OBITUARIES
CMC Quentin Wilson, US Navy, SeaBees, Ret.
Jan 5, 2022
CMC Quentin J. Wilson, US navy SeaBees, Ret., age 86, of Long Beach, passed away on January 5, 2022.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Rosanne H. Wilson; and a daughter, Sheila D. Youmans.
He leaves behind a son, Vince Wilson and his wife Beth; a daughter, Sarah A. Wilson; and his companion...
Mary Rahalski
Jan 4, 2022
Mary “Betsy” Elizabeth Rahalski, age 82, of Ocean Springs, passed away on January 4, 2022 in Venice, FL.
She was born in Scranton, PA on August 10, 1939 to Loretta (Kern) and Harry Williams, both deceased. Her husband Michael Anthony Rahalski is also deceased.
She is survived by her daughters, Linda Mary Skinner (Larry) and...
Donald Laird
Jan 3, 2022
Donald Patrick “Pat” Laird entered into eternal rest on Monday, January 3, 2022 at the age of 76 at his home in Diamondhead, Mississippi, from throat cancer and dementia.
The son of Suzanne Nimrod Laird and Donald Patrick Dailey, Sr., and stepson of Clifton Laird, Pat was born on November 20, 1945 in Ponca City, Oklahoma and...
Deborah Bischoff
Jan 3, 2022
Deborah Bischoff, age67, passed away Monday, January 3, 2022.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Russell Brown, and Ella Emae Marihugh Brown; her husband, Allen Bischoff; brother, Russell “Pug” Brown; and sister, Nancy Fugate.
Deborah is survived by her son, Jackie (Jeanette) Hazeltine; sister, Judy K. McNeely; and grandchildren, Gabby and Taylor Hazeltine,...
Kathryn Norton
Jan 3, 2022
Kathryn “Kathy” Skibisky Norton, of Diamondhead, Mississippi, passed away January 3, 2021.
Kathy was preceded in death by parents, Walter and Mary Babic Skibisky; and sister, Martha Skibisky.
She is survived by her loving companion of 40 years, William J Hatchett; stepchildren, William T (Ginger) Hatchett, Leigh (Robert) Scarito, Chris (Sean) O’Connell; goddaughter, Katie Foster;...
Steven Benus
Jan 3, 2022
Mr. Steven Erich Benus, age 52, of Pascagoula, passed away on January 3, 2022, at Singing River Hospital in Pascagoula, MS.
RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport is assisting the family with arrangements.
Stuart Suffern
Jan 3, 2022
Stuart Philip Suffern, age 60 a native of Metairie, LA and a resident of Diamondhead, passed away Monday, January 3, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward T. Suffern, Sr. and Gladys Brennan Suffern; sister, Anne Suffern Bernard; and grandnephew, Timothy “Tripp” Verret Burns, III. Stuart is survived by his wife of 29 years, Diana Dubus...
Robert "Bob" McLean, IV.
Jan 2, 2022
Robert "Bob" Davidson McLean IV, 52, of Gautier, died suddenly at his home on Sunday, January 2, 2022.
Bob was born in Magee, MS, on August 2, 1969. He grew up in Vancleave, MS and was a part of the Vancleave High School graduating class of 1987. Following high school, Bob joined the US Army reserves. Upon...
Guile Allen
Jan 2, 2022
Guile Richard Allen, age 70, passed away January 2, 2022.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.
Richard Curtis
Jan 2, 2022
Richard Joseph Curtis, age 82, passed away January 2, 2022.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.
Noel Aucoin, Sr.
Jan 1, 2022
Noel Anthony Aucoin, Sr., age 85 of the St. Martin Community in Biloxi, passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 in Moss Point, MS.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Lena Trahan Aucoin Hebert; his father, Felix Aucoin; step-father, Thea Hebert; sisters, Mary (Bob) Chesto, Mildred (James) Savara, Hilda Bourgeois and Vivian (Junior) Feranda.
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Andrew Pellkofer
Jan 1, 2022
Andrew F. Pellkofer, age 92, of Gulfport, passed away on September 6, 2022.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Biloxi served the family.
Freddie Rasheed
Jan 1, 2022
Beloved husband, father and grandfather, Freddie Hakim Rasheed age 80, passed away on January 1, 2022 in Pascagoula, MS. His passion for family, life and unfailing work ethic will be remembered with love long after his passing. He was loved for his kindness, continuous smile and stately walk. He will be missed dearly by all who have been touched...
Daniel "Double D" Denholm
Jan 1, 2022
Daniel Andrew Denholm, know to his friends as "Double D", resident of Vancleave, MS., a native of Akron, Ohio, and a Retired United States Navy Veteran, passed away on February 21, 2022, at the age of 62, leaving his family and friends shocked and heartbroken
Dan is preceded in death by his parents, Harry Andrew Denholm and Eileen...
Dellene Willcuts
Jan 1, 2022
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Dellene (Goff) Willcuts, lifelong resident of Vancleave, MS, always marched to her own drummer. That different drummer stopped playing Sunday morning, January 30, 2022. She died peacefully at home after a year-long battle with Alzheimers. There were family members who were able to be with her physically when she passed and family members who were with...

Terry Bruhl
Jan 1, 2022
Terry J. Bruhl age 68, a native of Mobile, AL and long-time resident of Ocean Springs, MS passed from death unto life, into the waiting arms of his Savior, on February 10, 2022 in Ocean Springs leaving his family heartbroken.
Terry was preceded in death by his parents, Ottis Ray Bruhl, and Audrey Arlevy Shepherd Bruhl; one brother,...
Elva Armour
Jan 1, 2022
Elva Joann Armour, age 74, passed away January 1, 2022.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Mark Hawthorn; her granddaughter, Amber Gibson; and her son, Pete Armour.
Elva is survived by her loving husband of 31 years, Harry Armour; her children, Rayford Perry (Payton), Renee Gibson, Ronald Perry, and George Armour; her siblings,...
Laurie Matkin
Jan 1, 2022
Laurie Paul Stephens Matkin, endearingly known and loved as “Ama,” passed away on Saturday, January 1, 2022, in Pass Christian, Mississippi, at the age of 95.
Laurie was born in Coushatta, Louisiana, on November 13, 1926. She grew up in Coushatta and graduated from Coushatta High School. She attended Northwestern State University, Louisiana State University, and earned...
John Owens
Jan 1, 2022
John Travis Owens, age 79, went to the loving hands of The Lord on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, in Ocean Springs, MS.
He was born in 1942 in Booneville, Mississippi and was a life-long resident of the MS Gulf Coast. John attended Wheeler High School and later developed a skill for carpentry. He was first employed at Green...
George Lipscomb, Jr.
Jan 1, 2022
George Harris Lipscomb, Jr., age 90, passed away on Friday, June 17 at his home in Bay St Louis, MS surrounded by his loving family. George was born on October 18, 1931, in Columbus, MS to the late George Harris Lipscomb Sr. and Lucille Key Sullivan. He was preceded in death by his brother, Joseph Randolph Lipscomb. He is...
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