OBITUARIES
Maria R. Hatter
Dec 6, 2024
Maria R. Hatter, age 74, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2024.
Maria lost a two-year battle with cancer at her home in Gulfport, MS. She was born in Sao, Jorge, Azores.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Manuel and Rosario Oliveira; her brother, Manuel Oliveira; and her sister, Noelia Cruithirds.
She is survived by her loving husband of 53 years...
Doris A Saucier
Dec 6, 2024
Doris Ann Saucier, age 85, of Pass Christian, MS passed away December 6, 2024, at her residence. She was born in Gulfport, Mississippi to Andrew and Annie Niolet.
She was preceded in death by her parents Andrew and Annie Niolet, daughter Norma Saucier, son Paul Saucier, sister Louise Ladner, and brother Lacy Niolet. Doris loved to play Bingo and Bunco and...
Blakeley Quinn Hammons
Dec 6, 2024
Blakeley Quinn Hammons, age 6, of Long Beach, passed away on December 6, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her great-grandparents, Mary Susan Madigan, Patrick Raymond Madigan, William Austin “Bill” Seal, Jr, Carl Eric Hanson, Ronald Efford Hammons, and Geraldine Loretto Hammons.
She is survived by her mother, Kadie Alexis Williams; her father, Aaron James Hammons; her siblings, Ronan James Hammons...
Louise Kay Hawkins
Dec 5, 2024
Louise Kay Hawkins, age 76, of Gulfport, passed away on December 5, 2024.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.
Virgil Johnson
Dec 5, 2024
Virgil Johnson 89, of Gulfport MS, died at his home on Thursday, December 5th, 2024.
Mr. Johnson, a native of the Success community, retired as a branch Vice-President from Hancock Bank after 43 years.
He served in the U.S. Army, was recalled to active duty during the Berlin Wall crisis, and was a 32nd-degree Mason. He was a member and deacon of...
John Alm Olsen
Dec 5, 2024
John Alm Olsen, age 95, passed away December 5, 2024 in Ocean Springs, MS. His family has chosen to have John cremated and are at this time not planning any services. Riemann Family Funeral Home, West Jackson County, is handling the arrangements.
Larry Dean Savage
Dec 5, 2024
Larry Dean Savage, age 75, passed away on December 5, 2024 in Ocean Springs.
He was a resident of Woolmarket, and was born on June 6, 1949, in Prentiss, MS to loving parents, Howard and Doris Savage.
He leaves behind many loving family members, including his loving wife of 48 years, Vicki Savage; his two children, Larry Savage Jr. and Melissa Savage;...
Joy L Raymond
Dec 5, 2024
Joy Lee Whittington Raymond, age 87, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at Kare Med Personal Care Home in Ocean Springs, MS, after a year of declining health.
Born on January 23, 1937, in Brookhaven, Mississippi, to the late Lucien Shelby Whittington, Sr. and Margaret Whittington. Joy was of Methodist faith. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in education...
Vernon Keith Sullivan
Dec 4, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announced the passing of Vernon Keith Sullivan, a loving father, grandfather, brother and friend. Has laid to rest on December 4, 2024 at Memorial Hospital, in Gulfport, Mississippi, at the age of 71.
He was preceded in death by his parents Johnnie Hurshel Sullivan, and Velmer Vernell Sullivan along with his uncle, Carl Ladner,...
Robert Earl White
Dec 4, 2024
Robert Earl White, 70, of Biloxi, Mississippi passed away on December 4th, 2024 in Mobile, AL. Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport is assisting the family.
Thomas Melvin Swensen
Dec 4, 2024
Thomas Melvin Swensen, 77, of Diamondhead, MS passed away December 4th, 2024. Riemann Family Funeral Home, Pass Christian is assisting the family.
MSgt James Harold Barton
Dec 4, 2024
MSgt James Harold Barton, USAF, Retired, age 94, of Gulfport, passed away on December 4, 2024.
Mr. Barton was preceded in death by his loving wife of 32 years, Sue Atkinson Barton; his parents, Dave Barton and Alma Barton.
Survivors include 2 daughters, Pam Ladner (Steve) and Sharon Renee Savage; 2 sons, Butch Barton (Cindy) and Keith Barton (Donna); a grandson, Adam...
Carlos Robert "Bob" Meador Jr.
Dec 4, 2024
Carlos Robert “Bob” Meador Jr., 80 of Perkinston, MS passed away peacefully at his residence on December 4, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Bob was born on December 14, 1943 in Gulfport, MS to the late Carlos Robert Meador Sr & Mary Gottlich Meador. His preceded in death by his parents; step son, Steven Tillman; and a niece, Melissa...
Joyce Bennett Heran
Dec 4, 2024
Joyce Bennett Heran, age 71, passed away on December 4, 2024, in Ocean Springs, MS. A beloved resident of Tampa, Florida for over 40 years, she relocated to Ocean Springs four years ago.
Joyce graduated from King High School in Tampa and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Florida State University. She dedicated 5 years to the Peace Corps in...
Marilyn Stegall Petermann
Dec 2, 2024
Marilyn Stegall Petermann passed away December 2, 2024.
Marilyn was born in Gulfport, MS on May 10, 1936 on Mother’s Day, of which she was always proud! She graduated from Gulfport High School in 1954, and married Thomas Petermann, her “sweetie,” in January 1955.
Marilyn was predeceased by her husband of 66 years, Thomas; her daughter, Jan Woycke; her parents, Henry Clyde...
Linda Kay DeParto
Dec 2, 2024
We remember the life of Linda DeParto, whose spirit departed from us on Monday, December 2, 2024. Linda was born on January 17, 1943, in Texas to Holly and Lila Carlile, the youngest of nine children. She moved to New York where she married her only true love, Wayne DeParto (deceased 2019), where she raised her family and began a...
Lillian Pujol Ferguson
Dec 2, 2024
Lillian Pujol Ferguson
September 1, 1932 – December 2, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Lillian Ferguson also known as Mawmaw, who departed this world on December 2, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and unforgettable memories. Born on September 1, 1932 in DeLisle, she was a lifelong resident of her beloved MS Gulf Coast...
Melonie Ladner Waltman
Dec 2, 2024
Melonie Ladner Waltman, age 67, of DeLisle, passed away on December 2, 2024.
She is preceded in death by her parents, R.S. "Boots" Ladner and Doris Netto Ladner.
Melonie is survived by her husband of 50 years, Patrick Waltman; daughter, Amanda (Shane) Cuevas; sister, Cynthia (Joe) Newman; grandchildren, Emily (Colton) Crawford and Ethan (MacKenzie) Cuevas; her cousin, Diane Lane Leblanc; and her...
Dorothy Ann Smith
Dec 1, 2024
Dorothy Ann Smith, age 70, of Bay St. Louis, passed away on December 1, 2024.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.
Joseph Guadalupe Muñoz
Dec 1, 2024
Joseph Guadalupe Muñoz, age 76, passed away on December 1, 2024 in Biloxi.
Joseph Muñoz was born on December 2, 1947, in León, Mexico, to José Amaya Muñoz and Aurora Córdova. In 1968, he graduated from high school in Phoenix, Arizona, and joined the United States Marine Corps. He served bravely through two tours in Vietnam, earning the Vietnam Service Medal,...
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