OBITUARIES

John "Honey" Bauler, Jr.

May 21, 2022

John Clyde Bauler Jr, age 93, affectionately known as “Honey” passed away peacefully the morning of May 21, 2022 with the love of his family surrounding him.

John was born to parents, John Clyde Bauler Sr and Imogene Butler on September 16, 1928 in Pensacola, Florida. He graduated from Gulfport High School after moving to Gulfport from Pensacola. He served...

Candra Leanne "Candy" McDonnell

May 21, 2022

Candra Leanne Roe Fountain a longtime resident of the St. Martin Community in Biloxi, passed away suddenly in Ocean Springs, MS on Saturday, May 21, 2022 at the age of 52.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Robert and Maudell Roe; her father, Larry Kilgore; ex-husbands, Larry Allen Widel, Sr. and Mike McDonnell; granddaughter, Brookelyn...

Joseph Koniak

May 21, 2022

Joseph Charles Koniak, age 90 of Louisville, KY, passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2022. Riemann Family Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Pamela Ramage

May 21, 2022

Pamela “Pam” Evelyn Ramage, age 75, lifelong Gulfport, MS resident, peacefully passed away Saturday, May 21, 2022, in St. Louis, MO. She was born March 6, 1946 to the late Pat and Augustine Duckworth.

Pam is survived by her daughter, Kimberly Berkenwald (Aaron) of St. Louis MO; her son, Kevin Ramage (Heather) of Ocean Springs MS; her...

Barbara Carey

May 21, 2022

Barbara Ann Goodin-Carey, age 77, of Kiln, went home to be with her Lord on May 21st, 2022, at 7:45am.

She was born on May 15th, 1945, with her twin sister, Bette L. Nadau in Boston Massachusetts. There she met Jerry W. Goodin, who was serving in the Navy. She moved to Mississippi where they married April...

Orbie "Mark" Patton, III

May 21, 2022

Orbie Martin “Mark” Patton, III went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 21, 2022.

He was born to Orbie Martin Patton, Jr. and Shirley Scarbrough Patton on February 6, 1959, in Gulfport, MS. Mark attended Gulfport schools, graduating from Gulfport East High School. He then attended Perkinston Jr. College. Mark was a diligent worker...

Gene Lawson

May 21, 2022

Gene Lawson, age 84, of Gulfport, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 21, 2022.

Gene was preceded in death by his parents, Homer and Lorraine Lawson; his sisters, Sally Marie Dunsford and Linda Faye Byrd; and his grandson, Miles Cooper.

He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Patricia Pope Lawson; his children,...

Chief William "Billy" Fennell, LBFD, Ret.

May 20, 2022

Chief William L. “Billy” Fennell, Ret.

1943-2022

William L. “Billy” Fennell passed away peacefully in Gulfport after a brief illness on May 20, 2022.

Billy was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend.  He was born in New Orleans, LA on May 26,1943, but resided in Long Beach most of his...

Herbert Steube, Jr.

May 20, 2022

Herbert Steube, Jr., age 68, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Friday May 20, 2022, at Passages hospice in New Orleans, Louisiana after a long battle with his health.

Herbert is preceded in death by his parents, Herbert, Sr., and Ava Steube, of Pass Christian, MS; and a daughter, Christina Steube of Pass Christian, MS.

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Melissa "Missy" Dedeaux

May 20, 2022

Melissa "Missy" Smith Dedeaux, age 56, of Long Beach, passed away on May 20, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her father, Gerald “Buster” Young; her grandparents, Robert M. and Doris Allen; and her biological father, T. Ronald Smith.

She is survived by her mother, Connie Allen Young; her children, Lexi Smith and Angelle...

Robert Hester

May 20, 2022

Robert L. Hester, age 81 of Pass Christian, passed away on Friday, May 20, 2022.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Diane Nelson Hester; his three children, Melinda, Tammy, and Kimberly; his 10 grandchildren; and 15 great grandchildren.

After serving in the U.S. Air Force, Robert worked as a contractor and built...

Joe Schonewitz

May 20, 2022

Joe Edward Schonewitz, age 84, of Biloxi, passed away on May 20, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ollie and Iris Schonewitz; brothers, Roy Schonewitz, Billy Schonewitz, Douglas Schonewitz, and Ollie Schonewitz, Jr.

He is survived by his brother, Larry Schonewitz; his sisters-in-law, Linda Fay Schonewitz, Linda Zacharias, and Marie Schonewitz; and...

CMC Thomas Johnston, U.S. Navy Seabee, Ret.

May 19, 2022

CMC Thomas W. Johnston, U.S. Navy Seabee, Ret., age 76, of Long Beach, passed away on May 19, 2022.

He was a native of Brooklyn, New York and attended Hicksville High School.  He retired after 23 years as a Seabee with the U.S. Navy.  He also retired from Harrison County Sheriff Department as a deputy and was...

Robert Cuevas

May 19, 2022

Robert Terryl Cuevas passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 19, 2022, in Diamondhead, MS.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Cuevas, his siblings, Archie Cuevas and Greg Cuevas.

He is survived by his sons, Brian Cuevas and Terry Cuevas (Cindy) and his brother Dale Cuevas (Cris) and also survived by his grandchildren,...

Hung Tran

May 18, 2022

Hung Minh Tran, age 58 of Long Beach, passed away on May 18, 2022.

The first visitation will be held from 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM, Thursday, May 26, 2022, at Riemann Family Funeral Home, Long Beach.  The 2nd visitation will be held at the same location from 9:00 AM until 12:00 PM, Friday, May 27, 2022..  The...

Tabitha Matthews

May 18, 2022

Tabitha Dee Lynn Matthews, age 41, passed away May 18, 2022.

Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, served the family.

James Simmons

May 18, 2022

James David Simmons, born July 4, 1940 in Gloster, Mississippi, raised in Prentiss County with brother Paul and sisters Bertha Mae and Ethel, passed away on May 18, 2022 in Saucier, MS.

He was preceded in death by his parents, David Lee and Sudie Jim Simmons; one nephew; siblings; in-laws and second parents Joe and Bertha Turner....

Mary "Sally" Wicktom

May 18, 2022

Mary "Sally" Wicktom, age 66, of Diamondhead, passed away on May 18, 2022.

a full notice will be posted soon.

The Riemann Family Funeral Home, Pass Christian, is serving the family and online condolences may be offered at www.riemannfamily.com

Raymond Sheehy

May 18, 2022

Raymond Jesus Sheehy was born on January 18, 1930, in Limon Costa Rica. He was one of seven siblings. His father was superintendent of the United Fruit Company railroad. When his father retired in 1941 the family moved to San Jose, Costa Rica where they owned and operated a pensione

next to the American Embassy. In 1944...

Audrey Freeman

May 17, 2022

Audrey “Luverne” Freeman of Gulfport, MS went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at the age of 91. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family.

Luverne, also known as Sister to her family and friends in Chipley, FL, was born on December 21,1930 to the late...