OBITUARIES
Constance Lorene Miller
Aug 29, 2025
Constance Lorene Miller, devoted nurse, passed away on August 29, 2025, in Kiln, Mississippi, just days shy of her 85th birthday. Born on September 5, 1940, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Constance dedicated her life to serving others and making a positive impact on her community.
Constance had a fulfilling career as a nurse, retiring from Memorial Hospital in Gulfport, Mississippi, where...
Mary Ann Judith Schwehm Carmichael
Aug 28, 2025
Mary Ann Judith Schwehm Carmichael, age 76, of Long Beach, Mississippi, passed away Thursday, August 28, 2025.
A full tribute will be posted soon.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Long Beach, is honored to service the Carmichael family.
Susan "Sue" Lee Cruz
Aug 28, 2025
Susan "Sue" Lee Cruz, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on August 28, 2025, in Gulfport, Mississippi. Born on March 22, 1956.
Sue dedicated 31 years of her career as the Department Manager at K-Mart, and upon retiring, she continued to contribute her skills at Rouses for a decade.
A Mississippi native, Sue was known for her vibrant personality and...
Catherine Sellers
Aug 27, 2025
Catherine Sellers, 81 of Gulfport, passed away on August 27, 2025.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.
Norman Leslie Archer, Sr.
Aug 27, 2025
Norman Leslie Archer, Sr, age 81, of Kiln, passed away on August 27, 2025, in Slidell, LA.
He was preceded in death by his father, Clarence Archer, Jr; his mother, Blondie Everett; his step-father, Edward Everett; a brother, Jimmy Archer; a sister, Cheryl Speirs; and 2 grandchildren, Chelsey Cole and Draven Archer.
He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Erma...
Jack Joseph Vuyovich, Jr
Aug 26, 2025
Jack Joseph Vuyovich, Jr., age 64, of Ocean Springs, passed away on August 26, 2025, in Ocean Springs.
Jack was born on February 5, 1961, in Biloxi, Mississippi, and was a lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast. He worked as a dedicated union pipefitter. Outside of work, Jack loved fishing and was well-known among family and friends as a talented grillmaster...
Mary Elizabeth Hays Peller
Aug 26, 2025
Mary Hays Peller was born on July 31st, 1956, at Touro Infirmary in New Orleans, the youngest of three children born to Dr. Martha Elise Adams and Dr. Arthur Vernon Hays, a rare physician couple on the Gulf Coast. The family lived in a brick home shaded by live oak trees on Beach Drive in Gulfport, Mississippi. Mary played on...
Giuseppina Rinaldi
Aug 26, 2025
Giuseppina Rinaldi, age 62, of Biloxi, passed away on August 26, 2025.
Giuseppina was preceded in death by her father, Luigi C. Rinaldi; and her sister, Carmela P. Rinaldi. She is survived by her son, Giovanni L. Rinaldi; her mother, Giovanna Rinaldi; her sister, Rosalba Rinaldi; and her niece, Arnisa C. Alijaj.
Giuseppina was born in Italy. She was a very simply...
Tina Lin Hickman
Aug 26, 2025
Tina Lin Hickman passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, in Gulfport, Mississippi at the age of 62. Born on April 29, 1963, Tina spent her life enriching the lives of those around her.
Tina was a graduate of Poplarville High School and at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. In the years leading up to her passing, she found great fulfillment...
Viola M. Chambers
Aug 25, 2025
Viola Chambers, age 93, of Biloxi, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2025, in Wiggins, Mississippi.
Born in Iowa and moved to Biloxi, MS in the early 90s, to the late Ebb and Vada Smith, Viola lived a life defined by kindness, service, and faith. She dedicated her career to caring for others as a Certified Nursing Assistant, extending compassion...
Audrey Powell
Aug 24, 2025
Audrey Powell, a cherished member of her community, passed away on August 24, 2025, in Bay St. Louis, MS. Born and raised in Brooklyn, Audrey embodied kindness and compassion, living a life marked by her dedication to helping others.
As a self-employed individual, she not only made a living but also touched the lives of many through her generous spirit. Audrey...
Tristan Yarbrough
Aug 23, 2025
Tristan Randy Yarbrough passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025 at the age of 18 years old.
It is with broken hearts and profound love that we remember our beloved son, Tristan Randy Yarbrough — a truly remarkable young man whose light touched countless lives in his far-too-short time with us.
Tristan’s survivors in his family include his mother, Steffany Anderson-Yarbrough of...
Myrna Joy Fountain
Aug 23, 2025
Myrna “Joy” Swetman Fountain peacefully closed her beautiful eyes for the last time on August 23, 2025, finding eternal rest after a prolonged illness. She passed away at home, surrounded by her loving family.
Joy entered this world on November 30, 1940. As a child, she grew up in the light cast by the Biloxi Lighthouse, spending most of her cherished...
Robert James Heitzmann
Aug 22, 2025
Robert James Heitzmann, a beloved resident of Bay St. Louis, MS and a proud family man, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2025, in Gulfport, Mississippi. Born on July 11, 1946, in Bay St. Louis, Robert was a shining example of kindness and compassion throughout his life.
As a dedicated retired engineer, Robert began a successful career working with NASA at...
Terry H. Applewhite
Aug 22, 2025
Terry H. Applewhite, born on July 29, 1952, in Gulfport, MS, and a lifelong resident of the Mississippi Coast, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 22, 2025, in Covington, LA. She was a beloved member of her community and a dedicated participant at Highland Baptist Church in Pass Christian.
Terry was known for her vibrant spirit and her love for life....
Yvette Marie Bernard Richard
Aug 22, 2025
Yvette Marie Bernard Richard, 82, was born to Mose and Viola Shepherd Bernard in Crowley, Louisiana, on December 7, 1942. She went to be with the Lord, our Savior on Friday, August 22, 2025.
She had one brother, Eugene “Gene” Bernard (Barbara) who predeceased her on August 31, 2023. She is survived by her husband, Ray Richard; two sons, Barry Richard...
Raynell Lee Dunn
Aug 21, 2025
Raynell Lee Dunn, 84, of Lizana, Mississippi, passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2025, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Born in LaPlace, Louisiana, Mrs. Dunn was a high school graduate and a faithful member of the Pentecostal faith. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, known lovingly as “Meme.” Her greatest joy was spending time with her children, grandchildren, and...
Christopher Brandon Blum
Aug 21, 2025
Christopher Brandon Blum, born September 20, 1983, in Biloxi, Mississippi, passed away suddenly on August 21, 2025, in Gulfport, Mississippi.
A proud graduate of the Job Corp of Gulfport with a GED, Christopher embarked on a career in the casino industry as a Security Guard. However, it was his later role as a devoted caregiver to his beloved grandmother, Carolyn Voss,...
Wayne "Gypsy" Earl Carter
Aug 21, 2025
Mr. Wayne “Gypsy” Earl Carter, age 77, passed away on August 21, 2025 at his residence. He was a native of Boone, Iowa.
Mr. Carter served his country with pride for 4 years in the US Air Force and over 18 years in the Iowa Air National Guard, later retiring in 1991. He was a proud lifetime member of VFW Post...
Jacqueline "Jacquie" Simpson Forrest
Aug 19, 2025
Jacqueline “Jacquie” Simpson Forrest, 85, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2025 surrounded by her family. Born on March 8, 1940 in Glendale, California to Jack Simpson Curtright & Mary Jeanelle Curtright (Hatcher), Jacquie lived a life rich in love, family, and friendship.
She was preceded in death by her parents, little brothers John Michael and Craig Hatcher, and her eldest...
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