OBITUARIES
Arthur Benjamin Edwards, Jr.
Feb 4, 2023
Arthur Benjamin Edwards, Jr., a native of Detroit, Michigan and longtime resident of the Woolmarket Community in Biloxi, MS passed away with his loving wife by his side at his home on February 4, 2023, at the age of 88 years old.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur B. Edwards, Sr., and Leona Baker Edwards; his...
Alice Ann Forkel
Feb 3, 2023
Alice Ann Forkel of Bay St. Louis, MS, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on February 3, 2023, at the age of 83.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Edith Allen; her husband, Bruce Forkel; and her ex-husband and best friend, Arlan Welsh.
She is survived by her sons, Jeff Welsh (Tracy), Kelly Welsh (Tami);...
Betty June Winfrey
Feb 3, 2023
Betty June Winfrey, age 84, of Gulfport passed away Friday, February 3, 2023.
She was preceded in death by her father, John C. Winfrey; mother, Anna Ray Winfrey Denham; sisters, Mildred Winfrey Burnett, and Billie Winfrey Gentry; brother, John C. Winfrey, Jr.; and nephews, Steve Burnett and Ken Gentry.
Betty is survived by her children, Tammy Carol Winfrey Payne,...
Frederick Michael Taccona
Feb 3, 2023
Frederick Michael Taccona, age 89, passed away February 3, 2023. Riemann Family Funeral Home, Pass Christian served the family.
Aubrey Allen Clements
Feb 3, 2023
Aubrey Allen Clements, a native of Ohatchee, AL and a longtime resident of Gulfport, MS, passed away Friday, February 3, 2023, at the age of 83.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Luther P. Clements and Iva Griffin Clements, brothers, Alvis Clements and Julian Clements, in-laws: John and Lexie Moore, Pansy Grant, and Darrell Moore.
Allen is...
Cindy Diane Davis
Feb 2, 2023
Cindy Diane Davis, age 56, of Saucier, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2023.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.
Carolyn Lois Byrd
Feb 2, 2023
Carolyn Lois Byrd, age 79, of Gulfport, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2023.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Rayford “Johnny” Bryd; son, Bryant K. Keyes; mother, Effie Alice Holder; father, Admiral Dewey Brown; brothers, Henry “Darrell” Brown, Billy “Bill” Brown, and Dewey “Rex” Brown; and sisters, Dorothy “Dot” Brown, Grace Brown, Alawayne “Wayne” Brown, and Ida “Joyce”...
Susan Darlene Smith
Feb 2, 2023
Susan Darlene Smith, age 57, of Gulfport, passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2023.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.
Dr. William Henry Murdock, Jr.
Feb 2, 2023
Dr. William Henry Murdock, Jr., age 92, of Gulfport, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2023.
Dr. William Henry Murdock, Jr., was born September 23, 1930, in Greenwood, Mississippi, and graduated from Greenwood High School in the Class of 1948. He lettered in track and field and attained the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America.
He received...
Willie Auston Holcomb II
Feb 1, 2023
Willie A. Holcomb, II, age 89, passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2023.
Mr. Holcomb was a life-long resident of Gulfport and Saucier. He was born August 14, 1933, to Willie A. Holcomb, I and Beulah Bangs Holcomb Ladner in Saucier. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. After his service in the U....
Donna Lynn Guidry
Feb 1, 2023
Donna Lynn Guidry (Dronet), 67, gained her wings and went home to her Lord on February 1, 2023, surrounded by her loving family after a decades-long battle with cancer. A visitation will be held on Sunday, February 5, 2023, at Riemann Family Funeral Home in Ocean Springs, MS, from 2-3 pm. Visitation will be held on Monday, February 6,...
Beverly Carol Sanderford
Feb 1, 2023
Beverly Carol Sanderford, age 72, of Gulfport, passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2023.
She was preceded in death by her parents; Robert and Donna Copeland; and her first husband, Emmett Shubert.
Beverly is survived by her husband of 10 years, Nick Sanderford; children, Chris Shubert, Jason Shubert, and Amanda Sanges; her siblings, Darrell Copeland, Cheryl McMahan, and Lori Wunstel; her...
Teresita Pasaki Nielson
Feb 1, 2023
Our community sadly lost an amazing lady, Teresita “Terry” Nielson, on February 1, 2023. Everyone called her Terry. She was born on September 10, 1940 in Benguet, Philippines where she grew up.
Terry was preceded by her parents, Ayadi Pasaki and Saped Agyapas along with her siblings, Rosa A. Gregorio, Agustin Ayadi, Rosita A. Lee-Hong, Enmong Ayadi and Dinnah A....
Mary Margaret Adamo
Jan 31, 2023
Mary Margaret Lewis Adamo “Blondie” age 79, of Latimer, passed away on January 31, 2023. She was born in Tickfaw, Louisiana to Mr. Manuel and Mrs. Frances Lewis and attended Independence High School. She had been a resident of Latimer for over 25 years. She was a dedicated member of Latimer Assembly of God and was well known for...
Patricia "Pat" Kuehling
Jan 31, 2023
Patricia A. “Pat” Kuehling, age 87, of Gulfport, passed away on January 31, 2023.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, C. Ed Kuehling; her parents, Walter Ronald and Mary Jane Steele; and a half-sister, Joan Bateman.
She is survived by her son, Kevin (Susan) Kuehling; a daughter, Debbie (Glenn) Sanders; 2 grandsons, Wesley (Caroline) Kuehling...
L. David Porter
Jan 31, 2023
Lindsey David Porter, age 75, was born on October 25, 1947 in Kentucky. He lost his battle with Alzheimer’s, Dementia and Parkinson’s at the Biloxi MS VA on January 31, 2023.
He enlisted in the United States Navy when he was 18 and had a career in the Navy Seabees for 23 years. He served in the Vietnam War and...
Tracey Lee Johnson
Jan 31, 2023
Tracey Lee Johnson, age 63, of Wiggins, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2023.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.
Carolyn Faye Byrd
Jan 30, 2023
Carolyn Faye Byrd, age 82, of Gulfport, passed away Monday, January 30, 2023.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.
Essex E. Robbins,Jr.
Jan 30, 2023
Essex E. Robbins, Jr., age 47, a native of New Castle, Delaware and a resident of Hancock County, passed away Monday, January 30, 2023.
Essex was employed at Bunny Bread in New Orleans. He enjoyed spending time with his family, fishing, old cars, music, and morning coffee while watching the news.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Essex...
Grace Eileen Heffington
Jan 30, 2023
Grace Heffington passed away on Monday, January 30, 2023, at the age of 100 years old. She lived her life as a strong Christian woman, and left this life peacefully with her steadfast faith in God.
Grace was born in Oklahoma City, on March 2, 1922, and there she became a wife and mother. She moved with her daughter...
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