OBITUARIES

Mae Canter

Jul 8, 2022

Mae Dell Rogers Canter died Friday, July 8, 2022, peacefully surrounded by her family.

Mae Dell was born July 8, 1932, in Elizabethton, Tennessee to Roscoe H. and Helen Ruth Rogers.

Mae Dell lived a fulfilling life as a wife, mother, grand and great grandmother, Aunt, and friend.

Besides spending time with her...

Bessie Fleming

Jul 7, 2022

Bessie Marie Rolison Fleming, age 94, of Biloxi, went home to be with the Lord on July 7, 2022.

She was a native of Clarke County and was a resident of Harrison County. She lived for her faith and her family. Bessie was a devoted wife of 65 years, loving mother, granny, sister and friend.

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Thomas E. Conerly

Jul 7, 2022

Thomas E. Conerly, age 91, of Long Beach, passed away on July 7, 2022, in Gulfport.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Ramona L. Conerly Barrentine; his parents, Emmett R. Conerly and Myrtle L. Reeves Conerly; and 2 brothers, J.C. Conerly, and Neville C. Conerly.

Survivors include his loving wife of 70 years,...

Annette Carter

Jul 7, 2022

Annette Brewer Carter was born March 22, 1936, in Anniston, AL, to Rev. Earl Brewer and Lyda Estelle Ball Brewer.  She was fierce and fabulous from the day she was born until the day she departed this life on Thursday, July 7, 2022.  She leaves behind a rich and everlasting legacy for her family and friends, and blazed a...

Clara Young

Jul 7, 2022

Clara E. Young, age 86, a native of Wheelserburg, Ohio and a resident of Long Beach, passed away Thursday, July 7, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Frelon and Nellie Hall; her husband, George L. Young; and a grandson, Bryan K. Young, II.

Clara is survived by her children, Rickey Young, Mark...

Myrtle Davion

Jul 6, 2022

Myrtle L. Migues Davion of Long Beach, MS passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at the age of 88.

She was born January 21, 1934, in Pass Christian, MS.  Myrtle was the number one Tupperwear Consultant and dealer for 25 years, and a life member of the Cecil Ruddick Post 5931 Ladies Auxiliary, Pass Christian, MS.

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Eloise Scroggins

Jul 6, 2022

Mrs. Eloise Elzora Dunlap Scroggins, age 87, of Ocean Springs, MS. passed away on Wednesday, July 6, 2022 in Ocean Springs.  Per her request, no services will be held.

The Riemann Family Funeral Home, 13872 Lemoyne Blvd. in West Jackson County served the family.  Share memories, condolences and photos at www.riemannfamily.com

Donald Dwyer, Sr

Jul 6, 2022

Donald Robert Dwyer, Sr of Waveland, MS and Catahoula, MS passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at the age of 83.

He was preceded by in death by his beloved wife of 25 years, Grace Dwyer; parents, Patrick Dwyer and Charlotte Stump Dwyer; siblings, Margaret Lang, Violet Dwyer, Irvin Dwyer, Jimmy Dwyer and Jerry Dwyer; and grandson,...

Msgt. John Conley (USAF Retired)

Jul 6, 2022

MSgt. John E. Conley (USAF Retired), 85, passed away on July 6, 2022 in Gulfport. He was born in Rochester, NY to Ralph Spencer and Mildred White Spencer in 1937, and later adopted by William T. Conley. On June 28, 1958 he married his beloved wife Sally, in Fishkill, New York. Together they had three daughters, all born in...

Donald Pierce

Jul 5, 2022

Donald Joseph Pierce, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, July 5, 2022.

Don was born on August 4, 1957, in Mount Clemens, Michigan to Donald Eugene Pierce and Barbara Jane Stark. He was a longtime resident of Biloxi, MS where he attended and graduated from Biloxi High School. He was a member of the German...

Larry Allen Krohn

Jul 5, 2022

Larry Allen Krohn, of Gulfport, was called to his eternal home on Tuesday, July 5th, 2022 following a brief illness with cancer. He was a devoted husband, father and proud grandfather.

Larry was born on December 14, 1951 and was raised in Perkinston, MS on the campus of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College where his father was...

Daniel Perkins

Jul 5, 2022

Daniel Perkins, 52, of Pass Christian, passed away July 5, 2022, surrounded by his wife, daughters and grandchildren after a vigorous, courageous battle with cancer.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Sandra Stone; father, Ronnie Perkins; and brother, Clint Perkins.

Daniel leaves his memory to live on in his wife, Amber Perkins; daughters,...

Eddie Woodall

Jul 5, 2022

Eddie Leon Woodall, age 74, of Gulfport, passed away on July 5, 2022.

Mr. Woodall was born in Arkansas to Roy Leon and Viola George Woodall.  He was a former farmer in Arkansas and moved to the Coast in 1986.  He worked for Joan Cravens Construction for many years as a carpenter.  He loved fishing, hunting, and...

Gabriel “Gabe” D’Arcangelis

Jul 4, 2022

Gabriel Dante D’Arcangelis, “Gabe”, passed away on the 4th of July, 2022, --peacefully and without pain-- in his home in Long Beach, MS, at the age of 54.

He was preceded in death by his father Sam, who passed away 16 years ago at the age of 70, and his Mother Rita Theresa Marcellino D’Arcangelis, who passed...

Doris Breland

Jul 4, 2022

Doris Marie Breland... She was preceded in death by her parents George and Estelle Breland, her son Charles Richard (Chucky) Breland at the age of 2, and two sisters George Ann (Anita Louise) Winstead, and Linda Joyce Saucier, and ten nephews.

She is survived by “Ex-Companion” Rex Brown, and his sons that she raised as her own,...

Woodrow Mauffray

Jul 4, 2022

Woodrow “Woody” Mauffray, age 73 of Fenton, MS died on July 4, 2022. He was born on November 14, 1948 to Woodrow “Poss” and Wilda Lizana Mauffray.

In addition to his parents, Woody was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Tartavoulle Mauffray; three daughters, Kimberley Mauffray, Elizabeth Mauffray and Tonya Mauffray; his siblings, Harlan Mauffray, Michael...

Cynthia Fox

Jul 4, 2022

Cynthia G. Fox Shoemaker, age 72, of D’Iberville, MS, passed away on Monday, July 4, 2022.

Cynthia was a native of Biloxi, Ms.  She was a lifelong caregiver. She was a gospel recording artist and song writer.  She was a member of Calvary Pentecostal Church.

Cynthia spent her life in church ministry.  She could always...

Gail Carpenter

Jul 3, 2022

Gail Carpenter, Ocean Springs, MS, age of 73, passed away, July 3, 2022, peacefully, with her husband of 39 years, Michael C. Carpenter by her side.  Gail led a life of diverse experiences:  including serving in the Air Force as a jet engine mechanic, retired postal worker, martial arts student, reserve police officer, expert quilter and numerous other crafting...

Bennie Anderson

Jul 3, 2022

Mr. Bennie (Andy) Anderson passed away on Sunday July 3, 2022.

Andy worked for Bellsouth, AT&T for 35 years. He was a member of St. Paul United Methodist

Church in Ocean Springs where he was active in many areas of service.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Barbara Anderson, three...

Louise Y. Smith

Jul 2, 2022

Louise Y. Smith, age 74, of Long Beach, passed away on July 2, 2022, at her home in Long Beach, MS.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Frank Smith; her father, Horren Burvis Yeager; her mother, Vera Bryant Yeager; her sisters, Sarah Yeager Tyler and June Yeager Smith; and a brother, Horren...