OBITUARIES

Betty Thompson

Apr 20, 2020

Betty Lou Thompson, a native of Michigan and longtime resident of D'Iberville and Biloxi, MS, passed away on April 20, 2020, in Biloxi, at the age of 88 years old. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mabel and Arnold Potter; two husbands, Donald W. Martin and Arthur R. Thompson; her sister, Marvel Lutton; brothers, Sonny Potter and...

Enid Alexander

Apr 19, 2020

Enid Kathleen Alexander, age 70, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2020 in Gulfport after a courageous battle with cancer. Enid was a native of Long Beach and graduate from Long Beach High in 1967. She worked as a Seamstress most of her adult life. She especially loved her time at Seeman Composites and talked often of her friends there....

Daniel Blakely

Apr 19, 2020

Daniel Leonard Blakely, aged 81, passed away peacefully at his home with his family Sunday evening, April 19, 2020.

A longtime resident of Gulfport, Dan is survived by his wife, Bonnie Blakely and his three daughters: Angela Blakely of Danbury, CT; Debbie Blakely Varnado of Saucier, MS; Orene Blakely Knapp and Son-in-Law Derek of Columbus, GA. Dan...

Irene McCormick

Apr 19, 2020

Irene McCormick, age 87, of Gulfport, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2020 after a lengthy illness.Mrs. McCormick was born in Dunmore, Pennsylvania to Frank and Mary Evanico Zayac. Irene lived in Gulfport, Mississippi for over 50 years.She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, George David McCormick; her parents; her siblings, Mary Zayac, Ann Zayac, Ted...

Richard Ekey

Apr 18, 2020

SMSGT Richard A. Ekey, U.S. Air Force (Retired) age 85, of Saucier, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2020.

Mr. Ekey is survived by his wife, Bettie; his daughter, Karen; and his son, Richard.

Due to COVID-19 Pandemic, a private funeral service, with military honors, will be held Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME,...

Geraldine Besse

Apr 18, 2020

Mrs. Geraldine Marie Besse, age 76, of Waveland, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2020. Mrs. Besse was born in New Orleans, LA on Sept 20, 1943. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Besse Sr.; and her parents, Isabella Besse and Joseph Katz. She is survived by her children Edward Besse Jr. and Brad Besse; daughters-in-law,...

Susan Stewart

Apr 18, 2020

Susan Stewart of Wiggins, Mississippi passed away on Apr 18, 2020.  Riemann Family Funeral Home is serving the family.

Sue Viall

Apr 17, 2020

Zeffie Sue Viall, 72, passed away on April 17, 2020. Mrs. Viall was born in Oak Hill, OH and a resident of Gulfport. She spent 30 years in the gaming industry as an executive in Las Vegas, Colorado, and Mississippi. Mrs. Viall is preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Maxine Coleman. She is survived by her husband,...

Orval Lerch

Apr 17, 2020

Orval “Bill” Monroe Lerch, age 94, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2020 at his residence in Pass Christian. Mr. Bill was native of Beechwoods, PA and resided on the MS Gulf Coast since the 1970’s. He was retired truck driver. He was preceded in death by his parents, George Frank Lerch and Garetta Curry Lerch; sister, Melreida Lerch;...

Leonard Stafford

Apr 16, 2020

On Thursday, April 16th, Leonard Hiram Stafford, loving husband and father of three children, passed away at age 60. Leonard was born in Stuttgart, Germany to Raymond Stafford (Major, USA Ret.) and Shirley (Smith) Stafford. In 1976, Leonard enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, serving for over three years with one year of overseas duty in Japan and...

Wilborn Cuevas

Apr 16, 2020

Wilborn Cuevas, 66, went to meet his savior on April 16, 2020. He entered this world on September 19, 1953 in Hancock County MS, born to Horton and Tresslee Cuevas. Wilborn was preceded in death by his mother and father; and nephew, Mickey Cuevas. He is survived by his wife, Sandra Cuevas; three sisters, Patricia (EJ) Martin, Tressie Carco, and...

David Peterson

Apr 16, 2020

David Kenneth Peterson, age 78, of Pass Christian, passed away on April 16, 2020. He was preceded in death by father, Aven Peterson, mother, Ethel Malley Peterson; and several brothers, Maven, Hayward, Mack, James, and Clayton. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Jeanette Necaise Peterson; his children, Steven Bonner (Carolyn), Crystal Cuevas (Jeffery), and Cristie Holbrook;...

Dr. Daniel Conwill, III

Apr 16, 2020

Daniel Oza “D.O.” Conwill III, 85, of Gulfport passed away peacefully at his home in Pass Christian surrounded by his family on April 16, 2020.

He was born August 2, 1934 in Gulfport.  He graduated from Gulfport High School and Loyola University New Orleans.  After finishing his residency at Charity Hospital in New Orleans he practiced Oral...

James Havicus

Apr 15, 2020

James Havicus, age 81, of Long Beach, passed away on April 15, 2020, at the VA Medical Center in Biloxi. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Lorraine Havicus; a brother, Johnny Havicus, and his wife, Beverly Barrett. Survivors include his children, Cindy Fleet, Philip Medina, Michael Medina, Beverly Negron (Chris), and Michelle Carpenter (Tom); 2...

Anita Hebert

Apr 15, 2020

Anita St.Germain Hebert of Kiln, MS was peacefully called to her eternal resting place Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving daughters. Mrs. Hebert was born in Jeanerette, LA on March 2, 1932 and moved to Kiln, in 1959. She adored her family and was very proud of all of her children, especially the great-great...

Gerald Rossi

Apr 15, 2020

Gerald Richard Rossi, "Jerry", passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2020 while visiting Biloxi, MS at the age of 74. Wherever Jerry went, laughter followed. Though things have been a bit quieter since he said goodbye, his big heart and endearing ways have left an indelible mark on those who loved him.

A lifelong Syracuse resident, Jerry...

John Williams

Apr 15, 2020

Our dear, sweet daddy, John C. Williams, went to Heaven early the morning of Wednesday, April 15, 2020 after more than 88 years on this earth. Daddy was ready to go, as his body had just worn out, and he could not work like he wanted. We can celebrate knowing he is in Heaven with his wife of 60...

Gladys Eastman

Apr 15, 2020

Gladys Patricia Eastman of Gulfport, MS passed away on April 15, 2020. She was 85 years old. Pat was born to Gladys Anna Powell Netterville and William Lee Netterville on November 27, 1934, in McComb, MS where she lived until she met her future husband. Pat was an athlete and played basketball and ran track while in high school....

Louie Porath

Apr 15, 2020

Louie Porath, 73, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2020. Cremation has been entrusted to Riemann Family Funeral Home.

Melanie Fitts

Apr 15, 2020

Melanie Faith Davis Fitts, age 47, of Gulfport, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at St. Joseph Hospice in Gulfport. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Albert Davis and Deloris Evelyn Fore Davis. Survivors include her 4 children, Bradley Allan Fitts & Fiancé, Emily Laird, Michael Wayne Fitts & wife, Mary Beth Fitts, Martha Nicole...