OBITUARIES
James Doyle Tynes
Dec 28, 2024
James Doyle Tynes, of Gulfport, passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at the age of 88.
Mr. Tynes was born September 3, 1936, in Poplarville, MS. He had been a resident of the MS Gulf Coast since 1970. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Lyman. He retired from Singing River Hospital in Pascagoula after 30 years of...
Jane Lewis Blanton
Dec 27, 2024
Jane Lewis Blanton, a dedicated educator, passed away on December 27, 2024. She leaves behind a legacy that will not be forgotten, having shaped the minds and hearts of countless students during her 34 years at Pass Christian Elementary School, from 1976 to 2010.
Jane's academic journey began earnestly, graduating from Gulfport High School in the class of 1972. She continued...
Rev. Dr. John B. Switzer
Dec 27, 2024
The Rev. Dr. John Benton Switzer passed away peacefully at home, on December 27, 2024. Born on July 17, 1960, he was a lifelong resident of Ocean Springs and a twelve-year student of Ocean Springs School District. He was a long-time member of Troop 210 of the Boy Scouts of America, where he learned about the importance of patriotism, service,...
Frank Eugene LoPresto
Dec 27, 2024
Frank Eugene LoPresto, age 90, of Long Beach, passed away on December 27, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Minnie Hyatt LoPresto; his parents, Salvatore “Sam” LoPresto and Jennie Barrale LoPresto; his siblings, Sam LoPresto, Jr, Paul LoPresto, Louis LoPresto, Lawrence LoPresto, Marion LoPresto, Joseph LoPresto, Mary LoPresto, and Margaret Maxey.
He is survived by his daughter, Lisa LoPresto...
Rebecca Ingram
Dec 27, 2024
Rebecca Ann Ingram, age 67 of D’Iberville, entered into eternal rest on Friday, December 27, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband of 40 years, Anthony Ingram; her brother, Jim Jones; and her fur baby, Carmen.
She is survived by her son, Ronny (Trina) Thompson; sister, Patty (Tony) Stubbs; brothers, Steve Jones and Andy (Diane) Jones; and...
Dr. Llewellyn "Lew" Powell
Dec 26, 2024
Dr. Llewellyn “Lew” Powell, 75, of Southaven, Mississippi passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024.
Born in Alexandria, Virginia on December 26, 1949, Lew moved to Mississippi as a young child—first to Jackson and later to Laurel where he graduated from R. H. Watkins High School in 1968. After graduating from Jones County Junior College in 1970, Lew attended Millsaps College...
Kathleen Cox
Dec 26, 2024
Kathleen Cox, 78 of Gulfport, MS passed away on December 26, 2024 at Memorial Hospital. She was born on March 6, 1946 in Hartford, Connecticut to the late Charles & Rosemary Baker. Kathleen is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Leo Cox; sister, Susan Tabony; and nephew, Scott Tabony.
Kathleen grew up in Hartford, Connecticut and with her father in...
Tristan Shoemake
Dec 26, 2024
Tristan David Roy Shoemake, a 16-year-old resident of Saucier, MS passed away on December 26, 2024, in Gulfport, MS.
Tristan attended Harrison Central High School and earned his High School Diploma at the age of 15, and was accepted to MGCCC Perkinston Campus in the spring of 2025, after scoring a 32 on his ACT test. Tristan’s dream was to join...
Rita Ann Fariello
Dec 26, 2024
Rita Ann Fariello, born on February 7, 1951, in Bronx, NY, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2024, in Long Beach, Mississippi.
A full obituary notice will be published in the coming days.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Long Beach is proud to be serving the Fariello family. Please share memories and photos at www.RiemannFamily.com.
William Turnage
Dec 25, 2024
William Turnage, age 87, entered into eternal rest on December 25, 2024.
Full tribute to be posted soon.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is honored to serve the Turnage family.
David E. McGuffee
Dec 25, 2024
David E. McGuffee, age 75, of Gulfport, passed away on December 25, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his father, Guy Hartwell McGuffee; his mother, Alice Hankins McGuffee Allen; his step-father, Robert Allen; a brother, Durwood E. McGuffee; a sister, Lynda McGuffee Osley; and a brother-in-law, Kit Glenn.
Mr. McGuffee is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Catherine Ranson...
James Walter Creel
Dec 24, 2024
James Walter Creel, 73, of Kiln, Mississippi passed away December 24th, 2024. Services are private with Riemann Family Funeral Home, Pass Christian assisting the family.
Robert Kidwell
Dec 23, 2024
Robert Kidwell, born on January 19, 1940, in California, entered into eternal rest peacefully on December 23, 2024, in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. He was a dedicated mechanic who devoted 60 years of his life to.
Robert's passion extended beyond his profession; he found joy in various hobbies. He cherished working on vehicles and had a deep appreciation for old country music....
Donald Thomas Kennedy Sr.
Dec 23, 2024
Donald Thomas Kennedy Sr., born on November 30, 1946, in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2024, in Gulfport, Mississippi. He was a devoted husband and father, leaving behind a legacy of love and memories that will be cherished by those who knew him.
Donald is preceded in death by his wife Enola Gay Kennedy and his son Donald...
Ronald Eugene "Hoop" Hooper
Dec 23, 2024
Ronald Eugene Hooper, affectionately known as "Hoop," was born on January 1, 1951, in Toledo, Ohio. He passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024, in Biloxi, Mississippi, leaving behind a legacy of service and love. Ronald dedicated over four decades of his life to the U.S. Forest Service, where he served diligently for 41 years. His role took him across...
John M. Thayil
Dec 22, 2024
John M. Thayil, 85, of Gulfport, Mississippi passed away December 22, 2024. Services are private with Riemann Family Funeral Home assisting the family.
Thomas Earl McQuillin
Dec 20, 2024
Thomas Earl McQuillin, age 83, a Vietnam War veteran and longtime resident of Biloxi, passed away on December 20, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Loren and Genevieve McQuillin; his brother, Loren “Mac” McQuillin Jr.; and two sisters, Loretta Rivas and Pamela McQuillin.
Tom is survived by his daughter, Lori Ann (Greg) Cantrell; grandchildren, Damien (Desneiges) Hansen and Tara...
Susan Ann Montelius
Dec 20, 2024
Susan Ann Montelius, age 68 of Gulfport, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024.
A full tribute will be posted soon.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport, is serving the family.
Richard Joseph Stodola
Dec 20, 2024
Richard Joseph Stodola, born February 16, 1953, in Rochester, MN., passed away on December 20, 2024, in Pascagoula, MS at the age of 71.
Richard was preceded in death by his son, Richard (Joe) Stodola III.; his parents, Richard Studola Sr and Shirley (Tointon) Stodola; brothers, Steve Stodola, Mike Stodola, Tom Stodola and his wife Dawn; Gordon Schoon, and Raymond Schoon.
He...
Joel McKee Buchanan
Dec 19, 2024
Joel McKee Buchanan, age 47, of Biloxi, passed away on December 19, 2024.
Joel McKee Buchanan was born on July 15, 1977, in Morton, Mississippi to the late Douglas Keith Buchanan and the late Jerry Hamilton Buchanan. He is survived by his daughter, Abigail Billie Buchanan of Gulfport, Mississippi and his brother, Todd Buchanan, of Tampa, Florida.
Joel loved to explore and...
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