OBITUARIES

Jul 31, 2021

Renate Katherine Wingard, age 71 of Gulfport, passed away on Saturday, July 31, 2021.

Left behind to cherish her memory are her daughter, Evonne Lowe; her parents, Andrew and Terry Porupski; her sisters, Ursula Moore (John), Vicky Walker (Steve), and Wanda Allen (Bill); her loving grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and her significant other, John Reynolds.

Jul 31, 2021

Muriel Minnie (Williams) Emery, age 86 of Gulfport, MS passed away Saturday, July 31, 2021 at The Boyington Health and Rehabilitation Center in Gulfport, MS. She was born in New York on March 2, 1935 to Herman Williams and Mary Van Leouvan. Muriel was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Herb Emery. Muriel is survived by...

Jul 31, 2021

Janice Elaine Winterstein, age 74, passed away on July 31, 2021 in Ocean Springs. Elaine was a lifelong resident of D'Iberville, and more recently a resident of Vancleave. She was born to William and Clara Graves in Biloxi in 1947. She attended D'Iberville High School where she enjoyed being Homecoming Maid and graduated in the Class of 1965. Elaine...

Jul 30, 2021

Phyllis Jean Womack, age 84, of Atkins, Arkansas, formerly of Nimrod, Arkansas died Friday, July 30, 2021. She was born August 29, 1936, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma as the daughter of William McKinley and Sarah Elizabeth Buckmaster. She was a member of River of Life Church, Atkins First Freewill Baptist Church, and Nimrod Baptist Church. In addition to her...

Jul 30, 2021

Joan Doris Hart, age 84, passed away on Friday, July 30, 2021. Joan was born and raised in Blenheim, New Zealand on January 27, 1937 to Kawharu Pineaha "Ben" Potete and Jean Ethel Potete (nee Bright). She played the violin and enjoyed several sports including swimming and tennis. In 1956 in Christchurch, New Zealand at the magnetic observatory Joan...

Jul 30, 2021

Brian Joseph Jones, age 45, passed away on July 30, 2021, in Phoenix, AZ.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Grover Simmons, Sr, and Gertrude Williams Simmons; and his paternal grandparents, Alexander Jones and Pearle Hilton Jones.

Brian is survived by his parents, Willie B. Jones and Groverine Simmons Jones; 2 sons,...

Jul 29, 2021

William "Randy" McElroy, age 78, passed away on July 29, 2021 in Ocean Springs. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Emrick McElroy. Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Pam McElroy of Ocean Springs; two children, Karen Ramsay (Sonny) and David McElroy (Heather) of Ocean Springs; brother Mickey McElroy (Jane) of D'Iberville; sister, Carol Ann...

Jul 29, 2021

Age 75 of Gulfport, MS passed away Thursday, July 29, 2021. Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, served the family. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.riemannfamily.com

Jul 29, 2021

James Ronald "Ronnie" Barker, age 76, of Long Beach, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2021 at Gulfport Memorial Hospital. Ronnie was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Barker; his father, Johnny Barker; his brother, Steve Barker; his nephew, Kenny; and his grandson, Austin. He is survived by his sister, Elizabeth Barker; his children, Robert Barker (Leslie), David Barker,...

Jul 29, 2021

Paul W. Donnelly, Sr., age 85 of Gulfport, passed away on Thursday, July 29, 2021 in Gulfport. He was born on March 15, 1936, in Worcester, MA to Thomas J. and Rose Mary Sawickas Donnelly. Paul enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1953 and was stationed in France. He served one tour in Vietnam from 1966 until 1967, where...

Jul 28, 2021

We mourn the loss of James Wallace Noble, Sr. of Long Beach, MS, a self-made man of humble beginnings, on July 28, 2021. He spent 20 years working as captain of crew boats. His work ethic and love of the sea were ever present. He also traveled many miles behind the wheel of an 18 wheeler. He was preceded...

Jul 28, 2021

Annette Marie Ryder Lundy age 54 , a native of New Orleans, and resident of Gulfport, passed away on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 in Gulfport. Annette was the proud and successful Co-Owner of A&K Supply & Marine Works in Gulfport alongside her husband, Kenny. She considered her greatest achievement in life to be the raising of her 7 children....

Jul 28, 2021

Marsha Kay Nester was born in Meridian, MS, June 26, 1950 and was a current resident of Pass Christian Health and Rehabilitation Center of Pass Christian, MS. She passed away on Wednesday July 28, 2021, at Memorial Hospital of Gulfport. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willard "Faye" Nester and Oma "Claudean" Nester of Decatur, Mississippi. Marsha...

Jul 28, 2021

Eddie Willis, Jr., age 64, was born on August 10, 1956 and passed peacefully on July 28, 2021 surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his mother, Shirley Ann Barber Willis and father, Edward Griffin Willis, Sr.; and brother, Ernest Willis. He leaves behind his son, Eddie Willis, III (Jennifer), and two daughters Candice Lynn Jenkins...

Jul 28, 2021

Marjorie Gladys Crosby, age 78, a native of Minnesota and a resident of Diamondhead, passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gladys Matilda Rawhouser and Ward Miles Rawhouser; and brother, Miles Ward Rawhouser. Marjorie is survived by her husband of 55 years, Spurgeon Clark Crosby, II; children, Spurgeon Clark Crosby III (Gennifer...

Jul 27, 2021

Evans Oliver Walters, born August 13, 1936, resident of Gulfport, passed away on July 27, 2021. A gathering for Mr. Walters will be held at a later time. Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family, and you may share your condolences at www.riemannfamily.com .

Jul 27, 2021

Margaret E. Cuevas, age 90, passed away on July 27, 2021 in Kiln, Mississippi. Margaret was a lifelong resident of Kiln, born to Herbert and Emma Necaise in 1931 and attended the Kiln Consolidated School. She was a loving homemaker and a caregiver. She was also the owner of the former Cuevas Junction Restaurant. She loved to cook, taking...

Jul 27, 2021

Hannah Marie Billingsley July 21, 2002 - July 27, 2021 Hannah Billingsley, of Long Beach, MS, passed away on July 27, 2021. Hannah was born on July 21, 2002 in Gulfport, MS to Michele LaFontaine and David Billingsley Jr. She played soccer for 11 years and loved all aspects of the sport. Hannah graduated in 2020 both from Long...

Jul 27, 2021

David A. Riikonen, 77, of D'Iberville MS passed away on July 27, 2021.

Originally from Fitchburg, MA, he joined the United States Coast Guard, achieved the rank of Commander, and retired after 28 years. Although he obtained Master's Degrees in Environmental Science and Education, he felt that his greatest accomplishment was his family.

He is...

Jul 26, 2021

Joseph "Joe" Dunhurst, age 57, passed away Monday, July 26, 2021 in Kiln, MS. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leon 'Pete" Dunhurst and Teresa "Tee" Dunhurst; and his brother, Cleon Dunhurst. Joe is survived by his companion dog, "Bugger"; children, Heather (Robert) Carr, and Joseph (Scott) Dunhurst; siblings, Sonya Kowalski, Penne Dunhurst, Pete (Pam) Dunhurst, Renea...