OBITUARIES
Betty Maxine Sowers
Jun 8, 2026
Betty Maxine Sowers, formerly of Gulfport, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2026, at the age of 82, in Zachary, LA.
Friends are invited to join the family for visitation and services on Friday, June 12, 2026, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 11148 Klein Road, Gulfport, MS. Visitation will be held from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m., followed...
Kathleen Ann Wilson
Jun 7, 2026
Kathleen Ann Wilson, age 76, of Long Beach, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2026.
A full tribute will be posted soon.
Visitation will be held 9:00 am - 10:00 am, Saturday, June 13, 2026, at the Grace Lutheran Church, Long Beach, with a funeral service at 10:00 am.
Interment is at the Biloxi National Cemetery, Monday, June 15, 2026, at 9:00 am.
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Teresa Renee Heal
Jun 7, 2026
Teresa Renee Heal, age 60, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2026.
Friends are invited to join the family for visitation and services on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Riemann Family Funeral Home, 13872 Lemoyne Blvd., West Jackson County. Visitation will be held from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m., with the Funeral Service to follow at 10:00 a.m.
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William T. Ritchie
Jun 6, 2026
William Troy Ritchie (80), a longtime resident of Ocean Springs, passed away on June 6, 2026, at the Biloxi VA Community Living Center.
He was born March 6, 1946, in Vicksburg, Mississippi, and spent his formative years in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1966. During his final station at Keesler Air Force Base in...
Elizabeth Hahn Carter
Jun 6, 2026
Elizabeth Hahn Carter (Betty), age 89, entered glory surrounded by her family on Saturday, June 6th, 2026, in Gulfport, MS after a lengthy illness. She fought the battle and kept her faith, and she is now with Jesus.
She was born on April 1st, 1937, in Pensacola, Florida to the late Charles and Malzie Hahn. She was raised in the Baptist...
Joy Burns
Jun 5, 2026
Joy Burns, 60, of Saucier, Mississippi, entered into the arms of her Lord and Savior on June 5, 2026, in New Orleans, Louisiana, with her loving family by her side.
Joy was a faithful servant of God, a devoted wife, a loving mother, a cherished grandmother, a beloved sister, and a treasured friend. Throughout her life, she demonstrated remarkable strength, unwavering...
LeRoy Keith Morgan
Jun 5, 2026
LeRoy Keith Morgan, 61, of Biloxi, MS, passed away Friday, June 5, 2026.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 11, 2026, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, at Riemann Family Funeral Home, 11280 Three Rivers Rd., Gulfport.
A funeral service will begin at 2:00 PM, Friday, June 12, 2026, at the Funeral Home Chapel. The burial will follow at Coalville Cemetery,...
Dawn Felton
Jun 5, 2026
Dawn Felton, 65, of Gulfport, Mississippi, passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.
Mrs. Felton was known for her deep appreciation of nature and her love of the outdoors. She found peace and joy in the natural world and cherished the time she spent outside. She was also a dedicated advocate for Autism Awareness within the Gulfport and Harrison County School...
Thomas Henry Harvey, Jr.
Jun 4, 2026
After a long courageous battle, with his wife Debbie beside him each step of the way, Tom lost his battle with Huntington Chorea Disease. He entered Heaven on June 4, 2026.
Tom dedicated his life to serving our country. He loyally served in the U.S. Air Force, retiring after 26 years as an E7 Master Sergeant. While in the Air Force,...
Kimberly Ann Harris
Jun 3, 2026
Kimberly (Kim) Ann Branscum Harris went to her heavenly home on June 3, 2026, while surrounded by the love of her family and friends. She was born December 9, 1971, in Biloxi at Keesler AFB Medical Center to James and Sherry Branscum. She graduated from St. Martin High School in 1990 and went on to MGCCC and the University of...
Merry Beth Lyons
Jun 3, 2026
Merry Beth Herrington Lyons, 80, of Saucier, Mississippi, passed away on June 3, 2026.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Tommy Lyons of Learned, Mississippi, her parents, Jesse and Lerlene Herrington of Jackson, Mississippi and her son-in-law Travis Leggett, Sr. of Saucier Mississippi.
Merry is survived by her children, Carol Leggett of Saucier, Mississippi, Lori Travis (Troy) of Sulphur Springs,...
April Patton Lund (Thompson)
Jun 2, 2026
April Patton Lund (Thompson), born on March 28, 1972, in the vibrant city of New Orleans, LA, passed away surrounded by love on June 2, 2026, in Gulfport, MS. A soul marked by a sweet yet stubborn spirit, April’s presence was always illuminated by a beautiful smile that captivated the hearts of those around her.
Her journey through life was rooted...
Brenda Gayle Graybeal
Jun 2, 2026
Brenda Gayle Graybeal entered into the arms of her Savior on June 2, 2026, just days before her 83rd birthday. Her life was a beautiful testament to perseverance, devotion to family, faith and unconditional love.
Born on June 13, 1943, in Cisco, Texas, Brenda spent her early years in Eastland, Texas, where she attended elementary school. She later moved to Corpus...
Cora Lee Crosby
Jun 1, 2026
Cora Lee Crosby, born on November 9, 1942, in Poplarville, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2026, in Picayune, Mississippi. She was surrounded by her family at the time of her passing.
Cora dedicated much of her working life to quality control at Oreck Vacuum manufacturing. She was a woman of great love and selflessness, best known as a devoted...
Caroline Lee McCaffrey
Jun 1, 2026
Caroline Lee McCaffrey, a devoted and cherished presence in the lives of many, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2026, at her residence in Gulfport, Mississippi, at the age of 81. Born on August 14, 1944, Caroline's life embodied grace, dedication, and the quiet strength of a loving heart.
A proud graduate of St. Francis Xavier Academy in Vicksburg, Mississippi, Caroline’s...
Rev. Charles Gilbert Clary
Jun 1, 2026
Rev. Charles Gilbert Clary, a proud native of Winter Haven, Florida, and resident of Hurley, Mississippi, decided to celebrate his 90th birthday a little early by peacefully transitioning to heaven on June 1, 2026.
He was a devoted preacher of the gospel for more than 50 years, pastoring Assembly of God churches in Ocracoke and Winston Salem, North Carolina; Wiggins and...
Ivey Lane Rawson
Jun 1, 2026
Ivey Lane Rawson, age 93, of Picayune, Mississippi, passed peacefully into the presence of his Lord and Savior on June 1, 2026, at his home surrounded by the love of his family.
Born on May 6, 1933, in Kosciusko, Mississippi, Ivey was one of eight children born to John Wilburn Rawson and Mabry Bell Ivey Rawson. He was preceded in death...
CMSgt James "Jim" Loren Sparkman, Sr., USAF Ret.
May 31, 2026
CMSgt James “Jim” Loren Sparkman, Sr., USAF Ret., age 90 of Saucier, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2026.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ezra and Pauline Sparkman; his beloved wife, Gladys Sparkman; his son, Joseph Sparkman; his grandson, Jerold Lee Sparkman, Jr., and his sister, Ann Risner.
Jim is survived by his sons, Jim (Laura) Sparkman, Jr. of...
James "Jim" Watkins
May 30, 2026
James "Jim" Watkins, age 86, of Long Beach, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2026.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Jack Watkins; and his parents, Lamar and Lucy Watkins.
Jim is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, Camille Watkins; children, Kim (Richard) Strebeck and Kiley (Carol) Watkins; sibling, Nell Holloman; grandchildren, Phillip (Erin) Watkins, Chelsey (Shawn) Garcia, Jordan...
Julius Leon Regel
May 30, 2026
Born March 17, 1935 in Belen, MS, Leon graduated from Marks High School and attended Northwest Jr. College and Delta State University where he received his BS degree. He later received his Master's degrees from the University of Southern Mississippi.
Leon served as a National Guard reservist from 1956-1958.
After graduating from Delta State, he taught and coached football at Greenville St....
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