OBITUARIES
Christopher "Tookie" Brown
Jun 10, 2024
Christopher Nasir Hakeem Brown, age 16, passed away on June 10, 2024. He was known for his kind heart, love for music, and dedication to helping others.
Born to Osavine Brown and Ola Mae Turbin on October 3, 2007. Christopher was a beloved son, stepson of Willie Hardy, and cherished brother to Teshawna Tyalor, Jacob Giddings, Sampson Chenier, and Willie Hardy...
Alvin Leslie Lundy
Jun 10, 2024
TSgt. Alvin L. Lundy (USAF Retired), 88, passed away on June 10, 2024, on what would’ve been his 69th wedding anniversary.
He was born in Mobile, Alabama, and has been a resident of Biloxi since 1972. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather great-grandfather and brother. He loved to travel and carried out most of his bucket list seeing the world....
Joy Keenum Bissonnette
Jun 9, 2024
Joy Keenum Bissonnette of Columbia, Tenn., passed away too soon on June 9, 2024, while traveling in Glasgow, Scotland.
She is survived by her only child, Andrew Scott Bissonnette (Jennifer); and three grandsons, Drew, Hudson, and Miller. She is also survived by her sister Judy True (Warren); and nephews Rob and Brad True.
She was predeceased by her parents Irwin and Mary...
Cherrill Lea Erickson
Jun 9, 2024
Cherrill Lea Erickson (Smith), passed away peacefully on Sunday June 9, 2024 after a courageous fight against pancreatic cancer.
She is survived by her husband of 45 years, John Erickson and the love of her life; her children, Austin Erickson and April, Brandon Erickson, Courtney Lane and Tom, Derrick Erickson, and Emily Erickson; and her beautiful grandchildren, Logan Erickson and Madeline...
Nadine Nicolls
Jun 9, 2024
Nadine Elizabeth Necaise Nicolls, age 69, of Saucier, passed away on June 8, 2024, in Bay St. Louis, MS.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Liston Herbert Necaise and Dorothy Janet Necaise; and her husband, Jerold Nicolls.
Nadine is survived by her brother, Gregory H. Necaise (Margo); her cousin, Rhonda Hetherington (Edward); her goddaughter, Kimberly Suber (Jeremy); and Kimberly’s daughters,...
Henry Odenwald
Jun 9, 2024
Mr. Henry Odenwald, age 90, of Long Beach, passed away on June 9, 2024.He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry C. Odenwald, Sr and Lois Vitarelli Odenwald; his brothers, Paul Odenwald, Charles Odenwald, and Billy Odenwald. Henry is survived by his wife of 66 years, Gaetanna Odenwald; his children, Michael J. Odenwald and David J. Odenwald; his grandchildren,...
Daniel Lamar Vickery
Jun 8, 2024
Daniel Lamar Vickery, born on September 12, 1981, in Ocean Springs, MS, and passed away unexpectedly in Pascagoula MS, on Saturday, June 8, 2024. Age 42.
Daniel led a fulfilling life as a Land and Construction Surveyor, showcasing his dedication and precision in his work. He was a graduate of Ocean Springs High School Class of 2000, where he found joy...
Patricia Bynum McCall
Jun 8, 2024
Patricia Ann Bynum McCall, age 65, of Brookhaven, MS, passed away on June 8, 2024, in Paris, France.
Patricia was preceded in death by her parents, J.P. Bynum and Martha Faye Bynum. She is survived by her husband, Charlie McCall; her children, Carolyn Shearrer (Chandler), Mary Allison (Eric), and Katie McCall; her grandchildren, Caileigh Shearrer, Caiden Shearrer, Everett Allison and Charlie...
Roxanne Maereth Montgomery
Jun 8, 2024
Roxanne Maereth Montgomery, age 68, of Saucier, passed away on June 8, 2024.Riemann Family Funeral Home, Biloxi is serving the family.
Josie Sandoz
Jun 8, 2024
Josie Compretta Sandoz, of Long Beach, MS, was called to be with God on June 8, 2024. JoJo, as she was affectionately known by her grandchildren and those closest to her, was 83 years old. She was born in Bay St. Louis, MS, on August 27, 1940. She graduated from St. Joseph’s Academy in Bay St. Louis in 1958.
She married the love of her life on June...
Carole Lynn Cheslin
Jun 7, 2024
Carole Lynn Cheslin, age 81, of Long Beach, passed away Friday, June 7, 2024.Riemann Family Funeral Home, Long Beach, is honored to serve the family.
Bobbie S. Perry
Jun 7, 2024
Bobbie Sue Perry, age 83, passed away on June 7, 2024 in Biloxi. She was born in Winchester, Tennessee and a longtime resident of Vancleave. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. She was strong in her Christian faith and a member of Gulf Coast Family Church of the Nazarene.
She is preceded in death by her husband of...
Kathy Elaine Buckingham
Jun 7, 2024
Kathy Elaine Buckingham, 65, passed away on June 7, 2024, in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. A lifelong coast resident, she was born in Biloxi to Charles and Margaret Tanner Buckingham. Kathy graduated from St. Martin High School in 1976 and later attended Chris’s Beauty School. Throughout her life, she worked in communications, the casino industry, and food service. She cherished her...
Robert Hetrick
Jun 7, 2024
Robert Hugh Hetrick (Hugh) passed away on June 7, 2024, following a brief illness. He was born in Hattiesburg, Mississippi March 31, 1940, to Reverend John Harold Hetrick and Lessie Turner Hetrick. He was raised in Mississippi and primarily grew up in Ocean Springs where his father was the minister of St. Paul Methodist Church for 8 years. He enjoyed...
Penelope Jean Tipton
Jun 7, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Penelope (Penny) Tipton, aged 67, on 7 June 2024. She was surrounded by her loving family as she peacefully departed this life.
Born in Hamilton Ohio, Penny led a life filled with love, laughter, and unwavering dedication to her family and community. She was a devoted wife to her beloved husband Craig, and...
Diane Faye Verdin
Jun 6, 2024
Diane Faye Verdin, age 72, passed away on Thursday June 6, 2024, in Gulfport, MS. She was born April 10, 1952 in Pass Christian, Mississippi to Charles and Violetta Faye. Diane was preceded in death by her husband Phillip Irvin Verdin Sr., her parents Charles and Violetta Faye, one sister Charlotte, five brothers Charles Jr, Morris, Chester, Wascom, and Harvey....
Jerry David Holland
Jun 6, 2024
Jerry David Holland, 82, of Gulfport passed away on June 6, 2024. He is preceded in death by his parents, James Coyt Holland and Mabel Seal Holland; and his brother, James "Jim" Cleveland Holland.He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Marilyn M. Holland; children, Bruce Page (Christy) of Biloxi, Tammy Duncan (Jay) of Hattiesburg, and Tina Leblanc...
John Joseph Edward Desroches
Jun 6, 2024
John Joseph Edward Desroches, age 93, of Biloxi, Mississippi passed away June 6, 2024.
He was born in Miscouche, Prince Edwards Island Canada to the late Edward and Julia Desroches. He began farm life in Canada along with his other family and later moved to Arkansas and worked at Coca Cola Bottling Company. He followed his daughter to Biloxi after retirement...
Patricia Marlene Bartman
Jun 6, 2024
Patricia Bartman, age 85, of Long Beach, passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2024. She is preceded in death by her husband, Clinton Bartman, and daughter, Vicki Fox. She is survived by her children, Kenneth Alan Rich of Houston, TX, Chris Bartman (Brenda) of Long Beach, Kelly Bartman (Lori) of D'Iberville, and Lisa Bice (Tommy) of Huntsville; four grandchildren; and four great...
Harrell E. "Buddy" Cook, Jr.
Jun 5, 2024
Harrell Eugene “Buddy” Cook, Jr, of Saucier, Mississippi, transitioned to his heavenly home on June 5, 2024, in D’Iberville, Mississippi. Buddy was born in Montgomery, Alabama, November 30, 1953, to the late Rev’s. Harrell E and Joyce E (Thomas) Cook. From the earliest days of his life, Buddy always had a flair for being whimsical and amusing. He first became...
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