OBITUARIES

Michele Ladner

Jul 21, 2020

Michele Lynn “Miki Lynn” Ladner, age 48 of Kiln, passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2020. She was a member of Bayou Talla Fellowship of Kiln. She was a devout Christian a devoted home-maker. She was preceded in death by her father, Arnold Michael Mauffray; three nephews, Brian Simolke, Brennan Simolke, and Calvin Hoda; her mother in law, Sandra...

Margie Carney

Jul 20, 2020

Margie “Gran” Delaney Carney passed away Monday, July 20, 2020. She is preceded in death by daughter, Dianne Carney Mozingo and son, Charles Gregory Carney. Mrs. Carney is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, Charles Carney; son-in-law, Dan Mozingo; grandchildren, Trent Mozingo, Gregory D. Carney, Caroline Carney, and Victor Paul Polito, Kimberly Dawn Mozingo, and Tamara Joy...

Jerry Strickland

Jul 20, 2020

Jerry Norman Strickland, age 77, of Gulfport, passed away on July 20, 2020.

RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Gulfport, is serving the family.

Bobby Armstrong

Jul 20, 2020

Bobby Wayne Armstrong, 67, of Gulfport, MS, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Monday, July 20, 2020.

He was born on May 17, 1953 in Calhoun County, MS to Mary and O.D. Armstrong. He and his brother, James, joined the U.S. Army at young ages, where Bobby served two years, part of which was being...

Jerry Strickland

Jul 20, 2020

Jerry Norman Strickland, aged 77 passed away July 20, 2020 due to complications from heart surgery. He is survived by his only child Heather Strickland-deLapouyade. Mr. Strickland graduated from William Carey College in 1966. He then joined the US Marine Corps where he proudly served for 6 years. He went on to receive his master’s degree in social work...

Zachary Martin

Jul 19, 2020

Zachary John Martin, age 63 of Gulfport, MS, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis Martin, Jr. and the former Mary Ruth Francis; two brothers, Christopher Martin and Gabriel Martin; and one sister, Tanya Martin Broussard. Zachary is survived by his wife, Sherrie Egans Martin of Gulfport, MS; two daughters,...

Joseph Neckels

Jul 19, 2020

Joseph Bo Neckels, age 15, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2020 in Biloxi. Joseph enjoyed watching the New Orleans Saints, playing football and spending time with his family. He is survived by his parents, Scott and Christina Neckels of Biloxi; brothers, Jozie and Jaden Neckels both of Biloxi; grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

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Lora Youngblood

Jul 19, 2020

Lora Lee Youngblood, age 92, of Long Beach, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2020. Lora graduated from Pascagoula High School and worked for Mississippi Power, where she retired as an administrative assistant. After retirement, she became the secretary at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church. She loved dancing, traveling, and being a part of Accordion Krewe of Gemini. She...

Wilma Gladney

Jul 18, 2020

Wilma Jean Brewer Gladney was born December 9, 1937, in Anniston, AL, to Rev. Earl Brewer and Lyda Estelle Ball Brewer. She brought the brightest light into her family and this world from the day she was born until the day she departed this life on July 18, 2020. She leaves behind a host of family and friends who...

Erin Miller

Jul 18, 2020

Erin Miller of Henderson, Nevada passed away on Jul 18, 2020. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Kathleen Dietz

Jul 18, 2020

Kathleen Dietz of Saucier, Mississippi passed away on July 18, 2020.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Ross Wayne Dietz; her parents, Frederick and Celestia McQueen; and her siblings. She is survived by her 3 children, Kathy O'Connor of Dallas, TX, John Chris Dietz of Saucier, and Ross Jeffery Dietz (Aleshia) of...

Victor Tilley

Jul 17, 2020

Victor V. Tilley, Jr., age 85 of Gulfport, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 17, 2020, in the care of St. Joseph Hospice. Vic, affectionately known to those closest to him, as Daddy Vic, was born on August 23, 1934, in Paris, Arkansas, to Victor V. Tilley, Sr. and Mary Blanche Goss Tilley. Growing up in Indianola, MS, Vic...

Emma Wimberly

Jul 17, 2020

Emma Mae (Long) Wimberly, age 85, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2020, at her home in Gulfport, MS surrounded by her family and friends while in the care of Kare in Home Hospice. Emma was born on February 24, 1935, in Richmond Kentucky to Willie and Willie Mae Long. She graduated from Model High School in 1952 and...

Marie Reeves

Jul 17, 2020

Age 79, passed away July 17, 2020. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME,  11280 Three Rivers Rd., Gulfport served the family.

Smith Brown

Jul 17, 2020

Mr. Smith Joel Brown, age 86, of Diamondhead, MS, passed away Friday, July 17, 2020 in Gulfport.

Mr. Brown is survived by his wife, Kaarin C. Brown of Diamondhead; two children,   Jennifer L. Brown and Lindsay S.Brown of Perkinston, MS; a brother, Parker H. Brown and wife, Caroline of California; and several nieces and nephews.

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Gerald (Jerry) Lyons

Jul 17, 2020

Jerry Lyons, age 60, passed away Friday, July 17, 2020. He was a life-long resident of Biloxi and a graduate of Notre Dame High School Class of 1977. Jerry retired from Parks and Recreation Dept. with the City of Ocean Springs. His love of sports was undeniable. Jerry was involved in youth sports for many years. He coached pee...

Leonidas Christodoulou

Jul 17, 2020

Leonidas Christodoulou 83, of Ocean Springs, MS was called home to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, July 17, 2020. Mr. Christodoulou was born in Starke, FL and then moved to New Orleans, LA before settling in Gulfport, MS in 1947. It was here that he eventually met the love of his life Donna (Hoyt)...

Scott Blount

Jul 17, 2020

Scott James Blount, age 61, of Gulfport, passed away on July 17, 2020, I Slidell, LA.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Amelia “Metzie” Blount and James O. Blount and Catherine Blount.

Scott is survived by his loving wife of 23 years, Debbie Blount; his daughter, Katelyn (Michael) Lowery; 2 brothers, Steven (Nancy)...

Zachary Andrews

Jul 17, 2020

Zachary Andrews of Biloxi, Mississippi passed away on Jul 17, 2020. The family may have memorial services at a later date.

Dorothy Trent

Jul 17, 2020

It is with immeasurable sadness that the family of Dorothy M. Trent must announce her passing on July 17, 2020 at the age of 88. She was a resident of Pass Christian, Mississippi. Dorothy (Dottie) was preceded in death by her beloved husband Lenoard Trent; her parents William and Lula Day; her sister Kathleen Gierhart; her brothers Bob and Ed...