OBITUARIES

John Van Zile

Apr 27, 2020

John VanZile, 68, beloved family man, passed away April 27th this year of 2020 while surrounded by friends and family. He was a native of New Orleans, currently residing in Saucier, MS attended St. Leo, St. Aloysius and Soule Business College. He was employed by Austal USA for 16 years. He was preceded in death by parents Clarence and...

Julia Cuevas

Apr 27, 2020

Julia Mae Dubuisson Cuevas, age 73, of Pass Christian, passed away on April 27, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ora Joseph Cuevas, Sr.; a great-granddaughter, Makenna Saucier; her parents, Darris and Mable Dubuisson; and a brother, Levere Dubuisson. She is survived by her children, Melanie Dedeaux (Steve), Ora "Buddy" Cuevas, Jr. (Suzannah), Tina Saucier (Wayne), Kenny...

Enola Gay Bailey Kennedy

Apr 27, 2020

Enola Gay Bailey Kennedy, of Gulfport, Mississippi, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2020, at the age of 66.  Mrs. Kennedy was born on May 10, 1953, in Kentucky to Elden and Beatrice Bailey.

She is survived by her husband, Donald Thomas Kennedy, Sr. and two grandchildren, Devin and Katelyn.  She was preceded in death by her son, Donald Thomas...

Bonnie Tompkins

Apr 27, 2020

Bonnie Sue Tompkins, age 77, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2020 surrounded by her family.

Bonnie, was born the Toler, Kentucky.  She was retired from Kmart and enjoyed life.  She loved spending time with her family including her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Ruby...

Byron Hoda

Apr 27, 2020

Byron J. “Buddy” Hoda, age 58, of Kiln, passed away on April 27, 2020. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ruth Hoda; and a son, Joseph Jackson “J.J.” Hoda. He is survived by his children, Jessica Hoda Biando (Allen Roberts) and Brandon Hoda; his father, Charles “Charlie” Hoda; his siblings, Bridgette Ladner, Desmond Hoda, Rhonda Dedeaux, Casey...

Danny Durkee

Apr 27, 2020

BUC Danny Ira Durkee, US Navy Seabee, Ret., age 69, passed away on April 27, 2020 in Gulfport Mississippi. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and uncle. He loved his family and country. Danny was born in Malone, NY to Ira and Ardith Durkee. He was preceded in death by his parents, his son Dennis...

Denise Vance

Apr 26, 2020

Denise L. Vance, age 62 of Gulfport, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2020. Mrs. Vance was preceded in death by her father, Clarence S. “Biggon” Vance, Sr. ; her mother, Mary Evelyn Gorham; and her step father, Barry Gorham. She is survived by her son, Daniel S. Vance; her stepmom, Iola Vance of Buckeye, AZ; her devoted older brother, Stanley...

Patricia Barnett

Apr 25, 2020

Patricia Gale Barnett, age 74, of Pass Christian, passed away on April 25, 2020. Patricia was a native of Tallahassee, FL. She graduated high school and went to cosmetology school. Mrs. Barnett was preceded in by her parents, Elbert and Merle James. Patricia is survived by her husband of 58 years, Shadrach Barnett; her children, Richard Barnett and Robert...

Brandon Burns

Apr 25, 2020

Brandon Burns, age 31, passed away on April 25, 2020 in Gulfport, MS. He was a resident of Gulfport. He is preceded in death by his father, Ricky Burns; grandparents, David and Carol Curtis, clifton and Luceill Burns; and two uncles, Michael Curtis and Robert Burns. He is survived by his mother Dolly Wright; stepfather, Damon Wright; two children,...

Calvin Vogle

Apr 25, 2020

Calvin Edsel Vogle, 86, went home to be with the Lord, on Saturday, April 25th. He passed away peacefully into eternal life with his family by his side at his home.

He attended Success School from first to twelfth grade, graduating high school in 1951. For college he would attend MGCCC, Perkinston campus where he met his...

Mary "Helen" Margiotta

Apr 23, 2020

Mary “Helen” Margiotta, age 81, went to her eternal rest on Thursday, April 23, 2020. Our beloved sister and aunt is survived by her sisters, Marie (Sam) Ladner, Elsie (Gail) Head, and Judy Necaise; her sister-in-law, Rose Mary Ladner; 8 nephews, Elvert “Junior” (Geraldine) Necaise, Kenny (Diane) Necaise, Averil (Kathy) Necaise, Pat (Paulette) Necaise, Charles Necaise, Chris Head, Justin...

Allen Barksdale

Apr 23, 2020

Allen Barksdale of Biloxi, Mississippi passed away on Apr 23, 2020. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Paul Stallard

Apr 23, 2020

Paul Clay Stallard, age 90, passed away on April 23, 2020 in Pass Christian, MS.

He was born on September 19, 1929 in Jeff, Kentucky to Harvey Watson Stallard and Carma Banks Stallard Malone. He was preceded in death by his son, Phillip; his parents; two sisters, Vivian and Beulah; and other friends and loved ones.

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James Prince

Apr 22, 2020

James Thomas Prince, 73, was called to his eternal resting place on April 22, 2020. He entered this world on January 21, 1947, in Clinton, LA, born to J. W. and Ollie Geneva Calton Prince Smith.He was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Barbara Ann Richardson.He is survived by his children, John Prince (wife Ann) of...

Gerald Zulli, Sr.

Apr 22, 2020

Gerald Anthony Zulli, Sr., 63 years old, was called to heaven on April 22, 2020 in Bay St. Louis, MS.

Mr. Zulli was a native of Chalmette, LA. Jerry was a 1975 graduate of Chalmette High School where he obtained the nickname “Zippy” and was recognized for his basketball skills.

Jerry is survived by his...

Charlotte Cuevas

Apr 22, 2020

Charlotte “Buggy” Daniels-Cuevas, 61, passed away on April 22, 2020. Charlotte was a native of Gulfport, MS. She was preceded in death by her 1st husband, Claude Daniels; 2nd husband, Rickie Cuevas; daughter, Karen Fountain; father, Johnny “Johnny boy” Spiers; mother, Mollie Starks; step-father, Bill Starks; brothers, Johnny Spiers and Ernie Spiers; sister Diane Abshire. She is survived by...

Richard Cruthirds

Apr 21, 2020

Richard Earl Cruthirds (Dick) of Saucier, MS passed away on April 21 at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport from complications of the novel coronavirus. Dick was born in Mississippi on December 5, 1949 to parents Stanley and Mildred Cruthirds. Dick was raised in Louisiana and graduated from Leon Godchaux High School in 1967. He then joined the Air Force and...

Sara Arms

Apr 20, 2020

Sara Jane Arms, 69, of Long Beach, MS passed away Monday, April 20, 2020 just weeks after being diagnosed with cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Blanche LeGrone. She is survived by her children, Jamie Arms and his wife, Kathryn, Jessica Redmon and her husband, Blaine; her grandchildren Brody and Barrett Arms, Beau and...

John Carmack

Apr 20, 2020

John Carmack, 66, was called to his eternal resting place on April 20, 2020. He entered this world on April 12,1954 in Ohio, born to Arthur and Miriam Carmack. Cremation has been entrusted to Riemann Family Funeral Homes.

Connie Thompson

Apr 20, 2020

Connie Thompson joined her Heavenly Father on April 20th, 2020. Connie is survived by her sister, Wren Manners and her brother, Bill Thompson and 8 nieces and nephews. The family will hold a private gathering at a later date.

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

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