OBITUARIES
Bobbie Rogers Whalen
May 13, 2024
Bobbie Nell Whalen(Rogers), 88 of Runnelstown, passed from this life on May 13, 2024, in Poplarville, MS. A private service, followed by interment, will be held on Tuesday, May 21, at the Biloxi National Cemetery. Bobbie Nell was born to James Leonard and Hazel Gregory Rogers on March 11, 1936, in Macedonia, Mississippi. She was preceded in death by her...
James Henry Bigos Jr.
May 12, 2024
James Henry Bigos Jr. age 80 of Long Beach, MS, passed away on May 12, 2024.James was born August 6, 1943, to James and Mildred Bigos in Baltimore, MD.Devoted father of Jon Bigos; father-in-law to Cleide Bigos; brother to Barbara Laudeman, Tracy Stefanowitz and Rohn Davis.Ceremonies will be held at Biloxi National Veterans Cemetery, Biloxi, MS, on Tuesday, May 21,...
Perry Dillard
May 12, 2024
Perry Dillard, age 74, of Gulfport, passed away on May 12, 2024.Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, assisted W.H. Jefferson Funeral Home in Vicksburg, in serving the family.
Bernard Henrichs Jr
May 12, 2024
Bernard Henrichs Jr., age 82, from Bay St. Louis, MS, entered into eternal rest on May 12, 2024. Full tribute will be posted soon.Riemann Family Funeral Homes, Gulfport is proudly serving the Henrichf family.
Donald Alvin Antie Sr.
May 12, 2024
Donald Antie Sr., 78 of Gulfport, MS passed away after a brief illness on 5/12/24. He was born in Bunkie, La. on 4/25/46.
A memorial and celebration of life will be held on 5/16/24 at Coalville Methodist Church 12298 Shorecrest Road, Biloxi, MS. Visitation with the family will be from 4-6PM with a service at 6PM. The family asks for you...
Marion H. Ruegsegger
May 12, 2024
Marion (Rottier) Ruegsegger, age 80, passed away on May 12, 2024 in Biloxi, Mississippi. She was born in Malone, New York, and graduated from Franklin Academy. Her parents were William V. Rottier and Isabelle Bova Rottier. Within a year from graduation, she married Wendel Ruegsegger, and traveled with him during his 28 year career with the US Air Force, and...
Esther Farr Bates
May 11, 2024
Esther Farr Bates, of Gulfport, Mississippi, passed away at her residence on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at the age of 74.
Mrs. Bates was a native of Cleveland, Mississippi, and a member of the First Baptist Church in Cleveland. While attending Delta State University, she was proud to be a Delta Belle and assisted Mrs. Dot Franklin with choreography...
Wesson "Matt" Mathew Burge, II
May 11, 2024
Wesson Mathew "Matt" Burge II, age 51 of Gulfport, Mississippi passed away Friday, May 11, 2024, in Starkville, Mississippi.
Matt was born on August 14, 1972, in Gulfport to the late Eileen and Wesson Mathew Burge. He attended Gulfport High school and grew up attending Grace Memorial Baptist Church. Later in life, he attended Fernwood Baptist Church. He was employed in...
Mary Jane Green Christman
May 11, 2024
Mary Jane Christman, 91, died peacefully at home on May 11, 2024 surrounded by her family.
Mary Jane was born on December 11, 1932 in Houston, Texas. Her parents moved back to her father’s family home in Bay St. Louis when Mary Jane was in the first grade. There they shared the house with her grandfather, aunt and uncle, and several...
Linda Kay Ribe
May 11, 2024
Linda Dellinger Ribe, 65, formerly of Nashville, passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Mississippi. She was born in Charlotte, North Carolina on October 22, 1958, to the late Robert and Nellie Dellinger. Linda was a military wife for 23 years as her husband, Robert, proudly served in the United States Air Force. Linda and Bob shared a passion...
Kenneth E. Ladner
May 11, 2024
Kenneth E. Ladner, beloved husband, father, son, and friend, passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024, in his hometown of Gulfport, Mississippi. He was born on May 18, 1943, to Kenneth and Gertrude Ladner, and was a lifelong resident of the MS Gulf Coast, residing in Saucier.Kenneth led a fulfilling life dedicated to his work and passion for the outdoors....
Mark Eugene Giuffria
May 9, 2024
Mark Eugene Giuffria, a loving father and devoted friend, passed away on May 9, 2024. He was born on January 28, 1956, and throughout his life, he brought joy to all those who knew him. Mark's career was marked by his work as an electrician specializing in building oil well platforms offshore. Alongside this trade, Mark always loved the culinary world...
Gloria Jean Mitton
May 9, 2024
Gloria Jean Mitton, age 77, passed away on May 9, 2024 in Gulfport, Mississippi.
Gloria was born in Gulfport, but lived around the world as an Army Brat. She graduated Orleans American High School in Orleans, France. She worked many years as librarian and substitute teacher at St. Michael’s School in Silver Spring, Maryland. Gloria returned to Gulfport in 2009 and...
Roger Lee Magnuson
May 9, 2024
Roger Lee Magnuson, 84, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, May 9, 2024. He is preceded in death by his parents, Edna and Leslie Magnuson. He is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Irma Magnuson; his children, Scot Magnuson (Karolina), Troy Magnuson (Kelly Hayes), Terry Magnuson (Autumn), and Sam Mulcahey; his siblings Larry Magnuson (Nina), and Sam Davis;...
Amber Renee' Poley
May 8, 2024
Amber Renee' (Perez) Poley, passed away on May 8, 2024, in Biloxi, Mississippi. She was born on June 3, 1981, in Clarksville, Tennessee. Amber was known for her quick wit and loyalty to her family and friends. Amber had a passion for dancing and listening to music daily, finding joy in these simple pleasures. Besides her hobbies, she...
Kynlee Alahni Laurent
May 8, 2024
Kynlee Alahni Laurent, age 5 weeks, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 in Gulfport, MS.
She is survived by her parents, Jayda Ladner and Randall Laurent, Jr.; big brother, Kyson Laurent; grandparents, Ashley Ladner, Kim Laurent, Randall Laurent, Sr.; great grandparents, Rusty Ladner, Charlotte Tanksley, Clarence Bell, Gregory Laurent, Maythelyn Laurent, and Georgia Bean; aunts, Kayla Ladner, Londyn Ladner, Aliyah...
Doris Helen Gregory
May 8, 2024
Doris Helen Gregory, age 84, of Picayune, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in Wiggins.She is preceded in death by her former husbands, Robert "Bob" Gregory and Marshall R. Miller; and her parents, Dan and Lorena Bond.Doris is survived by her sons, Marshall R. Miller, Marshall D. Miller (Lisa), Michael Miller (Kim), and Christopher Miller (Janet); her daughters, Brenda...
Marsha Jim Watson
May 8, 2024
Marsha Jim Watson, age 87, of Gulfport, Mississippi passed away May 8, 2024.She was preceded in death by her husband, David of 66 years; and her sons, David and Robert.Marsha is survived by her son, Alan (Dee Aine) Watson; daughter-in-law, Nancy Watson; brother, Lennox (Shiela) Bower; granddaughter, Amanda (Ian) Scroubelos; and great grandchildren, Birdie, Millie, Maisie, and Betsy Scroubelos.Born in...
Carleen Denise Spain
May 7, 2024
Carleen Denise Spain - Late of Ocean Springs, known to her loved ones as Denise touched the lives of many with her kindness and gentle spirit. She was called to her heavenly home on May 7, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love and that will forever be remembered. Denise was born on October 5, 1958, in the Philippines. She brought...
Leslie Patricia Brown Garner
May 7, 2024
Leslie Patricia Brown Garner, age 76 of Ocean Springs, passed away Monday, May 6, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Eolia an Albert Brown, and her grandmother, Pearl Seymour.
Ms. Garner is survived by her children, Kelli (Jason) Ashley and Kyle (Karen) Garner; her sister, Robin (Gary) Robison; and her grandchildren, Nichole Robison, Emily Garner and Jay and Bo...
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