OBITUARIES

Bernard Ladner

Oct 24, 2022

Bernard C. Ladner, “BC” as he was known by his family and friends, age 84 of Pass Christian passed away peacefully at his residence surrounded by his family on Monday, October 24, 2022.

BC was born on January 14, 1938, via a midwife to Nicholas and Justina Ladner.

He was preceded in death by his...

Judy Salvage

Oct 23, 2022

Judy Salvage, age 78 of Long Beach, passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2022.

She was a native of Stoneham, MA and graduated from Stoneham High School.

Judy was preceded in death by her parents, Stephen and Katherine Szabo; her husband, Roger Salvage, Sr.; her sister, Anne Reed; and her brother, Paul Szabo; and her...

Henry Davis Jr

Oct 23, 2022

Henry Clay Davis Jr, 86, of Gulfport, MS/Mission, TX, passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2022, at the Veterans Hospital in Biloxi, MS after a lengthy illness.

Henry was born on November 30,1935 to Henry Clay and Placida Villegas Davis. Henry graduated from Mission High School in 1954 where he played baseball. He enlisted in the Air...

Lou Betts

Oct 23, 2022

Lou Ann (Perkins) Betts, 63, of Gulfport, MS passed away on October 23, 2022, at Memorial Hospital.  Ms. Betts (the Little General as her family called her) was born in Wiggins and raised in Gulfport, went to Harrison Central High School where she graduated.  Lou Ann married a military man and travel the United Stated with him before settling...

Randall Mauffray

Oct 23, 2022

Randall Joseph Mauffray, age 78, passed away Sunday, October 23, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Woodrow and Wilda Mauffray; siblings, Harlin Mauffray, Mickey Mauffray, Kathy Alvarada, Janet Mauffray; and a great grandchild, Keilyn King.

Randall is survived by his wife of 57 years, Ann Wicktom Mauffray; children, Darrin Mauffray, Kirk Mauffray,...

Mary Dufrene

Oct 23, 2022

Mary Dufrene, age 80, passed away October 23, 2022. Riemann Family Funeral Home, 141 Hwy 90, Waveland served the family.

James Blain

Oct 23, 2022

James Paul “Jim” Blain was born in Newark Ohio on October 29, 1953, and passed away in Gulfport, Mississippi on October 23, 2022, after a brief illness.

Jim graduated from Newark High School in 1971, and shortly after joined the Air Force.  On his first duty assignment at Anderson Air Force Base Guam, he met and married...

Carlos Morales

Oct 22, 2022

Carlos Antonio Morales, age 60, of Gulfport, passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2022.

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

1st Sgt Martin Pendleton

Oct 22, 2022

Martin "Marty" Pendleton passed from this earth October 22, 2022. The race was a long adventure, but we're certain he heard the words "Well done” as he crossed the finish line.

Marty was born February 10, 1930, in Alameda, California. The third of 4 children, he remained in the Oakland area until he joined the Marines after high...

Norman Redo

Oct 22, 2022

Norman Lee Redo, age 62 of Long Beach, passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John William and Juanita C. Redo.

Norman is survived by his wife of 33 years, Theresa Redo; his son, Dominick Redo; and his brother, William Redo (Cynthia).

Norman owned a...

Carl Griffin

Oct 21, 2022

Carl Griffin, age 87 of Gulfport, passed away on Friday, October 21, 2022.

Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, assisted Bell Funeral Home, Forestdale, AL.

Patrick Peterson

Oct 21, 2022

Patrick Frans Peterson, 66, of Biloxi passed away peacefully Friday, Oct. 21, 2022, with family at his side.

He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend.

Patrick grew up in Crowley and Clinton, Louisiana. He graduated with a journalism degree from Louisiana State University and started his career at The...

Becky Luke

Oct 21, 2022

Anna Rebecca “Becky” Luke was called home from her battle with cancer on October 21, 2022.

Though born in Houston, Texas, Becky is a lifelong resident of the MS Gulf Coast and never grew tired of her view of Biloxi Back Bay from her family’s back porch. After graduating Gulfport East High School in 1972, Becky attended...

Janet Smith

Oct 20, 2022

Janet Sue Heflin Smith, age 79, of Gulfport, passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2022.

Janet was born to Onree and Cara Heflin in Newton County.  She was a retired secretary from Bayou View Elementary School and enjoyed gardening and working in her flower beds. She loved Sunday brunch and a nice glass of champagne.

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William Jolliff

Oct 20, 2022

William Franklin Jolliff, age 91, passed away October 20, 2022. Riemann Family Funeral Home, 11280 Three Rivers Rd., Gulfport served the family.

Sidney Wedgeworth

Oct 20, 2022

Mr. Sidney Newman Wedgeworth, age 86, of Long Beach, MS passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2022, in Pass Christian, MS.

Sidney was born on April 5, 1936, in Tuscaloosa, AL to the late William Cornelius Wedgeworth and Manilla Brown.  He was a member of First Baptist Church Long Beach, where he was a Sunday School teacher...

Julie Reid

Oct 20, 2022

Julie Mie Reid, age 87, of Gulfport, passed away on October 20, 2022.

Services will be private.

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

Kevin McCaffrey

Oct 19, 2022

Kevin Patrick McCaffrey, age 64 of Anchorage, AK, passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2022.

He was a native of Maxwell, CA and moved to Anchorage, AK to be with the love of his life, Lynne. Kevin earned a bachelor’s degree in Human Services at University of Alaska at Anchorage.  He was an Alcohol and Substance Abuse...

Thomas Tillman

Oct 19, 2022

Thomas James Tillman, age 33 of Gulfport, passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2022.

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

SMsgt. James "Jim" Passman, Jr.

Oct 18, 2022

SMsgt. James “Jim” Edward Passman, Jr. (USAF Retired), age 76, passed away on October 18, 2022 in Jacksons Gap, Alabama.

His true loves were Bass Fishing and Family. Jim was a retired Senior Master Sgt. in the United States Air Force.

He preceded in death by his mother, Frances Marino Passman and father James E....