OBITUARIES

Apr 13, 2021

Eugene Anthony Burrus, Jr., age 69, of Long Beach, passed away on April 13, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene Burrus; mother, Ollie Cospelich; brother, Larry Cospelich; brother-in-law, Danny H. Ray; sister-in-law, Ann Ray; father and mother-in-law, Dan and Rita Ray. Eugene is survived by his wife of 32 years, Laura Ray Burrus; his brothers,...

Apr 13, 2021

Ruth Strickling Fonte, age 72 of Perkinston, passed away on Tuesday, April 13, 2021.

She was born on April 11, 1949 to Marvin and Mazie Strickling in Mansfield, OH. She served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Era, working as a Medical Corpsman mostly in the Pediatric Ward.

Ruth was preceded in death by...

Apr 12, 2021

Edward Zellers, 86, beloved Father, was called to his eternal resting place on April 12, 2021. He entered this world on June 13, 1934 in Indiana. He is survived by his son Michael Zellers. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Gulfport, is serving the family.

Apr 12, 2021

Michael E. McDaniel, age 66, passed away on Monday, April 12, 2021, at his home in Woolmarket, MS. He was born in Hattiesburg, MS, to Herbert E. McDaniel and Jean Greer McDaniel on October 4, 1954. Upon graduation from Harrison Central High School, he joined the Mississippi Air National Guard, where he was enlisted for six years. While employed with...

Apr 12, 2021

James "Jim" Henry Brakebill III of Pass Christian, MS was born on June 22nd, 1937 and passed on April 12th, 2021. He was the son of the late Lt. Col. James Henry Brakebill Jr. and Dorothy Lawhon Brakebill.

Jim is survived by his loving wife Mary Ayers Brakebill and her children William Flickinger III, Crystal Flickinger, Geordie...

Apr 12, 2021

Terrell Richardson, IV, 43 of D'Iberville,was called to his eternal resting place on April 12, 2021. He entered this world on December 14, 1977 in MS. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Gulfport, is serving the family.

Apr 11, 2021

Elsa Canoy Goodin, age 51, passed away on Sunday, April 11, 2021.

She was a native of Cebu, Philippines and resided in Gulfport.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Filomeno Canoy and Maxima Canoy; her husband of 25 years, Capt. Floyd Glenn Goodin; her brothers, Molong Canoy and Ernesto Canoy; and her granddaughter,...

Apr 11, 2021

Evelyn Louise Fayard-DeBacco, age 79, passed away peacefully in Gulfport on Sunday, April 11, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Percy "Roy" Fayard, Sr.; her second husband, Irvin P. DeBacco; her children, Evelyn Louise Fayard Cornett II, and Percy Roy Fayard Jr.; her grandson, Gabriel Roy Fayard Knott; her brother, Clarence Vaughn; and...

Apr 11, 2021

Vivian Ethel Hulbert Shaw, born February 3, 1925, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2021. The last surviving child of Paul and Coral Hiatt Hulbert, Vivian was born and grew up in Warren County, Iowa. She was very proud to be the great granddaughter of Jesse Hiatt, originator of the first Delicious apple tree. After graduation from Martensdale Consolidated...

Apr 11, 2021

Patricia Gaddis Dent Price, age 95, passed away Sunday, April 11, 2021, with two of her daughters by her side. Patty was born Sept. 8, 1925, in Raymond, MS. She attended LSU-BR where she was a drummer in the LSU Marching Band and a member of Pi Beta Phi Sorority. In 1944 during WWII, young Lt. Price was sent...

Apr 11, 2021

Our beautiful mother passed peacefully from this life on Sunday, April 11th, 2021 and was reunited with our father, Jessie Leo Wolfe in eternal peace. There to receive our mother with open arms as she joined them in the kingdom of Heaven, were her late husband, Hubert D. Kirk, Sr.; her mother, Sarah Gonzales; her father, Jesus Gonzales; her six...

Apr 10, 2021

Harold Eugene (Hal) Miller Jr., born August 11, 1954 in Gulfport, MS, peacefully passed away April 10, 2021, after a brave fight with pancreatic cancer. Hal was lifetime resident of Gulfport, MS and graduated from Gulfport High School. In addition to managing several music venues around the state over the years, Hal was a well-known musician, having played drums...

Apr 9, 2021

Roy E. "Rusty" Langston, III, age 74 of Gulfport, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, April 9, 2021. He was a native of Gulfport and graduated from Gulfport High School. After graduation, Rusty joined the US Air Force as a teletype repairman and served from 1966 until 1970. During his enlistment, he was recognized for inventing...

Apr 9, 2021

Margaret Craig Reyer entered eternal rest on Friday, April 9, 2021. She was 94. She was preceded in death by her husband, Douglas Reyer, Sr.; her siblings and her parents, and her grandson, Terry D. Reyer. She is survived by her children, Douglas Reyer, Jr. (Cathy), Katherine Haney, Charles Reyer and Delbert Reyer; 2 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Relatives...

Apr 8, 2021

On Thursday, April 8, 2021, John "Chipper" Parker, III passed away at the age of 53. He was born in Mobile, AL to Jay and Suzy Parker. After graduating from Gulfport High, Chipper enlisted in the United States Marine as a Private First Class. He was active in regional LARP and Gaming communities on the Gulf Coast. John is survived...

Apr 8, 2021

Ronald Francis Jurgensen, age 85, of Gulfport, went to be with his Lord Jesus Christ on Thursday, April 8, 2021 at Singing River Hospital of Gulfport. Mr. Jurgensen was a U.S. Navy Seabee, retiring as a Chief Petty Officer. He worked with ATM Security and was a member of the American Legion Post 119. Any contributions may be donated to...

Apr 8, 2021

Murnie "Polly" Lee Turan, born in Collins, MS and a resident of Gulfport, MS, passed away Thursday, April 8, 2021 at Memorial Hospital at Gulfport at the age of 92. She worked many years at the Sterling Drugs (Phillips' Milk of Magnesia) Plant in Gulfport and was a member of the Mississippi City Methodist Church.

She was...

Apr 7, 2021

Jacqueline Ann Tillman Lizana, age 80, of Pass Christian, saved on May 22, 1983 went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 in Gulfport. Mrs. Lizana was born in Gulfport. She was a loving wife, mother and homemaker. She loved visiting with family and friends, attending church and outings to Wal-Mart. She was a member of...

Apr 7, 2021

Thomas E. File, age 82 of Gulfport, passed away on Wednesday, April 7, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, August and Loretta File; siblings, Stanley File, August File, Jr., William File, Earl File, and Penny Kay Welch. Thomas is survived by his daughter, Tina File (Andy Mikschl) of San Diego; his brother, Jerry File; and his...

Apr 7, 2021

Jeremy Chad Touchstone, age 49, of Pass Christian, passed away on April 7, 2021. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, William and Annie Touchstone and William and Mattie L. Gary. Chad is survived by his parents, Charlie and Gayle Touchstone and Billie and Donnie Martin; his children, Taylor Drew Touchstone (Alex DeLeo) and Elijah Touchstone; his siblings, Chris...