OBITUARIES

Bracie Hockert

Jan 15, 2023

Bracie Joyce Hockert, of Kiln, MS, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2023, at the age of 43.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Gary Rogers, Sr and Debra Sumral Rogers.

Bracie is survived in death by her beloved husband, Richard Hockert, Jr; children, Angelica Walters, Austin Walters (Danica), Bryce Hockert (Arlene), Tucker Hockert;...

Lamar Neal

Jan 15, 2023

Mr. Lamar Brown Neal, age 87 of Lucedale, MS passed away in Gulfport, MS on January 15, 2023.

Riemann Family Funeral Home, 13872 Lemoyne Blvd. is proudly serving the family.

Sign register book, share memories and condolences at www.riemannfamily.com

Judy Hertz

Jan 15, 2023

Judy Anne Hertz, age 80, of Long Beach, passed away on January 15, 2023.

She was preceded in death by her her parents, Leroy and Florence Stiebing; her sisters, Mary Curlin (Curt), Theresa Stiebing; her former husband, Alton O. Hauswirth, Jr; and Margaret Pruitt (Teddy).

Survivors include her husband of 63 years John F. Hertz,...

Diane Stewart

Jan 15, 2023

Diane Lee Stewart, age 66 of Saucier, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2023.

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

Raymond Skogen

Jan 14, 2023

Raymond Skogen, age 80 of Long Beach, passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2023.

He was a native of Isle, Minnesota and earned an associate degree in Criminal Justice.  He retired from the U.S. Air Force and served in the Honor Guard.

Raymond was preceded in death by his parents, Selmer and Elizabeth Skogen; and...

Teddy Schonewitz

Jan 14, 2023

Teddy Joe Schonewitz, age 71, of Saucier, MS, passed away Saturday, January 14, 2023.

He was preceded in death by his parents, August and Ardie Mae Schonewitz; brothers, Henry Schonewitz, Billy Schonewitz, Ronnie Schonewitz, and Harold Schonewitz (Sonny); sister, Flora Hayes; sister-in-law, Virginia Schonewitz; and nephew, Lawerence Creed, Jr.

Teddy is survived by his loving...

Natale Tartamella

Jan 13, 2023

Natale John Tartamella, age 96, of Gulfport, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023, at his residence.

Mr. Tartamella was born in Brooklyn, New York, on April 19, 1926, to the late John Tartamella and Caterina Ciuffo Tartamella. He attended Brooklyn College, majoring in Chemistry, for ½ a semester, then he was drafted into the Army. He...

Christopher Castiglia

Jan 12, 2023

Christopher Frank Castiglia, 33, of Long Beach, passed away on January 12, 2023.

Christopher was born in Gulfport, MS to Frankie and Vivian Castiglia of Long Beach on August 14, 1989.

Christopher was preceded in death by his mother, Vivian Williams Castiglia, his grandparents Marshall “Bob” and Sandra “Jeannie” Williams, and grandfather, Frank Castiglia, Sr....

James Kelly

Jan 12, 2023

James C. Kelly, 58, of Wiggins, MS passed away Thursday, January 12, 2023.

Riemann Family Funeral Home, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport is assisting the family.

Janice Shearer

Jan 12, 2023

On January 12, Janice Belle Cranston Shearer (87) went to be with her Lord, her husband, her son and her mother after a short battle with cancer. After 25 years of traveling the world with her husband in the military and raising her family, she enjoyed many aspects of a nursing career, including orthopedic surgery, doctor's offices, Red Cross...

John "Jack" Kelly

Jan 12, 2023

Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) John “Jack” Horace Kelly devoted husband, father, and grandfather died peacefully surrounded by his family at home in Pass Christian, MS on Thursday, January 12, 2023.

Jack is survived by the love of his life, Carol McMinn whom he married on September 17, 1965; his four children and their spouses: Debra Woolsey and James...

Robert Walker

Jan 11, 2023

On January 11, 2023, Robert L. Walker (83) passed away and joined his beloved wife of 61 years. He was a retired Master Sargent of 22 years of service with the USAF and a Vietnam Veteran. He then went on to be a Certified Master Mechanic for over another 20 years before retiring again. After retirement he became a...

MSgt Donald Howe, USAF, Ret.

Jan 11, 2023

MSgt Donald E. Howe, USAF, Ret, age 85, of Gulfport, passed away on January 11, 2023.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Opal Howe; sister, Joyce McMichael; son, Keith Howe; and granddaughter, Meghan Landowski.

Donald is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Mary Howe; his children, Angela Shortt (Chris),...

Master Sergeant Boyd Swenson

Jan 11, 2023

Master Sergeant Boyd Vernon Swenson, USAF Retired, age 78, of Long Beach, passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at home surrounded by his family.

Mr. Swenson was preceded in death by his parents, Swen and Edna Swenson of Bucyrus, North Dakota. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Rita Swenson of Long Beach; his son, Travis...

Cleyton Ladner

Jan 11, 2023

Cleyton John Ladner, 81, of Pass Christian, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2023.

He was preceded in death by an infant baby brother; his parents, Lacy and Rena Northrup Ladner; his mother-in-law, Georgian Shavers; a son, Kirby Ladner, a sister, Verta Lee Lambert; a grandson, David Scarborough; and a great grandson, Sawyer Scarborough.

He is...

Chris Vaurigaud

Jan 11, 2023

Christopher Raymond “Chris” Vaurigaud, age 78, of Long Beach, passed away on January 11, 2023.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Leah Vaurigaud; 3 brothers, Edward Vaurigaud, Jr, Patrick Vaurigaud, and Michael Vaurigaud; and 4 sisters, Ann Schumach, Beverly LeJeune, Susie Prestenbach, and Roberta “TC” Skyles.

Mr. Vaurigaud is survived by...

Richard Layton

Jan 10, 2023

RM1 SS Richard Eugene Layton, US Navy (Ret) of Gulfport, MS, passed away, at the age of 69 on January 10, 2023.

Richard Eugene Layton was born in Greeley Colorado. He was a 22-year Veteran of the US Navy.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lester and Ruth Layton; his siblings, Lester Layton...

Louis Bissonnette

Jan 9, 2023

 

Louis James Bissonnette of Columbia TN passed away on January 9, 2023, after a lengthy battle with Parkinson's Disease and Lewy Body Dementia. 

 Lou was born on June 5, 1948, in Colchester VT to Roger and Frances Bissonnette of Winooski VT.  The family moved to Eau Gallie, FL when Lou was 12.  He graduated from Eau Gallie High School,...

Fernando Vega-Uribe

Jan 9, 2023

Fernando Vega-Uribe, age 63, of D'Iberville, passed away on January 10, 2023.

He is survived by his loving wife, Maria Vega; his children, Luis Vega, Jose Vega, Grissel Vega, Alexis Vega; his siblings, Alta Gracia Vega, Angel Vega, Jaime Vega, Eva Vega, Gilberto Vega, Bertha Vega, Miguel Vega, Laura Elena Vega; and his grandchildren, Adriana Vega, Christopher Giovanni...

Mark McCune

Jan 9, 2023

Mark Stephen McCune, age 62, a veteran of the United States Navy and longtime resident of Long Beach, MS passed away Monday, January 9, 2023.

Mark, affectionately known as “Mac”, was born July 22, 1960, to George and Beverly (McCrea) McCune. He attended Kaiserslautern High School in Germany before enlisting in the U.S. Navy in 1979. As a Seabee for...