Obituaries

Nancy Lee Riedinger

Nancy Lee Riedinger

Dec 12, 2020

Nancy Lee Riedinger, 77, died December 12, 2020, with her family by her side in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. She was born January 23, 1943, in East Liverpool Ohio to George and Mary Ellen Fowler. Anyone who had the privilege to meet Nancy knows that she had a passion for helping others, and that is why she became a nurse. Nancy...

Donald Francis Cox

Donald Francis Cox

Dec 11, 2020

Donald Francis Cox, age 77, of Biloxi, MS was born November 9, 1943 in Weymouth, MA. Don’s soul departed this earth on December 11, 2020 and began its journey to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Many family members preceded him in death, including: parents, John Sr. and Isabelle Cox; brothers, John Jr., Edward, James, and Bobby; sisters, Muriel, Beverly,...

Patricia Ann Dearing Ward

Patricia Ann Dearing Ward

Dec 11, 2020

On December 11, 2020, Patricia Ann Dearing Ward gained her wings. She was born to Auffie Lee and Minnie V. Dearing on March 10, 1939. Known as Momma, Nana, Aunt Pat, and friend, she leaves a legacy of grace and love to everyone who had the distinct pleasure of meeting her. Patricia was a mother and wife first, but ultimately...

Michelle Renee Schneider

Michelle Renee Schneider

Dec 11, 2020

Michelle Renee Schneider, age 59 of Pass Christian, MS passed away in Gulfport, MS on Friday, December 11th, 2020. Michelle was born in England. After traveling with her family in the Air Force, they settled in Ocean Springs, MS. She graduated from St. Martin High School and attended college at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. She enjoyed her work of...

Thomas Eugene "Gene" Slade

Thomas Eugene "Gene" Slade

Dec 11, 2020

CMSGT Thomas Eugene “Gene” Slade, (USAF, MSANG Ret), 88, of Vancleave, passed away peacefully at home, December 11, 2020. Gene was born May 17, 1932 in Lamar County, MS, to William A. and Ava Slade. He graduated from Forrest County Agricultural High and enlisted in the USAF in 1952 during the Korean Conflict, but his unit was sent to Germany...

Kenneth Foreman

Kenneth Foreman

Dec 10, 2020

Kenneth Foreman, Sr., age 76, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on December 10, 2020. Ken was a loving husband to his wife, Patsy Acreman Foreman of 54 years. Together they had three sons, Kenneth Jr. (Amanda), Scott (Patti), and Craig (Kerry), all of Ocean Springs. He was a devoted “Grandpa” to Dallas, Jamie, Hayley, Destiny, Noah, Thomas Alan, Zack,...

Phyllis Mattina Gigl

Phyllis Mattina Gigl

Dec 10, 2020

Phyllis Mattina Gigl, 70, passed into Heaven on December 10, 2020 after a brief hospital stay. She was married to the late David Joseph Gigl. They were blessed with two children: Candice Rae Gigl, and David J. Gigl Jr. (Melissa); six grandchildren, William, Stephen, Jane (Matt), John, Jesse and Madie. Phyllis is also survived by one sister Cassandra Mattina Griswold....

Mary Nell Emile

Mary Nell Emile

Dec 9, 2020

Mary Nell Emile, 83 of Ocean Springs passed away peacefully surrounded by family December 9, 2020. She was preceded in death by her mother, Clorena Kates, her Father, Leander Hoda, and her sister, Inez Rudloff. She is survived by her children, Sandra Dubaz, Sharon (Don) Langham, George (JoAnn) Emile, Connie (Pat) Firmin, Wayne (Angie) Emile, Cindie (Jamie) Griffin, and Shari...

Mary Jane Marsland

Mary Jane Marsland

Dec 9, 2020

Ms. Mary Jane Marsland, our precious and loving mother, passed away peacefully today with family by her side, December 9, 2020. She devoted her life to her children and grandchildren, always putting their needs ahead of her own. The consummate mediator, she was the glue that held our family together. Late in life she began a new career as the...

Anna Mae Savastano Viator

Anna Mae Savastano Viator

Dec 7, 2020

Mrs. Anna Mae Savastano Viator, age 87 of Biloxi, passed away Monday, December 7, 2020. Mrs. Viator was born and raised in Plaquemines Parish, LA along the banks of the Mississippi River in the Braithwaite Community. Anna Mae moved to Biloxi in the early 50’s when she married her husband, Daniel “Warren” Viator, Sr. They were married for sixty-five years...

Harold V. Sumners

Harold V. Sumners

Dec 7, 2020

Harold V. Sumners, Jr. passed away peacefully and went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 7, 2020, at the age of 75. Mr. Sumners is survived by his loving wife, Sharon, two children: Heather Purdy (David) and Harold Sumners III. He also leaves behind two grandchildren, Finn and Jackson Purdy. He is lovingly remembered by his sister, Patricia...

John Leslie Dockens

John Leslie Dockens

Dec 7, 2020

John Leslie Dockens, age 59, got his celestial legs on December 7, 2020. A swimming accident at 16 left him paralyzed from the chest down. John was born on August 5, 1961. He worked as a civilian employee at KAFB for 25 years, earning many accolades and awards, including Civilian Employee of the Year. He taught himself computers inside and...

Roland Matthew Trebotich

Roland Matthew Trebotich

Dec 7, 2020

Roland Matthew Trebotich, age 83, passed away on Monday, December 7, 2020. Mr. Trebotich was born on November 10, 1937 and was a native and longtime resident of Biloxi. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service and was a lifelong member of the Slavonian Benevolent Association (Slavic Lodge). He was a longtime volunteer of the Lord is my Help. He...

James Doyle Casey

James Doyle Casey

Dec 6, 2020

James Doyle Casey, age 82, of Latimer passed away on December 6, 2020. Mr. Casey was born on November 11, 1938 in Latimer, Mississippi to parents N.J. and Velma Casey. He attended St. Martin High School, and then went on to attend Perk. He worked at Ingalls Shipbuilding and MDOT, and was awarded MDOT Employee of the Quarter. He served...

Charles "Chuck" Edward Teston

Charles "Chuck" Edward Teston

Dec 6, 2020

CMSgt Charles “Chuck” E. Teston (USAF Retired), died Sunday, December 6, 2020 in Gulfport, MS at 86 years of age. He had been a resident of the MS Gulf Coast for many years, living in Gulfport, MS. Chief Teston entered the United States Air Force January 7, 1954. He was a graduate of the USAF Senior NCO Academy, NCO Academy,...

Margie Elaine Rose

Margie Elaine Rose

Dec 5, 2020

Margie Elaine Rose, 92, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away Saturday, December 5, 2020 in Biloxi. Mrs. Rose was born May 10, 1928 in Liberty, MS to Hollis and Dorothy Longmire Crum. She graduated from nursing school in McComb, MS and was a registered nurse. Mrs. Rose was employed with the Mississippi State Sanatorium. She enjoyed golfing, football and dancing....

Jon Brandon Harrison Gartman

Jon Brandon Harrison Gartman

Dec 5, 2020

Jon Brandon Harrison Gartman (51) of Biloxi Mississippi passed away on Saturday December 5, 2020. The son of Jonny Duane Gartman and Susan Lee Caraway Gartman, Brandon grew up in Midwest City, Oklahoma with his brother Russel Lloyd McKeever Gartman. Brandon was known for his expression of joy, his generosity, his humor, and storytelling abilities. Brandon’s mother, Susan, was his...

Kathleen Scholtes Cosper

Kathleen Scholtes Cosper

Dec 5, 2020

Kathleen Scholtes Cosper, 79, of Ocean Springs, died in her sleep early in the morning of December 5. The cause of death was complications from the novel coronavirus disease, COVID-19. Kathy was born on September 9, 1941, in Biloxi, MS. She graduated as salutatorian from Biloxi High School in 1958, when she was 16 years old. Kathy studied at the...

Nancy Thi Nguyen

Nancy Thi Nguyen

Dec 4, 2020

Nancy Thi Nguyen, age 81, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Friday, December 4, 2020. Visitation will be held at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Howard Avenue in Biloxi on Wednesday, December 9, 2020, Thursday, December 10, 2020 and Friday, December 10, 2020 from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Vietnamese Martyrs Catholic Church...

Charlie Bush

Charlie Bush

Dec 4, 2020

Charlie Bush of Gautier, Mississippi passed away at age 70 on Friday December 4th, 2020 at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Seminary, MS on October 14th 1950. Charlie attended Morton High School until graduation and in 1968 enlisted in the U.S. Army. He trained at Fort Leonard Wood, MO and upon completion served 2 tours in...