OBITUARIES

Jun 3, 2024

Jay Allen Shinn, 58 of Gulfport passed away on June 3, 2024 at Select Speciality surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on August 27, 1965 in Muncie, Indiana. Jay is preceded in death by his parents, Jerry & Maryanne Shinn, and Greta & Charlie Webb.

Jay was born in Muncie and graduated from Delta High School. After graduation, Jay enlisted...

Jun 2, 2024

Albert Larkin Gibson, (known to family and friends as A.L.), age 94, a resident of Arlington, Virginia, was born on March 8, 1930 and died in Fairfax, Virginia on Sunday, June 2, 2024. He lived in Long Beach, Mississippi  from 1977 to 2006.

Mr. Gibson, a native of Winchester, Kentucky, retired from the United States Army after service during the Occupation...

Jun 2, 2024

Pat Rush Benigno, a cherished member of the Gulfport community, passed away on June 2, 2024 in her hometown. Pat found immense joy in owning Celebrations Catering Company and playing a significant role in numerous special occasions along the coast. Her passion for cooking was evident in the love and dedication she poured into her craft.Not only was Pat a...

Jun 2, 2024

Melba Sharon Pierce Furby, age 85, of the Lily Orchard Community, passed away on June 2, 2024.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymon Furby; her parents, Willie Otis Pierce and Mary Eloise Pierce; her siblings, Melvin Otis Pierce, Mary Frances Pierce Taylor, and Eddie Leon Pierce.

Survivors include her son, Michael Ray “Big Mike” Furby and his wife, Charlene;...

Jun 1, 2024

   Carrissa Elizabeth Stevenson, 28 years old, passed on from this life on Saturday, June 1, 2024.

   Ris, Rissa, or “Favorite Child” as she preferred to be called, was a loving soul who enjoyed her career as a surgical nurse and playing mom to her dogs. An avid soccer player and fan since she was 5 years old, she spent...

Jun 1, 2024

Lowell Robert Childers, 77, of Gulfport, passed away on Saturday June 1, 2024, at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport.Private services will be held at Biloxi National Cemetery where he will be laid to rest with honors rendered by the U.S. Navy.Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.  The online guestbook may be viewed, and memories & photos may be...

Jun 1, 2024

Annie Mae Dangler, age 93, of Saucier Mississippi passed away June 1, 2024. She was a loving homemaker, and her kids were her life’s passion. Bingo was her absolute joy and she loved listening to gospel music.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry George Dangler, Sr.; children, Johnny Raffeo (Bethany), Kathy Sevel (Tommy), Lori Lee Dangler-Holliman (Dan), Paul...

May 31, 2024

Shaun Michael Rhea, age 37 of Long Beach, MS tragically passed away on Friday, May 31, 2024, in Memphis, TN.

Shaun was born on February 8,1987, in Gulfport, MS, and grew up on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, but later resided in North Mississippi.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Jerry and Ann Hosli.

Shaun is survived by his mother and stepfather,...

May 30, 2024

Allan E. Bellamy, 80 of Long Beach formerly of Springfield, MO passed away on May 30, 2024 at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport, MS.   He was born on December 18, 1943 in Cape Girardeau, MO to the late Charles & Lillian Bellamy.  Allan is preceded in death by his parents; brother and sister in-law, Tom & Ginny Bellamy.

Allan was born...

May 30, 2024

   Dennis Allen Hair, a dedicated and honorable man, passed away on May 30, 2024, at St. Joseph Hospice in Gulfport, Mississippi. He was born on November 23, 1948, in Gulfport, Mississippi. Dennis led a remarkable life filled with service and love that touched the hearts of many.     After graduating from Gulfport High School in 1967, Dennis embarked on...

May 30, 2024

Dorothy Ann Faulkner, age 84, of Kiln, passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2024.A full tribute will be posted soon.Riemann Family Funeral Home, Pass Christian, is honored to serve the Faulkner family. 

May 30, 2024

Longtime Coast businessman and cherished friend to all, Ronald “Mr. Lynn” Parkhill (67) died peacefully at home on Thursday, May 30, 2024, after an illness of several months. 

He is survived by his beloved wife Vicki; their children, David (Amberly Hennig) Parkhill, Bethany (Sean Jones) Parkhill, Jonathan (Rischelle) Morgan, and Tyler (Courtney) Morgan; grandchildren, Makenna Morgan, Emma Morgan, David Calvin Parkhill,...

May 29, 2024

John W. Bowen, age 55, of Long Beach, MS, passed away May 29, 2024.  Private services will be held at a later date.  He was preceded in death by his father N.M. (Buddy) Bowen, mother Doris Bowen and brother- in-law Neal Gatian. He is survived locally by his two sisters Ann Thomas Gatian and Jackie Dennison (George); nephew Matt (Jenny)...

May 29, 2024

Edward Lee Judy, age 69 of Gulfport, MS, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2024 at Memorial Hospital Gulfport after an extended illness with both daughters, Jennifer Nichole Hardin and Chloe Jaid Judy, at his side. He was born October 23, 1954.

As a devoted, military spouse and loving father, he traveled with his wife and daughter and resided at various...

May 29, 2024

     Patricia Mae (Garcia) Jones, age 86, of Long Beach, passed away peacefully, on May 29,2024, at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport. Patricia was born June 30, 1937, in Carmel, CA. She was the daughter of Joseph and Dorothy Garcia.  Her friends, players, and students knew her as Pat, PJ, Coach Jones, Jonesy, and Ms. Jones.     Pat started working...

May 29, 2024

Esther Anne Peachey Chandler, age 94, of Gautier, passed away on May 29, 2024.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 29 years, Oliver C. Chandler; and her parents, Ruth Schrag Peachey and Stephen M. Peachey.

Ester is survived by her daughter, Dawn Marie Wenger Youmans (Joe), of Florida; her grandchildren, Nicole Cheri Gerl (Matthew) of Florida; her great grandsons,...

May 28, 2024

Patricia Ann Carr Terry, age 86, of Diamondhead, passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2024.She is preceded in death by her parents, Ernest Baker Carr and Waldene Cline Carr.Patricia is survived by her son, Dennis (Karen) of New Orleans, Louisiana; her brother Dan Carr of Natchitoches, Louisiana ; her granddaughter, Megan Terry of Washington D.C., nieces, Karen Townsend (Bill), Patti...

May 28, 2024

E. T. “Tal” Flurry, age 77 of Long Beach, passed away on May 28, 2024.   

He was preceded in death by his parents, Gladys and Jack Flurry.  Tal is survived by his wife of 53 years, Betty Sletten Flurry; his daughter, Amanda Marie Belew; his son, Martin Talmadge Flurry; his granddaughter, Bailey Belew; his sister, Jackie Besse; and his nieces...

May 27, 2024

May 27, 2024

Klaus E. Isensee, age 87, of Gulfport, passed away on Monday, May 27, 2024. Riemann Family Funeral Home, Waveland, is honored to serve the Isensee family.