OBITUARIES

Colon Gates

Dec 6, 2020

Colon “Ray” Gates, our beloved Father and brother, age 92, passed away “into the arms of Jesus” on Sunday, December 6th , 2020 in a local hospital after a brief illness. He was born in Hattiesburg, Mississippi on October 9, 1928 and graduated from Oak Grove High School in Hattiesburg. Ray was a great basketball player and played on...

John Wilkerson

Dec 6, 2020

John Randolph “Randy” Wilkerson, age 75, of Long Beach, passed away on December 6, 2020, in Gulfport. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Dora Wilkerson; his brothers, George, Ricky, and Robert Wilkerson; and his sister, Lois Adkins. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Donna Stewart Wilkerson; his son, Chuck A. Wilkerson; his...

Molly Lee

Dec 5, 2020

Molly Elizabeth Lee, age 16, was born in Gulfport on February 11, 2004 and passed away on December 5, 2020.

Molly was a junior at Gulfport High School where she not only walked the halls but was a member of the halls. She was on the varsity cheer team and the Lady Admiral golf team. She was...

Ruby Butler

Dec 5, 2020

Ruby Butler of Saucier, Mississippi passed away on Dec 5, 2020. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Paula Joines

Dec 5, 2020

Paula Elaine Joines, age 76, of Victoria, TX, passed away on December 5, 2020, in Biloxi, MS. She was preceded in death by her father, Marvin Joines; her mother, Barbara Joines; and 2 brothers, Trent Joines and Glenn Joines. She is survived by 3 children, Bobby Gopffarth and his wife Amy of Biloxi, MS, Lee Gopffarth and his wife...

Kathleen Garrick

Dec 4, 2020

Kathleen Garrick, age 82, passed away on Friday, December 4, 2020. The RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Gulfport, is serving the family.

James McLemore

Dec 4, 2020

James Archie McLemore of Gulfport, MS, passed away on Saturday, December 5, 2020. He was 79. He is preceded in death by his son, Jonathan Eric McLemore, his parents, Frank Richard McLemore, Sr. and Julia Catherine Rodgers McLemore, his brothers, Frank Richard McLemore, Jr. and Thomas Gene McLemore. Also preceding him in death is a grandson, Stephen Mouring and...

Betty Ladner

Dec 3, 2020

Betty Mae Ladner, age 79, of Dedeaux, passed away on December 3, 2020.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Pyburn “Smokey” Ladner; a son, John Wayne Ladner; her parents, Willie Necaise, Sr. and Lucille Waitchese; and a brother, Kevin Necaise.

She is survived by her 3 children, Sheila Ladner, Darlene Hill, and Shaynon...

Martha Young

Dec 3, 2020

Martha Barbee Young, age 71, passed away on December 3, 2020, in Gulfport, MS. Martha was a native of Lula, MS. She moved to the Mississippi Gulf Coast from Memphis, Tennessee in 2004. Martha graduated in the Class of ‘67 at the Coahoma County High School then attended Delta State College for 2 years. She was a flight attendant...

Katherine Squillante

Dec 3, 2020

Katherine Loretta Squillante, age 79 of Gulfport, very peacefully entered into Heaven surrounded by her loving family. She was a native of Bay St. Louis and graduated from Bay High School in 1959. She was preceded in death by her parents, Emile A Schindler, Sr. and Lear Roig Schindler; and her in-laws, Dominic and Eleanor Squillante. Katherine is survived...

Gerald Gardner

Dec 3, 2020

Gerald F. “Jerry” Gardner, Sr. passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2020 in Gulfport, MS.

He was born in Louisiana and raised in Moss Point, MS. He was a graduate of Moss Point High School. After graduation he joined the U S Navy. After the Navy, he enrolled at Perk where he met Norma, his wife. He...

Dorothy Ladner

Dec 3, 2020

Dorothy Jean Ladner, age 76, Gulfport, passed away on December 3, 2020.

Dorothy was a lifelong resident of the Coast. She worked in the food industry all her life and was well known for her oustanding cooking. Prior to retirement, she worked as deli manager at A & P Grocery Store and later Sav-A-Center.

Dorothy...

Frank Rogers

Dec 3, 2020

Frank David Rogers

Beloved Father, Son and Brother

Born February 09, 1962 in Gary, Indiana

Died December 03, 2020 in Vancleave, Mississippi

Frank David Rogers passed of natural causes peacefully in his sleep Thursday afternoon, December 03, 2020.  He slipped away from us...

Robert Seal

Dec 3, 2020

Robert Edward Seal, age 74 was called home by God on December 3, 2020.

He was born in Hancock County and was a resident of the Standard Community.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Cora Seal; his wife of 55 years, Carolyn Ladner Seal; and his sisters, Geneva Lee, Jeanette Necaise,...

Carmelite Moreau

Dec 2, 2020

Carmelite Durnin Moreau      February 28, 1943 – December 2, 2020*************************************************Who is C-A-R-M-E-L-I-T-E?C - is for CARING. Her # 1 virtue.A - is for ATHLETICISM. Tennis, Pickle Ball, volleyball, softball, …R - is for READING. Always with a book on hand or on Kendle.M - is for MOTHER. Three sons never have a better one.E – is for ELEGANCE. So graceful,...

Janice Doukas

Dec 2, 2020

Our precious Janice Dale Doukas was born on October 13, 1942, and she was united with our Father in Heaven on December 2, 2020. Though our time on Earth with her is finished, we’re grateful for the gift of salvation and to be able to see her again.

An avid gardener in her prime, Janice became quite...

Lillian Bishop

Dec 2, 2020

Lillian Sayag O’Neal Bishop, age 93, of Long Beach, passed away on December 2, 2020.

She was preceded in death by first husband, Arno T. O’Neal; second husband, Franklin A. Bishop; and a brother, Jacques Sayag.

She is survived by her children, Robert A. O’Neal (Mary), Wayne O’Neal (Sally), and Michele Herfurth (Kevin); five grandchildren,...

Jackie Johnson

Dec 1, 2020

Jackie Lynn Johnson, age 72, passed away on December 1, 2020 in Gulfport, MS. He is preceded in death by his parents, George Washington Johnson and Beula Mae Johnson; siblings, Mary Decker, Curtis Johnson, Kenny Johnson, Louella Rymer, Josephine Hall and Clarnce Johnson, David Johnson and Ima Jean Rymer; and a grandson, Kent Brock. Left behind to cherish his memory...

Geraldine Dufrene

Dec 1, 2020

Geraldine “Gerry” Dufrene, age 85, of Biloxi, passed away on December 1, 2020.

Gerry was a native of New Orleans, LA.  She loved to crochet and was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church.

Gerry was preceded in death by her parents, Maurice Dufrene and Eva Belager; her brothers, Alvin, Earl, and Herman...

James Kaigler

Nov 30, 2020

James Streett “Jimmy” Kaigler, 77, died Monday, Nov. 30, 2020, at the Mississippi State Veteran’s Home in Oxford, MS. A funeral mass will be held Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020, at 11 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Oxford with Father Joe Tonos officiating. Visitation will be held prior to the service beginning at 10:30 a.m. at...