OBITUARIES
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...
Willie Culpepper
Feb 21, 2018
Willie Mae Culpepper, 94, of Gulfport, passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2018. She was born in Hattiesburg on January 19, 1924. She was the daughter of William M. and Nancy Elizabeth Woodruff. She grew up in Meridian where she graduated from Meridian High School. She was married to Joe H. Culpepper, Jr. in 1944. Gulfport was her home for over...
Richard Davis
Feb 21, 2018
Richard Douglas "Doug" Davis, age 63 of Biloxi went on to play his biggest gig on Wednesday night, February 21, 2018. Welcoming him was his biggest fan, his mother, Joy Gerhardt. Doug was born in Cleveland, MS, and has been a resident of Biloxi since 1966. Doug is proceeded in death by his father, Jack Davis; his mother, Joy Gerhardt;...
Phillip Ezell
Feb 20, 2018
Phillip Edward Ezell died on February 20, 2018 at the age of 86. Phillip attended and graduated from Maydell High School in Cherokee County Texas. He attended Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas. Phillip served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Upon discharge he accepted a position with The Travelers Insurance Company where he served for 35...
Nathan Breazeale
Feb 20, 2018
Nathan Allen Breazeale, age 49 of Gulfport, passed away on February 20, 2018. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lula Jenny Lewis; and brother, Mitchell D. Lewis. Nathan is survived by his children, Denise Allen (Jerry) of Gulfport, Elizabeth Muffler (Thomas) of Wiggins; father, N.A. Breazeale (Jean); grandchildren, Haylee Breazeale, Bentely Allen, Jerry Allen Jr., Viklin Allen, and...
Catherine Stanford
Feb 20, 2018
Catherine "Peco" Stanford, age 86 passed away February 20, 2018. She was born Catherine "Peco" Thompson in Long Beach, MS to H. Roy and Myrtis Thompson on September 15, 1931. Catherine graduated from Long Beach High School and attended churches in Long Beach and Pass Christian, MS. She resided and raised her family in Long Beach before moving to Petal...
Glen Hunter
Feb 19, 2018
Glen C. Hunter, age 93, passed away Monday, February 19, 2018 in Pass Christian. He was preceded in death by his wife, Genevieve E. Hunter; daughter, Glenda E. Parker; son, Meryl Hunter. He is survived by his 3 grandsons, Dayne Ingle, Joseph (Joey) McClure, and Luke (Angela) McClure; 6 great-grandchildren, Ashten Ingle, Hailey McClure, Colin McClure, John Luke McClure, Kolbe...
Melinda Smith
Feb 19, 2018
Age 77, passed away Monday February 19, 2018. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Rd., Gulfport served the family. Please click here to view the video tribute
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