OBITUARIES
Ruth Elaine Gibson
Nov 27, 2023
Ruth Elaine Gibson, age 78, of the Dedeaux community, passed away on Monday, November 27, 2023.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Odis Cuevas and Grace Deschamp Cuevas Ladner; her husband, Owen Gibson; her son, Rancy Gambill; and her sister, June Cuevas.
Left to cherish her memory are her children, Timmy Gambill (Samantha), Donna Gambill, Tesia Gambill (Troy), and Tammy...
Helen La Fontaine
Nov 27, 2023
Helen La Fontaine, age 93, of Orange Grove, passed away on Monday, November 27, 2023, at her home.
She was a lifelong resident of the Coast and worked as a beautician, then she worked and retired in 1972 as Teacher and Disability Specialist with Headstart (Gulf Coast Community Action Agency). She was a member of First Baptist Church of Lyman,...
Elena M. Brown
Nov 25, 2023
Elena Prosperie Brown passed away peacefully at Coastal Health and Rehabilitation Center on Saturday, November 25, 2023. She was 80 years of age and the devoted mother of Michael L. Brown II and Brian G. Brown and the grandmother of Austin, Collin, Ethan, Jordan and Cameron Brown. Elena was the daughter of the late Louis and Josephine Leto Prosperie and...
Patricia "Patsy" Diana McCrory
Nov 25, 2023
Patricia "Patsy" Diana McCrory, age 72 of Long Beach, passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023.
Patsy found joy in the simple pleasures of life. Her love for planting and painting with her grandchildren and other family members created cherished memories that will be remembered by all who had the pleasure of witnessing their bond. She was preceded in death by...
Gerald "Rusty" Redmond
Nov 25, 2023
Gerald “Rusty” Redmond, 73 of Biloxi and resided in Vancleave in Jackson County, passed away on November 25, 2023, at the Ocean Springs Hospital. He was born on March 18, 1951, in Biloxi to Jesse Redmond & Myrtis Redmond. He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Eldon Redmond, Jessie “Bo” Redmond, Jerry Redmond, Lavoise Redmond, George Redmond, Tommy...
Martha Louise Lothers
Nov 25, 2023
Martha “Marti” Louise Lothers, 95 of Ocean Springs, MS., formerly of Mission Viejo, CA passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023, at her home. She was born on April 22, 1928, in Indiana to Cleveland Butcher and Emma Emery. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Robert “Bob” Lothers; son, David Lothers; and brother, Nathaniel Ryan Emery.
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Mary Elizabeth Dardar
Nov 25, 2023
Mary Elizabeth Dardar, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on November 25, 2023, in Slidell, Louisiana. She was born on October 30, 1946, to William Sutton and Gloria Zimmer.Mary had a diverse career that reflected her passion for helping others. She worked as a Special Education Teacher Assistant, where she made a significant impact on the lives...
Travis Smith
Nov 25, 2023
Travis Smith a native of Arkansas, and a long-time resident of Ocean Springs, MS., passed away at The Ocean Springs Hospital on Saturday, November 25, 2023, at the age of 76.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Willie Lafayette Smith “Pa” and his mother, Muriel Joyce Smith “Ma.”
Travis is survived by his devoted and...
Walter James Swanzy
Nov 25, 2023
Walter James Swanzy, age 77, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2023. He was born on September 6, 1946. He was a lifelong resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. He was a 1964 St. Martin High School graduate. He worked at Ingalls Shipyard and served in the National Guard. He was a member of the Magnolia Masonic Lodge #120. His...
John Richard Cox, II
Nov 24, 2023
John Richard “Johnny” Cox, II, age 67, of Gulfport, passed away on November 24, 2023.
He was preceded in death by his father, John Richard “Dicky” Cox; his grandparents, George Julian Clark, Nellie Knox Haga, John Fish Cox, and Sadie Witts Cox.
Johnny is survived by his loving mother, George Ann Cox; a brother, James D. “Jim” Cox (Cynthia);...
Judy Ann Carver
Nov 24, 2023
Judy Ann Carver, 78, of Woolmarket, MS, passed away on November 24, 2023.
Judy was a woman of great faith, who served God, her family, and her community. Judy ministered to her church family in various roles throughout her life. She served as a Deacon’s wife, Sunday School teacher, Vacation Bible School teacher, church nursery worker, and chaperoned numerous youth...
Judith "Judy" Kay Moore
Nov 23, 2023
Judith “Judy” Kay Trammell Moore peacefully passed away not far from her home in Long Beach, MS at the age of 78 on Thursday, November 23rd, 2023, to be with the Lord. She was born on December 13, 1944, in Memphis, TN to JP “Jake” Trammell and Julia Kathryn “Kat” Thompson Trammell. She was a remarkable and affectionate wife,...
Charles Keeler Henderson
Nov 22, 2023
Charles Keeler “Charlie” “Mr. Ford” Henderson, Age 81, of Long Beach, Mississippi, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, from natural causes at Gulfport Memorial Hospital.
Charlie, a successful Ford dealer and businessman, loved his family, friends and spending time outdoors. He enjoyed people and his warm demeanor and inclusiveness were welcoming to all who met him; he...
Marian Couch
Nov 22, 2023
Marian C. Couch, age 84, of Auburn, WA, passed away on November 22, 2023, in Diamondhead, MS.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Leonard C. Couch.
Mrs. Couch is survived by her 2 children, Douglas B. barrows (Yvette M. Barrows) and Daniel C. Barrows (Myra M. Barrows); a sister, Phyliss Carlson; 6 grandchildren, Derek J....
Linda D Page
Nov 21, 2023
Linda D. Page, age 73, of Saucier, passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2023.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.
Janet Joann Thompson
Nov 21, 2023
Janet Joann Thompson, age 77 of Gulfport, passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2023.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Otha Leroy and Vera Thompson; her siblings, L.J. Holland, Otha “Leroy” Thompson, Jr., and Gail Davenport; her nephews, Jeffrey Holland and Rusty Thompson; and her niece, Janet Elaine Northrop.
Although Janet never had children of her own,...
Valerie Touchstone
Nov 21, 2023
Valerie Touchstone, age 64, of Gulfport, passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2023.She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Pearl Stewart; her sister, Exalee Stewart; her brother, Terry Stewart; her grandparents, Charlie and Arlena Stewart and Jasper and Terry Mullins; and her granddaughter, Valerie Destiny Raquel Zirger “Chicken”
Valerie is survived by her husband of 35 years,...
William Wiegand
Nov 20, 2023
William Wiegand, age 88 of Durham, NC, passed away November 20, 2023.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, served the family.
Elisabeth Chisholm Mitchell
Nov 20, 2023
Elisabeth Chisholm Mitchell, age 63, of Biloxi, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2023.
A full tribute will be posted at a later date.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Waveland, is serving the family.
Doris Estelle Balfour
Nov 20, 2023
Doris Estelle Balfour, age 98, of Gulfport, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2023.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.
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