OBITUARIES

Eric Grieshaber

Jul 22, 2022

Eric Grieshaber, age 52, passed away July 22, 2022.

Riemann Family Funeral Home helped service the family.

Alice "Debbie" Biggerstaff

Jul 22, 2022

Alice Deborah Biggerstaff, known to her friends and family as "Debbie", was born on May 17, 1960 in Picayune, MS. She was the daughter of Larry Franklin Lee and Pearl Alice Lee. Debbie unexpectedly passed away at USA Health University Hospital in Mobile, Alabama on Friday, July 22, 2022.

She was raised on the Mississippi Gulf Coast,...

Lt. Col. James McGrew (USAF Retired)

Jul 20, 2022

Lt. Col. James A. McGrew (USAF Retired), age 81, passed away on July 20, 2022 in Gulfport, MS. He was also known as “Big” by his grandchildren and “Jim” by friends and family. He was born in Biloxi, MS to Bennie McGrew and Myra Lott McGrew, and graduated from Bushy Park High School in London, England. He achieved a...

Susan Rodgers

Jul 20, 2022

Susan Ball Rodgers passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at the age of 47.

She is survived by her parents, James Howard Ball, Laura and Chris Steinaway; children, Britny Ball, Allan Moore, Brandon Moore, Amber Moore; siblings, Jennifer Nelson, Melissa Steinaway, Heather and Nicole Steinaway; grandchildren, Roman Taylor, Leilani Moore, and Lauren Richey.

David Bobinger

Jul 20, 2022

David LaRue Bobinger of Saucier passed away unexpectedly on July 20, 2022.  He was born September 16, 1946.  He was predeceased by his parents, William Russell Bobinger and Angeline Tolar Watson; step-father, Robert Watson; brothers, William Russell Bobinger, Jr., Kenneth Fred Bobinger; grandparents, Clyde and Pearl Tolar; and step-brother, Robert Watson, Jr.

He is survived by his...

John L. "Saint" St Arnaud

Jul 19, 2022

John Leonard St Arnaud, age 88, of St. Martin, passed away on July 19, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Marcelle St Arnaud; his parents, John and Agnes St Arnaud; 3 sisters, Mona Patzer,  Marie Welch, and Carol Berglund; and 2 brothers, Laverne “Buzz” St Arnaud and Raymond St Arnaud.

Mr. St...

Clyde Litz, Jr.

Jul 19, 2022

Clyde “Buddy” Litz, Jr., of Gulfport, passed away peacefully at home on July 19, 2022.  He was 68 years of age and was a native of Sedalia, Missouri where he graduated from Smith Cotton High School in 1972.  He lived on the Gulf Coast for 42 years, where he raised his family.  He proudly served his country in the...

Laura Rubio

Jul 19, 2022

Laura Elizabeth Rubio, age 64, passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2022. Riemann Family Funeral Home, 141 Hwy 90, Waveland served the family.

Perry Harshbarger

Jul 19, 2022

Perry A. Harshbarger, Sr., age 64, passed away July 17, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Clement and Agnes Harshbarger; and his sister Carolyn.

Perry is survived by his wife, Carolyn Harshbarger; his children, Perry A. Harshbarger, Jr., Aaron Harshbarger, Keri Harshbarger Daniels, and Hannah Gray; and 5 grandchildren.

Perry...

Stephen Morton

Jul 19, 2022

Stephen Clark Morton, age 67, of Diamondhead, MS, passed away Tuesday, July 19,2022.

Riemann Family Funeral Homes is assisting Koontz Funeral Home in West Virginia with serving the family.

EOC Glenn Carter Jr. (USN Retired)

Jul 19, 2022

EOC Glenn “Ed” Carter, Jr., (USN Retired), passed away on July 19, 2022 in Gulfport. He was born in Springfield, IL to Glenn E. Carter Sr. and Mary McCartney Carter.

Ed enlisted in the United States Navy in 1959 after graduating from High School, and retired in 1985. During his service he was stationed in USS Valley...

Sandy Clifton

Jul 19, 2022

Sandy Clifton, age 72 of Gulfport, passed away in his home on July 19, 2022.

Sandy was born on December 27, 1949 to Rebecca and John Clifton. He attended Harrison Central High School and Jefferson Davis College. He retired from Ingalls Shipyard where he met his wife, Barbara Ann Clifton.

Sandy and Barbara Clifton were...

Coda Brou

Jul 19, 2022

Coda James Brou, infant son of Jonathan and Heather Brou, passed away on July 19, 2022.

A private graveside service was held in Long Beach City Cemetery.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at 3:30 pm at the Riemann Family Funeral Home, Long Beach.  A reception will be held after...

Carolyn Zeigler

Jul 18, 2022

Carolyn J. Zeigler passed away Monday, July 18, 2022, at the age of 77.

She was preceded in death by her father, Charles Edward Graham; parents, Martin Ross and Lema Reid Ross and sister, Linda Hebert.

Carolyn is survived by her beloved husband of 61 years Harvey “Pete”  James Zeigler, Sr; siblings, Ethel Hill and...

James Albertson

Jul 18, 2022

James Albertson, age 85, passed away July 18, 2022.

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

CMSgt Gerald Caldwell, USAF Ret.

Jul 18, 2022

CMSgt Gerald “Jerry” Ray Caldwell, U.S. Air Force, Retired, age 91, of Biloxi, MS, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 18, 2022 at the Veterans Administration hospital in Biloxi.

Gerald was a native of Covington, KY and a longtime resident of Biloxi, MS.  He proudly served our country with 30 years of meritorious service in the United...

Nancy Stone

Jul 17, 2022

The Lord sent down his Angels to take Nancy, another Angel, to her eternal home with her Savior, Jesus Christ.

Nancy is survived by her loving husband, Ben Harry Stone, and her brother, James Reed.  Her mother, Louise Reed, and father, Charles Reed, predeceased her.

Nancy was a lifelong resident of Gulfport. She graduated from...

Peggy Przybyl

Jul 17, 2022

Peggy J. Przybyl;, age 94, on July 17, 2022, passed away in Biloxi Mississippi, she was greeted by saints, angels and our heavenly father.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband Edwin and her son Kevin Przybyl.

Survivors include her daughter Penny (Ken) Quave; her two grandchildren Jeremy (Lindsey) Jackson, and Dana (Keith)...

Norman Yandell

Jul 17, 2022

Norman Kenneth Yandell passed away peacefully on July 17, 2022, at the age of 87.

Mr. Norman Yandell is a resident of Long Beach, Mississippi, a net-maker, creator of Norm Bait handmade lures, and a lifelong fisherman on the Gulf Coast. Norman was born on August 12, 1934, in Gladewater, Texas, to Jessie Andrew Yandell and Minnie Quave...

VaDonna Dean

Jul 17, 2022

VaDonna Short Dean, age 68, of Diamondhead, passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2022, at her residence.

Mrs. Dean was a native of Covington, Georgia, and graduated from Covington High School. She had been a resident of Diamondhead for the past 7 years. She retired as an office manager and was a member of Jacob’s Well Church....