OBITUARIES
Jan Marie Webb
Nov 3, 2025
Jan Marie Webb, age 58, of Vancleave, passed away on November 3, 2025.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, West Jackson County, is serving the family.
Chester Lee Rice
Nov 2, 2025
Chester Lee Rice, age 90, of Gulfport, passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at the Biloxi VA Medical Center.
Friends are invited to join the family for visitation and services on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at Riemann Family Funeral Home, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport, MS. Visitation will be held from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m., with the Service beginning at...
Glynn Forest Harbin
Nov 2, 2025
Glynn F. Harbin age 48, of Biloxi, Mississippi, passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025.
Glynn was from Leland, Mississippi, and made Biloxi his home for many years. He attended some college courses before beginning his career as a truck driver.
He was a dedicated father and grandfather who could fix just about anything, often calling his creative problem-solving “Glyn-Genuity.” He enjoyed...
Melba J. Wyatt
Nov 2, 2025
Melba Jean Welch Wyatt, born November 23, 1938, passed away the morning of November 2, 2025, peacefully surrounded by loved ones in Gulfport, Mississippi.
She was born in Flynn, Texas at the home of her beloved Grandparents, Hoogterp. Melba was quite the tomboy growing up and enjoyed running all over the country homestead where she was born. Growing up and attending...
Ray Elliott Tiblier
Nov 2, 2025
Mr. Ray Elliott Tiblier, age 78, a lifelong resident of Biloxi, passed away surrounded by his loved ones on Sunday, November 2, 2025 at his home. The family is compiling a full obituary which will be posted here on our site as soon as it is available.
Per Ray's wishes, no services are planned at this time. The Riemann Family...
Margaret Ann Marasco
Nov 1, 2025
Margaret Marasco, 83, of Saucier, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 1, 2025, in Gulfport, Mississippi.
Margaret was born in Mount Vernon, Illinois, and later made the Mississippi Gulf Coast her home. She earned an Associate’s Degree in Hotel Management and worked in the hospitality industry for more than 20 years before retiring. Margaret was an active member of the...
Jan "JJ" Lofties
Nov 1, 2025
Jan “JJ” Lofties, age 74, of Saucier, Mississippi, entered into eternal rest at home on Saturday, November 1, 2025. She was born in Dallas, Texas, and made Mississippi her home where she built a lifetime of love, faith, and service to others.
JJ was preceded in death by her father, Dr. William H. Van de Grift; her father-in-law, Orval Lofties; her...
Stephen Fleischman
Nov 1, 2025
Stephen Paul Fleischman, age 78 of Baton Rouge, passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2025.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman and May Fleischman; and his son, David Fleischman.
Stephen is survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Virginia White Fleischman; his children, Cory (Fabian) Ludwig and Robyn (Chip) Lott; his grandchildren, Concetta Ludwig, London Lott, Scarlett Lott,...
Jeffrey Wayne Sappington
Nov 1, 2025
Jeffrey Wayne Sappington: Brother Jeff, a devoted minister and beloved family Man, passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Singing River Hospital in Gulfport, Mississippi.
Born on September 14, 1966, in Joplin, Missouri, Brother Jeff dedicated his life to the ministry. He was a minister for 42 years, 30 of which were spent pastoring Gulfport Holiness Church. In the early...
Pamela Faye King
Nov 1, 2025
Pamela Faye “Pam” King, age 72, of Gulfport, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
She was preceded in death by her father, James Harris; her mother, Ann Coker Keyes; and a brother, William Keith Harris.
Pam is survived by her husband of 50 years, Richard J. King; her daughters, Stacey Renee Neil and...
Benjamin Porter Ward Jr.
Nov 1, 2025
Benjamin Porter Ward, Jr., age 96, of Gulfport, Mississippi, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, November 1, 2025. Born in Newport, Rhode Island, Benjamin lived a long and meaningful life filled with devotion to country, family, and the sea.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 51 years, Laverne L. Ward; his father, Captain Benjamin Porter Ward, Sr.;...
David Reese White
Oct 30, 2025
David Reese White, born on July 27, 1946, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2025. He leaves behind a legacy of love, diligence, and a storied career that spanned five decades as a purchasing agent. David's professional life was marked by his commitment to excellence, and he retired with pride after 50 years of dedicated service.
Beyond his career, David was...
Fionnuala Majella Wilson
Oct 30, 2025
Fionnuala Majella Wilson born May 9, 2007, passed away October 30, 2025, in Mobile, AL.
She is preceded in death by her brother, Finian; grandparent, Dave Wilson; and great-grandparents, Paul and Alice Carrubba.
She is survived by her mother Amy; brother, Sullivan; sister, Tallulah; grandparents, Paula and Mike Spears; cousin, Renna; her father, Luke; and grandmother, Sharon Wilson; and many aunts, uncles,...
Sylvia Ballard Huete
Oct 30, 2025
Sylvia Ballard Huete, born on December 30, 1934, in Ft. Worth, Texas, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2025, in New Orleans, Louisiana. A woman of remarkable talents and passion, Sylvia dedicated her professional life to education and law while also cherishing the fine arts.
Throughout the 1960s, Sylvia made significant contributions to her community, working at Kingsley House, which is...
Beatrice Mae Lee
Oct 29, 2025
Beatrice Mae Lee, age 90, of Gulfport, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. A native of Poplarville, Mississippi, Bea made Gulfport her home in 1957, where she built a life filled with love, laughter, and care for others.
Beatrice was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Bobby Ray Lee; her parents, Robert F. Lee,...
Dynona Alexander Goekler
Oct 28, 2025
Dynona Alexander Goekler, age 75, of Stone County, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport.
Born in Mobile, Alabama, Dynona made her home in Stone County, where she built a life filled with love, laughter, and devotion to her family. A proud graduate of Harrison Central High School, Class of 1969, she was known...
Chara Denise Moody Brock
Oct 28, 2025
On October 28, 2025, the Lord called Chara Denise Moody Brock home at 4:45 pm. She passed away at her home surrounded by family and friends.
Chara was preceded in death by her father, Kenneth "Cotton" Moody; her mother, Geraldine Joyce Franko Moody, her sister, Debra "Debbie" Jean Courier; her brother, Kenneth "Kenny" Moody; her son, Wesley Willis; her grandson, Henery...
Hilary Ann Kolve
Oct 28, 2025
Hilary Ann Kolve, age 71, of Maryland Heights, MO, passed away on October 28, 2025.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.
Melvin Lee Shehorn
Oct 28, 2025
Melvin “Leo” Shehorn, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones. Born on May 11, 1940, Leo spent the majority of his life working as a skilled millwright, welder, fabricator and mechanic, earning the admiration of co-workers and the respect of all who knew him.
Leo’s life was defined by his unwavering dedication to...
Linda McCardle
Oct 28, 2025
Linda Lee Kahler McCardle, age 85, passed away on October 28th 2025 at Dunbar Village in Bay St. Louis.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Nollie Frank McCardle, Sr.; son, Henry Justin McCardle; parents, Henry Andrew Kahler and Ruby Mae Hudson Kahler; son-in-law, David Lee Warfield; and her long-time companion, Donald P. Redder.
Survivors include her three children, Lisa McCardle...
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