OBITUARIES
Mary Jane Green Christman
May 11, 2024
Mary Jane Christman, 91, died peacefully at home on May 11, 2024 surrounded by her family.
Mary Jane was born on December 11, 1932 in Houston, Texas. Her parents moved back to her father’s family home in Bay St. Louis when Mary Jane was in the first grade. There they shared the house with her grandfather, aunt and uncle, and several...
Linda Kay Ribe
May 11, 2024
Linda Dellinger Ribe, 65, formerly of Nashville, passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Mississippi. She was born in Charlotte, North Carolina on October 22, 1958, to the late Robert and Nellie Dellinger. Linda was a military wife for 23 years as her husband, Robert, proudly served in the United States Air Force. Linda and Bob shared a passion...
Kenneth E. Ladner
May 11, 2024
Kenneth E. Ladner, beloved husband, father, son, and friend, passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024, in his hometown of Gulfport, Mississippi. He was born on May 18, 1943, to Kenneth and Gertrude Ladner, and was a lifelong resident of the MS Gulf Coast, residing in Saucier.Kenneth led a fulfilling life dedicated to his work and passion for the outdoors....
Mark Eugene Giuffria
May 9, 2024
Mark Eugene Giuffria, a loving father and devoted friend, passed away on May 9, 2024. He was born on January 28, 1956, and throughout his life, he brought joy to all those who knew him. Mark's career was marked by his work as an electrician specializing in building oil well platforms offshore. Alongside this trade, Mark always loved the culinary world...
Gloria Jean Mitton
May 9, 2024
Gloria Jean Mitton, age 77, passed away on May 9, 2024 in Gulfport, Mississippi.
Gloria was born in Gulfport, but lived around the world as an Army Brat. She graduated Orleans American High School in Orleans, France. She worked many years as librarian and substitute teacher at St. Michael’s School in Silver Spring, Maryland. Gloria returned to Gulfport in 2009 and...
Roger Lee Magnuson
May 9, 2024
Roger Lee Magnuson, 84, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, May 9, 2024. He is preceded in death by his parents, Edna and Leslie Magnuson. He is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Irma Magnuson; his children, Scot Magnuson (Karolina), Troy Magnuson (Kelly Hayes), Terry Magnuson (Autumn), and Sam Mulcahey; his siblings Larry Magnuson (Nina), and Sam Davis;...
Amber Renee' Poley
May 8, 2024
Amber Renee' (Perez) Poley, passed away on May 8, 2024, in Biloxi, Mississippi. She was born on June 3, 1981, in Clarksville, Tennessee. Amber was known for her quick wit and loyalty to her family and friends. Amber had a passion for dancing and listening to music daily, finding joy in these simple pleasures. Besides her hobbies, she...
Kynlee Alahni Laurent
May 8, 2024
Kynlee Alahni Laurent, age 5 weeks, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 in Gulfport, MS.
She is survived by her parents, Jayda Ladner and Randall Laurent, Jr.; big brother, Kyson Laurent; grandparents, Ashley Ladner, Kim Laurent, Randall Laurent, Sr.; great grandparents, Rusty Ladner, Charlotte Tanksley, Clarence Bell, Gregory Laurent, Maythelyn Laurent, and Georgia Bean; aunts, Kayla Ladner, Londyn Ladner, Aliyah...
Doris Helen Gregory
May 8, 2024
Doris Helen Gregory, age 84, of Picayune, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in Wiggins.She is preceded in death by her former husbands, Robert "Bob" Gregory and Marshall R. Miller; and her parents, Dan and Lorena Bond.Doris is survived by her sons, Marshall R. Miller, Marshall D. Miller (Lisa), Michael Miller (Kim), and Christopher Miller (Janet); her daughters, Brenda...
Marsha Jim Watson
May 8, 2024
Marsha Jim Watson, age 87, of Gulfport, Mississippi passed away May 8, 2024.She was preceded in death by her husband, David of 66 years; and her sons, David and Robert.Marsha is survived by her son, Alan (Dee Aine) Watson; daughter-in-law, Nancy Watson; brother, Lennox (Shiela) Bower; granddaughter, Amanda (Ian) Scroubelos; and great grandchildren, Birdie, Millie, Maisie, and Betsy Scroubelos.Born in...
Carleen Denise Spain
May 7, 2024
Carleen Denise Spain - Late of Ocean Springs, known to her loved ones as Denise touched the lives of many with her kindness and gentle spirit. She was called to her heavenly home on May 7, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love and that will forever be remembered. Denise was born on October 5, 1958, in the Philippines. She brought...
Leslie Patricia Brown Garner
May 7, 2024
Leslie Patricia Brown Garner, age 76 of Ocean Springs, passed away Monday, May 6, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Eolia an Albert Brown, and her grandmother, Pearl Seymour.
Ms. Garner is survived by her children, Kelli (Jason) Ashley and Kyle (Karen) Garner; her sister, Robin (Gary) Robison; and her grandchildren, Nichole Robison, Emily Garner and Jay and Bo...
Clinton Earl Matthews
May 7, 2024
Clinton Earl Matthews, age 64, of Diamondhead, passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2024.He is preceded in death by his father, William Matthews, Sr.; his brothers, Matt Matthews and Gregory Matthews; and his sister, Veronica Daw Johnson.He is survived by his mother, Peggy Matthews of Pass Christian; his former wife, Cynthia Matthews of Diamondhead; his sons Joshua Matthews of Kiln,...
Calvin Gene Chilton
May 7, 2024
Calvin Gene Chilton, age 77, of Gulfport, passed away on May 7, 2024.
Calvin was born in Piedmont, Missouri on January 16, 1947, to Lloyd and Lillian Chilton. He served in the U.S. Army and retired after 20 years. He then worked as a civilian on Fort Camp Army base as a maintenance man for another 20 years.
Calvin’s hobbies included mechanics,...
Jeremiah Joseph Murphy Stover
May 7, 2024
Jeremiah Joseph Murphy Stover, 21, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2024 in Pass Christian, MS.
He was a wonderful and loving son, brother, grandson, cousin and boyfriend, who will be sadly missed by his family and friends.
Jeremiah was born in Bay St. Louis, MS. on May 6, 2003. He was a kind and gentle soul. He spent his younger years...
John Walter Cox
May 7, 2024
John Walter Cox, age 99, of Pass Christian, passed away on May 7, 2024.Arrangements are pending at the Riemann Family Funeral Home, Long Beach, is serving the family.
Kenneth Wayne Huffman
May 7, 2024
Kenneth Wayne Huffman, a beloved member of the Saucier, MS community, passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at the Biloxi VA Medical Center. Born on August 28, 1949, in Harrisburg, Arkansas, Kenneth led a fulfilling life that touched the hearts of many. Kenneth was known for his dedication to his work as a Truck Driver and...
Timothy R Cox
May 6, 2024
Timothy R. Cox, 53, of Bay St. Louis passed away on May 6th, 2024.He was preceded in death by mother, Connie Richardson(Carver), of Bay St. Louis.Timothy is survived by his ex-wife, Barbara M. Morales; his dad, TJ Cox; his children, Mercedes Cox-Rawlins, James Mosqueda, Derek Morales, and Drake Redondo; his siblings, Thomas Jerry Cox and Terry Cox; his grandchildren, Paige...
Virginia Mary Labre
May 6, 2024
Virginia “Jinny” Labre, age 73 of Ocean Springs, MS., passed away peacefully on May 6, 2024, in Biloxi, MS. She was born on January 31, 1951, to the late William and Wilda (Huff) Labre, who preceded her in death along with her brothers, William Labre, Jr., and Frank Miller.
Jinny was born in Buffalo, NY but moved to Pennsylvania as a...
Mary E. Streaker
May 6, 2024
Mary E. Streaker, age 85 of Saucier, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2024.
She was a native of Cape May County, New Jersey and was employed as a Home Health Aide for over 40 years. She received many awards and certificates during her career.
Mary was preceded in death by her father, George E. Cain; her mother, Mary Callaway; her son,...
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