OBITUARIES
Robert Earnest Kilroy
Mar 3, 2025
Robert Earnest Kilroy, age 89 of Gulfport, passed away on March 3, 2025, in Gulfport, Mississippi.
Mr. Kilroy was a native of Detroit, Michigan, and had been a resident of Gulfport, Mississippi since 1964. Mr. Kilroy retired from the Air Force in 1979 as a Master Sergeant with over 26 years of service, having served in New York, Illinois, Germany, Nebraska,...
Carolyn Mary Surowietz Mead
Mar 3, 2025
Carolyn Mary Surowietz Mead, 59, of Gulfport, MS passed away March 3rd, 2025.
She is survived by her children, Savannah Mead and Johnathan Suroweitz; her siblings, James Wallace and Daniel Wallace;her grandchild, Syrus Matteo Mead; and other relatives, Madison Goss, Brittany Sandberg, and Johnathon Jordan.
Carolyn served 2 years in the military and she has traveled all over the world, her...
Dennis C Hirstius
Mar 3, 2025
Dennis C. Hirstius, age 79, of Pearlington, passed away on March 3, 2025.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.
Dorothy Grey Best Ford
Mar 3, 2025
Dorothy Best Ford, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2025, in her apartment at The Claiborne Assisted Living, Gulfport, Mississippi. She was born September 20, 1931, near Goldsboro, NC to the late Tempie Lee and Hubert Best. Dot's family were tobacco farmers and both parents had passed by the time she was 14.
Despite a difficult childhood, she pursued her education,...
Betty Jane Bragg
Mar 3, 2025
Betty Jane Bragg, age 89, of Long Beach, Mississippi joined her family and her Lord and Savior on March 3, 2025, in Gulfport, MS. She was born in Boliver County, Mississippi on July 19, 1935. Betty was preceded in death by her parents Pearlie May Woods and Fred Crowley, her first husband of 52 years, Harvey W. Davenport, second husband,...
Dr. Judy Jones Breland
Mar 2, 2025
Dr. Judith Jones Breland, age 83, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2025, in Gulfport, Mississippi. A beloved resident of Wiggins, MS, Judy’s life was marked by her dedication to education, community service, and her family.
Affectionately known as “The General,” Judy Breland had a servant’s heart. She fiercely loved her family, her job, and her community, finding her greatest joy...
Olga Simmons
Mar 1, 2025
Olga Simmons, age 82 of Gulfport, passed away Saturday, March 1, 2025.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.
Jeffrey Wallace Ashburn
Feb 28, 2025
Jeffrey Wallace Ashburn, age 65, of Long Beach, passed away on February 28, 2025.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.
Michael Ivan Fulcher
Feb 28, 2025
Michael Ivan Fulcher, age 78, of Long Beach, MS passed away February 28, 2025, in Gulfport, Mississippi. He was born in Gulfport, MS to James and Joyce Fulcher. Michael was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Sandra Fulcher on May 28, 2023; aunt, Julia Fulcher; and uncle, Sherman Fulcher.
He served in the in the United States Navy and...
Ronald Paul Slocum
Feb 28, 2025
Ronald Paul Slocum, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and proud Vietnam Veteran, passed away on February 28, 2025, at the age of 77 in Long Beach, Mississippi. Born on August 24, 1947, in Pineville, Louisiana, Ronald led a life filled with passion, dedication, and an unmistakable love for his family and community.
Ronald's career was marked by his long-standing service...
Rayford Odell Necaise
Feb 28, 2025
Rayford Odell Necaise, age 57, of Pass Christian passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025.
He is preceded in death by his parents, James "Joe" Necaise and Louise Ann Necaise; brother, Ronald Necaise; and his nephew, James "Jamie" Trotter.
Rayford is survived by his brothers Roger Necaise, Danny Necaise, and Steven Necaise (Eve); sisters Cynthia Moricz (Brad) and Sharon Trotter (Louis); and...
Elizabeth Ann Estep
Feb 27, 2025
Elizabeth Ann Estep, age 62, of Gulfport, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025
A full tribute will be posted soon.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport is honored to serve the Estep family.
Donna Mae Bauer
Feb 27, 2025
Donna Bauer, age 83 of Biloxi, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth; and her son, Troy.
Donna is survived by her daughter Traicy; her sister, Betty; her 8 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; and 1 great- great grandchild.
She will be buried next to her husband at Biloxi National Cemetery at a later date.
Riemann...
Mark Jefferson Lee
Feb 26, 2025
Mark Jefferson Lee, 75, of Mississippi passed away February 26th, 2025. Arrangements are private with Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport assisting the family.
George Dauro
Feb 26, 2025
George Dauro, age 62, of Gulfport, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Andrew Dauro and Alice R. Dauro; and his sister, Sarilyn Dauro Freeman.
George is survived by his siblings, Karen Dauro, Paul G. Dauro, Richard Dauro, and Andrew David Dauro.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Dauro's honor to United Way of...
Lisa Marie Beard
Feb 26, 2025
Lisa Marie Beard, age 43, of Long Beach, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her father, Charles K. Beard; her grandfather, Harold L. Ryals, Sr.; her uncles, Jerry Ryals, David Ryals, Harold Ryals, Jr., and Robert Ryals.
Lisa is survived by her mother, Betty Lou Beard; her children Brandon Dandrea and Alice Dandrea; her siblings, Scotty...
Marlena "Pee Wee" Moore
Feb 26, 2025
Our beloved Mother and Nana, Marlena Mae Moore “PeeWee” born on June 25, 1965, peacefully passed away on February 26, 2025.
PeeWee was preceded in death by her brother, Lloyd Joseph Stapleton; her parents, Floyd and Margie Stapleton; her grandmother, Merlena Necaise; and a special uncle, Ike Stapleton.
PeeWee was the heart of our home and family. She was married...
Dan Hendricks
Feb 26, 2025
Dan Hendricks, age 55, of Perkinston, MS., entered into eternal rest on February 26, 2025.
He will laid to rest with his grandmother, Bernice Ladner Shaw.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is honored to serve the Hendricks family.
Joseph "J.C." Ladner
Feb 26, 2025
Joseph "J.C" Ladner, age 90, of Pass Christian, passed away on February 26, 2025.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Barbara Ladner; his parents, Roosevelt and Emma Ladner; and daughter-in-law, Michelle Ladner.
J.C. is survived by his children, Daryl Ladner (Sandy), Marvin Ladner, Brenda Necaise (Mickey), and Randy Ladner (Michelle); his brother Frank Ladner (Beverly); grandchildren, Melissa...
Cinda Kay Lizana
Feb 26, 2025
Cinda Kay Lizana, a beloved member of the Gulfport community, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at the age of 64. Born on March 16, 1960, in Gulfport, Mississippi, Cinda dedicated 26 years of her life to serving the Harrison County School System, where she made a significant impact on the lives of many students and colleagues.
Cinda was known...
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