OBITUARIES

Sharon Fayard

Jan 1, 2020

Sharon Louise Stevenson Fayard, age 70, a native of Biloxi, MS and longtime resident of Gulfport (Brentwood Community), passed away in Gulfport on Sunday, April 26, 2020.

She was preceded in death by her son, John Douglas Fayard; her grandson's Collin Fayard and Dylan Cory; her parents, Doug and Louise Stevenson; her mother-in-law, Verna L. Peterson; two siblings...

Nancy Lincks

Jan 1, 2020

Nancy Jeanneane Battise Lincks, age 46, a native of Biloxi, MS and a longtime resident of Vancleave, MS passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 in Mobile, AL.

She is preceded in death by her mother, Gloria Powell Sisler; her father, Rufus Battise; her step-mother, Kathy Battise; step-father, Frank Sisler; and her sister Christine Battise Park.

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Joyce Parsons

Jan 1, 2020

Joyce Dean Parsons age 71, of Saucier, MS passed away on 11/12/2020 in Gulfport, MS.

She was preceded in death by her loving and devoted husband Warren Louis Parsons, Sr. in 1988.

She is survived by husband and loving partner, Robert H. Chaney of 30 years and was nothing less than the same to him;...

Annette Mares

Jan 1, 2020

Annette Rose Martorano Mares, age 74 of Biloxi MS, passed away on May 4, 2020.

She was a native of Sopris, Colorado & a longtime resident of Biloxi, MS.

Annette was preceded in death by her parents, Mike & Rose Martorano; her husband, Gilbert Mares; sisters, Joan Grammer & Jody Holcomb; son, Frank Mares;stepson Gilbert...

Lawrence Stewart

Jan 1, 2020

Lawrence Christopher “Chris” Stewart, age 63 of Gulfport, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2020.

He was preceded in death by his father, Lawrence “Burlan” Stewart (USAF Retired); and his sister, Mary Anne Stewart.

Chris is survived by his wife of 35 years, Alice Newman Stewart; his mother, Anna Stewart; his children, Timothy Arthur Stewart...

Thomas Bolton

Jan 1, 2020

Thomas Lee Bolton, age 67, passed away on January 12, 2020 in New Orleans, LA.

He was born in Belmont, MS and was a resident of Vancleave.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Wydell Bolton; son, Daniel Bolton; sister, Myra Moody; and brother, William Bolton.

He is survived by...

William Copeland

Jan 1, 2020

William Andrew “Andy” Copeland age 65, a native of Austin, TX and long-time resident of Long Beach, MS., passed away on November 8, 2020 in Gulfport, MS. Andy was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil M. and Frances W. Copeland. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 47 years, Tina D. Copeland; his son Christopher...

Milton Battise

Jan 1, 2020

Mr. Milton Charles Battise, age 67, passed away in Gulfport, MS on January 21, 2020.  At Milton's request, no services will take place.

RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 13872 Lemoyne Blvd., at Washington Ave., in West Jackson County is proudly serving the Battise Family.

Sign our register, share condolences and memories, here at www.riemannfamily.com

Michael Bankester

Dec 31, 2019

Michael Bankester of Saucier, Mississippi passed away on Dec 31, 2019. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Frazier Looney

Dec 31, 2019

Frazier L. “Les” Looney, age 82 of Gulfport, passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2019 in Montgomery, AL.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Joyce Looney.

Les is survived by a daughter, Anita Jones (Clark) of Montgomery; and a son, Paul Looney (Becky) of Gulfport; a sister, Beverly Turman; grandchildren,...

Miguel Barraza

Dec 31, 2019

Miguel Joseph Barraza, age 43 of native of Slidell, LA and resident of Pass Christian, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2019.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Freddie and Mathilda Daigle and Onesimo and Josefa Barraza; his first love, Tearziah Mary Deschamp; and grandson, Holden Michael Barraza.

Miguel is survived by his wife...

Gerald "Jerry" Ritchie

Dec 31, 2019

Gerald “Jerry” Thomas Ritchie, age 80, passed away at his home, in Ocean Springs, MS on December 31, 2019.

Mr. Ritchie was a native of New Orleans. He graduated from Terrebonne High School in Houma, LA in 1957 and from LSU in 1961 with a degree in history. He was the Bookstore Director at University of Pennsylvania,...

Thomas Walle

Dec 30, 2019

Thomas M. Walle, age 99, of Kiln, passed away on December 30, 2019, in Kiln.

Arrangements are pending at the RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Pass Christian.

Vernon Dove

Dec 30, 2019

Vernon Keith Dove was born in a small town in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, July 26, 1936, as the first child of Virginia Vail Dove and Laverne Eugene “Babe” Dove. He was raised on a farm where family, faith, fun, and a strong work ethic framed his early life. He had two brothers born there, Max “Mickie”...

Rick Gaston

Dec 29, 2019

James Rickey “Rick” Gaston, age 65, of Gulfport, passed away on December 29, 2019.

Rick was born in Gulfport.  He served in the U.S.M.C. and retired from law enforcement where he worked as Warden of the Harrison County Detention Center and later the Warden of Mobile Metro Jail. He was a parishioner of St. Thomas the Apostle...

Alvira Harper

Dec 29, 2019

Ms Alvira Harper, age 87, of Gulfport, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2019, in Gulfport, MS.

Alvira was a great mother and sweet person. She had her ups and downs like everyone else, we just wish she could have had more of the ups in her time here. Hopefully now shes in a place where shes blessed...

Ernest Reed

Dec 29, 2019

Ernest Lee Reed, Sr., age 82 of Gulfport, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2019.

Ernest, also known as “Jive”, was born on March 18, 1937, in Port Gibson, MS to Will and Mary Reed.  Following his older brother, Walter, he relocated to Gulfport, MS.  On December 3, 1961, he married Jannie McClendon and brought to fruition...

Guy Bowie

Dec 29, 2019

Mr. Guy Bowie, age 90, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2019 in Gulfport, MS.  Arrangements are pending with RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road Gulfport.  Share memories, condolences and photos at www.riemannfamily.com

Dorothy Jones

Dec 29, 2019

Dorothy Jones, age 86, of Biloxi, passed away on December 29, 2019 in Gulfport.

Dorothy was a native of the United Kingdom and a resident of Biloxi.  She loved and lived for her sons, their families and her friends.

Mrs. Jones is preceded in death by her first husband, Michael M. Knowles; and her second...

Andrew "Andy" Cutler

Dec 28, 2019

Andrew “Andy” Maxwell Cutler, age 72, of Gulfport, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2019.

Andy was a native of Meridian and a long-time resident of Gulfport. He graduated in 1966 from Meridian High School and in 1970 from Mississippi State University. He worked in the Governor’s Division of Job Development and Training under Gov. Waller and Gov....