OBITUARIES

August LaNasa

Nov 28, 2021

August Lawrence LaNasa, age 76, passed away on Sunday, November 28, 2021.

He was a resident of Biloxi, MS and a native of New Orleans, LA.

August was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph, and Helen LaNasa.

Left to cherish August’s memory are his wife, Marilyn LaNasa; his children Tina Metcalf (John),...

Evelyn Smith

Nov 28, 2021

Evelyn Freeman Smith, age 91, passed away November 28, 2021. She was a native to Fairfox, Alabama.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Floyd M. Smith; her father, Oscar Brown Freeman; her mother, Rose Wallace Freeman; grandfather, Jacob F. Freeman; grandmother, Francis Painter Freeman; grandfather, John Robinson Wallace; grandmother, Delilah Hodge Wallace; her brothers, James...

Gary Ladner

Nov 28, 2021

Gary R. Ladner, age 71, a lifelong resident of Hancock County, passed away Sunday, November 28, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Lois Lander; parents, Rudolph and Helen Ladner.

Gary is survived by his son, Jeffrey Ladner; brother, Griffin Ladner; sisters, Elaine Waltman, Norma Glock; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and...

Dianna Blackwell

Nov 28, 2021

Dianna Blackwell, age 75 of Moss Point, passed away on November 28, 2021 in Pascagoula.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Bruce Blackwell; her sons, Bobby Nebel and Darrin Nebel; her parents, Mildred Rosalie Robert and Arthur William Johnson, Sr.; and her brother, Arthur Johnson, Jr.

Dianna is survived by her sister, Dorothy...

Johnnie Knight

Nov 28, 2021

Johnnie Dale Knight, age 65, of Breaux Bridge, LA passed away on Sunday November 28, 2021, in Kiln, MS.

He was preceded in death by his father, Herbert Knight; his brother, Jody Knight; and a granddaughter, Mila Moore.

Left to cherish Johnnie’s memory are his companion of 20 years, Sharon Moore; his mother, Lois Knight;...

Brandon Lerner

Nov 27, 2021

Brandon Price Lerner, age 35 of Pass Christian, passed away on November 27, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his father, Jack Lerner.

Brandon is survived by his mother, Catherine Lerner of Pass Christian; his brothers, Simon Lerner and Myles Lerner; his aunt, Marica; his uncle, Sam; and his cousins, Justin and Bambi.

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Anna Cuevas

Nov 27, 2021

Anna Martin Cuevas, age 72, passed away November 27, 2021.

She was a resident of Gulfport, MS and a native of Tupelo, MS.

Anna is preceded in death by her brother, George Martin; and her husband, Rodney Cuevas.

She is survived by her son, Justin Cuevas (Kelly); her brother, Jerry Martin (Jana); her...

Marie Squires

Nov 27, 2021

Mrs. Marie Squires, age 85, of Biloxi, passed away on November 27, 2021, at the Greenbriar Nursing Center in D'Iberville, MS.

RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 274 Beauvoir Road, Biloxi is assisting the family with arrangements.

Donald "Don" Griffith

Nov 26, 2021

Donald R. Griffith, age 71, of Waveland was granted everlasting peace on November 26, 2021, in Gulfport, MS.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Colonel Roy Wesley Griffith, Sr (USAF Retired) and Mary Elizabeth Griffith; and his brother, Roy Wesley Griffith, Jr.

Don is survived by the mother of his children, Barbara Griffith;...

Emry McNeil

Nov 26, 2021

Emry F. McNeil, age 89, of Gulfport passed away on November 26, 2021, at Hospice of Light.

Emry McNeil was born to Sultana Pugh and John Dan McNeil, Sr. February 8, 1932, in Union Parish, Louisiana. He was the youngest of nine siblings and the only surviving member of the McNeil clan.

In addition to...

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,...