OBITUARIES

May 9, 2024

Gloria Jean Mitton, age 77, passed away on May 9, 2024 in Gulfport, Mississippi.

Gloria was born in Gulfport, but lived around the world as an Army Brat. She graduated Orleans American High School in Orleans, France. She worked many years as librarian and substitute teacher at St. Michael’s School in Silver Spring, Maryland. Gloria returned to Gulfport in 2009 and...

May 9, 2024

Roger Lee Magnuson - Passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, May 9, 2024. Age 84.A complete obituary notice will be posted in the coming days.The Riemann Family Funeral Home, 13872 Lemoyne Blvd. in West Jackson County is proud to serve the Magnuson family. Share memories, condolences, and photos at www.riemannfamily.com

May 8, 2024

May 8, 2024

Marsha Jim Watson, age 87, of Gulfport, Mississippi passed away May 8, 2024.She was preceded in death by her husband, David of 66 years; and her sons, David and Robert.Marsha is survived by her son, Alan (Dee Aine) Watson; daughter-in-law, Nancy Watson; brother, Lennox (Shiela) Bower; granddaughter, Amanda (Ian) Scroubelos; and great grandchildren, Birdie, Millie, Maisie, and Betsy Scroubelos.Born in...

May 7, 2024

Clinton Earl Matthews, age 64, of Diamondhead, passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2024.He is preceded in death by his father, William Matthews, Sr.; his brothers, Matt Matthews and Gregory Matthews; and his sister, Veronica Daw Johnson.He is survived by his mother, Peggy Matthews of Pass Christian; his former wife, Cynthia Matthews of Diamondhead; his sons Joshua  Matthews of Kiln,...

May 7, 2024

Calvin Gene Chilton, age 77, of Gulfport, passed away on May 7, 2024.

Calvin was born in Piedmont, Missouri on January 16, 1947, to Lloyd and Lillian Chilton. He served in the U.S. Army and retired after 20 years.  He then worked as a civilian on Fort Camp Army base as a maintenance man for another 20 years. 

Calvin’s hobbies included mechanics,...

May 7, 2024

Jeremiah Joseph Murphy Stover, 21, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2024 in Pass Christian, MS.  

He was a wonderful and loving son, brother, grandson, cousin and boyfriend, who will be sadly missed by his family and friends.

Jeremiah was born in Bay St. Louis, MS. on May 6, 2003.  He was a kind and gentle soul.  He spent his younger years...

May 7, 2024

John Walter Cox, age 99, of Pass Christian, passed away on May 7, 2024.Arrangements are pending at the Riemann Family Funeral Home, Long Beach, is serving the family.

May 7, 2024

    Kenneth Wayne Huffman, a beloved member of the Saucier, MS community, passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at the Biloxi VA Medical Center. Born on August 28, 1949, in Harrisburg, Arkansas, Kenneth led a fulfilling life that touched the hearts of many.     Kenneth was known for his dedication to his work as a Truck Driver and...

May 6, 2024

Virginia “Jinny” Labre, age 73 of Ocean Springs, MS., passed away peacefully on May 6, 2024, in Biloxi, MS. She was born on January 31, 1951, to the late William and Wilda (Huff) Labre, who preceded her in death along with her brothers, William Labre, Jr., and Frank Miller.

Jinny was born in Buffalo, NY but moved to Pennsylvania as a...

May 6, 2024

Mary E. Streaker, age 85 of Saucier, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2023.

She was a native of Cape May County, New Jersey and was employed as a Home Health Aide for over 40 years.  She received many awards and certificates during her career.

Mary was preceded in death by her father, George E. Cain; her mother, Mary Callaway; her son,...

May 5, 2024

Lou Ann Cook, age 68, passed away on May 5, 2024, in Biloxi, Mississippi. She was born February 1, 1956, in Chicago, Illinois, to Michael and Lucille Spatola.  

On June 15, 1974, Lou Ann married Charles Cook in Fort Worth, Texas.  She spent most of her years as a resident of Washington State. Lou Ann was of the Roman Catholic...

May 5, 2024

Sandra Gail Hammersmith, of Gulfport, Mississippi, affectionately known as Sandy to those who held her dear, passed away on May 5, 2024, in Gulfport, Mississippi, at the age of 56. She was a devoted homemaker, weaving warmth and love into every corner of her family's lives. Sandra was born on August 21, 1967, in Covington, Kentucky. Sandy's journey through life was...

May 4, 2024

Jacqueline Denise Jackson, age 69 and of Biloxi , passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at Memorial Hospital of Gulfport.

May 4, 2024

Gwendolyn Louise Mohrmann,age 68, entered into eternal rest on May, 04, 2024 in Diamondhead, MS. Riemann Family Funeral Home, Pass Christian, is honored to serve the Mohrmann family. 

May 3, 2024

Robert “Bob” Denis Kraz, age 86 was called to his life on May 3, 2024

Bob was born in Long Beach in 1938. He attended Gulfport High School before going to sea on the schooner Azera. He joined the United States Air Force, graduating from the second class for Precision Measurement Electronics Laboratory (PMEL) school.

After getting out of the Air Force,...

May 2, 2024

Vera Corene Davis, age 74, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2024, in Ocean Springs, MS.Mrs. Davis is being transferred for services to Marion Nelson Funeral Home, Lake Wales, Florida. The Riemann Family Funeral Home in West Jackson County proudly served the family.  Share memories, condolences and photo's at www.riemannfamily.com

May 2, 2024

Gary K. Barker, age 71 of Long Beach, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2024.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Voncille and Gerald Barker and his brother, Glenn Barker.

Gary is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Joanie Barker; his son, Casey (Meagan) Barker; his brother, Greg Barker; his grandchildren, Joshua, Emma, Athena, Madison and Houston; and...

May 2, 2024

James Howard Lizana, 81 of Gulfport, MS passed away peacefully at his home on May 2, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on December 8, 1942 in Gulfport, MS to the late Adolph & Evelyn Necaise Lizana.  Howard is preceded in death by his parents; 7 brothers, Edward Lizana, Alphonse Lizana, Elder Lizana, Harold Lizana, Ralph Lizana,...

May 1, 2024

Gerald Forrest Guynn 1930-2024 

Gerald Forrest Guynn passed away peacefully on May 1, 2024, at the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Gulfport, Mississippi where he had been living for the past few years. He was 93 years old and died of causes incidental to his age.

Gerald was born on June 5, 1930 in Royal Oak, Michigan (where his family was living...