OBITUARIES

Faye Collins

Aug 20, 2021

Doris “Faye J” Collins, age 85, of Long Beach, departed this life August 20, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Kenneth C. Collins, her parents, Emmett D. and Gladys Johnson, and a sister, Norma Jean Bullard.

She is survived by her son, Jeffrey C. Collins (Sindy), a brother, Travis...

Paul Liles

Aug 20, 2021

Paul Liles, age 60 of Lumberton, passed away on August 20, 2021, from Covid. He was born in Texas and was raised in a little town called Calico Rock, Arkansas.

He was preceded in death by his father, Bobbie Ray Liles; and two grandsons, Aaron Liles and Joseph Liles.

Paul leaves behind a wife, Alma...

Bettye Nevels Dunaway

Aug 20, 2021

Bettye Julia Wixson Nevels Dunaway, age 89, of Gulfport, passed away on Friday, August 20, 2021.

She was preceded in death by 2 husbands, Cecil Wayne “Pete” Nevels and Leon Evans Dunaway; a son, Patrick W. Nevels; her parents, Ralph Avon Wixson and Vera Inez Williams Wixson; and 4 siblings, Emily A. Crofford, Billee Avon Wixon, Clifton...

Miriam Berg

Aug 19, 2021

Berg, Miriam Ellen, departed this life for her eternal home in heaven on August 19, 2021.

Born January 24, 1957, in Benton Harbor, MI, Miriam spent her school years in Michigan and Milwaukee, WI. After two years of college at the University of Wisconsin, Green Bay, Miriam entered military service. She served 30 years in the United...

Mary Skinner

Aug 19, 2021

Mary Joyce Skinner passed away Thursday, August 19, 2021, at the age of 90.  Mary Joyce was born in Louisiana but lived most of her life on the Coast in Mississippi.  She and her husband Raymond built their home together in Gulfport where she resided until her death.  Mary Joyce was retired after 34 years of service with South...

Delite Bunn

Aug 18, 2021

Delite Rushing Bunn, of Gulfport MS, went to be with our Lord on August 18, 2021, at Singing River Hospital with her family by her side.

She retired from Pearl River Jr. College after working as a dorm mother for fifteen years in the women’s dorm. Delite was a proud resident of Poplarville, MS and loved calling...

Kenneth Schneider

Aug 18, 2021

CPO Kenneth Edward Schneider, USN, Ret., age 95 of Gulfport, passed away Wednesday, August 18, 2021.

He is survived by his son, Stan (Michelle) Schneider of Pensacola, FL, and his grandson, Kenneth L. (Stephanie) Schneider of Pensacola, FL.

Kenneth is a native of St. Louis, MO.  After high school, he joined the US Navy serving...

Angalene Fisher

Aug 18, 2021

Angalene Fisher, age 89, of Pass Christian, MS, passed away peacefully in her home August 18, 2021.

Angalene was born in Blue Springs, MS June 10, 1932. Angalene was the youngest of three daughters to a school teacher who was also a cotton farmer in Lee County, MS. She worked with her sisters in the cotton fields...

Cynthia Van Petten

Aug 18, 2021

Cynthia Ann Van Petten, age 65 of Gulfport, passed away on Wednesday, August 18, 2021.

RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Gulfport, is serving the family.

Laura Malley

Aug 18, 2021

Laura Ann Malley, age 58 of Gulfport, passed away on Wednesday, August 18, 2021. The Lord came to take her home to be with her Mom, where she knew she was waiting.

She was a native of Pass Christian and graduated from Hancock High School in 1980.

Laura was preceded in death by her father,...

Constance Light

Aug 18, 2021

Constance, better known as Connie, by people in Biloxi, passed away on August 18, 2021, at the age of 82.  She was born in Springfield, Ohio on June 21, 1939.  Connie was the beloved only child of Fred and Eleanore Haley, who preceded her in passing.  Connie will be reunited with her late husband, Keyolan George Light, who passed...

Carolyn Lohman

Aug 18, 2021

Carolyn Bower Lohman, age 86, of Diamondhead, MS, passed away on August 18, 2021, in Gulfport, MS.

Carolyn was a native of Williamsport, PA and graduated from Williamsport Area High School. She was a beautician in Pennsylvania and in Mississippi.  She was also an aerobics instructor in Mississippi.  In 1980 mom and dad built their house in...

Master Ah'Mir Simmons

Aug 18, 2021

Master Ah'Mir Zak'lan Simmons, was born on August 18, 2021, at Singing River Hospital in Gulfport and entered into the very presence of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ a short time afterwards.

RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport is assisting the family with arrangements.

James True

Aug 18, 2021

James Robert True, age 72 of Gulfport, passed away on Wednesday, August 18, 2021. Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.

Henry Tomasich

Aug 17, 2021

Henry Author Tomasich “Dodie”, 78 year-old resident of Kiln, Mississippi ,went home to be with our Lord and Savior on August 17, 2021.

Henry was born on January 20, 1943, in Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi. Henry married his wife, Mardell Tomasich on November 16, 1964. They shared 57 wonderful years together creating memories and a beautiful family....

Rebecca "Becky" Clemens

Aug 17, 2021

Rebecca (Becky) Parker Clemens, age 48, of Pass Christian, passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 2021, in Gulfport, MS.   She was a loving sister, wife, and, most of all, mother. She greeted everyone with love and grace and treated anyone who walked in the door as her own.

Becky graduated from Our Lady Academy High School in...

Donald Tichenor

Aug 17, 2021

Mr. Donald Dwayne Tichenor, age 55, of Pass Christian, passed away on August 17, 2021, at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport, MS.

RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport is assisting the family with arrangements.

Elizabeth Bracknell

Aug 16, 2021

Mrs. Elizabeth Michelle Bracknell, age 55, of Saucier, passed away on August 16, 2021, at Singing River Hospital in Ocean Springs, MS.

RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport is assisting the family with arrangements.

Patricia "Patsy" Williams

Aug 15, 2021

On Sunday, August 15th, 2021, Patricia Jean Williams, loving wife, mother, and grandmother passed at the age of 74 in Gulfport, MS to be with our Lord.

Patsy was born on May 18th, 1947 to Earnest “Buddy” Jakins Sr. and Imogen (Hitt) Jakins. She graduated from Ocean Springs High School in 1965.  She attended a local business...

Laura Fitzgerald

Aug 15, 2021

Laura Ann Fitzgerald, age 60, passed away Sunday, August 15, 2021. Riemann Family Funeral Home, 141 Hwy 90, Waveland served the family.