OBITUARIES

Feb 8, 2021

Victoria “Vivian” Chest Bankston, age 75 of Biloxi, passed away on Monday, February 8, 2021. She was preceded in death by her two husbands, Raymond Chest, Sr. and Jack Bankston; her grandson, Raymond Chest, III; and her brothers, Ray and Jake Sitterly. Vivian is survived by her daughters, Patty Yearout (Tommy), Tina Robbinson, Mellisa Loos (Tom), and Janice J....

Feb 8, 2021

Mary Ann Wine age 72, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on February 8, 2021 in Meadville, MS. She is preceded in death by her father, Frank Fortenberry; her mother, Peggy Fortenberry; and a brother, Mitch Fortenberry. Mary Ann is survived by her loving husband of over 50 years, Richard M. Wine; her son and daughter in law, Richard...

Feb 8, 2021

Lewis Mason, age 83 of Gulfport, passed away on Monday, February 8, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Russell and Myranda Calhoun Mason and his brother, Melvin Mason.

He is survived by his wife, Audrey Mason; children, Corey Mason, Russell Mason, Mark Mason, Matthew Mason, Debbie Miller and Timothy Mason; and grandchildren,...

Feb 8, 2021

John was born in Brooklyn, New York on December 20, 1943. He was a graduate of Fordham University and he proudly served in the U.S. Marines. John was married to Holly Michele (Barrios), they were married 20 years. John worked as a Systems Engineer for U.S. Customs and Border Protection for the last twenty years, his work ethic was...

Feb 8, 2021

Robert Joseph Schouest, Jr., age 72 of Kiln, passed away on February 8, 2021.

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

Feb 8, 2021

A private Mass of Christian Burial and burial will be held.  The RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Long Beach, is serving the family

Feb 8, 2021

Vallie Louis Lunday, Jr., age 80, of Texas, passed away on February 8, 2021. Val was born to Jessie F. Stephens Lunday and Vallie Louis Lunday, Sr. in Biloxi, MS.  His early years were in Biloxi, Mississippi, graduating from Biloxi HS before attending college at Mississippi State for 3.5 yrs, (and one semester at Ole Miss), studying electrical engineering, from...

Feb 7, 2021

Charlotte Ladner Eubanks, age 68, of Saucier, MS, passed away on February 7, 2021 at Select Speciality Hospital in Gulfport, MS. Charlotte was preceded in death by her late husband of 23 years, Donnie "R Jack" Ladner; her great granddaughter, Makenna Saucier; her parents, John Howard Carswell Sr. and Gloria Vivian Necaise Carswell; and a brother, John Howard Carswell Jr....

Feb 7, 2021

Charles Levert Rodgers, age 64,  passed away on Feb 7, 2021.

Charles was a native of Eupora, MS and has been a longtime resident of Gulfport. He was a 1975 graduate of Gulfport High School. He then entered and served in the U. S Air Force as a Sergeant, from 1976 to 1981. Charles worked as a...

Feb 7, 2021

On Sunday, February 7, 2021 Barbara Elaine Cuevas, at the age of 77, went to her heavenly home. She was born in Gulfport, Mississippi on December 10, 1943. She was a life long resident of the Lizana Community and dedicated her life as the most loving Wife, Mother, and Grandmother to her family. She was reunited with her loving...

Feb 6, 2021

Harry Homer Bell, Jr., age 95, of Gulfport, passed away on Saturday, February 6, 2021.

Born in Hattiesburg on May 20, 1925, his parents were Harry (Judge) and Edith Walton Bell.  He attended Hattiesburg High School and joined the U.S. Army upon graduation in 1943.  He was sent to Auburn University under the Army Special Training Program...

Feb 6, 2021

Jack Brewer, age 81, of Long Beach, passed away on February 6, 2021. He was preceded in death by his wife, Shelba Brewer. He is survived by his son, Rick (Rayna) Brewer; a daughter, Candy (Donald) Smith; 2 grandchildren, Kaitlyn Brewer and Cory Behrens; and other relatives and friends. Mr. Brewer had a distinguished career as a sales representative...

Feb 6, 2021

With great sorrow, we announce that Marazona Dawn (Brown) Loree, aged 35, gently passed from this world on February 6th, 2021 in the home she shared with her beloved family located in Saucier, Mississippi. Marazona made her debut into this world on February 16th, 1985 in Pocahontas, Arkansas. She had a good childhood growing up with her beloved parents...

Feb 6, 2021

Shirley Marion Hanstine, age 94, of Gulfport, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2021. She was born in Pennsylvania to Marcus J. Van Loan and Beatrice Eldred Van Loan. She was a member of Bible Baptist Church for over 40 years. She was a cherished wife, daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. She was preceded in death by her...

Feb 5, 2021

MSgt Johnny Miller Harmon, U.S. Air Force, Ret., age 87, of Biloxi, passed away on February 5, 2021. He was preceded in death by his father, Burl M. Harmon; his mother, Irma Welder; a grandson, Jason Kirchler; and a brother-in-law, Jack Wyatt. Mr. Harmon is survived by his wife of 62 years, Mary F. Harmon; 2 children, Ron Harmon (Pandy)...

Feb 5, 2021

Gary Henry Horman, born in Woodbury, New Jersey on June 8, 1941, flew to his new life on Friday, February 5, 2021.

Gary was preceded to his Heavenly Father by his parents, Robert Henry Horman & Margaret Mary (Mae) Moore Horman; His Wife’s parents, Lloyd & Ida Catchot; and His Sisters, Patricia Horman McIntosh (Mack) & Jeannie...

Feb 5, 2021

Our Dad, Joseph Castiglia, left this world for a better place on February 5, 2021, at the age of 84. His life was well lived and he was well loved. Joe was the son of Vincent and Lena Bell Castiglia and had 5 siblings, Pete, Vincent, Frank, Geneva and Rose Marie, who all preceded him in death, as well as...

Feb 5, 2021

Elaine M. Smith was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, February 5, 2021. Elaine had been a resident of Gulfport since 1994.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy W. Smith, Sr; daughter, Sheleen Golden; parents, Bill and Annell Murff; sister, Betty Clark; and brother, W.L. “Buddy” Murff. She is survived by her...

Feb 4, 2021

John Robert “Bobby” Barnes, age 83, of Long Beach, passed away on February 4, 2021. Bobby was born in Jackson, MS and was a lifelong resident of Long Beach.  He served honorably in the U.S. Navy and retired from the trade of carpentry.  He took pride in his ability to build and create out of wood. He was preceded in death...

Feb 4, 2021

Perry B. Wingo, age 94, of Gulfport, passed away on February 4, 2021. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Vernon Wingo; his mother, Cecile Modale Wingo; a son, Michael P. Wingo; and his twin brother, Terry C. Wingo. He is survived by his wife, Jewel Quay Wingo; a daughter, Donna K. Addison (Jimmy); his grandchildren:  Jordan Addison...