OBITUARIES

Jul 8, 2021

Leland 'Lee' Louis Pellegrin, III, 55, of Avondale, LA, passed away Thursday, July 8, 2021, at his residence in Waveland, MS. Per Lee's request, a Celebration of Life will be held at the Bucktown Hall, 310 Ash Street, Metairie, LA, 70005, on Friday, July 16, 2021, between 4:00pm and 7:00pm. Friends and family are encouraged to attend. Lee was born...

Jul 8, 2021

Billy Kesel, born October 30, 1941, in Galveston, TX. gained his wings on July 8, 2021. He served his country as a member of the 101st Airborne. He was immensely proud of his family and loved making people laugh almost as much as he loved telling stories. From the days of his youth to his adventures in the Army to...

Jul 7, 2021

John Harlow Young, 86, passed away on July 7, 2021. John was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and moved to Hendersonville, North Carolina after WWII, where he graduated from high school. After a year at UNC Chapel Hill, he joined the Navy and retired in 1973 after serving 20 years. John retired as a Chief Personnelman having served aboard various ships...

Jul 7, 2021

Jerry C. Malley, a native of Gulfport, MS, and a 1959 graduate of Gulfport High School, passed peacefully at his home the morning of July 7, 2021. As a boy, Jerry's first job as a paperboy took him all over the west side of Gulfport every day. After rolling the papers by hand, he'd hop on his bike to...

Jul 7, 2021

Albert Atenious Estopinal, Jr., 77 of St. Bernard, LA, passed away on Wednesday, July 7, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert A. Estopinal, Sr. and Catherine Barbin Estopinal; his sisters, Patricia Kenney and Cynthia Estopinal. Albert is survived by his children, Jody L Kelley and Albert A. Estopinal, III; his siblings, Catherine Stechmann, Robert Estopinal (Cathy),...

Jul 7, 2021

Charles Ray Shows, age 90 of Perkinston, passed away on Wednesday, July 7, 2021, in Biloxi.

He was born in Sanford, MS, and was a native of Perkinston and Biloxi. He served in the U.S. Air Force and earned a Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, and a Doctorate (ABD). He was employed as a professor at MGCCC (Harrison...

Jul 6, 2021

Derek Evans of Bay St Louis, Mississippi passed away on Jul 6, 2021. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here. Riemann Family Funeral Home Waveland is serving the family.

Jul 6, 2021

Nancy Marie Evans, age 66, of Gulfport, MS, passed away on July 6, 2021 In Gulfport. Mrs. Evans was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas A. McCusker and Ruth F. Wallace; and her brothers, Brian and Sean McCusker. Mrs. Evans is survived by her siblings, Eileen Carpentier (Robert), Karen Calvin, Mary Thames (Mark) and Colleen Kirk (Ric); her...

Jul 6, 2021

Gail Margaret Stopson, age 74 of Long Beach, passed away on Tuesday, July 6, 2021. She was born on June 3, 1947 in Detroit, Michigan, to Wilmont and Betty Belfry. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilmont A. and Betty A. Belfry; and her brother, Monty Belfry. Gail is survived by her children, Joy Stopson, Tracy Stopson...

Jul 5, 2021

Virginia Clyde Barnett Dawson passed away on Monday July 5, 2021, at St. Joseph's Hospice Care Center in Gulfport, MS. Her family was by her side. A private Celebration of Life will be held with family only. Donations in her memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or the charity of your choice. Virginia Clyde was...

Jul 5, 2021

Harold "David" Verdin, age 57, resident of St. Martin, passed away on July 5, 2021. David formerly worked as a stainless steel welder and tugboat captain. He was an avid golfer and loved riding motorcycles. He is survived by his mother Fannie M. Hayes and stepfather Tommy Hayes of St. Martin; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. No services...

Jul 5, 2021

Marion Gibson Kelly, age 76 of Saucier, passed away on Monday, July 5, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Sarah C. Gibson; her father, Robert J. Gibson; her sisters, Betty Johnson and Joann Wedgeworth; her brothers, James Gibson and Dallard Gibson; and her beloved daughter, Frances Elizabeth Kelly.

Marion is survived by...

Jul 4, 2021

Riemann Family Funeral Home West Jackson County is serving the family

Jul 4, 2021

Eula Mae Trahan, age 86, of Biloxi, passed away on July 4, 2021. Eula was a lifelong resident of Biloxi. She worked for Biloxi TV Sales and Service for over 30 years. Eula love to cook and working in her yard. She was a member of the French Club-Fleur de Lis Society and was a member of the St....

Jul 4, 2021

Robert Willie "Bob" Guidry Sr., 79, resident of the Necaise Community, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on July 4th 2021. Bob was born on July 20th 1941, the only child of Eloi Anthony Guidry Jr., and his wife Agnes Bennett Guidry in Bay St. Louis Mississippi. Having left at a young age, Bob and his...

Jul 4, 2021

Patrick Sutherlin Sr, age 69, of Pass Christian passed away on Sunday, July 4, 2021. He is preceded in death by his parents, Marlin D Sutherlin Sr. and Wanda Joyce Sutherlin; brother Timothy Sutherlin. Patrick is survived by his son, Patrick Sutherlin Jr and his wife Tanya; three grandsons, Logan, Dawson, and Gavin; three siblings, Charlotte Zimmerman, Marlin Sutherlin...

Jul 3, 2021

Griff Cole Nolan, of the Kiln, age 83, passed away on Saturday, July 3, 2021. Riemann Family Funeral Home of Biloxi served the family.

Jul 3, 2021

Raburne Lloyd Silkwood, avid New Orleans Saints fan, Western movie enthusiast, accomplished child wrangler, baby shusher, and connoisseur of the perfect cup of black coffee, passed away peacefully at The Carpenter House of St. Joseph Hospice on Saturday, July 3, 2021, with his family by his side.

Raburne was born July 15, 1937 to the late Arrie...

Jul 3, 2021

Pauline Smyly Leonard, age 97 of Gulfport, passed away on Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Saucier. She was a native of Laurel until 1979 when she and her mother, Pearl Smyly moved to Gulfport, MS to be near her only child, Paula. She enjoyed her life on the Coast and made many new friends, due to her fun, humorous personality....

Jul 3, 2021

Ricky Stephen Kahler, age 69 of Gulfport, passed away on Saturday, July 3, 2021. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Gulfport, is serving the family.