OBITUARIES

Mar 13, 2021

Ronald (Ron) Rerko, 83, beloved husband of Emily (Martinka) passed away peacefully on March 13 in Gulfport, MS.

Devoted father of Ronald (Carol), Donald (Jennifer), Dr. David (Mary), Bryan (Colleen) and Kevin; grandfather of 15 and great-grandfather of 3; brother of Kenneth (Carole), Rosemary Grace, and the late Agnes DelGrosso (Pat) and Andrew (Joan); and uncle to...

Mar 13, 2021

Diane Hoda Burns Barker, age 71, of Woolmarket, passed away Saturday, March 13, 2021 at her residence. Mrs. Barker was a native of Gulfport and a resident of Woolmarket. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She is of a strong Christian faith with a deep love for God, spending her life in serving Him and...

Mar 12, 2021

MSgt. James Ted Simpson, USAF - Retired, age 82, passed away on March 12, 2021 in Gulfport, Mississippi. James was born in McCool, Mississippi and was a graduate of McCool High School. He was a former resident of Largo, Florida and moved to Gulfport, Mississippi with his wife Linda in 2003. He was a graduate of St. Leo University...

Mar 12, 2021

Hazel Arlo VanCourt Odom, age 73, of Gulfport, passed away on March 12, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar Leo VanCourt, Jr and Ardell Enid VanCourt; and her son, Robert Earl Odom, Jr. She is survived by several relatives and friends. She was a lifelong resident of Gulfport and was a graduate of Gulfport High...

Mar 11, 2021

Donald Lee McDowell, age 74 of Gulfport, passed away on Thursday, March 11, 2021. He served 4 years in the U.S. Army and 21 years in the U.S. Navy. He was preceded in death by his father, Ernest McDowell; his mother, Grace Osborne McDowell; his brother, Jim McDowell; his sisters, Joan Coar and Delores Coar; and his daughter, Marjorie Zecchini....

Mar 11, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Urban Charles Braun, Jr.. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOMES, Gulfport, is serving the family.

Mar 11, 2021

Marvin Robert Green, Jr. went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 11, 2021. He now joins his loved ones who preceded him -his beloved wife of 68 years, Lou Lowery "Sammy" Green, his parents, Marvin Robert Green, Sr. and Bessie Chatham Green Blackwell, his sister Mildred Faye Green Arnold, brother Marion W. Green, and son-in-law James...

Mar 11, 2021

Mary Ann (McGinnis) Van Winkle of Long Beach, Mississippi was called home to be with Jesus on March 11, 2021. She was born on August 28,1933 to Harvey Amile McGinnis, Sr. and Emma Marie (Schraml) McGinnis, in Kansas City, Kansas. She was the 4th of five children and graduated from St. Agnes High School in 1951. After graduation, she...

Mar 11, 2021

Raymond L. Jourdan, age 73, of Biloxi, MS, passed away on March 11, 2021 at his home. Mr. Jourdan was a native of Lancastor, Ohio and a long-time resident of Biloxi. He was a disabled veteran of the U. S. Army, serving in the Vientam War. He worked at Southeastern Correctional Institution as a Guard. Ray loved his family...

Mar 11, 2021

Bernadette Aurelia Mares, age 47 of Biloxi MS, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on March 11, 2021 after a 7 year battle with cancer.

Bernadette was preceded in death by her parents, Gilbert and Annette Mares; her brothers, Gilbert and Frank Mares; sister, Carol Archer and her nephew, Michael Drieling.

She is survived...

Mar 11, 2021

Hershel Ladner, whose gregarious spirit, warm basso voice, and steadying nature made him a beloved figure on the Mississippi Coast, died on March 11, 2021 at Gulfport Memorial Hospital after a short battle with lung cancer. He was 72 years old. For more than twenty-five years he worked for the Mississippi Highway Safety Patrol, retiring as a sergeant first...

Mar 11, 2021

Age 79, passed away Thursday, March 11, 2021. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 9113 Kiln Delisle Rd., Pass Christian served the family.

Mar 10, 2021

Joan Audrey Danner Ruiz passed away at her home on March 10, 2021, surrounded by family, at the age of 86. She was born on September 24, 1934 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Joan grew up in Metairie. She graduated from John McDonogh 34 High School in 1951. Joan received her bachelors degree from Loyola University in 1954 and received...

Mar 10, 2021

Lorena Scheeler Hussey, age 104, passed away at her daughter's home in Baton Rouge on March 10, 2021.

Born in Bay St. Louis, MS on April 28, 1916 to Regina Pucheu and William Scheeler, she was a lifelong resident of the MS Coast and a member of St. John Catholic Church since the age of four when...

Mar 10, 2021

On Wednesday, March 10, 2021, Merit Anthony Green (Tony) loving husband, father, stepfather, grandfather, son and brother passed away at the age of 58. Tony was born November 1, 1962 to Merit and Gwendolyn Green. He joined the United States Navy in 1988 and served honorably until retirement in 2002. He worked as a government employee as a Production...

Mar 10, 2021

Thelma Althia Ladner, age 67, a resident of Kiln, passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2021. Ms. Ladner was born to the late Holliman and Vercie Cuevas in 1953. She was a lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast and loved helping her family. Ms. Thelma loved to play on her phone. She was preceded in death by her parents, her...

Mar 10, 2021

William Lyndon Rushing "Big L", 60, of Woolmarket, Mississippi, passed away on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 in Gulfport, Mississippi. Lyndon was born on September 8, 1960 in Biloxi, Mississippi to Bill and Nita Rushing. He loved spending time with his son who he loved dearly. He was a very loyal and dedicated friend. Always quick with a joke or a...

Mar 10, 2021

Donald Lee Van, Sr. age 79 and longtime resident of Gulfport, MS. passed away on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 in Gulfport. He is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Jr and Henrietta Moak Van; and his sister, Janice Simon. Left behind to cherish his memory are his wife of almost 46 years, Chan Im Van; his children, Nam...

Mar 9, 2021

Jeremy Michael Putnam was born in Virginia Beach on June 16th 1988. He was the beautiful first-born son of John and Susan Putnam, and thus began his journey through life. His early years included stops in Meridian, MS and Pensacola, FL. Even at an early age, he touched so many people with his incredible wit and passion. His kindergarten teacher...

Mar 9, 2021

Dixie Lynn Snowden Whitehead, age 67, of Gulfport, MS passed away Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at her home in Long Beach, MS. She was born in Gulfport, MS on December 28, 1953, to the late Earl LaRue and Dorothy Mae Tisdale Snowden. Dixie had the kindest soul and never met a stranger. Everyone was greeted with a smile and...