OBITUARIES
Karen Patty Gorline
Mar 19, 2025
Karen Patty ‘Ralphie’ Gorline, born November 4, 1960, in Southern Illinois, and a native of the Ocean Springs, MS. Community since 1978, left her earthly home on March 19, 2025, surrounded by her loving mother and very dear friends to join those who had gone before her to join them in her eternal heavenly home.
She is preceded in death by...
SMSgt Fernando E. Campa
Mar 19, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of SMSgt Fernando E. Campa, U.S. Air Force, Retired, age 81, on March 19, 2025, in Biloxi. Fernando dedicated a significant part of his life to serving his country and was a proud member of the U.S. Air Force. His commitment to service and his community will be remembered fondly...
Rita Ann Ball
Mar 19, 2025
Rita Ann (Cassidy) Ball was born December 30, 1934, in Harbor Springs, MI. Rita attended Holy Childhood of Jesus School, Harbor Springs and St. Francis Xavier in Petoskey. She graduated from Petoskey High School in 1953.
Rita was preceded in death by her loving husband of 49 years, James Ball; her parents, John and Violet Cassidy; brothers, Jack, Paul, Bernard, and...
Kenneth Dale Stickney
Mar 19, 2025
Kenneth Dale Stickney, age 94, of Gulfport, passed away on March 19, 2025.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.
CW4 Wayne Houston Weeks, Sr
Mar 19, 2025
CW4 Wayne Houston Weeks, Sr, US Army, Ret, age 88, of Diamondhead, passed away on March 19, 2025.Wayne Houston Weeks, Sr., born on a farm north of Samson, AL., on April 4, 1936, to a father that was a sharecropper. He passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his parents, David Weeks and Ethel (Carter)...
Peggy Anne Carlisle
Mar 18, 2025
Peggy Anne Carlisle, age 81, of Gulfport, passed away on March 18, 2025.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.
Wilfredo "Willie" Fernandez
Mar 18, 2025
Wilfredo “Willie” Fernandez, 89, a native of the Philippines and longtime resident of Gulfport, passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at Select Specialty Hospital with family by his side.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Esteban and Sebastiana Fernandez, beloved daughter, Melissa Lacap Fernandez and siblings, Roberto, Gilda, Rosendo and Edeltrudes. Wilfredo is survived by his devoted children,...
Charles Halbert Delk
Mar 18, 2025
Charles Halbert Delk (Charlie), known for his friendly nature, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2025, at the remarkable age of 95.
Charlie was born in Columbus, MS on May 2, 1929. After graduating from S.D. Lee High School in Columbus with honors, he received a full scholarship from the NAVY/ROTC program and enrolled in the engineering school at Auburn University....
Benigno Raul Mederos-Aportela
Mar 18, 2025
Benigno Raul Mederos-Aportela, age 74, of Gulfport, passed away on March 18, 2025.
Benigno Raul Mederos, Born on February 13, 1951, in Central Havana Cuba. Ben was 74 years old when he went to his eternal home to be with the Lord on March 18, 2025. Due to double pneumonia and other lung complications.
He was the first beloved son of Raul...
Billie Rae Crowley
Mar 17, 2025
Billie Rae Crowley, age 91, of Diamondhead, passed away on Monday, March 17, 2025, in Biloxi.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at 1:00 PM at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Pass Christian. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Biloxi National Cemetery, Biloxi.
Riemann Family Funeral...
Nancy Grice Sullivan
Mar 17, 2025
Nancy Grice Sullivan, age 83 of Pass Christian, passed away on Monday, March 17, 2025.
She was a native of Pascagoula, Mississippi. Nancy, the wife of a commissioned officer in the United States Army and a devoted mother of two sons, retired from NASA at the John C. Stennis Space Center with over 25 years of Federal Service. During her career...
Donna Heisserer
Mar 16, 2025
Donna Louise Heisserer, of Bay St. Louis, MS, passed away on March 16, 2025, at her residence in Bay St. Louis, at the age of 65.
The family is preparing her obituary and once finalized, will be posted.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Waveland, MS, is serving the family. Please sign the online guestbook, and share memories and photos at www.riemannfamily.com
Madden Jeffreys Harrison
Mar 16, 2025
Madden "Jeff" Harrison, 72, of Biloxi, MS passed away March 16, 2025.
Services are private with Riemann Family, Biloxi, assisting the family.
Doris Dedeaux Heebe
Mar 16, 2025
In Loving Memory of Doris Dedeaux Heebe
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Doris Dedeaux Heebe, wife to the late Honorable Frederick J. R. Heebe, who departed this life peacefully at her home on March 16, 2025, at the age of 92.
Doris was born on August 1, 1932, in Gulfport, Mississippi, to the late Loren and...
Kirk Haakenson
Mar 16, 2025
Kirk Galen Haakenson, 74, of Biloxi, MS passed away Sunday, March 16, 2025 after his fight with cancer, at the Pillars of Biloxi in Biloxi, MS.
Kirk was born to Arthur and Glorys (Syverson) Haakenson on December 28, 1950 in Seattle, Washington. When he was very young, the family moved to Tioga, ND to be closer to family. He attended Tioga...
Patsy Ruth Bond
Mar 15, 2025
Patsy Ruth Bond, age 90, of Gulfport, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, March 15, 2025.
Patsy is preceded in death by her parents, Ed and Emma Layton; her sisters, Marie Craft, Bonnie Fink, and Linda Hurlbert; her brother, James Layton; son Kim DeCelle; and granddaughter, Alicia Latimer Dennison.
She is survived by her children, Michael DeCelle, Terri May (Joe),...
Dennis Lorenzo Ladner
Mar 15, 2025
Dennis Lorenzo Ladner, of Long Beach, Mississippi, born January 8, 1929, in Pearl River County, Mississippi, died March 15, 2025. He was beloved by the many influenced by his magnanimous spirit, humble demeanor, and the many aspects of his expertise.
Dennis enjoyed sports throughout his life. Recognized for his athletic accomplishments in high school, Dennis earned a scholarship to his father’s...
Bonnie Jane Mallett
Mar 14, 2025
Bonnie Jane Mallett, known to those who knew and loved her as ‘Jane’ age 80, passed away on March 14, 2025, peacefully at her home in Saucier, MS.
Jane a native of Vancleave, MS., and longtime resident of Harrison County, was a graduate of Vancleave High School, and a loving sister to her siblings before going to work as a telephone...
Erik Robert Brown III
Mar 14, 2025
Erik Robert Brown III, age 51, passed away on March 14, 2025, in Gulfport, MS. Erik was a self-employed auto mechanic, known for his incredible versatility and skill as a jack of all trades. He was also a devoted Star Wars fan.
Erik was cherished by his family and friends, both in person and on the Next Door app, where he...
Litia Ann Finch
Mar 14, 2025
Litia Ann Finch passed away peacefully on March 14, 2025, in Ocean Springs, Mississippi.
She was born on August 4, 1942, in Wells County, Indiana. Litia was not only a talented seamstress and pattern maker for Pass Christian Industries but was also the proud owner of Wild Clover, Inc., a health food store in Gulfport, Mississippi. Throughout her life, Litia cherished...
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