OBITUARIES

May 10, 2022

Nancy Jean Rathke was called home to Our Lord in Heaven suddenly on Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at Singing River Hospital in Gulfport, MS. She was born on May 12, 1956, in Emporia, KS. She grew up in rural Olpe, KS, and was a graduate of Olpe High School.  She was predeceased by her parents, Jacob Martin Rathke and...

May 10, 2022

Elena Zappa Bendzlowicz, age 92, of Long Beach, passed away after a long illness at home on May 10, 2022 with her family by her side.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Wesley M. Bendzlowicz; her father, Marcello Zappa; and her mother, Dora Zappa.

Mrs. Bendzlowicz is survived by her children, Constance Taylor,...

May 10, 2022

Patricia L. Neiper, a resident of the St. Martin community passed away on May 10, 2022 in Ocean Springs at the age of 72.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Chester Britton and Ruth Britton Swift; her brothers, David Britton and Timothy Swift; and her sister, Susan Swift.

Patricia is survived by her...

May 9, 2022

Susan “Su” Lorraine Smiley, age 79, passed away on May 9, 2022 in Ocean Springs, MS.

She was preceded in death by her husband Richard Smiley; parents, Frederick Lippert and Laura Fischer Lippert; and brother, Frederick “Bruzzy” Lippert II.

She is survived by two children, Mark Smiley (Rita) of Freeport, FL, Laura Smiley of Ft....

May 9, 2022

Steven Mitchell, age 54, passed away May 9, 2022. Riemann Family Funeral Home, 141 Hwy 90, Waveland served the family

May 9, 2022

Mary E. Waltman passed away peacefully, Monday, May 9, 2022, in Gulfport, MS. She was preceded by her parents, Claude and Annie Daley, her sister Patsy  Mc Nease and her brother Kenneth Daley. She is survived by her loving husband of 31 years, Marion “Bucky” Waltman, her siblings, Tony Daley, Johnnie Johnson, Katherine Waller, stepson, Wayne Waltman and his...

May 9, 2022

Nickie Frederick Simmons passed away Monday, May 9, 2022, at home peacefully with his wife, daughter Nicole and family by his side after a long illness. His family will rejoice in his life and praise God for all he accomplished in God’s Grace.

Nickie grew up in the Biloxi/D’Iberville area.  He was an athlete and played all sports...

May 9, 2022

Ann Aldridge, age 81, of Gulfport, passed away on Monday, May 9, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Homer and Myrtle McAdory; her sisters, Faye Jordan and Carol Jean McAdory; her first husband, John White; and her daughter, Carolyn Esther White.

Ann is survived by her husband of 34 years, Robert “Bob”...

May 9, 2022

Betty Jo Young, age 82, of Long Beach, passed away on May 9, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Ester Blackwell; her father, Blacky Blackwell; and 2 sisters, Kay Swanner and Linda Lenay.

She is survived by her daughter, Angie Thompson (Bob); 3 sisters, Shirley Fitzgerald, Sandra Hunt (Larry), and Wanda Ladner...

May 9, 2022

Michael P. Curtin, age 80, passed away suddenly and peacefully on Monday night, May 9, 2022, after battling Parkinson’s Disease.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Curtin and Elizabeth McKinney, and his stepfather Shelt McKinney.

Mike is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Nancy Partridge Curtin, Gulfport; his sister Martha...

May 9, 2022

Doris Marie Ladner, age 85, of Lizana, passed away May 9, 2022, in Gulfport, MS.

Doris was preceded in death by her husband, Eldon “Bud” Reed Ladner; 3 sisters, Patricia Lizana, Peggy Lander, and Darnell Lander; 2 brothers, Vermon Lee Saucier and Vilden Saucier; and niece Jennifer Hinton.

She is survived by sister Eula Lizana,...

May 8, 2022

Cheryl Ann Moran Thomas, age 76, of Kiln, went to meet her Lord on Sunday, May 8, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 35 years, Theodore “Teddo” Thomas II; her daughter, Faith Thomas; her granddaughter, Holley Thomas; her great grandchildren, Hazel and Eli Temple; her parents, Agnel Moran Sr. And Aline Garriga Moran; sisters, Madeline Moran, Lennette Necaise and...

May 8, 2022

Robert Mooney, age 63, passed away May 8, 2022.

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

May 8, 2022

Robert J. “Bobby” Emry, age 62, passed away peacefully into his mother’s arms on Mother’s Day, May 8, 2022.

Born in Kokomo, IN, he grew up in Jupiter, Fl and Greenfield, IN, where he enjoyed playing sports.  Upon graduation he joined the U.S. Navy. He devoted 24 years of his life, retiring as a Chief Petty Officer. ...

May 8, 2022

Dorothy “Dottie” Irene Weaver, age 78, of Saucier, passed away on May 8, 2022.

She was born in Port Arthur, Texas to Dorothy Myrtle Schmidt Herbert and James Milton Herbert.  She moved to the Coast as a young child where she spent most of her life.  She graduated from St. John High School and was of the...

May 7, 2022

Arthur Gordon Grant Jr. passed away peacefully at his home in Diamondhead, Mississippi on Saturday the 7th of May in the presence of his loving wife and sons.  Gordon was born on May 16, 1945, in New Orleans, the first of three children in the family of Arthur Gordon Grant Sr. and Martha McCutchon Grant, now deceased.  He is...

May 6, 2022

David Guilliot, age 73, passed away May 6, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Ethel G. Nance; and his mother-in-law, Hazel Terrell.

David is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Lynette Guilliot; his children, Nathan (Evelyn), and Nicholas (Alyssa); his siblings, Mike Hare (Carol), Susan Day, Kerry Nance (Maria), and...

May 6, 2022

Joseph Gautier, "Joe", of Biloxi, MS passed away on Friday, May 6, 2022.

Joe was born in Biloxi, to Horace and Ruby Gautier. Joe grew up on the water; boating, sailing, and fishing were his passions. He graduated from Biloxi High School, University of Southern Mississippi, and the Jackson School of Law. Joe had a law practice...

May 5, 2022

Judy Ross (Davis) Meador, age 71, passed away May 5, 2022, surrounded by her loved ones.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Leonard E. Meador, Jr.; parents, Malcolm and Elsie Davis.

Judy is survived by her children Ashly Brazzell (Scott), Michael Meador (Jennifer), and Chris Meador; her sister, Sherrie Sorrells...

May 5, 2022

Sarah Hart Miller, age 92, passed away May 5, 2022. Riemann Family Funeral Home, 9113 Kiln Delisle Rd., Pass Christian served the family.