OBITUARIES

Nov 24, 2021

Richard (Dick, Papa Dick) Neideffer, age 88, passed away on November 24, 2021.

Dick was born on November 21, 1933 to Everett and Ruth Neideffer in Decatur, IL.  His youth was spent in Decatur until enlisting in the US Navy out of high school. After a distinguish 20-year naval career, he retired and became a “snow-bird” spending...

Nov 24, 2021

Roger R. Pennington, Sr. of Gulfport passed away on November 24, with the comfort of his family by his bedside.

He was preceded in death by his elder son, Roger, Jr.; and his mother, Lee Casto of Hurricane, WV.

Roger leaves behind his wife, Rebecca of 51 years; his son, Joey; his grandchildren; his great...

Nov 23, 2021

Doris Sheehan Jones, age 92, passed away on Tuesday, November 23, 2021, in Gulfport.

She was known by her grandchildren and great grandchildren as "Nanny" and will be greatly missed by those who knew her best. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-Grandmother.

Doris was preceded in death by her husband, Rollie Jones; her...

Nov 22, 2021

James “Jerry” Sellier, Sr., age 79 of Delisle, passed away on Monday, November 22, 2021.

He graduated from Pass Christian High School and served in the U.S. Navy.  While enlisted, he reached the rank of Aviation Machinist Mate 2nd Class.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Mae and Harold Sellier.

He...

Nov 22, 2021

Terry Albert Rush of Long Beach was gently passed into the hands of God on November 22, 2021, in Long Beach.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Gale Albert Rush and Nudean Amanda Wilson Rush; his sister, Charlotte Rush Waisner; and his long-time partner, Robert “Bob” Haney.

Terry is survived by his husband,...

Nov 20, 2021

Martha Nell Allen Helms Portwood, age 68, of Gulfport, passed away on Saturday, November 20, 2021.

Mrs. Portwood was born in Germany to a military family.  She spent her career as a consultant in the Apartment leasing industry.  She was fun-loving and strong-willed!  She enjoyed horseback riding, traveling, and spending time with her grandchildren.  She was also...

Nov 20, 2021

Helen Geneva “Susie” Franklin, age 82 of Lyman, passed away on Saturday, November 20, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, James B. “Jim” Franklin; her father, Horace Lee Clark; her mother, Lillie Mae Clark; her sisters, Myrna Reeves and Bobbie Marello; and her brother, Jimmy “Bo” Clark.

Helen is...

Nov 20, 2021

Pearl Mae Bauer, age 84 of Diamondhead, passed away on Saturday, November 20, 2021.

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

Nov 20, 2021

Sidney Louis Manix, 87, went to be with the Lord November 20, 2021. Sid was born on January 27, 1934 in New Orleans, LA and was raised in the Irish Channel. He lived directly across the street from Kingsley House where he learned great skills in carpentry and became an avid swimmer and a member of the Semi-Pro basketball...

Nov 19, 2021

Barbara Evans Rennie passed away on Friday, November 19, 2021. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert “Bob” Evans (Margaret Ladner), and her mother, Sarah Evans and her brother, Robert Bob/Eugene Evans, Jr., and her stepbrother Bruce Ladner. She is survived by her daughter, Heather Moore (Keith) and her sister Pam Lott (Mike), stepbrother Kirk Ladner (Kim)...

Nov 19, 2021

Martha Thompson Scofield, age 82, of Gulfport, was carried on Angel’s wings to the Lord Jesus Christ on November 19, 2021.

Martha graduated from Gulfport High School in 1957.  She  married Carlie Scofield in May 1957 and started a family in 1958 with the birth of her daughter Stacey and was blessed with a son a few...

Nov 18, 2021

MSgt., Retired, Mr. James “Jim” R. Highton, a World War II veteran, passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2021, in Gulfport, Mississippi at the age of 96.  He was of the Catholic faith and a member of St. James Catholic Church in Gulfport. He was a native of New Orleans and was raised in Algiers, LA.

Jim...

Nov 18, 2021

JoAnn Watson, age 74 of Gulfport, passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2021. Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.

Nov 18, 2021

JoAnn Pridgen Watson, age 74, passed away Thursday, November 18, 2021 in Gulfport, MS after suffering a fatal stroke. In her own words, she lived a blessed life and had no regrets.  She resided in Mobile, Alabama most of her life and had recently moved to Gulfport to be closer to her daughter. She was a cosmetologist for over 40...

Nov 17, 2021

Ruby Elaine Cade, age 81, passed away November 17, 2021.

She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 50 years, James Edward Cade; her parents, Ernest C. and Leona M. (Easton) Wells; two sisters; two brothers; daughter, Barbara Brechtel; granddaughter, Gerri “Sissy” Brechtel.

Ruby is survived by her children, Janet (Darrell) Compton, Daniel...

Nov 17, 2021

Ilene E. Sheridan Provost, 62, passed away Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at her home in Kiln, MS.

Ilene E. Sheridan was born in Pearl River County, MS on November 1, 1959 to the late Huey O’Reese Sheridan and Vera Penton Necaise. Ilene was raised in Pearl River, LA. Ilene enjoyed gardening, spending time with her family, and...

Nov 17, 2021

Leo D. “Lee” Wallen, a longtime resident of Jackson County, passed away on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at the age of 82 in Ocean Springs.

Lee was a retired TSgt in the United States Air Force, fought in the Vietnam War, and later became a licensed electrician and eventually owned his own electrical company.

He...

Nov 17, 2021

Benjamin "Ben" Carr, Jr., age 62, passed into his eternal life with our lord Jesus Christ, November 17, 2021 at Ocean Springs Hospital. Ben was born in Biloxi, MS on August 30, 1959, to parents Ben and Gloria Carr of Biloxi, MS. He was raised on the Gulf Coast.

Ben believed in hard work (dating back to...

Nov 16, 2021

Betty Lerch, age 85, passed away on November 16, 2021 in Pass Christian, MS.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Bill Lerch; four brothers, Sam, Herman, Marvin and Bill; one sister, Ida; parents, John and Louise Penton; step-daughter Donna Warnick; step-son, Larry Lerch; grandchild Glenn “Buddaman” Polk Jr.; step-grandchild, Robert Lerch; and daughter-in-law, Sandra Polk.

She is survived...

Nov 16, 2021

Marvin Wayne Heard, age 74 of Perkinson, passed away on Tuesday, November 16, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Guynell Heard; his brother, Eugene Heard; his mother, Katie Heard; and his father, Willie Heard.

Marvin is survived by his daughter, Ashley "Shannon" Smith (Matthew); his sister, Janice Tiblier (Donnie); and his granddaughter,...