OBITUARIES

Elias Williamson

Jul 13, 2022

Elias Williamson, age 89, passed away July 13, 2022.

Riemann Family Funeral Home, assisted Chancellor Funeral Home, in serving the family.

Francisca Storm

Jul 13, 2022

Francisca I. Storm, age 88, passed away July 13, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 26 years, CWO-4 Guy N. Storm; her parents, Luis Lopez-Tiana and Rosario Cerecer-Lopez; and her brothers, Oscar Lopez-Cerecer and Rogelio Lopez-Cerecer.

Francisca is survived by her children, Francisco A. Bourguetts (Benny Lira), Martha E. Oswalt (Robert),...

Johnny Williams

Jul 12, 2022

Johnny Floyd Williams, age 60, of Gulfport, passed away on July 12, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Annie M. Williams; his father, Floyd T. Williams; two nephews, Richard (Richie) Perrone and Daniel Hickman; and a great nephew Caleb Hickman.

Mr. Williams is survived by his best friend and mother of his...

Herman Clark

Jul 11, 2022

Herman Clark, age 83, of Pass Christian, MS passed away on Monday, July 11, 2022, in Gulfport, MS.

He was born on September 7, 1938, in Bassfield, MS.

Herman was preceded in death by his wife, Jeannie Clark; his parents, Richard and Azaline Dye Clark; his brothers, Richard Clark, Jr. and Vincent Clark; and his...

Sandra McBride

Jul 11, 2022

Sandra Denise McBride, age 61 of Gautier, MS passed away on July 11, 2022, at her home in Gautier.

She was preceded in death by her father, Roy S. McBride.

Sandra is survived by her mother, Helen McBride; her daughter, Callie McBride; her brother, Charles McBride; nieces and nephews, Charlie, Morgan and Jackie McBride; and...

Harold "Joby" DeMetz Jr.

Jul 10, 2022

Harold Joseph “Joby” DeMetz, Jr. passed away in Pass Christian, Mississippi, the evening of Sunday, July 10, 2022 at the age of 59 years old.

Joby was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, on July 3, 1963.  He graduated from Long Beach High School in 1981.  He served in the United States Army and was honorably discharged in...

Howard Groom

Jul 10, 2022

Howard Eugene Groom, age 88, of Biloxi, passed away on July 10, 2022, at his home.

Howard was a native of Elmira, NY and a resident of Biloxi, MS.  He received two master’s degrees one in education and one in music.  He was a U.S. Army Medic in Korea from 1951 to 1952.  He was honorably discharged...

Michael Mizell

Jul 10, 2022

Michael Anthony Mizell, age 46, passed away July 10, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth M. Mizell; grandparents, Kenneth R. Mizell and Faye Mizell; and maternal grandparents, Arpod Bodish and Lillian Bodish.

Michael is survived by his loving wife, Michele Mizell; his children, Madison Adams, Jolyna Young, and Kathy Young; his...

Debra Muesall

Jul 10, 2022

Debra A. Muesall, age 70, of Long Beach went to her Heavenly home on July 10, 2022.

Debra never met a stranger and always tried to feed you! She worked at Catfish Charlies, Rusty Pelican, and Riemann Funeral Home.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Muesall, Sr.; her parents, Laura and Sonny...

Alfred Creel

Jul 10, 2022

Alfred Creel, age 88, passed away July 10, 2022.

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

Rufino Mendoza

Jul 10, 2022

Rufino Mendoza, age 45, passed away July 10, 2022.

Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, assisted the family.

Margaret "Maggie" Marquez-Wooten

Jul 9, 2022

Margaret “Maggie” Medah Marquez-Wooten, age 57, of Pass Christian, passed away on July 9, 2022.

Maggie was born in Lake Providence, LA to Vincent F. Marquez, Jr., and Judy Lowery Marquez.  Maggie was a wonderful wife, mother, and a lifelong Catholic.   She was a graduate of St. Paul Elementary School in Pass Christian and Our Lady Academy...

Robert Wachtler

Jul 9, 2022

Robert Wachtler, age 77, passed away July 9, 2022.

Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, assisted the family.

Donald Holman

Jul 9, 2022

Donald "Don" Lee Holman, 79, of Gulfport, MS passed away July 9, 2022, surrounded by his family.

Don was born April 26, 1943, to the late Donald Albert and Rachel Nadine Holman in Sikeston, Missouri. He was raised in Dallas, Texas. He graduated High School in 1961. He was a proud Vietnam Veteran and received a purple...

James Ward, Sr.

Jul 8, 2022

James “Jimmy” Ward, age 77, passed away on Friday, July 8, 2022, after a yearlong battle with cancer.

Jimmy was a resident and native of Biloxi.  He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend.

Jimmy was preceded in death by his mother and father, Charles C., and Elouise M. Ward; and his two brothers,...

Mary McCaleb

Jul 8, 2022

Mary Ruth Hammett Fisher McCaleb, age 74, was promoted to Glory on Friday, July 8, 2022, in Gulfport.

She was a retired schoolteacher from the City of Gulfport School District where she taught at Central Jr. High School and the Learning Center. She earned a master’s in education and psychology from USM. She was an active member...

Kenneth Stickney

Jul 8, 2022

Kenneth John Stickney, a resident of Ocean Springs, MS formerly of Cranston, RI, Ft. Myers, FL and Hartland, ME passed away on July 8, 2022 at the age of 93 in Ocean Springs, MS.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Chesley M Stickney and Viola Tripp Watson; his wife of 69 years, Helene M. Stickney; and...

Mae Canter

Jul 8, 2022

Mae Dell Rogers Canter died Friday, July 8, 2022, peacefully surrounded by her family.

Mae Dell was born July 8, 1932, in Elizabethton, Tennessee to Roscoe H. and Helen Ruth Rogers.

Mae Dell lived a fulfilling life as a wife, mother, grand and great grandmother, Aunt, and friend.

Besides spending time with her...

Bessie Fleming

Jul 7, 2022

Bessie Marie Rolison Fleming, age 94, of Biloxi, went home to be with the Lord on July 7, 2022.

She was a native of Clarke County and was a resident of Harrison County. She lived for her faith and her family. Bessie was a devoted wife of 65 years, loving mother, granny, sister and friend.

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Thomas E. Conerly

Jul 7, 2022

Thomas E. Conerly, age 91, of Long Beach, passed away on July 7, 2022, in Gulfport.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Ramona L. Conerly Barrentine; his parents, Emmett R. Conerly and Myrtle L. Reeves Conerly; and 2 brothers, J.C. Conerly, and Neville C. Conerly.

Survivors include his loving wife of 70 years,...