OBITUARIES

Audrey Freeman

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...

Brenda Dean

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...

Ralph Baldwin

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...

Emma Grissom

May 16, 2022

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

Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, served the family.

Margaret "Betty" Gibson

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....

Sharon Jenkins

May 16, 2022

Sharon Marie Simmons Jenkins, age 74, passed away on May 16, 2022 peacefully at her home in Gulfport surrounded by her three surviving children, Marie, Michelle and Maxiene, and her sister Donna.

She is preceded in death by parents John Henry Simmons and Neomia Powell Simmons; siblings, Robert Simmons, Frank “Pete” Simmons, Carolyn Carter, John Simmons, Rhonda...

Alan Test

May 15, 2022

Alan Ford Test, age 77, of Ocean Springs, passed away on May 15, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Jane Test.

He is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Sue Carol Rokaw; his daughter, Natasha Caulder (Ben); a granddaughter, Lilliana Caulder; a sister, Mary Test; and a sister-in-law,...

Jerry Wing

May 15, 2022

Jerry Wing, at the age of 92, passed away peacefully at his home in Biloxi, MS on May 15, 2022.

Jerry was born in Dayton, KY on September 20, 1929.  He grew up in a small town and was a gifted athlete.  He was the captain of his high school basketball, football, and baseball teams.  He distinguished...

Michael Guy

May 15, 2022

Michael Todd Guy, age 53, of Long Beach, passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at his residence.

Michael was a fun-loving sort of fellow, who had a way of making folks smile, even on their worst day.  The exuberant spirit he had will be greatly missed by his family and friends, and others who have known...

Damian Hughes

May 15, 2022

Damian Alexander Hughes, age 40 of Waveland, passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2022.

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

Kevin LeRose

May 14, 2022

Kevin A. LeRose, age 60, of Biloxi, MS., passed away Saturday, May 14th, 2022 at St. Joseph’s Hospice in Gulfport, MS., after a well lived life.

Kevin enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson and cruising with his adoring wife, Dawn. His smile was always the brightest in the room and his laughter infectious, there was never a dull...

Daniel Doell

May 14, 2022

Daniel Alvin Doell a native of Louisiana and a resident of Pass Christian, MS passed away Saturday, May 14, 2022, at the age of 77.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter Doell and Catherine O’Leary Doell, sisters, Yvette, and Georgette.

Daniel is survived by his beloved wife of 44 years, Edna Doell,...

Ellis Lewis

May 14, 2022

Ellis Morgan Lewis, age 89, of Gulfport, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2022.

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

Wade Hendry

May 14, 2022

Wade Junior Hendry, age 77, of Gulfport, MS, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2022, in Gulfport.

Wade honorably served in the United States Marine Corps from March 1962 until March 1968, with the 2nd Anglico where he obtained the rank of Sgt. He was awarded the Rifle Marksmanship Badge, Navy & Marine Corp Parachute Insignia, Good...

William Ray, Jr.

May 14, 2022

William “Bill” Wellington Ray, Jr., age 69, passed away May 14, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Leda Lynn DeWitt Ray; and his father, William Wellington Ray, Sr.

Bill is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Charmaine Treadaway Ray; son Ryan William Ray (Ashley) of Covington, LA; daughter, Brittany Elizabeth...

Frank Schatzer V

May 13, 2022

Edward Frank Schatzer, V., age 22, of Long Beach, passed away on Friday, May 13, 2022. Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is assisting the family.

JoAnn Peterson

May 13, 2022

JoAnn Peterson, age 80 of Long Beach, passed away on Friday, May 13, 2022.

She was a native of Turkey Creek, Florida and retired as Secretary of several catholic churches on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

JoAnn was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony J. Peterson; her mother, Amanda Hicks; her father, Ladder Farkas; and...

David Meilleur, Sr.

May 13, 2022

David J. Meilleur, Sr., age 90, passed away May 13, 2022.

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

John Deming III

May 13, 2022

John Nelson Deming III, age 92, passed away May 13, 2022.

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

Edna Stevens

May 12, 2022

Edna McKay - Stevens, age 100, passed away May 12, 2022, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.

She was born October 29, 1921, in Jackson County, Mississippi to Edward and Amanda McKay. She was married to Sterio Gus Stevens who preceded her in death April 30, 2002. Her son Ronald “Ronnie” Joseph Cuevas also preceded her in...