OBITUARIES
Richard Palmer Mueller, Jr.
Jan 6, 2024
Richard P. Mueller Jr. passed away peacefully on January 6th, 2024, at 3:36 PM in Gulfport, MS, with his family at his side. Richard P. Mueller Jr. was born on May 15th of 1949 in Lakewood, Ohio.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Richard P. Mueller and Rosemary Allen Mueller; brother-in-law, Walter Baas, brother-in-law, Donald Holliday, Jr.; and...
Ola Lee Parker
Jan 6, 2024
Ola Lee Parker, age 88, and a resident of Latimer, passed away on January 6, 2024.
Ola, a native of Millry, Alabama, spent her entire life as a resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. As a dedicated homemaker, she embodied strong Christian values and was the heart of her family. Her passion for cooking made her the focal point of...
Michael Lee Douglas
Jan 5, 2024
Michael Lee Douglas, age 65 of Gulfport, MS, passed away Friday, January 5, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his son, John Bailey Douglas; brother, John Walter Douglas; sister Sandy Lynn Richards; brother, James Patrick Douglas; and brother-in-law, William “Leroy” Richards.
Michael is survived by his mother, Zelma Douglas; children, Michael Douglas, II (Amanda) and Samantha Gibson (Drew); siblings,...
Barbara Ann Smith
Jan 5, 2024
Barbara Ann Smith, age 75, of Gulfport, passed away on January 5, 2024. She died peacefully in her sleep after a long illness.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Flora Windham; father, John Lywiski; sister, Patsy McCrory; and brothers, Mike and Frank Lywiski.
Barbara is survived by her children, Shellie Smith (Dalton), Russell Smith (Jeanie), and Scottie Necaise...
Thomas Allen Boswell, Sr.
Jan 5, 2024
Thomas Allen “Tom” Boswell, Sr, age 67, of Pass Christian, passed away on January 5, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Froy Boswell and Maggie Ellen Boswell; his brothers, Robert Andrew Boswell and Milton Froy Boswell.
Tom is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Katherine Hayden Boswell; his children, Thomas Allen Boswell, Jr, Tiffany...
John Herman Witt
Jan 4, 2024
John Herman Witt, age 84, of Gulfport, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2024.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.
Clemencia "Mennie" Farrell
Jan 3, 2024
Clemencia "Mennie" Farrell, age 70, of Gulfport, passed away on January 3, 2024. She was born on October 1, 1953 in the Philippines.
Mennie was preceded in death by her son, Patrick James Farrell; her father, Pacifico Destriza; and her grandson, Joseph Farrell.
She is survived by her loving husband of 45 years, John Farrell; her son, Christopher Farrell; her...
Scharolette Ann Necaise
Jan 2, 2024
Scharolette Ann Necaise, age 67, of Gulfport, passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, in Long Beach. Scharolette's family is preparing her obituary and gathering and will be posted once complete.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.
Constance Joan O'Hara
Jan 2, 2024
Constance Joan O'Hara, age, 92, of Bay St. Louis, passed away on, Tuesday, January 2, 2024.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Waveland, is serving the family.
Alice Margaret Ruyle
Jan 2, 2024
Alice Ruyle, 94, passed away on January 2, 2024 in Gulfport, Mississippi.
She was born on April, 26, 1929 to Alice (Conley) and Harold Johnson.
Mrs. Ruyle graduated from Marquette High School. She was a homemaker and worked in retail.
She is survived by a sister, Sharon Thorpe; a son, Tim (Julia) Ruyle; a daughter, Barbara (Brian) Hale; five...
Paulette Imphang Fontenette
Jan 2, 2024
It is with great sadness that the family of Paulette Imphang Fontenette, age 74, announces her passing on January 2nd 2024 in Ocean Springs, Mississippi.
Mrs. Fontenette was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Malcolm Fontenette, her parents Alexander Imphang and Marina Sanchez. She will be lovingly remembered by her two children Elizabeth Chevalier, and...
Midshipman First Class Mason Carter Halsey
Jan 1, 2024
Midshipman First Class Mason C. Halsey, age 22 of Gulfport, MS passed away January 1, 2024.
Mason was born on August 15, 2001, to Thane and Carla Halsey of Gulfport, MS. He graduated from West Harrison High School in 2020. While in high school Mason achieved numerous awards and achievements such as high honors, student body president, National Honor Society...
Diane H. Goodman
Jan 1, 2024
Diane H. Goodman, age 70, of Long Beach, passed away on January 1, 2024.
She graduated from Long Beach High School and was employed as a teaching assistant at Lizana Elementary.
Diane was preceded in death by her parents, Albert Dale and Earnestine Husband; and her brothers, Jimbo Husband, Harry Husband, and Larry Husband.
She is survived by her husband...
Bobby Carrol Sherman
Dec 31, 2023
Bobby Sherman, age 74, of Saucier passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2023.
Bobby was born March 29, 1949, in Selma, Alabama. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Ledrue and Hazel Delphene Sherman. Also, by his sister, Ruby Nell, his brother Jimmy Lee; and his son, Charles William.
Bobby is survived by his wife, Sue; his children,...
William "Bill" Orestal Parrish, Jr.
Dec 31, 2023
William "Bill" Orestal Parrish, Jr., age 76, of Gulfport, passed away on December 31, 2023.
William Orestal Parrish, Jr. was born on November 26, 1947 in Laurel, MS to Bill and Christine Parrish. Bill (or Billy depending on when you met him) was raised in Laurel with his three sisters: Cheryl, Joan, and Leslie. Bill graduated from R. H....
Theresa Mellon
Dec 30, 2023
Theresa Mellon, age 42, of Gulfport, passed away December 30, 2023.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is assisting the family.
Richard A. Boulanger
Dec 30, 2023
Richard A. Boulanger, age 74, of Biloxi, passed away on December 30, 2023.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.
Angela "Angie" Schintzius
Dec 30, 2023
Angela “Angie” Lamb Schintzius, 53 of Gulfport, MS passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023.
She was born on August 30, 1970 to the late Andrew Monroe Lamb Sr. & Linda Lantrip Lamb. She is preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, James Phillip Lamb.
Angie graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Education from the University...
Virginia M Gonzalez
Dec 30, 2023
Virginia M. Gonzalez - Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister. Virginia was born on April 1, 1936, in Puerto Rico to Alvaro and Petra Maldonado. She passed away suddenly Saturday, December 30, 2023, at Singing River Ocean Springs Hospital, MS.Virginia led a fulfilling life and left an indelible mark on all those she encountered. After many years of dedicated...
Patrina Marie Singleton
Dec 30, 2023
Patrina Marie Singleton has sadly passed away at the age 51. Born on January 9th,1972, in LA, California, Patrina's journey through life filled with love, and countless cherished.Patrina led a career as a clerk and housekeeper - jobs allowed her to touch many with her genuine care welcoming spirit. She approached task with meticulousness and brought warmth to those encountered. Behind Patrina's professional life...
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