OBITUARIES

Timothy Mohon

Mar 14, 2020

Timothy Van Mohon, age 55, of Biloxi, passed away on March 14, 2020 in Gulfport.

Mr. Mohon, sometimes known as “The Mule”, was a multitalented musician.  He played in the two local bands, the Batnicks, and Change to Eden.  He enjoyed playing Blues and Rock for over 40 years.  He played lead guitar, bass guitar, drums, and...

Linda Allen

Mar 14, 2020

Linda Pratt Allen, age 80, passed away on March 14, 2020, in Gulfport, MS.  Mrs. Allen was born in Wiggins and lived her adult life in Gulfport.

She retired after 25 years as a teacher with the Gulfport School District.  She taught second grade at Central Elementary.

Linda was preceded in death by her parents,...

Linda Allen

Mar 14, 2020

Age 80, passed away Saturday, February 14, 2020. Arrangements are pending with RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Rd, Gulfport. Memories may be shared at www.riemannfamily.com

Rose Lee Burwell

Mar 14, 2020

Rose Lee Leigh Burwell, Gulfport, MS

Rose Lee Leigh Burwell was born in Indianola, Mississippi, April 4, 1959 and returned to her Heavenly Father March 14, 2020.  She was preceded in death by her father, John Talbert Leigh.

Rose Lee is survived by the love of her life, Rusty Rushton; her mother, Lois Lowery Leigh;...

Linda Bishop

Mar 13, 2020

On March 13th, Linda Faye Dyche Bishop, surrounded by her family, passed away at the age of 74. Linda (affectionally known as Memaw or Tutu) fought a courageous battle with colon cancer for 3 years. Flying all over the U.S., experimental trial after experimental trial she defied many Doctors’ diagnoses as she fought her battle with this disease. Linda...

Dr. Bernard Podlin

Mar 13, 2020

Col. Bernard F. Podlin, DDS, MS, USAF, Ret., age 88, of Long Beach, passed away on March 13, 2020.

He was preceded in death byhis parents, Frank and Estelle Podlasinski; a brother, Larry Podlin; 2 sisters, Adeline Sosnowski and Sylvia Dobie; and a grandson, Matthew Gatewood.

He is survived by his loving wife of 63...

Phellman "Phil" Cuevas

Mar 13, 2020

Phellman “Phil” Cuevas, of Pass Christian, MS, age 70, took his journey to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 13, 2020. He was born in Gulfport to Maybin and Luzenia Cuevas on September 18, 1949.

He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Lucille Lizana, Bernice Dedeaux, and Evon McKay; brothers, Floyd...

Bernard Frederick Podlin

Mar 13, 2020

Gary Mander

Mar 13, 2020

Gary A. Mander, age 73, of Long Beach, passed away Friday, March 13, 2020.

Gary attended Long Beach schools and University of Southern Mississippi. He worked in sales for many years before entering the gaming industry where he was still employed at the time of his death.

Gary enjoyed presiding as Chairman over the “Y-Not”...

Samuel Crawley

Mar 13, 2020

Samuel David Crawley, age 36, of Gulfport, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2020.

Sammy proudly and honorably served his country in the U. S. Navy for 10 years. He began his service as an aviation ordinance man supporting combat missions in the middle east aboard the USS Enterprise.  Sammy also took part in humanitarian relief efforts...

Gregory Venable, Sr.

Mar 13, 2020

Gregory Lynn Venable, Sr. a native of Daytona Beach, FL passed away at his home in Gulfport, MS on March 13, 2020, at the age of 56.

He served in the US Army and the National Guard and was of the Baptist faith. He loved being a Licensed Amateur Ham Radio Operator and had the call sign...

Oliver Warden

Mar 13, 2020

Oliver Edward Warden, age 72, passed away Friday, March 13, 2020 in Gulfport.

Mr. Warden was a native and long-time resident of Gulfport. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in the Vietnam War. He loved to hunt and fish; and he loved his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and also the many loves of his...

Jack Broome

Mar 12, 2020

Jack Edward Broome, age 85, passed away on March 12, 2020 in Vancleave, MS. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leslie and Beatrice Broome. He was survived by his wife of 65 years, Tommie Broome; three children, James Broome, David Broome, Lynne Broome; and two grandchildren, Chad Broome, Trae Broome (Carolann). Mr. Broome served in the United...

Eric Gustafson

Mar 11, 2020

Age 58, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2020. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME,  9113 Kiln Delisle Rd., Pass Christian served the family.

Jeannette Purchner

Mar 10, 2020

Jeannette Monti Purchner, age 83, passed away on March 10, 2020 in Gulfport, MS.

She graduated from St. Joseph Academy in Bay St. Louis in the class of 1955. She worked for Hancock Bank for 30 years. After retiring from Hancock Bank she worked in many capacities at Holy Family Catholic Church.

She was preceded...

Joseph Carco

Mar 10, 2020

Joseph Lane Carco, age 49, of Gulfport, passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2020. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Gulfport is serving the family.

Winnie Hutchins

Mar 9, 2020

Winnie Louise Cruthirds Hutchins, age 88, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2020 in D’Iberville, MS.

She was born in Hansboro and was a lifelong resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Winnie was a member of First Baptist Church of Lyman, where she loved attending Sunday School and working at the M.L. Tootle Mission Food Pantry.

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Mary Stiger

Mar 9, 2020

Mary Louise Stiger, age 87, of Diamondhead, MS, passed away Monday, March 9, 2020.

Mary was born and raised in Williamsport, PA.  She was a resident of Diamondhead since 1978.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Ruth (Mundrick) Gercke; her sisters, Doris Fry and Anna Gercke.

She is survived...

Iola Coffey

Mar 9, 2020

Iola Mae Hayes Coffey of Biloxi, MS departed this life at the young age of 95 on March 9, 2020. Iola was born in Stanford, Kentucky on October 2, 1924.  She was a graduate of Stanford High School and the last surviving member of her class.  She later trained to be a nutritionist and retail sales associate.  Iola was...

Charles Gress

Mar 9, 2020

Charles Ronald Gress, age 84, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2020. He was  born August 13, 1935 at home in Fort Loudon, Franklin Co., Pennsylvania to Roy Franklin and Helen (Ross) Gress. He attended both Chambersburg and McConnellsburg High Schools and enlisted in the U.S. Navy at the age of 17. He had a distinguished naval career that...