OBITUARIES
Carol Robinson
Jun 16, 2019
Carol Sue Robinson, age 74, of Vancleave, passed away on June 16, 2019. Mrs. Robinson was born in Clearwater, FL to Huston O. Walker, Sr. and Marian Elayne Jones Walker. She was retired from teaching after serving the children of Vancleave for 19 years. She was the former owner of Flowers by Carol Sue in Vancleave, and through these careers,...
Norma Napier
Jun 16, 2019
Norma Jeane Rogers Napier of Long Beach, MS, passed into the arms of her Lord on June 16, 2019, in Gulfport MS, after suffering a severe stroke. Norma was born in Gulfport, MS, on October 10, 1937, and was the second child of Louie H. Rogers and Hazel June (Showers) Rogers, who predeceased her. She is also predeceased by her...
Beckie Gregory
Jun 15, 2019
Beckie Necaise Gregory , age 56 of Pass Christian, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2019, in her home. She was preceded in death by her parents Buford and Lanell Necaise, her Brother, Donnie Necaise; her paternal grandparents, Mama Lou and Alphonse Necaise; and maternal grandparents, Jo Pete and Hazel Ladner. She is survived by her husband Kenneth(Ken) Gregory; her...
Stephanie Bass
Jun 15, 2019
Marguerite Stephanie Welch Bass, 84, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, June 15, 2019. Stephanie was born August 5, 1934 in Laurel, Mississippi to Robert Brewer "Boley" Welch and Marguerite Stephens Welch, who preceded her in death. She has also been preceded in death by her loving husband of 58 years, Robert Earl "Bobby" Bass, Sr.,...
Robert Waltz
Jun 15, 2019
Mr. Robert Louis Waltz, son of the late Adolph Joseph Waltz, Sr. and Dorothea Mastio Waltz, passed away on June 15, 2019, in Biloxi, MS. Lovingly known as Bob, he was born in New Orleans, LA, on July 9, 1961, where he grew up in St. Roch neighborhood and attended Benjamin Franklin High School. He then enlisted in the United...
Bonnie Huckabay
Jun 14, 2019
Bonnie S. Huckabay, age 78, passed away Friday, June 14, 2019 at St. Joseph Hospice in Gulfport. Bonnie was preceded in death by her husband, Donald R. Huckabay; her parents, Clairborne Henry Carter and Virginia Belle Carter; her brother, Bubba Carter; her sister, Jenny-Lynn Males; and her great-granddaughter, Mckaylah Huckabay. She leaves her loving memories to be cherished by her...
Rebecca Beatty
Jun 14, 2019
Rebecca Lynn "Becky" Beatty, age 39 of Gulfport, passed away on Friday, June 14, 2019. Becky was a 1997 graduate of Harrison Central High School. She began her employment at the young age of 16 as a fry-cook/server/cashier at the Taco Sombrero on Hwy. 49, in what was then the unincorporated community of Orange Grove (now Gulfport). She also worked...
Rev. Hoitt
Jun 13, 2019
Reverend Jo Ann Nancy Hoitt of Gulfport MS passed away peacefully Thursday June 13 surrounded by family after a period of failing health. She was born in Aurora, Colorado at Fitzsimmons Army Hospital to Burton W Hoitt and the late Arline Boisvert Hoitt. She is survived by her 2 daughters, Cynthia Drake Parker (Adam) of Ridgefield, CT, and Christina "Steenie"...
Edward Ready
Jun 13, 2019
Edward Allen Ready, age 86 of Bay St. Louis, passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2019. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Pass Christian, is serving the family. Please click here to view the video tribute
George Knight
Jun 12, 2019
George Michael Knight, MSGT, USAF (Ret), passed away peacefully surrounded by family on 12 June 2019. He was born 4 February, 1944, in McComb, MS, to the late Howard Ramsay Knight and Dorothy Stewart Knight. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Mack and Elmo Knight. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Jane...
William McConnell
Jun 12, 2019
Russell W. McConnell, age 91, of Gulfport, passed away on June 12, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Martha and Bill McConnell; his children, Dennis McConnell and Susie Herrington; and his siblings, , Maxine Hampstead; Clifford Howell and Rosie Malcolm. He is survived by his loving wife of 72 years, Shirley Woodcock McConnell; his children, Richard McConnell...
Earl Francis
Jun 11, 2019
Earl Shannon Francis, age 53 of Gulfport, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2019. Earl was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio. After graduating from high school he joined the Navy where he served as a Machinist Mate. After his service he returned to Gulfport, where he was a resident until his passing. He was preceded in death by his parents,...
Ronald Myrick
Jun 11, 2019
Ronald Wayne Myrick, age 78, of Gulfport, passed away on, Tuesday, June 11, 2019. Ron was born on November 17, 1940 to Willard and Hattie Laura Peavy Myrick in Heidelberg, MS. He graduated from Laurel High School and the University of Southern Mississippi. After graduation, Ron worked as an office manager for Hess Oil and Chemical in Heidelberg. He moved...
Darian Benefield
Jun 11, 2019
Darian Benefield, age 43, of Gulfport, passed away on June 11, 2019. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Rev. and Mrs. D.P. Benefield and Mr. and Mrs. Billy McDaniel. He is survived by his parents, Charles and Wanda Benefield; 5 siblings, Larry (Patti) Benefield, Danny (Debbie) Benefield, Tim (Rhonda) Benefield, Patti (Keith) Greene, and Darrell (Amanda) Benefield; caretaker...
Darrol Mitchell
Jun 11, 2019
Darrol Eugene Mitchell, 86, passed away in Gulfport, Mississippi on June 11 th , 2019. Darrol was born on April 20 th , 1933 to Robert Levi Mitchell and Ruth Ada (Parmley) Mitchell in Benton County, Arkansas. Mr. Mitchell was a Navy veteran and built a rich life with his family. He was a boy scout troop leader, a softball...
Elmer Entrekin
Jun 11, 2019
Age 85, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2019. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Rd., Gulfport served the family. www.riemannfamily.com. Please click here to view the video tribute
Nicholas Davis
Jun 10, 2019
Nicholas Scott Davis, age 27, passed away on Monday, June 10, 2019. Nicholas was a native of Falls City, Nebraska and has been a long-time resident of Gulfport. He attended from Harrison Central High School, where he was a trumpet player in the marching band. He overcame many obstacles through Teen Challenge. He was a Certified Welder and a CDL...
Nancy Condon
Jun 9, 2019
Nancy Patterson Condon, age 83, of Long Beach, passed away on June 9, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Laura Patterson; a daughter, Tamela Diane Condon; and several brothers and sisters. She is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, John "Jack" Condon; her children, Lynda (Ron) Groat and Michael S. (Leslie) Clarke; a...
Katherine Williams
Jun 9, 2019
Age 64, passed away on June 9, 2019 in Vancleave, MS. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 138772 Lemoyne Blvd. West Jackson County is serving the family. Please click here to view the video tribute
William McCollister
Jun 8, 2019
William Thomas "Bill" McCollister, age 77, of Gulfport, passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2019. Bill was a native of Pass Christian, Mississippi. He earned a BS degree from Southern Mississippi and from Mississippi State. He was in the United States Navy serving on the USS Forrestal from 1958 to 1962. Mr. McCollister was a D'Iberville physics and biology teacher,...
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