OBITUARIES
Dennis Smith
Jan 4, 2026
Dennis Edward Smith, age 53, of Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 4, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Dennis was a lifelong resident of Bay St. Louis and the owner of D’s Drywall.
Dennis was a man who liked to joke around and bring humor and laughter to those around him. In his younger years, he loved...
Marlene Ann Bowling
Jan 3, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Marlene Ann Bowling, maiden name Schaney, who peacefully departed this life on 3 January 2026, at the age of 90. She was born on 2 August 1935 to Walter Schaney and Henrietta Konitzer of Laurel County, Kentucky, and was surrounded by love in her final days.
Marlene lived a life defined by devotion to...
Adelaide Ramsey Barton
Jan 3, 2026
Adelaide Ramsey Barton, age 88, of Long Beach, passed away on January 3, 2026.
A full tribute and service announcements will be posted soon.
The Riemann Family Funeral Home, Long Beach, is serving the family.
Vicki Lynn Sparks
Jan 2, 2026
Vicki Lynn Sparks, 61, of Biloxi, Mississippi, passed away Friday, January 2, 2026.
A full obituary will be posted soon.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, 13872 Lemoyne Boulevard, Biloxi, is honored to serve the Sparks family. Special memories and condolences may be shared at www.riemannfamily.com.
Sandra Newman Mahoney
Jan 2, 2026
Sandra Newman Mahoney, of Biloxi, Mississippi, passed away peacefully, on her 77th birthday, January 2, 2026. Sandra was born in Brookhaven, Mississippi.
She earned her Registered Nursing degree from MGCCC–Jeff Davis and dedicated many years of service as a registered nurse before her retirement. Her career reflected her deep compassion and commitment to caring for others. Sandra and her family have...
Carolyn Faye Ladner
Jan 2, 2026
On a very cold winter day in McHenry, MS, February 28, 1941, Brisco and Betty Parker welcomed their youngest child, Carolyn Faye Parker Ladner. She was a premature baby, only weighing around 1 pound at birth. Family lore says she wasn’t expected to live, but her daddy put her in a shoe box and kept her warm before the fireplace,...
William Edward Murphy, Jr.
Jan 1, 2026
William Edward Murphy, Jr., age 85, passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Pass Christian, is honored to serve the Murphy family.
Eunice Marie Helmuth
Dec 31, 2025
Eunice Marie Helmuth, age 92, passed away on December 31, 2025, in Gulfport, Mississippi.
A native of Picayune, Mississippi, Eunice was a longtime resident of Gulfport. She graduated from Industrial High School and went on to build a life centered on faith, family, and service to others.
Eunice worked as a loan officer at First Federal of Picayune, where she was known...
Patricia Ann Vial
Dec 31, 2025
Patricia Ann Vial, age 93, of Pass Christian, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, in Bay St. Louis.
The family will receive friends beginning at 10:00 AM, Monday, January 12, 2026, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 22342 Evangeline Rd, Pass Christian, MS 39571. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 AM. Interment will be in Biloxi National Cemetery.
Donations...
Ronald Melvin Randall
Dec 31, 2025
Ronald Melvin Randall, age 67, of Gulfport, passed away on December 31, 2025, in Gulfport.
Mr. Randall was born to Richmond Carl Randall, Jr. and Annie Ruth Rouse Randall. He graduated from Gulfport East High School, attended MGCCC, and graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi. He was a history buff and enjoyed learning about World War II. He had several...
Howard "Dale" Smith Jr.
Dec 30, 2025
Howard “Dale” Smith Jr., age 62, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2025, surrounded by love.
He was preceded in death by his father, Howard Dale Smith, Sr.; and his mother, Connie Jo Smith.
Dale is survived by his loving wife, Lisa Collins-Smith; his children, Nicholle Smith and Shauntelle Smith; his stepchildren, Britny Charboneau (Ben) and Sgt Geddy Roberts, US Army (Ret.)...
Mary Smith LeBlanc
Dec 30, 2025
Mary Smith LeBlanc, age 72, passed away on December 30, 2025.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.
Candy Battenhausen
Dec 30, 2025
Candace “Candy” Jane Battenhausen, age 76, passed away on December 30, 2025, in Gulfport, Mississippi.
Born in Panama City, Florida, Candy later made her home in manyplaces including Linden, New Jersey, where she graduated from Linden High School.
Candy was preceded in death by her parents, Grier Weakland, Sr and Maxine Diehl Weakland; her husband, Richard Battenhausen, Sr.; and numerous siblings and...
Thelma Pickle Rawson
Dec 30, 2025
Thelma Lynnette Pickle Rawson, age 91 of Picayune, formerly of Gulfport, passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Kirk and Emma Pickle; her sisters, Dorothy (Blaine) Chandler and Norma (Pete) Burks; her brother, Harold (Linda) Pickle; her infant daughter and infant son and her grandson, Blake.
Ms. Thelma is survived by her loving husband...
Beverly Handschin
Dec 29, 2025
Beverly Handschin, age 73, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2025.
A full tribute celebrating Beverly's life will be shared soon.
Riemann Family Funeral Home of Gulfport is honored to serve the Handschin family during this time.
Edward Leon Smith
Dec 29, 2025
Edward Leon Smith, age 69, of Picayune, passed away on December 29, 2025.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.
Kerman "KC" Albert Ladner
Dec 29, 2025
Kerman “K.C.” Albert Ladner, Sr., age 84, of Pass Christian, Mississippi, passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at the Biloxi VA Medical Center.
A native of the Fenton Community of Pass Christian, Kerman was a lifelong resident of Pass Christian. He was a high school graduate and later attended barber school, ultimately becoming self-employed and the owner of Ladner’s Barber...
Sherry Nicholson Nave
Dec 29, 2025
Sherry Nicholson Nave, age 77, of Gulfport, passed Monday, December 29, 2025.
A celebration of life will be held at 11 am on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at Handsboro Baptist Church.
A full tribute will be posted soon.
The Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.
Trinh Thi Ly
Dec 29, 2025
Trinh Thi Ly, 83, of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, passed away Monday, December 29, 2025.
A full obituary will be posted soon.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, West Jackson County, is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements.
Clay E. Miles
Dec 28, 2025
Claiborne E. Miles went to Heaven on Sunday, December 28, 2025, from a room in the ICU at a local hospital. Claiborne was 95 years old and a resident of Gulfport, Mississippi, and a member of First Baptist Church of Gulfport. Clay was the longest-serving Gideon in the state of Mississippi at the time of his demise.
Claiborne obtained a Bachelor’s...
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