OBITUARIES

Robert Reyer

Jun 2, 2021

Robert Wallace Reyer, age 50 of Gulfport, passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2021. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at Free Church of God Cemetery, 13870 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Gulfport, is serving the family.

James Ginn

Jun 2, 2021

James R. Ginn, retired Senior Vice President and former Director for Hancock Bank, now known as Hancock Whitney Bank, age 79 and of Diamondhead, MS, passed away on Wednesday, June 2nd, 2021, in New Orleans, LA.

James was born in Meridian, MS, on June 8th, 1941.  James attended Bay St Louis High School, Pearl River Community College,...

James Knowlton

Jun 1, 2021

James R. Knowlton, Jr., age 79 of Gulfport, passed away on Tuesday, June 1, 2021. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Gulfport, is serving the family.

Timothy Sison

Jun 1, 2021

Timothy Ray Sison, age 51 of Enterprise, MS, formerly of Gulfport, MS, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday June 1, 2021.

At the time of Timmy's untimely death, he was the current Director of the Lauderdale County Department of History and Archives located in Meridian, MS.

Timmy was born in Gulfport, MS, on January 22, 1970;...

Alma Stapleton

Jun 1, 2021

Alma "Pat" Stapleton, age 61, of Gulfport, passed away Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at her home. She was preceded in death by parents, Elmer and Octavia Shelby; her maternal and paternal grandparents; brothers, David Dodd, Wayne Shelby, Elmer Shelby, Delmar "Will" Shelby; sister, Thelma "Sista" Kyles; husband Charles "Papa Smurt" Stapleton; former spouse Mr. Carr; and a special friend,...

Mark King

Jun 1, 2021

Mark Wayne King, age 68 of Gulfport, passed away on June 01, 2021. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport is serving the family. An online guestbook may be signed, and condolences and photos shared at www.riemannfamily.com

John Menasco

May 31, 2021

John Clifton Menasco, age 75, died on May 31, 2021 after a short illness. John was born on March 23, 1946 in Mobile, Alabama. He was the son of Bessie B Cox Menasco and John Dan Menasco. He graduated from Theodore High School in 1963. John serviced in the Merchant Marines during the Vietnam war and afterward worked on...

Dr. Gary Goulet

May 31, 2021

Dr. Gary M. Goulet, a lifelong resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast, passed away on Monday, May 31 surrounded by his loving family and beloved wife of 50 years, Christine, at his home.

He was predeceased by his parents, Adrian Gerhard Goulet and Barbara Cusson Goulet of Long Beach.

Gary was a Chiropractor who was...

Debbie Davis

May 31, 2021

Debbie Davis, 63, beloved Wife, Sister, Mother and Grandmother, was called to her eternal resting place on May 31, 2021. She entered this world on April 5, 1958 in Murfreesboro, TN. She was a long time resident of Biloxi, MS. She was also an Air Force Veteran. Born to Archie and Doreen Riddle. She is survived by her husband Fred...

James Shows

May 31, 2021

James Rickey Shows, age 63 of Gulfport, passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021. He was a native of Brewton, AL. He was preceded in death by his father, Joe Shows. James is survived by his mother, Mary Lois Jackson; his children, Carla Payton, Brandi Shows, Lil Rickey Shows, and Ashley Shows Baker (Bobby); siblings, Melvin Emmons (Sherry), Brenda Grabel...

Necia Utz

May 30, 2021

"Miz Necie" was the daughter of Albury and Irene Dawson. Born in Dunedoo, a small hamlet 100 miles NW of Sydney, Australia on January 2nd, 1923. She was the middle child of 5 - Reginald, Myrtle, Necia and twins Pheoebe and Namoi. She outlived them all. The angels came for her in her sleep, in the wee hours of...

Arthur DuBois

May 30, 2021

On Sunday, May 30, 2021, Arthur E. DuBois, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend passed away at the age of 70. Art was born on March 27, 1951 in Goshen, NY, to Edward and Anna M. DuBois. He served in the United States Army for 14 years and was a Vietnam Veteran. He worked driving trucks and cement...

Billy Holmes

May 30, 2021

Billy Laroy Holmes, age 87, of Diamondhead, MS, passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2021 in Gulfport, MS. Mr. Holmes was born January 7, 1934 in Graham, TX. He graduated from Breckenridge High School in 1951. He attended Tarleton State University in Stephenville, TX (ROTC) then transferred to North Texas University in Denton, TX and earned his bachelor’s degree...

Danny Bryant

May 30, 2021

Lorra Singh

May 30, 2021

Miss Lorra Singh, age 42, passed away at her home in Gulfport on May 30, 2021. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport is assisting the family with arrangements.

Jules Pepperman

May 29, 2021

Jules Fred Pepperman, age 73 of Poplarville, passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2021. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Gulfport, is serving the family.

Esther Berumen

May 29, 2021

Esther Ida Berumen, age 95 of Biloxi, passed away on May 29, 2021. She was a native of California and went to Catholic Grade and High Schools where she was recognized by the Nuns and received the "Book Worm Award" for reading the most books. Esther was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Candelaria and Inez Garcia; her...

Doris Austin

May 28, 2021

Doris Earlin Austin, age 69, of Moss Point, passed away on Friday, May 28, 2021. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Lemoyne Blvd, is serving the family.

Anthony Marengo

May 27, 2021

Anthony "Tony" James Marengo, age 91, passed away on May 27, 2021 in Carriere, Mississippi.

He is preceded in death by his parents Lukey Marengo and Mabel Marengo; wife, Rayma Dell Phelps Marengo; brothers Alvin Marengo, E.J. Marengo and Lukey Marengo; sister, Mary Rotundo; and stepfather Papa Nick.

Survivors include two sons, Anthony J. Marengo...

Sarah Gust

May 27, 2021

Sarah Marshall Gust, 87, passed away May 27, 2021, at the USA Medical Center in Mobile, AL. Mrs. Sarah was born in Eupora on April 11, 1934, the daughter of the late James Arthur and Mabel Womack Marshall. She has lived in Gulfport most of her life. She was retired from AT&T Telephone Company where she was an operator...