OBITUARIES

Mary Taylor

Feb 7, 2020

Mary Joyce Taylor, a lifelong resident of Gulfport, Mississippi, died on Friday, February 7, 2020.  She was 92 years old.

Mary Joyce loved her Gulf Coast home. In her long life there, she worked at the local newspaper, was a photographer’s assistant, and clerked at Sears and a grocery store in Bayou View. She completed her work life...

Makenna Saucier

Feb 7, 2020

Makenna Brooke Saucier, age 2, went to be with Jesus on February 7, 2020.

She was preceded in death by her great-grandfathers, Donnie R. Jack Ladner and Ora Cuevas; and great-grandmother, Marie Saucier.

She is survived by her parents, Wayne and Chelsea Saucier; her grandparents, Wayne and Tina Saucier, E.J. and Shelly Garriga; great-grandparents, Julia...

Lois Helbert

Feb 7, 2020

Loving Wife,  Mother and Friend Lois Elaine Ladner Bell Helbert is gone from our home but not our hearts.

Lois Was born November 9, 1937 at King Daughters Hospital in Gulfport Mississippi. She was preceded in death by parents Clayton Ira Ladnier and Hattie Ladner; her son, Reece Edward Helbert II; sisters, Sylvia Phyllis Reese and Linda Gail Hayes....

David Bowman, Sr.

Feb 6, 2020

David Bowman, Sr., age 79, of Lakeshore, passed away on February 6, 2020.  The RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Kiln DeLisle Rd., is serving the family. ww.riemannfamily.com

Sandy Davenport

Feb 6, 2020

MSgt Sandy Davenport, USAF, Ret., age 90, of Saucier, passed away on February 6, 2020. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Thelma Davenport; and wife, Earlyne Davenport; his parents, John and Myrtle Davenport; 5 brothers, Jack, Lloyd, Wilbur, Harold, and Jim Davenport; a sister, Dorothy Weiman; a granddaughter, Skye Davenport; and a grandson, Rob Davenport. Survivors include...

Linda Goff

Feb 6, 2020

Linda Diane Allshouse Goff, age 66, of Gulfport, passed away at her home on February 6, 2020.

Linda graduated from Harrison County High School in 1972 with honors.  She was employed at the SunHerald as a morning paper carrier, then Deluxe Cleaners, the Harrison County DHS and finally worked for the State of Mississippi Division of Medicaid...

Kellie Ziegler

Feb 5, 2020

Kellie Gallagher (Ziegler), age 52, of Kiln, passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2020.

Kellie loved her home of Delisle. She cherished family and friends and marveled over nieces and nephews. Kellie believed in laughter, puns and sharing jokes. She loved music, dancing, dogs and cats. A stranger to no one, leaving great memories and smiles. Though she...

James Gaunt, Jr.

Feb 5, 2020

James W. Gaunt, age 70 of Gulfport, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2020.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Williams and Opal Williams; and a sister, Teresa June Thornton.

James is survived by the love of his life, Sylbia Stewart; siblings, Neena Montz, Sarah Henry, Henry Williams, Randy Williams, Michael Williams,...

Ethel Sullivan

Feb 5, 2020

Ethel Louise Legg Sullivan, age 78, passed away on February 5, 2020. She was a lifelong resident of Gulfport. She is preceded in death by her mother, Margarette Jackson Legg and father, Robert Jathon “R.J.” Legg’ son, Benny Roy Lassabe Jr.; daughter, Betina Darlene Lassabe; and her brother Robert James “Jimmy” Legg of Long Beach. She is survived by...

John "Johnny" Byrd

Feb 3, 2020

John D. “Johnny” Byrd, T.N., age 76, of Biloxi, passed away at his home on February 3, 2020.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Edgar and Helen Byrd; and 2 brothers, Curtis Byrd and David Byrd.

He is survived by a daughter, Tara Pease (Chuck); a son, Jonathan Byrd (Ginger); his siblings, Pat...

James Deters

Feb 3, 2020

Age 80, passed away on February 3, 2020 in Biloxi, MS. At this time, no services are planned. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Rd. Gulfport is serving the family. www.riemannfamily.com

Nancy Sedor

Feb 3, 2020

Nancy Lee Sedor, age 63 and a resident of Pass Christian, MS, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2020 at Driftwood Nursing Home in Gulfport.

Nancy never met a stranger and she would always leave you laughing or smiling. She would open her home to anyone in need and she had a passion for helping people in...

Clarence Perry

Feb 3, 2020

Clarence “Clay” Walter Perry, age 63, passed away on February 3, 2020 in Saucier, MS.

He is preceded in death by his parents, William and Mary Perry, and four brothers, Gary Perry, Homer “Tiny” Oglialoro, John “Johnny” Oglialoro, Jimmy D. Perry.

He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Jacqueline “Jackie” Perry; one daughter,...

Gale Hinman

Feb 3, 2020

Mrs. Gale Hinman, age 93, of Long Beach, passed away on February 3, 2020.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin Hinman; her parents, Ben and Lucy Steele; her brothers, Roy, James, and Marvin; and her sister, Maudie.

She leaves behind her daughter, Vicki Meshell Ladner (Rickey) of Long Beach; her son, Ronnie...

Cole Helveston

Feb 2, 2020

Cole Mason Helveston, age 15 of Perkinston, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2020, from a brain arteriovenous malformation (AVM).

Cole is survived by his loving mother, Kerry Arkwright; his father, Mark Helveston; stepfather, Bobby Arkwright; sister, Kristin Watson (Amber); his nephew Maddox Watson; stepsister, Alyson Arkwright; stepbrother, Jeffrey Arkwright; maternal grandparents, Guy and Paula Robinson; paternal grandparents,...

Jeanette Lochner

Feb 2, 2020

Jeannette Lee Lochner passed away on February 2, 2020, at the age of 80 in Shreveport, LA, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

Ms. Lochner was predeceased by her parents, Estelle (Bidwell) Lochner and Chester Raymond Lochner; brother, James Raymond Lochner; son, Christopher Mark Mims; former husbands, Donald Lee Mims and Charles Wildon Thornton; step-daughter Alice...

Claude Awls

Feb 1, 2020

On Saturday February 1, 2020, God in His infinite wisdom called a faithful servant, Claude B. Awls, from labor to reward. Claude was the eldest child of the late Nellie and Loney Awls Jr. He was born October 5, 1943 in Hattiesburg, MS. At the young age of eight, the family moved to Toledo, OH.

Claude united...

Zacherie Williams

Feb 1, 2020

Zacherie Chaz Williams, age 26 of Gulfport, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2020.

He was preceded in death by his father, Eddie Holifield; grandmother, Janie Street; and uncles, Ricky Loper and Roland Salters.

Zacherie is survived by his wife of 4 months, Jessica Breeden Williams; mother, Rhonda Williams; siblings, Melissa Cumbaa (Paul) of Pass...

Elijah Smith

Feb 1, 2020

Elijah D'Wayne Smith, age 63 of Saucier, passed away on February 1, 2020.

Mr. Smith was born in Mobile, AL, to J.P. and Edna Marie Howell Smith.  He was a very conscientious worker and will be remembered for his faithfulness to his community.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and his brother, James...

Mitzi Bell

Jan 31, 2020

Mitzi Louise Wallace Bell, age 62, of Biloxi, MS passed away peacefully after a courageous battle against cancer on Friday, January 31st, 2020, at Memorial Hospital of Gulfport, MS.

Mitzi was born on July 17th, 1957 in Biloxi, MS to Ronald Wallace and Evelyn Wallace. She married John Bell on November, 27th 1999 and was happily married...