OBITUARIES

Phyllis Hilliard

Jan 1, 2020

Phyllis Ann Hilliard, age 74, a resident of Vancleave, MS,  passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 in Ocean Springs. She was predeceased by her parents, Russell and Anna Allen. She is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Michael Hilliard; children, Eddie Hilliard, Jason Hilliard, Chad Hilliard, and Veronica Hilliard McCauley (Chris); 7 grandchildren, Ariel, Madison, Aaron,...

Dennis Asal

Jan 1, 2020

Dennis Wayne Asal, a resident of Vancleave, passed away on October 25, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana at the age of 59. Dennis a Veteran of the US Navy Seabee’s, was a long time employee of the Imperial Palace Casino in Biloxi. He was an amazing father, and pawpaw, brother and son and a devoted St. Louis Cardinal diehard...

Voncile Ford

Jan 1, 2020

Our sweet mother, Voncile Ford passed away after a valiant fight against cancer on December 19, 2020 at the age of 80. She was born on August 31, 1940 at Mt. Gilead, MS. Her life was a living example of the bible verse, Ephesians 4:32 – “And be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving one another, just as...

Diane Smith

Jan 1, 2020

Diane Marie (Chorba) Smith, a native of Aberdeen, WA and longtime resident of Ocean Springs, MS passed away at her home surrounded by family on March 30, 2020 at the age of 82.

She was preceded in death by her father, Michael Chorba;   her mother, Genevieve Judson Chorba;   and her son Scott William Smith.

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Byron White

Jan 1, 2020

Byron Anthony White, age 29, of St. Martin passed away on May 16, 2020. Byron was born in Amory, Mississippi on October 4, 1990, while his father (Charles White) was stationed at Columbus AFB, Mississippi. Byron lived in Ackerman, Mississippi, next to his grandparents (Doyle & Ruth Tennyson) while his Dad had an assignment to South Korea for one...

Linda "Jan" Woycke

Jan 1, 2020

Linda “Jan” Woycke, age 62, of Long Beach, passed away on January 1, 2020.

She is survived by her children, Paige Estay, Michaela Keesee, and Jon Woycke; her parents, Thomas and Marilyn Petermann; 3 siblings, Ava Bertrand, Thomas Petermann, Jr., and Jake Petermann; 4 grandchildren, Noah Estay, Courtney Estay, Garrett Estay, and Marshall Keesee.

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Jewell Angle

Jan 1, 2020

Jewell Smith Angle, age 92, passed away on February 3, 2020, with her daughter by her side.

Jewell was born on February 5, 1927, in Magee, MS, and was the daughter of the late Clarence and Nannie Lou Smith.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William T. Angle, Sr. to whom she was...

Toki Gonzalez

Jan 1, 2020

Toki Gonzalez, a native of Japan, and longtime resident of Ocean Springs, MS., passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2020 surrounded by her family.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her father Yoshio Shimizu; and her mother, Miyo Shimizu.

Toki is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Alberto N. Gonzalez; her...

William Marshall

Jan 1, 2020

William Robert “Bob” Marshall, 88, died Tuesday, December 1, 2020. He was a resident of Diamondhead, Mississippi. Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Betty Reese Marshall, as well as three children, Kay Shrout and husband Rick of Huntsville, AL; Carol Jones and husband Carl of Huntsville, AL; and William Marshall of Diamondhead, MS; three grandchildren, and one great...

Marie Reeves

Jan 1, 2020

Marie Francis Voyles Reeves, age 79, passed away on July 17, 2020. She was the beloved daughter of Floyd Robert Voyles and Mae Elizabeth Voyles Ross, and wife and widow of Raymond Richard Reeves; mother of Linda Sue Reeves Randolph (William “Randy”); and grandmother of Caroline Marie Randolph Miller (Gregory). She had four sisters: deceased Patricia Ann Voyles Johnston...

Lawrence McVeay

Jan 1, 2020

Lawrence Damion McVeay age 31, a resident of  Moss Point, MS passed away on June 14, 2020.

He is preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Lilly Mae Qualls; and his paternal grandfather, Walter Lawrence McVeay, IV.

Damion is survived by his mother, Carol Lorine Qualls; his father, Walter Lawrence McVeay, V; his brothers, Chad...

Julie Christopherson

Jan 1, 2020

Julie, age 76 passed away in Ocean Springs early Friday morning February 28, 2020.  Services will be held at a later date in South Dakota where she was born and raised.

RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 13872 Lemoyne Blvd. at Washington Ave. in West Jackson County is serving the family.

Anastasia Wilson

Jan 1, 2020

Anastasia Maria Spear Wilson, 61, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2020 at Memorial University Medical Center in Savannah, Georgia. Anastasia, known to most as Stacey, was born in Biloxi, Mississippi to Adrienne and Alvin Spear on January 12, 1959. She was one of their 5 children. She had two brothers, Bryan and Kenny, and sisters, Mary and Monica. She...

Walter Murphy

Jan 1, 2020

Walter James Murphy, Born August 22, 1929, died on February 26, 2020.

Walter was a lifelong resident of Ocean Springs, MS, he attended and graduated from Ocean Springs High School.  He then went to work with the L and N Railroad in Mobile, AL, before joining the US Navy and serving as a machinist for 4 years.  He...

Brandon Jarrett

Jan 1, 2020

Brandon Scott Jarrett, age 24, a lifelong resident of the Woolmarket Community in Biloxi, MS passed away in a tragic vehicle accident on November 7, 2020 leaving his family, his friends, and this community heartbroken. Brandon graduated from D’Iberville High School in 2014 and was employed with Elliott Homes in Gulfport, MS. He was passionate about his role with...

Frankie Harrison

Jan 1, 2020

Frankie Allen Harrison age 75, passed away on July 2, 2020 in Singing River Hospital in Ocean Springs.

A native of Philadelphia, MS and longtime resident of Ocean Springs, Frankie attended the University of Southern MS, and Millsap’s College.   He will be remembered most for his Interior Design and High End Fabric and Wallcovering Companies that along with...

Stephen "Steve" Hayes

Jan 1, 2020

Stephen "Steve" Patrick Hayes, age 72, passed away on December 16th, 2020 in Gulfport, MS. Steve was born and raised in the Bronx, New York. Following high school and a pull to serve his country in the midst of the Vietnam War, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and traveled the world as a dedicated sailor, spending most of...

Clara Davis

Jan 1, 2020

Clara Mae Davis, known to all as “Sissy,” passed away on November 19, 2020, just a few weeks after celebrating her hundredth birthday.

Born to James Wesley Viner and Millie Lou Elizabeth Willingham in Dancy, MS on September 30, 1920, Sissy is survived by her sisters Earlene Irwin and Mike Chiz, as well as two daughters, Kay...

Kenneth Deere

Jan 1, 2020

Kenneth Doyle Deere (Biloxi, MS) passed from this life unto eternal life on his 87th birthday, March 10, 2020, in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family.

Kenneth entered this world on March 10, 1933 in McComb, MS. His parents taught him that family is the most important thing one can have besides an education....

Glen Huffstetter

Jan 1, 2020

Glen Ray Huffstetter, a resident of Vancleave, MS and beloved Husband and Father, was called to his eternal resting place on June 7, 2020 at the age of 69. He entered this world on September 25, 1950 in Biloxi, MS, born to Glen P. and Beverly Huffstetter.

He was an active member of his new found family,...