OBITUARIES

Arnold Burgdorfer

Nov 25, 2021

Arnold Aud Burgdorfer, age 87, passed away November 25, 2021.

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

Bruce Shook

Nov 25, 2021

Bruce “Doc” Shook, age 70, of Biloxi, MS, passed away Thursday, November 25, 2021, at his home.

Bruce “Doc” was born in East St. Louis, IL, to the late Eugene Shook and Audrey Wilson Shook. At an early age, he learned that he was very creative and able to make beautiful objects with his hands; he excelled...

Deborah Carroll

Nov 25, 2021

Deborah Ann Gavin Carroll, age 61, of Vancleave, passed away on November 25, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Donald J. Gavin and Shirley Ann Van Eiken Gavin.

Mrs. Carroll is survived by her 4 children, Paul Carroll (Amber), Jamie Carroll (Jillian), David Carroll (Shelby), and Steffani Carroll (Aaron Evans); 4 siblings, Donald...

Douglas Block

Nov 25, 2021

Douglas F. Block, age 94, passed away November 25, 2021. Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is assisting the family.

Michael Moore

Nov 24, 2021

Michael David Moore, age 66 of Gulfport, passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2021.

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

Richard "Dick" Neideffer

Nov 24, 2021

Richard (Dick, Papa Dick) Neideffer, age 88, passed away on November 24, 2021.

Dick was born on November 21, 1933 to Everett and Ruth Neideffer in Decatur, IL.  His youth was spent in Decatur until enlisting in the US Navy out of high school. After a distinguish 20-year naval career, he retired and became a “snow-bird” spending...

Roger Pennington Sr.

Nov 24, 2021

Roger R. Pennington, Sr. of Gulfport passed away on November 24, with the comfort of his family by his bedside.

He was preceded in death by his elder son, Roger, Jr.; and his mother, Lee Casto of Hurricane, WV.

Roger leaves behind his wife, Rebecca of 51 years; his son, Joey; his grandchildren; his great...

Doris Jones

Nov 23, 2021

Doris Sheehan Jones, age 92, passed away on Tuesday, November 23, 2021, in Gulfport.

She was known by her grandchildren and great grandchildren as "Nanny" and will be greatly missed by those who knew her best. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-Grandmother.

Doris was preceded in death by her husband, Rollie Jones; her...

James Sellier

Nov 22, 2021

James “Jerry” Sellier, Sr., age 79 of Delisle, passed away on Monday, November 22, 2021.

He graduated from Pass Christian High School and served in the U.S. Navy.  While enlisted, he reached the rank of Aviation Machinist Mate 2nd Class.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Mae and Harold Sellier.

He...

Terry Rush

Nov 22, 2021

Terry Albert Rush of Long Beach was gently passed into the hands of God on November 22, 2021, in Long Beach.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Gale Albert Rush and Nudean Amanda Wilson Rush; his sister, Charlotte Rush Waisner; and his long-time partner, Robert “Bob” Haney.

Terry is survived by his husband,...

Martha Nell Portwood

Nov 20, 2021

Martha Nell Allen Helms Portwood, age 68, of Gulfport, passed away on Saturday, November 20, 2021.

Mrs. Portwood was born in Germany to a military family.  She spent her career as a consultant in the Apartment leasing industry.  She was fun-loving and strong-willed!  She enjoyed horseback riding, traveling, and spending time with her grandchildren.  She was also...

Helen Franklin

Nov 20, 2021

Helen Geneva “Susie” Franklin, age 82 of Lyman, passed away on Saturday, November 20, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, James B. “Jim” Franklin; her father, Horace Lee Clark; her mother, Lillie Mae Clark; her sisters, Myrna Reeves and Bobbie Marello; and her brother, Jimmy “Bo” Clark.

Helen is...

Pearl Bauer

Nov 20, 2021

Pearl Mae Bauer, age 84 of Diamondhead, passed away on Saturday, November 20, 2021.

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

Sidney Manix

Nov 20, 2021

Sidney Louis Manix, 87, went to be with the Lord November 20, 2021. Sid was born on January 27, 1934 in New Orleans, LA and was raised in the Irish Channel. He lived directly across the street from Kingsley House where he learned great skills in carpentry and became an avid swimmer and a member of the Semi-Pro basketball...

Barbara Rennie

Nov 19, 2021

Barbara Evans Rennie passed away on Friday, November 19, 2021. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert “Bob” Evans (Margaret Ladner), and her mother, Sarah Evans and her brother, Robert Bob/Eugene Evans, Jr., and her stepbrother Bruce Ladner. She is survived by her daughter, Heather Moore (Keith) and her sister Pam Lott (Mike), stepbrother Kirk Ladner (Kim)...

Martha Scofield

Nov 19, 2021

Martha Thompson Scofield, age 82, of Gulfport, was carried on Angel’s wings to the Lord Jesus Christ on November 19, 2021.

Martha graduated from Gulfport High School in 1957.  She  married Carlie Scofield in May 1957 and started a family in 1958 with the birth of her daughter Stacey and was blessed with a son a few...

James Highton

Nov 18, 2021

MSgt., Retired, Mr. James “Jim” R. Highton, a World War II veteran, passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2021, in Gulfport, Mississippi at the age of 96.  He was of the Catholic faith and a member of St. James Catholic Church in Gulfport. He was a native of New Orleans and was raised in Algiers, LA.

Jim...

JoAnn Watson

Nov 18, 2021

JoAnn Watson, age 74 of Gulfport, passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2021. Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.

JoAnn Watson

Nov 18, 2021

JoAnn Pridgen Watson, age 74, passed away Thursday, November 18, 2021 in Gulfport, MS after suffering a fatal stroke. In her own words, she lived a blessed life and had no regrets.  She resided in Mobile, Alabama most of her life and had recently moved to Gulfport to be closer to her daughter. She was a cosmetologist for over 40...

Ruby Cade

Nov 17, 2021

Ruby Elaine Cade, age 81, passed away November 17, 2021.

She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 50 years, James Edward Cade; her parents, Ernest C. and Leona M. (Easton) Wells; two sisters; two brothers; daughter, Barbara Brechtel; granddaughter, Gerri “Sissy” Brechtel.

Ruby is survived by her children, Janet (Darrell) Compton, Daniel...