OBITUARIES
Terry H. Applewhite
Aug 22, 2025
Terry H. Applewhite, born on July 29, 1952, in Gulfport, MS, and a lifelong resident of the Mississippi Coast, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 22, 2025, in Covington, LA. She was a beloved member of her community and a dedicated participant at Highland Baptist Church in Pass Christian.
Terry was known for her vibrant spirit and her love for life....
Yvette Marie Bernard Richard
Aug 22, 2025
Yvette Marie Bernard Richard, 82, was born to Mose and Viola Shepherd Bernard in Crowley, Louisiana, on December 7, 1942. She went to be with the Lord, our Savior on Friday, August 22, 2025.
She had one brother, Eugene “Gene” Bernard (Barbara) who predeceased her on August 31, 2023. She is survived by her husband, Ray Richard; two sons, Barry Richard...
Raynell Lee Dunn
Aug 21, 2025
Raynell Lee Dunn, 84, of Lizana, Mississippi, passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2025, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Born in LaPlace, Louisiana, Mrs. Dunn was a high school graduate and a faithful member of the Pentecostal faith. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, known lovingly as “Meme.” Her greatest joy was spending time with her children, grandchildren, and...
Christopher Brandon Blum
Aug 21, 2025
Christopher Brandon Blum, born September 20, 1983, in Biloxi, Mississippi, passed away suddenly on August 21, 2025, in Gulfport, Mississippi.
A proud graduate of the Job Corp of Gulfport with a GED, Christopher embarked on a career in the casino industry as a Security Guard. However, it was his later role as a devoted caregiver to his beloved grandmother, Carolyn Voss,...
Wayne "Gypsy" Earl Carter
Aug 21, 2025
Mr. Wayne “Gypsy” Earl Carter, age 77, passed away on August 21, 2025 at his residence. He was a native of Boone, Iowa.
Mr. Carter served his country with pride for 4 years in the US Air Force and over 18 years in the Iowa Air National Guard, later retiring in 1991. He was a proud lifetime member of VFW Post...
Jacqueline "Jacquie" Simpson Forrest
Aug 19, 2025
Jacqueline “Jacquie” Simpson Forrest, 85, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2025 surrounded by her family. Born on March 8, 1940 in Glendale, California to Jack Simpson Curtright & Mary Jeanelle Curtright (Hatcher), Jacquie lived a life rich in love, family, and friendship.
She was preceded in death by her parents, little brothers John Michael and Craig Hatcher, and her eldest...
James "Ronnie" Roland Smith, Jr.
Aug 19, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of James Roland “Ronnie” Smith, Jr., on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, in Gulfport, MS.
Ronnie, a native of Halls, TN., and longtime resident of Ocean Springs, MS., was a graduate of Arthur High School, and attended Ole Miss University before he proudly served his country in the US Air Force...
Roy Lee Elder, Jr.
Aug 19, 2025
Roy Lee “Peter Roy” Elder, Jr., 76, of Biloxi—a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend—died unexpectedly in Biloxi on August 19, 2025.
Peter Roy was born on January 11, 1949, in Biloxi, Mississippi. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy Lee “Pete” Elder and Jewel Constance Blake Elder, both of Biloxi; his brother-in-law, Joseph Jurich of Ocean Springs;...
Janice Mary Ladner
Aug 18, 2025
Janice Mary Ladner, a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, departed from this world on August 18, 2025, leaving behind a legacy woven with love and warmth in the heart of Gulfport, Mississippi, where she was born on July 4, 1943. A lifelong resident of Gulfport, Janice graduated from St. John High School in 1961, and she was a member...
Kathryn Louise Dungan
Aug 17, 2025
Kathryn Louise Dungan, a beloved mother, sister, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2025, in Gulfport, Mississippi.
Born on October 12, 1955, in Leavenworth, Kansas, Kathryn’s life was marked by her deep commitment to family and her distinguished career of 35 years as a civil servant with the U.S. Army, from which she retired. Kathryn called Leavenworth home for...
Mary Lee Boykin
Aug 16, 2025
Mary Lee Boykin, age 91 of Gulfport, passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2025.
A full tribute will be posted soon.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.
Linda Joyce Edmondson
Aug 16, 2025
Linda Joyce Edmondson, 67, of Long Beach, MS passed away August 16, 2025.
Arrangements are private with Riemann Family Funeral Home, Long Beach assisting the family.
Robert W. Stroup
Aug 14, 2025
Robert W. Stroup, age 71 of Gulfport, passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2025.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport is serving the family.
Marie Woodall Lacoste
Aug 14, 2025
Marie Woodall Lacoste, age 87, of Kiln, MS, passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born June 26, 1938 in Summit, MS to J.C. and Effie Mae Freeman Woodall.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Seymour Lacoste; 2 sons, Brett and Bruce Lacoste; a grandson, Kevin Lacoste, II; a granddaughter,...
Mark Jalanivich
Aug 14, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of dear beloved father, brother, grandfather, and uncle, Mark Matthew Jalanivich. Mark passed away peacefully at his home in the Latimer Community in Ocean Springs, on August 14, 2025.
Mark was one of a kind. A true jokester and mischievous soul who could light up any room. He was known by...
Jimmie Darrell Milam
Aug 14, 2025
Jimmie Darrell Milam, 91, of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, went home to be with the Lord on August 14, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Greenbrier, Arkansas in 1934, Jimmie lived a life full of service, adventure, and steadfast faith. At just 16 years old, he joined the U.S. Navy in 1950, serving as a Marine Corpsman in the Korean...
Fay Russel "Russ" Walker
Aug 13, 2025
Fay Russell “Russ” Walker
Fay Russell “Russ” Walker, age 78, of Bay St. Louis, formerly of Mount Hermon Louisiana, passed away on August 13, 2025, at Memorial Hospital of Gulfport.
Russ was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and graduated from Robbinsdale High School in Robbinsdale, MN. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy before beginning a long and dedicated career as...
Bill Thomas Groff
Aug 13, 2025
Bill Thomas Groff, age 78, of Diamondhead, passed away Wednesday, August 13, 2025.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.
David Wayne Mendel
Aug 13, 2025
David Wayne Mendel, age 55, of Gulfport, Mississippi, passed away at home on Wednesday, August 13, 2025.
David Wayne Mendel, affectionately known as “Dave” and “Fathead,” was born in Madisonville, Louisiana, and resided in Gulfport, Mississippi. A self-employed carpenter, David took great pride in his work, with his proudest accomplishment being the construction of the lighthouse and harbor at Jones Park...
Floyd Joseph 'Drake' Girouard
Aug 13, 2025
Floyd Joseph Girouard, 92, passed away at his home on August 13th, 2025 surrounded by loved ones. He is known affectionately by the nicknames “Chapeau,” “Baboy,” and mainly “Drake". He was born and raised in Biloxi, Mississippi, specifically “the Point.” He graduated from Notre Dame High School in 1952.
Drake proudly served in the United States Army for two years at...
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