OBITUARIES
Billy Joseph Barnett
Nov 11, 2023
Billy Joseph Barnett, affectionately known as "BB," passed away on November 11, 2023, in Long Beach, Mississippi, at the age of 64. He was born on September 23, 1959, in Gulfport, Mississippi, to Billy James Barnett and Mary Robertson Barnett.
Billy's journey began at St. John High School in Gulfport, where he graduated in 1979. He furthered his education at...
James Alfonso Nichols
Nov 10, 2023
"To be absent from the body is to be present with The Lord"
James Alfonso Nichols, age 90, of Diamondhead, passed away on Friday, November 10, 2023.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Sarah Frizzell Nichols; his parents, James Alfonso Nichols and Annie Bynum Nichols; and his sister, Earline Nichols Westbrook.
He is survived by his...
Lynne Bohn
Nov 10, 2023
Lynne Anne Cromwell Bohn, 74, of Pass Christian, Mississippi, entered into Heaven’s gates on Friday, November 10, 2023.
Lynne was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, on May 10, 1949, to Edith McCutchon Cromwell and Richard Peytavin Cromwell. She was the second child in a loving family who spent their time between New Orleans and Pass Christian, cultivating...
Lynne Ruth Lais Parkinson
Nov 10, 2023
Lynne Ruth Lais Parkinson, age 82, of Diamondhead, passed away on Friday, November 10, 2023.
Friends are invited to join the family for a Celebration of Life Gathering to be held on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at 1:00 PM at the Diamondhead Community Center.
Merrill Andrew Lonnborg
Nov 10, 2023
Merrill Andrew Lonnborg, age 71, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away November 10,2023 in New Orleans, LA. He was born In Englewood New Jersey to the late Walter and Catherine Saul Lonnborg.
He was preceded in death by two brothers Walter Lonnborg Jr. and Harold Timothy Lonnborg. Merrill leaves his cherished memories to his loving wife Ann Lonnborg; three...

Walean LaVerne Cobbert
Nov 9, 2023
Walean Laverne Cobbert, 72, of Gulfport died November 9, 2023. Services are pending.
Thomas Michael Collins
Nov 9, 2023
Thomas Michael Collins, age 72, of Bay St. Louis, passed away on November 9, 2023.
He was born in Detroit, Michigan to the late Vincent and Irene (Hunt) Collins.
Tom was preceded in death by his loving wife Julie in May 2008. He was a veteran of The United States Navy. Tom loved to challenge friends to a...
Connie Allen
Nov 9, 2023
Connie Allen, 76, passed way on November 9, 2023. She was born in Chattanooga, TN on September 6, 1947, but has lived on the Gulf Coast for most of her life. She met the love of her life in 1965 and they married in 1966.
They had four children who she is survived by, and they are Pam...
Joyce Dianne Goff
Nov 8, 2023
Joyce Dianne Goff, age 76, of Saucier, MS, passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2023.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.
Leonard Clenton DeBord
Nov 7, 2023
Leonard “Laddie” DeBord II, Age 72, of Gulfport passed away on November 7, 2023. He was born on October 06, 1951, in Beckley, WV. He is preceded in death by his grandparents; his father, Leonard DeBord Sr.; stepfather, Olan Presley Ware; nephews, Shane Rodgers, Luke Ware, and Simon Peterson; and his beloved dog, Cowgirl.
Laddie graduated from Harrison Central...
Paul Ronald Palady
Nov 7, 2023
Paul Ronald Palady, age 73, of Biloxi, passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2023.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.
Beverly Ann Overton
Nov 7, 2023
Beverly Ann Overton, age 87, of Biloxi, passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2023.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.
Michael Douglas Terry, Jr.
Nov 7, 2023
Michael Douglas Terry, Jr., age 54, of Pass Christian, passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2023.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.
Bigelow Beryl Bland, Jr.
Nov 6, 2023
Bigelow Beryl Bland, Jr., - A resident of Pace, Florida. Bigelow, a father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away, Monday, November 6, 2023, in Ocean Springs, MS. Age 92.
He was born on July 17, 1931, in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Beryl dedicated 33 years of his life to serving his country. He began his career with the US Army...
Pamela Lynn Jowers
Nov 6, 2023
Pam Lynn Jowers, age 69, died on November 6, 2023, in Biloxi, Mississippi.
She was born on March 26, 1954, in Laurel, Mississippi, to James Allen "Charlie" Livingston and Jacqueline Livingston. Pam graduated from Heidelberg Academy in 1971 and went on to work as a Medical Office Manager. She was a dedicated professional who excelled in her role, but...
Robert Lanier Morris IV
Nov 6, 2023
Robert Lanier Morris IV, age 76, of Pass Christian, passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023.
Robert was born on April 4th, 1947 in Nashville, Tennessee, but had retired and lived in Pass Christian for the last fifteen years. He was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church and the Pass Christian Yacht Club.
Arrangements are pending.
Riemann Family...
Rachel Erlyne Cantrell
Nov 6, 2023
Rachel Erlyne (nee Ford) Cantrell, known to all as 'Erlyne' or 'Granny', a mother, grandmother, sister, and registered nurse, passed away on November 6, 2023, at the age of 91.
Erlyne's life was filled with love and laughter. Her passing leaves a void in the hearts.Born on January 19, 1932, in Moss Point, MS, Erlyne was the daughter of William...
Jerry Wayne Weems
Nov 6, 2023
Jerry Wayne Weems, late of Ocean Springs, passed away peacefully, Monday, November 6, 2023, in Lucedale, Mississippi. Born on December 15, 1940, in Biloxi, Mississippi to Charles E. Weems and Glenna Sherrell Weems, Jerry had a profound impact on the lives of those around him.Jerry was a man of many accomplishments and roles throughout his life. Veteran of the US...
Patricia E. Terrell
Nov 6, 2023
Patricia E. Terrell, age 82 of Long Beach, passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023.
She was a native of Pass Christian, born to Clifton and Margaret Erwin.
Patricia was preceded in death by her husband, Gary C. Terrell; her parents; her brother, James E. Erwin, II; and her grandchildren, Gary T. Watkins and Amanda K. Moran.
She is...
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