OBITUARIES
Yoko Fortenberry
Apr 18, 2023
Yoko Fortenberry, age 91, of Long Beach, passed away on April 18, 2023.
The Riemann Family Funeral Home, Long Beach, is serving the family.
Bonnie Cameron Saucier
Apr 17, 2023
Mrs. Bonnie Cameron Saucier, age 90, of Gulfport, passed away on April 17, 2023.
She was a 1950 graduate of Oak Grove High School and was a resident of the coast since 1966. Mrs. Bonnie retired from Hancock Bank where she worked for several years in the insurance department. After retirement, she volunteered at Garden Park Medical Center where she...
Urai Ann Bern
Apr 16, 2023
Urai Ann Bern, age 72, of Biloxi, passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2023, at Ocean Springs Hospital.
Ann is survived by her husband of 23 years (together for 36 years), William Anthony Bern.
Ann was born in Thailand and has been a resident of Biloxi for the past few years. She was a professional chef for over 20 years,...
Richard Carrere
Apr 15, 2023
Richard Carrere, age 75 of Pass Christain, passed away Saturday, April 15, 2023.
Riemann Family Funeral Home is serving the family.
Vicky Ann Youngblood
Apr 15, 2023
Vicky A. Youngblood, age 62 of Long Beach, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2023.
She was a native of Villa Platte, LA and graduated from Riverdale High School in Jefferson Parish.
She is survived by her husband of 15 years, Marshall C. Youngblood; her mother, Margaret Carr; her children, David W. “DJ” Medders, Jr. (Christy), Stephanie L. Medders Rivera...
Frances Elizabeth "Beth" Garrett
Apr 15, 2023
Frances Elizabeth “Beth” Garrett of Gulfport, MS, passed away Saturday, April 15, 2023, at the age of 58.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Schorghofer; parents, Francis Saucier and Vada Mae Barrett Saucier; son, Jake Schorghofer and Robert Lee Breland; brother, Benny Saucier, Roy Switzer, Franky Patton; sister, Georga O’Connor, and Sherry Ann Saucier.
Beth is survived...
Bertha Garza
Apr 15, 2023
Bertha Garza, age 94, of Gulfport, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2023.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.
Linda Faye Calcote Seymour
Apr 14, 2023
Linda Faye Calcote Seymour age 78, of Biloxi, MS passed away on April 14, 2023, at her home in Biloxi.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Mary Bernice and Cade Vernon Calcote; her loving husband, Gerald Seymour; her twin sister, Virginia Raye Calcote, siblings, Janice Saterfield (Ken), Jean Byrd (Jamie); in laws, Edward and Edna Seymour,...
Ronald Joseph Davidson
Apr 14, 2023
Ronald Davidson, age 89 of Saucier, passed away Friday, April 14, 2023.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Rosemary Davidson; children, Karen Peterson (Tony), Steve Davidson (Cindy), Denis Davidson (Rose), and Luke Davidson (Candi); grandchildren, Joshua, Christopher, Katie, Hannah, and Tessa; and great grandchildren, Kairi Peterson, Treyton, and Carmen.
Ronald is a native of Brooklyn, New York...
Jane Fatherree Bennett
Apr 14, 2023
Jane Fatherree Bennett, 79, died peacefully in her home on April 14, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.
Jane was born on August 25, 1943, in New Orleans, to Dr. and Mrs. J. P. Fatherree. Shortly thereafter, her family relocated to Laurel, Mississippi, where her father practiced medicine as an O.B.G.Y.N., and where he served as Chief of Staff of...
Edward Thomas Ayotte, Jr.
Apr 13, 2023
Edward Thomas Ayotte, Jr., age 72, passed away peacefully on April 13th, 2023, at his home in Gulfport, MS.
Ed is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Bryant (Wade); granddaughters, Scarlett & Stella; his sister, Carole Lesieur; and his brother, Richard Ayotte.
Ed was born on December 29th, 1950, in Waterbury, Connecticut to Doris & Edward Ayotte, Sr. Ed graduated from...
Sherry N. Phelps Daniel
Apr 13, 2023
Sherry Nell Phelps Daniel, age 86, passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2023, at home surrounded by her family in Gulfport, Mississippi. She was preceded in death by her parents, George Britt Phelps and Mary Alice Warden Phelps; sisters, Rayma Marengo and Scottye Sauls; brother, Bennie Phelps; and grandson, William Daniel.
She is survived by her husband of 70 years,...
Marlene Hardy
Apr 13, 2023
Marlene Hardy, age 84, of Gulfport, passed away on April 13, 2023.
The Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family and online condolences may be offered at www.riemannfamily.com
David Lankston Carlisle
Apr 13, 2023
David Lankston Carlisle, age 91, passed away Thursday, April 13, 2023.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.
Lillian Ann Baswell
Apr 12, 2023
Lillian Ann Baswell, age 74, of Gulfport, passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2023.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.
Linda Allene Ackzien
Apr 12, 2023
Linda Allene Achzien, age 80 of Bowling Green, KY, passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2023.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, assisted Cone Funeral Home, in serving the family.
Patricia Anne Wilkes
Apr 12, 2023
Patricia Anne Wilkes, age 80 of Pass Christian, passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2023.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.
Robert Otto Cowart
Apr 12, 2023
Robert Otto Cowart, known as Bob to friends and family, age 75 of Biloxi, MS passed away on April 12, 2023, in Biloxi.
Bob was preceded in death by his sons, Robert R. Cowart and Robert O. Cowart, Jr.; his parents, Woodrow D. Cowart, Sr., and Elizabeth (Gayden) Cowart; and his brother, Woodrow D. Cowart, Jr.
He is survived...
Elizabeth Steward
Apr 12, 2023
Elizabeth Steward, age 90, a native of Wilmington, DE and a resident of Diamondhead, MS passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2023. After a long bout with Alzheimer’s, mom is finally at peace.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Elsie Steward; her daughter, Dawn McGordy; her brother, Harry Steward; and her sister, Elsie Kietfer.
Elizabeth is...
Sr. Anna Louise Bumbera, R.S.M.
Apr 11, 2023
Sister Anna Louise Bumbera, R.S.M., age 79 and a Sister of Mercy for 56 years, died April 11, 2023 at Convent of Mercy in Mobile, Alabama.
Sister Anna Louise was born, raised and educated in Gulfport, graduating from St. John the Evangelist Elementary and High School. She entered the Sisters of Mercy, St. Louis, MO in 1966. She received a...
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