OBITUARIES
Barbara Freeman
Jul 24, 2019
Barbara Jo Stancill Freeman, age 85, of Gulfport, passed away on July 24, 2019. Mrs. Freeman was born in Gadsden, AL. Sher married her high school sweetheart after graduation and as a military wife, traveled with her husband and family during his career with the U.S. Air Force. They settled in Gulfport in 1972 where she continued her career as...
Frances Easterling
Jul 23, 2019
Frances M. "Honey" Easterling, age 93, of Biloxi, passed away on July 23, 2019. She was preceded in death by a son, Louis Aulton Easterling; her parents, Louis and Virginia Lenders; a sister, Marie Lenders; and a granddaughter, Sarah Helveston. She is survived by her husband of 73 years, Lt. Col. Lloyd A. Easterling, Jr.; her children, Lloyd A. White...
Casey Purvis
Jul 22, 2019
Casey C. Purvis passed away on July 22, 2019 at the age of 100+. Kay was born on February 28, 1919 in Wayne County, Mississippi. She married Burnett A. Purvis on February 10, 1937. After an illustrious career spanning 30+ years with the federal government, Kay retired and embarked upon her next adventure as a professional seamstress, making many of...
Adam Tuck
Jul 22, 2019
Adam Tuck, age 34, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2019. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 19130 Commission Road, Long Beach, is serving the family. Please click here to view the video tribute
Michael Heise, Sr.
Jul 22, 2019
Michael "Mike" Duane Heise, Sr. died peacefully at home surrounded by family on July 22, 2019 after beating kidney cancer and undergoing kidney dialysis for over eight years. On December 30th he would have celebrated 70 years of living. Mike was preceded in death by his brother, David Heise. He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Lucy Cannette...
Gibson Carter
Jul 22, 2019
Gibson L. "Hoot" Carter, 78, of Bay St. Louis, died unexpectedly, presumably of a heart attack, on Sunday, July 21, 2019, in Mandeville. Hoot grew up in Hattiesburg and attended Forrest County Agricultural High School. Following high school, he studied at Jones County Junior College. After junior college he attended Mississippi College where he earned degrees in education and guidance...
Shirley Kirk
Jul 21, 2019
Age 87, passed away Sunday, July 21, 2019. She was sent from RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Rd., Gulfport to Parkway Funeral Home, Ridgeland, MS. www.riemannfamily.com. Please click here to view the video tribute
Rev. Dupree
Jul 21, 2019
Rev. Charles T. Dupree, age 90 of Gulfport, MS, passed away from this life and gained his heavenly reward on Sunday, July 21, 2019, at 7:15 PM, at the VA Hospital, Biloxi. He was born March 16, 1929 in Mize, MS, to Charlie M. Dupree and Susie Victoria (Ainsworth) Dupree. He was married to Rachel V. (Robinson) Dupree on February...
Virginia Little
Jul 20, 2019
Virginia "Big Gigi" Tanner Little age 93, passed away in her home in Gulfport on July 20, 2019. Mrs. Little is preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Ralph Middleton Little, Sr.; her parents, Mae and Ocie Tanner; her sisters Doris Turnbow and Mary Hester Raspberry; her brother, Dan Clayton Tanner; and one great grandchild, an angel in...
Dorothy Bourdin
Jul 20, 2019
Dorothy Claire Lakey Bourdin, age 87, of Gulfport, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2019. Mrs. Bourdin was born to Charles Joseph and Lucille Beeson Lakey. She worked beside her husband at French Drug Company for many years. She spent years showing Standard Schnauzers and won many national awards. She and her husband enjoyed traveling and RV'ing. She was preceded...
Betty Foreman
Jul 20, 2019
Betty Foreman, age 78 of Diamondhead, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2019. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 9113 Kiln Delisle Rd., Pass Christian, is serving the family. Please click here to view the video tribute
John Price Jr.
Jul 20, 2019
John "Johnny" Christopher Price Jr., age 37, of Gulfport, passed away, Saturday, July 20, 2019. Johnny was born on August 4, 1981, in Vero Beach, Florida. He was a fierce believer in his faith, who never missed the opportunity to talk about Jesus with anyone who would listen. He was a loving father to his children, whom he adored immensely....
Brenda Coyne
Jul 20, 2019
Brenda Angela Coyne, age 70, of Biloxi, passed away on July 20, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roger Edward Coyne; her parents, Emillio Maselli and Violet Hyde Maselli; and a special daughter "Minnie", her bulldog. Survivors include her sons, Carlo Anthony Coyne and Anthony Roger Coyne; her sisters, Teresa Carauna and Anita Stephanou;and other relatives and...
Marilyn Joyner
Jul 19, 2019
Marilyn Joyce Joyner, age 84, of Long Beach, passed away Friday, July 19, 2019 in Long Beach. Mrs. Joyner was a life long resident of Long Beach. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Mary Carvin; her husband, Walter H. Joyner; her son, Jeffery A. Joyner. Survivors include her children, Karen J Sanclemente, Michael H (Patricia) Joyner,...
Mary Rymer
Jul 19, 2019
Mary Evelyn Rym er , age 72, of Saucier, went home to be with the Lord Friday, July 19, 2019. She was born on February 23, 1947 in Gulfport, Mississippi. The beautiful daughter of Ruth and Charley Warden. She later in life married her forever love Steven Henry Rymer on February 19, 1982. The next 37 years she spent them...
Joseph Firmature
Jul 19, 2019
Joseph Anthony "Tony" Firmature, age 81, of Pass Christian, passed away Friday, July 19, 2019. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Mary Evelyn Firmature; his daughter, Annette Firmature Parker, and her husband, Chip; his step-daughter, Kathryn Colette Mason; his grandchild, Jordan Haley Parker; his step-grandchildren, Graham Mason, Richie Kelly and Chris Kelly. He was preceded in death...
Gary Wyman Sr.
Jul 19, 2019
Gary Joseph Wyman, Sr. of Pass Christian, MS passed away on July 19, 2019. Gary was a long time resident of Pearlington, MS and recently moved to Pass Christian. He worked as a ship fitter and carpenter in the shipbuilding industry and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Pearlington, MS. He loved to hunt and fish with...
Clint Martin
Jul 19, 2019
Clint "Titty Baby" Martin, age 72, of Saucier, passed away Friday, July 19, 2019. Clint was a loving husband, father, and friend. He was one to offer a helpful hand, a word of advice, or a dumb joke to anyone that needed it or would listen. Clint touched many lives in his many careers. He was a truck driver, high...
Serious Franklin
Jul 19, 2019
Serious Alexander Ross Franklin, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2019. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Annitta Franklin; his grandfather, Charles Buler; and his uncle, Travis Harper. He is survived by his mother, Cornelia Franklin; his sisters, Santoria Johnson and Sierra Franklin; his brother, Saa Heed Towner; his aunt, Jennifer Warren; and his cousins, Amei Wiggins, Lasyyah...
Annette Hall
Jul 18, 2019
Annette Auburn Hall, age 88, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2019 in Gulfport. Annette was born April 10, 1931 in Tampa, Florida. She lived for 38 years in Biloxi and for the past few years in Gulfport. She was preceded in death by her son, Chip Horace Thomas Auburn, III; daughter, Carol Lynette Auburn; her 1st husband, Major Horace Thomas...
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