OBITUARIES

Billye Feemster

Dec 9, 2019

Billye Jo Feemster, age 79, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2019 peacefully at her residence surrounded by her loving family

Billye Jo was a bright, outgoing woman who never met a stranger she couldn’t talk to, befriending everyone she met.  She was artistic, enjoyed painting, making beautiful jewelry and spending time with her family and friends. ...

Ruth Summers

Dec 8, 2019

Ruth Mae Summers, age 82, of Bay St. Louis, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2019.

Ruth was born in August 1937, in Bay St. Louis to Crayton Shiyou and Lola (Page) Shiyou Ladner. A lifelong resident of Bay St. Louis, she was a member of the Order of Eastern Star, Hope Chapter #402 and the VFW Auxiliary....

Joshua Newton

Dec 8, 2019

On Sunday, December 8, 2019, Joshua Aaron Ray Newton, passed away at the age of 23 in a motorcycle accident.  He is remembered by his family and friends as a great man, loyal friend, and someone who would always have your back.

Josh was born to Kimberly Ann Ray and Aaron Ray Newton on January 17, 1996, in Yokosuka, Japan, where his...

Derrell Jordan

Dec 7, 2019

Derrell Dwayne Jordan, age 58, a.k.a.  “Honee” to his wife, He passed away on December 7, 2019,  in Ocean Springs, MS.

Derrell moved back to the Mississippi coast upon retirement from his military service as an airborne army ranger, having attained the rank of Sergeant First Class. In the Army he was a sharpshooter and served overseas...

Joseph Williams

Dec 7, 2019

Joseph Randall Williams, Sr., age 66, of Diamondhead, MS, a native of Macon, GA, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2019 in Gulfport, MS.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Ruth Williams; sister, Sara Williams; and brothers, Cecil, Marshall and Hubert Rousey.

Joseph is survived by his wife of 24 years, Cassie...

David Jones

Dec 7, 2019

David Michael Jones, age 61, of Gulfport, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2019.

David was born in Oklahoma but moved to the coast with his family at a young age. He attended St. John's Catholic High School and began working in the family owned upholstery business. He has been the owner/operator of Jones Auto Trim in...

Michael McAda

Dec 7, 2019

Michael Gary McAda, age 29, passed away on December 7, 2019 in Gulfport, MS.

He leaves behind his parents, Debbie and Randy McAda of Gulfport; brother, Blake M. Garcia (Lisa Bouffanie) of Gulfport; sister, Lisa Garcia of Gulfport; five nieces and nephews that he loved with all his heart, Zane, Landyn, Kayden, Caylee, and Madison; aunts and...

Herman Watts, Jr.

Dec 6, 2019

Herman Watts, age 88 of Long Beach, MS, peacefully went to be with his heavenly father on November29, 2019, at Memorial Hospital, Gulfport, MS, with his loving family by his side.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman Lee Watts Sr. and Mable Harris Watts; his brother, James (Jimmy) Dale Watts; and his brother in...

Roberta Sizemore

Dec 6, 2019

Roberta Sizemore, age 85, of Gulfport, peacefully passed on to heaven on Friday, December 6, 2019, leaving behind her six children, four step-children, four grandchildren, eleven step grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, six step great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.

Born in Wisconsin June 1934, she moved to the Gulf Coast in 1967 with her husband Melvin W. Hanson...

Edward Dougherty

Dec 6, 2019

Edward “Ed” Michael Dougherty, age 72, of Pearlington, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2019 peacefully at his home.

He was preceded in death by his father, Francis William Dougherty, Sr.; wife, Patricia Woods Dougherty;  his mother, Marion Ryan Dougherty; his sisters, Sharon Dougherty and Patricia Dougherty; and his brothers, William Dougherty, Jr., Dennis Dougherty and Gerald...

Barbara Necaise

Dec 5, 2019

Barbara Jane Necaise, age 65, passed away on December 5, 2019 in Kiln, MS.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Stanley Joseph Cameron and Verina Veronica Ladner Cameron; brother, Stanley J. Cameron; sisters, Geraldine Necaise, Bernice Ladner, Charlene Cameron; and her son, Ron Keith Necaise.

She leaves behind her beloved husband of 45...

Ellis Lizana, Jr.

Dec 4, 2019

Ellis Vincent Lizana, Jr., age 77, of Gulfport, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2019.

RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport, is serving the family.

Charlotte Peterson

Dec 4, 2019

Charlotte Ann Peterson, of Pass Christian, was called home to be with the Lord December 4th, 2019, at the young age of 67.

Charlotte is now reunited with her loved ones, father, Charlie O. Cuevas, mother, Nolia Mary Cuevas, and brothers, Gerald (PeeWee) Cuevas, Danny Cuevas and Charles (CJ) Cuevas. She is survived by her 4 children, Katrina Jordan,...

Crystal Wilhite

Dec 4, 2019

Crystal Lanette Wilhite, age 48, of Gulfport, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2019. Funeral arrangements are pending at this time. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Gulfport is serving the family.

Catherine Graves

Dec 4, 2019

Catherine Yvonne Graves, age 54, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2019.

RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport, is serving the family.

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Diane Punzo

Dec 3, 2019

Diane Phyllis Punzo, age 68, passed away on December 3, 2019, after a five-month battle with Leukemia.

Diane was born on November 10, 1951, in Louisville, Kentucky to George and Phyllis Manemann.

On July 31, 1971, Diane married the love of her life and her best friend, Charles N. Punzo, who lovingly and compassionately provided...

Lovell Geiger

Dec 2, 2019

Lovell Shaw Geiger, age 86, of the Lyman community, passed away Monday, December 2, 2019. Lovell was born and raised in the Lizana community in Harrison County and was a member of Saint Joseph Church on Depew Road in Gulfport. She lived for many years in the Lyman community with her husband, Darrell. She was a seamstress by trade, but...

Patricia "Doan" Lerch

Dec 1, 2019

Patricia (Doan) Lerch, age 73, of Bay St. Louis, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2019.

Patricia Roche Doan Lerch, was the eldest of six daughters, born in Blue bell, PA,  in 1946, following the end of WW2.  Both parents were U.S.Army vets, her mother being a trained nurse, and father a reconnaissance pilot for the Army...

Karen Davis

Nov 30, 2019

Karen Lynn Davis, age 73, of Biloxi, left this life to go dance with the angels on November 30, 2019.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Virda Mallett Davis; and brother, Kenneth Larry Davis.

She is survived by two her sisters, Vida Rhoton and Cheryl Lively; son, Ray Kuns (Jerri Beth); daughter, Rene...

Louis King, Jr.

Nov 30, 2019

Louis Edward King, Jr., age 68, of Escatawpa, passed away on November 30, 2019.

He was preceded in death by a son, Louis Edward King, III; his parents, Louis Edward King, Sr. and Lorine King; and a special cousin, Vernon King.

He is survived by his children, Tanya Gipson (Chris) and Angela Grosso (Shane); 3...