OBITUARIES
Jesse Fegurgur
May 10, 2019
Jesse Toves Fegurgur, age 57, of Gulfport, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2019. Jesse was a native of Sinajana, Guam. He graduated from George Washington High School and worked as an electrical technician for Keith Huber Inc. He also served in the United States Army. He is preceded in death by his father, Felix SN. Fegurgur; his mother, Maria...
Everett Ballew
May 10, 2019
Infant Everett Landry Ballew, born on April 10, 2019, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2019. From the moment he arrived, Everett changed our lives for the better. We are forever grateful for all of the prayers and encouragement during his short life. His life impacted more people in one month than some do in a lifetime. He touched so...
Amber Gibson
May 9, 2019
Amber Nicole Gibson, age 26 of Gulfport, passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2019. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Jerome Perry and J.B. Chatham. Amber is survived by her parents, Greg and Renee Gibson; her children, Audrey Casper and Lane Wallace; her siblings, Christina Gibson Allen (Scott), Mark Gibson, Jason Gibson (Savannah Simmons), and Josh Gibson; her...
Jane Fleet
May 8, 2019
Age 95, passed away May 8, 2019. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at Biloxi National Cemetery at 1:30pm. Graveside Service 1:30 pm Wednesday, May 15, 2019 Biloxi National Cemetery 400 Veterans Avenue Biloxi, Mississippi, United States 39531 Please click here to view the video tribute
Benjamin Rice
May 8, 2019
Benjamin Rice, age 38 of Gulfport, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2019. He was preceded in death by his father, Melvin Edward Rice; his grandparents, Lewis and Marcella Jordan. He is survived by his mother, Peggy Cain; his brother, Jason Paul McKinney (Treasure); and his nephews, Dakoda McKinney and Blayze McKinney. Benjamin enjoyed spending time at the beach and...
MSgt Retired
May 8, 2019
MSgt Milton Andrew Van Court, U.S.M.C. (Retired), age 86, of Biloxi, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2019. Mr. Van Court was born in New Orleans to George Edward and Della Helen Carver Van Court. He served in the U.S.M.C. for twenty-two years and a tour in Korea and two tours in Vietnam. He was awarded the Purple Heart, The...
Corabelle Green
May 8, 2019
Corabelle Francis Feutz Green, "Cokey", left this world on Wednesday, May 8 th just four days after her 81st birthday. Cokey was generous, loving and kind with an adventurous spirit. She experienced life to its fullest, always offered to help someone in need, and loved her family more than anything else in life. She made so many sacrifices for those...
Frank Melton
May 8, 2019
Frank Everett Melton, age 85, passed away on May 8, 2019 in Gulfport, MS. He is preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Black Melton; parents, Frank Melton and Kate Ladner Melton; his infant son; and one grandchild, Johnathon Lee Boyd. He is survived by four daughters, Evelyn Phelps, Kathy Boyd, Vicki Byrd, Elizabeth Melton; four step-children, Debra Langston, Donald...
Joann Payne
May 7, 2019
Joann Marie Payne, age 95, and a resident of Biloxi, passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2019 in Biloxi, MS. She was born on February 7, 1924 in Ardmore, Oklahoma to William Hoeppel and Helen Berry Hoeppel. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry C. Payne; her parents; her son, Richard C. Payne; and her sister, Betty Terry....
Shannon Bachtel
May 7, 2019
Shannon Nicole Bachtel, age 47, of Gulfport passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2019. Shannon was born in Lafayette, Louisiana and graduated from Salmen High School in Slidell, Louisiana. After graduation, she worked in various jobs and met her husband, Brian, and became a wife and mom. Most recently, she worked as a Logistics Manager during the BP oil spill...
Jerry Mallett
May 7, 2019
Jerry Kenneth Mallett, Sr. age 83, died Tuesday, May 7, 2019 surrounded by his family at his home in Gautier, Mississippi. Mr. Mallett was born in Biloxi, MS and lived his life along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. He attended Perkinston Junior College and the University of Southern Mississippi graduating with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting. He worked as a Certified...
Clarence Pujol
May 6, 2019
Clarence George "Papa C" Pujol, age 82, of DeLisle, passed away peacefully in his home on May 6, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred Pujol and Alena Carvin and her second husband, Pete Carvin; his sister, Florence Harshbarger; 2 brothers, Alfred Pujol, Jr. and Joe Pujol; and 1 great-grandson, Ayden Seth LaFrance. He is survived by his...
Harley Wilson
May 6, 2019
Alvin "Harley" Wilson, age 15 of Vancleave, MS, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2019 at USA Hospital in Alabama from complications of Asthma. There will be a visitation on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 13872 Lemoyne Blvd, at Washington Ave. in West Jackson County, from 11:00am until 2:00pm. Memories and photos may be shared at...
Matthew Dickson
May 6, 2019
Matthew Ryan "Matt" Dickson age 38 of Biloxi, MS., passed away on Monday May 6, 2019 in Mobile, AL. He was a graduate of St. Martin High School, and went on to earn his degree in Non - Destructive Testing from Louisiana Technical College. He had an entrepreneurial spirit in many different fields. He was a man with faith in...
Claire Coyle
May 5, 2019
Claire Plaisance Coyle, resident of Diamondhead, MS, died peacefully on May 5, 2019, at the age of 65 in her home surrounded by her family and close friends after a courageous battle fighting pancreatic cancer for 1 ½ years. She is survived by her loving husband of 22 years Randall Coyle; her stepson Christopher Coyle, wife Amanda and grandchildren Wyatt...
Linda McCulloch
May 5, 2019
Linda Louise McCulloch passed away at her home in Long Beach, Mississippi on May 5, 2019. She was born to Donald and Effie Graham Power McCulloch on August 27, 1946, in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. Linda was a stellar student at all levels of her education at Christ Episcopal Day School, Bay High and Millsaps College, culminating in her Master's...
Evan Kapp
May 5, 2019
Evan Weidman Kapp, age 82, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2019 in Long Beach. He was a veteran of the United States Navy serving as an Electronic Technician. He was preceded in death by his parents, John P. Kapp, Sr. and Clara Lassabe Kapp; brothers, John P. Kapp, Jr., Howard Kapp, and Warren Kapp; sister, Martha Watkins. He is survived...
James Williams
May 5, 2019
James Joseph Williams, age 84, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2019. Riemann Family Funeral Home, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport, served the family. Please click here to view the video tribute
Elaine Moran
May 4, 2019
Elaine Moran, age 82, of Lizana, passed away Saturday, May 4th, 2019. Elaine was born to Curvis and Aliene Ladner and spent her early years growing up alongside of her eight brothers and sisters. After high school, she married Norvell Moran and they had three sons. She worked for several years in the Lizana Elementary School Cafeteria. She was a...
Scottie Ladner
May 4, 2019
Scottie Ladner, age 47, of Saucier, passed away on May 4, 2019. He was preceded in death by his father, Ceville Ladner, Jr.; his mother, JoAnn Ladner; a grandson, Tanner Hoda; and his lifelong friend, David "Jr" Ladner. Survivors include his wife of 10 years, Tammy Ladner; his children, Devin Ladner, Ryan Ladner, Kaela (Ryan) Tiblier, Taylor (Brooke) Hoda, and...
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