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George John Galla
Aug 3, 2023
George John Galla, age 80, of Diamondhead, passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2023. A native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, George had also lived in Corona, California but made Diamondhead his home for the last several years. He graduated from Rubidoux High School in Riverside, California, class of 1961, and attended Cypress College in Cypress, California where he studied Business. George...
Judy Anne Craven
Aug 3, 2023
Judy Anne Craven, age 69, of Saucier, passed away on August 03, 2023.
She was born in Coco Beach Florida to Robert Daniel Turner and Lillian Anne Crownover-Turner, and was raised in Tullahoma, Tennessee. She served for 20 years in the United States Air force, earning the title Master Sergeant (MSGT). She held a BA in Jurisprudence, and practiced as...
Barbara Chachitz
Aug 3, 2023
Barbara Carlaw Chachitz, age 98, passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2023. She was born on June 16, 1925, to David and Annie Carlaw in New Bedford, Massachusetts where she grew up.
Barbara was proud of her enlistment as a Seaman in the SPARS Coast Guard during WWII. During her military service she met and married the love of...
Margaret Mary Berger
Aug 3, 2023
Mrs. Margaret Mary (Seiter) Berger passed away from this life on Thursday morning, August 3, 2023, in Biloxi, Mississippi.
Born October 29, 1926, in Galveston, Texas, Mrs. Berger was a member of the Elks Lodge and Bethel Lutheran Church in Biloxi. Margaret enjoyed camping and traveling in their R.V. fulltime for 15 years throughout the United States and Canada, dancing...
Sylvia Rediger
Aug 2, 2023
Our family received the word that we lost our sister, Sylvia, on August 2, 2023, at her residence in Gulfport, MS. Sylvia was born April 24, 1944. She was the daughter of Steve and Doris Majors. She grew up in Petersburg, Michigan and graduating from Summerfield High School in 1962.
Some of her best memories and friends came from summers...
Helen Marie Taylor
Aug 2, 2023
Helen Marie Taylor, age 91, was called home on August 2, 2023.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Estella Campanile; and her son, Douglas Daniels.
It is with tears in our eyes that we prepare for the homecoming of our beloved mother and grandmother, Helen Marie Taylor.
She is survived by her daughter, Rhonda M. Breaux of Gulfport;...
Ha Thanh Nguyen
Jul 31, 2023
Ha Thanh Nguyen - Passed away suddenly Monday, July 31, 2023. Age 64.
Survived by his son Hai Nguyen, his three daughters Trang Nguyen, Dawn Nguyen and Trish (Thomas) McDonald. His grandchildren Christian, Christopher, Trinity, Aria, Grace, Karri-Mae and Judah.
A visitation will be held on Monday, August 7, 2023, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Riemann Family...
David Scott Lothers
Jul 31, 2023
David Scott Lothers, a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on July 31, 2023, at the age of 62. Born on January 6, 1961, in Encino, CA, David's life was filled with passion, artistry, and an unwavering dedication to helping others.David was known for his free spirit and vibrant personality. Throughout his life, he explored various artistic endeavors...
Jack Leonard Taylor
Jul 31, 2023
Jack Leonard Taylor, 76, of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, passed away on July 31, 2023, in Ocean Springs. Born on January 23, 1947, in Biloxi, Mississippi, Jack was a lifelong resident of OceanSprings.
He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, known for his hardworking nature and love for the outdoors. Jack graduated from St. Martin High School in 1964 and...
Oanh Van Nguyen
Jul 30, 2023
Oanh Van Nguyen - Passed away suddenly Sunday, July 30, 2023 where he loved to be, his shop. Age 71.
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, from 9:00 a.m-12:00 p.m. and on Friday, August 4, 2023 from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM at Riemann Family Funeral Home, 13872 Lemoyne Blvd. in Ocean Springs, MS.
The Riemann...
Pearl Inez Speer
Jul 30, 2023
Pearl Inez Griffin Speer, age 80, of Milford, KS, passed away on July 30, 2023, in Gulfport, MS.
Pearl was born on July 27, 1943, in Guthrie, OK. Upon graduating from High School, she attended Oklahoma Baptist University where she earned her BA in Sociology in 1965. While in college she had the chance to travel to Europe for a...
Joyce Delene Maddox Mathews
Jul 30, 2023
Joyce Mathews of Gulfport passed away peacefully on July 30, 2023, after spending the day surrounded by her most profound legacy, her family.
Joyce was born in Birmingham, AL to Arnold D. and Eloise N. Maddox and then grew up in Trussville, AL.
As Leonardo da Vinci so famously said "There are three classes of people: those who...
Otis Joseph Bilbo Sr.
Jul 30, 2023
Otis Joseph Bilbo Sr, 73, of Bay St. Louis, MS passed away on July 30, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 18, 1950 in Hancock County, MS to the late Lollice & Mary Katherine Bilbo.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Delores Bilbo; daughter, Cecile Bilbo; brother, Ferdian Bilbo,...
Rose Nichols
Jul 29, 2023
Betty Rose Nichols, age 73, of Gulfport, passed away on July 29, 2023.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Theodore and Mary Jane Bane; a son, Joseph Balog; 2 sisters, Maxine Robbins and Marie Kirk; father of her children, William Balog; and a son-in-law, Mark Slade.
She is survived by her loving husband of 22 years, Scott...
Shawn "Shawnie" Michael Kinney
Jul 28, 2023
Shawn "Shawnie" Michael KinneyJuly 2, 1988 - July 28, 2023Biloxi mourns the sudden loss of Shawn Michael Kinney, a man whose love knew no bounds. Known affectionately as "Shawnie" to those closest to him, Shawn was a loving daddy, son, grandson, nephew, and friend. He will be deeply missed by everyone whose lives he touched.Born on July 2, 1988, in...
Frances M. Tapp
Jul 28, 2023
Frances M. Tapp, age 86, entered into eternal rest on July 28, 2023, surrounded by her family at her home.
Frances was a resident of the St. Martin community. She worked for Swingster/E.R. Moore for many years before retirement. She was a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Windsor Park in Ocean Springs, MS.
She was preceded in...
William "Bill" R. Bensch
Jul 28, 2023
William “Bill” R. Bensch, 86 of Diamondhead, MS passed away on July 28, 2023 at his home surround by his loving family. He was born on September 8, 1936 in Miami, Florida to Harold & Elizabeth Bensch.
William was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Caryl Bensch; and daughter, Michelle Bensch.
William is survived by his children by...
Mary Cassatt Milligan
Jul 27, 2023
Mary C. Milligan, age 71, passed away on July 27, 2023, in Gulfport, MS.
Mary would not want to be remembered as someone who courageously fought a cancer battle, but would prefer to live in your hearts as the strong, resilient, and even rebellious contrarian that she was. She passed as a result of living life to the fullest, loving...
Sharon French Kinler
Jul 26, 2023
Sharon French Kinler, age 65, of Cumming, GA, passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2023.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, assisted the family.
Julie Myrlean Davis
Jul 26, 2023
Julie Myrlean Davis, age 81, of Diamondhead, passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2023.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.
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