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James T. Cockrell
Mar 10, 2026
James T. Cockrell, age 94, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on March 10, 2026.
A full tribute honoring his life and legacy will be posted soon.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Riemann Family Funeral Home,19130 Commission Road, Long Beach, MS 39560, beginning at 9:00 a.m., with the funeral service starting at 10:00 a.m.
Burial will...
Joseph Anthony Giametta, Sr.
Mar 7, 2026
Joseph Anthony Giematta, Sr., age 97 of Biloxi, MS, entered into the arms of the Lord on March 7, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
He was preceded in death by his much-loved wife of 32 years, Laura Giametta; his father, Charles; his mother, Theresa DeCarlo; his stepmother, Josephine Chiniche; his siter, Camella Cates; his brothers, Charles Giametta and Ambrose James...
Nancy Fowler Hanby
Mar 7, 2026
Nancy Fowler Hanby, age 85, of Long Beach, passed away on March 7, 2026.
Visitation will be on Friday, March 13, 2026, from 1 - 2 pm at Trinity Methodist Church. The funeral service will be at 2 pm in the church. A graveside service will be held at 1:30 pm on Monday, March 16, 2026, at the Biloxi National Cemetery.
A...
Senior Chief Petty Officer Jerry Lewis Wright, U.S. Navy, Ret
Mar 7, 2026
Senior Chief Petty Officer Jerry Lewis Wright, U.S. Navy, Ret, age 79, of Lumberton, MS passed away peacefully in the early hours of March 7 following a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, and a proud Vietnam veteran and Purple Heart recipient who served his country with courage and dedication as a...
Dennis "Denny" Lau
Mar 6, 2026
Dennis “Denny” Michael Lau, 80, of Gulfport, Mississippi, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2026.
Denny was born in Highland Park, Michigan, in 1945. He attended Our Lady of Sorrows and later Farmington High School, graduating in 1963. He went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree from Northern Michigan University.
Denny was a devoted father to his three surviving children:...
Terence Lee Bartusiak
Mar 5, 2026
It is with a heavy heart that the Bartusiak family announces that Mr. Terence Lee Bartusiak, beloved husband, brother, father, and grandfather, passed away on 5 March 2026, at the age of 73.
Born 25 March 1952 to Maryann and Joseph Bartusiak in Morton Grove, Illinois, Terence was the oldest of 4, and loved his little siblings Judy, Danny, and Michael...
Norma Lee Rush
Mar 5, 2026
Norma Necaise Rush, a devoted mother and cherished caregiver, was born on February 4, 1964, in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. She peacefully departed this life on March 5, 2026, in Carriere, Mississippi. Norma dedicated her life to nurturing those she lovingly referred to as family, embodying the essence of compassion and loyalty throughout her years.
As a homemaker, Norma's commitment to...
Donna Lynn Bainum
Mar 5, 2026
Donna Lynn Bainum, age 56, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones.
A full tribute celebrating her life and legacy will be posted soon.
Riemann Family Funeral Home is honored to serve the Bainum family during this difficult time.
Henry Marshall Steiner, II
Mar 4, 2026
Henry Marshall Steiner, II, passed away March 4, 2026, in Saucier, Mississippi.
Visitation will be held Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Riemann Family Funeral Home, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport, MS 39503. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 PM at the funeral home. Burial will take place after the service at Free Church of God...
Tami Newman Haverty
Mar 4, 2026
Tami Newman Haverty — a loving mother, wife, daughter and sister — died peacefully at Gulfport Memorial Hospital on March 4, 2026, surrounded by her family, she was 65.
To know Tami was to know how deeply she loved her children, how proud she was of them, and how fiercely she defended them. Teachers in the Long Beach School System may...
Jeareld Dean Farley
Mar 3, 2026
In Loving Memory of
Jeareld Dean Farley
September 22, 1939 – March 3, 2026
Jeareld Dean Farley—our “Dean”—was born on September 22, 1939, in Pass Christian to Charles and Alice Cox. From the very beginning, her life carried a quiet strength that would define her and bless everyone around her.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her beloved siblings, Dorothy Lopez,...
CMSgt. (Ret.) Paul Joseph Dehm
Mar 3, 2026
CMSgt. (Ret.) Paul Joseph Dehm, age 76, of Saucier, Mississippi, passed away on March 3, 2026.
Paul was a proud Vietnam Veteran who devoted his life to serving his country. He served in the United States Air Force, rising to the esteemed rank of Chief Master Sergeant. In 1984, he was honored as the Outstanding Senior Enlisted Administrator of the Year...
Elizabeth Leah Roberts
Mar 2, 2026
Elizabeth Leah Roberts, a vibrant and accomplished soul, passed away on March 2, 2026, at the age of 36.
She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, C.W. and Maybelle Brewer; paternal grandmother, Carlene Roberts; and close friend, Josh Nieves.
Elizabeth is survived by her parents, Bruce and Teresa Roberts; brother, Bruce Lee Roberts, III; paternal grandfather, Bruce Roberts; and her...
Alton "Sonny" Franklin Simpson, Jr.
Mar 2, 2026
Alton "Sonny" Franklin Simpson, Jr., age 86 of Ocean Springs, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2026.
Sonny was preceded in death by his parents, Alton and Louise Simpson and his sister, Mary Myrick.
He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Sharon Foley Simpson; his daughter, Heather (Scott) Burke of Destin, FL; his grandson, Vincent Prescott; and his brother,...
Athene Nicole Paquin
Mar 1, 2026
Athene Nicole Paquin, 52, of Biloxi, Mississippi, passed away on March 1, 2026, in Gulfport, Mississippi.
Athene was a native of South Africa and earned an associate degree. One of Athene’s proudest achievements is the career she made for herself in the world of coffee and cafes. She went from being a barista to starting her own consulting business, Cool Beans....
Inell Kellum
Mar 1, 2026
Inell Kellum passed from this life on Sunday, March 1, 2026, in her home in Biloxi, Mississippi in the presence of her husband of 73 years, Elvin Kellum, and her son Elvin Kellum Jr.
Inell was born Edna Inell Ladner on October 13, 1938, to her father, Francis John Ladner and her mother Matricila Ada (Moran) Ladner. She was preceded in...
Albert Sidney Kleinpeter III
Mar 1, 2026
Albert Sidney Kleinpeter III, 79, of Bay St. Louis, MS passed away March 1, 2026.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Waveland is assisting the family
Gerald "Jerry" Pleasant York
Feb 28, 2026
Gerald 'Jerry' Pleasant York was born in Kearney, Nebraska on July 17,1933. As a young boy, Jerry developed a strong work ethic. He got his first job at the age of eleven, as a paper boy. He was peddling newspapers on the sidewalk for VE Day and VJ day to mark the end of World War II. He was very...
Darwin Murray Helms
Feb 27, 2026
Darwin Murray Helms, 84, of Diamondhead, Mississippi, passed away on February 27, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer to go home to be with his Lord. Darwin was a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend.
Born July 30, 1941, and raised in Lamont, Iowa, Darwin later moved on to Milwaukee, Wisconsin to begin a career in aviation. He devoted his...
Ann Marie Elizabeth "Liz" Hymel Eckert
Feb 27, 2026
Ann Marie Elizabeth “Liz” Hymel Eckert, 86, of Ocean Springs, passed away on February 27, 2026.
Liz was the devoted wife of Richard A. Eckert, Sr. (deceased) to whom she was married for 64 wonderful years.
Liz was preceded in death by her parents, Roland and Mildred Hymel of New Orleans, Louisiana; her sisters, Marie H. Weidner, Edmee H. Baird, and Kathleen...
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