OBITUARIES
Beverly Kay Odom
Aug 14, 2024
Beverly Kay Odom, 63, of Kiln passed away on August 14, 2024, in Slidell, LA. She is preceded in death by her father, Hilder Leroy Odom of Poplarville, her grandparents, Arthur and Lucille Odom of Poplarville, Lee and Evelyn Smith of Poplarville, Rosella and Paul Krumm of Iowa, and great niece, Baylie Hattaway of Kiln. Left to cherish her memories...
Harmon David Warden
Aug 14, 2024
Harmon David Warden, a beloved member of the Gulfport community and a dedicated family man, passed away on August 14, 2024 at the age of 86 in Gulfport, Mississippi.
Born on August 27, 1937, Harmon led a life marked by deep connections with his family, a solid career, and a commitment to service. Harmon was married to his beloved wife, Leslie...
Scott "Scooter" Dwayne Thompson
Aug 14, 2024
Scott "Scooter" Dwayne Thompson, age 58 of Long Beach, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2024.
Scooter is preceded in death by his parents, Buford and Elizabeth Ann Thompson.
He is survived by his sisters; Tammy Boudreaux (Billy) and Robin Thompson; and niece, Sarah Boudreaux.
Scooter is a graduate of Long Beach Senior High School. He started his career in produce at Piggly...
Norma Joyce Bell
Aug 14, 2024
Norma Joyce Bell, 80, of Kiln, Mississippi died August 14th, 2024. A private burial at Ladnier Cemetery in Stone County will be held. Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is assisting the family.
Betty Freeman Conerly
Aug 14, 2024
Betty Freeman Conerly, age 94, of Long Beach, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on August 14, 2024. She was born in Pike County, Mississippi to Everett and Laura Freeman.
Betty was preceded by her husband, Thomas Emmett Conerly in 2022; a daughter, Ramona Barrentine; her parents, Everett and Laura Freeman. Betty was a faithful member of...
Stephanie Shields
Aug 13, 2024
Stephanie Shields, age 71, of Gulfport, passed away on August 13, 2024.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.
Paul Nicolletta
Aug 13, 2024
Paul Nicolletta, 70, of Waveland, Mississippi died August 13th, 2024. Services are private with Riemann Family Funeral Home, Waveland assisting the family.
Avery Marie Hubbard
Aug 13, 2024
Avery Marie Hubbard, of Kiln, 8 days old, gained her tiny wings on Tuesday, August 13, 2024.
She is survived by her parents, Caitlin Reynolds and Julian Hubbard; her brother, Elijah Hubbard; her grandparents, James and Celie Reynolds, Shawnda and Ryan Branger, and Jason Albertson; her great grandparents, Myrna Ladner, Joann Reynolds, Cindy Albertson, and Joel Albertson; her aunts and uncles,...
Suzanne DeJarnatt
Aug 13, 2024
Suzanne DeJarnatt, a beloved figure known for her dedication to helping others in both the medical field and customer service, passed away on August 13, 2024 in Gulfport, Mississippi. She was born on March 8, 1955, in Denison, Texas, to the late Ralph and Bessie DeJarnatt where she spent her earlier days before eventually making a lasting impact in various...
William Lee Pryor
Aug 13, 2024
William Lee Pryor, age 94, of Bay St. Louis, Mississippi passed away August 13, 2024. Services are private and Riemann Family Funeral Home, Waveland is assisting the family.
James D. Hawkins
Aug 13, 2024
James D. Hawkins, age 92, of Gulfport, passed away on August 13, 2024.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.
John Fredrick Humphries
Aug 12, 2024
John Fredrick Humphries, aged 84, passed away on August 12, 2024, in Biloxi, Mississippi.
Born in Forrest County, MS, he was the son of Sherman C. Humphries and Mary Wheat Humphries. In his younger years, he served in the Army National Guard. John was actively involved in the Biloxi Kiwanis club and held the title of Duke in 1984 within the...
Msgr. James McGough
Aug 12, 2024
Msgr. James Patrick McGough, 91, of Biloxi, passed away on August 12, 2024.
Msgr. McGough was born July 24, 1933 in Rathagan, County Kildare, Ireland. His ecclesiastical studies were at Mungret College in Limerick, Ireland and at St. Bernard Seminary, St. Bernard, Alabama. He was ordained to the priesthood for the Diocese of Natchez-Jackson at St. Mary Basilica on May 25,...
John Edward Thornburg Jr.
Aug 11, 2024
John Edward Thornburg Jr., born on October 10, 1962, in Biloxi, MS, passed away after a valiant battle with cancer, on August 11, 2024, in Gulfport, MS.
John was a dedicated employee at the Biloxi VA Medical Center, where he poured heart and soul into his work.
John's love for education was evident as a graduate of Gulfport High School, Class of...
Joe Bailey Glass, Jr.
Aug 11, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joe Bailey Glass, Jr., who left this world on August 11, 2024, in Gulfport, MS, his home for many years. Joe was born on November 7, 1934, in Houston, TX, and he lived a life full of love, laughter, and achievements.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Joe...
Diane Ray Quave
Aug 11, 2024
Diane Quave Parnigoni (1946-2024)
Diane Ray Quave, age 77, passed away on August 11, 2024.
Diane was a woman defined by strength, humility, and love. Her kindness, selflessness, and compassion were felt by all who knew her. She will be greatly missed by many but will live on in the hearts of all who loved her.
Diane was born in Biloxi on October...
Jeffrey Amos Mattison
Aug 11, 2024
Jeffrey Amos Mattison, age 84, passed away peacefully at home on August 11, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, Jeffrey attended school in Belle Chasse. He proudly worked for NASA, contributing to the historic mission of putting the first man on the moon. Afterward, Jeffrey and his beloved wife, Dixie, owned and operated Jeff’s Mobile Homes...
Regina Stringer Henley
Aug 10, 2024
Regina Stringer Henley, a beloved resident of the Kiln community, has passed away in Gulfport, Mississippi, on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at the age of 50. Regina was born on January 28, 1974, in Gulfport, Mississippi.
Regina was preceded in death by parents, James & Sandra Stringer, and Joseph M. Bermond; her In-laws, Charles & Paulette Henley; as...
Pomlone Paul Ladner
Aug 9, 2024
Pomlone Paul Ladner, age 73, of Kiln, entered eternal rest on Friday, August 9, 2024.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Pomlone and Luvenia Ladner; his sister, Thelma Ladner (Eddie); his brothers, L.J. Ladner, L.B. Ladner (Linda Faye, deceased), and Weston Ladner (Adell, deceased); his grandson, Bryant Longest; nephew, Chad Deslatte; and his niece, Amanda Deslatte.
Survivors include his wife...
Kathryn "Kitty" Cobb MacCullagh
Aug 9, 2024
Kathryn “Kitty” Cobb MacCullagh, age 78 of Long Beach, passed away on Friday, August 9, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Willard and Kathryn Cobb; her sister, Jean Hoban; her daughter, Carol Ann Kippenhan; her nephew, Bobby Hoban; and her brother-in-law, Bill McGeehan.
Kitty is survived by her loving husband of 30 years, Douglas “Doug” MacCullagh; her son, Ruben...
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