OBITUARIES

Oct 30, 2024

Marilyn Rose LeBire, 82 of Long Beach, MS formerly of Massena, NY and Zephyrhills, FL passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at the Darline House surrounded by family. She was born on January 10, 1942 in Decatur, IL to the late Jay & Sadie Ball. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband of 52 years, Richard “Dick”...

Oct 29, 2024

Recognizing and Honoring a Fallen Hero, Who Served Within the Mississippi National Guard. “Fallen, Yet Not Forgotten”. 

SSG Ryan Patrick MacPherson, born on April 18, 1984, in Adrian, Michigan, passed away suddenly on October 29, 2024, due to injuries suffered in a tragic motorcycle accident in Hattiesburg, MS. His unexpected departure has left an indelible mark on the hearts of those...

Oct 29, 2024

James "Keith" Owen, 67, of Long Beach, Mississippi passed away October 29, 2024.

A private interment will be held in Gulf Pines Memorial Gardens, Long Beach. 

The Riemann Family Funeral Home, Long Beach, is serving the family. 

Oct 28, 2024

Linda Gayle Hammond, 51, of Saucier, Mississippi passed away October 28, 2024. Linda was born February 14, 1973 in Tampa , FL.

She was preceded in death by her father, William Deaton; her mother, Beverly Tillery; her sister, Kimberly Deaton; and her ex husband, Craig Hammond. Linda is survived by her four daughters, Amber (Robert) Lowery, Rachel (HC) Lachner, Kaitlin Hammond,...

Oct 28, 2024

Kathy Jernigan Trochesset, age 74, of Biloxi, passed away on October 28, 2024.

She was preceded in death by her father, Herschel Henry Jernigan; her mother, Elizabeth Agatha Jernigan; her husband, John A. Trochesset Sr.; and her grandsons, Noah Edward Trochesset, Joshua Paul Trochesset, Shaun Michael Trochesset Jr. and Elliott Daniel Russell.

Kathy is survived by her children, Valerie A. Schwartz (Walter),...

Oct 28, 2024

Loretta Faye Rushing, 66, of Biloxi, Mississippi passed away October 28th, 2024.  Services are private with Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport assisting the family.  

Oct 27, 2024

Robert William Ripp was born October 11, 1932, to Julius Marvin and Aletha Burlette Ripp. He graduated High School in 1950 and later that year enlisted in the Louisiana National Guard. In April 1953 he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, and after 26 years of service he retired with the rank of Captain. He went on to work...

Oct 26, 2024

Timothy Neil Curry, went to be with the lord and savior on October 26, 2024. Tim’s family is sad to announce that he passed away unexpectedly at his home in Arlington, Texas.

Timothy was preceded in death by his brother David Curry of San Francisco, CA; his maternal grandparents William and Martha of Netterville of McComb MS, and Elizabeth Netterville; his...

Oct 26, 2024

Clara "Jean" Tripp, age 59 of Pass Christian, passed away Saturday, October 26, 2024.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Irma Nadine Blackwell; father, Willard Dickerson; and niece, Shannon Lee Tisdale.

Clara is survived by her loving husband of 34 and a half years, Mark Tripp; children, Houston Tripp, Kristen (Patrick) Jones, and Trinity Tripp; siblings, Sue (Alan) Tisdale, Betty...

Oct 26, 2024

Vicki Sue Huskey, 69, of Gulfport, Mississippi passed away October 26, 2024.  Services are private with Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport assisting the family.  

Oct 26, 2024

Oct 26, 2024

Willie Bernard Jones, age 82, was born in Bay Springs, Mississippi, to Alexander Jones and Pearle Hilton Jones, and passed away on October 26, 2024.

 He spent his formative years in Monroe, Louisiana, before dedicating himself to a distinguished military career. Willie honorably served in the United States Army for twenty years, retiring as a Sergeant First Class. A proud Vietnam...

Oct 25, 2024

Angelia M Money, age 56, of Perkinston , MS passed away October 25, 2024 in Wiggins, MS. She was born February 21, 1968, in Cherry Point, North Carolina to Vardaman and Linda (Harrison) Phelps Jr.

 Angelia was preceded in death by her father Vardaman, her maternal and paternal grandparents, and her uncle Emmett Harrison. She enjoyed spending time outdoors gardening, drawing...

Oct 24, 2024

Wanekka Latreece McMickle, age 49, of Gulfport, passed away on October 24, 2024.

She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Doyle (Louise) Murphy; her maternal grandparents, John D. (Anna) Massey; her sister, Chiquita L. McDonald; her parents-in-laws, Samuel and Lillian McMickle, Sr.; her brothers-in-laws, Samuel McMickle, Jr., and James McMickle; and her niece-in-law, Erica McMickle.

Wanekka is survived by her...

Oct 24, 2024

Oct 23, 2024

Robert “Bob” Eugene Hendricks, 76 of Gulfport passed away on October 23, 2024, at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport. He was born on March 22, 1948, in Miami, FL to the late Gene & Patricia Hendricks. Bob is preceded in death by his parents; and his loving wife of over 50 years Alicia Hendricks.

Bob was born in Miami but raised his...

Oct 23, 2024

Hattie Laura Lumbley, age 87 of Lyman, passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2024.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jessie and James Bailey; her husband of 71 years, Leslie Lumbley; 3 brothers; and 1 sister. 

Hattie is survived by her children, Syble Watson, Ronald Watson, Cynthia Liles (Mark); and Karen Jane Sudyka; her grandchildren, Ronald Watson, Timothy "Tim" Watson, Elizabeth...

Oct 23, 2024

William Thomas Wittmann, affectionately known as Bill, was born on December 21, 1928, in Pass Christian, Mississippi. He left this world peacefully on October 23, 2024, in Gulfport, Mississippi, at the age of 95.

He was also known as GOAT by his close friends in Pass Christian. Even though at that time there was no meaning of GOAT, now it means...

Oct 23, 2024

Hurland “Red” Dale Lyon, 85 of Vancleave, passed away on October 23, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 25, 1939 in Harrisville, MS to the late Archie & Lula Lyon. Red is preceded in death by his parents, his loving wife of 58 years, Shirley Lyons; granddaughter, Ashley Moran; and his siblings,...

Oct 22, 2024

Gerald "Flash" Wayne Gordon, 81, Long Beach, Mississippi passed away October 22, 2024.  He was born in Charleston, Illinois to the late Alonzo and Elanora Gordon. Gerald served his county in the United States Airforce for 34 years.  Later in life, he was a supervisor for Janitorial Services.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Anna Gordon; and daughter, Leslie...