OBITUARIES
Jude McDonnell
Sep 26, 2019
Jude Thaddeus Patrick McDonnell, age 77, of Biloxi, passed away on September 26, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alvin and Mamie McDonnell; a brother, Thomas "Tommy" McDonnell; a nephew Jeffrey McDonnell. Survivors include his son, Terry (Emma) McDonnell; his grandchildren, Cameron McDonnell, Terrence McDonnell, and Kaydin McDonnell; a brother, Mike McDonnell; nieces and nephews, Tabitha Wescovich,...
Stephen Mouring
Sep 25, 2019
Stephen Duane Mouring died at his home in Gulfport at the age of 26, on September 25, 2019. He was born on January 18, 1993 in Gulfport. From a very early age, he was a defender of humanity. As a child he often gave his own money to the hungry, or defended those at a disadvantage, family or not. He...
James Browne
Sep 24, 2019
James Lyman "Big Jim" Browne, 78, of Kiln, Mississippi passed away with his loving wife Rebecca at his side on September 24, 2019 after his battle with multiple myeloma. Determined not to let this disease or any other ailment define or limit him, Jim defiantly worked and remained active almost to the very end. Jim was a New Orleans native...
Elma Dunaway
Sep 23, 2019
Elma Lee Dunaway, age 87, went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 23, 2019 at her home in Gulfport. Mrs. Dunaway was a long-time resident of Gulfport. She was a native of and graduated from high school in Morgantown, MS. She was a member of the Church of God in Gulfport and of the Christian Worship Center in...
Wesley Cumberland
Sep 20, 2019
Wesley "Pee Wee" Cumberland, age 83, of Gulfport, passed away on September 20, 2019. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Shirley Cumberland Taylor; his mother, Sadie Cumberland; a brother, Bill Cumberland; his sisters, Olivia Kertsburg, Faye Thompson, and Juanita Douso; and a great-granddaughter, Michaela Taylor. Mr. Cumberland is survived by his wife of 63 years, Dola West Cumberland;...
Peggy Hansen
Sep 19, 2019
Peggy Frances Eubanks Hansen, age 77, passed away on September 19, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold R. Hansen; a son, Harold S. "Stevie" Hansen; her parents, Lloyd Forest Eubanks and Elizabeth Lavada Eubanks; a brother, Bobby Leroy Eubanks; and 2 sisters, Loretta Reed and Florence Brown. She is survived by her children, Sherri (Luke) Dubuisson...
Cheryl Bond
Sep 19, 2019
Cheryl Powers Bond, age 64, passed away Thursday, September 19, 2019 in Mobile, Al. Cheryl was a veteran of the United States Army. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas L. and Nina S. Powers; husband, Robert A. "Al" Bond; brother-in-law, Bruce J. Kent. She is survived by loving companion, Douglas J. Kraft; sisters, Sheila Scheick (Rick) and...
James Zugg
Sep 18, 2019
Construction Mechanic First Class, James Dennis "Jim" Zugg, USN Ret., age 75, passed away on September 18, 2019 at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport. Jim was born in Des Moines, IA as the son of George Zugg and Lela Jones Zugg. He grew up in Des Moines and enlisted in the United States Navy, where he joined the Seabees. He served...
Layton Gipson
Sep 18, 2019
Layton Charles Gipson "Lil Layton", age 33 of Saucier, Mississippi , passed away on September 18, 2019. He was a native of Houston, Texas and a longtime resident of Saucier, Mississippi. Layton received an Associates of Applied Science in Occupational Education and a diploma in Welding. He was employed at Specialty Contractors & Associates, Inc. He is survived by his...
Harry Kaletsch
Sep 17, 2019
Harry J. "Nubby" Kaletsch, age 83 passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 in Gulfport. Harry enjoyed fishing in his spare time and was a veteran of the United States Army. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry O. Kaletsch and Helen Barnfield Kaletsch. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Yvonne Kaletsch of Gulfport;...
Kyrie Caffrey
Sep 15, 2019
Visitation 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Monday, September 30, 2019 Riemann Family Funeral Home - Three Rivers Road 11280 Three Rivers Road Gulfport, Mississippi, United States 39503 Funeral Service 2:30 pm - 3:00 pm Monday, September 30, 2019 Riemann Family Funeral Home - Three Rivers Road 11280 Three Rivers Road Gulfport, Mississippi, United States 39503 Interment 3:30 pm - 3:45...
Rose Bush
Sep 14, 2019
Rose Bush, age 67, of Harrison County, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2019. Rose is survived by her son, James Bush and other loving family members and firiends. Rose retired in 2018 from Hancock High School. She dedicated over 40 years as a teacher and over 25 years as a bus driver. The family will have a private graveside service...
Mai Cook
Sep 13, 2019
Mai Le Cook, age 85, passed away Friday, September 13, 2019 in Ocean Springs. Friends are invited to join the Cook family for Visitation and Buddhist prayers from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., Saturday, September 21st at Riemann Family Home, 13872 Lemoyne Blvd., @ Washington Ave., West Jackson County. A full obituary will be posted here in the next few...
John Werkau
Sep 13, 2019
John Russell Werkau, age 75, of the St. Martin Community, passed away Friday, September 13, 2019 at Ocean Springs Hospital. John served our country for 4 years in the U. S. Navy with 2 of those years aboard the USS Strong. He retired from Ingalls Shipyard after 38 years as a pipefitter. John was an avid fan of Cruising the...
Eva Hagensee
Sep 13, 2019
Eva Louise Cospelich Hagensee, age 99, of Long Beach, passed away on September 13, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Hagensee; a son, Ronald Hagensee; a daughter-in-law, Glenda Hagensee; her parents, Felix and Marie Cospelich; her siblings, Ildred Price, Gloria Fay Clark, Cecil Cospelich, Archie Cospelich, Richard Cospelich, and Lou Cospelich. Survivors include her son, Dennis...
Joseph Cranmer
Sep 13, 2019
SMSgt. Joseph Carr Cranmer, (USAF Retired) age 92, passed away on September 13, 2019 in Biloxi, MS. He was born in Pemberton, NJ and was the son of Benjamin Cranmer and Winifred Donnelly Cranmer. He is preceded in death by his parents and seven siblings. He is survived by his wife of 69 years Marion Worrell Cranmer of Biloxi; son,...
Rev. Bridges
Sep 13, 2019
Rev. Arnold Bridges, age 91, of Gulfport, passed away Friday, September 13, 2019 in Ocean Springs. Rev. Bridges was born in Portland, Maine and was a graduate of Deering High School in the class of 1946 and enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving in the Occupation Forces in Kayoto, Japan. Following his tour of duty he attended Bob Jones University...
Daniel Niewind
Sep 12, 2019
Mr. Niewind passed away in Biloxi, MS on September 12, 2019 at the age of 78 years old. Riemann Family Funeral Home, 13872 Lemoyne Blvd at Washington Ave. in West Jackson County is proudly serving the family. No services are planned. Please click here to view the video tribute
TSgt. Guy
Sep 12, 2019
TSgt. Willie Grady Guy, USAF Retired, age 91, passed away on September 12, 2019 in Biloxi, MS. He was born in Pleasant Grove, AL and was the son of Thomas Guy and Jessie Horton Guy. He was preceded in death by his parents; and siblings, Naomi Shepherd, Richard Guy, Gordie Guy, Ray Von Guy, Willard Guy, Bonnie Wallace, Neal Houston...
Kimberly Baney
Sep 12, 2019
Kimberly Lyn Baney, age 54, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2019. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Gulfport, is serving the family. Please click here to view the video tribute
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