OBITUARIES
Matthew E. Starner
Aug 31, 2025
Matthew Edward Starner, age 67, of Gulfport, Mississippi, passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025, in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Matthew later made Gulfport his home, where he shared more than 30 wonderful years with his beloved wife, Lisa Starner.
Matthew proudly served in the United States Coast Guard, where he was awarded the Bronze Star for his courage...
John Shelton Rester
Aug 30, 2025
John Shelton Rester, age 64, of Gulfport, passed away on August 30, 2025.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.
James Edward Shields
Aug 30, 2025
James Edward Shields, born on January 11, 1942, in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, passed away on August 30, 2025, in Gulfport, Mississippi. A devoted husband, father, brother, and a distinguished veteran, he leaves behind a legacy of service and love that will be cherished by his family and friends.
James dedicated a significant portion of his life to military service, beginning his...
Evelyn Rose Richardson
Aug 30, 2025
Evelyn Rose Richardson, age 90, of Jackson, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Stanley and Olevia (Ladnier) Larkowski; her brother, Thomas Larkowski; her daughter, Donna Wade; and her grandson, Marshall Nicol.
Evelyn is survived by her daughters, Diane Atchison and Debbie Nicol; grandchildren, Misty Kluck, Elicia (Scott) King, and Thomas (Natalie) Ham;...
Charles "Chuck" Hill
Aug 29, 2025
Charles "Chuck" Hill, born on November 3, 1949, in Atlanta, Georgia, passed away on August 29, 2025, in Gulfport, Mississippi. A devoted husband, father, uncle, and friend, Chuck lived a full and vibrant life, leaving behind a legacy of kindness and camaraderie.
Chuck enjoyed a successful career in marketing within the hospitality industry, culminating in his retirement from the Beau Rivage...
George Everett Twiner
Aug 29, 2025
George Everett Twiner, age 86, of Diamondhead, passed away on August 29, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Charlene Twiner; his parents, Clarence and Luvenia Twiner; a brother, Bobby Twiner; and a sister, Ruby Allred Chunn.
Mr. Twiner is survived by a daughter, Anita Twiner-Watkins (Deborah); a granddaughter, Amber Deschamp (Brian);...
Constance Lorene Miller
Aug 29, 2025
Constance Lorene Miller, devoted nurse, passed away on August 29, 2025, in Kiln, Mississippi, just days shy of her 85th birthday. Born on September 5, 1940, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Constance dedicated her life to serving others and making a positive impact on her community.
Constance had a fulfilling career as a nurse, retiring from Memorial Hospital in Gulfport, Mississippi, where...
Mary Ann Judith Schwehm Carmichael
Aug 28, 2025
Mary Ann Judith Schwehm Carmichael, age 76, of Long Beach, Mississippi, passed away Thursday, August 28, 2025.
A full tribute will be posted soon.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Long Beach, is honored to service the Carmichael family.
Susan "Sue" Lee Cruz
Aug 28, 2025
Susan "Sue" Lee Cruz, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on August 28, 2025, in Gulfport, Mississippi. Born on March 22, 1956.
Sue dedicated 31 years of her career as the Department Manager at K-Mart, and upon retiring, she continued to contribute her skills at Rouses for a decade.
A Mississippi native, Sue was known for her vibrant personality and...
Catherine Sellers
Aug 27, 2025
Catherine Sellers, 81 of Gulfport, passed away on August 27, 2025.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.
Norman Leslie Archer, Sr.
Aug 27, 2025
Norman Leslie Archer, Sr, age 81, of Kiln, passed away on August 27, 2025, in Slidell, LA.
He was preceded in death by his father, Clarence Archer, Jr; his mother, Blondie Everett; his step-father, Edward Everett; a brother, Jimmy Archer; a sister, Cheryl Speirs; and 2 grandchildren, Chelsey Cole and Draven Archer.
He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Erma...
Jack Joseph Vuyovich, Jr
Aug 26, 2025
Jack Joseph Vuyovich, Jr., age 64, of Ocean Springs, passed away on August 26, 2025, in Ocean Springs.
Jack was born on February 5, 1961, in Biloxi, Mississippi, and was a lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast. He worked as a dedicated union pipefitter. Outside of work, Jack loved fishing and was well-known among family and friends as a talented grillmaster...
Mary Elizabeth Hays Peller
Aug 26, 2025
Mary Hays Peller was born on July 31st, 1956, at Touro Infirmary in New Orleans, the youngest of three children born to Dr. Martha Elise Adams and Dr. Arthur Vernon Hays, a rare physician couple on the Gulf Coast. The family lived in a brick home shaded by live oak trees on Beach Drive in Gulfport, Mississippi. Mary played on...
Giuseppina Rinaldi
Aug 26, 2025
Giuseppina Rinaldi, age 62, of Biloxi, passed away on August 26, 2025.
Giuseppina was preceded in death by her father, Luigi C. Rinaldi; and her sister, Carmela P. Rinaldi. She is survived by her son, Giovanni L. Rinaldi; her mother, Giovanna Rinaldi; her sister, Rosalba Rinaldi; and her niece, Arnisa C. Alijaj.
Giuseppina was born in Italy. She was a very simply...
Tina Lin Hickman
Aug 26, 2025
Tina Lin Hickman passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, in Gulfport, Mississippi at the age of 62. Born on April 29, 1963, Tina spent her life enriching the lives of those around her.
Tina was a graduate of Poplarville High School and at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. In the years leading up to her passing, she found great fulfillment...
Viola M. Chambers
Aug 25, 2025
Viola Chambers, age 93, of Biloxi, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2025, in Wiggins, Mississippi.
Born in Iowa and moved to Biloxi, MS in the early 90s, to the late Ebb and Vada Smith, Viola lived a life defined by kindness, service, and faith. She dedicated her career to caring for others as a Certified Nursing Assistant, extending compassion...
Audrey Powell
Aug 24, 2025
Audrey Powell, a cherished member of her community, passed away on August 24, 2025, in Bay St. Louis, MS. Born and raised in Brooklyn, Audrey embodied kindness and compassion, living a life marked by her dedication to helping others.
As a self-employed individual, she not only made a living but also touched the lives of many through her generous spirit. Audrey...
Tristan Yarbrough
Aug 23, 2025
Tristan Randy Yarbrough passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025 at the age of 18 years old.
It is with broken hearts and profound love that we remember our beloved son, Tristan Randy Yarbrough — a truly remarkable young man whose light touched countless lives in his far-too-short time with us.
Tristan’s survivors in his family include his mother, Steffany Anderson-Yarbrough of...
Myrna Joy Fountain
Aug 23, 2025
Myrna “Joy” Swetman Fountain peacefully closed her beautiful eyes for the last time on August 23, 2025, finding eternal rest after a prolonged illness. She passed away at home, surrounded by her loving family.
Joy entered this world on November 30, 1940. As a child, she grew up in the light cast by the Biloxi Lighthouse, spending most of her cherished...
Robert James Heitzmann
Aug 22, 2025
Robert James Heitzmann, a beloved resident of Bay St. Louis, MS and a proud family man, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2025, in Gulfport, Mississippi. Born on July 11, 1946, in Bay St. Louis, Robert was a shining example of kindness and compassion throughout his life.
As a dedicated retired engineer, Robert began a successful career working with NASA at...
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