OBITUARIES
Woodfin Grady Zeiss
Apr 3, 2023
Woodfin “Grady” Zeiss, age 72, a native of Texas and resident of Biloxi, passed away on April 3, 2023, at the home he shared with his loving wife Sheila, in Biloxi.
Grady was not only an amazing husband, but an amazing son, brother and friend.
He was preceded in death by his brother John Zeiss of Louisiana; and his...
Leonard John Franz, Jr.
Apr 2, 2023
Leonard John Franz, Jr., age 87 of Gulfport, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2023.
Riemann Family Funeral Home assisted Greenwood Funeral Home, in serving the family.
Camille Patricia Pruitt
Apr 2, 2023
Camille Patricia "Pat" Pruitt, of Long Beach, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2023, of complications from a stroke she suffered in October. She was 83 years old. Pat was pre-deceased by her husband of 62 years, Larry Pruitt. She will be missed by family, including her son Mike Pruitt and his wife Cara of Hattiesburg; their daughters Caroline...
Carolyn Marie Stewart
Apr 1, 2023
Carolyn Marie Stewart, 81, of Pass Christian, MS, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 1, 2023, at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport following a tragic sudden illness.
Carol was born in New Orleans and spent most of her life in Southern Louisiana and the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jesty and Irene Melancon.
She is...
David Ralph Mesler
Apr 1, 2023
David R. Mesler, age 70, passed away on April 1, 2023 at home in Kiln, Mississippi.
Born in Buffalo, New York, he was the son of the late Franklin and Ann Mesler of Gasport, New York. He was a 1970 graduate of Royalton Hartland Central School and earned a bachelor’s degree from SUNY Buffalo. He spent most of his career...
Christopher William Hawker
Mar 31, 2023
Christopher William Hawker, 47 of Danville, VA.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.
Madelynn Ann Schoeneck
Mar 30, 2023
Madelynn Ann Schoeneck, age 9, of Biloxi, MS, left this world surrounded by her loving family on March 30, 2023 in Mobile, AL.
Madelynn is survived by her mother, Jessica Schoeneck; her grandma, Debora Schoeneck; her Aunts, Christine Frey, Elizabeth Voegtlin, and Ariel Nicole Spence; her uncles, John Schoeneck, Michael “Mike” Frey; and her great grandma, Darlene Tyson.
Madelynn was...
Veronica Lee Westbrook
Mar 30, 2023
Veronica Lee Westbrook, age 61 of Gulfport, passed away Thursday, March 30, 2023.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ruth and Frank Morris; two brothers, Mike and David Morris; and a sister, Pam Fletcher Miller.
Mrs. Westbrook is survived by her son, Travis (Jordan) Morris; former spouse and friend, Lewis Dale Westbrook; a sister, Diana (Greg) Sotak;...
Margaret Ann Buck Marks
Mar 30, 2023
Margaret Ann Buck Marks, age 93 and a lifelong resident of Gulfport, passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2023, in Long Beach.
Margaret Ann was preceded in death by her parents, Glenn L. and Gail Buck; her husband, Robert “Bob” L. Marks, Jr.; her brothers, Glenn H. Buck, James “Jim” L. Buck, and Frank W. Buck.
She is survived by...
William George Stiger
Mar 30, 2023
William George Stiger, age 90 of Diamondhead, MS, left this world to join his loving wife Mary in Heaven after 66 wonderful years of marriage.
Bill was born and raised in Williamsport before moving to Diamondhead, MS, in 1978. He was self employed most of his life and continued to work as he enjoyed meeting people and making new friends....
Malcolm Ernest Besnard
Mar 30, 2023
Malcolm E. Besnard, age 76, of Diamondhead, passed away Thursday, March 30, 2023.
He was a native of New Orleans, LA, and after attending East Jefferson High School, Malcolm enlisted in the Marine Corps Reserve where he received an Honorable Discharge. He retired as a sales rep from a chemical company that manufactured carpet cushion, where he achieved regional...
Lee Robet Vanschoiack
Mar 29, 2023
Lee Robert Vanschoiack, age 78, passed away March 29, 2023. Riemann Family Funeral Home, Pass Christian served the family.
William "Bill" Lee Allen
Mar 29, 2023
William “Bill” Lee Allen, age 97, passed away March 29, 2023 in Gulfport.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Archibald and Mary Allen; son, Robert Allen.
Bill is survived by his wife of 6 ½ years, Jamie Shubert of Biloxi; and his children, William (Pat) Allen, David (Helen) Allen, Sherri (William) Maulfair.
The graveside service will be on...
Ollie Frances Pierson
Mar 28, 2023
Ollie Allen Pierson, age 92, of Long Beach, MS passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at her home.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 74 years, Joseph Pierson; and her son, Donnie Pierson.
Ollie is survived by her children, Betty Blair (Cornel) and David Pierson; her sister, Faye Crawford; her four grandchildren, Kelly Blair, Joseph Blair, Carrie...
Anthony Seth Hannagan, III.
Mar 28, 2023
Anthony “Randy” Seth Hannagan, III. Age 80, a resident of D’Iberville, MS passed away in Gulfport Memorial Hospital on March 28, 2023.
Randy was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Elena (Maricich) Tamer; and his best friend, Leonard “T-boy” Simpson.
He is survived by his former wife and mother of his children, Nancy Ladnier; his children,...
Lillian Allen Brown Torrey
Mar 28, 2023
Lillian Allen Brown Torrey was born May 31, 1937, in Shiloh, Alabama and passed away at home with family on March 28, 2023, in Fairhope, Alabama.
Growing up in Shiloh, she graduated from Sweetwater High School and later attended the University of Alabama. After relocating to her beloved New Orleans, Lillian graduated from Loyola University. She lived many adventurous years...
Norma Collins Davis
Mar 27, 2023
Norma Collins Davis
July 13, 1930-March 27, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, Norma Collins Davis on March 27, 2023. Norma was born in Pass Christian, MS in 1930 to Arthur Ray Collins and Blanche Davion Collins. She lived in Pass Christian until her marriage in August of 1951. Growing...
Casmir Frank Albrycht
Mar 27, 2023
Casmir “Cas” Frank Albrycht, age 92, of Biloxi, passed away on March 27, 2023.
Cas was a native of Connecticut. He retired as a Master Sergeant in the U. S. Air Force. He loved golf, football and was a loyal Alabama and Saints fan. He was a top softball pitcher of the 34th Troop Carrier Squadron. One year he...
James Walter Lott, Jr.
Mar 26, 2023
James Walter Lott, Jr., age 73, passed away March 26, 2023.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Waveland, is serving the family.
Catherine "LuLu" Mount
Mar 26, 2023
We are sad to announce the death of Catherine “LuLu” who passed away at her home on March 26, 2023 surrounded by her loved ones.
She was a true angel who was well loved and will be missed by many. LuLu loved going to adoration at St. James Catholic Church. She loved all of God’s creations and was an...
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