OBITUARIES
Thomas Ray Davidson Sr.
Apr 14, 2025
Thomas Ray Davidson, Sr., retired US Air Force MSgt. Of Ocean Springs, MS. passed away peacefully on the evening of April 13, 2025, in Ocean Springs, MS.
He was born in Haynesville, Louisiana to Mayfield Lufcy ‘Red’ and Katherine Galbraith Davidson on January 28, 1933. He was a 1951 graduate of Hall Summit High School, in Hall Summit, Louisiana. He proudly...
Josephine Westbrook Stone
Apr 13, 2025
Josephine Westbrook Stone, of Biloxi, passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at the age of 95.
Friends are invited to join the family for visitation and services on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at Beauvoir United Methodist Church, 2113 Pass Road in Biloxi. Visitation will be held from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. with the Memorial Service at 11:30 a.m. Following services,...
Eola Ball
Apr 13, 2025
Eola Ball, 97, passed way April 13, 2025, at her home in Long Beach, MS.
She was born on July 5, 1927. Eola was a graduate of Long Beach High School. Her commitment to her faith led her to become a founding member of the Bible Fellowship Church. Eola's love for the church was matched by her passion for volunteer work,...
Virginia Lynn Philio
Apr 13, 2025
Virginia Lynn Philio, lovingly known to her family and friends as Ginny, a native of New Jersey, and long-time resident of Ocean Springs, MS., passed away in Gulfport, MS on Sunday, April 13, 2025 at the age of 82.
Left behind to cherish loving memories are her devoted husband of 63 years, Schuyler, “Butch” Philio; her daughter, Robin Rumery and her...
Keith Brewington
Apr 12, 2025
Keith Brewington, 73, of Gulfport, MS passed away April 12th, 2025. Arrangements are private with Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, assisting the family.
Dawn Leigh Allen
Apr 11, 2025
Dawn Leigh Allen, age 63, resident of Biloxi, passed away at home on Friday, April 11, 2025.
She was born in Miami, Florida on March 23, 1962 and was native to Sarasota, Florida.
She in preceded in death by her father, Ronald Reeves Williams of Sarasota, Florida.
She is survived by her husband of 22 years, Scott Christopher Allen; mother, Miriam Mason (Smith)...
Merline Ohlmeyer Mitchell
Apr 11, 2025
Merline Rita Mitchell, affectionately known as Rosie, passed away on April 11, 2025, at her home in Kiln, Mississippi. She was born on April 9, 1949, in New Orleans, Louisiana, and lived a life filled with love, family, and cherished memories.
Merline was a beloved figure in her children’s and grandchildren’s lives, known to all as "Granny." Her welcoming spirit extended...
James Wiley Pitts
Apr 11, 2025
James (“Jim”) Wiley Pitts, 75, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away peacefully at his home in Diamondhead, Mississippi, on Friday, April 11, 2025.
Born on May 23, 1949, in Jackson, Mississippi, to Billy and Mary Helen Pitts, Jim lived a life marked by service, dedication, and creativity. A proud U.S. Army veteran, he served his country honorably during the...
Jeanette DeGroat
Apr 11, 2025
Jeanette DeGroat, 66, of Gulfport, MS passed away April 11th, 2025. Arrangements are private with Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport assisting the family.
Keron Sue McDaniel
Apr 10, 2025
Keron Sue McDaniel, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Keron Sue McDaniel passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of faith, service, and love.
Keron was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Glyn McDaniel; her loving parents, Dudley and Jean Garriga; and her brother, Tom Garriga.
She is survived by her children, Stephanee McDaniel, Jennefer (Patrick) Taylor, James McDaniel, and Andrew...
Ignatius Catalano
Apr 10, 2025
Ignatius Catalano, a proud and dedicated veteran of the United States Navy, passed away on April 10, 2025, in Gulfport, Mississippi, at the age of 79. Born on May 2, 1945, in Brooklyn, New York, Ignatius was a graduate of Valley Stream Central High School, where he built a strong foundation for a life characterized by service, hard work, and...
Linda Joyce Noble Gilliland
Apr 9, 2025
Linda Noble Gilliland
August 13, 1937 – April 9, 2025
Heaven will never be the same! Linda showed up at 3:30 pm on April 9th with a half-gallon of Taaka Vodka and some choice words for her late husband, Pat, who left her for heaven 21 years ago. After sharing those choice words with Pat, there is no doubt that the reunion...
Jose Medina
Apr 8, 2025
Jose Gonzalez Medina, 91 years old, passed away on April 8, 2025, in Gulfport, MS.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesus and Antonia, beloved wife Carmen, brother Wilfredo Medina, sister Piringa, daughters Iris (Herbert) Lugo and Roshanara Cortes, son Irineo "Junior" Luciano, and granddaughter, Leticia Torres.
Survived by his sons, Jose E. Medina and Luis (Maria) Torres, brother Salvador...
MSgt Charles W. Boss
Apr 8, 2025
MSgt Charles W. Boss, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on April 8, 2025, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Born in Bryan, Texas, Charles proudly served in the U.S. Air Force, retiring as a Master Sergeant after a distinguished career as Personnel Superintendent. His military service was marked by numerous accolades, including the Meritorious Service Medal with one oak...
Lysle T. Roberts Sr.
Apr 7, 2025
Lysle. Roberts Sr., a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away on April 7, 2025, in Carrire, Mississippi. Born on March 5, 1946, in Ponka City, Oklahoma, Lysle lived a life full of service, adventure, and community.
Lysle dedicated many years of his career to Puckett Machinery, where he began as a diesel mechanic and worked diligently in the field...
Thomas Richard Morrison, Sr.
Apr 7, 2025
Thomas Richard Morrison, Sr., age 79 of Long Beach, passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents and parents, T.C. and Betty Morrison.
Tommy is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Nona Morrison; his children, Thomas (Kathleen) Richard Morrison, Jr. and Tracy (Don) Ballard; his grandchildren, Christopher Ballard, Cindy Ballard, Elizabeth (Brock) James,...
Joel Reeves Holifield
Apr 7, 2025
Joel Reeves Holifield, 78, of Long Beach, passed away on April 7, 2025.
Joel Reeves Holifield, affectionately known as "The Friendly Bug Man," was born in Laurel to George Watson Holifield and Emma Cobb Holifield. He grew up in Biloxi and later settled in Long Beach, where he became a well-respected businessman and the owner of Rocket Pest Control. Joel served...
Betty Cook Fletcher
Apr 6, 2025
This precious soul has left this earth to receive her mansion, robe and crown. Betty Jo Cook Fletcher passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2025 at the age of 100, to join her father, Leman Atlee Cook, her mother Dicy Elva Golden Cook, and her Stepmother, Lockie Webster Cook in heaven.
Ms Betty, as she was lovingly called through the years,...
Nicholas Matthew Frontz
Apr 6, 2025
NICHOLAS MATTHEW FRONTZ
đź’™Nicholas M. Frontz, 23, of Gulfport, Mississippi, passed away on April 6, 2025. A lifelong resident of Gulfport, Nick touched countless lives with his generous spirit, quick wit, and infectious joy.
Nick graduated from Gulfport High School in 2019, where he was an accomplished saxophone player in the school band and served as treasurer of DECA. Nick achieved the...
Tifani Jizelle Cuevas-Leon
Apr 6, 2025
Tifani Cuevas-Leon, age 23, a native of Orlando, FL, and a resident of Pass Christian, MS, passed away on April 6, 2025, leaving behind a void that words cannot begin to express. Her life, though far too short, was filled with light, creativity, laughter, and love.
Tifani was preceded in death by her beloved father, Eduardo Leon; her grandfather, Eduardo Leon,...
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