OBITUARIES

Gaye Ritchie

Dec 13, 2022

Gaye Louise Ritchie, of Ocean Springs MS, best known as “Mom” departed her loving family on December 13th 2022.

Gaye was born on November 23rd, 1944 to Carl and Bessie Sculley. She was preceded in death by both parents, brother Jimmy Wiest and grandson Malik Mader. She is survived by her sister Carla Owens and brother Wayne...

Roger Ritch

Dec 12, 2022

Mr. Roger F. Ritch “Ritch”, age 76, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on December 12, 2022 in Gulfport, MS.

Ritch was a native of North Carolina.  He was in the U.S. Air Force for 20 years where he was stationed at the following locations, Keesler AFB, Italy, California, Vietnam, Hawaii, Langley AFB, VA, and Turkey.  Ritch...

Donnie Pierson

Dec 12, 2022

Donnie Joe Pierson, age 70. He was a "Lifelong resident of Long Beach, Mississippi Donnie Joe Pierson passed away on Monday, December 12th, 2022 surrounded by family.

He was preceded in death by his father Joseph Pierson. He is survived by his mother Ollie Pierson, his big sister Betty Blair, his little brother David Pierson, his daughter Carrie-Ann Pierson,...

Hugh Burney

Dec 12, 2022

Hugh R. Burney, age 86, a resident of Hancock County, passed away Monday, December 12, 2022, at Ochsner Hospital in New Orleans, LA.

He was preceded in death by his parents, siblings, and a nephew.

Hugh is survived by his wife of 65 years, Myrna Burney; children, Cynthia Burney (Lahcen Fagrach), Angela (David) Webb, Cecilia...

Ted Yarosz

Dec 12, 2022

On Monday, December 12, 2022, Ted Stanley Yarosz a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and a friend to many, passed away at the age of 92, with his loving wife Margaret, by his side.  He was born to the late Frank and Nellie Yarosz in Conemaugh, PA.

He graduated from Windber High School in 1948.  In high school,...

Trudy Crumb

Dec 11, 2022

Our beloved, Trudy Marie Crumb, entered Everlasting Life on Sunday, December 11, 2022, at 4:25 AM in York, PA. She was 59.

Trudy was born in Lancaster, PA on May 23, 1963, as the youngest child to Annie Powell. Shortly after, their family moved to Gulfport, MS.  This is where Trudy grew up and became the woman that we...

Douglas Ritter

Dec 11, 2022

Douglas John Ritter. age 68, passed away December 11, 2022. Riemann Family Funeral Home, 11280 Three Rivers Rd., Gulfport served the family.

Nick Cumberland

Dec 11, 2022

Nick Cumberland of Diamondhead, age 45, was born July 22, 1977 and passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 11, 2022.

Nick was preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Jennifer Baum Munoz; his maternal grandparents, Edgar LaFrance and Georgia LaFrance; and his paternal grandparents, Louis Cumberland and Vera Cumberland.

He is survived by his...

Adam Morris

Dec 10, 2022

Adam Preston Morris, age 18, of Gulfport, passed away Saturday, December 10, 2022.

Adam was born on August 26, 2004, to James Earl and Ruth Evette Morris. He was a native of Gulfport and a graduate of Penn and Foster. He loved music, cars, the outdoors, and hanging out with his friends. He was known for offering...

Derrick Parker

Dec 9, 2022

Derrick William Parker, age 32, passed away on Friday morning, December 9, 2022 at his home In Biloxi. Derrick was a devoted and loving son, brother, grandson, and nephew. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Jack Parker; maternal grandparents, Marshall J. “Bob” and Sandra J. Williams of Woolmarket; and his aunts, Vivian Castiglia and Elizabeth Graham. Derrick is...

Florence Simmons Milford

Dec 9, 2022

Florence Marie Simmons Milford, beloved matriarch, age 96, of Pass Christian, passed away on December 9, 2022.

She was born in Alba, Florida to Leonard Simmons and Mabel Blackburn Simmons.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Charles Milford; and her siblings.

Florence is survived by her daughter, Paulette Ohern; grandchildren,...

Martha Blethen

Dec 9, 2022

Martha “Shay” Sarah Blethen, 77, of Gulfport, MS, passed away on December 9, 2022. Shay was born in Laredo Texas to Fred and Dorothy Jefferies.

Shay is proceeded in death by her parents, Fred and Dorothy, and husband Daniel Blethen. She is survived by her 3 children:  Amanda (Paul) Tillman, Shannan (Michelle) Blethen, Daniel (Melinda) Blethen; her siblings:  Hardie Jefferies,...

Nita Combs

Dec 9, 2022

Juanita “Nita” Black Combs passed away peacefully on December 9, 2022 surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Ellisville, MS on December 30, 1931.  She was raised there with her two sisters, and ultimately met the love of her life, Ken Combs, while attending Jones County Junior College.  They were married on November 11, 1950,...

Earl McArthur, Sr.

Dec 9, 2022

Earl “Papa Pete” McArthur passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on December 9, 2022, at 92 years old.

Papa was preceded by his parents; his siblings, Buddy, Herman, Ronnie "Poochie" McArthur, and Helen Ringer; and his wife, Linda McArthur.

In addition to his sister, Betty Parrish, Pete leaves behind 5 children, Jimmy McArthur, Therese...

Russell Freeman

Dec 8, 2022

Russell E. Freeman, age 71 of Saucier, passed away Thursday, December 8, 2022.

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

William Musa

Dec 8, 2022

William Eddy “Bill” Musa age 82, passed away on December 8, 2022, at his home in Ocean Springs, Mississippi surrounded by those he loved.

He was born on June 24, 1940, in Rahway, New Jersey to his late parents, Albert J. and Ruth J. Eddy Musa; also preceding him in death is his sister, Ginny Musa; and...

LaNelle Davis

Dec 8, 2022

LaNelle Miller Davis, age 82, of Ocean Springs and formerly of Long Beach, passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2022.

LaNelle was born on September 15, 1940 in Columbia, MS to Joseph Elmer and Sarah Patterson Miller. She grew up in Pascagoula, MS and graduated from Pascagoula High School. She attended LSU for two years before returning...

Daniel Joiner

Dec 8, 2022

Daniel Joiner, age 72, of Biloxi, passed away December 8, 2022.

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

Joseph "Skipper" Taylor

Dec 7, 2022

Skipper Taylor, age 75, passed away on December 7, 2022, in Gulfport. He was born in Gulfport to Joseph P. Taylor, Sr., and Jerrylen Beasley Scott. He was a long-time resident of Pass Christian and moved home after retiring from the seafood business in South Louisiana.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph P. Taylor,...

Joe Mack Speight

Dec 6, 2022

Joe Mack Speight, age 71, of Gulfport, passed away on December 6, 2022.

A graveside service will be held in Biloxi National Cemetery.

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