OBITUARIES

Helen Ray

Jan 8, 2020

Helen Virginia Turley Ray, age 86, born on January 19, 1933, passed on Wednesday, January 8, 2020, in Diamondhead, Mississippi, surrounded by her family in her home. She was a native of Emory, Texas, and lived in Diamondhead for the past three years. Her life was a living example of her favorite Bible verse, Ephesians 4:32 – “And be...

Joseph "Nathan" Gallender

Jan 8, 2020

Joseph “Nathan” Gallender, age 35, of Gulfport, passed away on January 8, 2020.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Nathan E. Gallender, Jr. and Billie E. Gallender; O.S “Dun” Dunaway and Alice Finley Dunaway.

He is survived by his wife, Amberly Gallender; a daughter, Emma Jane Gallender; his parents, Kenneth Joe Gallender and...

Arlene Fegurgur

Jan 8, 2020

Arlene Manibusan Fegurgur, age 55, of Gulfport, passed away on January 8, 2020.

Arlene was a native of Sinajana, Guam and went to George Washington High School there.  She was employed at the Beau Rivage and loved playing cards, spending time with friends, family, and most of all playing with her grandchildren.

Mrs. Fegurgur was...

Homer Taylor

Jan 8, 2020

Homer "Mickey" Mitchell Taylor, age 81, of Long Beach, went to our Lord on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at Memorial Hospital Gulfport, MS. He fought a valiant battle with cancer and was surrounded by his loving family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Dock and Willie Mae (Patrick) Taylor; his children Dwight (Mitch) and Tammy...

William Bass

Jan 7, 2020

On Monday, January 7th, Troy Bass, loving husband of Carol and father of 2 sons, Troy and Kerry, passed away at the age of 80.

Troy was born on January 20, 1939 in Gulfport MS, to Lloyd and Artie Bass. He graduated from Long Beach High School in 1958. He enlisted in the Navy and served aboard...

Leonard Nederveld, Sr.

Jan 7, 2020

Leonard Simon Nederveld, Sr., 94, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 in Diamondhead, MS.

Leonard was born October 23, 1925 on a farm in Poplarville, MS. He moved to New Orleans at 10 years old and it was there that he met the love of his life, Celine. Leonard joined the...

Jerrie Huxley

Jan 7, 2020

Jerrie Lynn Huxley, age 55, of Gulfport, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2020 in Gulfport.

Mrs. Huxley was a native of Wichita, Kansas and has been a long-time resident of Gulfport. She served in the U.S Army, serving faithfully until a medical discharge was required. She was a homemaker and a loving wife & mother. She had...

Merle Byrd

Jan 7, 2020

Merle Bertucci Byrd, age 90, of Biloxi, Mississippi passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 in Gulfport.

Mrs. Byrd was a native of Laurel, MS and a life-long resident of Biloxi.

She was preceded in death by her 1st husband, John Bertucci; her parents, Sharp and Mae Jernigan; and her brother, Tom Jernigan.

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Wayne Ford

Jan 6, 2020

Age 74, passed away 1/6/20. Memorial service: Saturday, 1/18/20 at 11am at Gulf Haven Mennonite Church, Gulfport. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Rd., Gulfport served the family.

Ruby Mills

Jan 6, 2020

Ruby Doris Mills, age 79, a native of Magee, MS and resident of Diamondhead, passed away January 6, 2020.

Ruby went to Biloxi High School and worked as a secretary, escrow officer. She was a member of the Diamondhead Baptist Church, Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority and was the President of Alpha Beta Chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha...

Loretta Kenney

Jan 4, 2020

Loretta Kenney of Long Beach, Mississippi passed away on Jan 4, 2020. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Annie McVadon

Jan 4, 2020

Annie R. McVadon, age 100, and a longtime resident of Biloxi, died Saturday, January 4, 2020 at her home in Biloxi.

Born in 1919 in Delhi, Louisiana (a preemie and not expected to live) she grew up in Petal, Mississippi during the depression and was the only one of four siblings to receive a high school diploma....

Helen Duke

Jan 4, 2020

Helen Joyce Duke, 78 of Gulfport, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2020. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, West Jackson County, is serving the family.

Ronald Jenkins

Jan 4, 2020

Ronald E. Jenkins, Sr. 68 of Ocean Springs, MS, formerly of Brazil, IN, passed away January 4, 2020 after a year long illness and complications of treatment for lung cancer. Ron was born on February 21, 1951 in Brazil, Indiana to Loyd and Loretta Jenkins. He graduated from Van Buren High School in 1969. Ron retired from Olin Brass...

Clara Streetman

Jan 3, 2020

Clara J. Streetman, age 87 of Gulfport, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2020.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Kirk Streetman; her daughter, Kathy Marie Streetman Burns; her grandson, Jonathan Paul Streetman; and her great granddaughter, Kayla Nicole Maniccia.

Clara is survived by her children, Steven Kirk Streetman and Kenneth Eugene...

Anita Sipler

Jan 3, 2020

Anita Turner Sipler, age 93, passed away on January 3, 2020 in D’Iberville, MS.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Whit and Ivy Turner; sisters, Nadine O’Neal (Buss), Doris Allen (Ivan); first husband, Joseph Martinelli; former mother and father-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Martinelli; mother and father-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde K. Sipler, Sr.; sister-in-law,...

Catherine Butterfield

Jan 2, 2020

Catherine Montgomery Butterfield age 97, born September 20, 1922, has gone to be with her parents, Joseph and Catherine Fountain Montgomery; her husband, Ray Butterfield; her sons, Ray “Skip” and Byron Butterfield; her brothers, James, Leslie and Cecil Montgomery; her sisters, Marie Montgomery, Ursula Sherman and Doris Stojcich in heaven.

She was born in Biloxi and graduated...

Willo Goodwin Jr.

Jan 2, 2020

Willo Goodwin Jr. age 87, of Biloxi, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2020.

Willo was born in Sledge, Mississippi in 1932, and graduated from Drew High School in Drew, Mississippi. He received his Bachelor of Science in Education from Delta State University and his Master of Science in Academic Guidance, and Specialists Degrees in Academic and Vocational...

Ha Tran

Jan 1, 2020

Ha Tran, age 75, of Long Beach, passed away on January 1, 2020.

She was born in Vietnam and moved to Long Beach in 1991.  She became a naturalized U.S. citizen and was so very proud of her right to vote.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Vien Tran and Vang Thi Pham;...

Steven Lassalle

Jan 1, 2020

Steven Dean Lassalle, age 31, of Ocean Springs, passed away on February 7, 2020.

Steven was born to Howard Dean Lassalle and Kimberly Joe Fuller Phelps.

He is survived by his infant daughter, Adalynn Skye Lassalle; his parents, Howard D. Lassalle and Kimberly Fuller Phelps; his brothers, Nick Lassalle, Robert and Noah Phelps; and sister,...