OBITUARIES
Connie Chiniche Tucker
Apr 6, 2026
Connie Chiniche Tucker, age 62, of Long Beach, passed away on April 6, 2026.
She was preceded in death by a son, Jeffrey Bowen Tucker; her parents, Salvador J. Chiniche and Flora Mae Hoda Chiniche; a sister, Stephanie Chiniche; and her grandparents, and many aunts and uncles.
She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Jeffrey B. Tucker; her children, Ashley...
Mardell Necaise Tomasich
Apr 4, 2026
Mardell Necaise Tomasich, 82, a resident of Kiln, Mississippi, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on April 4, 2026.
Mardell was born on March 31, 1944, in Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi. On November 16, 1963, she married the love of her life, Henry A. Tomasich, Sr. Together, they shared 58 wonderful years of marriage, building a life filled...
Connie Boyd
Apr 4, 2026
Connie F. Boyd, age 86, of Gulfport, passed away on April 4, 2026.
Visitation will be on Monday, April 13, 2026, from 10:30 am - 12 pm at the Riemann Family Funeral Home, 11280 Three Rivers Rd, Gulfport. The service will be at 12 pm in the chapel. Interment will be in Biloxi National Cemetery.
A full tribute will be posted soon.
Royce Durwood Saucier
Apr 3, 2026
Royce Durwood Saucier, age 91 of Gulfport, MS, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2026.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Royal and Nancy Saucier; his wife of 67 years, Dorothy Saucier; his sister, Barbara Quave; and his daughter-in-law, Lucy Saucier.
Royce is survived by his children, Nelson Saucier and Henry (Tina) Saucier; his grandchildren, Tiffany (Chris) Richardson, Joshua...
Mary Antoinette Jean Schepens Levens
Apr 3, 2026
Mary Antoinette Jean Schepens Levens, 89, born September 23, 1936, passed into her eternal life on April 3, 2026, Good Friday. Mary was the fourth of six children of Theresa Dauro Schepens, a second-generation Sicilian immigrant, and Leo A.N. Schepens, a first-generation immigrant from the Netherlands (Holland).
In addition to her parents preceding her in death. Mary was preceded in death...
Katerina Galanis
Mar 31, 2026
Katerina Galanis, age 72 of D’Iberville, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Christofas and Kostantina Koulmandas; her son, Andras Galanis; and her beloved dog, Paco.
Katerina is survived by her brother, Stratos Mandas and her daughter, Christina Galanis.
She was raised in Sudan, Africa, and moved to the United States in 1980. Over the...
Ronald E. Von Seng
Mar 31, 2026
Ronald E. Von Seng, known to many simply as "Ron Von," passed away on March 31, 2026, at the age of 86, in Biloxi, Mississippi. Born on July 28, 1939, in East St. Louis, Illinois, Ron lived a full life marked by curiosity, style, and a genuine love for the people around him.
Ron graduated from Collinsville High School in 1957...
Norris R. Sumrall, Sr.
Mar 31, 2026
Norris Reginald Sumrall, Sr., age 95 of Gulfport, was born on December 14, 1930, in the Sumrall Community of Stone County, MS, and passed away on March 31, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Gaines Winborn Sumrall and Vera Sellers Sumrall; his wife, Bernice Viola Yeager Sumrall; his brothers, Kenneth, Tommy...
Eugenia Anne Lassabe Lacoste
Mar 30, 2026
Eugenia Anne Lassabe Lacoste, age 66 of Kiln, passed away on March 30, 2026.
Rieman Family Funeral Home, Pass Christian, is serving the family.
Roland E. "Eddie" Mullins, Jr.
Mar 30, 2026
Roland E. “Eddie” Mullins, Jr.
Biloxi, Mississippi
With heavy hearts but abiding peace, we announce that Roland E. “Eddie” Mullins, Jr., 75, of Biloxi, went home to be with his Savior on Monday, March 30, 2026, surrounded by his wife and family.
Born in Starkville, Mississippi, Eddie lived in Biloxi nearly all his life. He was preceded in death by his beloved parents,...
Clara Marie Moran
Mar 30, 2026
Clara Marie Moran, age 87, of Woolmarket, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2026, in Dallas, Texas, surrounded by those who had taken such good care of her in her last moments. Reading Holy Scripture to her and keeping her as comfortable as they knew how under the circumstances.
Clara was a woman whose life was rooted in her family...
Connie Jo Langford Cumberland
Mar 30, 2026
Connie Jo Cumberland, age 77, of Gulfport, Mississippi, went home to be with her Lord and Savior in the early morning hours of Monday, March 30, 2026. She passed away peacefully at home while holding her husband’s hand.
Connie was preceded in death by her parents, Rhoda Josephine Langford and Carl Albert Langford, and her beloved grandson, Everett Landry Ballew.
Born on...
Walter "Walt" Helveston
Mar 30, 2026
Walter “Walt” Coney Helveston, age 54 of Long Beach, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2026.
He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Omega Helveston; his mother, Linda Kay Helveston and his aunt, Marsha Helveston.
Walt is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Candy Buley Helveston and his son, Dillan Helveston.
Born in Gulfport, Walt was raised in Long Beach,...
Nancy Jane Smith Havelin
Mar 29, 2026
Nancy Jane Smith Havelin, a cherished resident of Ocean Springs, Mississippi for 57 years, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 29, 2026, in Jerseyville, Illinois, where she has resided with her family for the past 3 1/2 years. Born on February 19, 1945, in Utica, New York, Nancy led a life marked by dedication, kindness, and devotion to her loved...
Karen Christine (Brruntz) Edwards
Mar 29, 2026
Karen Christine (Bruntz) Edwards left us too soon on March 29, 2026. She was 71 Years old. Born on June 8, 1954, in Greeley, Colorado, Karen proudly served her country in the United States Army. Later, she worked in the service industry. Karen was known for her kindness, compassion, and dedication to others.
Karen was predeceased in death by her husband...
Dolores Faye Lorio Chauffe
Mar 29, 2026
Dolores Faye Lorio Chauffe, born June 13, 1938, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 29, 2026, in Pass Christian, MS, after living 75 years in her beloved hometown of Hahnville, Louisiana.
After graduating from Nichols State University, Dolores served as a Hahnville school librarian for her 25-year career (1972-1998) with the St. Charles Parish School System. She believed that education extends...
Sawyer Elizabeth Engelman
Mar 29, 2026
Sawyer Elizabeth Engelman, infant daughter of Austin and Shayla Engelman, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2026. Arrangements are private with Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport assisting the family.
Donna Helen Robb
Mar 29, 2026
Donna Helen Robb, 89, of Pequot Lakes, MN, passed away on March 29, 2026, while vacationing with her family on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is honored to assist the family.
Susan Percle Vaughn
Mar 28, 2026
Susan Percle Vaughn, age 75, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Pass Christian Health and Rehabilitation Center.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Percle and Josephine “Essie” Percle; and her sisters, Cynthia Zeringue and Tracie Sowell.
Susan is lovingly remembered by her devoted husband, Donald Vaughn; her daughters, Melissa Zeringue (Kelby “Bones” Tabor) and Christine Zeringue...
Pattye Sue Walley Warren
Mar 27, 2026
Pattye Sue Walley Warren, 85, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2026, in Gulfport, Mississippi, with her loving husband by her side.
Born on April 22, 1940, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, Pattye was the cherished daughter of Andrew and Elizabeth Walley. She carried throughout her life a quiet grace and joyful spirit that touched all who knew her. To her eight grandchildren,...
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