OBITUARIES
Harry Stout Myers, Jr.
Sep 15, 2023
The world lost a beloved father, Poppop, and great Poppop. Harry Myers was called home on September 15, 2023, at the age of 82.
He was born in New Jersey and has resided in Long Beach since 1976. He devoted his life to his wife, children, and grandchildren. Harry was a veteran of the Korean and Vietnam War in the...
Ronald Robinson
Sep 14, 2023
Ronald Robinson, of Gulfport, passed away peacefully on Thursday evening, September 14, 2023 at the age of 83. Ronald was born in Gulfport on November 28, 1939, to Eddie Brown and Doris Randall Robinson. He graduated from Gulfport High School where he was class favorite and a star halfback and two-year letterman on Coach Lindy Callahan’s 1958 and 1959 Gulfport...
Donna Faye Walker
Sep 14, 2023
Donna Faye Walker, age 73, of Pass Christian, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2023.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Doris and Nathan Necaise; and her sister, Sybel Necaise.
Donna is survived by her husband of 50 years, Hubert H. Walker; her children, Raven Brooks Fountain, Raelyn Brooks, and Raegan Brooks; her siblings, Gay Davis (Glen), Karen...
Thomas Everett White
Sep 13, 2023
Thomas Everett White, of Biloxi, and also esteemed member of the Laurel community and renowned professional, passed away peacefully at the Memorial Hospital of Gulfport on September 13, 2023. Born in Mississippi on July 10, 1949, Thomas left an indelible mark on the lives he touched throughout his journey.Thomas's educational journey was exemplary. He graduated with honors from R.H....
Leonard N. Lowder
Sep 13, 2023
Leonard N. Lowder, age 70 of Perkinston, MS passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2023.
Leonard was a native of Concord, N.C. He graduated high school and received an associate degree from college. Leonard was in the U.S. Coast guard and served for six years where he received the National Defense Service Medal, U.S. Coast Guard Meritorious Ribbon, U.S....
Richard Gabel
Sep 13, 2023
Richard "Ricky" Joseph Gabel, a lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast, passed away on September 13, 2023, in Gulfport, Mississippi, at the age of 72. Ricky was born on January 27, 1951, in Mobile, Alabama.
Ricky attended Gulfport High School and later pursued a career as a merchant marine engineer at MEBA (Marine Engineers' Benefit Association). Beyond his professional life,...
Jerry Lee DeLaughter
Sep 13, 2023
Jerry Lee DeLaughter, 78, of Biloxi, Mississippi, passed away on September 13, 2023. He was a man of intense passion and ambition.
Jerry was born on October 24, 1944, in Brookhaven, Mississippi, to Hardy Louis Delaughter and Eloise Hayes Delaughter.
Jerry first graduated from the University of Mississippi with a Bachelor of Arts degree. Afterward, he served in the United...
Donald Johnson
Sep 13, 2023
Donald Karl Johnson, age 71 of Gulfport, passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2023.
He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Earl Johnson; brother Joel Stokes Johnson; and stepfather, William “Corky” Capps.
Donald is survived by his mother, Rachel Stokes Capps; children, Natalie Jayne Juarez (Ivan) and Jacqueline Nicole Blacklidge (Raymond); and grandchildren, Keaton Tobias Snell, Ryder Sebastian...
Timothy Rex Freiberg
Sep 12, 2023
Timothy Rex Freiberg of McHenry Mississippi, passed away on September 12, 2023, at the age of 65. He was born on April 13, 1958, in Michigan to Thomas and Marie Freiberg.
A proud veteran, Tim served his country in the U.S. Army from 1975 to 1978. He had multiple careers in his lifetime, but all had a common theme –...
Sharon L Cary
Sep 11, 2023
Sharon L. Cary, age 55, of Gulfport, passed away on Monday, September 11, 2023.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Fiona S. Cary; and her mother, Carolyn Jewkes (LaBatad). Sharon is survived by her husband of 29 years, Dorsey W. Cary, Jr.
Rest easy and take care of our daughter.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving...
Susan Jane Reeder
Sep 11, 2023
Susan Jane Reeder, age 81 of Saucier, passed away Monday, September 11, 2023.
She was preceded in death by her parents Robert & Mary Jane Hahn; 2 brothers, Kenny Hahn, and Robert Lloyd Hahn, Sr.; son, Harvey Reeder, Jr.; daughter, Brenda Johnson; and 1 grandchild, Michele Andre Necaise.
Susan is survived by her daughter, Cynthia Chadwick (Al); son, Richard Reeder;...
Antoinette Annette Hutton Desemar
Sep 10, 2023
Antoinette Annette Hutton Desemar, lovingly known as Toni, passed away on September 10, 2023, at the age of 84 in Gulfport, MS. Born on November 26, 1938, in New York, Toni led a remarkable and fulfilling life that touched the hearts of many.Toni was an extraordinary woman with a variety of passions. She was passionate about cooking, which was her...
Carl Adams
Sep 10, 2023
Carl W. Adams, age 62 of Gulfport, passed away Sunday, September 10, 2023.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde & Lucille Adams; his brothers, Paul & L.C. Brewer; and his sister Carolyn Payne.
Carl is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Thirrey Adams; his daughter, Sarah Adams; his siblings, Elizabeth Hoskins, Ronnie Brewer (Cathy), Aubrey...
John Larry French
Sep 10, 2023
On September 10, 2023, John Larry French—our loving husband, devoted father, proud grandfather, caring brother, beloved uncle, and loyal friend—went to be with Jesus. He was 76 years young and a larger-than-life presence to so many who spent time and shared memories with him.
John thrived on entertaining any audience captivating all who were near with amusing stories...
Barbara A. Youngman
Sep 10, 2023
Barbara Youngman passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2023, in Pass Christian, Mississippi.
Barbara was born in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, and grew up in Globe, Arizona, where she met and married the love of her life, Frank Youngman, on July 21, 1956. Barbara was a strong Navy wife who made all her family’s moves an adventure. She was a great...
Jeannine Necaise Rider
Sep 10, 2023
Jeannine Necaise Rider, age 67, of Perkinston, MS, peacefully passed away on September 10, 2023 in New Orleans, LA.
Jeannine was born and raised in Pass Christian, MS. She was a graduate of Pass Christian High School and attended Pearl River Community College. Even though she resided in Atlanta, Georgia for many years, Pass Christian was always her...
Cecilia Anice Burkett
Sep 10, 2023
Cecilia Anice Burkett passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2023, at her home in Pass Christian. The second-born child of three, she was born in New Orleans on October 24, 1959, to Kearney and Wanza Rome. Cecilia graduated from Grace King High School in 1977. She spent many years in the city of New Orleans working in the family-owned business,...
Sabrina Doukas
Sep 8, 2023
Sabrina Louise Corelli Doukas, 63, was born February 28th, 1960, in Gulfport, and was a lifelong resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. On September 8th, 2023, Sabrina unexpectedly went home to be with the Lord. She will be missed without measure, and will always be our ray of sunshine even on the most cloudy of days.
Sabrina graduated from Long...
Linda Bailey
Sep 8, 2023
Linda Christine Roberts Bailey of Ocean Springs, passed away on September 8, 2023, at the age of 74 in her home with her loving husband by her side. She was born on November 21, 1948 in Kingstree, South Carolina.
Linda is preceded in death by her father, John Garland Roberts, Sr and mother, Christine Lemons Roberts. She was of...
George Raymond Edwards
Sep 8, 2023
George Raymond Edwards was born on January 5, 1944, in Chicago, Illinois. Born to the union of George W & Louise Edwards, he was the first born of three children.
George attended Beidler Elementary School and then on to Marshall High School from which he graduated from in 1968.
At an early age George surrendered his will to the...
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