OBITUARIES

Elizabeth Martin

Mar 18, 2020

Mrs. Elizabeth Irene Martin, age 77, passed away on March 18, 2020 in Long Beach, Mississippi. At this time, no services are planned. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 19130 Commission Rd. Long Beach served the family. www.riemannfamily.com

Frankie "Nanny" McManus

Mar 18, 2020

Frankie “Nanny” Darkus King McManus of Gulfport, Mississippi, left this world on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at the age of 89. She passed away at her granddaughter’s home in Long Beach surrounded by her family. Nanny was born on November 13, 1930 in Crystal Springs, Mississippi to the late Benjamin Franklin King and Clara Belle Martin King. She grew...

Peggy Bass

Mar 18, 2020

Peggy Ann Pollard Bass passed away of natural causes on Wednesday, March 18 at the age of 83. She left this Earth peacefully at home surrounded by 2 of her loving daughters. Peggy was born August 2, 1936 in the seaside village of Edenton, NC on the heels of the Great Depression. She was the 4th of 5 daughters....

Doris Mahalak

Mar 17, 2020

Doris Layne Mahalak, 97, passed away on St. Patrick's Day, a date family and friends believe she deliberately orchestrated, as March 17, 1900 was also her mother’s birthday.  The March Irish season was a favorite of this past president of Hibernia Marching Society of Mississippi.

The Gulfport resident and great-great grandmother is known for her volunteerism, civic...

Ronald Michel

Mar 17, 2020

Ronald J. Michel, age 86 of Gulfport passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at his residence.

He is survived by his loving companion of 27 years, Joan A. Robbins; children, Lori Michel, Ronald Michel (Lupe), and Jeffery Michel (Blanca); grandchildren, Aubrey Michel Kane Milani (Robert) and Garrett Michel.

Due to the current health concerns,...

MaryAnne Podlin

Mar 17, 2020

MaryAnne Podlin, age 85 of Long Beach, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2020.

She was a native of Chicago, IL, and after marrying Bernard, she became an Air Force wife for 28 years and was always very supportive and patriotic.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Bernard E. Podlin; her parents,...

Margaret Page-James

Mar 16, 2020

Margaret Ann Page – James, age 57, of Long Beach, MS died on 3-16-2020.

She was preceded in death by father, HL Page, sister, Karen D Wolking, Brother, James Delancy Jr., and grandmother, Florance Brown.

She is survived by her mother, JoAnn Page; her children, Andria Page, Erika Moran, Mitchell Moran II, Chasity Summers; her...

Robert Baxter

Mar 16, 2020

Robert Henry Baxter, age 89, of Logtown, passed away on March 16, 2020, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy Sr. and Gladys Wichard Baxter; his sister and brother-in-law, Virginia Baxter Larroux (Edwin); his brother, Roy Jr., and and his son-in-law, Carey Dedeaux. He is survived by his loving...

Ronald Blacklidge, Jr.

Mar 16, 2020

Ronald Wayne Blacklidge, Jr., age 48, of Gulfport, MS passed away on March 16, 2020. Ronnie was a loving and proud father, a faithful son, brother and uncle, and an encourager who loved his friends well. He was a proud Mississippi Coast native who brought much joy and laughter to everyone he knew. He was a 1990 graduate of...

Brittany Kirkpatrick

Mar 16, 2020

Brittany Anne Kirkpatrick, age 34, of Long Beach, passed away on March 16, 2020.

She was preceded by her mother, Janet Price; and her grandparents, Eunice Melvin and Mr. and Mrs. L.C. Kirkpatrick.

She is survived by her children, Sierra, Dariyan, and Brelyn; her father, Randy Kirkpatrick; a sister, Veronica (George) Holley; aunts and uncles,...

William Pickett

Mar 16, 2020

William Joe Pickett “Billy Joe”, age 86, of Biloxi, passed away on March 16, 2020, at his home.

He is preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Marilyn Blythe Pickett; his parents, Robert and Winnie Brown Pickett and his brothers, Robert and Gary Pickett.

He is survived by his daughters, Vicki Kemp (Randy)...

Raymond Sinopoli

Mar 15, 2020

Raymond Sinopoli, 87 of Gulfport, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 15, 2020 after a hard-fought battle against Parkinson’s Disease. He was surrounded by his loving family.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Hazel Sinopoli; his brothers, Charles, Jr. and Himbert Sinopoli; his beloved wife, Martha Pecoul Sinopoli; his daughter, Debbie Sinopoli, and...

Elizabeth Maguire

Mar 14, 2020

Elizabeth "Betty" Maguire, age 85, of Biloxi passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2020.

Mom was an anchor for the family and there to help whenever and wherever! You taught us so much that has led our lives in a great direction, which now is being passed on to another generation. We are a reflection of what...

Timothy Mohon

Mar 14, 2020

Timothy Van Mohon, age 55, of Biloxi, passed away on March 14, 2020 in Gulfport.

Mr. Mohon, sometimes known as “The Mule”, was a multitalented musician.  He played in the two local bands, the Batnicks, and Change to Eden.  He enjoyed playing Blues and Rock for over 40 years.  He played lead guitar, bass guitar, drums, and...

Linda Allen

Mar 14, 2020

Linda Pratt Allen, age 80, passed away on March 14, 2020, in Gulfport, MS.  Mrs. Allen was born in Wiggins and lived her adult life in Gulfport.

She retired after 25 years as a teacher with the Gulfport School District.  She taught second grade at Central Elementary.

Linda was preceded in death by her parents,...

Linda Allen

Mar 14, 2020

Age 80, passed away Saturday, February 14, 2020. Arrangements are pending with RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Rd, Gulfport. Memories may be shared at www.riemannfamily.com

Rose Lee Burwell

Mar 14, 2020

Rose Lee Leigh Burwell, Gulfport, MS

Rose Lee Leigh Burwell was born in Indianola, Mississippi, April 4, 1959 and returned to her Heavenly Father March 14, 2020.  She was preceded in death by her father, John Talbert Leigh.

Rose Lee is survived by the love of her life, Rusty Rushton; her mother, Lois Lowery Leigh;...

Linda Bishop

Mar 13, 2020

On March 13th, Linda Faye Dyche Bishop, surrounded by her family, passed away at the age of 74. Linda (affectionally known as Memaw or Tutu) fought a courageous battle with colon cancer for 3 years. Flying all over the U.S., experimental trial after experimental trial she defied many Doctors’ diagnoses as she fought her battle with this disease. Linda...

Dr. Bernard Podlin

Mar 13, 2020

Col. Bernard F. Podlin, DDS, MS, USAF, Ret., age 88, of Long Beach, passed away on March 13, 2020.

He was preceded in death byhis parents, Frank and Estelle Podlasinski; a brother, Larry Podlin; 2 sisters, Adeline Sosnowski and Sylvia Dobie; and a grandson, Matthew Gatewood.

He is survived by his loving wife of 63...

Phellman "Phil" Cuevas

Mar 13, 2020

Phellman “Phil” Cuevas, of Pass Christian, MS, age 70, took his journey to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 13, 2020. He was born in Gulfport to Maybin and Luzenia Cuevas on September 18, 1949.

He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Lucille Lizana, Bernice Dedeaux, and Evon McKay; brothers, Floyd...