OBITUARIES

Jul 20, 2021

Terry "Zip" Vandemark of Diamondhead, MS passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport, MS with his wife by his side. Zip was born December 3, 1943 in Kewanee, IL to Lester and Ruth Vandemark. He graduated from Kewanee High School in 196, then was drafted into the U.S. Army and served in Vietnam. He retired...

Jul 20, 2021

Ronald J. Case, Age 79, of Wiggins, MS, passed away on July 20, 2021. Ronald was a native of Essex, Missouri. He was a United States Navy Chief Petty officer and retired after 30 years as a naval officer. Ronald received multiple naval awards and circumnavigated the world 2 times. He loved fishing, hunting and his computer games. Ronald...

Jul 20, 2021

Carolyn Sue Spell, 73, of Gulfport passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 20, 2021, in Ocean Springs. She was born on July 22, 1947, in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Carolyn was loved by many and in return, She loved back. She wanted everyone to know that she loved her family. Carolyn worked at and retired from Southern Carbide in Quitman, Georgia...

Jul 19, 2021

Roger Allen King aka "KOKA" of Vancleave, was born on October 19, 1959 in Biloxi and went to his Heavenly home on July 19, 2021 surrounded by his sisters and brother-in-law. Roger was a 1977 graduate of St. Martin High School and a life long resident of Ocean Springs. He held several jobs in his life but his true...

Jul 19, 2021

SMSgt Frank Anthony Ferreira, United States Air Force, retired, age 90, of Biloxi, passed away on July 19, 2021. Frank was a native of Providence, Rhode Island. Upon high school graduation, Frank enlisted straight into the United States Air Force. He was a crew member on C130 aircraft as loadmaster and drop sonde operator for the Hurricane Hunters. After...

Jul 19, 2021

Donald Vance Green, age 50, of Gulfport, passed away on July 19, 2021, after a brief battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his wife, Amanda Green; his father, Keith (Pat) Green; his grandparents, Henry and Winnie I. "Boozie" Green; uncle, Irvin Green; and 2 aunts, Janice Green Thornton and Judy Green Burchette. He is survived by...

Jul 18, 2021

Frank Joseph Palisi, Jr., age 80, of Diamondhead, passed away on July 18, 2021. He was preceded in death by his father, Frank J. Palisi, Sr; his mother, Hazel Palisi; 3 younger brothers, Sidney, Joseph "Joey" and Antonio "Tony." He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Maureen C. Palisi; his children, Tina M. Palisi, Frank J. Palisi,...

Jul 18, 2021

Gary G. Seymour, Jr., age 56, a lifelong resident of Gulfport, passed away on Sunday, July 18, 2021. He was known for his amazing talent in floral design. He was a loving brother, uncle, and friends. Gary was loved by many and will be deeply missed. Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Gary Sr. and Peggy Seymour....

Jul 18, 2021

Coach Gerald Marcel Gundlach, 82, of Gulfport passed away on Sunday, July 18, 2021, in Gulfport. Jerry was born on July 25, 1938, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Jerry graduated from high school at what is now Copiah-Lincoln Community College. He continued his education at the University of Southern Mississippi where he received a bachelor's degree in health. He loved...

Jul 17, 2021

George "Andy" Allen Anderson, age 59 of Saucier, passed away at Singing River Hospital of Gulfport on July 17, 2021. He passed peacefully with his family at his side. Born November 20, 1961 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to Donald and Kathleen Anderson née Good. He enlisted in the United States Army in 1979 as an Electrician, advancing to Staff Sgt...

Jul 17, 2021

Mrs. Guynell Heard, age 70, passed away at her home in Perkinston on July 17, 2021. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport is assisting the family with arrangements.

Jul 17, 2021

Mary Joy Robinson Mason of Ocean Springs passed away at her home on Saturday, July 17 with her family at her side. Mary was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on December 28, 1953 but moved to Mississippi with her family at an early age. She was preceded in death by her father, John T. Robinson. Mary is survived by her...

Jul 17, 2021

Morris Leger Seymour, III, 66, passed away Saturday, July 17, 2021 at his home in Wiggins, MS. Morris spent much of his life as an Electrical Contractor, but was likely better known as an avid hunter and fisherman by most.

Morris was born on December 30, 1954 in Gulfport, Mississippi to Morris L. Seymour II and Annette...

Jul 17, 2021

Aaron Lloyd Lee, age 87 of Gulfport, MS, passed away at his home on Saturday, July 17, 2021, after a lengthy battle with heart disease.

He was born September 12, 1933, in Biloxi, MS to the late Emett and Cola Lott Lee. He graduated from Woolmarket High School and Phillips Business College. Aaron proudly served in the...

Jul 17, 2021

Sharon Anese Girouard of Ocean Springs, MS passed away in New Orleans, LA on Saturday, July 17, 2020 at the age of 65. A native of D'Iberville, and longtime resident of both Biloxi and Ocean Springs communities, Sharon was a graduate of D'iberville High School, a little league coach, and a Girl Scout Troop Leader. She will be remembered...

Jul 17, 2021

Ray Allen Landry, age 86, of Biloxi, passed away on July 17, 2021. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Biloxi is proudly serving the family.

Jul 17, 2021

Shannon Dwayne DeCoito, age 56 of Gulfport, passed away on Saturday, July 17, 2021.

He left behind to cherish his memory, his parents, Mary Ladnier King and Frank William DeCoito, both of Gulfport; his children, Dylan DeCoito of Portland, OR, Kiersten DeCoito of Memphis, TN, Joshua DeCoito of Gulfport, MS, and Kortney DeCoito of Gulfport, MS; and...

Jul 16, 2021

Katherine “Kathy” Smith, age 76, passed away on Friday, July 16, 2021, which was the day of her and her loving husband’s 59th wedding anniversary.

Kathy was a loving wife to her husband, Alvin and a devoted mama to all her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was a hard worker who co-owned and co-operated Smith Construction for over...

Jul 16, 2021

Mr. Calvin O. McCown, Jr., age 81, passed away on July 16, 2021, at his home in Ocean Springs. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 13872 Lemoyne Boulevard, West Jackson County is assisting the family with arrangements.

Jul 16, 2021

Rae Nell Hunter, of Waveland, age 69, passed away on Friday, July 16, 2021. Arrangements are pending with Riemann Family Funeral Home of Waveland.