OBITUARIES

Mar 9, 2021

Robert Lee Reed III, age 72, of Long Beach, passed away on March 9, 2021. He was preceded in death by his father, long time local politician Robert Lee Reed, Jr; his mother, Lenora LaRosa Reed; and his beautiful twin sisters, Ida Bovee Gates and Carol Lee Willard. Robert is survived by his wife of 37 years, Shelley Knapp...

Mar 8, 2021

Jerry E Gilley, age 79 of Gulfport, passed away on Monday, March 8, 2021. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Gulfport, is assisting the family.

Mar 8, 2021

Deborah Faye Burge, age 55, born in New Orleans, a native of Hancock County and a resident of Pass Christian passed away March 8, 2021. Mrs. Burge was preceded in death by her mother, Louise Brown; her father, James Skinner; her sister, Patricia K. Brown; and her brother, William J. Skinner. Deborah is survived by her husband of over...

Mar 8, 2021

Garnett Taylor Rather, age 89 of Gulfport, passed away Monday, March 8, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Agee and Fairy Belle Young Rather; his brothers, Nick Rather, Doug Rather, and Phillip Rather; and his sister, Peggy Jean Dillon. Mr. Rather is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Peggy Holley Rather of Gulfport, MS; his...

Mar 7, 2021

Harold Eustis Blackwell, age 84 of Saucier, passed away on Sunday, March 7, 2021. He was preceded in death by his father, Laren Brown Blackwell; and his mother, Annie May Saucier Blackwell. Harold is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Helen Blackwell; his children, Theresa Williams (Mitchell), Sherri Lizana (Hester), Harold "Butch" Blackwell, Jr. and Melanie Myers;...

Mar 7, 2021

Louie Hayward Booth, age 78, of Long Beach, passed away Sunday, March 7, 2021 in Gulfport. Louie was preceded in death by his parents, Louie W. Booth and Effie Powell Booth; his brother, Sammie A. Booth; and his sister, Irene Rigney. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Paula Booth; his children, Roy Booth (Leeann), Sherry Walker...

Mar 7, 2021

Polly Ann Baughman Council, age 94 of Ocean Springs, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 7, 2021. She was born on September 26, 1926 in El Reno, Oklahoma to B.G. and Emma Baughman. She was preceded in death by her husband of over 60 years, Henry J. Council. Polly is survived by her children, Linda Susan Council Roberts (Will);...

Mar 7, 2021

Emily "E.T." Triplett, age 69, of Biloxi, passed away on March 7, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include her daughter, Tamara Triplett; a grandson, Thomas Warden, Jr; her many coworkers and friends. She was a native of New Orleans and had been a resident of the coast over 40 years. She was an active member...

Mar 7, 2021

Steven "Craig" Sibley, age 49, of Gulfport, passed away on Sunday, March 7, 2021. Craig was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Clifton R. Sibley, Sr. and Dorothy Jewel Sibley; his maternal grandparents, John Herman Silkwood and Arrie Vennie Williams Silkwood; and his mother, Mary Ann Silkwood Sibley. He is survived by his father, Buford "Randy" Sibley; his brother,...

Mar 6, 2021

Muriel Schruff, age 84, of Lizana, passed away on Saturday, March 6, 2021. Muriel was a lifelong resident of Lizana where she was an active member of St. Ann Catholic Church & Our Lady of Chartres. She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Schruff; her parents, Vida & Haven Lizana; her sister, Dolores Necaise; and her grandson, Lance...

Mar 6, 2021

Joann Gilmer Kennedy, age 90, died at home on March 06, 2021. Ms. Kennedy (Jo) was born on September 18, 1930 in Elmhurst, Illinois. As a teenager she moved with her family to Long Beach, Mississippi. Jo was first and foremost a wife and mother, though in later years she had several jobs. She served as a dorm-mother at...

Mar 6, 2021

Christopher Ellis Slater, age 36 of Gulfport, passed away Saturday, March 6, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Pearl Slater and Earl and Virginia Saucier; and his daughter, Jenna Slater.

Christopher is survived by his loving wife of two years, Amy Slater; his children, Julian (Slater) Richard, Madison Hauge, Joseph (Slater) Richard...

Mar 6, 2021

Benjamin Wayne Virgilio, age 80, of Biloxi, passed away on March 6, 2021.

Mr. Virgilio was a native of Beaumont, Texas.  He had a BA in Business Administration, from American University.  He was a Major in the United States Air Force and retired after 27 years.  Benjamin was the Health Services Administrator at Keesler Air Force Base....

Mar 6, 2021

Shelby Jean Henley, age 79 of Gulfport. passed away on Saturday, March 6, 2021. She was originally a native of New Orleans, LA and had been a long-time resident of Gulfport. Mrs. Henley retired from Bel-Aire Elementary and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She enjoyed anything pertaining to buying and selling antiques. She is survived by her...

Mar 6, 2021

Edward Charles Taconi, age 85 of Pass Christian, passed away on Saturday, March 6, 2021. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport, is serving the family.

Mar 5, 2021

Enla Ray Moran, age 83, passed away peacefully Friday evening, March 5, 2021. She was born on April 25, 1937 in Gulfport, Mississippi to Jimmy Grimes and Nettie Byrd Grimes. She is survived by her beloved and doting husband of nearly 60 years, Jack Moran; her children, Beth Smith Moran Yutzy (Ray) and Cary Moran (Crystal); and grandchildren, Amanda...

Mar 5, 2021

Eva Joan Baker Henderson passed away on March 5, 2021. She was an unlikely airline stewardess. As a child growing up on a dairy and pig farm in Salem, Indiana, she knew more about life on a farm and agriculture than most of us could imagine. From milking cows to making cracklins in the fall during butchering, she cherished...

Mar 5, 2021

Richard Alan Drummond, 53 years young, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 5, 2021. His life was full of love, laughter, and many adventures. Richard is a published author of a book that shares his personal struggles and how he helped save many lives during Hurricane Katrina and offers a message of...

Mar 5, 2021

David Michael Sullenberger, age 53, of Gulfport, passed away on March 5, 2021. He was preceded in death by his father, Gary Sullenberger; and his step-father, Randy Newman. He is survived by his mother, Gerri Newman; his siblings, Cane Sullenberger, Stephen B. Sullenberger (Tyler), Carla Hilley (Mark), Brandon Newman (Angeline), and Loren Newman (Angela); nieces and nephews, Alac Sullenberger,...

Mar 5, 2021

Christine Louise Dedeaux, 87, passed away on Friday, March 5, 2021 in Gulfport. Mrs. Dedeaux was well known and loved by many in Gulfport from the time she moved here from Picayune, MS. After marrying the love of her life, W.A. "Ike" Dedeaux, she founded Chris' Beauty College in 1961, which remains an icon in the cosmetology industry. Through...