OBITUARIES
Johnnie Faye Aldridge Rafferty
Dec 22, 2025
Johnnie Faye Aldridge Rafferty, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to all, passed peacefully on Monday, December 22, 2025, at the age of 94.
Born in Iuka, Mississippi, Johnnie married her high school sweetheart, Harry Francis Rafferty, in 1950, the same year they graduated from Iuka High School. Together, they shared a life filled with love, laughter, and many U-Haul...
Jean Diane Walley Wilson Murphy
Dec 22, 2025
How does one go about summarizing someone's life, with giving justice to all of the nuances and monotonous days, mountain highs and valley lows, and yet, this is the task set before us. Jean 'Diane' Walley Wilson Murphy entered the presence of the Lord on Monday, December 22, 2025, due to complications of Parkinson's disease. Diane was born in Waynesboro,...
Jane (Jinky) Sohm-Underwood
Dec 21, 2025
Jane “Jinky” Sohm-Underwood
(April 7, 1942 – December 21, 2025)
Jane, lovingly known as “Jinky,” was the heart of her family and a light in the lives of all who knew her. Though she experienced great loss, including her parents, her beloved husband George, and her son Doug, Jinky met life with grace, strength, and an open heart. Her love for others...
Mary Sue Garner
Dec 20, 2025
Mary Sue Garner (Walker), age 91, passed away on December 20, 2025, after a courageous three-year battle with cancer. As slowly as the disease tested her body and determination, in the end, it showed her mercy, taking her quickly and peacefully with her family by her side.
Born on December 8, 1934, in Burlington, Iowa, Mary Sue was known for her...
George Wallace Shepard
Dec 20, 2025
George Wallace Shepard, 67, of Kiln, Mississippi, passed away on December 20, 2025. He was born in Greenville, Mississippi, on March 18, 1958, moved to Slidell in 1974, and then to Kiln in 2000.
He owned Shepard Carpet Solutions for many years, working in South Louisiana and Mississippi. He enjoyed being out on the water, attending baseball games, and riding his...
Elizabeth Francis Noble
Dec 20, 2025
Elizabeth Francis Noble, a cherished soul and beloved matriarch, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2025, in Gulfport, Mississippi, at the age of 73. Born on June 11, 1952, in Detroit, Michigan, Elizabeth led a life filled with faith, love, and an unwavering commitment to her family.
Throughout her life, Elizabeth embraced the dual roles of a devoted Biblical mother and...
Peggy Diane Scarbrough Hayes
Dec 20, 2025
Peggy Diane Scarbrough Hayes, a resident of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, passed away on December 20, 2025, at the age of 69. Born on November 29, 1956, in Mobile, Alabama, Peggy spent her life devoted to her family and her passions, leaving a rich legacy of love and dedication.
Throughout her career, Peggy was a talented hairstylist for over 30 years, with...
Lau Duong
Dec 20, 2025
Mr. Lau Duong, age 73, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025 in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. Duong was born on April 22, 1952 in Vietnam. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sang Lau and Ty Hoang.
Duong is survived by his wife, Ren Hoang, his two children Cam Nguyet Lau, Phuong Hoang Lau, five grandchildren; and 2 great...
Leslee Ruth
Dec 19, 2025
Leslee Ruth of Hancock County passed away Friday, December 19, 2025.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.
Craig Roney
Dec 19, 2025
Craig Roney, age 52, of Ocean Springs, passed away Friday, December 19, 2025.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.
Donna C. Martin
Dec 19, 2025
Donna Ann C. Martin, age 74, of Waveland, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025.
She is preceded in death by her parents Herbert and Avis Cowart; and one brother, Herbert Cowart, Jr.
Donna is survived by her husband of 20 years, Robert Martin; her children, David Andrew Prince (Brett), and Daniel Prince (Sarah); her siblings, Jennifer Lusk (Hal), and Abby Sharpe;...
Pauline E. Kelly
Dec 19, 2025
Pauline Kelly, age 88, passed away on December 19, 2025, in Gulfport, Mississippi.
Pauline was preceded in death by her husband who passed on November 17, 2025, John Kelly; and her son, Norman Fulmer. She is survived by her son, Rick Fulmer; her sister, Karen Cook; and her grandchildren, John Fulmer, Thomas Fulmer, Norman Fulmer and Bobby Fulmer.
Pauline was a native...
Walter F. Stovall
Dec 18, 2025
Vietnam War veteran Mr. Walter F. Stovall, age 79, passed away on December 18, 2025, at USA Hospital in Mobile, Alabama. He was born on June 26, 1946, in Pascagoula, Mississippi, to Willie Bilbo and Emma Jones Bilbo.
Walter was a lifelong resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. He attended Bluff Creek Elementary School in Vancleave, Keys High School in Ocean...
Edith Nogueira Strom
Dec 18, 2025
Mrs. Edith Nogueira Strom, age 90, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025 in Vancleave, Mississippi.
Edith was born on January 19, 1935 in Jacksonville, Florida to parents, Joe Nogueira and Laura “Leola” Thomas. She attended Edison Community College in Fort Meyers, FL, and Syracuse University – Krause College of Music. Her career as a musician spanned over 35 years, working...
Margaret Cumberland Noble
Dec 17, 2025
Margaret Cumberland Noble, age 86 of Ocean Springs, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 58 years, Jason Noble, Sr., her parents, Welton Cumberland and Sadie Rice; her daughter, Valerie Favre; and her siblings, Juanita Douso, Lee Kurtzberg, James Cumberland and J.W. Cumberland.
Margaret is survived by her children, Deborah (Thomas) Lundy...
George K. Boatner Jr
Dec 17, 2025
George K. Boatner Jr, age 69, entered into eternal rest on December 17, 2025.
Services will be private.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is honored to serve the Boatner / Marcello family.
Rita Muhs Barrau
Dec 17, 2025
Rita Muhs Barrau, 104, of Bay St. Louis, MS passed away December 17, 2025.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Waveland is assisting the family.
Elizabeth Ann Ward Schafer
Dec 16, 2025
Elizabeth Ann Ward Schafer, lovingly known as Betty Ann, was born on March 12, 1937, in New Orleans, Louisiana. She departed from this world on December 16, 2025, in Gulfport, Mississippi, leaving behind a legacy of love, dedication, and warmth.
Throughout her life, Betty Ann devoted herself to creating a nurturing home for her family. Her unparalleled commitment was evident not...
Sharon Kaye Waggoner
Dec 16, 2025
Mrs. Sharon Kaye Waggoner (née Jenkins), age 77, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2025, in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Born on October 11, 1948, in Pike County, Ohio, she lived a life marked by devotion to her family and a deep appreciation for the simple joys that brought her happiness.
Sharon was the wife of Raymond Waggoner and a mother to...
Doreen Lenora Atwell
Dec 16, 2025
Doreen Lenora Atwell, a beloved mother, sister, and grandmother, passed away on December 16, 2025. She will be remembered for her deep love for her family, particularly her cherished grandchildren.
Doreen was born to Robert and Leona Davison and grew up surrounded by family, fostering strong relationships that lasted throughout her life. She took great pride in watching her children grow...
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