OBITUARIES
Shirley Wallen Prieto
Jun 17, 2024
Shirley Wallen Prieto, a retired nurse known for her dedicated work in home health, passed away peacefully on June 17 2024, in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. She was born on February 20, 1961, in California.
Throughout her life, Shirley found joy in gardening, cross-stitching, and most of all, spending time with her beloved grandbabies. Her proudest accomplishments included her sons, her fulfilling...
Michael David Beyerstedt
Jun 17, 2024
Michael David Beyerstedt, age 61, of Gulfport, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2024.
He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend.
Michael was born on September 1, 1962, in Evansville, Indiana, to James "Jim" Beyerstedt and Elaine Morrison. He grew up in a close-knit family and developed a strong sense of loyalty and dedication to those he encountered....
Harold Everette Cheek
Jun 17, 2024
Harold Everette Cheek, 80 years old and a former Vinita resident passed away on Monday, June 17, 2024, in Ocean Springs, MS with his daughters by his side. Harold was born in Big Spring, TX on September 7, 1943, to Helen and James Cheek at Big Spring Army Airfield. Harold was raised in Vinita OK; he was a member of...
Margaret Ann Badurak
Jun 16, 2024
Margaret Ann Badurak, age 77, of San Antonio, TX, passed away on June 16, 2024.
She was born in Indianapolis, Indiana to Ernest Thomas and Helen Cummings Thomas, who preceded in her in death, along with her brother Larry “Bud” Thomas.
She is survived by her husband, Ted Badurak; children, Teddy Brian Badurak (Georgeanne), Vickie Lynn Badurak, and Kenneth Stanley Badurak (Allison);...
Donald Roy Woodcock, Jr.
Jun 16, 2024
Donald Roy Woodcock, Jr., age 63, of Perkinston, passed away on June 16, 2024.
A full tribute will be posted soon.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.
James Andrew Lumsden
Jun 16, 2024
James “YJ” Lumsden, age 58, of Long Beach, MS, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2024, at home with his wife at his side, surrounded by family.
YJ was a native of Coon Rapids, Iowa, and has been a resident of Long Beach, MS for 7 years. He graduated high school in 1984 at Coon Rapids High School, in Coon Rapids,...
Daniel Jacob "DJ" Ziegler III
Jun 15, 2024
Daniel Jacob Ziegler III, known as DJ to all, passed away on June 15, 2024, after a lengthy and courageous battle with health issues.
DJ's career was spent serving the City of Gulfport in many roles from the early 1970's until his retirement as Harbor Master in 2011. He was always diligent to "get the job done" no matter how big...
Micah Colin Hester
Jun 14, 2024
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Micah Colin Hester, who departed this life on Friday, June 14, 2024 at the age of thirty-nine (39). Micah's journey ended after many years surrounded by family members who loved him.
Micah was born to Deborah Kay Hester, who preceded him in death on January 19, 2024. Deborah's love and dedication to her...
Brianne "Bri" Dawn Jacobs
Jun 14, 2024
Brianne "Bri" Dawn Jacobs, a beloved wife, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on June 14, 2024, at Ochsner Medical Center in, New Orleans, Louisiana. She was born on June 13, 1985, in Klamath Falls, Oregon. Bri was 39 years old.
Bri has been a resident of Mississippi, living in Long Beach and Biloxi. She is survived by her loving...
Charlynn Gabel Massey
Jun 14, 2024
Charlynn Gabel Massey, a long-time resident of Biloxi, passed away in McComb MS, on June 14, 2024. She was 90 years old.
Charlynn was born in Yorkville TN, the youngest of 9 children of William Benson Gabel and Annie Maude Gabel. She met her late husband, Carman Massey, in Memphis. They moved to Biloxi to start the Massey Music Academy and...
Kalianna Rose Hill Gibbs
Jun 13, 2024
Kalianna Rose Hill Gibbs, 5 months of age, passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2024.
She is survived by her parents, Summer Hill and Takavian Gibbs; her grandparents, Lori Medoza, Tara Gibbs, Brian Richard, Sarah Sigler (Bubba Clark), Nick Hill (Sandy McDonald) her aunts and uncles, Haylee Kolath, Nick Hill, II, Brianna Richards, Takorian Gibbs, Marissa Sedillo, Kyle and Zachary McDonald;...
James Ladner
Jun 13, 2024
James Ladner, age 79 of Pass Christian, passed away June 13, 2024.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Pass Christian, is serving the family.
Peggy L. Guin
Jun 13, 2024
Peggy Lipscomb Guin, Age 84, of Long Beach , passed away on June 13, 2024, at her daughter’s home in Lafayette, LA while she cared for her as she battled cancer.
Peggy was born March 13, 1940, in Decatur, Alabama to Milton and Ruth Lipscomb, but spent her youth in Birmingham. She graduated from West End High School then moved to...
Larry Rudolph
Jun 13, 2024
Larry Rudolph, 63 of Gulfport passed away on June 13, 2024 at Memorial Hospital. He was born on April 3, 1961 in Plaquemine, LA to the late Louis Sr. & Fannie Rudolph. He is preceded in death by his parents and some of his siblings.
Larry grew up in Plaquemine, LA and came to the Gulf Coast in 1984. He met...
Cordell Ladner Sr.
Jun 13, 2024
James "Cordell" Ladner Sr., age 79, of Pass Christian, entered into eternal rest on June 13, 2024.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Alton H. and Elizabeth D. Ladner; his sisters, Inez Necaise and Veronica Ladner; and his brother, Lamar Ladner.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Rebecca Ladner; his children, Jamie (Amanda) Ladner and Jerad (Jennifer)...
Bobby Kenneth Murphy
Jun 13, 2024
Bobby Kenneth Murphy, age 89, of Saucier, passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his half-sister, two half-brothers, and his grandson, Christopher Lowery.
Kenneth is survived by his wife of 71 years, Shirley Gartman; his children, Gary (Sheila) Murphy, Sharon Lowery Turnipseed, Kevin (Sara) Murphy, and Tommy (Mary Ann) Murphy; his siblings, half-brothers, Walt...
Robert Dean Whitaker
Jun 11, 2024
Robert Dean Whitaker, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, in Kiln, Mississippi, at the age of 87. He was born on August 1, 1936, in Jackson Michigan, to the late Glen and Frances (nee Roberts) Whitaker.
Robert honorably served his country as a dedicated member of the US Air Force, where...
Michael R. Cotton
Jun 11, 2024
Michael R. Cotton, age 57, of Saucier, MS, entered into eternal rest on June 11, 2024. Full Tribute will be posted soon.Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport is proudly serving the family.
Charlene "CooCoo" Twiner
Jun 11, 2024
Charlene Twiner, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, died peacefully with family by her side on Tuesday, June 11, 2024. Charlene was affectionately known to all as “CooCoo” thanks to a renaming provided by her first born great grandson. She lived a long healthy life and suffered a recent, brief battle with cancer that she was unable to...
Huey P. Long Woodcock
Jun 11, 2024
Huey P. Long Woodcock, age 88, of Long Beach, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2024.
He was born in Gulfport to Clinton Isaac Woodcock and Mamie Sims Woodcock.
He was preceded in death by his sons, Dale Ray Woodcock and Joseph Scott Woodcock, Sr.; his parents; his siblings, Clinton Harold “Jr.” Woodcock, Jr., Kenneth Algin Woodcock, Donald “Jack” Woodcock, Sr., and...
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