OBITUARIES

Feb 4, 2021

Catherine Lynn Shaw Summers Fusek, of Saucier, recently passed in Gulfport, MS. She was born on August 12, 1962 and went home to be with the Lord on February 4, 2021. Catherine, 58, was wife to George, mother to Danny and Mawmaw to Jasmine, Juliette, and Landon. She was a retired registered nurse with 30 years of service in...

Feb 3, 2021

Sarah “GRANNY” Aldridge Commander, age 97, of Biloxi, passed away on February 3, 2021.

Sarah was a longtime resident of Biloxi. For many years Mrs. Commander was cared for by her nephew, Ken Aldridge, and a dear friend, Mrs. Maria Broome.  She was one of ten children.

Sarah was preceded in death by her parents,...

Feb 3, 2021

Charles “Ray” Walley Sr., age 68, of Gulfport, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2021. Ray was born in Lucedale, MS to the late R.E. “Ed” Walley and Annie Rae Eubanks Walley.  He was a retired Deputy Chief with Gulfport Fire Department where he worked for 30 years and retired. He was also a firefighter with Stennis for 15 years. Ray...

Feb 3, 2021

Nicolette Michelle Phillips, age 20, of Long Beach, passed away on February 3, 2021. Nicolette was born in Gulfport to Michael Vance Phillips and Jeanne Marie Green Torres.  She was a bright and beautiful free spirit and was active in her school activities.  She was a cheerleader and dancer.  She was deeply loved by her family and many friends and will be...

Feb 3, 2021

Carolyn J. Cogley, age 84, formerly of Long Beach, passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2021, in Biloxi. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Quick and Evie Webb Quick; her brothers, Curtis Quick, Paul Quick, and Bryan Quick; and her sisters, Donna Quick Talley, Ima Jean Quick, and Charlotte Quick. She is survived by her children,...

Feb 3, 2021

Katherine Lothes, age 67, of Branson, Missouri passed away on Feb 3, 2021.

Feb 2, 2021

Alice Joy Reeves Smallwood, age 93, of Dallas, TX, passed away on February 2, 2021, in Dallas. Mrs. Smallwood was born in Yazoo City, MS and married John Melvin Smallwood, Sr.  She was a member of First Baptist church. She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents, Phillip and Margaret Reeves She is survived by her son, John Melvin...

Feb 2, 2021

Lottie L. Necaise Malley, age 86, a resident of Hancock Co., passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, February 2, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Cloza Necaise and Adrine Ladner; siblings, Nathan Necaise, Elsie Cuevas, Tommy Necaise, Dorothy Deschamp, Latham Necaise, and Helen Necaise.

Mrs. Lottie is survived by her...

Feb 2, 2021

Age 79, passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2021. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Rd., Gulfport served the family.

Feb 1, 2021

Yvonne Garriga Spiers, age 85, passed away on Monday, February 1, 2021 in Gulfport, MS. She retired from the garment factory and was a member of St. Matthew Catholic Church in White Cypress Community. She was preceded in death by her parents Sidney and Eula Mae Moran Garriga, one brother Laverne Garriga, three sisters Earlyne Malley, Jeanette Garriga and...

Feb 1, 2021

Louis Joseph DeJean, age 85 of Gulfport, passed away on Monday, February 1, 2021. He was a native of St. Bernard Parish, LA and was a member of the National Guard.  He retired as a carpenter and iron worker. Louis was preceded in death by his mother, Lillian L. Munter; his father, Eugene DeJean; his brothers, Eugene DeJean, Jr., Leon...

Feb 1, 2021

William Joseph (Bill) Power, Jr., peacefully passed away on Monday, February 1, 2021, at the age of 84. Born on August 16, 1936 in New Orleans, LA, he is survived by his beloved wife of 35 years, Janet Saucier Power, his children, William Power, III (Amor), Becky Power, Stacey Ladner (Brett), Brent Anderson (Maureen), and Amy Power (Mark), 12...

Jan 31, 2021

C.J. “Buck” Fayard, age 84, of Pass Christian, passed away on January 31, 2021. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ann Fayard; an infant daughter, Rachel Ann Fayard; his father, C.J. “Tebo” (Hilda) Fayard, Sr.; and his mother, Eva Koolsbergen. Mr. Fayard is survived by his children, Melanie (Lex) Harshbarger; Regina (Richard) Warren, Rebecca (Derris) Watts, Tracy...

Jan 31, 2021

Diana Lynn Peacock-Harris fell asleep in death on January 31, 2021. She was born October 17, 1949, in Fitzsimons Army Hospital in Denver, Colorado.

She is survived by her husband of 20 years, Wayne Herman Harris; four siblings, Thomas Jay Roberts (Robbie), Phillip LeRoy Roberts and wife Carol, Guy McDowell Roberts and wife Darlene, and Cheryl Dean...

Jan 31, 2021

Ethan Ryan Steele passed away on Sun day, January 31, 2021. He was 19. Ryan was a native and lifelong  resident of Waveland, MS. He was preceded in death by his grandmothers, Libby Armstrong and Debbie King and great-grandmother Jacquelyn Reynolds. He  is survived by his parents, David Perks and Nicole Copenhaver, his siblings, Kyden Perks, Caymen Perks, Emily Perks, Olivia Perks...

Jan 31, 2021

Oliver Gray Young age 66, born in Biloxi and resident of D’iberville, MS, passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2021 in Ocean Springs, MS. He was preceded in death by his father, Harold Gray Young; his stepfather, Lee Francis, and his father-in-law, Verlon Lloyd Garlotte. He is survived by his loving wife of over 46 years, Mary Evelyn Garlotte Young;...

Jan 30, 2021

Beloved wife Katherine Southwick born on May 2,1954, married to her best friend and soulmate, Master Sgt. John C. Southwick for 44 wonderful years, departed for heaven on January 30, 2021. Katherine is survived by her husband, John; their two daughters, Tammy Wahl and Jeanie Smith; 7 grandkids; 8 great grandkids; as well as her brother, Gary Etter, his...

Jan 29, 2021

Peggy T. Stablier, age 79, of Gulfport, passed away on January 29, 2021.

Peggy was a homemaker.  She loved working puzzles and word searches.

Mrs. Stablier was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony S. Stablier, Sr., her daughters, Sierra Jefferson and Sarah Stablier; and her stepson, Gordon Stablier.

Peggy is survived by...

Jan 28, 2021

James R. “Joe” Clarke, Sr., age 85, passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2021.

Mr. Clarke was born on July 11, 1935 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Mr. & Mrs. W.T. Clarke. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and the Mississippi National Guard. A long-time resident of Long Beach, Mr. Clarke was employed with...

Jan 28, 2021

Master Ransom A. Marshall passed away January 28, 2021, at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport, MS. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport, is assisting the family with arrangements.