OBITUARIES

Raymond Skinner

Jan 22, 2021

Raymond Joseph Skinner passed away Friday, January 22, 2021 at the age of 90.

Raymond celebrated life, had many adventures and loved to tell his stories. Raymond was a native of Biloxi and built his home in Gulfport. He was a Korean War veteran and was honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy as a Petty Officer/Electronic Mate-...

Richard Colwell

Jan 22, 2021

MSgt Richard E. Colwell, U.S. Army, Ret., age 83, of Gulfport, passed away on January 22, 2021. He was preceded in death by his father, Cecil Colwell; his mother, Barbara Colwell; a brother, Jimmy Colwell; and a sister, Eileen McCauley. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Hannelore Colwell; 2 sons, Mark R. Colwell and his wife...

Grace Phillips

Jan 22, 2021

Grace Elizabeth Bowman Phillips, 83, of Long Beach, MS passed away on January 22, 2021 at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport, MS. A private graveside ceremony will be held on February 8, 2021 at Biloxi National Cemetery in Biloxi, MS.

Grace was born in Fair Haven Township, MI on July 17, 1937 to the late Henry Philip Bowman...

Larry Morgan, Sr.

Jan 21, 2021

Larry Brady Morgan, Sr., age 84, passed away Thursday, January 21, 2021. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kay Marie Morgan; son, Larry Brady Morgan, Jr.; parents, Chester and Beatrice Morgan; brother, Richard Morgan; mother and father-in-law, Marion “Babe” Pettis and E. W. Pettis. Larry is survived by children, Debbie Coulter (Ron) of Forest, MS, and Holly...

Charles Rogers

Jan 21, 2021

Charles T. Rogers, age 90, of Gulfport, passed away on January 21, 2021. Mr. Rogers was born in Columbia to Earl and Edna Louise White Rogers. He served in the Unites States Air Force and was retired from the Gulfport Police Department. He was an avid Saints fan. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Charlyne Necaise...

Timothy White

Jan 21, 2021

Timothy Alan “Timmy” White age 33 a resident of Vancleave and native of the St. Martin community, passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2021. Timmy was preceded in death by his grandfather, Wyatt D. White; great-grandmother, Nora L. White; and his uncle, Brian Suggs. He is survived by his loving wife of over 7 years, Heather “Nikki” White; his father,...

Lillian Gavins

Jan 21, 2021

Lillian Sullivan Gavins age 93, was born Lillian Ann Chubb on June 23, 1926 in Miami, FL. She married Burnis Brewer Sullivan on December 26, 1942 and they were married for over 20 years before he passed away. She was preceded in death by her husband’s, Burnis Sullivan, and her second husband, Raymond Gavins; She is survived by her children,...

Gerry Seymour

Jan 21, 2021

Gerry Ameal Seymour age 75 of Biloxi, MS., passed away in Pascagoula, MS on January 21, 2021. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 13872 Lemoyne Blvd. West Jackson County is serving the family.

Celestine Riles

Jan 20, 2021

At the age of 82, Mrs. Celestine Riles, passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning, January 20, 2021, at her residence.

Celestine Wallace was born to George and Georgia Wallace on June 26, 1938 in Tullahassee, Oklahoma. She was raised on a farm with numerous brothers and sisters until the age of 10 at which time, the family...

Molly Hickerson

Jan 20, 2021

Molly Ann Davis Hickerson passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at the age of 72. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt. Molly was preceded in death by her father, Vollie M. Davis; mother, Jewell Odell Neal Davis; sister, Erma Davis Creel (“Sis”); brothers, Clayton (“Son”) and Everett (“Bo”) Davis; and nephews, Clay...

Charlotte Forsythe

Jan 20, 2021

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Charlotte Carter Forsythe, a true southern lady of deep faith, grace and charm, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Jan. 20, 2021. She was the daughter of Henry Morton Carter and Bessie Grubbs Carter and was born at...

Cathy Powell

Jan 20, 2021

Ms. Cathy Ainsworth Powell passed away on January 20th, 2021 in Gulfport, MS. Cathy was a native and lifelong resident of Biloxi, MS and graduated from Biloxi High School in 1969. Cathy began her career as a Respiratory Therapist in the early 1970’s at Howard Memorial Hospital and later obtained a degree in Respiratory Therapy from MGCCC. Cathy worked at...

Maria Velasquez Antunez

Jan 20, 2021

Maria Urvelina Velasques age 67of Catacamas, Honduras passed away on January 20, 2021 in Gulfport, MS A visitation was held for Maria at RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 13872 Lemoyne Blvd. in West Jackson County on Sunday, January 24, 2021 where friends and family gathered for a final goodbye before we sent her back to her family in her home country.

Robert Laswell

Jan 19, 2021

Bob Laswell, age 75 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on January 19, 2021. Bob faithfully served his country as a member of the U.S. Army. Bob was preceded in death by his loving wife of 50 years, Evelyn. He is survived by his son, Robert (Cathy), his daughter, Heidi; and grandsons, Zach (Kailyn) and Gage. He is missed....

Gerald "Jerry" Masterson

Jan 18, 2021

Dr. Gerald “Jerry” Sydney Masterson, 87, was born on June 20, 1933 in La Porte, IN. He had 14 brothers and sisters and was the youngest of the boys. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, pastor, and friend. Bro Jerry was called home to see his best friend Jesus and beautiful wife Hallelujah (Joyce), and his daughter, Charlene,...

John Malley

Jan 18, 2021

John Malley, 80, of Pass Christian, MS passed from this world to his heavenly home on January 18, 2021, following a losing struggle with mesothelioma. He was a man who loved people, loved to laugh, loved to play golf, and especially loved his wife, children, and grandchildren. Even more, he loved his Savior, Jesus Christ and served Him throughout...

Ervin Moore

Jan 18, 2021

Ervin Moore of Gulfport, Mississippi passed away on Jan 18, 2021. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Susan Shank

Jan 17, 2021

Susan Ann Shank, age 70, of Biloxi, passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2021.

Susan was a retired dispatcher with the City of Biloxi Police Department.  She loved and took care of all animals.

Susan was preceded in death by her father, John J. Bilicko, Sr.; her mother, Kathleen L. Swetman Bilicko; and her brother,...

Karen Holliman

Jan 17, 2021

Karen Ann Holliman, age 67, passed away on January 17, 2021 in Perkinston, MS. She was preceded in death by her parents, Latterer Norvell Montague and Shirley F. Nelson Montague; daughter, Shirley Holliman; and grandson, Austin Pratt. She leaves behind her husband, Ernest “Ernie” Holliman; three children, Ernest Holliman, Jr. (Anjelica), Joelene Pratt (Andrew), Nicholas “Nick” Holliman (Aerail); brother,...

Thanh Vu

Jan 17, 2021

Thanh Van Vu of Pass Christian, Mississippi passed away on Jan 17, 2021.  Among other family, survivors include his sons, Tony Vu (and family) from Long Beach and Billy Vu (and family) from Gulfport.

Services will be as follows:

Thursday, January 21, 2021, 5:00 - 7:00 PM, RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 19130 Commission Road, Long...