OBITUARIES

Catherine Ladner

Dec 6, 2022

Catherine Virginia Ladner, age 98 of Saucier, passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2022.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Talmon Ladner; sons, Charles E. Ladner (Diane), Billy Ladner, and Archie Ladner; granddaughter, Christy Armstrong-Wilson; grandson, John Ladner; great grandson, Wyatt Giles; and brother, T. P. Bond.

Catherine is survived by her children, Lois...

Sibylle Heidrich

Dec 6, 2022

Sibylle (von Campe) Heidrich, age 95, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, in hospice care after complications from a fall.

Sibylle was born on May 23, 1927, in Halle/Westfalen, Germany, the third of four children and the only daughter of Alfred and Margarete.  In the mid 1930’s during the rise in Hitler’s power, her family...

Warren Holdenbach

Dec 6, 2022

Warren Holdenbach, age 86 of Gulfport, passed away on December 6, 2022.

Riemann Family Funeral Home, Biloxi is serving the family.

James Hanley, III

Dec 6, 2022

James I. “Jim” Hanley, III, age 78, passed away December 6, 2022, in Gulfport surrounded by his family. He was a native of Brooklyn, NY, and grew up in Freeport, NY.

He was preceded in death by his father, James I. Hanley, II of Freeport, NY, and his mother, Margaret Reilly Hanley of Long Beach, MS.

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Mary Ann Bishop

Dec 6, 2022

Mary Ann (Wescovich) Bishop, 80, passed away in her home surrounded by family on December 6, 2022.

Mary Ann was born July 23, 1942 in Gulfport, Mississippi, one of six children of Eugene and Ora Wescovich. Growing up, she loved playing basketball and told many stories of jumping into the Delisle bayou to swim with her siblings....

Flora Rosario

Dec 5, 2022

Flora Rosario age 50 of Biloxi MS passed away on December 5, 2022.  Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Riemann Family Funeral Home, West Jackson County is serving the family.

John Leyser

Dec 5, 2022

John K. Leyser passed away Monday, December 5, 2022, at the age of 52. John was born in Pensacola, Florida October 16, 1970, but lived most of his life in Pass Christian, Mississippi. John attended St. Vincent de Paul Elementary, St. Stanislaus and the University of Mississippi. He was employed by Champion Chrysler Ram Jeep in Gulfport and was...

Jerry Benedict, I

Dec 4, 2022

Jerry Raymond Benedict, I, age 78, passed away on December 4, 2022 in Woolmarket. He was born in Toledo, Ohio to John and Bernice Benedict and was a resident of Woolmarket for 35 + years.

He is preceded in death by his parents, John G. Benedict Sr. and Bernice Vanhorn Benedict; and brother, John Benedict, Jr.

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Naomi Lollar

Dec 4, 2022

Naomi “Deanne” Lollar, age 93, passed away in Gulfport, MS on December 4, 2022.

Deanne was a native of Arkansas and a resident of Pass Christian, MS.  She was a bookkeeper and a lifelong member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church.  She loved watching and feeding birds.

Deanne was preceded in death by her husband,...

Ray Irby

Dec 4, 2022

Ray D. Irby, Captain USAR, Ret. age 98 of Gulfport, passed away Sunday, December 4, 2022.

Mr. Irby was born in Meridian, MS on November 9, 1924. He was the son of Thomas C. and Hettie Irby.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and four brothers, Harvey, Vernon, Charles and William Irby; and...

CMSgt Jack Hedrick, USAF, Ret,

Dec 4, 2022

Jack Donald Hedrick, CMSAF Ret, 94, of Gulfport, MS, died Sunday December 4, 2022, at Woodland Village Nursing Center in Diamondhead, MS.

Jack was born December 10, 1927, in Catawba County, NC, and raised in Hickory, NC.  He was the son of the late Charles and Hattie (Poovey) Hedrick.  He was a graduate of St. Stephens High...

Jeffrey Granberry

Dec 3, 2022

Jeffrey L Granberry passed away peacefully at home after a lengthy illness.

Mr. Granberry was preceded in death by his parents, Gwen and William Granberry; and his brothers, Tad and Robert Granberry.

Jeffrey is survived by his wife of 53 years, Kathy Irwin Granberry; his children, Gwen Bosarge (Donnie) of Long Beach and Truman Granberry...

Dennis Sandridge

Dec 3, 2022

Dennis Lynn Sandridge, age 61, of Moss Point, passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2022, at his residence.

The family is preparing his obituary and will be posted here once ready.

Donna Ramsey

Dec 3, 2022

Donna Dorene Ramsey, age 56 of Gulfport, passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2022.

Riemann Family Funeral Home, Long Beach, is serving the family.

Leroy Barnes

Dec 3, 2022

Leroy Barnes passed away Saturday December 3, 2022 at the age of 54.

Visitation will be held Friday, December 9, 2022 from 5:00pm until 8:00pm at Riemann Family Funeral Home, Biloxi, 274 Beauvoir Road, Biloxi, MS. A graveside service and burial will be held Saturday, December 10, 2022 at Highland Cemetery, 3401 W. 7th Street, Hattiesburg, MS...

Heather Lynch

Dec 3, 2022

  Heather Marie Case of Long Beach, Mississippi passed away on December 3rd, 2022.

Heather, or Heidi as her family called her, was born in Wiesbaden, Germany on August 21st, 1975 to Jack Case and Vicky Case. She traveled extensively due to her father's career in the Air Force, eventually settling in Long Beach, Mississippi. 

 

She was predeceased by...

Charles Cruthirds

Dec 3, 2022

Chuck Cruthirds, 63, of Gulfport, passed away on December 3, 2022.  He was born on March 13, 1959 to the late Jack and Sibyl Cruthirds, and was a member of First United Methodist Church in Long Beach.  Chuck was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Silas Ray Cruthirds, Jr.

Chuck had many hobbies and...

Cordelia Bierman

Dec 3, 2022

Cordelia Bierman, age 71, of Long Beach, passed away Saturday, December 3, 2022.

Riemann Family Funeral Home of Gulfport is serving the family.

Julie Chadwell

Dec 2, 2022

Julie Ann Chadwell, age 43, of Ocean Springs, passed away Friday, December 2, 2022.

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

Gina Woods

Dec 2, 2022

Gina Guerra Woods, age 61, passed on Friday, December 2, 2022 at her residence in Vancleave, Mississippi.  Gina was a native of New Orleans, Louisiana, and a 1978 graduate of Grace King High School, Metairie, LA.  She was a resident of Vancleave since 1992 and was a member of Mosaic Church in Ocean Springs.

Gina Woods dedicated...