OBITUARIES
George Wallace White III
Oct 2, 2024
George Wallace White III, 80 of Long Beach passed away on October 2, 2024 at the St. Joseph’s Hospice. He was born on January 25, 1944 in Mobile, Alabama to the late George “Wallace” White II & Estelle Airey. George is preceded death by his parents; sister, Patricia Wood; and brother in laws, Douglas Rhodes, and J.R. Johnson.
George graduated in...
Jeffrey Bernard Powers
Oct 1, 2024
Jeffrey Bernard Powers, late of Biloxi, was born on September 22, 1965, in Tampa, Florida. He passed away suddenly on October 1, 2024, in Gulfport, Mississippi, after bravely enduring a lengthy illness.
Jeffrey was a proud graduate of St. Martin High School, where he laid the groundwork a life characterized by dedication, resilience, and a love for the outdoors. As a...
Roberta F. LaFontaine
Sep 30, 2024
Roberta Faye LaFontaine, age 81, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love and devotion.
A long-time member of Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church, she found joy in her faith and community. Roberta cherished her time with family, creating lasting memories that will be held dear by all who knew her. Her warmth and kindness will be deeply...
Barbara "Babs" Carrubba
Sep 30, 2024
Barbara “Babs” Carrubba, 67 of Gulfport passed away on September 30, 2024 at her residence. She was born on December 10, 1956 in Gulfport, MS to the late Coonie & Louise Ball. She is preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Erica Carrubba; and brother, Joe Ball.
Babs graduated from Harrison Central High School in 1974, and was a part of...
Catherine Octavia Pecoul Davis
Sep 28, 2024
Catherine Octavia Pecoul Davis, age 84, passed away in Gulfport, Mississippi, on Saturday, September 28, 2024.
Mrs. Davis was born on March 26, 1940, and grew up in the town of her birth, Mississippi City (now part of Gulfport). She was baptized and married at the original St. James Catholic Church on Tegarden Road in Mississippi City. Cathy attended Mississippi City...
Janet Rose McAllister
Sep 28, 2024
Janet Rose McAllister, age 87, passed away on September 28, 2024 in Vancleave, MS. She was born on July 3, 1937 in Kansas to Howard Ray Carrier and Ruby Aerro Dutton Carrier.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Corliss McAllister; children, Judy Lynn Lunquist and Donna Jo McAllister; sisters, Delores Hammer and Helen Becker; and her parents.
Survivors include...
Carlean Vest May
Sep 28, 2024
Carlean Vest May, age 74 of Gulfport, MS, formerly Greenwood, MS, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2024.
Carlean is preceded in death by her husband Felix May; and her parents, Walter and Venita Vest.
She is survived by her children, Bryan May (Theola), Shawn May (Maria), Kenneth May (Elisha), and William May (Clint); siblings, Barbara Johnson (David), and Dane Vest (Linda); grandchildren,...
Janet E. Alliston Saucier
Sep 28, 2024
Our family lost a pillar on Saturday, September 28, 2024, when Mrs. Janet Elaine Alliston Saucier met her Savior face to face.
Having first been diagnosed with cancer in 2010 Janet’s strong will to live, unwavering faith in God, and the love and prayers of family, friends, and many supporters carried her for almost 14 years. Her contributions to the...
Robert McLemore
Sep 28, 2024
Commander Robert “Bob” Seay McLemore, USNR, Retired, age 77, passed away on September 28, 2024, in Gulfport, Mississippi.
Bob was born on August 12, 1947, in Sylacauga, Alabama to Howard Unice McLemore and Addie Mae Cosper. When he was a young child, his parents moved to Mobile, Alabama. Bob was a 1965 graduate of Murphy High School. After graduation, he attended...
John Thomas Griffin, Jr.
Sep 28, 2024
Captain John Thomas Griffin, Jr. (USAF - Retired), passed away surrounded by his loved ones on Saturday, September 28th 2024.
He was born in Elkhorn, Wisconsin, and graduated high school in 1958. He received his AA Degree in Pre-Engineering and enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1962. He served honorably during the Vietnam War Era from 1962 – 1983....
Tammy Marie Short
Sep 28, 2024
Tammy Marie Short, born on June 27, 1976, in Missouri, passed away peacefully on September 28 2024, in Gulfport. She leaves behind a legacy of love and kindness that has touched the hearts of all who knew her.
A devoted mother and grandmother, Tammy's proudest accomplishments centered around her family.
She is survived by her children, Brenda Kay Beeson, Thomas Jefferson Beeson...
Everett Stanley Gilkerson
Sep 27, 2024
Everett Stanly Gilkerson, age 73, of Waveland, passed away on September 27, 2024.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Nellie King Gilkerson; and his sister, Donna Gilkerson Vollmer.
Everett is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Diane S. Banzhof Gilkerson; his children, Danny Gilkerson (Breena), Clifton Gilkerson, and Chad Gilkerson; his siblings, Mary Gilkerson Fawcett (Gordon),...
Shan Stuart Snowden
Sep 26, 2024
Shan "Snowball" Stuart Snowden, passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2024, at the age of 67. He was born on November 3, 1956, in Gulfport, Mississippi.
Shan was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy Tisdale Snowden; his father, Earl LaRue Snowden; his brother, Alan LaRue Snowden; his sisters, Dixie Whitehead and Dawn Breland; and his daughter-in-law, Emily Snowden. Each of...
Rebecca Ann Simpkins
Sep 26, 2024
Rebecca Ann (Karns) Simpkins passed in her sleep on September 26, 2024, at the age of 71.
Becky was born and raised in Marshall, Michigan. She was beautiful, smart, funny and a great cook. She was one of the many students at the old St. Mary’s Catholic School of Marshall. Becky had 2 sons, Andy, and Brian with Chuck Bidelman. She...
Janice Fay Leake
Sep 26, 2024
Janice Fay Leake, age 84 of Hancock County, MS, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, September 26, 2024.
Janice was preceded in death by her parents, Percy Garriga and Effie Moran Garriga; son, James E. Leake.
She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Jerry W. Leake; her children, Charles Leake (Molly), Tina Lewis (Steve), and Bryan Leake...
James Oliver
Sep 25, 2024
James Olive of Bay St. Louis passed away September 25, 2024.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Waveland, is assisting the family.
William "Bill" Powell
Sep 25, 2024
William “Bill” Powell, age 79, of Gulfport, Mississippi, passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by loved ones, on September 25, 2024.
He was born on December 15, 1944, in Memphis, Tennessee, and he spent the majority of his life in Gulfport, a place he proudly called home.
He is preceded in death by his parents, W.T. and Martha Powell,...
Jerrilyn Lea McInnis-Mortis
Sep 24, 2024
Jerrilyn Lea McInnis-Mortis, age 47, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away on September 24, 2024.
The funeral service will be at 12:00 p.m. Friday, October 11, 2024, at Riemann Family Funeral Home, 274 Beauvoir Road, Biloxi, MS with the visitation for family and friends starting at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Biloxi National Cemetery, 400 Veterans Ave. Biloxi, MS.
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Robert Lee Mumma
Sep 24, 2024
Robert Lee Mumma, 88, died September 24th, 2024. Riemann Family Funeral Home, Biloxi is assisting the family.
Ricardo "Rick" Moore
Sep 23, 2024
Ricardo "Rick" Moore, a cherished resident of Pass Christian, Mississippi, passed away on Monday, September 23, 2024, at the age of 88. He was born on November 21, 1935, in Omaha, Nebraska, and was a former resident of the Gentilly neighborhood in New Orleans.
Rick retired after a commendable career as a machinist with the Times Picayune Newspaper, where he was...
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