OBITUARIES

Michael Bankester

Dec 31, 2019

Michael Bankester of Saucier, Mississippi passed away on Dec 31, 2019. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Frazier Looney

Dec 31, 2019

Frazier L. “Les” Looney, age 82 of Gulfport, passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2019 in Montgomery, AL.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Joyce Looney.

Les is survived by a daughter, Anita Jones (Clark) of Montgomery; and a son, Paul Looney (Becky) of Gulfport; a sister, Beverly Turman; grandchildren,...

Miguel Barraza

Dec 31, 2019

Miguel Joseph Barraza, age 43 of native of Slidell, LA and resident of Pass Christian, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2019.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Freddie and Mathilda Daigle and Onesimo and Josefa Barraza; his first love, Tearziah Mary Deschamp; and grandson, Holden Michael Barraza.

Miguel is survived by his wife...

Gerald "Jerry" Ritchie

Dec 31, 2019

Gerald “Jerry” Thomas Ritchie, age 80, passed away at his home, in Ocean Springs, MS on December 31, 2019.

Mr. Ritchie was a native of New Orleans. He graduated from Terrebonne High School in Houma, LA in 1957 and from LSU in 1961 with a degree in history. He was the Bookstore Director at University of Pennsylvania,...

Thomas Walle

Dec 30, 2019

Thomas M. Walle, age 99, of Kiln, passed away on December 30, 2019, in Kiln.

Arrangements are pending at the RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Pass Christian.

Vernon Dove

Dec 30, 2019

Vernon Keith Dove was born in a small town in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, July 26, 1936, as the first child of Virginia Vail Dove and Laverne Eugene “Babe” Dove. He was raised on a farm where family, faith, fun, and a strong work ethic framed his early life. He had two brothers born there, Max “Mickie”...

Rick Gaston

Dec 29, 2019

James Rickey “Rick” Gaston, age 65, of Gulfport, passed away on December 29, 2019.

Rick was born in Gulfport.  He served in the U.S.M.C. and retired from law enforcement where he worked as Warden of the Harrison County Detention Center and later the Warden of Mobile Metro Jail. He was a parishioner of St. Thomas the Apostle...

Alvira Harper

Dec 29, 2019

Ms Alvira Harper, age 87, of Gulfport, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2019, in Gulfport, MS.

Alvira was a great mother and sweet person. She had her ups and downs like everyone else, we just wish she could have had more of the ups in her time here. Hopefully now shes in a place where shes blessed...

Ernest Reed

Dec 29, 2019

Ernest Lee Reed, Sr., age 82 of Gulfport, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2019.

Ernest, also known as “Jive”, was born on March 18, 1937, in Port Gibson, MS to Will and Mary Reed.  Following his older brother, Walter, he relocated to Gulfport, MS.  On December 3, 1961, he married Jannie McClendon and brought to fruition...

Guy Bowie

Dec 29, 2019

Mr. Guy Bowie, age 90, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2019 in Gulfport, MS.  Arrangements are pending with RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road Gulfport.  Share memories, condolences and photos at www.riemannfamily.com

Dorothy Jones

Dec 29, 2019

Dorothy Jones, age 86, of Biloxi, passed away on December 29, 2019 in Gulfport.

Dorothy was a native of the United Kingdom and a resident of Biloxi.  She loved and lived for her sons, their families and her friends.

Mrs. Jones is preceded in death by her first husband, Michael M. Knowles; and her second...

Andrew "Andy" Cutler

Dec 28, 2019

Andrew “Andy” Maxwell Cutler, age 72, of Gulfport, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2019.

Andy was a native of Meridian and a long-time resident of Gulfport. He graduated in 1966 from Meridian High School and in 1970 from Mississippi State University. He worked in the Governor’s Division of Job Development and Training under Gov. Waller and Gov....

Keith East

Dec 28, 2019

On Saturday, December 28, 2019, our father called Keith Michael East to be by his side in his heavenly kingdom. Keith was a long-time resident of Long Beach, MS, where his friends grew to love him. Keith, age 50, was a beloved son, brother and uncle.

Keith always put his family first and always took care of...

Jack Sherman

Dec 28, 2019

Tulla Jack Sherman, age 57, of Pascagoula, passed away on December 28, 2019, in Pascagoula.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Patsy Ann Sherman; and his grandparents, Herman Kinmon, Carmen Kinmon, Solomon Everett Sherman, and Lula Sherman.

He is survived by his father, T.J. Sherman; his brother, Frankie (Robin) Sherman; his nieces, Jessica...

Daniel Watters

Dec 27, 2019

Chief Master Sergeant Daniel James Watters, Sr., US Air Force, Retired, age 72, of Saucier, passed away on December 27, 2019.

He was preceded in death by his father, George Murray Watters; his mother, Margaret Hammond Watters; brother, George M. Watters, II; and sister, Mary Helen Watters.

He is survived by his loving wife of...

Robert Lizana

Dec 26, 2019

Robert F. Lizana, age 87, of Lizana, passed away on December 26, 2019, in Biloxi.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Louise Lizana; a son, Randy Lizana; his father, Lamar Lizana; his mother, Lydia (John) Sheffield; a sister, Rosemary Stephens; and a son-in-law, James Gilbert.

Survivors include a sister, Linda McGill; a brother,...

Jesse Burdine, Jr.

Dec 26, 2019

Jesse Bub “Butch” Burdine, Jr., age 63, passed away on December 26, 2019 in Birmingham, AL.

He was a resident of Gulfport, MS and a resident of Vertical Life Church in Pass Christian.

He is preceded in death by his father, Jesse Bub Burdine, Sr.

He is survived by his wife, Tiny Kate...

Troy Jones, II

Dec 26, 2019

Troy Lee Jones II, 54, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, December 26, 2019 in Biloxi.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Beverly Ann Burris; his father, Troy Lee Jones; his mother in law, Joan Langson; his brother in law, Ty Roy Langson.

He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Dawn; his children,...

Beatrice Shaw

Dec 25, 2019

Beatrice Ann Shaw, age 71 of Saucier, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2019.

She was preceded in death by her father, Clarence Sullivan; her mother, Emma Frazier Sullivan; and her husband, Garland Shaw.

Beatrice is survived by her children, Denise M. Cuevas (Kenneth) and David C. Lindsay (Sandra); her grandchildren, Kenneth E. Cuevas, III...

Zygmunt Slawinski

Dec 24, 2019

Zygmunt "Zig" Slawinski, age 71, of Long Beach, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2019.

Zig was born in Detroit, Michigan, but moved to the coast in 2008. He enjoyed being at home, researching, reading and listening to music. He had a special place in his heart for his fur friend, Mitch.

He was preceded in...