OBITUARIES
Athene Nicole Paquin
Mar 1, 2026
Athene Nicole Paquin, age 52, of Biloxi, passed away on March 1, 2026.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Biloxi is serving the family.
Inell Kellum
Mar 1, 2026
here.Inell Kellum, of Biloxi, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2026.
Friends are invited to join the family for visitation and services on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Cedar Lake Global Methodist Church, 12332 Cedar Lake Road, Biloxi. Visitation will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., with the funeral service following at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be private.
The family...
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...
Beverly Ann Gondrella Holetz
Feb 23, 2026
Beverly Ann Gondrella Holetz, age 86, passed away peacefully after a long illness on February 23, 2026. Born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana, she carried the warmth, resilience, and vibrant spirit of her hometown throughout her life.
Family was the center of Beverly’s world. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose love for her family never wavered....
Mr. Tracy Glenn Wilson
Feb 22, 2026
Tracy Glenn Wilson, age 64, of Biloxi, has passed away on the Lord’s Day, February 22, 2026.
Born on August 22, 1961, as “The Baby” to the momma of five, to loving parents, JD and Betty Wilson in Big Spring, TX. He was a member of the Biloxi High School graduating class of 1980. He further went on to serve as...
Benson Leamon Saucier
Feb 22, 2026
Benson “Leamon” Saucier, age 80, of Saucier, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on July 26, 1945, in Gulfport, Mississippi.
Leamon is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Carol Saucier; one sibling, Sadie Bond; one sister-in-law, Deloris Saucier; eight nephews; ten nieces; and numerous great-nieces...
Gary Thomas "Spot" Lassabe
Feb 22, 2026
Gary Thomas Lassabe, known as "Spot," of Pass Christian, MS, was born on July 16, 1964, in Gulfport, Mississippi, and passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2026, in Pass Christian, Mississippi. He lived a fulfilling life as a Heavy Equipment Operator with the Harrison County Road Department where his dedication to hard work were recognized by his colleagues and the...
Linda Zacharias Schonewitz
Feb 22, 2026
Linda Loraine Zacharias Schonewitz
In Loving Memory of a Devoted Mother, GiGi, and Friend.
Born on December 11, 1952, our beloved mother and GiGi peacefully passed away at home on February 22, 2026, at the age of 73.
She was a woman of strength, grit, and an enormous heart. As the proud owner of Northend Truck Sales, she bought and sold heavy trucks...
Samuel Bankston
Feb 21, 2026
Samuel Bankston, age 65, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2026. He was known to many as uncle Sammy or crazy uncle Sammy. He was such a character and had such a wonderful heart. He truly was a character and will forever be missed.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is honored to serve the Bankston family during this difficult time.
David E. McIlrath
Feb 20, 2026
David E. McIlrath, age 57, passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Gordon and Mary McIlrath.
David is survived by his siblings, Annie Parysz and Joel McIlrath.
He will be laid to rest in Lake City Cemetery in Lake City, IA.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Biloxi, is honored to serve the McIlrath family.
An online guestbook may...
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