OBITUARIES

Delores Allen

Nov 22, 2022

Delores “Diane” Allen, age 67, of Long Beach, passed away on November 22, 2022, in Brookhaven, MS.

She was preceded in death by her father, Salvador David Alexander; a brother, Leonard Ray Allen; and a step-sister, Terry Gilmore.

She is survived by her mother, Delores Alexander; her siblings, Carol Allen, Tammy Townsend, Mark Alexander (Sherry),...

Jacqueline Vargas

Nov 22, 2022

Jacqueline Michelle Vargas, age 46, of Biloxi, passed away on Tuesday, November 22, 2022.

She was preceded in death by the following family members, Alejandro Vargas, Andre Lucille Flowers, Alvin Flowers, Myrtle Eaton, Janie Canter, Louise Flowers and Calvin Flowers.

Jacqueline is survived by her daughter, Alexandrea Lauren Vargas; other relatives, Barbara Ann Flowers, Alvin...

Dr. James Baggett, Jr.

Nov 22, 2022

Dr. James Lamar Baggett, Jr., age 70, passed away on November 22, 2022 in Mobile, AL. He was a longtime resident of Ocean Springs.

He was born in Memphis, TN to James Lamar Baggett, Sr. and Maggabelle Barksdale Baggett. He graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Mississippi, where he also played first baseman on...

Peter Weidert

Nov 22, 2022

Peter Weidert, age 65, of Biloxi passed away on November 22, 2022.

Riemann Family Funeral Home, Biloxi is serving the family.

Lester Luper

Nov 21, 2022

Lester Wayne Luper, age 35, of Gulfport, MS, passed away Monday, November 21, 2022.

Riemann Family Funeral Home of Gulfport is serving the family.

Susan Jones

Nov 21, 2022

Susan Diane Benefield-Jones, age 71 from Gulfport, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, November 21, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her son, Boliver Ray Jones III; granddaughter, Tristan Renee’ Jones; parents, William Edward and Frances Louise Benefield; brothers, John David Benefield and Richard Leonard Jones; and nephew, Richard Leonard...

Elvera Burnette

Nov 21, 2022

Elvera Burnette, age 98, of Diamondhead, MS, passed away Monday, November 21, 2022.

Riemann Family Funeral Home of Gulfport is assisting the family.

Jeffrey Screws

Nov 20, 2022

Jeffrey Screws, age 67, of Saucier, passed away at Memorial Hospital Gulfport on Sunday, November 20, 2022, due from complications following a heart attack.

Jeff was born on March 11, 1955, in Trieste, Italy to John T., Sr. and Virginia Holliday Screws, a military family. Jeff was a retired jeweler and loved fast cars and boats.  His...

Sherry Dwyer

Nov 20, 2022

Sherry Lamona Dwyer, age 69, of Long Beach passed away Sunday, November 20, 2022.

Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.

MSgt Titus Dean

Nov 20, 2022

MSgt Titus Dean, age 79, of Gulfport, Mississippi, passed away on November 20, 2022.

Titus was in the U.S. Army and was in the U.S. Air Force.  He was a member of the Hurricane Hunters based out of Biloxi.  He loved airplanes, antique cars, but most of all he loved spending time with his grandchildren.

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Shirley Sewell

Nov 20, 2022

Shirley Rogers Sewell, age 80, of Diamondhead, passed away Sunday, November 20, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, James Sewell; her parents, Conway Rogers and Anna Beard Rogers.

Shirley is survived by her children, Debbie Scarpero, James Sewell, Jr. (Rhonda), Connie Vaughn (Stacy); grandchildren, Oliver Rudesill, Jr., James Rudesill...

MSgt David "Dave" Duggins

Nov 19, 2022

MSgt Dwight David Duggins, USAF, Ret, age 79, of Gulfport, passed away on November 19, 2022.

David was born in Ajo, AZ to the late Chief Master Sergeant Amos D. Duggins and Florence Senf Duggins.  He was one of 7 children and his moved with his family to assignments all over the United States  including Arizona, Ohio,...

John Fairchild, Jr.

Nov 19, 2022

John Thomas Fairchild, Jr., age 81 passed away Saturday, November 19, 2022. Riemann Family Funeral Home, 9113 Kiln Delisle Rd., Pass Christian served the family.

Jessie Heitzmann

Nov 19, 2022

Jessie Morse Heitzmann’s (“Pee Wee” to members of her family) life’s journey ended on November 19, 2022, at the age of 88.  Jessie was born on October 13, 1934, in New Orleans to Jessie Morse and Raoul Herbert, and grew up there.  She graduated from Sophie B. Wright High School and in 1956 graduated from Tulane University with a...

Dr. Chester Gaston, Jr.

Nov 18, 2022

Dr. Chester D. Gaston, Jr, age 78, of Gulfport, passed away on November 18, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Col Chester D. Gaston and Elizabeth Eugenia Blake Gaston; and 2 sisters, Elizabeth Marshall and Mary Anderson.

Dr. Gaston is survived by his wife, Janis M. Gaston; his children, Jennifer Flatness (Gary),...

William Henson

Nov 18, 2022

William H. Henson, age 88, of Biloxi, MS, passed away on Friday, November 18, 2022, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Henson was born in Booneville, MS and was a long-time resident of Biloxi (Latimer Community). After graduating from High School, he earned his Associates Degree in Computer Electronics. He then served in the United States...

Gregg Duvall

Nov 18, 2022

Gregg D. Duvall, age 73, passed away November 18, 2022. Riemann Family Funeral Home, 9113 Kiln Delisle Rd., Pass Christian served the family.

Diane Palmer

Nov 17, 2022

Diane Palmer, age 74, of Gulfport, passed away on November 17, 2022.

The Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family

Lawrence Glass

Nov 17, 2022

Lawrence Dale Glass, age 81, of Biloxi, passed away on November 17, 2022.

Riemann Family Funeral Home, Biloxi is serving the family.

Tabitha Griffin

Nov 17, 2022

Tabitha Cecilia Griffin, age 29, of Dedeaux, MS, passed away on November 17, 2022.

Tabitha was a native of Gulfport, MS.  She was a graduate of Harrison Central High School class of 2011, a graduate of MGCCC class of 2013 and a graduate of the Cardiac and Vascular Institute of Ultrasound class of 2015.  Tabitha started her...