OBITUARIES

Morris Seymour, III

Jul 17, 2021

Morris Leger Seymour, III, 66, passed away Saturday, July 17, 2021 at his home in Wiggins, MS. Morris spent much of his life as an Electrical Contractor, but was likely better known as an avid hunter and fisherman by most.

Morris was born on December 30, 1954 in Gulfport, Mississippi to Morris L. Seymour II and Annette...

Aaron Lee

Jul 17, 2021

Aaron Lloyd Lee, age 87 of Gulfport, MS, passed away at his home on Saturday, July 17, 2021, after a lengthy battle with heart disease.

He was born September 12, 1933, in Biloxi, MS to the late Emett and Cola Lott Lee. He graduated from Woolmarket High School and Phillips Business College. Aaron proudly served in the...

Sharon Girouard

Jul 17, 2021

Sharon Anese Girouard of Ocean Springs, MS passed away in New Orleans, LA on Saturday, July 17, 2020 at the age of 65. A native of D'Iberville, and longtime resident of both Biloxi and Ocean Springs communities, Sharon was a graduate of D'iberville High School, a little league coach, and a Girl Scout Troop Leader. She will be remembered...

Ray Landry

Jul 17, 2021

Ray Allen Landry, age 86, of Biloxi, passed away on July 17, 2021. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Biloxi is proudly serving the family.

Shannon DeCoito

Jul 17, 2021

Shannon Dwayne DeCoito, age 56 of Gulfport, passed away on Saturday, July 17, 2021.

He left behind to cherish his memory, his parents, Mary Ladnier King and Frank William DeCoito, both of Gulfport; his children, Dylan DeCoito of Portland, OR, Kiersten DeCoito of Memphis, TN, Joshua DeCoito of Gulfport, MS, and Kortney DeCoito of Gulfport, MS; and...

Katherine "Kathy" Smith

Jul 16, 2021

Katherine “Kathy” Smith, age 76, passed away on Friday, July 16, 2021, which was the day of her and her loving husband’s 59th wedding anniversary.

Kathy was a loving wife to her husband, Alvin and a devoted mama to all her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was a hard worker who co-owned and co-operated Smith Construction for over...

Calvin McCown, Jr.

Jul 16, 2021

Mr. Calvin O. McCown, Jr., age 81, passed away on July 16, 2021, at his home in Ocean Springs. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 13872 Lemoyne Boulevard, West Jackson County is assisting the family with arrangements.

Rae Hunter

Jul 16, 2021

Rae Nell Hunter, of Waveland, age 69, passed away on Friday, July 16, 2021. Arrangements are pending with Riemann Family Funeral Home of Waveland.

Edward Zoromski

Jul 15, 2021

Edward Zoromskio, age 87, passed away July 15, 2021. Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport is serving the family.

J.A. "Buck" Caruthers

Jul 15, 2021

Buck Caruthers was called to his heavenly home on July 15, 2021 surrounded by his family. He was born on Thanksgiving Day, November 28th, 1931 in Portland, Tennessee. He was a member of the Church of Christ and served for over 60 years in numerous capacities including teacher, song leader, Deacon, Educational advisor and Elder. He humbly served with numerous...

Linda Christie

Jul 15, 2021

Linda Louise Christie, age 79 of Gulfport, passed away on Thursday, July 15, 2021. Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.

Mrs. Christie will be laid to rest at Biloxi National Cemetery in a private ceremony.

William Stroup

Jul 15, 2021

William E "Bill" Stroup, CW04, CEC, USN Ret. Received his last transfer at the age of 93 on Thursday, July 15, 2021. Bill enlisted in the Navy upon graduating from Williamsport High school and Technical Institute in Pennsylvania. In his 30 years of service with the Naval Construction Force (SeaBees) he was assigned duties from the Arctic to the Antarctic...

Graysen Barber

Jul 13, 2021

Graysen Edward Barber - 44 of Saucier, MS passed away on Tuesday July 13, 2021 at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport, MS. He was born October 21, 1976 in High Point, NC and had resided in Virginia Beach, VA before moving to MS. 10 years ago. Graysen is survived by his wife Jennifer Barber of the home. He is also survived...

Jean Leggett

Jul 12, 2021

Jean Adell Maggard Leggett, age 79, passed away Monday, July 12, 2021. Jean was born April 5, 1942, in Meridian, MS and was a lifelong resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. She was a Harrison Central graduate and former beauty queen, as well as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. As member of New Hope Baptist Church,...

Carole Hatfield

Jul 12, 2021

Carole Jean Hatfield, age 78 of Gulfport, passed away on Monday, July 12, 2021. Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.

Dee Ruspoli

Jul 12, 2021

Dee Maree Ruspoli, age 62 and a resident of Gulfport, MS passed away at her home on July 12, 2021.

She was born February 18,1959, in Great Lakes, Illinois where she spent her youth as a military dependent, living in various locales across the Continental US and Japan. She spent most of her adult life in Sacramento,...

Allen Lizana

Jul 12, 2021

Vernon "Allen" Lizana, age 81 of Lizana, passed away on Monday, July 12, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Viren and Gertis Lizana; his in-laws, Wallace and Mag Saucier; his brother, Viren "PeeWee" Lizana, Jr.; and his daughter, Jennifer Hinton.

Allen is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Eula Lizana;...

Minda Probus

Jul 12, 2021

Minda Fite Probus, of Pass Christian, MS, loving daughter, sister, mother and friend departed her life from this earth in the early hours of Monday, 12 July 2021. By the grace of God she is now walking on streets of gold overlooking her wonderful family. Minda was born on August 16, 1964 in Cedar Falls, IA to the late...

Thomas Morel

Jul 11, 2021

Thomas Aloysius "Chuck" Morel, age 71, passed away on Sunday, July 11, 2021. He was preceded in death by his mother, Iris Oliver Morel; his father, Hamilton Morel, Jr.; his sisters, Susan Slocum and Annie Fillingame; his brother in law, Don Fillingame; his sisters in law, Norma Morel and Judy Davis; his nephews, Joey Slocum and Chance Davis; his niece,...

Patrick Stewart

Jul 11, 2021

Patrick Stewart, age 64, passed away July 11, 2021. Riemann Family Funeral Home, Waveland is serving the family.