OBITUARIES
Sharon Mary Baldwin
Oct 16, 2024
Sharon Mary Baldwin, a beloved beacon of light and warmth, left this world on October 16, 2024, in Gulfport, Mississippi. Born on February 12, 1951, her journey through life was one filled with a steadfast devotion to family, friends, and community that will forever be cherished by those who had the privilege of knowing her.
Sharon's remarkable career spanned various roles,...
Ralph Dale Young
Oct 15, 2024
Ralph Dale Young, age 99, of Gulfport, Mississippi, passed away peacefully in his home on October 15, 2024. He was born November 16, 1924 in Lucien, Mississippi, was raised in Brookhaven, Mississippi and was a long time resident of Gulfport since 1962.
Mr. Young is preceded in death by his parents, Mr. R. Benny and Vashti Young; and his brothers, Harold...
Rudolph Thomas Helton
Oct 15, 2024
Rudolph Thomas Helton, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on Tuesday, October15, 2024, in Saucier, Mississippi, at the age of 92. Born on February 28, 1932, in Gulfport, Mississippi, Rudolph lived a life marked by commitment and love for his family, always striving to provide for them.
He is remembered as a hard worker who took immense pride in...
Charles Howard Otnott, III
Oct 15, 2024
Charles “Charlie” Howard Otnott, III, 67, of Gulfport, MS, passed away at his home October 15, 2024 following a long illness.
He was born on May 4, 1957, in New Orleans, LA to the late Elsie Buras-Otnott and Charles H. Otnott, Jr.
Charlie was a kind and gentle soul to all who loved him dearly. He will be sadly missed by the...
David Murray Bourgeois
Oct 14, 2024
David Murray Bourgeois, 61, passed away on October 14th, 2024, in New Orleans, LA.
He was born March 21, 1963 in Montgomery, AL. Son of Gerald and Carole Bourgeois, David grew up in a military family where he traveled for years around the world. He graduated from Notre Dame High School in 1981 and attended Louisiana State University, earning a Bachelor...
Louise Yvette Hensley
Oct 14, 2024
Louise Yvette Hensley, age 65 of Pass Christian, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2024.
A full tribute will be posted soon.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, 19130 Commission Road, Long Beach, is serving the family.
JoAnn Vollrath Verdung
Oct 14, 2024
JoAnn Vollrath Verdung, 80, of Ocean Springs passed away October 14th, 2024. Services are private with Riemann Family Funeral Home, Lemoyne Blvd. assisting the family.
Joan Ferguson
Oct 14, 2024
Joan Ferguson, age 77, of Wiggins, passed away on October 14, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and a sister. Joan is survived by 3 sons; 1 daughter; 9 grandchildren; and 12 great grandchildren; 3 brothers and 1 sister.
Joan enjoyed cross stitching, coloring, gardening, cooking and spending time with her family. She was deeply loved and will be...
Terry Glenn Thornton
Oct 13, 2024
Terry Glenn Thornton, a cherished figure to many, passed away peacefully on October 13 2024, in Ocean Springs, MS. Born on December 12, 1946, in Pascagoula, MS, Terry touched the hearts of all who knew him with his remarkable spirit and gentle demeanor.
Terry was a man of the people, known affectionately by many names. High school friends lovingly called him...
Randy Alina
Oct 13, 2024
Randy Alina, beloved husband, devoted father, cherished son, and an amazing uncle passed away on October 13, 2024, in Gulfport, Mississippi, at the age of 48. He was born on November 25, 1975, in the Philippine Islands, and his journey through life was characterized by warmth, laughter, and a deep love for his family.
Randy touched the lives of many with...
Robert Allen Oehmichen
Oct 13, 2024
Robert Allen Oehmichen, a former resident of Hattiesburg, MS, at age 89 made the journey to be with his Father God on Sunday, October 13, 2024, after a brief illness at the Claiborne in Gulfport, MS.
He was born on July 26, 1935, and raised in New Orleans, LA. He attended Warren Easton High School and graduated in the class of...
Hellon "Rita" Sumrall Saucier
Oct 12, 2024
Hellon “Rita” Sumrall Saucier, age 89, of Orange Grove/Gulfport, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2024.
Hellon was preceded in death by her loving husband of 56 years and the light of her life, Gerard Francis Saucier. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Lushion B. and Clara Boyd Sumrall; and her sisters Hattie and Ruby, and her brothers...
Dorothy Lee Waltman
Oct 12, 2024
Dorothy Lee Waltman, age 91, of Gulfport, Mississippi passed away October 2, 2024, in Gulfport, MS. She was born December 15, 1932, to Thomas Jones and Ora Stallings.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her son Kim Fuller, and six sisters. Dorothy enjoyed doing arts and crafts especially doing ceramics, playing BINGO, and going out shopping looking for a...
Shirley Loraine Cuevas
Oct 12, 2024
Shirley "Loraine" Castelin Cuevas, age 85, of Pass Christian, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred Castelin and Roberta Daley Castelin; and her brother Bob Castelin.
Loraine is survived by her loving husband of 67 years, James "Billy" Cuevas; their children, Billy Cuevas (Becky) and Mike Cuevas (Polly); her beloved granddaughter, Rachel Bond;...
Billy Rufus Strahan
Oct 11, 2024
Billy R. Strahan, age 81 of Long Beach, passed away on Friday, October 11, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Strahan.
Billy was born May 18, 1943 to Otis and Dorothy Strahan in Poplarville. He later enlisted in the U.S. Navy.
Billy is survived by his children, Spencer Strahan and Lance Strahan; his siblings, Betty Richards, Tom Strahan, Larry...
Bryan Stachura
Oct 11, 2024
Bryan Walter Stachura, 25 of Biloxi passed away on October 11, 2024. He was born on August 27, 1999 in Gulfport, MS. Bryan is preceded in death by his father, Michael Keith Broadus; grandmother, Vicki Osher; and his aunt, Laurie Stachura Caldwell.
Bryan graduated from D’Iberville High School with honors. After graduation, he had several jobs, but most recently was employed...
Homer Julian Thacker, Jr.
Oct 11, 2024
CW3, Homer Julian Thacker, Jr, (US Army – Retired), age 75, passed away on October 11, 2024 in Mobile, Alabama at the University of Alabama Medical Center. He was born in San Antonio, Texas to Homer Thacker, Sr. and Audrey Jock Johnson, and grew up and attended school in Pikeville, Kentucky. At the age of 18 he enlisted in the...
Fendy Lee Elder
Oct 10, 2024
Fendy Lee Elder, age 57, of Moss Point, passed away on October 10, 2024.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her sons; Ryan Bonneau and Dakota Elder, mother; Laurel McCollum, and a host of friends and family.
Services will be announced at a later date.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.
Virginia Cathleen Breland
Oct 10, 2024
Virginia Cathleen Breland, age 51, passed away on October 10, 2024. Born in Gulfport, she was a lifelong resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast until recently moving to Jackson, MS.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Barbara “Kay” Young Breland; grandparents, (Paternal) George Hubert Breland and Virginia Estelle Breland, (Maternal) Margie Young Wilson and Johnny L. Young; brothers, William...
Michael Reginald Olcott
Oct 10, 2024
Michael Reginald Olcott, age 63 of Long Beach, passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2024.
He was a native of Cheboygan, MI and graduated from Cheboygan High School. He loved the Gulf Coast and came here in 1982 at the age of 20. Mike remained here and never looked back.
Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Jerry and Ellen Olcott.
He...
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