OBITUARIES

Nhan Nguyen

Sep 3, 2022

Nhan Thi Nguyen, age 70, passed away on September 3, 2022, surrounded by her loved ones, in Houston, TX. She was born in Bui Chu, Vietnam on March 10, 1952 to Sac Van Nguyen and Vong Thi Nguyen.

Mrs. Nguyen was a lifelong Catholic, proud and loving mother of 9 children, avid gardener, cook, and seamstress.  She...

Pearleen Pearce

Sep 3, 2022

Pearleen Cook Pearce passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, September 3, 2022, at the age of 84.

Pearleen was born to Vernon Cook and Ozella Lynchard Cook on April 8, 1938, in Moorhead, MS. She grew up in Belzoni, MS, and graduated from Belzoni High School.  She graduated from high school in 3 years so...

Steven Tillman

Sep 2, 2022

Steven Wayne Tillman, age 41 a native of Biloxi and a resident of Jackson County, passed away Friday, September 2, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Frank H. Tillman, Sr. and Mary Von Kampen.

Steven is survived by his parents, Carlos Robert Meador, Jr. and Joann T. Meador of Stone County, MS;...

Patricia Johnson

Sep 2, 2022

Patricia Leigh Anderson Bedlington, age 50, of Gulfport, MS passed away on September 2, 2022.

Leigh was a quick wit, funny, loving, and she loved to help others.

Leigh was preceded in death by her mother, Patricia Wheat Colson; her stepfather, Richard Colson, MD; and her grandparents, Oliver L. Anderson, Carolyn Anderson, H. William Wheat,...

Debra McClendon

Sep 2, 2022

Debra Jean McClendon, age 78, passed away Friday, September 2, 2022, in Gulfport.

Debra is lifelong resident of Gulfport and she worked for South MS Regional Center before her retirement. She enjoyed watching the Food Network, basketball, football, baseball, and fishing.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Russell Lanning, Sr. and Margie Ware...

Kristene Mulvaney

Sep 2, 2022

Kristene Lee Mulvaney (48) of Long Beach, MS lost a yearlong battle with cancer and passed away Friday September 2nd surrounded by her family.

Born April 24, 1974, in Heidelberg, Germany, Kristene graduated from Dallas City High School in Dallas City, IL in 1992 and joined with Army Reserves. She went on to complete her nursing degree...

Martin Argenziano

Sep 2, 2022

Martin “Marty” Vincent Argenziano, age 70, passed away on September 2, 2022. He was born in New Jersey to Frank John Argenziano and Edna O. Harris.

He served as a Charter Member Krewe of Harlequins, was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church and worked as Instructor 3 for Vocation Rehab for 20 years. He...

Louis Janus

Sep 2, 2022

Louis Janus, a resident of Gulf Hills, Ocean Springs, MS, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2022, in New Orleans, LA.  Louis was born in Handsboro, MS.  He was of the Catholic faith.

Louis was preceded by his parents, John and Mary Janus; his siblings, Stanley, John, Edmund, and Adela Brown.

Louis is survived by...

Terrill Rexroat

Sep 1, 2022

Terrill Curtis Rexroat, age 46, passed away Thursday, September 1, 2022. Riemann Family Funeral Home, 141 Hwy 90, Waveland served the family.

Jacqueline Jackson

Aug 31, 2022

Jacqueline M. Jackson, age 87., of Pass Christian, passed away on August 31, 2022.

A private interment will take place in Biloxi National Cemetery.

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

Lany Kelly

Aug 31, 2022

Lany Kelly, age 91, of Biloxi, passed away on Wednesday, August 31, 2022.

Mrs. Kelly was born in Greenville, MS in 1930. She attended Greenville High School and graduated from Co-Lin Jr. College High School in Wesson, MS.

She moved to Biloxi, MS, in 1954. She attended the Shorthand and Typing School in Gulfport. She...

Larry Lind, Sr.

Aug 31, 2022

Larry Anthony Lind, Sr. age 69, of Kiln, passed away on August 31, 2022 after a 2 yearlong battle with esophageal cancer. He was born in Kiln, MS on March 18, 1953.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Jeanette North Lind; maternal grandparents, Valina and Daniel North; and paternal grandparents, Michael and Sarah...

Glen Roy "Bill" Thornton

Aug 31, 2022

Glen Roy "Bill" Thornton, age 79, of Lucedale, passed away on August 31, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Janice Arlene Green Thornton; his parents, John David Thornton, Jr. and Johnnie V. Gibson Thornton; and 2 sisters, Bettye Sue Wells and Barbara Ann Thornton.

Survivors include his children, Angela Thornton Lofton, Jeffrey...

James Welch II

Aug 29, 2022

James William Welch, II, affectionately known as “Bill”, “Billy”, and “Jim” to family and friends, left us to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on the afternoon of August 29, 2022.

Bill was born in Gulfport, MS.  While growing up, he traveled and lived throughout the US with his family (Dad was in...

Noland Raymond, Jr.

Aug 29, 2022

Noland Raymond, Jr., age 83, of Port Saint Lucie, FL., passed away on Monday, August 29, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his parents,Noland Raymond, Sr., and Minnie A. Clark; and his siblings, Joe Benny Raymond, Roy Avery Raymond, and Irvin Stokes.

Noland is survived by siblings, Theresa M. Savage, James A. Raymond, and...

Orenthial Smith

Aug 28, 2022

Orenthial James Smith, age 40 of Kiln, passed away Sunday, August 28, 2022. Riemann Family Funeral Home, 9113 Kiln Delisle Rd.,Pass Christian served the family.

Clarence "Ken" Wilson

Aug 28, 2022

Clarence “Ken” Kenneth Wilson passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2022, at the age of 78.

He was preceded by in death by his parents, James Wilson and Edith Babbin Wilson; brothers, James Wilson, Robert Lewis, John H. Wilson; sisters, Francis Patters, Edith Earnest, Evelyn Wilson, Pat Wilson; granddaughters, Meagan Flener and Thea Flener.

Ken...

Carolyn Fikes

Aug 28, 2022

Carolyn Ann Bounds Fikes, age 76 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on August 28, 2022 in Ocean Springs Hospital.

She was born the daughter of Joe Carlson and Annie Lyons Bounds in Gulfport, MS on September 17, 1946.

Carolyn was preceded in death by her grandparents, Reuben Edgar and Celestine Bosarge Lyons; her parents;...

Thomas Carew

Aug 28, 2022

Thomas Allen Carew, 48, of Picayune, passed away August 28, 2022.

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

James "Jimmy" Still, Sr.

Aug 28, 2022

It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of James Edward “Jimmy” Still Sr, 43, of Biloxi on August 28, 2022.  Jimmy was born to Alison Graham Still and Clifford F. Still on November 26, 1978 in Weymouth, MA.  Jimmy was a lifelong and proud resident of Biloxi. Jimmy will be remembered as a devoted husband,...