OBITUARIES
Kathy Elaine Buckingham
Jun 7, 2024
Kathy Elaine Buckingham, 65, passed away on June 7, 2024, in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. A lifelong coast resident, she was born in Biloxi to Charles and Margaret Tanner Buckingham. Kathy graduated from St. Martin High School in 1976 and later attended Chris’s Beauty School. Throughout her life, she worked in communications, the casino industry, and food service. She cherished her...
Robert Hetrick
Jun 7, 2024
Robert Hugh Hetrick (Hugh) passed away on June 7, 2024, following a brief illness. He was born in Hattiesburg, Mississippi March 31, 1940, to Reverend John Harold Hetrick and Lessie Turner Hetrick. He was raised in Mississippi and primarily grew up in Ocean Springs where his father was the minister of St. Paul Methodist Church for 8 years. He enjoyed...
Penelope Jean Tipton
Jun 7, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Penelope (Penny) Tipton, aged 67, on 7 June 2024. She was surrounded by her loving family as she peacefully departed this life.
Born in Hamilton Ohio, Penny led a life filled with love, laughter, and unwavering dedication to her family and community. She was a devoted wife to her beloved husband Craig, and...
Diane Faye Verdin
Jun 6, 2024
Diane Faye Verdin, age 72, passed away on Thursday June 6, 2024, in Gulfport, MS. She was born April 10, 1952 in Pass Christian, Mississippi to Charles and Violetta Faye. Diane was preceded in death by her husband Phillip Irvin Verdin Sr., her parents Charles and Violetta Faye, one sister Charlotte, five brothers Charles Jr, Morris, Chester, Wascom, and Harvey....
Jerry David Holland
Jun 6, 2024
Jerry David Holland, 82, of Gulfport passed away on June 6, 2024. He is preceded in death by his parents, James Coyt Holland and Mabel Seal Holland; and his brother, James "Jim" Cleveland Holland.He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Marilyn M. Holland; children, Bruce Page (Christy) of Biloxi, Tammy Duncan (Jay) of Hattiesburg, and Tina Leblanc...
John Joseph Edward Desroches
Jun 6, 2024
John Joseph Edward Desroches, age 93, of Biloxi, Mississippi passed away June 6, 2024.
He was born in Miscouche, Prince Edwards Island Canada to the late Edward and Julia Desroches. He began farm life in Canada along with his other family and later moved to Arkansas and worked at Coca Cola Bottling Company. He followed his daughter to Biloxi after retirement...
Patricia Marlene Bartman
Jun 6, 2024
Patricia Bartman, age 85, of Long Beach, passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2024. She is preceded in death by her husband, Clinton Bartman, and daughter, Vicki Fox. She is survived by her children, Kenneth Alan Rich of Houston, TX, Chris Bartman (Brenda) of Long Beach, Kelly Bartman (Lori) of D'Iberville, and Lisa Bice (Tommy) of Huntsville; four grandchildren; and four great...
Harrell E. "Buddy" Cook, Jr.
Jun 5, 2024
Harrell Eugene “Buddy” Cook, Jr, of Saucier, Mississippi, transitioned to his heavenly home on June 5, 2024, in D’Iberville, Mississippi. Buddy was born in Montgomery, Alabama, November 30, 1953, to the late Rev’s. Harrell E and Joyce E (Thomas) Cook. From the earliest days of his life, Buddy always had a flair for being whimsical and amusing. He first became...
Rebecca June Humphries
Jun 5, 2024
Rebecca June Humphries, 79, passed away on June 5, 2024, in Biloxi, Mississippi.
Born in DeKalb County, Alabama, she was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Rebecca was a longtime Biloxi resident, a deacon’s wife, and an Air Force wife.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Donald Ray Humphries Sr.; and parents, Tommy Cook and Burma Morrison...
Elaine Kennedy
Jun 4, 2024
Elaine Kennedy, age 82, of Gulfport, MS, entered into eternal rest on June 4, 2024.She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Roy Kennedy; grandchildren, Chris, Abby, and Gina; parents, Walter and Mabel Bazor; sisters, Myra and Patricia; and brothers, Dean, Sonny, and Bobby.Elaine is survived by her children, Susan (Richard), Buddy, Rachel (Gerry), and Beth (Gene);...
William "W.C." Holland
Jun 4, 2024
William “W.C.” Holland, 88 of Saucier passed away peacefully on June 4, 2024 at the Pillars Nursing Facility surrounded by his family. He was born on June 11, 1935 in San Antonio, TX to the late William D. & Virginia Holland. He is preceded in death by parents; sister, Marion Glenn; and grandparents, Rev. William D. & Ida Holland.
W.C. graduated...
Rex Sherman Fisher
Jun 4, 2024
Having lived life to the fullest, Rex Sherman Fisher, 96, passed peacefully in his home on June 4, surrounded by those who loved him best.
Rex was born on January 19, 1928, in Searcy, Arkansas, the youngest child with five siblings (Gladys, Clarence, Roy, Loyd, Pauline) of Cora and Steve Fisher. Rex displayed a courageous work ethic by having a successful...
Susan Marie Murray
Jun 3, 2024
Susan Marie Murray, a beloved member of the Gulfport community, passed away on Monday, June 3, 2024, at Coastal Health & Rehab in Gulfport, Mississippi. She was born on August 15, 1949, in Gulfport to Essie Baynes Bourgeois and Jerry Michael Bourgeois. Susan excelled in her career and retired as a highly respected HR manager. She was a graduate...
William Floyd Whisenant, Jr.
Jun 3, 2024
William Floyd Whisenant, Jr. age 73 years old, sadly passed away on June 3, 2024 in Theodore, Alabama.
William is preceded in death by both his mother and father; his wife Kathleen; his stepdaughter, Eunice Marie; and all his siblings.
William, also affectionately know to friends and family as “Butch” was born on March 27, 1951, to William Floyd Whisenant, Sr....
Jay Allen Shinn
Jun 3, 2024
Jay Allen Shinn, 58 of Gulfport passed away on June 3, 2024 at Select Speciality surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on August 27, 1965 in Muncie, Indiana. Jay is preceded in death by his parents, Jerry & Maryanne Shinn, and Greta & Charlie Webb.
Jay was born in Muncie and graduated from Delta High School. After graduation, Jay enlisted...
Albert Larkin Gibson
Jun 2, 2024
Albert Larkin Gibson, (known to family and friends as A.L.), age 94, a resident of Arlington, Virginia, was born on March 8, 1930 and died in Fairfax, Virginia on Sunday, June 2, 2024. He lived in Long Beach, Mississippi from 1977 to 2006.
Mr. Gibson, a native of Winchester, Kentucky, retired from the United States Army after service during the Occupation...
Pat Rush Benigno
Jun 2, 2024
Pat Rush Benigno, a cherished member of the Gulfport community, passed away on June 2, 2024 in her hometown. Pat found immense joy in owning Celebrations Catering Company and playing a significant role in numerous special occasions along the coast. Her passion for cooking was evident in the love and dedication she poured into her craft.Not only was Pat a...
Melba Furby
Jun 2, 2024
Melba Sharon Pierce Furby, age 85, of the Lily Orchard Community, passed away on June 2, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymon Furby; her parents, Willie Otis Pierce and Mary Eloise Pierce; her siblings, Melvin Otis Pierce, Mary Frances Pierce Taylor, and Eddie Leon Pierce.
Survivors include her son, Michael Ray “Big Mike” Furby and his wife, Charlene;...
Carrissa Elizabeth Stevenson
Jun 1, 2024
Carrissa Elizabeth Stevenson, 28 years old, passed on from this life on Saturday, June 1, 2024.
Ris, Rissa, or “Favorite Child” as she preferred to be called, was a loving soul who enjoyed her career as a surgical nurse and playing mom to her dogs. An avid soccer player and fan since she was 5 years old, she spent...
Lowell Robert Childers
Jun 1, 2024
Lowell Robert Childers, 77, of Gulfport, passed away on Saturday June 1, 2024, at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport.Private services will be held at Biloxi National Cemetery where he will be laid to rest with honors rendered by the U.S. Navy.Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family. The online guestbook may be viewed, and memories & photos may be...
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