OBITUARIES
Sara Cucuzza
Mar 14, 2018
Sara "Sally" Hoge Cucuzza, 70, of D'Iberville, passed away Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at Singing River Hospital. Mrs. Cucuzza was a native of Carrollton, MS where she graduated from J.Z. George High School. She has been a resident of the coast since 1979. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, D'Iberville, a hairdresser and beauty college instructor and...
Carmela Alijaj
Mar 14, 2018
Carmela P. "Melina" Alijaj, age 57 of Biloxi, passed away on March 14, 2018. She was preceded in death by her father, Luigi Rinaldi. Melina is survived by her mother, Giovanna Rinaldi of Biloxi; her daughter, Arnisa Alijaj of Biloxi; her siblings, Rosalba Rinaldi and Giuseppina Rinaldi both of Biloxi; and her nephew, Giavanni Rinaldi of Biloxi. The funeral service...
Caden DiLorenzo
Mar 14, 2018
Our precious little boy, Caden Luke DiLorenzo, went to sleep on Tuesday night and woke up in Heaven on Wednesday morning. For almost 12 years, Caden blessed us with his unconditional love, innocence, and beautiful smile. Our hearts are broken, but we rejoice that he is now able to walk, talk, and play. We know that we will be reunited...
Austin Barker
Mar 14, 2018
Austin Barker, age 23, a lifelong resident of Long Beach, passed away on March 14, 2018. Austin was a 2012 graduate of Long Beach High School and was currently attending MGCC where he was studying drafting and design. Austin enjoyed dirt track racing, working on cars, and salt water fishing. He also enjoyed watching baseball, football, and hockey. His greatest...
Bruce Kent
Mar 13, 2018
CPO Bruce John Kent, U.S. Navy, Ret, age 66 of Gulfport, passed away on Tuesday, March 13, 2018. Bruce was born in Chicago, Illinois, and enjoyed talking about going to 12 schools in 12 years as an Air Force brat, before settling in Gulfport and graduating from St. John High School in 1970. He served in the U.S. Navy and...
Joyce File
Mar 13, 2018
Joyce Jean File, age 87, and a resident of Gulfport, passed away on March 13, 2018 in Gulfport, MS. Joyce loved to play Bingo, be on the water, and dancing. She was also a wonderful cook and a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 119. She is preceded in death by her parents, Alonzo and Myrtle Shugart Switzer; sister,...
Richard Dymond Sr.
Mar 13, 2018
Richard Vaudry Dymond Sr., Criminal Defense Attorney, husband, father, grandfather, and friend died Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at the age of 70. He was at home surrounded by his family and friends. Mr. Dymond was born on February 23, 1948 to the late F. Irvin and Martha Porter Dymond and was raised in New Orleans, LA. Mr. Dymond had many...
Enver Karagoz
Mar 13, 2018
Enver Karagoz, age 71, of Gulfport, passed awy on March 13, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Husein and Ceneti Karagoz; and his brother, Yahya Karagoz. He is survived by his wife, Susan Karagoz; nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Mr. Karagoz served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He enjoyed spending time with his family...
Fay Engolia
Mar 12, 2018
Fay Engolia, age 92 of Gulfport, passed away on Monday, March 12, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Salvador Engolia, Sr.; her son, Salvador Engolia, Jr.; her daughter, Patricia Engolia Buttone and her husband Harold Buttone; and two brothers, Peyton Thomaston and Roy Thomaston. Fay is survived by her children, Susan DeHart of Gulfport and Joseph Engolia...
Mary Throneberry
Mar 11, 2018
Mary Frances Throneberry, age 86 of Ocean Springs, passed away on Sunday, March 11, 2018. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11287 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport, is serving the family. An online obituary may be viewed and condolences and photos shared at www.riemannfamily.com Please click here to view the video tribute
Allen Hunter
Mar 10, 2018
Allen C. Hunter, age 69, of Gulfport, passed away on March 10, 2018. He was preceded in death by his step-father, Ambers Shoemaker; and a sister, Cynthia Applegate. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Loretta B. Hunter; his children, Cherie Carlson (Stephen), and Michael A. Hunter; his mother, Cleety Shoemaker; 3 siblings, Letitia Wisner (Kevin), Robert Applegate,...
Mary Loper
Mar 10, 2018
Mary Ruth Butler Loper, age 92, of Gulfport, passed away on Saturday, March 10, 2018 in Gulfport. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lanier Loper of Gulfport; her parents, Charlie Edward Butler and Effie Boswell Butler; three sisters, Earline Butler Mott, Dixie Butler Latimer and Willie Merle Butler Reynolds; and three brothers, James Elbert, Charlie Edward "C.E."...
Karen Geeding
Mar 10, 2018
Karen Lee Geeding, age 66, left this life to begin her journey anew in Heaven on Saturday, March 10, 2018 at her home in Gulfport, MS, where she was surrounded by her family. She was born on August 29, 1951 in Dayton, Ohio. Karen spent her life as a devoted mother, wife, sister, grandmother, aunt and friend. She was committed...
Christopher Hover
Mar 9, 2018
Christopher R. Hover, age 41, passed away Friday, March 9, 2018 in Gulfport. He worked for Dale, Sandra, and Jimmy Ladner at Biloxi Auto Recycling. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Juanita M. Johnson. He is survived by his wife, Lora Hover of Biloxi; mother and father, Glenn Roy Hover and Daarah Tandler Hover of Biloxi; three...
Jerry Hargrove
Mar 9, 2018
Jerry Sue "Moma Sue" Hargrove, 81, of Gulfport, MS went home to be with her Lord on March 9, 2018. She was born on May 15, 1936 in Gulfport, MS. I was given this beautiful gift of life. I lived my life to the utmost. I enjoyed it, I loved it, and now the time has come for me to...
Bettie Barrett
Mar 9, 2018
Bettie F. Barrett age 76 of Saucier passed away on March 9, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents Leon and Catherine Freeman as well as her loving husband James B. Barrett. She is survived by her children; James M. Barrett, Karl B. Barrett, Sonja and Joel Sandig and four wonderful grandchildren, Jonathan, Joseph, Jacob, and Joanna. Bettie...
Garland Neideffer
Mar 8, 2018
Garland Raymond Neideffer, age 88, of Gulfport, passed away on Thursday, March 8, 2018. Ray was born in Illinois to Raymond and Georgia M. Clow Neideffer. He served his country in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War and later served in the United States Air Force. He retired from Keesler Air Force Base as an Instructor Supervisor...
Kathryn Baltar
Mar 8, 2018
Affectionately known as "Puddin", Kathryn Reese Rich Baltar died peacefully in Pass Christian, MS, on March 8, 2018. Puddin was born in Itta Bena, MS, to Edith Reese Rich and William Thomas Rich. She graduated from Itta Bena High School and received a B.S. Degree from Belhaven College. Puddin was married for 64 years to William W. Baltar, III, who...
Hazel Woodard
Mar 8, 2018
Hazel Juanita Woodard, age 76 of Biloxi, passed away on March 8, 2018. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11287 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport, is serving the family. An online guestbook may be signed and memories and photos shared at www.riemannfamily.com Please click here to view the video tribute
Dianne Jamison
Mar 8, 2018
Dianne Jamison, age 69, of Long Beach, passed away on March 8, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Red and Gracie Mae Alexander; and her grandparents, Rev. Dave Busby and Elizabeth Busby, and Nola and Willis Alexander. She is survived by her husband, Ronnie E. Jamison; her children, Lynn Ulrich, Candy Sims (Mike), and Ronnie L. Jamison...
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