OBITUARIES
Denver Pittman, Sr.
Aug 29, 2018
Denver Leroy "Red" Pittman, Sr., age 87, passed away on August 29, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar Clement Pittman and Eloise E. Creel; his brothers and sisters; a grandson, Michael Montana Wilson; and his granddaughter, Mischa Lindsay Hill. He is survived by his wife, Peggy Torries Pittman; seven children, Denver L. Pittman, Jr. "Denny" (Winnie...
Toni Lord
Aug 29, 2018
Toni Janine Lord of Ocean Springs, MS passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and friends at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport, MS on August 29, 2018 at the age of 60. Toni was born on September 14, 1957 in Union City, PA. Her family moved to the Mississippi Coast in 1967. She was a graduate of Biloxi High School, received her...
John Walker
Aug 29, 2018
John "Johnny" Estus Walker, age 72, of Long Beach, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 29, 2018, with his family at his side. Mr. Walker was born in Pascagoula to Breland Estus and Hazel Campbell Walker. He was a long-term member of the Masonic Lodge #500 in Long Beach and the Royal Order of Jesters (associated with the Shriners). He...
Virginia Olsen
Aug 29, 2018
Virginia Fayard Olsen, age 84, passed away Wednesday, August 29, 2018, in Bay St. Louis. She was preceded in death by her father, Leonard Fayard; mother and step-father, Edna Garcia Whitehead and Willis Whitehead; husband, J.W. Olsen; son, Carl Olsen; daughter, Mary Olsen; brothers, Ralph Fayard and Robert Fayard. She is survived by her daughter, Kathy Martin (Bill) of Gulfport;...
Barry White
Aug 29, 2018
Barry Glenn White, age 56 of Bay St. Louis, MS passed away on Wednesday, August 29, 2018 in Slidell, LA. He was preceded in death by his sister, Susie Teder; and nephew, Benjamin White. He is survived by his parents, Gerald and Sue White of Long Beach, MS; brother, Richard White (Yvette) of Doylestown, PA; sister, Tammy Salisbury (John) of...
Harry Thames
Aug 28, 2018
Harry Thomas Thames, age 72 of Gulfport, passed away on August 28, 2018. He was a native of Seminary, MS, graduated from Seminary High School, and almost an AS at William Carey University. He was preceded in death by his parents, David and Helen Thames; his sister in law, Vivian Thames; and his step grandchild, Reese Elvin Smith. Harry is...
Frances Martin
Aug 27, 2018
Frances Howell Martin passed away at age 94, on Monday, August 27, 2018 in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. "Nonnie" as she was known to her family and many friends, was born on March 16, 1924 in Mize, Mississippi, where she was raised. Mrs. Martin was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 56 years, Charles Roland Martin; her mother and...
Preston Cuevas, Sr.
Aug 27, 2018
Preston John Cuevas, Sr., 71, passed away Monday, August 27, 2018 at his home in Pass Christian. Mr. Cuevas was a native of Lizana and a long-time resident of Pass Christian. He was a graduate of Harrison Central High School. Mr. Cuevas retired after a long career in Supervision of Industrial Mechanical Fabrications. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and...
Edward Boykin
Aug 27, 2018
Edward Daniel "Eddie" Boykin, age 74 of Gulfport, passed away on Monday, August 27, 2018. Mr. Boykin was born in New Orleans to Joseph Clyde Boykin, Sr. and Miriam Norma Ybos Boykin. He was a longtime resident of the Coast where he worked as a machinist, among other trades. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Patricia Elizabeth...
James Seeforth
Aug 26, 2018
James Patrick Seeforth, age 64 of Ocean Springs, passed away on August 26, 2018. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 19130 Commission Rd., Long Beach, MS is serving the family. Please click here to view the video tribute
William Starrett
Aug 26, 2018
William Dwight Starrett, age 68 of Gulfport, passed away on Sunday, August 26, 2018 in Poplarville. Mr. Starrett worked at Keesler Air Force Base as a Barber for 37 years. He was a dedicated supporter of the Gulfport High School Admirals sports program. Dwight was a devoted longtime member at Bayou View Baptist Church where he was an usher for...
Barbara Gurney
Aug 26, 2018
Mrs. Barbara Ruth Gurney, age 79, of Pass Christian, passed away Sunday, August 26, 2018, in Gulfport. Mrs. Gurney is survived by her husband, Bill Gurney; children, Gwen, Gail and Gerry; Ten grandchildren; ten great grandchildren and her beloved dog Stumpy. She was an active member of the Aerobic Angels Swim Team and will be greatly missed by all who...
Capt. Hutto
Aug 25, 2018
Capt. John Lee Hutto, U.S. Army, Ret, age 80, passed away on Saturday, August 25, 2018. He was born in Bolinger, AL, April 20, 1938. He served his country in the U.S. Army for 23 years and was a field artillery officer. Capt. Hutto was awarded 3 bronze star medals, one with V Device for valor, Vietnam Service Medal w/5...
Norvel Jackson
Aug 25, 2018
Norvel Peter "Bubba" Jack�son Jr., age 65 of Vancleave, MS went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 25th, 2018 in Ocean Springs, MS. He is preceded in death by his father, Norvel Jackson Sr.; sister, Lou J. Estay; brother, Allen Jackson; and nephew, Michael J. Mobley. Bubba is survived by his wife, Georgia (Bobinger) Jackson; son, Joshua (Chris�tine) Jackson; daughters, Eliza�beth...
Thomas Tyrone
Aug 24, 2018
Thomas "T.D." Tyrone, 73, of Saucier, passed away Friday, August 24, 2018. Mr. Tyrone was preceded in death by his parents, Talmadge and Julia Tyrone. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Martha Tyrone; two daughters, Diane Mitchell and Julia Keller (Chuck); sister, Ann Hebert (Curtis); and grandchildren, Ryan (Samantha), Connor & Jack Mitchell and Sophia Salgado. Memorial Services will...
William Hopkins
Aug 23, 2018
William " Wittle" Hopkins, infant son of Charles "Ryan" Hopkins and Lauren Holley passed away Thursday August 23, 2018. Besides his parents, he is survived by his mawmaw, Helen Holley along with Sophia and Jeffery, his papa, Charles Glorioso ,his granD, Dina Whittaker,and his papaw, Kenneth Whittaker. Funeral service will be held on Sunday August 26, 2018 at 1PM at...
Kelly Glover
Aug 23, 2018
Kelly Jean Glover, age 50 of Biloxi, beloved daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, mother, and grandmother passed away Thursday, August 23, 2018. She was preceded in death by her father, David Lloyd Glover. Kelly is survived by her children, Toni Ann Lovett and Dana Aaron Lofland (Shay); her grandchildren, Estevan and Angelina Villanueva, Milan Tran, Skylar, London, Brayden, and Jayden Lofland;...
George Rogers III
Aug 23, 2018
George Franklin Rogers, III, age 65, of D'Iberville, passed away on Thursday, August 23, 2018. Mr. Rogers was born in Portsmouth, VA to George Franklin Jr. and Helen Marie Parker Rogers. He worked for 28 years at DuPont before retiring and purchasing the Hallmark store in D'Iberville. George also worked for the City of D'Iberville for 5 years. He loved...
Edwina Alliston
Aug 21, 2018
Edwina Alliston, age 94, of Saucier, went to be with her Lord on August 21, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Clark Alliston, Jr; and infant child, Cecil Alliston; her parents, Elijah and Hattie Scarborough; and a brother, Curtis Scarborough. Survivors include her children, John Clark Alliston, III (Judy), Edwin T. Alliston, Janet E. Saucier (Larry...
Jane Wortel
Aug 21, 2018
Jane Runnels Wortel, age 82 of Gulfport, passed away on August 21, 2018. She was a native of Ellisville, MS and a lifelong resident of the MS Gulf Coast. Jane was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar and Jewel Runnels; and her siblings, Mary Jo Miller, Jim Runnels, and Mike Runnels. She is survived by her husband of 47...
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