OBITUARIES

Richard Godin

Richard Godin

Feb 12, 2023

Richard Godin, age 47 of Long Beach, passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2023.

Riemann Family Funeral Home, Long Beach, is serving the family.

Selma Burkhalter Barske

Selma Burkhalter Barske

Feb 12, 2023

In the early afternoon hours on February 12th, 2023, our beautiful mother and grandmother gained her angel wings and was called home to be with our Lord.Selma “Granny” Burkhalter Barske, was born on March 17, 1938, to Ella Ophelia and Elijah “Whit” Butler in Jones County, Mississippi.  Not a day went by where Selma didn't talk about how much her...

Barry Randall Turner

Barry Randall Turner

Feb 12, 2023

Barry Randall Turner, age 79 of Long Beach, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2023.

Riemann Family Funeral Home, Long Beach, is serving the family.

Maj. Gen. Alben Norris Hopkins, Sr. (MS) (Retired)

Maj. Gen. Alben Norris Hopkins, Sr. (MS) (Retired)

Feb 12, 2023

Alben Norris Hopkins, Sr., age 81, passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2023, with his loving family at his side.

He was born in Ripley, MS on February 14, 1941, and lived out his childhood in his favorite place, Walnut, MS. He was a standout basketball player for Walnut Central High School being a four-year letterman in basketball and baseball....

Wade Forster Atwell

Wade Forster Atwell

Feb 11, 2023

Wade Atwell, age 66, of St. Martin, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2023.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin Nathaniel and Cecilia Margret Atwell; and sister, Linda Atwell Ballard.

Wade is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Kathy Atwell; children, David Atwell (Teresa Bolding), Lacy Atwell Philips (Charles), Bill Wilson, Kevin Wilson, Greg Wilson (Laura),...

Sharon Mae Nickols

Sharon Mae Nickols

Feb 11, 2023

Sharon Mae Nickols, age 71, of Gulfport passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2023.

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

Maria Bryan

Maria Bryan

Feb 11, 2023

Maria Mihali Bryan, 82, originally of Richea, Greece, passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at her home in Biloxi. 

She was preceded in death by her mother, Angeliki Alexaki; her father, Mihali Alexakis; her husband, Michael Morgan Bryan; and her siblings, Yiorgo Alexakis, Andrea Alexakis, Dimitri Alexakis, Eleni Alexaki, Mattina Rezvopoulos, Paraskevi Watkins, Pitsa Alexaki.  

She is survived...

Raymond J. Carter, Col, USAR, Ret.

Raymond J. Carter, Col, USAR, Ret.

Feb 11, 2023

 

Raymond Carter, a resident of Biloxi, died in the company of family on Saturday, February 11, 2023, after a short, valiant fight with cancer.

 

Born June 11, 1934, in Louisville, Mississippi, the first son of Jesse and Fronnie (Roebuck) Carter, Raymond grew up on farms while playing baseball for his high school team.

 

Graduating from Louisville High...

Mary A. Wehrman Johnson

Mary A. Wehrman Johnson

Feb 11, 2023

Mary Wehrman Johnson, age 80 of Gulfport, MS, passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2023, surrounded by her loving sons and family.

Mary is a native of Baltimore, MD. She graduated from Siena Catholic College of Tennessee with a degree in education. With over 30 years of experience, Mary was a dedicated educator. She began her career in the Baltimore...

Brandon Isiah Thomas Williams

Brandon Isiah Thomas Williams

Feb 10, 2023

Brandon Isiah Thomas Williams, age 21, of Saucier, MS, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023, in Biloxi.

Brandon was born and raised in the Gulfport and Biloxi area. He attended college for 3 semesters and began his business as the owner of Brand New Contracting, LLC. He enjoyed disc golf, kayaking, riding ATVs, and spending time with his family.

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Christine Anne Smith

Christine Anne Smith

Feb 10, 2023

Christine Anne Smith, age 69, a resident of Gulfport, MS, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023, in Gulfport.

Mrs. Smith retired from Forrest General Home Care and Hospice after almost 30 years. She enjoyed family, friends, fishing and traveling. She was a member of Camp Bluebird in Hattiesburg, MS and Women’s Club of Gulfport.

Memorial contributions may be made...

Sherrie Lay

Sherrie Lay

Feb 9, 2023

Sherrie Lay, age 62, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2023.

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

 

Robert Grandville Hover

Robert Grandville Hover

Feb 9, 2023

Robert Grandville Hover, age 75 of Gulfport, passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2023.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lester Roy Hover and Marietta Hover.

Robert is survived by his wife, Cheryl Lawrence Hover; his stepdaughter, Bridget Nicole Moak; his sisters, Lindal (Donald) Dawsey of Pearlington, MS and Dottie (Mike) Peterson of Pearl River, LA; his sister-in-law,...

Harry Anton Speaker, III

Harry Anton Speaker, III

Feb 9, 2023

Harry “Chip” Anton Speaker, III, age 79, died at his home in Long Beach, Mississippi on February 9, 2023. He was born on December 8, 1943, in Birmingham, Alabama.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Jamie Burk Speaker; his parents, Elizabeth and Harry Speaker; and grandchildren, Margaret Scott McCormick and John Robert McCormick.

Chip is survived...

Brenda Joyce Spratley

Brenda Joyce Spratley

Feb 9, 2023

Brenda Joyce Spratley, age 69, of Biloxi, MS, joined our Lord and Savior on February 9, 2023.

She was preceded in death by her mother Evelyn Albright; father, Joseph Spratley; and her 2 brothers, William (Billy) Spratley, Larry Joe Spratley.

Brenda is survived by her 3 children, Sherry Gaedchens, Melissa Mills, and Joseph (Julia) Waltman Sr.; 7 grandchildren, Vanessa Payne,...

Ella Mae Ladner

Ella Mae Ladner

Feb 9, 2023

 

Ella Mae Shavers Ladner, 84, of Pass Christian, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2023.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Cleyton Ladner; a son, Kirby Ladner; her mother, Georgian Shavers; her father, Tilton Shavers; her siblings, Rebecca “Bill” Mason, John “Jim” Shavers, Willie Cuevas, William “Sonny” Shavers, Daisy “Et” Barrale; and Helen Ladner; a grandson, David Scarborough;...

William Joe Goff

William Joe Goff

Feb 7, 2023

 

William Joe Goff, age 94 of Pass Christian, passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2023.

Joe was a native of Waynesboro, MS and retired in 1989, after being employed by several Bell System companies, including AT&T.

He was preceded in death by his father, William H. Goff; his mother, Olive E. Goff; and his sister, Dorthy Engle.

Joe is...

Judith Ann Nixon

Judith Ann Nixon

Feb 6, 2023

Judith (Judy) Nixon passed away peacefully on Monday, February 6, 2023, at the age of 82. 

Judy was born in Tallapoosa, Georgia on June 25, 1940 to father, Greene Bernard (GB) Evans Jr and mother Cora Beth Evans (Head). The oldest of three daughters, Judy graduated Tallapoosa High School and attended North Georgia College before marrying her High School sweetheart,...

Paris Lee McAllister

Paris Lee McAllister

Feb 6, 2023

Paris Lee McAllister, age 93 of Gulfport, passed away Monday, February 6, 2023.

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

Antonio Ramirez

Antonio Ramirez

Feb 6, 2023

 

 

  Antonio E. Ramirez age 76, a native of the Philippines and longtime resident of Ocean Springs, MS., passed away on February 6, 2023, at Keesler Medical Center in Biloxi.

 

  He was preceded in death by his daughter, Ana Liza Ramirez Ambion; his grandson, Richard McCormick; and his parents, Gaudenciio and Alegria Ramirez.

 

  Antonio...