OBITUARIES
Timothy A. Roberts
Jan 19, 2026
Timothy Andrew Roberts, 59, of Gulfport, Mississippi, passed away on January 19, 2026, following a courageous and hard-fought battle with cancer. In his final days, he was surrounded by the family he loved so dearly, and he took his last breath while holding the hand of his son, Kyle.
Born in Louisiana and raised in Long Beach, Mississippi, Timmy was a...
Judith Anderson
Jan 18, 2026
Judith Lee Anderson (Seman), age 86, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2026, at home surrounded by her family.
She was born on March 3, 1939, in Greenville, Ohio, to the late Versal Tobias ("Toby") and ReEtta Seman (Hank).
In addition to her parents, Judie was preceded in death by her husband, William Harley Anderson; and her sister, Joyce...
Delbert J. Reyer
Jan 18, 2026
He was a man who was unafraid of judgement. He always found joy in living a simple yet happy life with his dogs or any other animals he took care of. He was never a people person, but if you were willing to talk to him he would listen. He had a lot of love and fire in his words....
Sidney Roger Gremillion
Jan 18, 2026
Sidney Roger Gremillion, born on March 19, 1941, in Gulfport, Mississippi, passed away on January 18, 2026, in Pass Christian, Mississippi. He lived a life filled with love, commitment, and passion for his family and community.
Sidney was a dedicated pharmacist who worked at Eckerd Drugs, which is now known as CVS. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of...
Ralph Edward Neumeier
Jan 18, 2026
Ralph Edward NeumeierJanuary 18, 2026
Ralph Edward Neumeier, age 81, passed away on January 18, 2026, in Gulfport, Mississippi.
Ralph was born in Elkhorn, Wisconsin, to Joseph and Mary Kolb Neumeier. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy Seabees and was a Vietnam veteran. During his naval career, he worked as a diesel mechanic instructor and retired as a...
Henry Christian Stiller Jr.
Jan 18, 2026
Henry Christian Stiller Jr., age 81, of Long Beach, Mississippi, passed away on January 18, 2026, in Gulfport, Mississippi.
Henry was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, and later made his home in Long Beach. MS.
He was preceded in death by his father, Henry Christian Stiller Sr.; his mother, Mary Frances Rowe Stiller; and his stepmother, Melida Stiller.
Henry is survived by his...
Maxine Louise Higdon
Jan 18, 2026
Maxine Louise Higdon, a cherished mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 18, 2026, in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, at the age of 98. Born on March 19, 1927, in Indiana, Maxine's journey through life was marked by love, faith, and an unwavering commitment to family and community.
Maxine devoted many years of her professional life as a secretary...
Ralph G. Newman, Sr.
Jan 18, 2026
Ralph G. Newman, Sr., age 94, of Gulfport passed away January 18, 2026, in Gulfport.
He was born August 29, 1931, to Fred and Ollie Ladnier Newman of Fernwood. Ralph was a proud "Fernwood boy", evidenced by the quote in his Biloxi High School senior yearbook: "If it weren't for Fernwood, Biloxi would be unknown." He was the vice president of...
Richard Elste
Jan 17, 2026
Richard Elste, age 89, of Gulfport, passed away on January 17, 2026.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Biloxi, is proud to serve the Elste family.
Judy Carol Meadows Bonner
Jan 17, 2026
Judy Carol Meadows Bonner was born July 28, 1950, at Magee, MS to parents Eugene and Willie Mae Meadows. She lived at Magee, Mendenhall, and New Hebron where she graduated High School in 1969. Married October 3, 1970, to Charles Bonner and was faithful, loving, and caring wife for 55 years 3 and 1/2 months.
Judy became a mother to two...
Leatha Michelle Coons
Jan 17, 2026
Leatha Michelle Saint Coons, born on September 21, 1967, in Maryland, passed away on January 17, 2026, in Pascagoula, MS. Leatha was a dedicated teachers aid who enjoyed her work in Kentucky for many years. About 15 years ago, she moved to the Gulf Coast, where she continued to make an impact through her kindness and dedication.
Leatha had a passion...
Martha Hendrick Chapin
Jan 17, 2026
Martha Hendrick Chapin of Gulfport, MS went to be with the Lord on January 17, 2026. She died peacefully in her sleep at home at the age of 90.
Martha was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, moving to live in Mobile, Alabama in her elementary school years, then to Gulfport, Mississippi. She graduated from Gulfport High School in 1953 and attended the...
Glenda Faye (Marks) Fleming
Jan 17, 2026
Glenda Faye Fleming, a beloved member of the Saucier, Mississippi community, passed away on January 17, 2026, at the age of 61. Born on May 6, 1964, Glenda was a graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi, where she cultivated a lifelong passion for reading that would later inspire her to open The Ridiculous Bookstore. This establishment became a cherished...
Diane Dennis
Jan 16, 2026
Diane Dennis, age 88, of Diamondhead, passed away on January 16, 2026.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Pass Christian, is serving the family.
Jordan Bryant McCrary
Jan 16, 2026
Jordan Bryant McCrary, born on December 26, 1985, passed away on January 16, 2026. He was known for his compassion, relentless passion for advocating for those wronged, and his great sense of humor. Friends and family will remember him for his unwavering commitment to helping others.
A devoted and avid reader, Jordan took joy in sharing knowledge and supported students through...
Marsha Diana Schwartz
Jan 16, 2026
Marsha Diana Schwartz, 75 of Pass Christian, Mississippi, passed away at 9:00 p.m. Friday, January 16, 2026, surrounded by family in Ocean Springs Hospital, Ocean Springs, Mississippi due to complications associated with Alzheimer’s.
Marsha was born on December 17, 1950 in Sullivan, Illinois, the daughter of Charles and Rachel Murphy Taylor. As one of the Taylor girls, Marsha worked at the...
Agnes Lang
Jan 15, 2026
Agnes Gant was born on October 14, 1935, in Vaiden, Mississippi. She was the fourth of six children born to Luceal and Robert Gant. In 1952, Agness married Roderick Williams. They had three children, Joann Baker, Roderick Taylor Williams, and Mike Williams. Roderick and Agnes were married just shy of 50 years when he fell asleep in death. Agnes had...
David Dennis Williams
Jan 15, 2026
David Dennis Williams, age 79, of Diamondhead, passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026, in Wiggins.
He is preceded in death by his son, Andrew Williams.
David is survived by his wife of 15 years, Linda Williams, and his grandson, Talon Williams.
David was a Vietnam Veteran, serving in the United States Army. He was a Purple Heart recipient, a Bronze Star recipient,...
Kathlene Burchett
Jan 14, 2026
Kathlene Burchett, age 73, of Pass Christian, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
A full tribute will be posted soon.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Pass Christian, is honored to serve the Burchett family.
Jodine Boykin
Jan 14, 2026
Jodine Boyking, age 63, of Biloxi, passed away on January 14, 2026.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Biloxi, assisted the family.
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