OBITUARIES
Searle Carson, Jr.
Nov 3, 2019
Searle H. Carson Jr., age 86, of Gulfport, passed away, Sunday, November 3, 2019. Searle was born in Gulfport and graduated from Gulfport High School in 1951. While attending the University of Southern Mississippi, he was drafted into the U.S. Army. He retired from the Army in 1966 and worked for the City of Gulfport until his retirement in 1992....
Sharline Lowrey
Nov 2, 2019
Sharline Lowrey, age 85 and a resident of Diamondhead, passed away Saturday, November 2, 2019. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 19130 Commission Road, Long Beach, is serving the family. Please click here to view the video tribute
Virginia Mergendahl
Nov 2, 2019
Virginia B. Adams Mergendahl, age 83, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2019 in Gulfport. Virginia was born on December 15, 1935 in Lake City, Arkansas. She was of the Baptist faith. She is survived by her children, Karen Cospelich (Fred), Keith Rodgers (Melissa), and Tricia Hodge (Ricky); eight grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. A private service and burial will take...
Randy Newman
Nov 2, 2019
Randy Newman, age 73, of Wiggins, passed away on November 2, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lamar and Nell Newman; and a brother, Jimmie Newman. He is survived by his wife, Gerri Newman; his children, Carla Newman Hilley (Mark), Brandon Newman (Angeline), Loren Newman (Angela), Mike Sullenberger, Cane Sullenberger (Mitzi), and Stephen Sullenberger (Tyler); a brother,...
Eldridge Shiyou
Nov 1, 2019
Eldridge "Tody" Shiyou, age 67, of Bay St. Louis, passed away on November 1, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Crayton Shiyou and Lola Page Shiyou Ladner; a sister, Marie Wallace; 5 brothers, Michael Shiyou, Edward Shiyou, Ronald Shiyou, Norman Shiyou, and Norbert Shiyou. He is survived by his siblings, Ruth Mae Summers, Dolphus Shiyou (Murdy Ann),...
Dalton Kelley
Nov 1, 2019
Dalton "Duncan" Kelley, age 73, of Ocean Springs, passed away on November 1, 2019. He was preceded in death by his mother, Rita McMillan; and father, Justin Richard Kelley. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Donna Kelley; a son, Dalton Kelley; sisters, Gloria Reith, Shirley Ann Noble, Mary Sandersort, Virginia Oaks, Maria Bonestelle, Becky Wise, Joann Zimmerman;...
Gene Huff
Nov 1, 2019
SMSgt Gene Huff, 86, Retired, U.S. Air Force, born February 03, 1933, passed away at the VA Nursing home in Jackson, MS on November 01, 2019. Gene was an avid square dancer with longtime friend and companion Joan Devries, a deacon at Fernwood Baptist Church Biloxi, a devoted Uncle, and loving friend. He was preceded in death by his loving...
Shirley Wilson
Oct 31, 2019
Shirley Frances Wilson passed peacefully in her sleep on October 31, 2019. She is survived by her husband, Thomas Wilson, and her four children, Thomas Wilson Jr. (Stacy), Dawn Hill (Bill), David Wilson (Dawn), and Steven Wilson (Shelley). She had such love for her grandchildren, Jennifer Wilson (Sean), Heather Kirchner (Konrad), Aaron Wilson (Jacqueline), Holly Beets (Ryan), Gavan Wilson, Anna...
Rev. Nieman
Oct 31, 2019
Rev. Arlo DeVere Nieman, 93, of Hattiesburg, went to be with Jesus on 10/31/19, surrounded by family. Rev. Nieman loved his Savior, his family, and his friends. He was equally loved by all and will be doubly missed. Rev. Nieman pastored many churches along the coast and central Mississippi. He also retired from Paine Supply Company, worked many years in...
Essie Bourgeois
Oct 30, 2019
Essie Baynes Bourgeois, our beautiful and loving mother, passed into the arms of her Savior on October 30, 2019. She was born to Charles and Jesse Baynes on January 27, 1924 in Kiln, MS. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry M. Bourgeois of Waveland, MS. She is survived by her sister, Theda Lake; brother, Estus "Buddy" Gatewood;...
Karen Ray
Oct 29, 2019
Karen Marie Ray, age 57 of Biloxi, passed away on October 29, 2019 in New Orleans, LA. A memorial service will be held at a later date. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 274 Beauvoir Rd., Biloxi, is serving the family. Please click here to view the video tribute
Tony Biffle
Oct 29, 2019
Tony Dearth Biffle, age 67, died in Biloxi on October 28, 2019. He was a nationally respected editorial writer, a lover of books, libraries, courthouses, dogs, old maps, globes and thrift stores. He was a Vietnam War veteran, and a student of Mississippi history. Tony was born in Pontotoc, MS, on May 15, 1952, the son and of Ray and...
Linda Cruthirds
Oct 29, 2019
Linda Mae Cruthirds, age 73, of Gulfport, passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2019, at her son's home in Saucier, surrounded by her loving family, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Linda was born on March 1, 1946, in Roosevelt, Oklahoma to parents, Isaac Levi and Alta Mae Wheeler. She was raised in Hobart, Oklahoma, where she made lifelong friendships...
Feliciana Rebujio
Oct 28, 2019
Feliciana "Fely" Molina Rebujio, age 92, of San Diego, formerly of Gulfport, passed away on October 28, 2019. She was born in the Philippines. She became a proud naturalized citizen in the 1990's. She was a member of St. James Catholic church and served on the Altar Society. In the Philippines, she enjoyed going to the markets where she bartered...
Alma Thomas
Oct 28, 2019
Alma Josephine "Alma Jo" Thomas age 84, a native of Booneville, MS and resident of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away at her home on October 28, 2019. She was an avid walker, who loved living in the country, working in her yard and spending time with her friends and family. She was of the Catholic Faith and was a long...
Lt Owens
Oct 28, 2019
Lt Colonel John Mark Owens, U.S. Marine Corps, Retired, age 61, of Gulfport, passed away on October 28, 2019. He is survived by his wife, Tammy S. Owens of Gulfport, MS; a son, John "Alex" Owens of Mobile, AL; a daughter, Amy (Kevin) Crozier of Hermitage, TN; his father, Dr. John (Jane) Owens of Starkville, MS; his mother: Priscilla Owens...
Mary Noe
Oct 28, 2019
Mary Ludlow Armstrong Noe age 90, of Biloxi, MS and a long-time resident of Woolmarket passed on October 28, 2019 Mary was born in Geenwood, MS, however spent most of her life in the Woolmarket community. Mary married the love of her life, Norman Armstrong and the couple settled in Woolmarket in the late 40's where they raised their three...
Eric Spence
Oct 27, 2019
Eric James Spence, 33, passed away peacefully October 27, 2019 with his family by his side in Gulfport, Mississippi. Eric was born June 20, 1986 in Gulfport to Jim Spence and Cindy Spence. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Mississippi in 2012. He worked several years for Halliburton as a petroleum engineer....
Stephen Vallot
Oct 27, 2019
Steve was born in Ville Platte, Louisiana to Willis "Red" Vallot and Ruby Catherine Neck. He was a long term resident of River Ridge, Louisiana and enjoyed his retirement years birdwatching and soaking up the beauty of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Steve graduated from Sacred Heart High School in Ville Platte and was a proud graduate of Louisiana State University. ...
Virgil Riley
Oct 27, 2019
Virgil M. Riley, age 81, resident of Gulfport, passed away on October 27, 2019 in Gulfport, MS. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Lucille Riley; siblings, Harold Wayne Riley, Ruby Elaine Scott, Juanita Edna Dennis, Robert E. Riley; grandson, Timothy Laird; and great-grandson, Ely. He leaves behind his wife of 57 years, Elaine Riley; five children,...
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