OBITUARIES
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:...
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.
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...
Andrea Ann Miller
Feb 27, 2026
Andrea Ann Miller, age 66, of Long Beach, passed away on February 27, 2026.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Engelbert Lochner and Magdalena Landry.
She is survived by her husband of 34 years, Bille F. Miller II; her children, Dr. Shelby M. Miller, Bille Miller III (Selena), and Cameron K. Miller; a sibling, Martin Lochner; her grandchildren, Nevaeh Thomas and...
Leo Rozycke, Sr.
Feb 26, 2026
Leo Rozycke, Sr., age 94, of Gulfport, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 26, 2026. His long life was marked by devotion to his family, to his country, and to the simple joys that brought him meaning. Born on February 5, 1932, in Madison, Illinois, Leo grew up in a loving Catholic home, attended St. Mary Catholic School, and graduated...
Carl John Trochesset, Jr.
Feb 26, 2026
Carl John "Peanut" Trochesset, Jr. January 18, 1941 – February 26, 2026 .
A True Biloxian.
A lifelong resident of the Biloxi community, Carl John "Peanut" Trochesset, Jr., age 85, passed away on February 26, 2026. His journey began in Mobile, AL, on January 18, 1941, while his mom was visiting her family, and his life journey ended at a Gulfport, MS...
Larry Gressett Smith
Feb 26, 2026
Larry G. Smith, age 85, of Gulfport, Mississippi, passed away on February 26, 2026. He was born on August 31, 1940, in Union, Mississippi, and moved to Gulfport at the age of twelve, where he would build a life rooted in family, service, and community.
Larry was preceded in death by his beloved wife, June Warden Smith; his parents, Gressett and...
Walter "Wally" Phillip White
Feb 25, 2026
Walter “Wally” Phillip White, age 71, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, in Laurel, MS.
Wally was born in Washington, D.C., and later made the Mississippi Gulf Coast his home. He lived in Long Beach for 47 years and resided at South Mississippi Regional Center (SMRC) in Long Beach, where they took excellent care of him. He most recently...
Mary Beth Fields
Feb 25, 2026
Mary Beth Fields, age 70, passed away on February 25, 2026, in Gulfport, Mississippi. She was born in Biloxi, Mississippi, and was a longtime resident of Gulfport.
Mary Beth was a devoted military spouse of the U.S. Army and dedicated much of her life to supporting her family and community
She was preceded in death by her husband, Forrest Fenton Fields; her...
Pamela Glenda Taylor
Feb 25, 2026
Pamela Glenda Taylor, lovingly known to everyone as Glenda, was born August 9, 1948, and passed away peacefully on February 25, 2026, at home surrounded by her family.
Glenda loved her family with a fierce, unconditional “mama bear” love that was hard to rival. She was a giver, full of compassion and kindness, always putting the needs of others before her...
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