OBITUARIES

Oct 14, 2019

Jack Lerner, age 82 and a resident of Pass Christian, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones on Monday, October 14, 2019. Jack was preceded in death by his daughter, Jackie Ann Lerner. Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Catherine Lerner; his sons, Miles Lerner, Simon Lerner, Brandon Lerner; and his sister, Marcia Leiter. Jack served...

Oct 14, 2019

Barbara Lois Rouse, age 85, died October 14, 2019 in Wiggins, A Graveside Service will be held at 1:30 p.m., Friday, Ocrober 18, 2019 at Biloxi National Cemetery. GRAVESIDE SERVICE 1:30 pm - 1:45 pm Friday, October 18, 2019 Biloxi National Cemetery 400 Veterans Avenue Biloxi, Mississippi, United States 39531 Please click here to view the video tribute

Oct 13, 2019

Warren W. "Corky" Hale Jr., age 78, of Long Beach, passed away Sunday, October 13, 2019 in Saucier. Warren was a retired Fireman of Long Beach, MS serving for 25 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Warren Hale, Sr. and Bertha LaFontaine Hale; his brother, Dennis Hale; grandson, Shawn Hale, nephew, Captain Zack Whitfield. He is survived...

Oct 13, 2019

On the morning of October 13, 2019, at 12:21 am, Roberta Lee McIntyre Varvel went home to God at the age of 57. Roberta was born to Catherine and Frederick McIntyre in 1961.  She married Jerry Varvel in 1988 and together they raised four children.  She was an avid reader and enjoyed participation in Renaissance reenactment events with the SCA. ...

Oct 13, 2019

Vickie Sue Mooney, age 54, passed away on October 13, 2019 in New Orleans, LA. She was born in Gulfport, Mississippi to Harvey Leon Mooney and Rose Marie Ladner McKay. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Rhonda Mooney; half-brother, Ronald McKay; and nephew, Johnathan Riley. She is survived by her son, Bradley Mooney of Gulfport; one grandchild,...

Oct 11, 2019

Patricia Ann “Pat” Dougherty, age 72, a native of Columbus, OH, passed away Friday, October 11, 2019 at home in Perlington, MS  surrounded by loving family.

She was preceded in death by her father, Ovid Wesley Woods; grandparents, Clyde and Faye Ward; sister, Darlene Woods Stires; brother, Rock Woods; and nephew, Daniel Thomas, Jr.

Pat...

Oct 11, 2019

Sonny Cuevas, age 73 of Bay St. Louis, passed away October 11, 2019 in Slidell, LA. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Norris Cuevas and Daisy Pearl Floyd Cuevas; brother, Elvin Ray Cuevas; sister, Lilly Mae Haas; brother-in-law, Wilbur Joseph Haas, Sr.; son-in-law, Desi Ladner; and girlfriend, Anita Fowler. Sonny is survived by his daughter, Ola Ladner...

Oct 11, 2019

Karen Gobble, age 73, passed away at home with her family and friends on Friday, October 11, 2019. Karen was a native of Tazewell, Virginia and has been a long-time resident of Gulfport. She was preceded in death by her father, Manuel Martinez; her mother, Sarah Collins; and her brothers, SPC Donald Martinez and Michael Collins.  Survivors include her husband...

Oct 10, 2019

Mrs. Jewel Irene Saucier, know to her family and friends as Irene, went to join her Lord and Savior on October 10, 2019 in Ocean Springs after a long illness. Jewel Irene Smith was born on April 20, 1946, in Saint Francis, AR the fourth child of ten children to the late William Smith, Sr. and her beloved mother Dorothy...

Oct 10, 2019

James Edward Trudell, age 72, passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2019.  RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 9113 Kiln Delisle Rd., Pass Christian, is serving the family. An online obituary may be viewed at www.riemannfamily.com Please click here to view the video tribute

Oct 10, 2019

Cory D. Viator, age 35, of Long Beach, passed away on October 10, 2019. Cory leaves behind his loving wife, Brandi Viator; his children, his pride and joy, Jayden and Jayce Viator; his father, Richard Viator; his mother, Durenda Viator; a brother, Rick Viator; and countless friends and family members who were close to him. Cory was a lifelong resident...

Oct 10, 2019

Gurald Lee Willis, age 77, of Gulfport, passed away Thursday, October 10, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, J.C. Alexander and Dorothy Baker Willis; his brothers, Joseph Willis, Larry Willis, and Richard Willis; his sister, Shannon Hale; his nephews, Bennett Scott and Shannon Ray Hale. He is survived by his aunt, Beatrice Spain; his nieces, Sherry (Kenneth)...

Oct 9, 2019

Tawny Yarbrough, age 39, passed away on October 9, 2019 in Biloxi, MS. She is preceded in death by her grandmother, Jacqueline Helen Lizana. She is survived by her mother Donna Near; step-father, David Near of Mobile, AL; daughter, Destiny Jade Yarbrough; sister, Tasha Brown (John) of Gulfport; two brothers, Ian Near of Long Beach, Dillon Near of Phoenix, AZ;...

Oct 7, 2019

Joan Woods, age 94, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2019, surrounded by loved ones in her home on Mennonite Rd. in Gulfport, where she lived for 41 years. Joan was born in Iuka, Mississippi to Charles and Mamie Grisham. She grew up on 100 acres with her parents and 5 siblings. She loved gardening, working outside in the yard,...

Oct 6, 2019

Bentley Preston Brashears, age 1, passed away on October 6, 2019 in Lucedale, MS. He is survived by his mother, Danielle Miller; father, William Brashears; maternal grandparents, Kathy Miller and Bryan Miller; paternal grandmother, Dawn Smith; God-parents, Garrett and Lavonne Stallion; two older sisters; two God-brothers, Aden and Jeremiah; aunt, Mary Miller; and a special friend, Shakaja McDaniel. Bentley reached...

Oct 5, 2019

Flora "Joyce" Kyzar, age 90 of Gulfport, passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2019. She was preceded in death by her mother, Flora Belle Jordan; her father, Charles Rowan Jordan; her husband, Pink C. Kyzar; her brothers, Charles Harold Jordan and Clyde Edward Jordan; her sister, Gracie Belle Maxwell; her sons, Tommy Keith Kyzar and Corbit Michael Kyzar; and her...

Oct 5, 2019

Captian Roger Dale Tomasich, Sr., age 68 of Kiln was born on July 15, 1951 and passed away Saturday, October 5, 2019 at Oschner Medical Center in Louisiana. He was preceded in death by his father, Warren J. Tomasich; his mother, Zelma Bennett; his brothers, Robert Tomasich (Bonnie), Gary Tomasich, Wayne Tomasich, and Ray Allen Tomasich;  sister, Mary Verdin (Melvin);...

Oct 4, 2019

Ruben Lee "R.L" Stafford, 81, of Gulfport, passed away on October 4, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Calvin and Ruby Stafford; and 2 brothers, Raymond Stafford and Elvin Stafford. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Gloria Phelps Stafford; 2 children, Thomas Lee Stafford (Wendy), and Kimberly Ann Sides (Mike); 2 brothers, Billy Stafford...

Oct 4, 2019

Gary Dean Storie, age 55 of Gulfport, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2019. He is survived by his wife of 15 years, Erlinda Storie; his mother, Delores Storie; his children, Danny Story and Jonathan Storie; his grandchildren, Danny Storie, Chase Storie, and Molly Storie; and his siblings, Jarvis Storie, Sherrie Storie, Jeff Storie, and Rebecca Storie. The funeral service...

Oct 3, 2019

Verna Louise Donnelly, age 77, passed away on October 3, 2019 in Biloxi. She is preceded in death by her husband, William J. Donnelly; two sons, Robert Jones of Biloxi, Johnnie Netherton, Jr. of Anchorage, AK; and her parents, William Rollo and Lillian Burnes Rollo. She is survived by her children, William J. Donnelly II of Biloxi, Jimmy Netherton (Rachel)...