OBITUARIES

Aug 2, 2022

MSgt. Willard H. Byrd (USAF Retired), age 88, passed away on August 2, 2022 in Biloxi.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Merle Byrd; brother, W.L. Byrd; and parents, Margret and Wessie Byrd.

Survivors include two daughters, Nancy Kraus (Steven) of Mandeville, LA, and Linda Ros (Hank) of Biloxi; four grandchildren, Kevin Kraus,...

Aug 2, 2022

Kathy Ann Schubert, age 67, passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2022. Riemann Family Funeral Home, 9113 Kiln Delisle Rd., Pass Christian served the family.

Aug 2, 2022

Mrs. Carol Jean Davis-Schuckert Age 80 passed away on August 2, 2022 in Gulfport

She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Mary Louise Schuckert

Survivors include her husband Bruce W. Davis of Gulfport; her daughter Jacquelynn M. Fortner (Johnny) of Lucedale and her son Jeffrey Scott Davis (Tina) of Saucier. She also...

Aug 1, 2022

Sue E. Williams, age 87, passed away August 1, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Milford and Florence Miller; her husband, J Dea Williams; her son, Glenn Williams; 4 brothers; and 2 sisters.

Sue is survived by her children, James D. Williams (Linda), E.T. “Ted” Williams (Marcia), and Donna Marie Shaw (Damon);...

Aug 1, 2022

On August 1, 2022, Karen Sue Brumfield left this life for the next.  She is preceded in death by her mother, Audra York, a brother, Paul Miller and daughter, Shelly Werth.  She is survived by her son, Travis Werth.  She was a beautiful soul and an amazing, selfless, loving mother.  She will be deeply missed.  Ms. Brumfield was 73....

Aug 1, 2022

Ryan Prentiss Moran, age 32 of Lakeshore, passed away Monday, August 1, 2022.

Ryan was a native of Lakeshore, MS.  He attended Hancock High School.  Ryan worked for Jindular Tubular.  He received level 3 NDT certifications, level 3 radiography (RT) certifications, level 3 ultrasonic (UT) certifications, and level 2 mag partical (MT) certifications.  Ryan loved spending time...

Aug 1, 2022

John Thomas Eaton, age 72 of Gulfport, passed away on Monday, August 1, 2022.

He was a native of Urbana, IL.  He enlisted in the US Air Force and retired as a Tech Sgt. after 24 years. While in the Air Force, he served as a Maintenance Security Technician for 10 years, as an Airlift Maintenance Technician...

Jul 31, 2022

Reginald Jerome Lechner, known to his family and friends as “Reggie” of Biloxi, passed away in Biloxi on Sunday, July 31, 2022 at the age of 69.

Reggie was a native of Biloxi, he grew up on Kuhn Street, graduated from Biloxi High School and from Jefferson Davis Junior College.  He worked for Patterson Plumbing and Heating...

Jul 31, 2022

Janie Patricia Loving Taylor of Gulfport, MS, passed away Sunday, July 31, 2022. She was born in Gulfport, MS, to Estus Jerome Loving and Ruby Frances Welford Loving on October 14, 1934.

Pat grew up attending Grace Memorial Baptist Church on 23rd Avenue and graduated from Gulfport High School in 1952. She was a long-time member of...

Jul 31, 2022

Herbert Cecil Poore, age 89, of Biloxi, passed away on July 31, 2022.

Riemann Family Funeral Home, Biloxi is serving the family.

Jul 31, 2022

John Coleman Nance, age 88, Gulfport, passed away Sunday, July 31, 2022.

Riemann Family Funeral Homes is serving the family.

Jul 31, 2022

Christopher Thomas Bruni, age 22, loving son of Jeff and Angela Bruni, unexpectedly passed away on July 31, 2022.  He was born on June 19, 2000, in Gulfport, Mississippi.

He is survived by his parents; his sister Dr. Catie Lee Bruni; and his older brother, Jeff Bruni, Jr., as well as paternal grandparents, Dr. Ron and Lee...

Jul 30, 2022

Earl Eugene Johnson, Jr. age 75, of Gulfport, passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2022.

Earl was a retired member of the Local Union 903. He loved fishing and to tell stories. Earl left an impression on every person that he met. He loved his family, and he will be greatly missed by those that knew him. ...

Jul 30, 2022

MSgt Leo W. Henderson, USAF, Ret, age 75, of Saucier, passed away on July 30, 2022.

A native of Hendersonville, NC, he was the eldest son of the late Phil and Dot Henderson.

A devoted husband, father, and papaw, he is survived by his wife of 52 years, Ann Henderson; his children, Memory (Ted) Rouse,...

Jul 30, 2022

Helen Louise Watts, age 90, of Long Beach, passed away July 30, 2022.

Riemann Family Funeral Homes, Long Beach, is serving the family.

Jul 29, 2022

Larry LaRue Kendrick of Gulfport, MS passed away on Friday, July 29, 2022, at the VA Medical Center in Biloxi, MS. He was 80 years old.

He was preceded in death by his parents, LaRoy and Annie Pittman Kendrick; his brothers, James Kendrick, Harold “Snookie” Kendrick and David L. Kendrick; and one sister, Ann Kendrick.

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Jul 29, 2022

Leland Ray Kendrick, M.D., age 70, passed away July 29, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William Isaac and Della Mae Kendrick; his sister, Linda Sue Kendrick; father-in-law, Henry Pete Thigpen; and his grandparents, Horace and Lula Bilbo Jerrell, and Zollie and Mazilla Kendrick.

Leland is survived by his loving wife of...

Jul 29, 2022

Kevin James Sullivan, age 68, passed away on July 29, 2022. He was a long time resident of Gulfport, MS, since relocating from Wakefield, MA.

Kevin was preceded in death by his loving wife of 45 years Ethel Louise Sullivan; his parents, Donald and Loretta Sullivan; and his son Benny Roy.

Kevin is survived by...

Jul 28, 2022

Sally Romero, age 87, of Biloxi, passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2022.

Sally was born in Hattiesburg to Shelton Lee and Sarah Helen Fowler.  Sally was a member of Sandyland Garden Club and Sunkist Garden Club, and she was a founding member and third president of the Gulfport Area Garden Club. A lover of Mardi Gras,...

Jul 28, 2022

Brent Randall Notter, born January 29, 2003, passed away July 28, 2022. Brent was a fun-loving young man who enjoyed swimming, fishing, listening to music, and cruising around in his car. Brent was preceded in death by his father, Chris Notter, and his grandfather, David Leger. Brent is survived by his mother Sherry Freeman, stepfather Bryan Freeman, his best...