OBITUARIES
Claruth "Ruth" Ladner Hetherington
Jan 1, 2025
Claruth (Ruth) Ladner Hetherington, 92 years old of Long Beach, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2025. She was born in Gulfport on May 13, 1932 and was married for 61 years to Robert (Bob) Hetherington, who predeceased her by 20 years. They were the light of each other’s lives.
Claruth grew up in the Lizana Community next to Lizana...
Christine Conn
Jan 1, 2025
Mary Christine Conn, age 79, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, on January 1, 2025.
She was born in Pass Christian, Mississippi on April 8, 1945 and was a lifelong resident.
She was married in 1961 to Lucius “L.D.” Conn, Jr. and raised two daughters, Renee and Connie. Together they owned and operated Conn Construction Mechanical for 21 years, until Hurricane...
Debra Jean Rose
Dec 31, 2024
Debra J. Rose passed away peacefully on December 31, 2024, surrounded by an abundance of unconditional love from her family and friends.
When we think about Debra’s life, we think about all the good she has done. Debra was devout in her faith and deeply loved God. She lived a vibrant and compassionate life, always striving to help those around her....
Mabel Louise Reed
Dec 31, 2024
Mabel Louise Trantham Reed (Lou), age 92, passed away peacefully in Gulfport, Mississippi, on December 31, 2024. She was born to Florence and Milton on January 13, 1932, in Belzoni, Mississippi. She attended Belzoni High School where she was a majorette. Afterwards, she went to Ole Miss where she met the love of her life, Jack Reed. In 1951, she...
Robert Driver Luckey
Dec 30, 2024
Robert Driver Luckey, 84, passed away peacefully of natural causes on December 30, 2024. Born in Tynemouth in the north of England in 1941, and raised in nearby North Shields, Bob escaped the Blitz by spending the war years in the rural town of Carrshield, where his mother, Rebecca, passed away. After the war, his father, Capt. Robert T. Luckey,...
Delores Ann Crutcher Alexander
Dec 29, 2024
Delores Ann Crutcher Alexander, age 85, of Pass Christian, MS passed away December 29, 2024, in Gulfport, MS.
She was preceded in death by parents, Robert Crutcher and Linnie Hartsell Muesall; husband, Salvador David Alexander; one brother, Edward Muesall; children, Leonard Allen, Carol Allen, Diane Allen, and Terry Gilmore.
Delores was born in Nashville, Tennessee to Robert and Linnie Crutcher. Delores was...
Jimmy Van Dyke
Dec 29, 2024
Jimmy Roger VanDyke transitioned to be with the Lord on December 29th, 2024 ,following a life of service to others. He was 86 years old.
Jimmy is preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Betty Jane (Stanley) VanDyke, father, George Carl VanDyke and mother, Virginia Mae (Deal) VanDyke, one sister, Carol Keen, and one brother, George Carl (Sonny) VanDyke,...
Terry Woodrow Strickland
Dec 29, 2024
Terry Woodrow Strickland, a cherished figure on the Gulf Coast, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2024, in Gulfport, Mississippi, at the age of 76. Born on February 15, 1948, in Dade City, Florida, Terry's journey through life was marked by his dedication to family, business, and a love for the open waters and speed.
Commencing his career in car business...
Billy Ray Osborne
Dec 28, 2024
Billy Ray Osborne, born on July 26, 1973, in New Orleans, LA, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2024, in Long Beach, MS.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Veronica Ortiz; father, Jimmy Osborne; and nephew, Alijah Osborne.
Billy is survived by his devoted companion, best friend, and soulmate, Jennifer Favre; daughter, Gabrielle Anne Osborne; stepdaughter, Kaylen Smith; brothers, James...
David Haroldo Quezada
Dec 28, 2024
David Haroldo Quezada, 67, of Biloxi passed away in Gulfport on December 28th, 2024. Arrangements are private with Riemann Family Funeral Home, Biloxi, assisting the family.
James Doyle Tynes
Dec 28, 2024
James Doyle Tynes, of Gulfport, passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at the age of 88.
Mr. Tynes was born September 3, 1936, in Poplarville, MS. He had been a resident of the MS Gulf Coast since 1970. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Lyman. He retired from Singing River Hospital in Pascagoula after 30 years of...
Jane Lewis Blanton
Dec 27, 2024
Jane Lewis Blanton, a dedicated educator, passed away on December 27, 2024. She leaves behind a legacy that will not be forgotten, having shaped the minds and hearts of countless students during her 34 years at Pass Christian Elementary School, from 1976 to 2010.
Jane's academic journey began earnestly, graduating from Gulfport High School in the class of 1972. She continued...
Rev. Dr. John B. Switzer
Dec 27, 2024
The Rev. Dr. John Benton Switzer passed away peacefully at home, on December 27, 2024. Born on July 17, 1960, he was a lifelong resident of Ocean Springs and a twelve-year student of Ocean Springs School District. He was a long-time member of Troop 210 of the Boy Scouts of America, where he learned about the importance of patriotism, service,...
Frank Eugene LoPresto
Dec 27, 2024
Frank Eugene LoPresto, age 90, of Long Beach, passed away on December 27, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Minnie Hyatt LoPresto; his parents, Salvatore “Sam” LoPresto and Jennie Barrale LoPresto; his siblings, Sam LoPresto, Jr, Paul LoPresto, Louis LoPresto, Lawrence LoPresto, Marion LoPresto, Joseph LoPresto, Mary LoPresto, and Margaret Maxey.
He is survived by his daughter, Lisa LoPresto...
Rebecca Ingram
Dec 27, 2024
Rebecca Ann Ingram, age 67 of D’Iberville, entered into eternal rest on Friday, December 27, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband of 40 years, Anthony Ingram; her brother, Jim Jones; and her fur baby, Carmen.
She is survived by her son, Ronny (Trina) Thompson; sister, Patty (Tony) Stubbs; brothers, Steve Jones and Andy (Diane) Jones; and...
Dr. Llewellyn "Lew" Powell
Dec 26, 2024
Dr. Llewellyn “Lew” Powell, 75, of Southaven, Mississippi passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024.
Born in Alexandria, Virginia on December 26, 1949, Lew moved to Mississippi as a young child—first to Jackson and later to Laurel where he graduated from R. H. Watkins High School in 1968. After graduating from Jones County Junior College in 1970, Lew attended Millsaps College...
Kathleen Cox
Dec 26, 2024
Kathleen Cox, 78 of Gulfport, MS passed away on December 26, 2024 at Memorial Hospital. She was born on March 6, 1946 in Hartford, Connecticut to the late Charles & Rosemary Baker. Kathleen is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Leo Cox; sister, Susan Tabony; and nephew, Scott Tabony.
Kathleen grew up in Hartford, Connecticut and with her father in...
Tristan Shoemake
Dec 26, 2024
Tristan David Roy Shoemake, a 16-year-old resident of Saucier, MS passed away on December 26, 2024, in Gulfport, MS.
Tristan attended Harrison Central High School and earned his High School Diploma at the age of 15, and was accepted to MGCCC Perkinston Campus in the spring of 2025, after scoring a 32 on his ACT test. Tristan’s dream was to join...
Rita Ann Fariello
Dec 26, 2024
Rita Ann Fariello, born on February 7, 1951, in Bronx, NY, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2024, in Long Beach, Mississippi.
A full obituary notice will be published in the coming days.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Long Beach is proud to be serving the Fariello family. Please share memories and photos at www.RiemannFamily.com.
William Turnage
Dec 25, 2024
William Turnage, age 87, entered into eternal rest on December 25, 2024.
Full tribute to be posted soon.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is honored to serve the Turnage family.
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