OBITUARIES
Fr. George R. Kitchin
Jul 5, 2024
Fr. George R. Kitchin, age 81, of Gulfport, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Deacon Leon Kitchin and Effie Smith Kitchin; and 2 sisters, Leona Pollard Webb and Helene Kitchin Cohen.
Fr. Kitchin is survived by his siblings, Robert Kitchin (Ann) of Bolivar, MO, John Kitchin (Susan) of Gautier, MS, and Peggy Kitchin...
Lt. Col. Doroteo "Ted" A. Vicente, MD (USAF Retired)
Jul 5, 2024
Lt. Col. Doroteo “Ted” Arvisu Vicente, MD, (USAF Retired), age 79, passed away on July 5, 2024 in Biloxi.
Ted was born September 18, 1944 in Mandaluyong, Philippines. He began medical school at The University of Santo Tomas in the Philippines and completed his specialty of Medical Doctor of Pathology in the United States. Ted completed his Pathologist Internship at Jackson...
Oney "Rocky Top" Herring
Jul 5, 2024
Oney "Rocky Top" Herring, age 70 passed away in Pass Christian, Mississippi on July 5, 2024. He was born in Gulfport, Mississippi on May 16, 1954 to the late Turley & Vaughencil Herring. He was raised as a foster child by the late Elmer & Agnelia Ladner. Rocky worked with the State of Mississippi with DOT for 30 years, retiring...
Albert Reid
Jul 5, 2024
Albert Reid, 81, of Gulfport, Mississippi passed away July 5th, 2024. Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport is assisting the family locally.
May Girlie Fitts
Jul 4, 2024
May Girlie Fitts passed away peacefully on July 4, 2024 at the age 76 in Diamondhead, Mississippi. Born on May 17, 1948, in Pine Apple, Alabama. May was a cherished member of a large family, one of 14 children to Monroe and Susie Girlie. May graduated from Moore Academy in 1966. She moved to Gulfport, Mississippi in 1978, where she...
May Girlie Fitts
Jul 4, 2024
May Fitts, age 76, of Biloxi, MS passed away July 4, 2024 in Diamondhead, MS. Cremation services are pending and a full obituary will appear at a later date. Riemann Family Gulfport is charge of the arrangements.
Steaven W. Jay Bell
Jul 4, 2024
Steaven Walter Jay Bell, age 82, of Long Beach, passed away on July 4, 2024 in Biloxi.
Mr. Bell was preceded in death by his first wife, Stella A. Bell; his second wife, Jean S. Bell; a son, Steve Bell, Jr; 2 sisters, Margie Culpepper and Nancy Bond; 2 brothers, Larry Joe Bell and James Bell; and a grandson, Chase Carson...
Mike Smith
Jul 4, 2024
Mike Smith, age 71, of Gulfport passed away on July 4, 2024.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Carlton Jerome Smith and Flora Gertrude Smith; and his brothers, Howard Milton Williams and John Sharp Williams.
He is survived by his loving partner and best friend of over 47 years, Catherine Minnon; daughter, Brandy Minnon Duprey (Kenny); and siblings, Linda Louise...
Edward E Boykin
Jul 3, 2024
Edward E. Boykin, 60 of Gulfport, MS died July 3rd, 2024. Mr. Boykin was born on April 16th, 1964, in Metairie, LA to the late Edward and Patricia Boykin. He attended Chef school in the US Army and later had an illustrious career with different casinos and restaurants on the coast. Ed won 1st place for inventing fried strawberries while...
Charles Larry Reddoch
Jul 3, 2024
Charles "Larry" Reddoch passed away peacefully at his home in Gulfport, Mississippi on July 3, 2024, surrounded by his wife and family. Larry was born on Easter Sunday, April 5, 1942, in Laurel, Mississippi. He is survived by his loving wife, Bill Knight Reddoch; his children, Michele Reddoch Shoemaker (Pat) of Petal, Mississippi and Christie Reddoch Sheffield (Mike) of Madison,...
Freddie Duane Kuhn
Jul 3, 2024
Freddie Duane Kuhn, age 68, of Gulfport, Mississippi, went to be with his Heavenly Father on July 3, 2024. Freddie fought a courageous and lengthy battle with cancer and heart failure and is now healed and standing tall again with no more pain, cuts, bruises or scars.
Freddie was born in Perry, Ohio, to Herbert “Ted” French Kuhn and Audrey Cathrine...
Russell J. Moran
Jul 3, 2024
Russell J. Moran, 83, of Lizana, Miss born March 21, 1941, died Wednesday, July 3, 2024, peacefully in his home surrounded by family.
Russell is preceded in death by his parents, Reno and Virginia Moran; his wife, Barbara Moran; his great grandson, Sawyer Scarborough and Grandson in law, David Scarborough; his step children, Larry Young, Kenneth Young, and Tonya Crawford; his...
Tina Lowe Eloi
Jul 2, 2024
Tina Lowe Eloi, 62, of Kiln, MS, passed away on July 2, 2024. Tina was the Owner and Operator of Valve Specialty, Inc., where she poured her heart and soul into her work. Her dedication and passion for her career were evident to all who knew her.
Born on October 30, 1961, Tina attended River Oaks Academy, shaping her into the...
Constance Anne Carpenter
Jul 2, 2024
Constance Anne Carpenter, age 71, passed away on July 2, 2024. She was born in Albany, Georgia on November 13, 1952 (a proud Scorpio) and lived the majority of her life in Biloxi, Mississippi.
Connie was preceded in death by her father, Thomas Carpenter; mother, Mary Carpenter (née Mercer); sister, Diane Carpenter; and two brothers, Thomas, Jr. and Paul. She was...
Ron Hayes Williams
Jul 2, 2024
Ron Hayes Williams, a lifelong native of the Gulf Coast, and resident of Ocean Springs, passed away on July 2, 2024, at his home at the age of 61 years old.
Ron was a proud Veteran having served his country in the United States Marine Corp. He was employed as an electronics technician until his retirement 10 years ago.
He could fix...
Glenda Ferrel Burnham
Jul 2, 2024
Glenda F. Burnham age 86 a lifetime resident of the Ocean Springs community passed away on July 2, 2024, in Vancleave.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Ferrel and Janie Seymour; and the love of her life, her beloved husband, Jr. Burnham;
She is survived by her 5 children, Ruben Burnham (Melinda), Sissy Burnham, Sonya Moran (Jeff), Mitzi King, and...
Rhonda L. Sumrall
Jul 2, 2024
Rhonda L. Sumrall, age 65, of Saucier, passed away on July 2, 2024, in New Orleans, LA.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Andy Smith and Shelma Odom Smith.
Mrs. Sumrall is survived by her loving husband of 41 years, Tim Sumrall; her children, Ashley Litz (Bryan), Amy Sumrall, Amber Sumrall, and Nathan (Kathryne) Sumrall; her furbaby, “Ranezmae”; her grandchildren,...
Jo Ann Nichols
Jul 1, 2024
Jo Ann Nichols was born June 27, 1944, in Gulfport, Mississippi, to Frank S. Nichols, Sr. and Alma Albertha Reinike, and passed away quietly at home in Kenner, Louisiana on Monday, July 1, 2024, at the age of 80. She lived most of her life along the Gulf Coast of Mississippi and the New Orleans / Kenner, Louisiana areas.
She was...
Thomas Michel Stanley
Jul 1, 2024
Thomas Michel Stanley, 82 of Biloxi passed away on July 1, 2024. He was born on December 19, 1941 in Biloxi to Hubert and Shirley Stanley, and resided in Biloxi for the last 55 years.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Sylvia Stanley, who passed in July 2023.
Survivors include his children Thomas Stanley Jr (Carla) and...
Yvonne Depreo Ladner
Jul 1, 2024
Yvonne Depreo Ladner, age 93, of Long Beach, passed away on July 1, 2024, in Hurley.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Olease and Mabel Depreo; her 2 sisters, Merle Haas and Irma Ladner; a son, David Ladner, and a great-granddaughter, Anniston Louise McNair.
Mrs. Ladner is survived by her 3 children, Michael Stephen (Cheri) Ladner, Linda Ladner Lucas, and...
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