OBITUARIES

Brian "Timmy" Timothy Paige

Brian "Timmy" Timothy Paige

Sep 14, 2025

Brian Timothy "Timmy" Paige, age 59, of Saucier, MS, passed away on September 14, 2025.

Visitation will be on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 9 - 10 am at Saucier Holiness Church, 18017 N Bond Road, Saucier, MS 39574.  The funeral service will be at 10 am in the church.  Interment will be in Paige Cemetery in the Riceville Community.

A full...

Frances Ryan Dunaway

Frances Ryan Dunaway

Sep 14, 2025

Frances Ryan Dunaway, 80, of Gulfport, MS passed away Sunday, September 14, 2025.

Visitation will be from 12:00 pm until 2:00 pm at Riemann Funeral Home, Long Beach with the service to follow. Burial will be at Gulf Ridge Cemetery in Gulfport.

A full obituary notice will be posted shortly.

Riemann Family Funeral Home, Long Beach is assisting the family.  

Teresa Gail Sisson

Teresa Gail Sisson

Sep 13, 2025

Teresa Sisson, 65, went to be with the Lord, who made heaven and earth, on September 13, 2025.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Tommy and Reba Herrin of Gulfport, Mississippi.

She is survived by her husband, Charles Sisson, of 45 years; her son, Nathaniel (Marisa), and their two sons, Benjamin and Zachariah, of Fredericksburg, Virginia; and her daughter Rebecca Sisson,...

Kathy Irene Froehlich

Kathy Irene Froehlich

Sep 11, 2025

Kathy Irene Froehlich, born August 15, 1958, in Elkhart, Indiana, departed this life on September 11, 2025, in Biloxi, Mississippi. A devoted homemaker, Kathy dedicated her life to her family and her community.

After graduating from high school, she went on to earn an Associate’s degree in Medical Coding and Billing, exemplifying her commitment to education and personal growth.

Kathy was a...

James "J.D." David Watts

James "J.D." David Watts

Sep 10, 2025

James David Watts, affectionately known to family and friends as “J.D.” passed away on September 10, 2025, in Ocean Springs, MS., at the age of 76.

J.D. a lifelong Mississippian was born on September 2, 1949, he later moved to the coast and was employed by the Biloxi VA hospital for over 34 years until his retirement. He was a faithful...

William Earl Wallace

William Earl Wallace

Sep 9, 2025

William Earl Wallace, age 88, of Gulfport, passed away on September 9, 2025.

Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.

Peter Jacob Umbdenstock, Jr.

Peter Jacob Umbdenstock, Jr.

Sep 9, 2025

Peter Jacob Umbdenstock, Jr., affectionately known as Pete, passed away at the age of 77 on September 9, 2025, in Gulfport, Mississippi. Pete was born on October 3, 1947, in Gulfport, Mississippi, to Peter Jacob Umbdenstock Sr. and Dorothy Dickmeyer Umbdenstock. He graduated from Gulfport High School in 1966 and pursued higher education at the University of Southern Mississippi in...

James Wesley Dunkleberger

James Wesley Dunkleberger

Sep 9, 2025

James W. Dunkleberger, age 80, of Gulfport, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family.

Born in Kokomo, Indiana and raised in Mishawaka, Indiana. James dedicated his life to service, hard work, and family. He answered the call of duty in 1965 with pride, serving 20 years in the United States Navy with two...

Patsy Necaise Ladner

Patsy Necaise Ladner

Sep 9, 2025

Patsy Ladner, age 86, of Kiln, MS, passed away peacefully at her home on September 9, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born on August 9, 1939, to the late Willie Necaise and Lucille Necaise Waitschies.

She never met a stranger. She loved and enjoyed her family and she loved tending to her cattle and land. She had retired from...

Zonja Rodocker

Zonja Rodocker

Sep 9, 2025

Zonja Rodocker, age 80, of Long Beach, passed away on September 9, 2025.

Zonja was a native of Buffalo, New York.  She earned a Bachelor of Education at Purdue University and a Master in Counseling at Texas A&M University.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ancel L. and Rose Marie Van Buren; her husband, Walter Rodocker; her brother, Ancel Lester...

Alden Hamlin Mann

Alden Hamlin Mann

Sep 8, 2025

Alden "Cappy" Hamlin Mann, a distinguished public servant and devoted family man, peacefully passed away on September 8, 2025, in Gulfport, Mississippi.

A proud graduate of the University of Maine, Alden earned his bachelor's degree in business and finance, laying the foundation for a remarkable career. He served as the Director of the Department of Banking and Securities in Maine, where...

Glen Hughes

Glen Hughes

Sep 8, 2025

Glen Hughes, age 61, of Gulfport, Mississippi, passed away peacefully at his home on September 8, 2025. He was born to Carol and Gerald Hughes on April 11, 1964, in Crockett County, Tennessee. He spent his early years working at Bekaert and Caterpillar factories in Dyersburg. Glen graduated from the University of Tennessee at Martin and was a Certified Public...

Christina Lynn Plaisance

Christina Lynn Plaisance

Sep 8, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Christina Lynn Plaisance, who left this world on September 8, 2025, in Kiln, Mississippi. on February 18, 1974, in Homer, Louisiana, Christina touched the lives of many with her kindness and dedication to caring for others.

Throughout her life, Christina worked diligently as a sitter for the elderly, showing compassion...

Naomi D. Herren

Naomi D. Herren

Sep 7, 2025

In Loving Memory of Naomi Dedeaux Herren December 27, 1929 – September 7, 2025

Naomi Dedeaux Herren, age 95, of Gulfport, Mississippi, passed away peacefully at her home on September 7, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

A lifelong resident of the Orange Grove Community, Naomi was born to the late Loren and Cora Dedeaux. She lived a life rooted in faith,...

Deborah Peterson

Deborah Peterson

Sep 7, 2025

Deborah Peterson, age 74, of Saucier, passed away Sunday, September 7, 2025.  A graveside service will be held Friday, September 12th, at 2PM at Evergreen Cemetery in Gulfport.

Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.

Henry R. Berumen, Sr.

Henry R. Berumen, Sr.

Sep 7, 2025

Henry R. Berumen, Sr., age 100, of Biloxi, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2025, in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Henry was preceded in death by his parents, Alvino Berumen and Patra Rodriguez; his beloved wife of 75 years, Esther Ida Berumen; his sisters, Eleanor and Consuelo Berumen; and his brother, Rudolph Berumen.

He is survived by his three children, Henry “Hank”...

Edgington Breaux

Edgington Breaux

Sep 7, 2025

Edgington Breaux, age 79, of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, passed away peacefully at his home on September 7, 2025.

He was born June 24, 1946 in Crowley Louisiana. He was the son of the late Moise and Eura Marie Breaux. Edgington spent most of his life in Fayetteville, North Carolina. He was a proud U.S. Army veteran that dedicated his life to...

Sheila Shan Sumrall

Sheila Shan Sumrall

Sep 7, 2025

Sheila Shan Sumrall, a cherished member of the Gulfport community, passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2025, in Gulfport, Mississippi, at the age of 74. Born on January 18, 1951, in Prentiss, Mississippi, Sheila was a lifelong resident of Gulfport, where she built a life filled with love, laughter, and community involvement.

Sheila was a proud graduate of Gulfport East High...

Lowell Anthony Lee

Lowell Anthony Lee

Sep 6, 2025

Mr. Lowell Anthony Lee of the Big Level Community, Perkinston, MS passed away on Saturday, September 6th, 2025 surrounded by his wife and children.

Mr. Lowell was born on August 5th, 1938 in Gulfport Mississippi to the late John Stewart Lee and Eula Anthony Lee of Woolmarket, MS.

Mr. Lowell was preceded in death by his parents, his siblings, James Lee, Doris...

Sherrod Roberts Willett, Jr.

Sherrod Roberts Willett, Jr.

Sep 5, 2025

Sherrod “Jerry” Roberts Willett Jr., 87, died peacefully in his home in Pass Christian on September 4, 2025.

A lifelong resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast he enjoyed all the recreation it offered. He worked as an accountant and business consultant. He was most fond of the time he spent leading the Boy Scouts of Troop 208 in Bay St, Louis,...