OBITUARIES
Brian Beninati
Apr 21, 2019
Brian Lee Beninati was born with piercing blue eyes on October 7, 1942 in Shelbyville, IL to Tony and Eleanor (Ingels) Beninati. Brian grew up in Pinckneyville, IL and worked alongside his mom and dad, brother Tony Don and his sister Sugar at the family owned movie theater. In high school he earned honors and attention as a talented football...
Bonnie Compton
Apr 20, 2019
Bonnie Jean Compton, age 85 of Gulfport, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, George E. and Georgia Eldridge Pollock; her husband, Curtis M. Compton; and her siblings, Claude E. Pollock, Elizabeth Pollock, InaMae Pollock, and Ruth Hale. She is survived by her children, Michael C. Compton (Gina), Curtis M. Compton, Jr....
Ronald Bond
Apr 19, 2019
Ronald G. Bond, age 81, of Ocean Springs, passed away on April 19, 2019. He was preceded in death by his son, Ronnie R. Bond; his mother, Bernadine Saujon Verdin; his father, George "Buck" Bond; and a son-in-law, Anthony G. Skrmetti. Survivors include his loving wife of 56 years, Evelyn Earhart Bond; his children, Ronald "Bo" Bond, Jr. (Angela); Celena...
E. Wuehler
Apr 19, 2019
E. Joan Wuehler, age 81 of Waveland, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2019. Born in England, on July 27, 1937, she was proud of her service in the Peace Corps, having served in Niger, West Africa, and Lesotho, South Africa. After her time working with the Peace Corps, she settled in Mississippi, setting up homes in various locations on...
Linda Dudley
Apr 18, 2019
Linda Ann Dudley age 67, a resident of Biloxi, passed away on April 18, 2019 in Gulfport, MS. She was preceded in death by her son, Derek Joseph Dudley; her parents, Norma and William Sheppard; and one sister, Patricia Frisby. Linda is survived by her sons, David Dudley and his wife Vanessa of Hurley, MS., and her son, Brent Dudley...
Bonnie Simmons
Apr 18, 2019
Bonnie Bosarge Simmons, age 75, of D'Iberville, went on to her heavenly home on April 18, 2019. Her life was devoted to God and her children. She was preceded in death by her parents, A.P. and Hazel Bosarge; son, Keith "Randy" Simmons; infant daughter, Vicky; sisters, Montie B. Malone and Connie B .Simmons; and her brother, Raudy Bosarge. She is...
Sharyn Ramsey
Apr 18, 2019
Sharyn Luana Boggs Ramsey, age 72 of Gulfport, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Norman L. Ramsey; and her mother, Viola D. Boggs. Sharyn is survived by her children, Dawn V. Hearn (Ryan) of Gulfport, Leon B. Ramsey II (Stacie) of Gulfport, and Holli K. Garner (Jason) of...
Jim Odom
Apr 17, 2019
Jim D. Odom, 91, of Diamondhead, MS, died on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 in Diamondhead. He was born on March 2, 1928 in Jackson, MS. Mr. Odom was raised in Durant, MS and had been a resident of Diamondhead for 32 years. After graduating from LSU in Forestry in 1950, he joined the U.S. Air Force and served during the...
Mark Johnson
Apr 17, 2019
Mark "Paw Paw" Wayne Johnson, age 65, of Gulfport, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2019. Mr. Johnson was the owner of Downtown Service Center in Gulfport. A true family man, he was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. His friends were "family", and he will be deeply missed. He was preceded in death by his son, James Spears; parents,...
Charles Roach, Sr.
Apr 17, 2019
Charles W. Roach, Sr., age 80, of Biloxi, passed away on April 17, 2019. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Ann Richards Roach; parents, James and Aurelia Jackson Roach; siblings, J.D., Delbert, and Gwen Roach. He is survived by children, Charles W. Roach, Jr. and Robert Christopher Roach; brother, William Roach, Janice Bartz, Elbert Roach, and Jimmy...
Kenneth Torgeson
Apr 17, 2019
Kenneth L. Torgeson, age 80 of Pass Christian/Pineville, MS, passed away at his home, peacefully in his sleep, on Wednesday, April 17, 2019. Ken's greatest joys were his children, reconnecting with friends, and working in his yard. He was definitely a proud grandfather of his two granddaughters. He also loved his high school, and attended all Pass Christian Alumni Association...
James Blackham
Apr 16, 2019
James Blackham, age 43, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 16, 2019, at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport. He was born March 4, 1975 in Shreveport to Sterling and Linda Blackham. James graduated from Harrison Central High School in 1993. He worked as an Operations Specialist for Coca Cola Bottling Company, displaying his work ethic and will to succeed. James truly...
Rene'e Barbati
Apr 16, 2019
On Tuesday, April 16, 2019, Heaven accepted a new Angel into the pearly gates. Renee Lydie Fassoul Barbati was born on August 7, 1929, in Liege, Belgium. As a young girl, she lived under Nazi occupation during WW II. She would often tell stories of that time and the struggles she and her family faced. She often remarked of the...
Joel Seaney, Jr.
Apr 16, 2019
Joel Dan Seaney, Jr. went on to his Heavenly Home to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on April 16, 2019 in Gulfport, MS. He leaves behind his father, Joel Dan Seaney; mother, Wendy Seaney; and three sisters, Ryenn Seaney, Landrey Seaney, and Wesley Seaney. "I have said these things to you, that in me you may have...
Darrell Geiger
Apr 15, 2019
Darrell Whitfield Geiger, age 88, of Lyman, passed away on April 15, 2019. Mr. Geiger was a lifelong resident of Lyman. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, having served in the Korean War. He worked at the pharmaceutical plant in Gulfport as a line mechanic. He loved working outdoors in the garden and shrimping on his boat....
Bennis Moss Sr.
Apr 15, 2019
Bennis Carroll Moss, Sr., of Perkinston, MS, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, April 15, 2019, at the age of 70. He was born November 9, 1948, in Laurel, Mississippi, to Helen Craven James and the late Bennis "Buddy" Moss. Bennis attended South Jones High School in Ellisville, MS, and Auburn University, earning a degree in engineering. Bennis...
Donita Bean
Apr 14, 2019
Donita Bean, age 72 passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2019 in Ocean Springs. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 13872 Lemoyne Blvd., at Washington Ave., in West Jackson County is proudly serving the family Please click here to view the video tribute
Eual Smith, Jr.
Apr 14, 2019
Eual Leslie Smith, Jr., age 63, a resident of Saucier, passed away on April 14, 2019 in Saucier. He was born on March 16, 1956 in Birmingham, Alabama to Eual Leslie Smith, Sr. and Ruth Imogene Pannell Smith. He is preceded in death by his parents. Left behind to cherish his memory are his wife, Dixie Lynn Bryant Smith of...
Shirley Vallery
Apr 14, 2019
Shirley Evans Vallery, born May 7, 1928 was a devoted wife for many years and loving mother to four boys. She passed away on April 14, 2019 in Kiln, MS. She was deeply loved by all and a loyal friend to anyone who knew her throughout her life. She was born and raised in New Orleans with a younger sister...
Jacob Brener
Apr 14, 2019
Age 89, passed away April 14, 2019. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 9113 Kiln Delisle Rd., Pass Christian served the family. Please click here to view the video tribute
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