OBITUARIES

Sgt. Paul Reed, Sr.

Aug 10, 2021

Sgt. Paul Edward Reed, U.S. Army, Ret, age 63, of Long Beach, passed away peacefully at home on August 10, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert L. Reed, Jr and Lenora LaRosa Reed; 2 sisters, Ida Reed Gates and Carol Reed Willard; and a brother, Robert L. Reed, III.

He is...

Mary Anna Loftus

Aug 10, 2021

It is with sadness that we announce the death of our beloved mother and matriarch, Mary Anna Loftus. She died surrounded by family at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Madeleine and Charles Morton.

She was an only child born to john R. and Mary Doris Wuller (nee Doling) in Tulsa, OK.  She grew up in...

Jean Halterlein

Aug 10, 2021

Heaven has welcomed another angel home.  Mrs. Bernie “Jean” Halterlein left this earth on Tuesday, August 10, at her home with family by her side.

Jean was born and raised in Hancock County, MS and graduated high school at St. Joseph in Pass Christian, MS.  She then earned her Nursing Degree at Hotel Dieu School of Nursing...

Harry "Hob" Blanton, Sr.

Aug 9, 2021

Harry O. Blanton, Sr., age 63, passed away Monday, August 9, 2021 in Gulfport.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Louise Blanton; sisters, Sherry Blanton Bahm, and Debbie Blanton; and brother, Victor Blanton.

Harry is survived by his wife of 17 years, but together 28 years, Wanda Henley Blanton; children, Corrine...

Kathy Kosier

Aug 9, 2021

Kathy Baker Kosier, age 72, passed away on August 9, 2021 in Gulfport, Mississippi.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Randall Kosier; parents, English and Hazel Baker; and siblings, Marvella Roan, Lavada Kay Richardson, Calvin Baker, Lora Maebarrick and Frank Baker.

Survivors include her son Johnny Bradford Kosier (Tammy) of Biloxi; and...

Lorraine Graft

Aug 9, 2021

Lorraine Ursula (Motto) Marto Worsley Graft, 81, of Diamondhead, MS. passed away Monday, August 9,

2021, at her son’s home in Slidell, LA. A private ceremony will be held Monday, August 16, 2021, at

Riemann Family Funeral Homes, in Pass Christian, MS. Interment will be held in Greenwood Cemetery in

New Orleans, LA....

Vickie Champ

Aug 9, 2021

Vickie Lynn Champ, age 65, passed away on August 9, 2021 in Pascagoula, MS. She was a lifelong resident of Gulfport.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Dewey and Ollie Champ; and brothers, John Champ and Dewey Champ, Jr.

Survivors include her husband of 10 years, Richard Craft; brother Kenny M. Champ; and...

Dylan Boyd

Aug 9, 2021

Dylan David Boyd, age 23, of Long Beach, passed away on Monday, August 9, 2021.

Riemann Family Funeral Home, Long Beach, is serving the family.

Fredrick Meyer

Aug 8, 2021

Fredrick Francis Meyer, age 42 of Omaha, passed away on Sunday, August 8, 2021.

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

Brian Ostavitz, Jr.

Aug 8, 2021

Brian Ostavitz, Jr., age 22, of Long Beach, MS, passed away on Sunday, August 8, 2021.

Brian was born January 12, 1999 in Youngstown, Ohio and has been a resident of Long Beach, MS. He attended Harrison Central High School, and he worked as a Technician in Fiber Optics. Brian enjoyed his outdoors, fishing, kayaking and the...

Ellen Simmons

Aug 8, 2021

Ellen Venita Simmons, age 63, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones, on Sunday, August 8, 2021.

Ellen was a graduate of D’Iberville High School.  She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in D’Iberville, and if you ever had the jambalaya at the annual bazaar, then you know she made...

Harvey Kutcher

Aug 8, 2021

Harvey Kutcher, age 92 of Gulfport, passed away on Sunday, August 8, 2021. Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, assisted the family.

Peggy McFadden

Aug 8, 2021

Peggy Diane Dedeaux McFadden passed away on Sunday, August 8, 2021 in Gulfport, MS.

Peggy was born in Poplarville, MS and was a longtime resident of Harrison County, MS. She retired as a civil servant as a supply specialist with the U S Navy.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur C. McFadden;...

Virginia Powell

Aug 8, 2021

Virginia Elizabeth Powell, 60, of Saucier, MS passed away Sunday August 8th, 2021, at St Joesph's Hospice Care Hospital, Gulfport Ms.

A private service will be held Sunday September 12, 2021 at James Hill Park, 1900 Switzer Road,  Gulfport Ms 39507 @ 2pm. Contact Carmen Fenton (228)547-6426.

In lieu of flowers , memorials may be...

Daniel Lacey

Aug 8, 2021

Daniel Jay “Dan” Lacey, 86, died Sunday, August 8, 2021 at his home in Biloxi, MS. He was a 48-year resident of d’Iberville and Biloxi after being transferred from Tampa, FL to Keesler Air Force Base in June 1973.

Dan was born on April 25, 1935 to Clarence and Ruth (Kube) Lacey at home in Grant County,...

Dean Cook

Aug 8, 2021

Howard Dean Cook, age 59 of Woolmarket, went to join our Lord on August 8th, 2021, surrounded by his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred Cook and Evelyn Bixler-Cook; and four brothers David Cook, Charles Cook, Ronald Cook and Robert Cook.

Dean leaves behind his loving wife of 29 years, Rhonda...

Kevin Eleuterius

Aug 8, 2021

Kevin Neal Eleuterius, age 63, passed away on Sunday, August 8, 2021, after a 5 month courageous battle with brain lymphoma.  He was born on December 7, 1957 in Biloxi to Lemuel “Cooksie” and Mary Eleuterius.

Kevin worked for Mississippi Power Company for 43 years.  Prior to his time at the Power Company, he worked with his...

Samantha Gibbons

Aug 7, 2021

Samantha Brook "Sam" Gibbons, age 32, of Long Beach, passed away on Saturday, August 7, 2021, at home. Samantha was preceded in death by her pawpaw, Jon M. Freeman, Sr.; her aunt, Ginger Freeman Chichester; and her cousin, Aaron Newbaker. She is survived by her daughter, Zoey Caroline Gibbons of Long Beach; her parents, Kerry Freeman Cameron and Dennis Wayne...

St. Joseph Doan Pham

Aug 7, 2021

St. Joseph Doan Ngoc Pham, age 68, of Gulfport, passed away on August 7, 2021.

Arrangements are pending at the Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport

Joseph Gurneck, Jr.

Aug 7, 2021

Joseph Martin Gurneck, Jr. age 83, of Long Beach, MS, passed away on August 7, 2021.

Joseph was born in Pittsburg, PA, and a resident of Long Beach, MS.  He received his associate degree in Industrial Electronics, associate degree in Science, and a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics.  Joseph served in the U.S. Army and the National...