OBITUARIES
Martha Hart
Aug 5, 2020
Martha Nell Maxwell Hart, 73, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother passed away peacefully Wednesday August 5, 2020 at home surrounded by loved ones.
Martha was preceded in death by her mother and father, William A. “Sam” Maxwell and Nellie Russ Maxwell; her paternal grandparents, James M. Maxwell and Bessie Gates Maxwell; her maternal grandparents, Charles A. Russ,...
James Strong
Aug 5, 2020
Heaven came alive with music on August 5, 2020, as we lost an amazing musician, husband, father, and brother, as Mr. James A. “Tony” Strong passed away at the age of 63 after a four-year battle with throat cancer.
Tony was born May 1, 1957, in Jackson, MS, the son of the late Joseph Robert and Mary...
Tor Bakken
Aug 5, 2020
Our dear family member Tor Bakken passed away peacefully at his home in Diamondhead, Ms on Wednesday, August 5, 2020. He was preceded in death by his father, Captain Endre Bakken; and his mother, Lotte Langvoll Bakken. Tor leaves behind his wife of 30 years, Kinta McCall Bakken; their 3 sons, Sean, Scott and Michael; his brother, Endre Leo Bakken;...
Dorothy Mizak
Aug 4, 2020
Dorothy May Mizak, age 96 of Gulfport, passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2020.
RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport, is serving the family.
Daniel Mason
Aug 3, 2020
Daniel Mason, age 57 of Gulfport, passed away on Monday, August 3, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ronald and Joan Mason; a sister, Janet Richardson; and a brother, Victor Mason. Daniel is survived by his children, Rebecca and Jon Mason; siblings, Doug Mason (Brenda), and Catherine Windom (Gary); brother in law, Brent Robinson; sister in...
Sterling Demoss
Aug 3, 2020
Sterling David Demoss, age 2 of Gulfport, passed away Monday, August 3, 2020. He is survived by his parents, brothers and sisters. Sterling loved the outdoors and is considered a "guys, guy" even at his young age. He enjoyed playing with tools and riding the four wheeler. A celebration of Sterling's life will be held at 2 PM on...

Arthur Owen
Aug 3, 2020
Steve Owen, age 75, passed away on August 3, 2020 in Gulfport, MS. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jim Owen and Versie Tabb; daughter, Darlene; and brother, Ronnie. Left behind to cherish is memory include his wife, Ann Owen; children, Denise, Traci, Andrea, and Ryan; brothers, Jerry and Mike; and sisters, Marcia, Susie and Laura. Steve was...
James Hannah
Aug 2, 2020
James “Jimmy” Ohrmund Hannah Jr. March 6, 1950 – August 2, 2020. Jimmy died while vacationing Biloxi MS. Jimmy was born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama and attended Tuscaloosa County High School graduating in 1968. On March 6, 1969, he entered the United States Air Force as an Aerospace Ground Equipment Mechanic, retiring as a Master Sergeant after 22 years. He...
Seo Tran
Aug 2, 2020
It is with great sadness that the family of Seo Tran announces her passing on Sunday, August 2, 2020 at the age of 88 years. Prior to relocating to live with her youngest daughter in New York for the last 10 years, Mrs. Tran was a long time resident of the MS Gulf Coast for 25 years. She was a...
Robert Shore
Aug 2, 2020
Robert “Bob” Shore, Sr, age 85, of Biloxi, Mississippi passed away on Sunday, August 2,2020.
Bob was born in 1935 in Silverhill, Alabama to Katherine and Emil Shore. He was stationed many places with the US Air Force. He and his wife Dot settled in Biloxi, where they have lived since 1973.
After high school...
Theresa Doyle
Aug 2, 2020
Theresa Marie Doyle, age 52, of Long Beach, passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2020. She was preceded in death by her mother, Chris Jean Nyholm; her father, Robert Craft; her sister, Jamey Dingo; and her brother, Jeffery Craft. Theresa is survived by her husband of 19 years, Edward J. Doyle; her children, Raymond (Connie) Obillo, Debbie Doyle, Benjamin...
Cecile Woodcock
Aug 1, 2020
Cecile Maxine Broussard Woodcock, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, age 78, of Gulfport, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2020. Cecile was born on December 6, 1941 in New Orleans, LA to Joseph Broussard and Wilda Broussard. She married her husband, Harold Woodcock on August 1, 1964 and spent her life surrounded by family and loved ones who...
Terry Raley
Aug 1, 2020
Terry James “Tiger” Raley, Sr., RPh, age 79, passed into the arms of his Savior August 1, 2020. Terry was born in Houma, LA, on August 25, 1940 to Calvin David Raley and Myrtle Trahan Raley Brentz. Raised in Biloxi, MS, Terry was a 1958 graduate of Biloxi High School where he was a member of the National Honor...
Bernadette Tolson
Aug 1, 2020
Bernadette Theresa Levens Tolson, age 60, of Long Beach, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2020. She was preceded in death by her father, James E “Gene” Levens, Jr; her paternal grandparents, James E. “Dick” Levens, Sr and Bernadette Austin Levens; her maternal grandparents. Theresa Dauro and Leo Schepens; her mother & father-in-law, James Joseph and Patricia Ann Tolson;...
Mary Brunson
Aug 1, 2020
Mary Brunson age 96, passed away on August 1, 2020. She was born September 10, 1923 in Ellisville, Miss. She was the youngest of three children born to Bertie Collins Thornton and George Brooks Thornton. Mary grew up in Ellisville, Miss. where she attended school, graduating from Ellisville High School with honors and the University of Southern Mississippi with...
David Carver
Jul 31, 2020
David Wayne Carver (lovingly known as Dae Dae to his grandchildren), 55, of Bay St. Louis, MS, went home to the Lord on July 31, 2020. David was born November 16, 1964, in Gulfport, MS, and was a lifelong resident of Bay St. Louis. He loved nature and spent his youth on the water, which led to him becoming...
David Carver
Jul 31, 2020
Age 55, passed away Friday, July 31, 2020. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 9113 Kiln Delisle Rd., Pass Christian, MS is serving the family.
Juanita Redo
Jul 31, 2020
Juanita Stanford Redo, age 89, of Long Beach, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2020 in Gulfport.
Mrs. Redo was born on July 24, 1931 in Lineville, Alabama. She is the daughter of the late Earl and Mae Stanford, and the wife of the late John William Redo. Mrs. Redo was a resident of the MS Gulf...
Lillie Coleman
Jul 30, 2020
Lillie Mae “Billie” Coleman, age 88, died peacefully in her Gulfport home on Thursday, July 30, 2020.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Mary Lou Burt and Oscar Roach; and her daughter, Joan King. Joanie always told her family growing up that Momma sacrificed for her children and that she always tried to be the...
Raymond “Ray” Maldo, Sr.
Jul 30, 2020
Raymond “Ray” Warren Maldo, Sr., 89, of Saucier, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2020 at his residence.
Everyone loves Raymond was an understatement to anyone who knew or met him. He was widely known as “Big Ray” from LA. Born in New Orleans to Eulalie Berard and Nick Maldo, Ray was a resident of Chalmette, Louisiana...
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