OBITUARIES
Ruth Pemberton Surratt
Aug 14, 2023
Ruth Pemberton Surratt passed away peacefully at her home in Biloxi, MS on August 14, 2023, at the age of 81 following a courageous battle with cancer. Her family, dear friends and devoted church family were blessed to have been by her side in her final days. Ruth was born on June 14, 1942, to Garlon L. Pemberton and...
Howell "Butch" Perkins
Aug 14, 2023
Howell "Butch" Perkins born on June 3, 1950 and passed away on August 14, 2023.
Services will be held Privately and he will be laid to rest at Wolf River Cemetery
John Peter Hoffman
Aug 13, 2023
John Peter Hoffman, 84, passed away peacefully at the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center on August 13th 2023. John grew up in New Jersey but called eight states and Thailand his home during his lifetime. John is survived by his two living children, Michael Hoffman and Kathleen Mathers and her spouse, Glenn, his grandchildren: Ross, Macy, Anan, Rainey, Piers, Rivers,...
Fr. John Ugochukwu
Aug 13, 2023
Fr. John Ugochukwu, age 73, of Gulfport, passed away on August 1, 2023.
Fr. John was the beloved Chaplain at Memorial Hospital at Gulfport where he ministered to thousands of patients and numerous hospital employees.
A visitation will be on Friday, August 25, 2023, from 10 - 11 am at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 9062 Kiln DeLisle Road, Pass...
Alan Van Nguyen
Aug 13, 2023
Alan Van Nguyen, age 53, of Gulfport, passed away on August 13, 2023.
He was preceded in death by his father, Phong Van Nguyen.
Alan is survived by his mother, Thu Thi Nguyen; his wife of 23 years, Ai Kieu Trinh; father-in-law, Trung Trinh; mother-in-law, Ngoc Nguyen; and sons, Andre Nguyen and Anthony Nguyen.
A Mass of Christian...
Tomoko Kewatsu Doherty
Aug 12, 2023
Tomoko Kewatsu Doherty, age 91, of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on August 12, 2023.
The graveside service will be at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, August 24, 2023, at Biloxi National Cemetery, 400 Veterans Ave. Biloxi.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Biloxi is serving the family.
Henry Lee Bosarge
Aug 12, 2023
Henry Lee Bosarge, age 74 of Gulfport, passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2023.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lester Bosarge and Jessie Garner Bosarge, and his wife, Ruth Cobb Bosarge.
Henry is survived by his children, Christopher and Pebbles Bosarge; his grandchildren, Dillan Bosarge, Jasmine Businelle (Brandon), and Dallas Oakes; his great grandchildren, Paxton Businelle and...
Richard Wayne Yarber
Aug 12, 2023
Richard Wayne “Dick” Yarber, a proud veteran of the United States Air Force, passed away August 12th, 2023, at the age of 82.
The son of Horace Yarber and Elizabeth Evangeline Tungate, Dick grew up in Shelbyville Indiana. He was born 18 Dec 1940 and at the age of 20 enlisted in the United States Navy. After serving...
Geraldine Gilbert Hanes
Aug 12, 2023
Geraldine Gilbert Hanes, age 85, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, August 12, 2023. Geraldine was born in Big Creek, MS. She married James “Jim” Hanes on June 16, 1955. They raised their family in Greenville and made their home in Gulfport beginning in the late 1980s. Geraldine loved her daily interaction with the children through her work...
Michelle Duran Strahan
Aug 11, 2023
Michelle Duran Strahan, 52 of Long Beach, passed away at her home on August 11, 2023. She was born on March 21, 1971 in Stratford, NJ to Michael & Bonita Duran.
Michelle is preceded in death by her father in law, Rev. Henry Strahan Jr.; grandmother, Angela “Nana” Duran; grandparents, Cecil & Opal Jordan.
Michelle enjoyed listening to music and...
David Eulin White
Aug 11, 2023
Major General David Eulin White, U.S. Army, Ret, age 85, of Diamondhead, passed away on August 11, 2023.
“Dave” was born in Springfield, Missouri, in 1938. After retiring from the Army and later the private sector, Dave enjoyed golf, oil painting, reading, and genealogy research. A deeply religious man, Dave was a Benedictine Oblate and was affiliated with the Benedictine Sisters of...
James "Jimmy" Thomas Lauro
Aug 11, 2023
James “Jimmy” Thomas Lauro, age 73 of Pass Christian, MS, passed away peacefully surrounded by his beloved family in his beautiful home on Friday, August 11, 2023.
James was preceded in death by his parents, James Joseph Lauro and Frances Nancy Romano Lauro; mother-in-law Carolyn Robinson and father-in-law James Robinson.
He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Margaret...
Mary Louise Jones
Aug 11, 2023
Mary Louise Jones, age 93, of Saucier, passed away on August 11, 2023, in Gulfport.
She was born on October 17, 1929 in Hattiesburg and was a long time resident of Saucier.
She was preceded in death by her father, Clyde Townsend; her mother, Lona May Kilpatrick; her step-father, J.J. Kilpatrick; a brother, Eugene Townsend (Jean); a...
Natalie Marie Stanbro
Aug 10, 2023
Natalie Marie "Lee" Stanbro - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Natalie Marie Stanbro, lovingly known as "Lee". Natalie was born on October 12, 1984, in the picturesque town of Mt. Vernon, Ohio. She unexpectedly left this world on August 10, 2023, in Biloxi, MS. Natalie's departure has devastated her family, friends, and colleagues who...
Shelly Cathey Anderson
Aug 10, 2023
Shelly Cathey Anderson, age 65, of Biloxi, passed away on Thursday, August 10, 2023.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.
Martha Sean Breaux
Aug 10, 2023
Martha Sean Breaux, age 74, of Biloxi, passed away on August 10, 2023.
A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, August 17, 2023, at Biloxi National Cemetery, 400 Veterans Ave. Biloxi where Martha will be intered with her husband, Harold Alvin Lineback.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Biloxi served the family.
Nobilyn Vivian Arceo Marat
Aug 10, 2023
Nobilyn Vivian Arceo Marat, affectionately known as "Bing," passed away on August 10, 2023, at the age of 63 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, and inspiration.
Born on November 28, 1959, in Manila, Philippines, Bing was the beloved daughter of Fernando Arceo Sr. and Norma Bijou. In 2005, she embarked...
Michael "Mikey" Lee Mathers
Aug 10, 2023
Michael Lee Mathers, known to his loved ones as "Mikey," passed away on August 10, 2023, in Pascagoula, MS, after a brief illness. Born on February 23, 1958, in Guam, Mikey lived a life full of passion and joy, leaving behind a legacy that will be cherished by all who knew him.
Mikey attended St. Martin High School and...
Patricia H. Simmons
Aug 10, 2023
Patricia H. Simmons, age 82, of Long Beach, passed away on August 10, 2023.
A full tribute will be posted soon.
The Riemann Family Funeral Home, 19130 Commission Road, Long Beach, is serving thr family and online condolences may be offered at www.riemannfamily.com
Patricia Sexton
Aug 10, 2023
Patricia A. Sexton, 64, of Ocean Springs, passed away on Thursday, August 10, 2023. A native of The Mississippi Gulf Coast, Patricia obtained a degree in nursing and was a NICU nurse at Keesler Air Force Base.
Patricia is preceded in death by her husband, Lonnie Sexton; parents, Lemma and Louise Lester; and her brother David James Lester. She...
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