OBITUARIES

Maribeth Lee Thornton

Maribeth Lee Thornton

Oct 4, 2025

Maribeth Lee Thornton, age 58, entered into eternal rest on October 4, 2025.

Full tribute to be posted soon.

Services will be private. 

Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is honored to serve the Thornton family. 

Jewel Q. (Shamlin) Wingo

Jewel Q. (Shamlin) Wingo

Oct 3, 2025

Jewel Q. (Shamlin) Wingo, age 97, of Gulfport, passed away on Friday, October 3, 2025.

She was preceded in death by her husband Perry Wingo, her father, Grover Shamlin; her mother, Mindie (Stacy) Shamlin; a son, Micheal P. Wingo; three sisters and one brother.

She is survived by her daughter, Donna (Wingo) Addison (Jimmy); her grandchildren: Jordan Addison (Stephanie), Taylor Mitchell (Adam),...

Michael "Mike" Brown

Michael "Mike" Brown

Oct 3, 2025

Michael “Mike” David Brown, age 79 of Bay St. Louis, passed away Friday, October 3, 2025.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Rita Brown; and his brother, George Brown.

Mike is survived by his loving wife, Patricia Brown; his son, Christopher (Amy) Brown; his grandchildren, Holliman (Angel) Brown, Hayes Brown, Cooper Brown, Webb Brown and Nick Gardner; and...

Thomas (Tommy) D. Fisher

Thomas (Tommy) D. Fisher

Oct 3, 2025

Thomas (Tommy) D. Fisher, age 59, entered into eternal rest on October 3, 2025.

Full tribute to be posted soon.

Burial at Biloxi National Cemetery will be private.

Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is honored to serve the Fisher family.

Imogene Pickett Hoffmann

Imogene Pickett Hoffmann

Oct 2, 2025

Imogene Pickett Hoffmann, a beloved educator and devoted member of her community, passed away on October 2, 2025, at the age of 90.

A native of Utica, Mississippi, and long-time resident of south Mississippi, Imogene dedicated her life to education and service. She held degrees in Elementary Education from Mississippi State University (MSU) and the University of Southern Mississippi (USM), as...

Richard Wayne Gable

Richard Wayne Gable

Oct 1, 2025

Richard Wayne Gable, age 63 of Lyman, passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2025.

He was preceded in death by his father, Guy Gable; his mother, Maxine Necaise (Buffington); his granddaughter, Ma’leah Bush; his brothers, Thomas Gable and Ronnie Lynn Gable and his grandmother, Grace Gable.

Richard is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Cheryl Gable; his children, Patrick Gable...

Brentley Nicole Gupton

Brentley Nicole Gupton

Sep 30, 2025

Brentley Nicole Gupton, age 35, of Gautier, passed away on September 30, 2025.

Riemann Family Funeral Home, West Jackson County, is serving the family.

Thomas Wilson Miller

Thomas Wilson Miller

Sep 30, 2025

Thomas Wilson Miller, born on June 10, 1924, in Cotton Valley, Louisiana, passed away on September 30, 2025, in Gulfport, Mississippi. He lived a life distinguished by dedication and service, retiring from the Air Force after 20 years of honorable military service.

During his retirement, Thomas embraced his love for reading and hiking, proudly accomplishing the notable feat of completing the...

Josephine Brown

Josephine Brown

Sep 29, 2025

Josephine Brown, age 80, entered into eternal rest on September 29, 2025.

Visitation will be 10:00 am - 11:00 am, Saturday, October 11, 2025, at Our Mother of Mercy Church, with the funeral service starting at 11:00 am. Interment is at St. Stephens Cemetery, after the service.

Full Tribute to be posted soon.

Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is honored to serve the...

Angela Carol Brackman

Angela Carol Brackman

Sep 29, 2025

Angela Carol Brackman, age 69, of Diamondhead, passed away on September 29, 2025.

Riemann Family Funeral Home, Pass Christian, is serving the family.

Gladys Murray McCook

Gladys Murray McCook

Sep 29, 2025

Gladys Murray McCook, a beloved member of her community and an accomplished watercolor artist, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2025, in Diamondhead, Mississippi. She was born on July 7, 1936, in Jessup, Georgia, where she first developed her passion for nature and art, later reflecting her love of realistic floral and bird subjects in her exquisite paintings.

Throughout her life,...

Mary Katherine Haney

Mary Katherine Haney

Sep 29, 2025

Mary Katherine Haney was born February 24, 1950, and passed away on Monday, September 29, 2025.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Douglas and Margaret Reyer, Sr. and her brother, Douglas Reyer, Jr.

Mary is survived by her daughters, Jennifer (John) Dias and Rebekah (Mikael) McKnight; her four grandchildren, Margaret Lamey, Gabrial McKnight, Lilith McKnight and Elyse Dias; her great...

Thomas Daniel Hayes

Thomas Daniel Hayes

Sep 29, 2025

Thomas Daniel Hayes, age 67 of Biloxi, passed away on Monday, September 29, 2025.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Mary Hayes and his step son, David Verdin.

Thomas is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Fannie Hayes; his brothers, Anthony and Donald Hayes; and his uncle, Jerry (Anita) Miesll.

Thomas was a proud graduate of Biloxi...

Victor Schuster Farris

Victor Schuster Farris

Sep 27, 2025

Victor Schuster Farris, age 70, of Wiggins, passed away on September 27, 2025.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Ruthea Currie; brother, Guy Farris; and father, Walter A. Farris.

Victor is survived by his children, DJ Graham (Fallon) of Saucier and Rachel Ackermann (Tom) of Gulfport; siblings, Derrick Farris (Sissy) of Delisle, Lyn Burnaman of Gulfport, Joan Farris of Gulfport,...

Lori Denise Kelly

Lori Denise Kelly

Sep 26, 2025

Lori Denise Kelly, born May 30, 1968, in Lexington, Missouri, passed away on September 26, 2025. She was the daughter of Thomas Allen Kelly and Cheryl Lee Souder Kelly of Higginsville, MO.

She was preceded in death by her father, Thomas Allen Kelly, and her grandparents.

Lori and Gary Price had four beautiful daughters, Kelly Georgeanne Price (Hector Vega) of Tucson, AZ,...

Barbara Mae Hinds

Barbara Mae Hinds

Sep 25, 2025

Barbara Mae Hinds, peacefully passed away with her husband Robert Hinds, daughter Sondra Langley, grandson, Carl Pointer and his wife Destiny, along with her great-grandchildren Kalystah and Elvis Pointer surrounding her on Thursday, September 25, 2025.

Born on January 18, 1942, Barbara filled her eighty-three years with warmth, love and laughter. Known fondly as "Nana," her spirit continues to inspire those...

Melissa Freeman Allen

Melissa Freeman Allen

Sep 25, 2025

Melissa Ann Freeman Allen, age 71, of Gulfport, passed away on September 25, 2025, after an extended illness.

Lisa, as she was known by so many, was born to the late Don and Luverne Freeman on December 18, 1953, in Brookville, PA. She was a 1973 graduate of Harrison Central High School where she played the flute in the marching band....

Jose Maria Aguilar, III

Jose Maria Aguilar, III

Sep 24, 2025

Jose Maria Aguilar, III, age 56 of Dallas, TX, passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2025.

Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is honored to serve the Aguilar family.

Zachary Thomas Simpson

Zachary Thomas Simpson

Sep 24, 2025

Zachary Simpson, 23, of Woodbridge, VA, passed from his earthly home on September 24, 2025.

Zachary was born in Biloxi, MS and later moved to Stone County where he graduated Stone High School, Class of 2020. Upon graduation he joined and served in the United States Marine Corp. for 4 years. During that time, he and his wife, Andrea, lived in...

Carolyn Necaise Ladner

Carolyn Necaise Ladner

Sep 24, 2025

Carolyn Necaise Ladner, age 76, of Kiln, passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2025.

The family will receive friends beginning at 9:30 AM at St. Matthew the Apostle Catholic Church, 27074 St. Matthew Church Rd.,  Perkinston, MS 39573, on Monday, September 29, 2025.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM. Interment will be at St. Matthew the...