OBITUARIES

Sep 24, 2022

Don Doss “PeePaw”, age 83 of Gautier, passed away in Pascagoula on September 24, 2022.

Don was a native of Tarrant, AL and was employed at Con-Site Services Inc. in Alabaster, AL.

He was preceded in death by his father, Arthur L. Doss; and mother, Thelma E. Pate.

Don is survived by his...

Sep 24, 2022

Michael Ray Long, age 64 of Kiln, MS passed away on September 24, 2022.

Riemann Family Funeral Home, Pass Christian is serving the family.

Sep 23, 2022

Debra Jane Long Carl, age 67, was born June 8, 1955, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, to her parents Charles and Margaret Long. Debra passed peacefully at her home in Gulfport, MS, on Friday, September 23, 2022.

She was a loving mother to son, Josh Long (Samantha) of Phillips, Nebraska, daughter Amber Eatherton (Mike) of Grand Island, Nebraska, and...

Sep 23, 2022

Francis “Eugene” Necaise, age 74, of Pass Christian, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, September 23, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Colestus Necaise; a brother, Thomas “Buddy” Necaise; 2 sisters, Mary Evelyn Necaise and Patricia Ann Woods; a sister-in-law, Donna Marie Necaise; and 2 brothers-in-law, Sonny Necaise and Jay O’Shields....

Sep 23, 2022

Carol M. Cheatham, age 88, of Biloxi, MS, passed away on September 23, 2022.

Carol was a native of Gulfport. She graduated from Orange Grove High School, received a BS degree from Southern Miss and MS from William Carey College.  She worked for the Jackson County School System and retired after 30 years.  Carol loved traveling, reading...

Sep 22, 2022

James William Byrd passed away on Thursday, September 22, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving family.  He was 73 years old.

He was born in Cleveland, MS, on February 21, 1949, to Travis William Byrd and Challie Mae Byrd.  As a child, his family moved to Gulfport where he spent most of his life before...

Sep 22, 2022

Mary Gregory, age 90, of Gulfport, passed away Thursday, September 22, 2022.

Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, assisted the family.

Sep 22, 2022

Peggy Green, age 66 of Waveland, passed away Thursday, September 22, 2022. Riemann Family Funeral Home, 141 Hwy 90, Waveland served the family.

Sep 22, 2022

Joseph Aloysius Devenny, III, age 80 of Pass Christian, passed away on Thursday, September 22, 2022.

Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.

Sep 22, 2022

Catherine Ann Griffon, age 70, passed away peacefully September 22, 2022 in her home surrounded by her loving siblings.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Hugh Warren and Catherine Chadwick Griffon, and her brother, Hugh Warren Griffon, Jr.

She is survived by eight siblings and their spouses: Dianne Griffon Quigley (Tom), Michael Griffon...

Sep 22, 2022

Wilma Jean McDaniel, age 82, of Henrico, Virginia, passed away on September 22, 2022, in Henrico.

She was a native of Hamilton, Ohio, and a resident of Henrico, VA.  She was a college graduate and retired from the Grocery industry.  She loved bird watching.

Jean was preceded in death by her parents, Sarah Bundy and...

Sep 21, 2022

Betty R. Baker, age 90, passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at her residence in Long Beach, MS.

Mrs. Baker was a native of Fines Creek, North Carolina, and a long-time resident of Long Beach. She worked for Bell South for 38 years and 8 months. She was an avid Atlanta Braves fan and loved Duke...

Sep 21, 2022

Mary Joyce Sanders, age 72, a resident of Bay St. Louis, passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2022, in Pass Christian.

Mary was a native of Romeoville, IL.  She did a little bit of everything, but she had a passion for cooking.  She worked as a cook for the railroad for 13 years before retirement.  Her main interest...

Sep 21, 2022

Rose Marie Livingston, age 76, passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Phillip and Attice DeNicola; her son, Ronnie Robinson; and her grandson, Fred Robinson.

Rose is survived by her husband of 32 years, Lee Livingston; her children, Carley Robinson-Salter, and Melissa Cawley (Joe); her stepson, Kenny...

Sep 21, 2022

Patrick R. Davis, age 90 of Long Beach, passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2022.

He was a native of Sioux City, Iowa and graduated June, 1951 from Morningside High School in Sioux City.  He enlisted in the United States Air Force September 5, 1951 and received a Medical Honorable Discharge April, 1967.  After leaving the Air...

Sep 20, 2022

Tamra Louise Hurt Ehlers, age 63, of Biloxi, passed away September 20, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Gloria Eugene Allen Hurt; her father, Hubert S. Hurt, Jr.; and her dear, Aunt Ettie (Pee Wee) Towery.

Tamra is survived by her beloved family, her daughter, Jessica Leigh Havard Moran (Pete); 2 siblings,...

Sep 20, 2022

Dominic Nicholas Ferro, Jr., age 84, of Saucier, surrounded by his loving family, went peacefully at home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, September 20, 2022. He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley M. Ferro; his parents, Dominic N. Ferro, Sr. and Mary Alice Hilty Ferro; and his brother, Jackie Ferro. Survivors include his...

Sep 20, 2022

Thomas Arthur Johnson, 84, of Diamondhead, MS, passed away September 20, 2022.

Riemann Family Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Sep 20, 2022

Georgiana Spillman, age 90, passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2022.

Georgiana was proud to have been born and raised in Washington DC and considered herself a Southerner. She was the first member of her family to earn her college degree. She earned a BS at Mary Washington College in Home Economics while it was still an all-girl school....

Sep 19, 2022

Paul Stephen “Steve” Wood, 71, passed away on September 19, 2022 at his home in Pascagoula, MS. Mr. Wood was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on December 1, 1950, and grew up in Moss Point, MS.

He was a loving husband to his wife of 51 years, Alta Davis Wood and was an active member of St....