OBITUARIES
Cathy Rau Whisenant
Dec 23, 2025
Cathy Rau Whisenant, a beloved figure in her community and a cherished member of her family, passed away on December 23, 2025, in Long Beach, Mississippi, at the age of 66. Born on August 6, 1959, in Massachusetts, Cathy lived a life full of love, dedication, and remarkable accomplishments.
Throughout her life, Cathy held the role of a devoted homemaker, focusing...
Curt Beyer III
Dec 23, 2025
Curt Beyer, III, age 60, of Bay St. Louis, passed away on December 23, 2025.
He was born on September 19, 1965, in Coral Gables, FL, to Curt II and Gaydell Beyer. His family lived for several years in Billings, MT, where he graduated from Billings High School in 1984, and is the reason his closest friends from college still refer...
Daniel Hayden Matherne
Dec 22, 2025
Daniel Hayden Matherne, 52, of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, passed away Monday, December 22, 2025.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, West Jackson County, is honored to be assisting the family.
Condolences and memories can be shared at riemannfamily.com
Helen Nilges
Dec 22, 2025
Helen Mae Nilges, born on October 31, 1934, in Gulfport, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2025, in Biloxi, Mississippi. A devoted homemaker and cherished member of the community, she leaves behind a legacy of love that resonates deeply within her family and friends.
Helen graduated from Woolmarket High School, where she began her lifelong journey of nurturing and caring...
Joyce Depke Weber
Dec 22, 2025
Joyce Depke Weber, 96, went to Heaven on Monday, December 22, 2025. Joyce was born to Dr. Frank and Dr. Joyce Depke on February 27, 1929, in Saint Louis, Missouri. She graduated from the University of Missouri with a B.S. degree in Chemistry. She met the love of her life, Gilbert J. Weber, on a blind date. They were married...
Nedra Denise Baldwin
Dec 22, 2025
Nedra Denise Baldwin, age 74, passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025 in Biloxi, MS.
No services are scheduled at this time.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Biloxi served the family.
www.RiemannFamily.com
Johnnie Faye Aldridge Rafferty
Dec 22, 2025
Johnnie Faye Aldridge Rafferty, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to all, passed peacefully on Monday, December 22, 2025, at the age of 94.
Born in Iuka, Mississippi, Johnnie married her high school sweetheart, Harry Francis Rafferty, in 1950, the same year they graduated from Iuka High School. Together, they shared a life filled with love, laughter, and many U-Haul...
Jean Diane Walley Wilson Murphy
Dec 22, 2025
How does one go about summarizing someone's life, with giving justice to all of the nuances and monotonous days, mountain highs and valley lows, and yet, this is the task set before us. Jean 'Diane' Walley Wilson Murphy entered the presence of the Lord on Monday, December 22, 2025, due to complications of Parkinson's disease. Diane was born in Waynesboro,...
Jane (Jinky) Sohm-Underwood
Dec 21, 2025
Jane “Jinky” Sohm-Underwood
(April 7, 1942 – December 21, 2025)
Jane, lovingly known as “Jinky,” was the heart of her family and a light in the lives of all who knew her. Though she experienced great loss, including her parents, her beloved husband George, and her son Doug, Jinky met life with grace, strength, and an open heart. Her love for others...
Mary Sue Garner
Dec 20, 2025
Mary Sue Garner (Walker), age 91, passed away on December 20, 2025, after a courageous three-year battle with cancer. As slowly as the disease tested her body and determination, in the end, it showed her mercy, taking her quickly and peacefully with her family by her side.
Born on December 8, 1934, in Burlington, Iowa, Mary Sue was known for her...
George Wallace Shepard
Dec 20, 2025
George Wallace Shepard, 67, of Kiln, Mississippi, passed away on December 20, 2025. He was born in Greenville, Mississippi, on March 18, 1958, moved to Slidell in 1974, and then to Kiln in 2000.
He owned Shepard Carpet Solutions for many years, working in South Louisiana and Mississippi. He enjoyed being out on the water, attending baseball games, and riding his...
Elizabeth Francis Noble
Dec 20, 2025
Elizabeth Francis Noble, a cherished soul and beloved matriarch, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2025, in Gulfport, Mississippi, at the age of 73. Born on June 11, 1952, in Detroit, Michigan, Elizabeth led a life filled with faith, love, and an unwavering commitment to her family.
Throughout her life, Elizabeth embraced the dual roles of a devoted Biblical mother and...
Peggy Diane Scarbrough Hayes
Dec 20, 2025
Peggy Diane Scarbrough Hayes, a resident of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, passed away on December 20, 2025, at the age of 69. Born on November 29, 1956, in Mobile, Alabama, Peggy spent her life devoted to her family and her passions, leaving a rich legacy of love and dedication.
Throughout her career, Peggy was a talented hairstylist for over 30 years, with...
Lau Duong
Dec 20, 2025
Mr. Lau Duong, age 73, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025 in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. Duong was born on April 22, 1952 in Vietnam. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sang Lau and Ty Hoang.
Duong is survived by his wife, Ren Hoang, his two children Cam Nguyet Lau, Phuong Hoang Lau, five grandchildren; and 2 great...
Leslee Ruth
Dec 19, 2025
Leslee Ruth of Hancock County passed away Friday, December 19, 2025.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.
Craig Roney
Dec 19, 2025
Craig Roney, age 52, of Ocean Springs, passed away Friday, December 19, 2025.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.
Donna C. Martin
Dec 19, 2025
Donna Ann C. Martin, age 74, of Waveland, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025.
She is preceded in death by her parents Herbert and Avis Cowart; and one brother, Herbert Cowart, Jr.
Donna is survived by her husband of 20 years, Robert Martin; her children, David Andrew Prince (Brett), and Daniel Prince (Sarah); her siblings, Jennifer Lusk (Hal), and Abby Sharpe;...
Pauline E. Kelly
Dec 19, 2025
Pauline Kelly, age 88, passed away on December 19, 2025, in Gulfport, Mississippi.
Pauline was preceded in death by her husband who passed on November 17, 2025, John Kelly; and her son, Norman Fulmer. She is survived by her son, Rick Fulmer; her sister, Karen Cook; and her grandchildren, John Fulmer, Thomas Fulmer, Norman Fulmer and Bobby Fulmer.
Pauline was a native...
Walter F. Stovall
Dec 18, 2025
Vietnam War veteran Mr. Walter F. Stovall, age 79, passed away on December 18, 2025, at USA Hospital in Mobile, Alabama. He was born on June 26, 1946, in Pascagoula, Mississippi, to Willie Bilbo and Emma Jones Bilbo.
Walter was a lifelong resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. He attended Bluff Creek Elementary School in Vancleave, Keys High School in Ocean...
Edith Nogueira Strom
Dec 18, 2025
Mrs. Edith Nogueira Strom, age 90, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025 in Vancleave, Mississippi.
Edith was born on January 19, 1935 in Jacksonville, Florida to parents, Joe Nogueira and Laura “Leola” Thomas. She attended Edison Community College in Fort Meyers, FL, and Syracuse University – Krause College of Music. Her career as a musician spanned over 35 years, working...
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