OBITUARIES

Virginia Evans

Jan 1, 2023

Virginia Elaine Evans, age 88 of Gulfport, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Wessie and Mary Louise Long; her husband, Port G. Evans; the father of her children, Ronny L. Hurlbert; her son, Ronny L. Hurlbert, Jr.; her sisters, Verdace Canady, Betty Prestwood, and Sandra Logan; and her...

Harold Saucier

Jan 1, 2023

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Harold Saucier, of Diamondhead, passed away January 20, 2023 at the age of 89.

Harold was a 1951 graduate of Gulfport High School and served in the U. S. Navy (Seabees) in 1952-1956. He graduated from Mississippi State University in 1960 and worked as an engineer in nuclear and space programs. He loved fishing...

Regina Burrell

Jan 1, 2023

Mrs. Regina Victoria Burrell, age 74, a native of Chicago, IL and longtime resident of D'Iberville, MS., passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 1, 2023, leaving her husband Roger and children Allison and Richard heartbroken and shocked.

No services are planned at this time.  Share memories, condolences and photos with the family here on our...

Peter Kourkounis, Jr.

Dec 31, 2022

Peter James Kourkounis, Jr., of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, passed away on Dec. 31, 2022, after suffering a stroke. He was 75 years old.

Peter is preceded in death by his brother, Kim Kourkounis, and parents, Angie and Pete Kourkounis.

He is survived by his wife, Betsy Kourkounis; their two daughters, Erin Monroe (Nate) and Quinn...

Sheila "Aunnie" Ivy

Dec 30, 2022

Sheila Virginia Ivy (Aunnie) was gently released into God’s loving arms on Friday, December 30, 2022, at the age of 80.

Sheila was born in Birmingham, AL on October 22, 1942, the daughter of James Fred Poe and Virginia Poe. She married Robert E. Ivy, her high school sweetheart, on August 26, 1960.  Together they spent their...

Linda Walley

Dec 30, 2022

Linda Hinton Walley, age 71, of Long Beach, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022, at Lakeview Nursing Home in Gulfport.

Mrs. Walley was a native and life-long resident of Long Beach. Linda worked at Memorial Hospital as a Registered Nurse, specializing in spinal cord injuries. She enjoyed gardening, cooking for her family, fishing, and her dogs....

Joseph Casey, III

Dec 30, 2022

Joseph Michael Casey III, (Jaguar Joe), age 78, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 30, 2022, at his home surrounded by his beloved family following an extended illness. He was a native of Gulfport where he had resided for his entire life.

He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph M. Casey Jr, his mother, Cathlyn M. Casey,...

John Lindberg, Jr.

Dec 30, 2022

John Lindberg, Jr., age 43, passed away December 30, 2022. Riemann Family Funeral Home, Waveland served the family.

James Niemeyer

Dec 29, 2022

James Arthur Niemeyer, 84, entered into eternal peace and rest on December 29, 2022 with his children by his side.

The family will receive guests on Saturday, January 7, 2023 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM with funeral service beginning at 11:00 AM at Christ Episcopal Church, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi.

James was born September...

Billy Saucier

Dec 29, 2022

Billy Joe Saucier, age 55, passed away December 29, 2022. Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport served the family.

Connie Garcia

Dec 28, 2022

Connie Strief Garcia, age 58 of Lakeshore, MS, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 surrounded by her family.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Ella Strief; sister Yvonne "Jeannie" Strief; and granddaughter, Elleigh LaFontaine. Connie is survived by her husband of 36 years, Mark Garcia; children, Shayna Garcia (Carlos Peña) of Waveland and...

Madeline Greenfield

Dec 28, 2022

Madeline Mae Greenfield, age 86, of Rocky Hill Community, passed away on December 28, 2022. She was born in Farnham, New York to Benjamin and Anna Chido in 1936.

She is preceded in death by her husband, John Bruce Greenfield; children, Stuart Greenfield and Jerry Greenfield; and her parents.

She is survived by three children,...

Sharon Hargraves

Dec 28, 2022

Sharon Myers Hargraves, age 80, of Diamondhead, passed away on December 28, 2022, in Gulfport, MS.

She was preceded in death by her father, Luther R. Myers, Jr, and her mother, Marjorie Barrett Myers.

Survivors include her siblings, Bill Myers (Linda) of Diamondhead, MS, Terri Lynn Blackmon, Alexander City, AL, and Marcia Lynn Myers, Wiesbaden,...

Genny Tate-Wedgeworth

Dec 27, 2022

Genny Kay Tate-Wedgeworth, age 69 of Saucier, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 24 years, Larry E. Wedgeworth; her parents, Willie and Geneive Cruthirds Tate; brothers, Jimmy Dale Cruthirds, Gary Tilley and Roy Lynn Tate; stepdaughter, Dorothy W. Rose; grandson, Larry W. Hart; and adopted grandson, Fred P....

Robert Tisdale

Dec 27, 2022

Robert Sidney Tisdale, age 81 of Long Beach, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel Garvis, Sr. and Thelma Tisdale; his wife, Maxine McLain Tisdale; his son, Marvin Rae Tisdale; his brothers, Harold Richard Tisdale, Sr. and Jesse Marvin Tisdale; and his nephew, Harold Richard Tisdale, Jr.

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Louise Rector

Dec 27, 2022

Louise Ramey Rector, age 95 of Long Beach, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2022.

She was born in Carbon Hills, Alabama and graduated from Carbon Hills High School in 1945, and was a Navy wife for 52 years.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Charlie B. Rector; her daughter,...

Richard Beightol

Dec 26, 2022

Richard O. Beightol, age 95, of Diamondhead, passed away Monday, December 26, 2022, in Gulfport.

He is survived by his wife of 75 years, Natalie J. Beightol; children, Karen Lynn Brown (Jesse E.) and Richard Mac Beightol (Martha); sister, Sharon Fudge (Bill); grandchild, Jesse E. Brown, Jr. (Laura); and great grandchild, Samantha Brown.

Richard received...

Gloria Shaffer

Dec 26, 2022

Gloria A. Shaffer, age 59, of Gulfport, passed away on Monday, December 26, 2022, in Gulfport.

Gloria was born in Tiptonville, Tennessee, and has been a long-time resident of Gulfport. She earned her GED from State Community College. Gloria has worked as a Customer Service Rep with Lowes, and as a Seamstress with Hardrock Casino and with...

Norma Burke

Dec 26, 2022

Norma Lee Burke a native of Tampa, FL and a resident of Biloxi, MS, passed away Monday, December 26, 2022, at the age of 91.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence Rarick and Coe Bohle Rarick, grandsons, Robert "Mike" Bianconi, and Joshua Booz.

Norma is survived by her daughters, Victoria Stanley (Curtis)...

DeWayne Acree

Dec 25, 2022

DeWayne Michael Acree passed away, Sunday, December 25, 2022, at the age of 52.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Randy Acree and Teresa Rogers Acree.

DeWayne is survived by his beloved wife of 17 years, Krista Wilson Acree, children: Dale Acree, Dustin Acree, Trucker Acree,

Katlynn Langlotz, Aubrey Langlotz, Brooke...