OBITUARIES
Paul Edward Martin
Jan 7, 2024
Paul Edward Martin, age 58 of Lizana, passed away on January 7, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his father, Clint “Titty Baby” Martin; and his grandparents, Oras Martin, Marsline Cuevas, and Otis and Clara Blackwell.
Paul is survived by his wife of 18 years, Angela Martin; his mother, Elaine Konz; his children, Jimmy Mullen, Michael Simpson (Belinda),...
Wilma Dickerson
Jan 7, 2024
Wilma Lee Floyd Dickerson, age 80, of Gulfport, passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Baxter and Dolly Floyd; her brothers, James Floyd, Troy Floyd, and JP Floyd; her sisters, Virgie Floyd Ainsworth, Janie Floyd Nicholson, Johnnie Floyd Anderson, Arline Floyd Hanks, and Emma Grace Floyd Henson.
Wilma is survived by...
Keith Lindsey Handy
Jan 7, 2024
Keith L. Handy, age 71 of Diamondhead, MS passed away on January 7, 2024, at the Veterans Hospital in New Orleans, LA. He was born on April 8, 1952, in Louisville Kentucky. Keith was a veteran of the United States Navy and served during the Vietnam War, where he contracted Agent Orange. He moved to the Diamondhead area from California...
John Al King, Sr.
Jan 7, 2024
John Al King, Sr., age 88, passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2024, at his residence.
Mr. King was a long-time resident of the Lyman Community and retired after 27 years from Frito Lay.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Melonie "Betty" King; his grandson, Neil King; his brother, Jack King; and his sister, Jean Dearman. ...
Mildred "Mickey" Stewart
Jan 7, 2024
Mildred Ladner Stewart, age 85, of Biloxi, passed away on January 7, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnnie B. Stewart, Sr; a son, Johnnie B. “Benji" Stewart, Jr; her father, Johnnie B. Ladner; her mother, Wilma Frances Ladner; and a sister-in-law, Barbara Jo Ladner.
Mrs. Stewart is survived by her children, Vincent “Vince” Stewart (Stephanie Livermore)...
Geraldine Autin
Jan 7, 2024
Geraldine Autin, age 89, of Gulfport, passed away on January 7, 2024.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, assisted Mothe Funeral Home, in serving the family.
Polly Funderburk Stanley
Jan 6, 2024
Polly Funderburk Stanley, age 77, of Pass Christian, passed away on January 6, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, CMSgt (Ret) Ronald S. Stanley; father, Lee Funderburk; mother, Elizabeth Funderburk; brother, Bobby Funderburk; brother-in-law, Arthur Williams; 2 sisters-in-law, Gloria Couch and Charlotte Funderburk; and a nephew, Jimmy Funderburk.
Mrs. Stanley is survived by her children, Mark...
Richard Palmer Mueller, Jr.
Jan 6, 2024
Richard P. Mueller Jr. passed away peacefully on January 6th, 2024, at 3:36 PM in Gulfport, MS, with his family at his side. Richard P. Mueller Jr. was born on May 15th of 1949 in Lakewood, Ohio.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Richard P. Mueller and Rosemary Allen Mueller; brother-in-law, Walter Baas, brother-in-law, Donald Holliday, Jr.; and...
Ola Lee Parker
Jan 6, 2024
Ola Lee Parker, age 88, and a resident of Latimer, passed away on January 6, 2024.
Ola, a native of Millry, Alabama, spent her entire life as a resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. As a dedicated homemaker, she embodied strong Christian values and was the heart of her family. Her passion for cooking made her the focal point of...
Michael Lee Douglas
Jan 5, 2024
Michael Lee Douglas, age 65 of Gulfport, MS, passed away Friday, January 5, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his son, John Bailey Douglas; brother, John Walter Douglas; sister Sandy Lynn Richards; brother, James Patrick Douglas; and brother-in-law, William “Leroy” Richards.
Michael is survived by his mother, Zelma Douglas; children, Michael Douglas, II (Amanda) and Samantha Gibson (Drew); siblings,...
Barbara Ann Smith
Jan 5, 2024
Barbara Ann Smith, age 75, of Gulfport, passed away on January 5, 2024. She died peacefully in her sleep after a long illness.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Flora Windham; father, John Lywiski; sister, Patsy McCrory; and brothers, Mike and Frank Lywiski.
Barbara is survived by her children, Shellie Smith (Dalton), Russell Smith (Jeanie), and Scottie Necaise...
Thomas Allen Boswell, Sr.
Jan 5, 2024
Thomas Allen “Tom” Boswell, Sr, age 67, of Pass Christian, passed away on January 5, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Froy Boswell and Maggie Ellen Boswell; his brothers, Robert Andrew Boswell and Milton Froy Boswell.
Tom is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Katherine Hayden Boswell; his children, Thomas Allen Boswell, Jr, Tiffany...
John Herman Witt
Jan 4, 2024
John Herman Witt, age 84, of Gulfport, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2024.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.
Clemencia "Mennie" Farrell
Jan 3, 2024
Clemencia "Mennie" Farrell, age 70, of Gulfport, passed away on January 3, 2024. She was born on October 1, 1953 in the Philippines.
Mennie was preceded in death by her son, Patrick James Farrell; her father, Pacifico Destriza; and her grandson, Joseph Farrell.
She is survived by her loving husband of 45 years, John Farrell; her son, Christopher Farrell; her...
Scharolette Ann Necaise
Jan 2, 2024
Scharolette Ann Necaise, age 67, of Gulfport, passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, in Long Beach. Scharolette's family is preparing her obituary and gathering and will be posted once complete.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.
Constance Joan O'Hara
Jan 2, 2024
Constance Joan O'Hara, age, 92, of Bay St. Louis, passed away on, Tuesday, January 2, 2024.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Waveland, is serving the family.
Alice Margaret Ruyle
Jan 2, 2024
Alice Ruyle, 94, passed away on January 2, 2024 in Gulfport, Mississippi.
She was born on April, 26, 1929 to Alice (Conley) and Harold Johnson.
Mrs. Ruyle graduated from Marquette High School. She was a homemaker and worked in retail.
She is survived by a sister, Sharon Thorpe; a son, Tim (Julia) Ruyle; a daughter, Barbara (Brian) Hale; five...
Paulette Imphang Fontenette
Jan 2, 2024
It is with great sadness that the family of Paulette Imphang Fontenette, age 74, announces her passing on January 2nd 2024 in Ocean Springs, Mississippi.
Mrs. Fontenette was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Malcolm Fontenette, her parents Alexander Imphang and Marina Sanchez. She will be lovingly remembered by her two children Elizabeth Chevalier, and...
Midshipman First Class Mason Carter Halsey
Jan 1, 2024
Midshipman First Class Mason C. Halsey, age 22 of Gulfport, MS passed away January 1, 2024.
Mason was born on August 15, 2001, to Thane and Carla Halsey of Gulfport, MS. He graduated from West Harrison High School in 2020. While in high school Mason achieved numerous awards and achievements such as high honors, student body president, National Honor Society...
Diane H. Goodman
Jan 1, 2024
Diane H. Goodman, age 70, of Long Beach, passed away on January 1, 2024.
She graduated from Long Beach High School and was employed as a teaching assistant at Lizana Elementary.
Diane was preceded in death by her parents, Albert Dale and Earnestine Husband; and her brothers, Jimbo Husband, Harry Husband, and Larry Husband.
She is survived by her husband...
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