OBITUARIES

May 21, 2022

Barbara Ann Goodin-Carey, age 77, of Kiln, went home to be with her Lord on May 21st, 2022, at 7:45am.

She was born on May 15th, 1945, with her twin sister, Bette L. Nadau in Boston Massachusetts. There she met Jerry W. Goodin, who was serving in the Navy. She moved to Mississippi where they married April...

May 21, 2022

Orbie Martin “Mark” Patton, III went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 21, 2022.

He was born to Orbie Martin Patton, Jr. and Shirley Scarbrough Patton on February 6, 1959, in Gulfport, MS. Mark attended Gulfport schools, graduating from Gulfport East High School. He then attended Perkinston Jr. College. Mark was a diligent worker...

May 21, 2022

Gene Lawson, age 84, of Gulfport, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 21, 2022.

Gene was preceded in death by his parents, Homer and Lorraine Lawson; his sisters, Sally Marie Dunsford and Linda Faye Byrd; and his grandson, Miles Cooper.

He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Patricia Pope Lawson; his children,...

May 20, 2022

Chief William L. “Billy” Fennell, Ret.

1943-2022

William L. “Billy” Fennell passed away peacefully in Gulfport after a brief illness on May 20, 2022.

Billy was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend.  He was born in New Orleans, LA on May 26,1943, but resided in Long Beach most of his...

May 20, 2022

Herbert Steube, Jr., age 68, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Friday May 20, 2022, at Passages hospice in New Orleans, Louisiana after a long battle with his health.

Herbert is preceded in death by his parents, Herbert, Sr., and Ava Steube, of Pass Christian, MS; and a daughter, Christina Steube of Pass Christian, MS.

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May 20, 2022

Melissa "Missy" Smith Dedeaux, age 56, of Long Beach, passed away on May 20, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her father, Gerald “Buster” Young; her grandparents, Robert M. and Doris Allen; and her biological father, T. Ronald Smith.

She is survived by her mother, Connie Allen Young; her children, Lexi Smith and Angelle...

May 20, 2022

Robert L. Hester, age 81 of Pass Christian, passed away on Friday, May 20, 2022.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Diane Nelson Hester; his three children, Melinda, Tammy, and Kimberly; his 10 grandchildren; and 15 great grandchildren.

After serving in the U.S. Air Force, Robert worked as a contractor and built...

May 20, 2022

Joe Edward Schonewitz, age 84, of Biloxi, passed away on May 20, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ollie and Iris Schonewitz; brothers, Roy Schonewitz, Billy Schonewitz, Douglas Schonewitz, and Ollie Schonewitz, Jr.

He is survived by his brother, Larry Schonewitz; his sisters-in-law, Linda Fay Schonewitz, Linda Zacharias, and Marie Schonewitz; and...

May 19, 2022

CMC Thomas W. Johnston, U.S. Navy Seabee, Ret., age 76, of Long Beach, passed away on May 19, 2022.

He was a native of Brooklyn, New York and attended Hicksville High School.  He retired after 23 years as a Seabee with the U.S. Navy.  He also retired from Harrison County Sheriff Department as a deputy and was...

May 19, 2022

Robert Terryl Cuevas passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 19, 2022, in Diamondhead, MS.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Cuevas, his siblings, Archie Cuevas and Greg Cuevas.

He is survived by his sons, Brian Cuevas and Terry Cuevas (Cindy) and his brother Dale Cuevas (Cris) and also survived by his grandchildren,...

May 18, 2022

Hung Minh Tran, age 58 of Long Beach, passed away on May 18, 2022.

The first visitation will be held from 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM, Thursday, May 26, 2022, at Riemann Family Funeral Home, Long Beach.  The 2nd visitation will be held at the same location from 9:00 AM until 12:00 PM, Friday, May 27, 2022..  The...

May 18, 2022

Tabitha Dee Lynn Matthews, age 41, passed away May 18, 2022.

Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, served the family.

May 18, 2022

James David Simmons, born July 4, 1940 in Gloster, Mississippi, raised in Prentiss County with brother Paul and sisters Bertha Mae and Ethel, passed away on May 18, 2022 in Saucier, MS.

He was preceded in death by his parents, David Lee and Sudie Jim Simmons; one nephew; siblings; in-laws and second parents Joe and Bertha Turner....

May 18, 2022

Mary "Sally" Wicktom, age 66, of Diamondhead, passed away on May 18, 2022.

a full notice will be posted soon.

The Riemann Family Funeral Home, Pass Christian, is serving the family and online condolences may be offered at www.riemannfamily.com

May 18, 2022

Raymond Jesus Sheehy was born on January 18, 1930, in Limon Costa Rica. He was one of seven siblings. His father was superintendent of the United Fruit Company railroad. When his father retired in 1941 the family moved to San Jose, Costa Rica where they owned and operated a pensione

next to the American Embassy. In 1944...

May 17, 2022

Audrey “Luverne” Freeman of Gulfport, MS went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at the age of 91. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family.

Luverne, also known as Sister to her family and friends in Chipley, FL, was born on December 21,1930 to the late...

May 16, 2022

Brenda Dean, age 73, passed away May 16, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Jack Fortenberry; her parents, Benton and Brunnette Fortenberry.

Brenda is survived by her husband, Titus Dean; her children, Wade Dean (Debbie), Krystal Weaver (Art), Brent Dean (Tara), Kimberly Dean and Daniel Dean; her siblings, Tommy Fortenberry (Sherry), Dale...

May 16, 2022

Ralph Frederick Baldwin of Diamondhead, MS passed away Monday, May 16, 2022, at the age of 85.

Mr. Baldwin served 26 years and two tours in Vietnam, with the US Airforce as a M/Sgt before retiring.  He served with his church group for 14 years on a mission to Saltillo, Mexico, a long-time member of Annunciation Catholic...

May 16, 2022

Emma Jean Grissom, age 30, passed away May 16, 2022.

Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, served the family.

May 16, 2022

Margaret Elizabeth “Betty” Gibson of Long Beach, MS, passed away on Monday, May 16 at the age of 83, a mere nine weeks after the death of her beloved husband, Charles “Charlie” Gibson. Even as our hearts are full of sorrow at our loss, we are comforted knowing that they are thrilled to be reunited and dancing together again....