OBITUARIES

Lawrence Bennett

Aug 20, 2020

Lawrence S. Bennett, age 59 of Saucier, passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2020. He was preceded in death by his mother, Diann Bennett; and his brother, Alan Bennett. Lawrence is survived by his daughters, Misty Hopkins (Tim) and Patrice Craft; his son, Lawrence Bennett, Jr.; his father, Earl Bennett; his sisters, Edith Lane (Steven), Rene Archer (John), and...

Stephen Ladner

Aug 20, 2020

Stephen Ladner, age 49 of Spring, Texas passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2020.

There will be at Graveside Service at 10:00 AM, Sunday, September 13, 2020, at St. Joseph Cemetery at Rotten Bayou.

In lieu of flowers, and because this rescue was very close to Stephen's heart, the family asks that donations be made...

Dorothy VanNorman

Aug 20, 2020

Dorothy "Dot" Reynolds VanNorman, age 85, of Dallas, formerly of Gulfport, passed away Thursday, August 20, 2020 in Dallas TX.

Mrs. VanNorman was preceded in death by her loving husband, James "Jim" VanNorman; her parents, Curtis and Loutassie Reynolds, and her stepdaughter, Leslie Parchman.

She is survived by her daughters, Leigh Maxey of Garland, TX,...

Anthony Casper

Aug 20, 2020

Anthony Joseph Casper, III, 40, beloved son, brother, and father, passed away unexpectedly on August 20, 2020. Anthony is survived by his son, Tyler Anthony Casper; parents, Anthony "Tony" Joseph Casper, Jr. and Gail Ann Casper (Shaw); sisters, Kelly Casper and Tonya Griffin (Casper); brother-in-law, Tyree Griffin; nieces and nephews, Katelyn Sharpe, Tanner Griffin, Taedyn Griffin, and Taylyn Griffin; fiancée,...

Ethel Lee

Aug 19, 2020

Janice Welch Lee, age 91, of Woolmarket, passed away on August 19, 2020. She was preceded in death by husband, Jesse A. Lee; a son, Andy Lee; a grandson, John Lee; and her parents, Russell and Gertrude Welch. She is survived by her sons, Mike (Donna) Lee and Stewart (Shirley) Lee; 5 grandchildren, Stephen (Jessica) Lee, Joel (Aubrey) Lee, Paul...

"Lucy" Welch

Aug 19, 2020

Ella Lorena Welch, “Lucy,” age 80, passed away peacefully on Aug 19, 2020 due to GBM – an aggressive brain tumor.  The oldest of 4 children, she was born on Sep 2, 1939 in Franklinton, LA to Obie and Lula Dea Jenkins.

She was predeceased by her parents; and her brother Arthur.

Lucy married the...

Jay Watts

Aug 19, 2020

Jay Donald Watts, age 47, passed away on August 19, 2020 in Pass Christian, MS.

Jay was born to Donald and Sandra Watts on April 14, 1973. He was a hardworking and caring man that truly loved his family and would never hesitate when lending a hand to others in need. Everyone that knew him considered him...

William Grant

Aug 19, 2020

William “Doyle” Grant, age 89, of Gulfport, passed away on August 19, 2020, in Gulfport. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse and Earsel Grant; a brother, Shelby Grant; and his in laws, Emil and Anita Khail. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Marilyn Khail Grant; his children, Gregory Grant (Rosalind), Pam Vance (Stanley),...

William Watt

Aug 19, 2020

On Wednesday, August 19, 2020, William "Randy" Watt made his transformation from this Earth to the loving arms of his Father at the age of 79. Randy was born on March 25, 1941, in Jackson, MS, the son of the late Robert and Cecile Cade Watt. On October 14, 1960, he married his high school sweetheart, Melva Richardson Watt....

Pauline LeBlanc

Aug 19, 2020

Pauline LeBlanc, age 92 of Diamondhead, Mississippi passed away on Aug 19, 2020. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Gulfport, transferred her to Greenwood Funeral Home, New Orleans, LA.

Beverly Fayard

Aug 18, 2020

Beverly Ann Conn Fayard went home to her heavenly family on August 18, 2020. Beverly was born on July 10, 1944. She was one of ten siblings. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph A. Fayard, Sr; her parents, Albert F. Conn and Invy Ladner Conn; sisters, Carol Jordan, Gayle Gonzales, and Brenda Necaise. She is survived by...

William Bissett

Aug 18, 2020

William “Bill” Cameron Bissett, an aerospace engineer and U.S. army veteran, went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, August 18th, 2020 at the age of 86 at the VA Hospital in Biloxi, Mississippi. Bill was a native of Wyandotte, Michigan and had fond memories of his time there and as a child in Nova Scotia, Canada. William and...

Carol Urban

Aug 18, 2020

Carol Urban, age 85 of Gulfport, passed away on Aug 18, 2020. She is being transferred to Busch Funeral Home in Parma, OH.

Mr. Francis Manning

Aug 17, 2020

Mr. Francis Michael Manning, age 72, and a resident of Gulfport, MS, passed away on Saturday August 15, 2020 at the VA Medical Center in Biloxi. Mr. Manning was a native of Pensacola, FL and had been a resident of Gulfport for the past 16 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. His hobbies included coin collecting...

Josephine Lormand

Aug 17, 2020

Josephine Lormand of Diamondhead, Mississippi passed away on Aug 17, 2020. She was transferred to Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70816

Randall Reynolds

Aug 17, 2020

Randall Reynolds of Kiln, Mississippi passed away on Aug 17, 2020. He was transferred to Chauvin Funeral Home, Houma, LA.

Dorothy "Dot" Allen Collins

Aug 17, 2020

Dorothy Woodcock Allen Collins, age 90, of Long Beach, passed away on August 17, 2020.   Dorothy was born November 3, 1929, in Long Beach, and was a faithful member of Antioch Baptist Church.   For many years she worked alongside her sisters at Lois’ Flower Shop in Long Beach.  She was blessed with and raised five boys who truly believe...

Kenneth White

Aug 15, 2020

Kenneth White, age 81, passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2020.

RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Gulfport, transferred Mr. White to Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, MS.

Robert Morgan

Aug 15, 2020

Robert Louis Morgan, age 84 of Gulfport, passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2020. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Gulfport, is serving the family.

Irma Ulrich

Aug 15, 2020

Irma Jane Ulrich, age 78, passed away on August 15, 2020. She is preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Santinelli; husband, Jack Ulrich; granddaughter, Janna “Lexee” Ulrich; and daughter-in-law, Jimmie Ruth Ulrich. She is survived by four children, Jack Ulrich, Diana Ladner (Dale), Wayne Ulrich, Gary Ulrich (Sunny); seven grandchildren, Josh Ulrich, Jillian Ladner, Wayne Ulrich,...