OBITUARIES
Ann McDonald Ladner
Aug 9, 2023
Ann McDonald Ladner, age 78, of Pass Christian, passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2023. She was born and raised in Pass Christian, MS, and graduated from Pass High in 1963. On September 20, 1964, she married her husband Pat Ladner and together they raised four children. Ann and Pat were together until his death in April 1995. They enjoyed...
Bobby Lewis
Aug 8, 2023
Bobby Lewis, 65, of Illinois passed away on August 8, 2023. He was born on September 1, 1958 to J.D. & Nellie Lewis.
He was preceded in death by his parents; twin brother Billy Lewis; brother, E.D. Lewis, and sister, Maxine Daily.
Bobby was a very interesting and profound individual. He could fix and repair just about anything, and make...
Gloria Yarbrough
Aug 8, 2023
Gloria Yarbrough, age 59, of Gulfport, passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2023.
She was preceded in death by Ruth Nelly Davis, Arthern Ed Davis, and Kenneth Davis.
Gloria is survived by her daughter, Kayla Yarbrough; sister, Terri Shaw; brother, Wade Davis; and grandchildren, Damon King and Adrian Handy.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.
Cornelius Bush
Aug 8, 2023
Cornelius Tyrone Bush, age 57, of Gulfport, passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2023.
Cornelius Tyrone Bush was born on January 24, 1966, to the late Joe Louis Sullivan and Mae Medina-Hurst, still living in Gulfport, Mississippi. Cornelious entered the military just after graduating high school. Due to a heart condition from birth, he was discharged after a short time.
Cornelius...
Heather Lee Stringfellow
Aug 7, 2023
Heather Lee Stringfellow, passed away suddenly on Monday, August 7, 2023. Age 40.
Heather was a loving mother, daughter and friend. She will be truely missed by all.
A visitation for family and friends will be held on Saturday, August 19, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Riemann Family Funeral Home, 13872 Lemoyne Blvd. Biloxi, MS 39532....
Debrah Collette Broome
Aug 7, 2023
Debrah Collette Broome, age 84 of Bay St. Louis, MS, passed away on Monday, August 7, 2023.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.
Kristi Melinda Traylor
Aug 6, 2023
Kristi Melinda Traylor, age 49, of Gulfport, passed away Sunday, August 6, 2023.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.
Cheryl Coleman Vallot
Aug 6, 2023
Cheryl Coleman Vallot, age 79, of Gulfport, passed away Sunday, August 6, 2023.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.
Frances Anne Lane Waldrop
Aug 5, 2023
Frances Anne Lane Waldrop, age 82, of Gulfport, passed away Saturday, August 5, 2023.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, assisted the family.
Lia Lana Fortenberry
Aug 5, 2023
Lia Lana Fortenberry, a beloved wife, mother, sister, and caretaker, passed away on August 5, 2023. She was born on June 9, 1964, in the beautiful state of Hawaii. Lia was known for her vibrant personality and her incredible sense of humor that brought joy to everyone she encountered. Her ability to ignite belly laughs and share her light with...
David Files Riemann
Aug 5, 2023
David Files Riemann, age 73 of Gulfport, MS, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, August 5, 2023.
David was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Martin Riemann and Iva Frances Files Riemann; brother, Robert Malcom “Mack” Riemann; mother-in-law and father-in-law; Gwen Hand Gollotte and Wilfred Elton Gollotte; and sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Vicki and David Cobb.
He...
Levi J Strowder
Aug 4, 2023
Levi J. Strowder, age 80 of Perkinston, passed away on Friday, August 4, 2023.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.
John H Coleman Jr.
Aug 4, 2023
John H. Coleman, Jr., age 78 of Pass Christian, passed away on Friday, August 4, 2023.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Rachel Smith; his father, John Coleman Sr.; and his son, Brandon Coleman.
John is survived by his spouse of 35 years, Linda C. Coleman; his son, Stacey Coleman; his daughter Laura Beth Siltala; his brother,...
John Richard Cox
Aug 4, 2023
John Richard Cox, a beloved member of the Gulfport community, passed away on Friday, August 4, 2023, at the age of 89. A dedicated and hardworking individual, John left a lasting impact on those who knew him. Born on March 28, 1934, in Evansville, Indiana, he was the son of John F. Cox and Sadie P. Cox.John graduated from Gulfport...
Billy Joe Stephens
Aug 4, 2023
Billy Joe Stephens, age 87, of Gulfport, passed away Friday, August 4, 2023.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Wanda Stephens; parents, Orville and Coy D. Stephens; brother, Ray Stephens; and sister, Patsy Gordon.
Billy is survived by his son, Richard Stephens; grandchildren, Jaime Stephens and Dr. James Stephens (Candace); and his great grandchildren, Madisen Smith, Connor Stephens,...
George John Galla
Aug 3, 2023
George John Galla, age 80, of Diamondhead, passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2023. A native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, George had also lived in Corona, California but made Diamondhead his home for the last several years. He graduated from Rubidoux High School in Riverside, California, class of 1961, and attended Cypress College in Cypress, California where he studied Business. George...
Judy Anne Craven
Aug 3, 2023
Judy Anne Craven, age 69, of Saucier, passed away on August 03, 2023.
She was born in Coco Beach Florida to Robert Daniel Turner and Lillian Anne Crownover-Turner, and was raised in Tullahoma, Tennessee. She served for 20 years in the United States Air force, earning the title Master Sergeant (MSGT). She held a BA in Jurisprudence, and practiced as...
Barbara Chachitz
Aug 3, 2023
Barbara Carlaw Chachitz, age 98, passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2023. She was born on June 16, 1925, to David and Annie Carlaw in New Bedford, Massachusetts where she grew up.
Barbara was proud of her enlistment as a Seaman in the SPARS Coast Guard during WWII. During her military service she met and married the love of...
Margaret Mary Berger
Aug 3, 2023
Mrs. Margaret Mary (Seiter) Berger passed away from this life on Thursday morning, August 3, 2023, in Biloxi, Mississippi.
Born October 29, 1926, in Galveston, Texas, Mrs. Berger was a member of the Elks Lodge and Bethel Lutheran Church in Biloxi. Margaret enjoyed camping and traveling in their R.V. fulltime for 15 years throughout the United States and Canada, dancing...
Sylvia Rediger
Aug 2, 2023
Our family received the word that we lost our sister, Sylvia, on August 2, 2023, at her residence in Gulfport, MS. Sylvia was born April 24, 1944. She was the daughter of Steve and Doris Majors. She grew up in Petersburg, Michigan and graduating from Summerfield High School in 1962.
Some of her best memories and friends came from summers...
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