OBITUARIES
Dorothy Jean Merrill
Mar 21, 2023
Dorothy “Dot” Breland Merrill, age 89, of Biloxi, left us to be with her loved ones in heaven on March 21, 2023.
Dot was born on August 24, 1933, in Wiggins, MS to E.J. Hickman and Carrie Belle (Jones) Hickman LaRush. Dot was born, weighing only 3 pounds, shortly after her mother had lifesaving kidney surgery. She was...
Cathleen Lilian Pustay
Mar 21, 2023
Cathleen Lilian Pustay of Pass Christian, MS, passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at the age of 70.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Chester Collins and Margaret Cunningham Collins; and brother, Ronald Lee Collins, Sr.
Cathleen is survived by her beloved husband David M. Pustay; children, Margaret DiGesu (Orazio), Matthew Pustay; grandchildren, Brynna Rhoden (Gunner), Cassandra Shipman,...
Brandon "Neil" Fleming
Mar 20, 2023
Brandon Neil Fleming was born in Mount Airy, North Carolina, on August 19, 1975, to Rickie Fleming of Nashville, North Carolina, and Cheryl Gywn of Mount Airy, North Carolina.
Neil, as he preferred to be called, graduated from North Surry High School in 1993 and shortly thereafter on July 22, 1993, he enlisted into the United States Navy. He...
Thomas George Penton
Mar 20, 2023
Thomas George Penton, age 71, of Gulfport, passed away on Monday, March 20, 2023.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Biloxi is serving the family.
Molly Monje Jimenez
Mar 20, 2023
Molly Ozeta Jimenez, age 79 of Diamondhead, passed away Monday, March 20, 2023.
Molly Ozeta Jimenez was born on December 7, 1943, in Silver City, New Mexico to Felipe and Anita Ozeta.
She was preceded in death by her parents Felipe and Anita Ozeta; and her sister Pilar Ozeta.
Molly is survived by her husband of 60 years, Deacon Roberto...
Perry Martin Oberg
Mar 19, 2023
Perry Martin Oberg, 91, peacefully passed away in his sleep on March 19, 2023, in Long Beach, MS. Perry was born on November 26, 1931, in Hermann Missouri. He graduated from Quincy High School in 1949 and joined the United States Air Force in 1952. He later was stationed in Keesler Air Force base Biloxi, MS where he met the...
Lynda Closson Allen
Mar 19, 2023
Lynda C. Allen age 67, a resident of Jackson County, Mississippi, passed away at Riverchase on March 19, 2023.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Edythe and Russell Closson; and her life partner, Tyner Mitchell.
Lynda is survived by her children, Cynthia Mathews, Christopher Mathews, Jonathon Mathews and Myranda Mathews; her brother, Dale Closson; and nine grandchildren, Russell...
Charles M. Green
Mar 18, 2023
Mr. Charles M. Green a resident of the Kiln, passed away on March 18, 2023 at the age of 70 years old. No services are planned at this time.
The Riemann Family Funeral Home, 13872 Lemoyne Blvd. West Jackson County served the family.
Visit our website to share memories, condolences and photos at www.riemannfamily.com
DiLene Brady McGuire
Mar 18, 2023
DiLene Brady McGuire, age 83, of Biloxi, passed away on March 18, 2023.
DiLene was a native of Butler, Alabama. She was a homemaker that loved to decorate, sew, make crafts, and host parties. She also loved working in her yard where she had beautiful flowers and plants. She was a member of a Mardi Gras Krewe...
Sandra S. Dixon
Mar 17, 2023
Sandra S. Dixon, 79, of Long Beach, MS, passed away on March 17, 2023 from complications of an illness.
She is predeceased by her son, Steven R. “Moose” Buza and many other loved ones.
Sandra is survived by her husband, Joe Dixon; son, John Buza (Dina); and daughter, Chrissy Grisham (Joe); grandchildren, JW Buza, Macie Buza, Mason Buza, Matt...
S.J. Marengo
Mar 17, 2023
Salvador John “S.J.” Marengo – dedicated husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend to all he met passed away on Friday, March 17, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones.
S.J. was born in Bay St Louis, MS on October 14, 1933 to Mable and Luke Marengo, and was the youngest of seven children. Growing up in the Bay, he loved playing...
Mary Elaine Summers
Mar 17, 2023
Mary Elaine Summers, age 75, passed away on March 17, 2023 in Pass Christian, MS. She was born in Delhi, Louisiana to parents, Melvin E. Wagnon and Alice M. Roberts Wagnon, and was a long time resident of Gulfport.
She previously worked as a legal secretary, and enjoyed going to church and the beach, reading, and word searches.
She...
Angelo Joseph Paola, Jr.
Mar 16, 2023
On Thursday, March 16, 2023, Angelo Joseph Paola, Jr., known by family and friends alike as Joe, “packed up to go Home.” Just one day earlier, Joe told his son Mike, “I’m packing up.” Mike gave his father a chuckle and replied, “I don't think they’re releasing you that quick, daddy.” With a calm voice Joe replied, “No, I'm not...
Michael Harrison Learn
Mar 16, 2023
Michael Harrison Learn, age 63, of Gulfport, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2023.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.
Eric Louis Wilson
Mar 16, 2023
Eric Louis Wilson, age 52, of Biloxi, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2023.
Eric is survived by his parents, Larry and Kathy Wilson; daughter, Kourtlyn Wilson; brothers, Aaron Wilson (Aimee) and Scott Wilson (Tracy); uncle, David Holsapple; and nieces and nephews.
Eric graduated Long Beach High in 1989 and William Carey College in 1994; he played soccer at both.
Per...
Michael Levi Crawford
Mar 16, 2023
Michael Levi Crawford, age 80, of Diamondhead, passed away on March 16, 2023, in New Orleans, LA.
He was preceded in death by his father, Levi Crawford; his mother, Mary Anabel Ferguson Crawford; a sister, Barbara Crawford Harper; and a step-son, Michael Simmons.
He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Iris Bryan Crawford; his children, Bryan (Angie) Crawford,...
John Andrew Young, Jr.
Mar 15, 2023
John Andrew Young, Jr. age 96, a native of Michigan and a United States WWII Army Veteran, passed away in D'Iberville, MS on March 15, 2023. His family is compiling a full obituary that will post here on our website.
Share memories, condolences and photos at www.riemannfamily.com
The Riemann Family Funeral Home, 13872 Lemoyne Blvd. in West Jackson County is...
Virginia Elizabeth Graham
Mar 15, 2023
Virginia Elizabeth Graham, age 87, of Woolmarket, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Sarah Moore Box, and Bill Jasper Mouney.
Virginia is survived by her husband of 60 years, Glen Graham; her sister, Mary Earlene Bates; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was a native of Tippah County, MS, and a...
Nancy Delane Adams
Mar 15, 2023
Nancy Adams, age 76, of Corpus Christi, passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2023.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Adams; son, Roger Valentine; parents, TF and Inez Toler; and sister, Katherine Carpenter.
Nancy is survived by her daughter, Teresa Thatcher (Rick); 2 grandchildren, Levi and Kyle Williford; 2 great grandchildren; brother-in-law, Billy Carpenter; 3 nieces; many great...
James "Jim" Luther Gaines, III "Red"
Mar 14, 2023
James "Jim” Luther Gaines, III , “Red”, age 67, of Diamondhead, passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2023.
Jim was born in Alabama, but he grew up on Florida. He was a graduate of Merritt Island High School in Florida. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force shortly after graduation. Jim had 35 plus years in the oil field...
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