OBITUARIES

Aug 26, 2021

Herman Lee Waltman, September 18,1936 - August 26, 2021

Herman Lee Waltman, age 84, passed away Thursday, August 26th, 2021.  He was a life long resident of Gulfport, MS and had retired from Colonial Bakery.

Herman was preceded in death by wife, Peggy L. Waltman, and his sister, Ruby Lumpkin.

He is survived...

Aug 26, 2021

Zola Kay Cuevas, age 80, of Gulfport, passed away on Thursday, August 26, 2021 in Gulfport.

Mrs. Cuevas was preceded in death by her husband, Elder Cuevas; her parents, Dewey O’Neal and Myrtle Bond O’Neal; her son, Darryl Keith Cuevas; her grandson, Justin Cuevas; her great-grandson, Ashton Carroll; her brothers, Douglas O’Neal and Weldon O’Neal; and her...

Aug 26, 2021

Peter Joseph Adamo, Jr., age 67, passed away on Thursday, August 26, 2021.

He was a native of Latimer and attended St. Martin High School.

Peter was preceded in death by his father, Peter Adamo, Sr.

He is survived by his wife of 15 years, Linda Adamo; his mother, MaryAnn Adamo; his children,...

Aug 26, 2021

Tracy Wallace Smith, our beloved dad, paw paw, and old man paw paw, age 85, left his earthly family to be with his loving wife, our mother, Inez Smith, on August 26, 2021.

He lived a long and fulfilled life with his family who he adored tremendously.  He was the son of Homer and Inez Rose of...

Aug 26, 2021

Tammy Lynn Haas, age 57, left us to be with Jesus on August 26,2021, after a hard-fought battle with leukemia.  She was raised in Kiln, MS and resided in Sumrall, MS.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Don Haas and Rita Travirca Haas; and her sister, Deborah Lee.

Tammy left behind to cherish...

Aug 25, 2021

Carlyle Junior Rhodes, age 70 of Long Beach, passed away on Wednesday, August 25, 2021.Riemann Family Funeral Home, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport, is serving the family.

Aug 25, 2021

Charles Brandt O’Connell, age 78, of Long Beach, MS, passed away on Wednesday, August 25, 2021, in Gulfport, MS.

Mr. O’Connell was a native of Minneapolis, MN and a longtime resident of Long Beach.  He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1961 at the age of 18. After serving 4 years in the Marines, Charles enlisted...

Aug 25, 2021

Herman Larry Jordan, age 84 of Saucier, passed away on Wednesday, August 25, 2021.

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

Aug 25, 2021

Sylvia Frierson, age 79, passed away on August 25, 2021 in Diamondhead.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Elizabeth Rawls; her first husband, James Cunningham; her loving husband of 26 years, Louis Frierson; her one daughter, Elizabeth Cunningham Brown; and her one great grandchild.

She is survived by her daughters, Marilyn Cunningham of...

Aug 24, 2021

Matthew David Hochhalter, born August 16, 1988, passed away Tuesday, August 24, 2021.  He was a beloved husband, father, son, brother and friend to many.

He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Felix Joseph Chetta, Sr., Antoinette Miceli Chetta, and Elsie Sturtevant; his grandparents,Felix Joseph Chetta, Jr., and Jacquelyn Catherine Bruno.

Matthew is survived...

Aug 24, 2021

Anthony Steve Lepoma, Jr. 49, of Newnan, GA passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at Piedmont Newnan Hospital.

He was born on December 5, 1971, in Biloxi, MS, son of Anthony Steve Lepoma, Sr. and the late Mary Sue Lepoma; He was also preceded in death by his brother, Bart Brewer.

He worked for...

Aug 24, 2021

Robert “Wayne” Jones, age 69 of Gulfport, passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Joseph “Bob” Jones; and his mother, Betty Lane Cox “Lady” Jones.

Wayne is survived by his loving wife of 21 years, Roberta “Bobbi” Jones; his children, Robert Joseph “Butch” Jones II (Elizabeth),...

Aug 24, 2021

Tulla Jack “T.J.” Sherman, age 83, of Pascagoula, went to be with the Lord on August 24, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Patsy Sherman; a son, Jack Sherman; his parents, Soloman Everett Sherman and Lula Sanderson Sherman; a brother, Soloman E. Sherman, Jr.; and 2 sisters, Fran Rawson and Geri Cruise.

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Aug 24, 2021

Anna Marie Griffiths, age 36, of Long Beach, passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 2021, in Gulfport.

Anna was preceded in death by her father, John Lewis Lyles Evins; her maternal grandfather, Rev. Joseph W. Morse; her maternal grandmother, Dorothy P. Morse; and her paternal grandmother, Dorothy Benton Evins Demoran.

She is survived by her...

Aug 24, 2021

Anthony “Tony” Stabler was called home to be with the Lord on August 24, 2021. He was born February 16, 1958 in Selma, AL, and was a longtime resident of Biloxi, MS.

He was preceded in death by his father, Howard JD Stabler; his brother, Gerald Stabler; his first wife, Deborah Stabler; his son, Anthony Stabler Jr;...

Aug 24, 2021

James Edward Brogan, age 90 of Gulfport, passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 2021.

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

Aug 24, 2021

Wilbert Eric Myles, affectionately known to most as “Blue,” was a proud father, grandfather, and follower of Christ. A natural born leader, Blue inspired everyone who encountered him with his strength, charisma, sense of humor, and generous heart.

Blue was born in Woodville, Mississippi on August 4, 1959, and he graduated from Wilkerson County High School in 1978....

Aug 24, 2021

Betty Sue (Waites) Gavliniski age 88, departed this life to her eternal home in heaven on August 24, 2021 in Ocean Springs.  Born on August 8, 1933 in Laurel, MS, Betty was a longtime resident of the Coast.

She retired from Keesler Air Force Base, and was an active member of the Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post 6731....

Aug 24, 2021

Theresa Ann Schenkel Overmyer, 89, passed away peacefully August 24, 2021 in Gulfport, Mississippi. She was born Sept. 23, 1931, in Fort Wayne, IN. Theresa graduated from Central Catholic High School in Fort Wayne and continued yearly girls club visits with close friends from high school. She was a homemaker and worked in childcare throughout her life. She was...

Aug 24, 2021

Jeanne Graeser, age 78 of Clermont Harbor, passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 2021.

She graduated from William Woods University in Fulton, MS with a BA in music.

Jeanne was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Mary Murphy; and her sister, Frances Turner.

She is survived by her children, Dirk Graeser,...