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Rd., Gulfport is serving the family.

George Eyrich

Feb 16, 2020

George Clark Eyrich, Jr., age 69, of Long Beach, passed away on February 16, 2020. He was preceded in death by father, George Clark Eyrich, Sr.; his mother, Isabelle Eyrich Simmons; a and sister, Isabelle Eyrich Sebille. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Sue Wilson Eyrich; 2 daughters, Elissa Beth Eyrich and Erynne Eyrich Shatto...

Leslie Riddell

Feb 16, 2020

Mr. Leslie Lee Riddell, age 90 of Long Beach, MS, passed away at State Veterans Home in Collins, MS on   February 16, 2020. Born on 15 May 1929 in Chicago, IL, he was the son of Wilbur Riddell and Ina Riddell, both of whom predeceased him.

After graduating from High School in Lone Oak, KY where he...

Bryan Thompson, Sr.

Feb 16, 2020

Bryan E. Thompson, Sr., age 89, of Biloxi, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loved ones on February 16, 2020. He leaves behind his wife of 67 years, the love of his life, Ann S. Thompson; his daughters, Mary, Theresa and Catherine; his son, Timothy, Sr.; grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his...

Yvonne Little

Feb 16, 2020

Yvonne T. Little, age 91 of Gulfport, went to be with her Lord and Savior Sunday, February 16, 2020.  Though Yvonne was born in Columbia, Mississippi in 1928, she lived most of her life in Gulfport.  She graduated from Gulfport High School in 1947.  Although retired for many years, she was a teller for various banks on the Coast...

H. Gordon Myrick, Sr.

Feb 16, 2020

Henry "Gordon" Myrick, Sr., age 84, was born on July 21, 1935, in Laurel, MS, and passed away February 16, 2020, in Wiggins, MS, surrounded by family.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 54 years, Lessie Hearn Myrick; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tinnon G. Myrick; and his brother, Tinnon G. Myrick, Jr....

Kenneth Peterson

Feb 15, 2020

Kenneth David “Kenny” Peterson, Sr., age 74, of Long Beach, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Victor and Ofelia Peterson; and a sister, Barbara Ann Peterson. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Janet Favre Peterson; 2 children, Jan Peterson Currie (Brian) and David (Christy) Peterson; 4 grandchildren, Tristan...

Chandra Nicholson

Feb 14, 2020

Chandra “Chandi” Cathleen Flurry Nicholson, age 47, passed away peacefully in the loving arms of her husband and mother on February 14, 2020 at their home in Ocean Springs, MS, after a courageous battle with cancer. Chandra was born on May, 6, 1972 in Cristobol, Panama to Kathleen Beaugez and Clifton C. “Tippy” Flurry, Jr. She graduated from Ocean...

Patricia Cantrell

Feb 14, 2020

Patricia “Pat” Cantrell, age 70, passed away on February 14, 2020 at her home is Pass Christian, MS. She grew up in Detroit, MI and in Ohio, and was born on April 23, 1949 to Jay and Anna Beyerly. She has been a resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast for the last 25 years. She is preceded in death...