OBITUARIES
Ouida M. Cundiff
Feb 15, 2023
Ouida M. “Tee” Cundiff, age 88, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 15, 2023. She was a resident of Klamath Falls, Oregon, formerly Tracy, California, and Gulfport, Mississippi.
Mrs. Cundiff was born in Long Beach, Mississippi to James and Fanny Hagin on August 27th, 1934, and grew up in Pineville, Mississippi. She was a graduate of Pass Christian High...
Fay Marlene Burbank
Feb 15, 2023
Fay Marlene Burbank, age 88, of Ocean Springs, passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2023.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.
Freda Mae Quesenberry
Feb 15, 2023
Freda Mae Quesenberry of Gulfport, MS gained her angel wings on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at the age of 82. She is loved by all who knew her. She loved her husband of 65 years and family dearly. She was generous of heart and spirit. She loved family get togethers and playing rummy.
She was preceded in...
O.B. Kinsey
Feb 15, 2023
Osgood Bascom “O.B.” Kinsey, Jr., age 91, passed away on February 15, 2023 in Gulfport, MS.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Perley Tynes Kinsey; parents, O.B. Kinsey Sr. and Sara Juanita Page Kinsey; and brothers, Lewis Kinsey and Wallace Kinsey.
He is survived by his daughter, Kaycee Zarske (Kirk) of Gulfport; and two grandsons,...
Sharon Faye Gavin Hinote
Feb 14, 2023
Sharon Hinote (Gavin) of Biloxi, MS passed away on February 14, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones.
Sharon spent her 72 wonderful years spreading love, joy, sarcasm, and sass to any and all around her. Her favorite hobby was fishing with her son, where they would spend their days at the pier enjoying each other's company and seeing...
Larry "Pug" Phillips
Feb 14, 2023
Larry “Pug” Phillips, age 75 of Kiln, MS, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2023.
He was preceded in death by his parents, LB and Irene Coulter Phillips; sisters, Bessie Mae Phillips, Jacqueline Tims, and Joyce Pettis; and brothers, James and Wallace Phillips.
Larry is survived by his siblings, Mary Dennison, Oxford, GA, June Garick, Collins, MS, and Jerry Phillips, Baton...
Larry Phillips
Feb 14, 2023
Larry Phillips, age 75, passed away, Tuesday, February 14, 2023. Riemann Family Funeral Home, Pass Christian served the family.
Manuel James Poyadou
Feb 14, 2023
Manuel James Poyadou, age 90, a resident of Hancock County, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2023, in Gulfport.
Manuel spent 4 years studying Biology and Geology at the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg. He was in the U.S. Navy second division Port section serving on the U.S.S. Kimberly naval ship during the Korean War. He worked for Rocketdyne/Boeing at...
Marsha Joann Savala
Feb 13, 2023
Marsha Joann Savala, age 76, of Gulfport, passed away Monday, February 13, 2023.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.
Johanna Mari Brower
Feb 13, 2023
Johanna Mari Williams Pierce Brower, age 66 of Saucier, passed away on Monday, February 13, 2023.
She was born on February 18, 1956, in Heidelberg, Germany, to Sgt. John and Francis Williams.
Johanna was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Tony Williams; and her first husband, Robbie Pierce.
She is survived by her husband, Bart Brower; her sisters,...
Calvin Donald
Feb 13, 2023
James Calvin Donald, age 77, known by his family as “Pop”, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Monday, February 13, 2023, in the presence of his family, while under the care of the amazing staff at the Hospice at VA Community Living Center in Biloxi, MS.
As a young man, Calvin joined the U.S. Marine Corps and served...
Hida Mae Hillman
Feb 13, 2023
Hida Mae Hillman, age 80, of Long Beach, MS, passed away Monday, February 13, 2023 at Woodland Village Memory Care in Diamondhead.
She worked for Long Beach School System for over 25 years as Cafeteria Manager.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, O.B. Hillman; parents, Eather Hinton and Annie Hardy Hinton; and 11 siblings.
She...
Allison Claire Ellis
Feb 13, 2023
Allison Claire Ellis, age 72 of Long Beach, passed away on Monday, February 13, 2023.
She was a native of Paragould, Arkansas, the location of her final resting place.
Allison was preceded in death by her mother, Beth McCaine Phillippe; and her father, Glen Phillippe.
She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Robert Wayne Ellis; her sons,...
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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...
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