OBITUARIES

Oct 8, 2021

Darr Fred Sullivan Jr., age 80 of Pass Christian, passed away on Friday, October 8, 2021.

He was a native of Denmark, South Carolina.  Fred served in the United States Army for 23 years and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in 1985.  He entered service as an Infantryman in the 82nd Airborne Division, eventually earning a commission...

Oct 8, 2021

Charles (Charlie) Lindberg Jenkins, age 94 passed away on Friday, October 8, 2021

He was preceded in death by his parents, John Henry and Ollie Mae Cockrell Jenkins; brothers, James Travis Jenkins, Henry Hershel Jenkins, Joseph Edward Jenkins, Thomas Isadore Jenkins, Dennis Murphy Jenkins; and sister, Hazel Jenkins Hogue.

He is survived by wife, Laurie...

Oct 8, 2021

Patricia Jo Rheams, age 85 of Biloxi, passed away on Friday, October 8, 2021.

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

Oct 8, 2021

Sammie Marjorie Carr Smith was born in Lawrence, Co., Mississippi on Jan. 25, 1934 to Sam and Audrey Carr and grew up in the New Zion community west of Monticello. She was the youngest of three children. Her dad worked on wells while her mother worked the garden. It was at New Zion Baptist Church that Sammie began her...

Oct 8, 2021

David Joseph Filibeck passed away on Friday, October 8, 2021 in Saucier, MS.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte Ann Filibeck; his son, Philip Filibeck; his daughter, Kelley Hosey; his parents, Joseph and Susan Nagy Filibeck; his sisters, Deanna Mintz and Ruth Duffrein; and his granddaughter, Kristen “Sissy” Nicole Cuevas.

David is...

Oct 8, 2021

Mollie Theresa Bullock May, age 91, passed away on Friday, October 8, 2021, in Gulfport.

Mrs. May was born in Meridian, MS, on June 26, 1930, to Martin Thompson Bullock and Estelle Semmes Bullock. She attended Highland Park School through 2nd grade. She graduated from St. Aloysius Catholic School and attended Meridian Junior College.

She...

Oct 8, 2021

Mary “D” Rodney age 90, of Hattiesburg, MS., passed away on October 8, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Eric Rodney; and her parents Alfred and Irma Schwab.

Mary is survived by her only son, Tim Rodney of Sumrall; her sister, Martha Buhler; three grandchildren, Yates Rodney, Graham Rodney, and Walker...

Oct 8, 2021

Phyllis M. Bonds, age 74, of Saucier, passed away on October 8, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her father, James Morton, Sr. and her mother, Dorothy “Dot” Morton.

She is survived by her children, Chalice Amacker (Glen), and Dawn Evans; her siblings, Beth Burger (Kevin), and James Morton, Jr. (Connie); her grandchildren, Jackie...

Oct 7, 2021

Drake Clark, age 19, passed away on 10/7/2021 in Biloxi. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport is assisting the family with arrangements.

Oct 7, 2021

Raymond Andrew Wilson, age 61, a native of Oak Grove, Missouri, and long-time resident of Ocean Springs, Mississippi passed away on October 7, 2021 in Ocean Springs.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Raymond H. and Mary Wilson.

He is survived by his loving wife of 21 years, Christine N. Wilson; his children,...

Oct 7, 2021

Biloxi Back Bay has lost one of its lifelong sons.  John Allen “Johnny” Gill, III. a native and lifelong resident of Biloxi, passed away while on vacation in Costa Rica on October 7, 2021, leaving his wife, father, mother and friends shocked and heartbroken.

Johnny was the co-owner of On The Water, LLC. specializing in marine construction...

Oct 7, 2021

Ronald Nicholas Baldos, age 53, died unexpectedly October 7, 2021, at Ocean Springs Hospital, Singing River Health System.  Ron was born September 15, 1968, in Delano, CA., the son of Allex and Larry Jones.

He is preceded in death by his father, Larry Jones; and his sister, Valarie.

Ron is survived by his loving wife,...

Oct 6, 2021

Stella Broussard Robicheaux, age 91 of Bay St. Louis, passed away on Wednesday, October 6, 2021.

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

Oct 6, 2021

Will Rogers Hayden, age 86, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2021. He was a native and longtime resident of Pass Christian.

Will served his country in the United States Army. He worked many years for International Paper (Reichhold Chemical) where he retired. Will was an adventurous man. He enjoyed fishing, camping, putting puzzles together, and spending...

Oct 6, 2021

Matthew Joseph Weidner, age 37 of Gulfport, left his earthly home in the arms of Saint Michael for his journey to be with our Lord and Savior, Wednesday, October 6, 2021.

His PawPaw awaits him there with a loving embrace to see what kind of mischief they can get into together.

He was preceded in...

Oct 6, 2021

Ralph Eugene (Gene) Wigal, 88, of Oxford, Mississippi, passed away Wednesday, October 6, 2021, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford.

Gene was a fun-loving dad and a great father. Prior to moving to Oxford, he was a long-time resident of Biloxi and Gulfport who loved the coast, the seafood, and the golf course.

Gene was...

Oct 6, 2021

Jennivee Green Kelley, age 98, of Vancleave, passed away on October 6, 2021.

A memorial service will be held at 10 am on October 13, 2021, at the First United Methodist Church of Vancleave, 13620 MS-57, Vancleave, MS 39565.

Interment will take place in Vancleave Cemetery on Jim Ramsey Road.

The Riemann Family Funeral...

Oct 6, 2021

Diane Martin Pitts, age 71, of Long Beach, passed away on October 6, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Pitts; her parents, Jefferson Walter Martin and Margie McKay Martin; and a sister, Catherine Pitts.

She is survived by her children, Kellie Richardson (Steve) and Ashley Garriga; a brother, Michael Martin (Tami);...

Oct 6, 2021

Martin Louis Van Benthuysen, age 59 of Kiln, passed away on Sunday, October 3, 2021. Riemann Family Funeral Home, 9113 Kiln DeLisle Road, Pass Christian, MS, is serving the family.

Oct 6, 2021

Andy Kennedy of Biloxi, MS passed away on October 6, 2021 in Biloxi. Funeral services will be held Friday, October 22, 2021 at 1:30 PM, with visitation starting at 12:00 at RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 13872 Lemoyne Blvd. West Jackson County. Burial will follow at Biloxi National Cemetery.