OBITUARIES

Carolyn Reeves

May 23, 2020

Linda Carolyn Reeves, age 75, of Gulfport, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2020.

Carolyn was retired and enjoyed quilting, traveling, and making candy with family and friends. She was the glue of her family. She hosted family gatherings and took care of her family and friends anytime they needed help. She loved her family and her family...

Dixie Alexander

May 23, 2020

Dixie Lanair Johnson Alexander, age 82, of Gulfport, passed away at home on May 23, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. James Carroll Johnson and Mrs. Thelma Louise Johnson; a sister, Georgey Carol Johnson; her son, Dr. James Jeffrey Alexander; and most recently, her husband of 62 years, Dr. Lewis Edward Alexander, Sr. Dixie was...

Donald Johnson

May 23, 2020

Donald R. Johnson, age 71, of El Dorado, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2020.

He was born December 20, 1948. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War and retired as a Petty Officer Second Class.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard Abel Johnson and Vera (Johnston) Johnson....

Odell Cuevas, Jr.

May 23, 2020

Odell J. Cuevas, Jr., age 73, of Saucier, passed away on May 23, 2020. Mr. Cuevas was born in Pass Christian to Odell J. Cuevas, Sr. and Hazel Dean Woodcock Cuevas. He was a dedicated hard worker who would give the shirt off his back to anyone in need. He will be remembered as an avid Saints fan, a...

G. Edward Shively

May 22, 2020

G. Edward Shively, age 81, passed away Thursday, May 22, 2020, at his home in Kiln, MS of natural causes. Mr. Shively was a retired Omaha, NE firefighter. He was preceded in death by his father, G. Edward Shively, Sr.; mother, Sylvia Lesac; sister, Pat Wolff. He is survived by his wife, Peggy Joann Shively; sister, Carol (Jim) Dross...

Diane Worland

May 22, 2020

Diane Worland of Gulfport, Mississippi passed away on May 22, 2020. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Ralph Carter

May 22, 2020

Ralph Eugene Carter, 71, of Gautier passed away peacefully on Friday, May 22, 2020 in Ocean Springs.  A native of Laurel, Mississippi, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance from the University of Southern Mississippi.  Most recently, he served as Chief Financial Officer for Knight Abbey Printing in Biloxi.  His hobbies included tennis and gardening.

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Daniel Smith

May 21, 2020

Daniel Richard Smith, age 77 of Gulfport, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2020.

He was preceded in death by his father, Russel Smith; his mother, Patricia Norman; and his son, Greg Smith.

Dan is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Lynn Smith; his children, Terri Holmes (Bob), Kelly Parchem (Don), Richard Smith...

Rachelen Lien

May 19, 2020

Rachelen Jones Lien passed away on May 19, 2020 at the Covenant Home, New Orleans at the age of 88 -- the same number as the keys on a piano. A native of Gulfport MS and a longtime resident of New Orleans, she was preceded in death by her parents, James Oatis Jones and Ary Wade Jones, her sister...

Margaret Klawinski

May 19, 2020

Margaret M. Klawinski, age 78 of Gulfport, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2020.

She was originally a native of Andalusia, AL.  Margaret retired from Sears.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John B. “Jack” Klawinski; her son, Brian Hart; her parents, Lucious and Arlie Mason; and her brothers, Louis H. Mason and...

Roger Shaw

May 18, 2020

Roger Falconer Shaw, Jr. October 7, 1921 – May18, 2020 Passionate about family, football, sea and sky, Dr. Roger Falconer Shaw, Jr. “Happy” was born in New Orleans to the late Thelma McChesney Shaw Dudley and Roger Falconer Shaw, Sr. and brother of the late Captain Tiley Shaw. Crossing the bar May 18, 2020, he is survived by his...

Jerry Necaise

May 18, 2020

Jerry Anthony Necaise, age 75 of Kiln, MS, passed away Monday, May 18, 2020. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Necaise; his parents, Herbert and Emma Necaise; and his siblings, Donald Necaise, Liston Necaise, Bobbie Ladner, and Thelma Shiyou. He is survived by his children, Russell Necaise, Brian Necaise, and Judson (Jessica) Necaise; his grandchildren Brandon...

Todd Frizzell

May 17, 2020

Todd Frizzell, age 54, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2020 in Gulfport, MS.

He was preceded in death by his father, Pat Frizzell; and his son, Michael Pittman.

Todd is survived by his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Charles O’Connell; his brother, Ace Frizzell; his sisters, Bess Schuhr and Jennifer O’Connell; his step-mother, Cindy Frizzell;...

Mary Sierveld

May 16, 2020

Mary was a kind and gentle lady. She always had a positive outlook on life and was a very giving person. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church in Diamondhead. She was born August 15, 1942 in Milwaukee, WI to Alice and Felix Nowak. Mary died on May 16, 2020 in Diamondhead, MS while sleeping, it was very unexpected....

Lawson Gallotte

May 16, 2020

Lawson “Larry” Emerson Gallotte, Jr., 82, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on the morning of Saturday, May 16th. He is preceded in death by his parents, Lawson Emerson Gallotte, Sr. and Frances Maxine Sherrell Gallotte. Larry was born on December 17, 1937 in Brookhaven, MS. He served in the United States Army from 1956-1959. Most...

Jean Watson

May 16, 2020

Jean Watson, age 92, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2020. Jean was born in Harlan County, KY. By age 18, both her parents had passed away, so she boarded a bus and headed to Detroit. There she met John Watson, whom she married. They remained married for 66 years, until his death in 2019. They bought their first...

Dr. Fred Lowe, Jr.

May 16, 2020

Fred Lowe, Jr. of Santa Rosa Beach, Florida passed away on May 16, 2020. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here. There will be a Memorial Service held at a later date.

Ronald Dye

May 16, 2020

Ronald Keith Dye, age 73, passed away Saturday, May 16, 2020, in Gulfport, MS. Born September 12, 1946, he was a native and lifelong resident of Gulfport. Ronnie, as he was called, was a Master Carpenter and Home Builder on the Mississippi Coast for over 50 years. He was a Mason, Shriner, and Jester. He had many talents, like being...

Geraldine Gremillion

May 16, 2020

Jeri Gremillion, age 88, of Pass Christian, passed away on May 16, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Gremillion; her parents, Wallace and Lela Givens; 2 sisters, Wallene Smith and Nell Ritchie; and a brother, Bob Givens. Survivors include her children, Darrell (Kathleen) Gremillion, Atlanta, GA, Kenneth (Hong) Gremillion, Can Tho, Vietnam, and J.J. (Rick)...

Charles "Charlie" Traylor

May 16, 2020

Charles "Charlie" Traylor, age 2, of Pass Christian passed away on May 16, 2020 in Pass Christian. Charlie was a miracle from the day he was conceived. He was as funny as his daddy and had his mommy’s heart of gold. He made everyone laugh and was the apple of our eye. In his 2 short years he brought...