OBITUARIES
Dovard "D.B." Belmont Hollingsworth, Jr.
Apr 2, 2024
Dovard Belmont “D.B.” Hollingsworth, Jr, age 95, of Long Beach, passed away on April 2, 2024.
Mr. Hollingsworth was born June 21, 1928, in Petal, MS to Dovard, Sr. and Alice Collins Hollingsworth. He was a graduate of Meridian Junior College and the University of Southern Mississippi. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War and was employed...
Michael "Mike" Houston
Apr 1, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Michael "Mike" Houston, a member of the Hinds County community, who departed this world on April 1, 2024. Born on January 22, 1960, in Hinds County, Mike's journey was one of kindness, creativity and struggle.
From a young age, Mike's artistic spirit shone brightly. With skillful hands and a vivid imagination, he crafted...
Kathleen Gaye Shields
Apr 1, 2024
In Loving Memory of Kathleen Gaye Shields
Kathleen Gaye Shields, born September 5, 1962, in Naples, Italy, to James Joseph Jr. and Shirley Anne Harrington, peacefully passed away on April 1, 2024, in Vancleave, MS. She embraced numerous roles throughout her life - a devoted wife, a nurturing mother, a loving grandmother, a supportive daughter, sister, and a cherished friend, weaving...
Dac Van Truong
Apr 1, 2024
Dac Van Truong, born on May 8, 1954, in Vietnam, passed away on April 1, 2024. He leaves behind a legacy of love and compassion that will forever be cherished by those who had the honor of knowing him.Dac was a devoted husband to Lam Le and a loving father to Hon Truong, Kaitlin Gai (Tam Tran) Truong, Kristy Phuong...
Stephen E. Harberson
Apr 1, 2024
Stephen E. Harberson, born in Sacramento, CA, on May 22, 1958, lived his early life in Woodbridge, England, and a resident of Biloxi/Gulfport, MS, passed away peacefully at St. Joseph Hospice at the age of 65. He was a beloved son of the late Roland and Anne Harberson and cherished grandson of the late Nina Emily Hollier and Edward Hollier. Steve’s life...
David A. Ferry
Apr 1, 2024
David A. Ferry, born January 11, 1956, in Columbus, Ohio, passed away on Monday, April 1, 2024, at Memorial Hospital of Gulfport, Mississippi. David loved his family and friends, semi-trucks and his Harley. He made friends and was loved by many, where ever he traveled through life. He was a great family man and father to all he called...
Robert "Bob" G. Lane
Apr 1, 2024
Robert G. “Bob” Lane, 83 of Biloxi went to his Lord and Savior on April 1, 2024. Bob was born on August 1, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois to the late George & Frances Lane. He is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Beverly Lane. He was raised in Chicago and graduated from Tilden Tech High School in 1958. Upon...
Mary L Foret
Mar 31, 2024
Mary L. Foret, age 69, passed away on March 31, 2024, in Bay St. Louis, MS. She was born in New Orleans, LA in 1954 to Joseph and Johnnie (Rexford) Foret. She was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters Andre Foret, Joy Gagnard, Debra Badon, and one brother Joseph Foret Jr.
She was very active in the Church of...
Antonieta Ffrench
Mar 31, 2024
Antonieta Ffrench of Gulfport, Mississippi passed away March 31, 2024.Antonieta is survived by her husband of 36 years, Winston Ffrench. She was the mother of 10 children, Grand Lola of 16 grandchildren, and Great Grand to 1, and counting. She was born in Carigara Leyte Philippines on April 7, 1959. Mahal Kita, Always, Pahalik Lola!Services will be private.Riemann Family Funeral...
Marjorie Gartman
Mar 31, 2024
Marjorie Gartman went home to the Lord on March 31, 2024, at age 96. She was devoted to God and a long standing member of First Baptist Long Beach. Marjorie was dedicated to sharing the love of Christ with her family, friends, and community.
She is rejoicing in Heaven with her husband R.L. Gartman; daughter, Phyllis Cochran; granddaughter, Lautain Lott; 2...
David Eugene Smith II
Mar 30, 2024
David Eugene Smith II, was born on February 15, 1967, in Sumter, South Carolina, to his proud parents David Eugene 'Gene' Smith and Amelia 'Faye' Smith. Passed away peacefully on, Saturday, March 30, 2024, in Ocean Springs, MS, leaving a profound void in the hearts of his family and friends.David led a remarkable life filled with dedication and passion. He...
Fay Suber Maxwell
Mar 30, 2024
Fay Suber Maxwell, age 86, a lifetime resident of Long Beach, Mississippi, passed away at her home on Saturday, March 30, 2024. Fay was a prominent member of the Central Heirs Quartet, and her passion was playing the piano. Many people have had the pleasure of listening to her beautiful southern gospel music at different churches throughout the years....
Duke Cumberland
Mar 30, 2024
Alex "Duke" Cumberland, aged 77, passed away at noon on March 30, 2024 in D'Iberville MS.
Mr. Cumberland was born on October 29, 1946, in Pascagoula MS. He was raised in Gulfport and graduated from Gulfport High in 1964. He was a longtime resident of D'Iberville, MS. He was a Vietnam Veteran and Retired MSgt from the United States Air Force,...
Eugene Louis Chamboredon
Mar 30, 2024
Eugene Chamboredon, fondly known as Gene, peacefully passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at the Biloxi VA Medical Center. He was born on January 8, 1940, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Louis and Catherine Chamboredon. Gene had a remarkable journey throughout his life. He graduated from Cental Catholic in Pittsburgh, PA, and went on to serve his country as a...
Nancy White
Mar 30, 2024
On Saturday, March 30, 2024, Nancy Patricia “Pat” White, of St. Martin, passed away in Pascagoula, MS. Born on March 31, 1944 to Nora Walker and Oswald Luxich, in Gulfport, MS. Pat grew up along the Mississippi Gulf Coast and resided in St. Martin for most of those years. The oldest of three, the mom to four, Maw Maw to...
Delores McElvenny
Mar 30, 2024
Delores Ann McElvenny, known to her friends and family as “Dee,” age 91 of Waveland, MS, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on March 30, 2024.
Delores was born in Philadelphia, PA, and grew up on the East coast where she once played with the Queen of England on the White House lawn. After marrying Walter McElvenny...
Lorraine Jones Saint Sing
Mar 30, 2024
Lorraine Jones Saint Sing, age 92, passed away at her home on Saturday, March 30, 2024.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Perry and Molly Perkins Jones; daughter, Cherie Saint Sing Pohlmann; and granddaughter, Jennifer “Scarlett” Dethloff.
Survivors include her husband of 72 years, Bill Saint Sing, Sr.; children, Bill (Wanda) Saint Sing, Michaele (Gayle) Dethloff, and Nannette...
Don Geil, Sr.
Mar 30, 2024
On Saturday, March 30, 2024, our Lord took a beloved soul home to heaven. Don Lee Geil, Sr. lovingly known as Papa, was born on November 27, 1945 in Gulfport, MS to his parents, Jacob Clarence Geil and Beulah Nix Geil.
He is preceded in death by his brother, Jerry Geil, Sr. of Gulfport.
Don was blessed with 58 years of...
Billy Sears
Mar 28, 2024
Billy Sears, of GA passed away March 28, 2024.Arrangements are pending and will be announced by Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport.
Herbert Lee Terry
Mar 28, 2024
Herbert Lee Terry, age 60, of Gulfport, passed away on March 28, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his father, Herbert Hoover Terry; his mother, Lona Evelyn Sexton-Terry; and his sister, Lydia Yvonne Parker.
Herbert is survived by his children, Jennifer Salyers (Silas Jason) of Sandy Hook, KY, Laura Adkins (Denvil) of Sandy Hook, KY, Nathaniel Terry (Casey) of Jackson, KY,...
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