OBITUARIES
Jimmie Dale Ziegler
Dec 7, 2024
(SMSgt.) Jimmie Dale Ziegler (USAF – Retired), age 90, passed away on December 7, 2024 in Biloxi.
He was born in Coffeyville, Kansas on July 11, 1934 to John Ziegler and Dorothy Ziegler.
He served in the United States Air Force for 22 years during the Korean War and the Vietnam War and received the Bronze Star. After his military career Jimmie...
Archie L. Wahl
Dec 7, 2024
Archie Lemual Wahl, age 70, passed away on December 7, 2024 in Gulfport, MS.
He was born in San Antonio, Texas to Archie Wahl and Nancy Carlock, and was a lifelong resident of Niceville, Florida. He worked in commercial freight as a truck driver. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing and riding his motorcycle. Above all, he loved...
Samuel "Brother Ray" Henry
Dec 6, 2024
Dr. Samuel Ray Henry, who was lovingly known as "Brother Ray," entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on December 6, 2024, at the age of 75. Born on October 6, 1949, Ray was a man of unshakable faith, abundant love, and a servant's heart. For over 55 years, Ray dedicated his life to full-time ministry, faithfully proclaiming...
Linda Ann Fairley
Dec 6, 2024
Linda Ann Fairley, born May 7, 1947, in Meridian, MS, to Jaunita and Hayward Smith, went to be with her soulmate on December 6, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her soulmate and love of her life, Francis Earl Fairley who she was married to for 39 years; her mother and father, Jaunita Caraway Smith and Hayward Smith; her sisters,...
Carol Engelman Embry
Dec 6, 2024
Carol Engelman Embry, age 83, of Gulfport, passed away on December 6, 2024.
She was preceded by her parents, Leon and Ruby Engelman; her brother Andrew Engelmann; and her sisters, Laura Engelman and Rosalind Engelmann-Blahuta.
Carol is survived by her husband of 52 years, Walter Scott Embry; her daughter, Rebekah (Jonathan) Fikes; her siblings, Jeanette Haney, Judy Miles, and Cindy Henderson; and...
Maria R. Hatter
Dec 6, 2024
Maria R. Hatter, age 74, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2024.
Maria lost a two-year battle with cancer at her home in Gulfport, MS. She was born in Sao, Jorge, Azores.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Manuel and Rosario Oliveira; her brother, Manuel Oliveira; and her sister, Noelia Cruithirds.
She is survived by her loving husband of 53 years...
Doris A Saucier
Dec 6, 2024
Doris Ann Saucier, age 85, of Pass Christian, MS passed away December 6, 2024, at her residence. She was born in Gulfport, Mississippi to Andrew and Annie Niolet.
She was preceded in death by her parents Andrew and Annie Niolet, daughter Norma Saucier, son Paul Saucier, sister Louise Ladner, and brother Lacy Niolet. Doris loved to play Bingo and Bunco and...
Blakeley Quinn Hammons
Dec 6, 2024
Blakeley Quinn Hammons, age 6, of Long Beach, passed away on December 6, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her great-grandparents, Mary Susan Madigan, Patrick Raymond Madigan, William Austin “Bill” Seal, Jr, Carl Eric Hanson, Ronald Efford Hammons, and Geraldine Loretto Hammons.
She is survived by her mother, Kadie Alexis Williams; her father, Aaron James Hammons; her siblings, Ronan James Hammons...
Louise Kay Hawkins
Dec 5, 2024
Louise Kay Hawkins, age 76, of Gulfport, passed away on December 5, 2024.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.
Virgil Johnson
Dec 5, 2024
Virgil Johnson 89, of Gulfport MS, died at his home on Thursday, December 5th, 2024.
Mr. Johnson, a native of the Success community, retired as a branch Vice-President from Hancock Bank after 43 years.
He served in the U.S. Army, was recalled to active duty during the Berlin Wall crisis, and was a 32nd-degree Mason. He was a member and deacon of...
John Alm Olsen
Dec 5, 2024
John Alm Olsen, age 95, passed away December 5, 2024 in Ocean Springs, MS. His family has chosen to have John cremated and are at this time not planning any services. Riemann Family Funeral Home, West Jackson County, is handling the arrangements.
Larry Dean Savage
Dec 5, 2024
Larry Dean Savage, age 75, passed away on December 5, 2024 in Ocean Springs.
He was a resident of Woolmarket, and was born on June 6, 1949, in Prentiss, MS to loving parents, Howard and Doris Savage.
He leaves behind many loving family members, including his loving wife of 48 years, Vicki Savage; his two children, Larry Savage Jr. and Melissa Savage;...
Joy L Raymond
Dec 5, 2024
Joy Lee Whittington Raymond, age 87, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at Kare Med Personal Care Home in Ocean Springs, MS, after a year of declining health.
Born on January 23, 1937, in Brookhaven, Mississippi, to the late Lucien Shelby Whittington, Sr. and Margaret Whittington. Joy was of Methodist faith. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in education...
Vernon Keith Sullivan
Dec 4, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announced the passing of Vernon Keith Sullivan, a loving father, grandfather, brother and friend. Has laid to rest on December 4, 2024 at Memorial Hospital, in Gulfport, Mississippi, at the age of 71.
He was preceded in death by his parents Johnnie Hurshel Sullivan, and Velmer Vernell Sullivan along with his uncle, Carl Ladner,...
Robert Earl White
Dec 4, 2024
Robert Earl White, 70, of Biloxi, Mississippi passed away on December 4th, 2024 in Mobile, AL. Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport is assisting the family.
Thomas Melvin Swensen
Dec 4, 2024
Thomas Melvin Swensen, 77, of Diamondhead, MS passed away December 4th, 2024. Riemann Family Funeral Home, Pass Christian is assisting the family.
MSgt James Harold Barton
Dec 4, 2024
MSgt James Harold Barton, USAF, Retired, age 94, of Gulfport, passed away on December 4, 2024.
Mr. Barton was preceded in death by his loving wife of 32 years, Sue Atkinson Barton; his parents, Dave Barton and Alma Barton.
Survivors include 2 daughters, Pam Ladner (Steve) and Sharon Renee Savage; 2 sons, Butch Barton (Cindy) and Keith Barton (Donna); a grandson, Adam...
Carlos Robert "Bob" Meador Jr.
Dec 4, 2024
Carlos Robert “Bob” Meador Jr., 80 of Perkinston, MS passed away peacefully at his residence on December 4, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Bob was born on December 14, 1943 in Gulfport, MS to the late Carlos Robert Meador Sr & Mary Gottlich Meador. His preceded in death by his parents; step son, Steven Tillman; and a niece, Melissa...
Joyce Bennett Heran
Dec 4, 2024
Joyce Bennett Heran, age 71, passed away on December 4, 2024, in Ocean Springs, MS. A beloved resident of Tampa, Florida for over 40 years, she relocated to Ocean Springs four years ago.
Joyce graduated from King High School in Tampa and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Florida State University. She dedicated 5 years to the Peace Corps in...
Marilyn Stegall Petermann
Dec 2, 2024
Marilyn Stegall Petermann passed away December 2, 2024.
Marilyn was born in Gulfport, MS on May 10, 1936 on Mother’s Day, of which she was always proud! She graduated from Gulfport High School in 1954, and married Thomas Petermann, her “sweetie,” in January 1955.
Marilyn was predeceased by her husband of 66 years, Thomas; her daughter, Jan Woycke; her parents, Henry Clyde...
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