OBITUARIES

Dr. Cecil Graham

Feb 9, 2020

Dr. Cecil Cleveland Graham, age 85 of Pass Christian, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2020 in Picayune.

Dr. Graham was born in Conehatta, MS to Earl and Sarah Thornton Graham.  He graduated from Northeast Louisiana as a pharmacist and later earned his M.D. from LSU.

He was an Army Veteran and was on the...

Laura Contreras

Feb 9, 2020

Obituario

Laura Contreras Olvera.  (1980-2020)

Residente en Biloxi, Ms. Falleció el Domingo 9 de febrero de

2020. Rodeada de su Familia.

Laura: Nació el 10 de Octubre de 1980 en Saltillo, Coah. México. Creció en la colonia Águila de Oro. Zona Centro. Con su papa  Sr. Erasmo Contreras. (+), su hermano...

Robert Beauvais, Sr.

Feb 9, 2020

Robert Frank Beauvais, Sr., age 88, of Pass Christian, passed away on Feb. 9, 2020.

Robert was born in New Orleans to Newton Edward and Mathilde Martin Beauvais.  He served in the United States Army during the Korean War, was a truck driver for 37 years, and was a Hancock County Sheriff’s Department Auxiliary Deputy.

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Ralph Boykin

Feb 9, 2020

Ralph Boykin, age 99, of Biloxi, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2020.

Mr. Boykin was born on May 20, 1920 in Butler, Alabama.  He spent his childhood in the Coyt Community near Waynesboro, MS.  He was a resident of Biloxi since 1941.

Ralph received his BS degree in Business Administration with a major in...

John Viguerie

Feb 8, 2020

John Carroll Viguerie, 75, a native of Montegut, Louisiana, and longtime resident of Houma, Louisiana, and Diamondhead, Mississippi, passed away on February 8th, 2020 at his residence in Biloxi, Mississippi.

Visitation will be held on February 29th, 2020 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Montegut, Louisiana, from 9:00 am until noon, Rosary at 10 am, Mass at...

Carolyn DeIorio

Feb 8, 2020

Mrs. Carolyn Aldridge De l orio, age 77, a longtime resident of Biloxi, MS, passed away at her home on Saturday, February 8, 2020.

Carolyn Pearl Aldridge was born on the first anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1942, to the late M.N. “Nick” and Belma Waldrup Aldridge in Pope, MS, a small north...

Mary Taylor

Feb 7, 2020

Mary Joyce Taylor, a lifelong resident of Gulfport, Mississippi, died on Friday, February 7, 2020.  She was 92 years old.

Mary Joyce loved her Gulf Coast home. In her long life there, she worked at the local newspaper, was a photographer’s assistant, and clerked at Sears and a grocery store in Bayou View. She completed her work life...

Makenna Saucier

Feb 7, 2020

Makenna Brooke Saucier, age 2, went to be with Jesus on February 7, 2020.

She was preceded in death by her great-grandfathers, Donnie R. Jack Ladner and Ora Cuevas; and great-grandmother, Marie Saucier.

She is survived by her parents, Wayne and Chelsea Saucier; her grandparents, Wayne and Tina Saucier, E.J. and Shelly Garriga; great-grandparents, Julia...

Lois Helbert

Feb 7, 2020

Loving Wife,  Mother and Friend Lois Elaine Ladner Bell Helbert is gone from our home but not our hearts.

Lois Was born November 9, 1937 at King Daughters Hospital in Gulfport Mississippi. She was preceded in death by parents Clayton Ira Ladnier and Hattie Ladner; her son, Reece Edward Helbert II; sisters, Sylvia Phyllis Reese and Linda Gail Hayes....

David Bowman, Sr.

Feb 6, 2020

David Bowman, Sr., age 79, of Lakeshore, passed away on February 6, 2020.  The RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Kiln DeLisle Rd., is serving the family. ww.riemannfamily.com

Sandy Davenport

Feb 6, 2020

MSgt Sandy Davenport, USAF, Ret., age 90, of Saucier, passed away on February 6, 2020. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Thelma Davenport; and wife, Earlyne Davenport; his parents, John and Myrtle Davenport; 5 brothers, Jack, Lloyd, Wilbur, Harold, and Jim Davenport; a sister, Dorothy Weiman; a granddaughter, Skye Davenport; and a grandson, Rob Davenport. Survivors include...

Linda Goff

Feb 6, 2020

Linda Diane Allshouse Goff, age 66, of Gulfport, passed away at her home on February 6, 2020.

Linda graduated from Harrison County High School in 1972 with honors.  She was employed at the SunHerald as a morning paper carrier, then Deluxe Cleaners, the Harrison County DHS and finally worked for the State of Mississippi Division of Medicaid...

Kellie Ziegler

Feb 5, 2020

Kellie Gallagher (Ziegler), age 52, of Kiln, passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2020.

Kellie loved her home of Delisle. She cherished family and friends and marveled over nieces and nephews. Kellie believed in laughter, puns and sharing jokes. She loved music, dancing, dogs and cats. A stranger to no one, leaving great memories and smiles. Though she...

James Gaunt, Jr.

Feb 5, 2020

James W. Gaunt, age 70 of Gulfport, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2020.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Williams and Opal Williams; and a sister, Teresa June Thornton.

James is survived by the love of his life, Sylbia Stewart; siblings, Neena Montz, Sarah Henry, Henry Williams, Randy Williams, Michael Williams,...

Ethel Sullivan

Feb 5, 2020

Ethel Louise Legg Sullivan, age 78, passed away on February 5, 2020. She was a lifelong resident of Gulfport. She is preceded in death by her mother, Margarette Jackson Legg and father, Robert Jathon “R.J.” Legg’ son, Benny Roy Lassabe Jr.; daughter, Betina Darlene Lassabe; and her brother Robert James “Jimmy” Legg of Long Beach. She is survived by...

John "Johnny" Byrd

Feb 3, 2020

John D. “Johnny” Byrd, T.N., age 76, of Biloxi, passed away at his home on February 3, 2020.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Edgar and Helen Byrd; and 2 brothers, Curtis Byrd and David Byrd.

He is survived by a daughter, Tara Pease (Chuck); a son, Jonathan Byrd (Ginger); his siblings, Pat...

James Deters

Feb 3, 2020

Age 80, passed away on February 3, 2020 in Biloxi, MS. At this time, no services are planned. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Rd. Gulfport is serving the family. www.riemannfamily.com

Nancy Sedor

Feb 3, 2020

Nancy Lee Sedor, age 63 and a resident of Pass Christian, MS, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2020 at Driftwood Nursing Home in Gulfport.

Nancy never met a stranger and she would always leave you laughing or smiling. She would open her home to anyone in need and she had a passion for helping people in...

Clarence Perry

Feb 3, 2020

Clarence “Clay” Walter Perry, age 63, passed away on February 3, 2020 in Saucier, MS.

He is preceded in death by his parents, William and Mary Perry, and four brothers, Gary Perry, Homer “Tiny” Oglialoro, John “Johnny” Oglialoro, Jimmy D. Perry.

He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Jacqueline “Jackie” Perry; one daughter,...

Gale Hinman

Feb 3, 2020

Mrs. Gale Hinman, age 93, of Long Beach, passed away on February 3, 2020.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin Hinman; her parents, Ben and Lucy Steele; her brothers, Roy, James, and Marvin; and her sister, Maudie.

She leaves behind her daughter, Vicki Meshell Ladner (Rickey) of Long Beach; her son, Ronnie...