OBITUARIES
Charles Joseph Cangelosi
Mar 18, 2026
Charles Jospeh Cangelosi, age 93, of Diamondhead, passed away on March 18, 2026.
Visitation will be on Thursday, March 26, 2026, from 10 - 11 am at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 9036 Kiln DeLisle Road, Pass Christian. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 am in the church. Interment will be in Biloxi National Cemetery.
A full tribute...
Dorothy J. Williams
Mar 17, 2026
Dorothy J. Williams, age 83 of Gulfport, passed away on Wednesday, March 17, 2026, peacefully at her home surrounded by her daughters
She was preceded in death by her parents, Fate and Lela Floyd, Sr.; her loving husband of 31 years, George Douglas Williams; her siblings, Fate Floyd, II, Ruby DeBouse, Beatrice Veneable, Marie Smith, and Richard Floyd.
She leaves behind her...
Phillip Vincent Babischkin
Mar 17, 2026
Phillip Vincent Babischkin, age 56 of Ocean Springs, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, in Mobile, AL.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Sheldon and Margaret Babischkin.
Phillip is survived by his children, Ashley (Steven) Payne, Tyler (Jessica) Babischkin, Katelyn (Holton) Johnson, Joey Horne, Jordan Horne and Carrissa Babischkin; his grandchildren, Steven Payne, Jr., Maximus Payne, Braylon Horne and...
Veronica Renz Sprinkle
Mar 16, 2026
Veronica Elizabeth Renz Sprinkle of Diamondhead, Mississippi, passed into eternal life on March 16, 2026.
"Roni", a native of New Orleans, LA, moved to the Mississippi Gulf Coast in 1976. She spent her life making the world a brighter and better place-loving, caring for and teaching children in the schools where she served as an educator. Roni began her career as...
Gloria Flake
Mar 16, 2026
Gloria Flake, age 86, of Gulfport, MS, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026, at her residence in Gulfport.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family. Please sign the online guestbook and share memories at www.riemannfamily.com
Viola Anne DeVries
Mar 16, 2026
Viola Anne Van Noord DeVries
1941 – March 16, 2026
Viola Anne Van Noord DeVries, age 84, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Viola was born in 1941 in Winnie, Texas, to Alice May Van Noord and Gerrit Van Noord. She lived a life defined by kindness, perseverance, and a deep love for children, family,...
Aaron Michael Copeland
Mar 15, 2026
Aaron Michael Copeland, age 44, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2025, at his home in Gulfport.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport, MS is serving the family
Dr. Philip A. Schaeffer, MD
Mar 14, 2026
On March 14, 2026, Dr. Philip A. Schaeffer, MD, of Pass Christian, Mississippi, passed away peacefully at his home at the age of 90.
He is survived by his wife, Sherri Floyd Schaeffer of Pass Christian, Mississippi; his son, Jonathan Schaeffer (Oni) of Tasmania, Australia; his nieces, GiGi Adams (Cliff) of Dallas, Texas, and Susie Beers (Norm) of Windsor, England; as...
Kenneth Bounds
Mar 14, 2026
Kenneth Bounds, age 91, of Biloxi, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2026, at his residence at the Biloxi VA Hospital on the Delaware Unit of the Community Living Center.
Kenneth was born January 24, 1935. A lifelong Mississippi resident and native of Biloxi, he proudly served his country in the United States Navy for five years and received an...
Lionel T. Fayard
Mar 14, 2026
Lionel T. Fayard, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and cherished member of the Long Beach community, passed away on March 14, 2026, in Gulfport, MS. Born on October 9, 1936, in Long Beach, MS, Lionel lived a life marked by dedication, kindness, and an unwavering commitment to those around him.
A veteran of the Air Force, Lionel demonstrated his service and...
Timothy Wayne Wallis
Mar 12, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Timothy Wayne Wallis of Biloxi, Mississippi (formerly of White Cloud, MI). He passed away on March 12, 2026, at the age of 70.
Tim was born on December 2, 1956, to William Junior Wallis and his biological mother, Helen. He was later raised by his stepmother, Joyce Wallis. A proud...
Donald Winslow Tiblier
Mar 12, 2026
In Loving Memory of Donald Winslow Tiblier
Donald Winslow Tiblier age 78, passed away March 12, 2026 in Jefferson, LA. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother. He was born in Biloxi, MS and lived his whole life in d'Iberville, MS.
He was d'Iberville High School graduate of the class of 1967. He was an excellent athlete in football,...
Dorothy Ione Gibson
Mar 12, 2026
Dorothy Ione Gibson, born on May 17, 1940, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Gulfport, Mississippi. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Dorothy’s life was a beautiful tapestry woven with love, dedication, and joy.
Dorothy graduated from high school and embarked on a career at Arkport Central School, where she touched the lives of many through her work. Her...
Philip Browler Waterstradt
Mar 10, 2026
Philip Bowler Waterstradt, 78, of Bay St. Louis passed away March 10th, 2026. Arrangements are private with Riemann Family Funeral Home, Waveland assisting the family
Eudith Troy Baird
Mar 10, 2026
EUDITH TROY BAIRD, beloved grandmother, mother, and a true beacon of strength, passed away on March 10, 2026, at the age of 85, surrounded by her loved ones. Following a courageous battle with various cancers and a recent, hard-fought struggle with severe heart failure, she has finally found rest.
Born on February 18, 1941, in Houston, Texas, Eudith was known for...
James T. Cockrell
Mar 10, 2026
James T. Cockrell of Long Beach, MS, age 94, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on March 10, 2026. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 61 years, Mary A. Cockrell, his parents, Robert O. and Nancy L. Cockrell, his granddaughters, Jennifer J. Bush and Dede Sykes, his great-granddaughter, Eve Gretchen Bush, and daughters-in-law, Susan...
Carolyn C. Simpson
Mar 9, 2026
Carolyn Cecile Simpson, age 85, passed away on March 9, 2026, in Gulfport, MS.
Family is currently composing a full obituary and will be announce soon.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport is serving the family.
Rose Marie Ryals
Mar 9, 2026
Rose Marie Ryals, age 84 of Long Beach, MS., passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
She was happily married for over 61 years and widowed for the past 6 years. Rose Marie was a devoted, dedicated loving wife, loving sister, and a cherished mother, grandmother, great and great-great grandmother. She would give anything,...
David Max Waaga
Mar 9, 2026
David Max Waaga, 70, of Long Beach, Mississippi, joined the Lord on March 9, 2026.
David "Root" was born on February 14 in Gulfport, Mississippi, to Robert Waaga and Marian (Netto) Waaga. He grew up in Long Beach alongside his brothers and sisters.
He welcomed two sons, David Max Waaga Thorton, and Tyler Max Waaga. "Root" worked as a carpenter for more...
Marie W. Ward
Mar 9, 2026
Lola Marene “Marie” Winstead Ward, age 94, of Long Beach, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2026. Born on September 8, 1931, she was the daughter of Willie Howard and Alberta Winstead.
After the death of her father at a young age, Marie was raised by her mother in Pea Ridge, Mississippi, alongside her four brothers and six sisters. As...
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