OBITUARIES
Marsha Joann Savala
Feb 13, 2023
Marsha Joann Savala, age 76, of Gulfport, passed away Monday, February 13, 2023.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.
Johanna Mari Brower
Feb 13, 2023
Johanna Mari Williams Pierce Brower, age 66 of Saucier, passed away on Monday, February 13, 2023.
She was born on February 18, 1956, in Heidelberg, Germany, to Sgt. John and Francis Williams.
Johanna was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Tony Williams; and her first husband, Robbie Pierce.
She is survived by her husband, Bart Brower; her sisters,...
Calvin Donald
Feb 13, 2023
James Calvin Donald, age 77, known by his family as “Pop”, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Monday, February 13, 2023, in the presence of his family, while under the care of the amazing staff at the Hospice at VA Community Living Center in Biloxi, MS.
As a young man, Calvin joined the U.S. Marine Corps and served...
Hida Mae Hillman
Feb 13, 2023
Hida Mae Hillman, age 80, of Long Beach, MS, passed away Monday, February 13, 2023 at Woodland Village Memory Care in Diamondhead.
She worked for Long Beach School System for over 25 years as Cafeteria Manager.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, O.B. Hillman; parents, Eather Hinton and Annie Hardy Hinton; and 11 siblings.
She...
Allison Claire Ellis
Feb 13, 2023
Allison Claire Ellis, age 72 of Long Beach, passed away on Monday, February 13, 2023.
She was a native of Paragould, Arkansas, the location of her final resting place.
Allison was preceded in death by her mother, Beth McCaine Phillippe; and her father, Glen Phillippe.
She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Robert Wayne Ellis; her sons,...
Richard Godin
Feb 12, 2023
Richard Godin, age 47 of Long Beach, passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2023.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Long Beach, is serving the family.
Selma Burkhalter Barske
Feb 12, 2023
In the early afternoon hours on February 12th, 2023, our beautiful mother and grandmother gained her angel wings and was called home to be with our Lord.Selma “Granny” Burkhalter Barske, was born on March 17, 1938, to Ella Ophelia and Elijah “Whit” Butler in Jones County, Mississippi. Not a day went by where Selma didn't talk about how much her...
Barry Randall Turner
Feb 12, 2023
Barry Randall Turner, age 79 of Long Beach, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2023.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Long Beach, is serving the family.
Maj. Gen. Alben Norris Hopkins, Sr. (MS) (Retired)
Feb 12, 2023
Alben Norris Hopkins, Sr., age 81, passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2023, with his loving family at his side.
He was born in Ripley, MS on February 14, 1941, and lived out his childhood in his favorite place, Walnut, MS. He was a standout basketball player for Walnut Central High School being a four-year letterman in basketball and baseball....
Wade Forster Atwell
Feb 11, 2023
Wade Atwell, age 66, of St. Martin, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2023.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin Nathaniel and Cecilia Margret Atwell; and sister, Linda Atwell Ballard.
Wade is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Kathy Atwell; children, David Atwell (Teresa Bolding), Lacy Atwell Philips (Charles), Bill Wilson, Kevin Wilson, Greg Wilson (Laura),...
Sharon Mae Nickols
Feb 11, 2023
Sharon Mae Nickols, age 71, of Gulfport passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2023.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.
Maria Bryan
Feb 11, 2023
Maria Mihali Bryan, 82, originally of Richea, Greece, passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at her home in Biloxi.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Angeliki Alexaki; her father, Mihali Alexakis; her husband, Michael Morgan Bryan; and her siblings, Yiorgo Alexakis, Andrea Alexakis, Dimitri Alexakis, Eleni Alexaki, Mattina Rezvopoulos, Paraskevi Watkins, Pitsa Alexaki.
She is survived...
Raymond J. Carter, Col, USAR, Ret.
Feb 11, 2023
Raymond Carter, a resident of Biloxi, died in the company of family on Saturday, February 11, 2023, after a short, valiant fight with cancer.
Born June 11, 1934, in Louisville, Mississippi, the first son of Jesse and Fronnie (Roebuck) Carter, Raymond grew up on farms while playing baseball for his high school team.
Graduating from Louisville High...
Mary A. Wehrman Johnson
Feb 11, 2023
Mary Wehrman Johnson, age 80 of Gulfport, MS, passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2023, surrounded by her loving sons and family.
Mary is a native of Baltimore, MD. She graduated from Siena Catholic College of Tennessee with a degree in education. With over 30 years of experience, Mary was a dedicated educator. She began her career in the Baltimore...
Brandon Isiah Thomas Williams
Feb 10, 2023
Brandon Isiah Thomas Williams, age 21, of Saucier, MS, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023, in Biloxi.
Brandon was born and raised in the Gulfport and Biloxi area. He attended college for 3 semesters and began his business as the owner of Brand New Contracting, LLC. He enjoyed disc golf, kayaking, riding ATVs, and spending time with his family.
...
Christine Anne Smith
Feb 10, 2023
Christine Anne Smith, age 69, a resident of Gulfport, MS, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023, in Gulfport.
Mrs. Smith retired from Forrest General Home Care and Hospice after almost 30 years. She enjoyed family, friends, fishing and traveling. She was a member of Camp Bluebird in Hattiesburg, MS and Women’s Club of Gulfport.
Memorial contributions may be made...
Sherrie Lay
Feb 9, 2023
Sherrie Lay, age 62, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2023.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.
Robert Grandville Hover
Feb 9, 2023
Robert Grandville Hover, age 75 of Gulfport, passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2023.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lester Roy Hover and Marietta Hover.
Robert is survived by his wife, Cheryl Lawrence Hover; his stepdaughter, Bridget Nicole Moak; his sisters, Lindal (Donald) Dawsey of Pearlington, MS and Dottie (Mike) Peterson of Pearl River, LA; his sister-in-law,...
Harry Anton Speaker, III
Feb 9, 2023
Harry “Chip” Anton Speaker, III, age 79, died at his home in Long Beach, Mississippi on February 9, 2023. He was born on December 8, 1943, in Birmingham, Alabama.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Jamie Burk Speaker; his parents, Elizabeth and Harry Speaker; and grandchildren, Margaret Scott McCormick and John Robert McCormick.
Chip is survived...
Brenda Joyce Spratley
Feb 9, 2023
Brenda Joyce Spratley, age 69, of Biloxi, MS, joined our Lord and Savior on February 9, 2023.
She was preceded in death by her mother Evelyn Albright; father, Joseph Spratley; and her 2 brothers, William (Billy) Spratley, Larry Joe Spratley.
Brenda is survived by her 3 children, Sherry Gaedchens, Melissa Mills, and Joseph (Julia) Waltman Sr.; 7 grandchildren, Vanessa Payne,...
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