OBITUARIES

William "Bill" Smith

Oct 11, 2022

Born November 13, 1932, in Cathlamet, Washington, William Eugene “Bill” Smith passed away on October 11, 2022, peacefully at his in home in Ocean Springs, surrounded by those he loved at the age of 89.

Bill was a 1950 graduate of Weatherwax High School in Aberdeen, WA. He enlisted in the Navy and was enormously proud of...

James Barrett

Oct 11, 2022

James Michael Barrett, age 62, of Saucier, Mississippi, passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2022.

Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is assisting the family with arrangements.

Glen Kellerman

Oct 10, 2022

Glen Brian Kellerman, 87, of Dayton, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, October 10, 2022.

He was born on July 18, 1935, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to William R. Kellerman and Jane E. Rowswell.

Glen attended Brentwood High School in Pittsburgh, PA. After high school he married Nancy Louise Gedeon on September 25, 1956,...

Ruth Joyce Alexander

Oct 10, 2022

Ruth Joyce Beech Alexander, age 90, of Long Beach, passed away on Monday, October 10, 2022, in Gulfport.

Mrs. Alexander was a native and long-time resident of Long Beach. She worked for the Long Beach School District for 20 years. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, fishing and spending time with her family.

She was preceded in...

Mangubhai Desai

Oct 10, 2022

Mangubhai Desai, age 84, of Jefferson, Texas, passed away Monday, October 10, 2022.

Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is assisting the family with arrangements.

Mary Willett

Oct 9, 2022

Mary Stanford Willett of Pass Christian died Saturday, October 9, 2022, at home.

She started her teaching career a Coast Episcopal in Bay St. Louis. She was the longtime 6th Grade teacher at St. Paul School in Pass Christian.

Mary is survived by her husband of 62-years, Sherrod “Jerry” Willett Jr.; her son, Roy Willett; and...

Sammie Marshall

Oct 9, 2022

Sammie Dell Warden Marshall, age 78, of Gulfport, passed away on Sunday, October 9, 2022.

Sammie was born in Gulfport to Claude Washington Warden, Sr. and Clonie Birdie Blackwell Warden.  She worked for the State of Mississippi as a Child Support Enforcement Officer prior to retirement.  She enjoyed cross stitching in her spare time, and she and...

Mona Barnes

Oct 9, 2022

Mona Lisbet Barnes, age 92, of Katy, Texas, passed away Sunday, October 9, 2022.

Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is assisting the family with arrangements.

Clodomiro "Rudy" Paoli

Oct 8, 2022

Clodomiro "Rudy" Paoli, a native of Puerto Rico and a resident of Biloxi, MS, passed away Saturday, October 8, 2022, at the age of 94.

Rudy was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Ann Chartrand Paoli; parents, Clodomiro Paoli Sr. and Nemesia Rivera Paoli; and 12 siblings.

He is survived by his children, Michael...

Todd Michael McNulty

Oct 8, 2022

Todd Michael McNulty, age 52, of New Orleans, passed away on October 8, 2022.

Private services will be held in North Carolina.

The Riemann Family Funeral Home, Long Beach, is serving the family and online condolences may be offered at www.riemannfamily.com

Cerelea Guillot

Oct 7, 2022

Cerelea “Dolores” Domm Guillot, age 92, of Slidell, Louisiana, passed away in Ocean Springs, Mississippi on Friday, October 7, 2022.

Dolores was born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana, was a resident of Slidell for 47 years, and most recently a resident of Ocean Springs. She was a devout Catholic and was a long-time member of St....

Antonio Boggia

Oct 7, 2022

Antonio Boggia, age 93, of Gulfport, Mississippi, passed away Friday, October 7, 2022.

Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is assisting with funeral arrangements.

Audrey Louise Clark

Oct 7, 2022

Audrey Louise Clark, age 96, of Ocean Springs, passed away on October 7, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Thomas Clark, Jr; a son, Eugene Thomas Clark, III; 2 brothers, Edward Mullen and Eugene Mullen; a 2 sisters, Delphia Cannette and Melanie Bass.

Mrs. Clark is survived by 4 children, Lionel...

Edith Varney

Oct 6, 2022

Edith Pack Varney, age 90, of Long Beach, passed away on October 6, 2022.

Edith was preceded in death by her loving husband, Kenneth Varney; son, Ken Varney; her parents, Sherman and Minnie Pack; her brothers, Joe Pack, Leonard Pack, Howard (Poochie) Pack; her sisters, Marie Byrd and Lizzie Pack.

Edith is survived by her loving children,...

Tinh Nguyen

Oct 6, 2022

Tinh Thi Nguyen, age 71, of D'Iberville, passed away on October 6, 2022.

Visitation will be on Monday, October 10, 2022, from 10 am - 5 pm with a prayer service at 3 pm at Riemann Family Funeral Home, 13872 Lemoyne Blvd, West Jackson County.  Visitation will also be on Tuesday, October 11, 2022, from 8:30 am...

Janet Derouen

Oct 5, 2022

Janet Marie Borries Derouen, 83, passed away peacefully with her family beside her on Wednesday, October 5th, 2022.

Janet was born and raised on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, where she married the love of her life, August Joseph Derouen II “Auggie.”  Janet was known for her grace, kindness, and love for her family and friends.  Janet truly...

John Thompson

Oct 5, 2022

John Edward Thompson, age 84, passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at his home in Diamondhead.

John graduated from Loyola University in New Orleans with a Bachelor of Science Degree. He then served in the U.S. Air Force as an SMS Agent in the Office of Special Investigations. John earned a Meritorious Service Award from the Department of...

John LaCroix

Oct 5, 2022

Dr. John Thomas LaCroix, 88 of Biloxi, MS passed away on October 5, 2022.   His prayers to spend his final days at home and pass away in his sleep were answered.

John was born on June 8, 1934 in Colfax, LA.  He played college baseball and completed his preparatory veterinary medicine degree after two years at Southwestern...

Debra Barnes

Oct 5, 2022

Debra Ann Barnes, age 63, of Biloxi, passed away on October 5, 2022.

She was born in Germany to Grover Cleveland and Betty Lee Chaney Beckner and was raised in North Carolina and Florida. Her life was dedicated to raising her two children and acting as a loving caregiver to her mother, siblings, and grandchildren. She was...

John Simmons

Oct 5, 2022

John Wesley Fletcher Simmons, age 53 passed away on October 5, 2022.

Riemann Family Funeral Home, Biloxi served the family