OBITUARIES
Barbara Miller
Feb 27, 2018
Barbara Ellen Miller, age 77 of Gulfport, passed away February 27, 2018. She is survived by her children, George D. Miller (Geri) of Wisconsin, Judy C. Glenn (Marty) of Arizona, Steven P. Miller (Traci) of Wisconsin, Dennis W. Miller (Laurie) of Wisconsin, Debra L. Ludowese (Leonard) of Wisconsin, and Daniel W. Miller, Jr. (Crystal) of Texas; along with many grand...
Dr. Rawls
Feb 26, 2018
Dr. Rex Anthony Rawls, 51, of Mobile, Alabama, died February, 26, 2018. Dr. Rawls was born in 1966 to the late Don and Dorothy Rawls of Gulfport, Mississippi. He attended Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where he received his B.S. degree and went on to the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi, where he received his...
Curtis Jennings
Feb 26, 2018
Curtis G. Jennings, 83, passed away Monday, February 26, 2018 at his residence in Biloxi. Mr. Jennings was a native of Sherrodsville, Ohio and has been a long-time resident of Biloxi. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1953-1978. He was an electronic instructor at Keesler AFB from 1980-1994. He retired with 40 yrs. of federal service. In addition,...
Mary Cartwright
Feb 26, 2018
Mary H. Cartwright, age 82, passed away on February 25, 2018, in San Antonio, Texas. Mrs. Cartwright had previously been a resident of Biloxi for 38 years. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, William D. Cartwright, Jr.; parents Demetrio and Maria Huron; brother Andres Huron; three sisters, Beatrice Carrasco, Alicia Contreras, and Manuelita Juarez. She...
Bobbie Straw
Feb 25, 2018
Bobbie Nell Straw, age 85, of Gulfport, passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2018. She was preceded in death by her sons, Chris Garrett and Tim Garrett. Bobbie is survived by her children, Ann (Buck) Fore and Charles (Regina) Garrett, both of Gulfport; her grandchildren, Gina, Ron, Kelly, Jason, Leslie, and Christopher; and nine great-grandchildren. A special thank you from...
Belinda Hall
Feb 25, 2018
Belinda P. Hall, of St. Marys, WV, formerly of Gulfport, MS, passed away Sunday, February 25, 2018 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born in Oakland, Ca, on January 9, 1963 and was the daughter of Bernell Cuevas and the late Jeraldine Hickman Cuevas. She was preceded in death by her mother. Survivors, other than her father, include her significant...
Nell Bowles
Feb 24, 2018
Nell R. Bowles, age 87, of Sevierville, TN, passed away on February 24, 2018, in Sevierville. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Cecil Ray Bowles; 2 brothers, Donnie Massey and Fred Massey; and 2 sisters, Geneva Lantis and Gloria Massey. Mrs. Bowles is survived by her children, David Bowles, Kay Spring, and Karen Mustain; 2...
Pete Davignon
Feb 24, 2018
Pete Davignon, age 57, of Gulfport, passed away on February 24, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dick and June Davignon; and a brother, Rick Davignon. Survivors include his wife, Holly Davignon; his children, Jacob Davignon and Eric Wall; 2 grandsons; and other relatives and friends. He was best known as "Wild Pete's Fireworks Stand" in Gulfport....
Mary Boudreaux
Feb 24, 2018
Mary Lee Means Boudreaux, age 77 of Biloxi, passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2018 in Gulfport. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, February 27, 2018, at 10:00 AM at the Biloxi City Cemetery (south of the tracks), for family and friends. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport is serving the family. An online obituary may be...
Trenton Havens
Feb 23, 2018
Trenton Dean Havens, age 18, of Pass Christian, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 23, 2018. Trenton was born in Gulfport and worked for Pat Peck Honda as a maintenance technician. He loved the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing, and his greatest love was the truck he bought and got running, Ole Red. He will be...
William Muszar, Sr.
Feb 23, 2018
With his children at his side, William "Billy" Muszar, Sr. peacefully left this world to be with his Lord Jesus Christ. Billy was born June 27, 1933 to Leonard Muszar, Sr. and Noemie Landry Muszar in Morgan City, LA. At the age of 18 he was drafted and served his country in the Army during the Korean Conflict. Billy married...
Paul Zulli
Feb 23, 2018
Paul J. Zulli formerly of Chalmette, LA passed away peacefully surrounded by family in Gulfport, MS. on Friday, February 23, 2018 at the age of 80. Paul is survived by his six children, Eileen Z. Tauzier (Walter), Debroah Z. Williams (Mitchell), Paul J. Zulli Jr. (Gaynell), Anthony G. Zulli (Kerin), Darrin M. Zulli (Angela) and Michael P. Zulli (Jenny); his...
Judy Anselmo
Feb 22, 2018
Judy E. Anselmo, age 61 years young, was called home by her Lord on Thursday, February 22, 2018 while at Slidell Memorial Hospital in Slidell, LA. Born on June 11, 1956 to Edward W.E. Schmidt and Wilma Rose Miller Engle in Elizabethtown, KY, Judy was a resident of Picayune, MS. Judy married her best friend, Randy Anselmo on July 25,...
Marion Cox
Feb 22, 2018
Marion D. Cox, age 84, of Diamondhead, passed away on February 22, 2018. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jean Cox; his step-son, Timothy Dozier; his parents, Jesse and Seldon Cox; and a sister, Jessie Mae Smith. He is survived by his girlfriend, Denise Young; his children, Lynn Cox, Donna Britt, Chuck Dozier, Chris Cox, and Sherry...
Steven Dowst
Feb 22, 2018
Steven Allen Dowst, age 65, of Biloxi, passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2018. Steve graduated from Gulfport High School in 1972 and served in the United States Army. He spent the majority of his career as a security guard working in casinos, hospitals, and the Port of Gulfport. He enjoyed computer games and fantasy football, having won the family...
Stephen Warino
Feb 22, 2018
Stephen Joseph Warino was born on November 17, 1982 and entered into heaven on Thursday, February 22, 2018. Stephen was an avid Saints and Ole Miss football fan. He spent every Sunday during football season shouting, clapping, and cheering at the TV with his dad. He will best be remembered for his love of fishing and infectious personality. Stephen never...
William Sauls
Feb 21, 2018
William "Bill" Sauls, age 59, of Pass Christian, passed away on February 21, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Stanley and Annie Sauls; and a sister, Joycelynn Denham. Survivors include his wife, Darlene Sauls; his daughter, Jennifer Sauls; his step-children, Rachelle Lusardi Clark, Cassie Lusardi Lake, Doug Thigpen, Jeremy "Tazz" Thigpen, Lloyd Craig, Sheila Craig; his sons,...
Chief Williams
Feb 21, 2018
Chief Petty Officer (Retired) Edgar Williams, age 92, passed away February 21, 2018, in Gulfport. The Holt, FL native proudly served his country for 30 years. Mr. Williams also retired from Civil Service at Keesler AFB, and was the owner of Blue Mule Ceramics. He resided in Long Beach, for over 50 years, and was a founding member of...
Dolores Cole
Feb 21, 2018
Dolores Marie Cole, age 82, of Gulfport, passed away on February 21, 2018. She was preceded in death by her son, Daniel S. Cole, Sr.; her daughter, Lisa Sue Cole; her former spouse, Fred B. Cole, Jr.; and her mother, Helen Waitakaitis. Survivors include her daughter, Kathy Hughes (Glen) and her son, Patrick Cole, Sr.; 10 grandchildren, Daniel "Scotty" Cole,...
Simone Jones
Feb 21, 2018
Simone Yvonne Van Gorp Jones, 90 of Gulfport passed away on February 21, 2018 in Poteau, Oklahoma. She was born November 23, 1927 in Floing, France to Joseph and Amelie Van Gorp. She married Arvis Jones in 1946 while he was serving in the US Army during WWII. She turned 19 on the boat in route to Ellis Island. She...
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