OBITUARIES
Benjamin Joseph Starita
Jan 28, 2024
Benjamin Joseph “Benny” Starita, age 76, of Waveland, passed away on January 28, 2024, in Gulfport.
He was preceded in death by his father, Lawrence “Skeet” Starita; and his mother, Alicia Dell Bennett Starita.
Mr. Starita is survived by his children, Vance Starita, Shannon Starita, and Shelly Starita Hill; his grandchildren, Devin, Emily, Kaden, Dara, Nicholas, and Peyton; his great-grandchildren, Caleb, Daylinn,...
Dorothy Ruth McCabe
Jan 26, 2024
Dorothy Ruth McCabe, age 76, of Diamondhead, passed away on Friday, January 26, 2024.
Dorothy was born to Margaret Scott Fairley and Charles D. Scott. Throughout her life, she cherished her parents and held them close to her heart. She married the love of her life, Thomas Patrick McCabe, and together they shared a beautiful journey filled...
Warren Anthony Reso
Jan 26, 2024
Warren Anthony Reso was called home on January 26, 2024 at the age of 80.
Warren was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 52 years, Marilyn Blappert Reso; and is survived by his 5 children, Warren Reso, Jr., Edwin Reso, Cheri Gobel, James Reso (Sara), and Robert Reso. He was also survived by 10 grandchildren and 6 great...
James Samuel Abernethy
Jan 25, 2024
James Samuel (Sam) Abernethy of Diamondhead, Mississippi passed away on January 25, 2024. He was born July 23, 1943, to the late James Bankhead Abernethy and Edna Todd Abernethy. Sam was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Susan Story Abernethy; and their five fur-babies: Wally B, Cap’n Butler, Lady Scarlet, Gracie, and Maggie Mae.
After growing up in Myrtle, Mississippi,...
Samuel Stephen Smith
Jan 25, 2024
Samuel Stephen Smith, 82 of Gulfport, MS died January 25th, 2024. Burial will be at Hollywood Cemetery in Gastonia, North Carolina. Local Arrangements are by Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, MS.
Donald Francis Goltz
Jan 25, 2024
Donald Francis Goltz - Passed away peacefully Thursday, January 25, 2024, at home. Age 73.
A complete obituary notice will be posted in the coming days.
The Riemann Family Funeral Home in West Jackson County, is honored to serve the Goltz Family. Please share memories, condolences, and photos with the family at www.riemannfamily.com.
Matthew James Rowley
Jan 25, 2024
Matthew James Rowley, age 53, of Gulfport, passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his mothers, Kathleen Ann Rowley and Carole Ann Petersen; and his father, Richard H. Rowley.
Matthew is survived by his loving wife of 26 years, Shelia Rowley; children, Heather (Kegan) Rowley, Marcus (Vicky) Worrel, Krystal Rowley, Kassy Johnson, Dick (Sam) Yerke, Terry...
Jeffrey Myrick
Jan 25, 2024
Jeffrey Myrick of Long Beach died January 25th. Riemann Family Funeral Home, Long Beach, is assisting the family locally.
Mary C. Moody
Jan 24, 2024
Mary C. Moody, of Gulfport, Mississippi, passed away on January 24, 2024, at the age of 85. She was born on August 24, 1938, in Pollock, Louisiana. Mary had a rich and fulfilling life, leaving an indelible impact on all who knew her.
Mary was a hardworking and dedicated individual throughout her career. In the 1970s and 1980s, she co-owned Fleet...
Mary Lou Lavin Green
Jan 24, 2024
Mary Lou Lavin-Green, age 94, of Gulfport, MS passed away on January 24, 2024 at Lakeview Nursing Home.
She was born on September 29, 1929 in Sumrall, MS to the late John & Mary Tannehill. She is preceded in death by her husband, William “Bill” Green; and her 18 siblings.
Mary Lou was a devout Christian and enjoyed going to...
Kenneth Allen Cox, Jr.
Jan 23, 2024
Riemann Family Funeral Home transferred Mr. Cox back home to Kraw-Kornack Funeral Home, Norwood, MA.
Kenneth Allen Cox Jr, age 61, died unexpectedly in Biloxi, MS on January 23, 2024. He was a 1980 graduate of Norwood High School. He went on to earn a Bachelor of Science Degree from Boston University in 1984 and a Master of Science in Finance...
Neal Adams Hall
Jan 23, 2024
Neal Adams Hall of Diamondhead, MS passed away peacefully in her sleep.
She was predeceased by her parents, Clyde Crowell Adams and Maggie Cook Adams of Moorhead, MS; a sister, Verma Adams Moore; a brother, Blewett U. Adams; an infant son, Ronald Hall; a son Denny Hall; a great-granddaughter, Brooke Elizabeth Wiggins; and her husband, Louis D. Hall.
She is survived by...
Henry Clay Saylor
Jan 23, 2024
Mr. Henry Clay Saylor, age 96, passed away on January 23, 2024 in Biloxi, Mississippi. He was born November 30, 1927 in Hamilton, Ohio to Mr. Silas Saylor and Mrs. Daisy Malicotte Saylor.
No services are scheduled at this time.
Please share a memory, condolence or photo at www.RiemannFamily.com
Gerald Price Cameron
Jan 23, 2024
Gerald Cameron, 75 of Kiln Mississippi died on January 23, 2024. He was born July 8, 1948, in Bay St Louis, Mississippi to the late Stanley and Verina (Ladner) Cameron. He was a loving brother and uncle with a kind spirit who was always looking out for others. He spent days watching Westerns and Chuck Norris with his...
Lena Fay Guiles
Jan 23, 2024
Lena Fay Guiles, age 89, of Gulfport, passed away on January 23, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard Braxton Rogers and Lena Scoggins Rogers; several brothers and sisters.
She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Stanley R. Guiles; a son, Harry W. Guiles and a daughter, Tricia Malette; a brother, Richard Ray Rogers; numerous nieces and...
Larry Jack Miller
Jan 22, 2024
Larry Jack Miller, age 73, of Harrison County, passed away on, Monday, January 22, 2024.
He was a 1969 Graduate of Harrison Central High School. Larry was previously employed by Paine Supply, Southern Pipe, and Weaver Mechanical. He was an avid diver and enjoyed kayaking.
Larry is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph D. and Geneva Miller; his daughter, Joleda Miller;...
Claire M. Reinmiller
Jan 22, 2024
Claire M. Reinmiller, a beloved member of the community and a dedicated public servant, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2024, in Pascagoula, Mississippi. She was born on June 11, 1941, in St. Albans, Vermont to her loving parents, Anthony and Fern Burt.
Claire's thirst for knowledge led her to pursue education beyond high school. She graduated from St. Mary's High...
Rhonda Louise Mires
Jan 22, 2024
Rhonda Mires, of Gulfport, Mississippi, passed away on Monday, January 22, 2024, at the age of 57. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Rhonda Mires was born January 6, 1967, in Gulfport.
Rhonda was employed at the Isle of Capri Casino for over 10 years. She was a lifelong parishioner of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Gulfport. She...
Linda Frances Necaise
Jan 22, 2024
Linda Frances Hudson Necaise, age 74, of Perkinston, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 22, 2024, at Singing River Hospital in Gulfport, MS.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William C. Hudson and Lois Frances Scarborough Hudson; her ex-husband, Darryl Necaise, Sr.; her sister, Debbie Fayard; her grandparents, Carrie Schonewitz Scarborough Neely, Tollie Scarborough, Rufus Neely, Emma and...
Clifford McDowell Jr.
Jan 22, 2024
Clifford “Maxie” McDowell Jr., 86 of Gulfport, MS and formerly of Baton Rouge, LA passed away at his residence on January 22, 2024 surrounded by his loving wife and family. He was born on July 8, 1937 in Phenix City, AL to the late U.C. & Lois McDowell. He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Durwood Stitt, Tyre...
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