OBITUARIES
Mary Loper
Apr 28, 2019
Sis. Mary C. Loper, age 94, of Gulfport, passed away on April 28, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Leon Loper; a daughter, Mary Deaon Danley; a grandson, Donnie Fulwiller; her parents, Henry Carlisle and Elizabeth "Lizzie" Carlisle; her siblings, Jim Carlisle, John Carlisle, Rachel Harrison, and Brunetta Beard. She is survived by a daughter, Delores...
Nancy Thompson
Apr 28, 2019
Nancy Thompson, age 38, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2019, in Gulfport, MS. She is survived by her father, Ronnie Thompson; her mother, Andrille B. Miles; her sister, Tina E. Weary; her brother in law, Christopher L. Weary; her niece, Nyla M. Weary, Londyn T. Weary; her grandmother, her aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, family, and friends. From your mother;...
Anna Mixon
Apr 27, 2019
Anna V. Mixon, age 87 of Gulfport, was called home on Saturday, April 27, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Albert C. Mixon; her parents, Michael and Mary Tatarian; her daughter, Catherine Jeffries; and her grandson, Michael Jeffries. Anna is survived by her children, Robert Jeffries (Lisa), Lorraine Jeffries, and David Mixon; her grandchildren,...
Grace Davis
Apr 27, 2019
Grace L. Davis, age 82, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2019 in her home in Diamondhead, MS. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Davis; her parents, Lewis and Cora Lightsey; and brothers, Winfred and Carl Lightsey of Pachuta, MS. She is survived by her youngest brother, Alton Lightsey; reared niece, Lynn Lightsey; and many nieces, nephews, grandnieces...
Scarlett Taylor-Hands
Apr 27, 2019
Infant, passed away April 27, 2019. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 19130 Commission Rd., Long Beach at 10:00 am, with a visitation for family and friends begining at 10:00 am. Visitation 9:00 am - 10:00 am Wednesday, May 8, 2019 Riemann Family Funeral Home - Long Beach 19130 Commission...
Beverly Rafferty
Apr 27, 2019
Beverly Favrot Himel Rafferty passed away in the loving arms of her husband, James, early Sunday morning. Bev lived a rich and rewarding life. She graduated from the Academy of the Sacred Heart in 1978 and made her debut in New Orleans, reigning as Queen of Momus in 1981. She was a member of Pi Beta Phi Sorority, studied at...
Doris Allen
Apr 27, 2019
Doris Alexander Allen, age 86, of Gulfport, passed away on April 27, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles C. Allen; her parents, Salvador "Savy" and Mildred Alexander; a son-in-law, Danny Tracy; a daughter-in-law, Gwen Ladnier; and her siblings, Roger Alexander and Barbara Alexander Hodges. Survivors include her children, Wanda Tracy and David "Buddy" Ladnier; her twin...
Richard Harrell
Apr 26, 2019
Richard Paul Harrell, 60, of Vancleave, MS passed away suddenly on Friday, April 26, 2019. Richard was born in Pensacola, FL on June 21, 1958. A native of Molino, FL, he was a 1976 graduate of J.M. Tate High School. He went on to complete the Apprenticeship program as a Boilermaker for Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, MS, earning the...
Geraldine Rivers
Apr 26, 2019
Geraldine C. Rivers, age 82, of Pass Christian, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2019. She was preceded in death by her sister, Bonnie Jean Necaise; parents, Loren and Aline Necaise; two husbands, Ernest J. Ladner and Richard Rivers; two sons, Kendall and Keith Ladner; and one daughter, Debra Ann Holliman. Her survivors include her four brothers, Buford Necaise, Berlin...
Kathleen Trochesset
Apr 26, 2019
Kathleen Trochesset, age 71, passed away on April 26, 2019 in Diamondhead, MS. She was born in Gulfport, MS and was a resident of Diamondhead. She is preceded in death by her parents, Lynn Evan Cook and Irene Northrop Cook; and her brother, Lynn Evan Cook Jr. She leaves behind her husband of 50 years, John "Cary" Trochesset; son, Jeań...
Wayne Lewinsky
Apr 26, 2019
Wayne Paul Lewinsky, age 52, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2019, at home in Ocean Springs, MS. Wayne was born July 7, 1966, in Youngstown, Ohio to Edward and Rosalie Lewinsky, and was one of four siblings. He joined the Army shortly after graduating high school. He was stationed in Langoens, Germany, where he met his wife, at the...
Betty Plummer
Apr 25, 2019
Betty Plummer, age 79, resident of Woolmarket, passed away on April 25, 2019 in Gulfport, MS. She was born to H.C. and Mildred King in Gulfport, MS on May 31, 1939. She was a lifelong resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast, a graduate of Orange Grove High School, attended Perkinston Junior College, and was a member of Coalville United Methodist...
Lowell Garner
Apr 25, 2019
Lowell Roger Garner, 83, of Phoenix, AZ died Thursday, April 25 from complications of Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma. A tremendous father figure, he passed with his family by his side. One of the last of his great generation, he represents the true American icon of that historical period. Raised in Taintor, Iowa on a family farm that was lost to the...
Norma Jeffries
Apr 25, 2019
Norma May passed away at her home in Bay St. Louis with her devoted and loving husband Michael by her side, along with close friends and family members. Norma was born in Kingston Jamaica. Attending a Catholic Boarding school, Immaculate Conception she started out with her desire to become a nun. This changed as she got older. She went on...
Rose Gillis
Apr 24, 2019
Rose Dyess "Willa" Gillis, age 84 of Biloxi/Gulfport, MS passed on Wednesday, April 24, 2019. She was known by Willa most of her life. She was born in Marion County and graduated from Improve High School in 1952. Willa was preceded in death by her father and mother, Jesse and Edna Dyess; sisters, Lucille Dyess Downs and Eddie Pearl Dyess...
Michael Washum
Apr 24, 2019
Michael Wayne Washum passed away unexpectedly on 24 April 2019 and departed this life in Ocean Springs, MS. Michael affectionately known as Mike was born in Cincinatti, OH, on 13 December 1952 and graduated high school in Ohio. After graduating high school, he joined the US Navy at age 17 and retired with a distinguished service record of 20 years....
Jean Mulkerin
Apr 24, 2019
Jean Mulkerin, age 92, passed away on April 24, 2019 in Biloxi, MS. She was born in Saginaw, MI to William and Annie Holme-Shaw in 1926. She is preceded in death by her husband Herbert Mulkerin; former spouse, Gilbert Kelly; son, Robert Kelly; daughter Deborah Kelly; her parents; three brothers; and one sister. She is survived by her son, William...
Gerald Warren
Apr 23, 2019
Gerald Huntleigh Warren, age 70 of Gulfport, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2019. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Gulfport, is serving the family. An online obituary may be viewed and memories shared at www.riemannfamily.com. Please click here to view the video tribute
William Roberts
Apr 23, 2019
William G. Roberts, age 68, passed away on April 23, 2019 in Gulfport, MS. He was born in Biloxi, MS to Boyd and Shirley Roberts. He is survived by his loving companion of 30 years, Pam Nuchereno of Vancleave; four sons, Garner Roberts (Angela), Larry Roberts (Candace), Anthony Nuchereno (Breanna), Nicholas Nuchereno (Meghan); 15 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; one brother; two...
Joan Hollis
Apr 23, 2019
Joan Elizabeth Sarles Greer Hollis, age 85 of Biloxi/Gulfport, MS, peacefully passed away on April 23, 2019 after a long struggle with Dementia. Joan was preceded in death by her father and mother, Lloyd & Caroline Sarles; brothers, Ray and Bob Sarles; husband of 35 years, H.T. Greer; and husband of 17 years, Ben Hollis. She is survived by her...
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