OBITUARIES
Jackson Prentiss "Jackie" Smith, Jr.
Dec 8, 2024
Jackson P. “Jackie” Smith, Jr, age 80, passed away on December 8, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Kathy Varnado Smith; his son, Jackson Smith, III; and his parents: Jackson P. Smith & Ivy Cullinane Smith.
Mr. Smith is survived by a daughter, Julie Smith Ritten and her husband, Jon Ritten; two granddaughters, Kendall Ritten Jensen (Austin) of...
Dennis Martin McGuff
Dec 7, 2024
Dennis Martin McGuff, a beloved husband, father, stepfather, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on December 7, 4, in Gulfport, Mississippi, at the age of 77. Born on September 20, 1947, in Indianapolis, Indiana, Dennis lived a life devoted to family, career, and his passions, especially accounting and photography.
Dennis pursued his education with determination, earning an Associates Degree, which laid the...
Richard George Taylor
Dec 7, 2024
Richard George Taylor, age 90, passed away on December 7, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence Taylor and Rena Flannery Beasley; step-father William Beasley; brother, Robert “Pete” Taylor; sister, Joyce Taylor Cain;
He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Sonae Taylor; children, Sue Alexander (Rick) of Alvaredo, TX, Richard Taylor (Mari) of Roy City, TX, Elizabeth...
Joseph Alburn Hoda
Dec 7, 2024
Joseph Alburn Hoda, age 87, of Gulfport, passed away peacefully at home on December 7, 2024, surrounded by family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Aline Hoda; his daughter, Denise Hoda; his brothers, Jimmy Ray Hoda and Lionel Hoda; and his sister, Betty Jean Necaise.
Joseph is survived by his wife, Brenda Hoda; his sons, Gregory Hoda, Kevin...
Thomas George Nguyen O'Brien
Dec 7, 2024
Thomas "Toan" O’Brien, age 48, of Biloxi, Mississippi, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024, in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. He was born in Vietnam to Joseph and Hai (Nguyen) O’Brien. Toan lived life with a deep love for the outdoors, finding peace and joy in hiking, traveling, and exploring new places. His adventurous spirit was matched only by his kind...
Jimmie Dale Ziegler
Dec 7, 2024
(SMSgt.) Jimmie Dale Ziegler (USAF – Retired), age 90, passed away on December 7, 2024 in Biloxi.
He was born in Coffeyville, Kansas on July 11, 1934 to John Ziegler and Dorothy Ziegler.
He served in the United States Air Force for 22 years during the Korean War and the Vietnam War and received the Bronze Star. After his military career Jimmie...
Archie L. Wahl
Dec 7, 2024
Archie Lemual Wahl, age 70, passed away on December 7, 2024 in Gulfport, MS.
He was born in San Antonio, Texas to Archie Wahl and Nancy Carlock, and was a lifelong resident of Niceville, Florida. He worked in commercial freight as a truck driver. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing and riding his motorcycle. Above all, he loved...
Samuel "Brother Ray" Henry
Dec 6, 2024
Dr. Samuel Ray Henry, who was lovingly known as "Brother Ray," entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on December 6, 2024, at the age of 75. Born on October 6, 1949, Ray was a man of unshakable faith, abundant love, and a servant's heart. For over 55 years, Ray dedicated his life to full-time ministry, faithfully proclaiming...
Linda Ann Fairley
Dec 6, 2024
Linda Ann Fairley, born May 7, 1947, in Meridian, MS, to Jaunita and Hayward Smith, went to be with her soulmate on December 6, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her soulmate and love of her life, Francis Earl Fairley who she was married to for 39 years; her mother and father, Jaunita Caraway Smith and Hayward Smith; her sisters,...
Carol Engelman Embry
Dec 6, 2024
Carol Engelman Embry, age 83, of Gulfport, passed away on December 6, 2024.
She was preceded by her parents, Leon and Ruby Engelman; her brother Andrew Engelmann; and her sisters, Laura Engelman and Rosalind Engelmann-Blahuta.
Carol is survived by her husband of 52 years, Walter Scott Embry; her daughter, Rebekah (Jonathan) Fikes; her siblings, Jeanette Haney, Judy Miles, and Cindy Henderson; and...
Maria R. Hatter
Dec 6, 2024
Maria R. Hatter, age 74, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2024.
Maria lost a two-year battle with cancer at her home in Gulfport, MS. She was born in Sao, Jorge, Azores.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Manuel and Rosario Oliveira; her brother, Manuel Oliveira; and her sister, Noelia Cruithirds.
She is survived by her loving husband of 53 years...
Doris A Saucier
Dec 6, 2024
Doris Ann Saucier, age 85, of Pass Christian, MS passed away December 6, 2024, at her residence. She was born in Gulfport, Mississippi to Andrew and Annie Niolet.
She was preceded in death by her parents Andrew and Annie Niolet, daughter Norma Saucier, son Paul Saucier, sister Louise Ladner, and brother Lacy Niolet. Doris loved to play Bingo and Bunco and...
Blakeley Quinn Hammons
Dec 6, 2024
Blakeley Quinn Hammons, age 6, of Long Beach, passed away on December 6, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her great-grandparents, Mary Susan Madigan, Patrick Raymond Madigan, William Austin “Bill” Seal, Jr, Carl Eric Hanson, Ronald Efford Hammons, and Geraldine Loretto Hammons.
She is survived by her mother, Kadie Alexis Williams; her father, Aaron James Hammons; her siblings, Ronan James Hammons...
Louise Kay Hawkins
Dec 5, 2024
Louise Kay Hawkins, age 76, of Gulfport, passed away on December 5, 2024.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.
Virgil Johnson
Dec 5, 2024
Virgil Johnson 89, of Gulfport MS, died at his home on Thursday, December 5th, 2024.
Mr. Johnson, a native of the Success community, retired as a branch Vice-President from Hancock Bank after 43 years.
He served in the U.S. Army, was recalled to active duty during the Berlin Wall crisis, and was a 32nd-degree Mason. He was a member and deacon of...
John Alm Olsen
Dec 5, 2024
John Alm Olsen, age 95, passed away December 5, 2024 in Ocean Springs, MS. His family has chosen to have John cremated and are at this time not planning any services. Riemann Family Funeral Home, West Jackson County, is handling the arrangements.
Larry Dean Savage
Dec 5, 2024
Larry Dean Savage, age 75, passed away on December 5, 2024 in Ocean Springs.
He was a resident of Woolmarket, and was born on June 6, 1949, in Prentiss, MS to loving parents, Howard and Doris Savage.
He leaves behind many loving family members, including his loving wife of 48 years, Vicki Savage; his two children, Larry Savage Jr. and Melissa Savage;...
Joy L Raymond
Dec 5, 2024
Joy Lee Whittington Raymond, age 87, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at Kare Med Personal Care Home in Ocean Springs, MS, after a year of declining health.
Born on January 23, 1937, in Brookhaven, Mississippi, to the late Lucien Shelby Whittington, Sr. and Margaret Whittington. Joy was of Methodist faith. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in education...
Vernon Keith Sullivan
Dec 4, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announced the passing of Vernon Keith Sullivan, a loving father, grandfather, brother and friend. Has laid to rest on December 4, 2024 at Memorial Hospital, in Gulfport, Mississippi, at the age of 71.
He was preceded in death by his parents Johnnie Hurshel Sullivan, and Velmer Vernell Sullivan along with his uncle, Carl Ladner,...
Robert Earl White
Dec 4, 2024
Robert Earl White, 70, of Biloxi, Mississippi passed away on December 4th, 2024 in Mobile, AL. Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport is assisting the family.
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