OBITUARIES

Billy J. Sibley

Billy J. Sibley

Jul 23, 2023

Billy J. Sibley, age 80, of Dedeaux, passed away on July 23, 2023.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John W. Sibley and Ann Scarpinatto.

He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Jackie Sibley; a son, Christopher (Cindy); a grandson, Sebastien; a granddaughter, Gabby; brother, Al Sibley (Mary Jo); and a sister-in-law, Shirley Salters.

Billy...

Louise A. Necaise

Louise A. Necaise

Jul 23, 2023

Louise Ann Necaise, age 75, of Pass Christian, MS passed away July 23, 2023, at her home in Pass Christian.

She loved the outdoors and enjoyed planting flowers. She worked at Pass Christian Industry for 3 years then decided to go into school food services because she loved children. She worked at Pass Christian Middle School for 21 years then...

Yolanda Hernandez Stevens

Yolanda Hernandez Stevens

Jul 22, 2023

 

Yolanda H. Stevens, age 85, of Gulfport, passed away on July 22, 2023, in Texas.

Yolanda was preceded in death by her husband Marvin “Steve” Stevens, and a grandchild.  She is survived by her children Mark (Elizabeth) Stevens, Kitsaa (David) Vanderslice, and Mitch (Suzy) Stevens; 8 grandchildren; and 9 great grandchildren.

The OES funeral ceremony will be at 9:00...

Francisca Ogorda Merritt

Francisca Ogorda Merritt

Jul 22, 2023

 

Francisca "Fran" Ogorda Merritt, aged 82, passed away on July 22, 2023, in Biloxi, MS. She was born on January 29, 1941, in Pasacao, Camarines Sur. Fran was a cherished member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. Her genuine warmth and compassionate nature endeared her to her friend community.

After her husband's military retirement at Keesler Air Force...

Guy J. Sarsfield

Guy J. Sarsfield

Jul 21, 2023

Guy J. Sarsfield, age 75, of Long Beach, passed away Friday, July 21, 2023.

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

Milton Dye Henley

Milton Dye Henley

Jul 21, 2023

Milton Dye Henley, 80, of McHenry, passed away on July 21, 2023, at Memorial Hospital of Stone County. He was born on November 17, 1942, in Olive Branch, MS, one of three children to parents William Alvin and Lizzie Mae (Bledsoe) Henley.

 

Milton later moved to Bond, MS and then to Saucier, MS, where he met the love...

Jack Lester Liggett

Jack Lester Liggett

Jul 21, 2023

 

Dr. Jack Lester Liggett, Jr., DVM (92) died at home on Friday, July 21 in Bay St. Louis, MS surrounded by family and friends. Jack resided in Bay St. Louis for the last year and a half with his daughter Lisa and son Glenn.  He was born in Chicago, IL to parents Mable Syme Liggett and Lester Glenn Liggett....

Carlos Ashley Faul, Jr.

Carlos Ashley Faul, Jr.

Jul 21, 2023

 

In Loving Memory

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved one, Carlos Ashley Faul Jr. who went home to be with our Lord and Savior on the 21st day of July 2023. He was preceded in death by his father, Carlos Ashley Faul Sr., his mother, Zenobia Amelia Gill Faul, and his...

Marlene Hilsinger

Marlene Hilsinger

Jul 20, 2023

Marlene Hilsinger, age 68 of Gulfport, passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2023.

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

Colin Joseph McClure

Colin Joseph McClure

Jul 20, 2023

Colin Joseph McClure, age 19, of Pass Christian, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2023.

He was a graduate of West Harrison High School. Colin was an intelligent individual and thought he was smarter than everyone else. He loved life and being on the computer. He was a gamer and enjoyed hunting, fishing, the outdoors, riding dirt bikes and 4 wheelers.

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William Thomas Shumard

William Thomas Shumard

Jul 20, 2023

 

William “Bill” T. Shumard, a retired USAF Major and beloved member of the Biloxi community, passed away peacefully in his home on July 20th, 2023, at the age of 92. Born on December 31, 1930, in Stewardson, IL, he was one of nine children born to Louis O. Shumard and Louise Shumard (Hickey).

At the age of 17, Bill...

Kaiden Ryder McGill

Kaiden Ryder McGill

Jul 20, 2023

Kaiden Ryder McGill, 16, of Gulfport, Mississippi passed away on July 20th , 2023.

Kaiden was born on October 9th, 2006, to Rachel and Duke McGill.  He was a junior at West Harrison High School with big dreams and a very bright future ahead of him.  He was an avid outdoorsman with his greatest passions being hunting and fishing...

Gary Wayne Page

Gary Wayne Page

Jul 20, 2023

 

 Gary Wayne Page age 79, a resident of Ocean Springs, MS., passed away peacefully at his home on July20, 2023.

He is preceded in death by his parents, James E. and Carmen (nee Vincent) Page; and his stepson John Broadaway; and his brother, Jim Page.

 Gary is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Janice C. (nee Gardner)...

Charles H. Murphy

Charles H. Murphy

Jul 19, 2023

Charles H. Murphy, age 86 of Gulfport, passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2023.

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

Roy Allen Wells

Roy Allen Wells

Jul 19, 2023

Roy Allen Wells passed away on July 19, 2023 at the age of 71, in Long Beach, MS.   His battle with serious medical issues throughout the years showed his courage in facing life’s challenges with a smile. 

Roy was born in Greenville, MS to Melton and Marie Wells. 

Roy was strong willed and stubborn at times, but he also had...

George Karl Framnes

George Karl Framnes

Jul 18, 2023

George Karl Framnes, age 82, of Diamondhead, passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2023.

Riemann Family Funeral Home, Pass Christian, is serving the family.

John Anthony Montalbano

John Anthony Montalbano

Jul 18, 2023

John Anthony Montalbano was born April 9, 1925, in New Orleans, LA and passed away peacefully on July 18, 2023, at the VA Hospice in Biloxi, MS.

He joined the Navy July 19, 1943, and was assigned to the USS Hancock where he achieved the rating of Yeoman 1st class and would have been recommended for CPO if he would...

Kenneth Lee Prater, Sr.

Kenneth Lee Prater, Sr.

Jul 18, 2023

Kenneth Lee Prater, Sr. , age 84, of Biloxi, passed away on July 18, 2023.

Riemann Family Funeral Home, Biloxi is proud to serve the Prater family.

John F. Hertz, Sr.

John F. Hertz, Sr.

Jul 17, 2023

 

John F. Hertz, Sr., age 82 of Long Beach, passed away Monday, July 17, 2023.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Judy S. Hertz; and his parents, Warren and Leotha Hertz.

John is survived by his children, Belinda Jane Clements (John), John Hertz, Jr. (Deidra), Lee D. Hertz (Betsy), Michael Hertz, and Carly Hertz...

Charles "Charlie" Pomes

Charles "Charlie" Pomes

Jul 17, 2023

Charles Patrick “Charlie” Pomes, 85, of Diamondhead, MS formerly of Terrytown, LA for 30 years.

He was born on March 17, 1938 in New Orleans to Maurice Sr. and Velma Pomes. Charlie passed away peacefully on July 17, 2023.  He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Elaine LeBas, Dr. Maurice Pomes Jr., Sr. Velma Rose Pomes MMS, and...