OBITUARIES
Paul Irby
Jan 1, 2019
Chief Petty Officer Paul Irby, US Navy Retired, age 88, of Saucier, passed away on December 20, 2019 in Gulfport, MS. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marcella Irby; parents, Charles Tolbert Irby and Lena Gilbert Irby; brothers, Ray Irby and O’Neal Irby; and sisters, Lillie Duplantis and Doris Navalance. He leaves behind his daughters, Teresa Irby...
Thelma Hopkins
Jan 1, 2019
A well-known Diamondhead animal lover, Thelma Lucile Hopkins passed away on December 3, 2019. Thelma was born on March 15, 1930, in Agency, MO to her parents, Harold and Abbie Gregory. She graduated from Central Business College in Kansas City and married Colonel James Richard Hopkins on August 24, 1949. Thelma was a very dedicated professional for her working...
Patricia Dickinson
Jan 1, 2019
Patricia Gex Dickinson, also known as “Dickens” to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2019. She was a life-long resident of Bay St. Louis, MS and member of Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church. She graduated from St. Joseph Academy in Bay St. Louis and the University of Alabama. She met the love of...
Libby Armstrong
Dec 31, 2018
Libby Kaye Armstrong, age 59 of Bay St. Louis, passed away on Monday, December 31, 2018, surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was a native of Tifton, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her mother, Jacquie Reynolds; her brother, Jeff Reynolds; and her sister, Lundy Reynolds. Libby is survived by her husband of 29 years, Tim Armstrong;...
Patricia Chambliss
Dec 31, 2018
Patricia "Gail" Chambliss went to her eternal home December 30, 2018. Gail was born March 12, 1957, in Petal, MS, to the late Hershel and Christine Chambliss. A 1975 graduate of Gulfport High, she continued her education receiving her undergraduate degree from USM in 1979, and M.Ed. from William Carey in 1995. She retired from the Gulfport School District in...
Carl Saucier
Dec 31, 2018
Carl K. Saucier, age 65, passed away on Monday, December 31, 2018 in Gulfport at his residence. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Erma Malley Saucier; sister, Charlotte Reeves; brother, Robert Saucier. He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Judy Saucier of Gulfport; sons, Kenneth Earl Saucier (Frances) of Gulfport and Charles "Chuck"...
Christa Stephan
Dec 31, 2018
On this date, December 31, 2018, Christa Ursula Stephan passed away of Pancreatic and Liver Cancer. She was born in Germany and came to this country to make a home with her husband, Herbert Stephan. She was one of the most talented women who was self-taught in every aspect of life. Christa spent hours sewing without any patterns and just...
Alda Walker
Dec 30, 2018
Alda Marie Walker, age 94, of Gulfport, passed away on December 30, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Joseph Walker, Sr. and Margaret Christine Colston Walker; her brothers, Thomas Joseph Walker, Jr., Louis B. Walker, and Deacon Charles L. Walker; and her sisters, Lillian Ruth Bolling, Genevieve Benevidias, Margaret C. Hart, and Mary W. Paull; and...
Betty Ladner
Dec 29, 2018
Betty Maude Ladner, age 85, of Kiln, passed away while receiving her final sacrament on December 29, 2018, surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her husband, James C. Ladner; a grandson, Reed Joseph Ladner; a great-granddaughter, Paityn Lilee Ladner; her parents, Sylvester and Velina Moran; sisters, Doris Moran, Ouida Ziemke, and Inez Smith; her brothers,...
Robert O'Mara
Dec 29, 2018
MSgt Robert A. O'Mara, USAF, Ret., age 76, of Biloxi, passed away on December 29, 2018. He was preceded in death by a son, Ryan A. O'Mara; his parents, John M. and Laura O'Mara; a sister, Rose Hartsell; and a brother, John O'Mara. He is survived by his spouse, Brian Stewart; his children, Robert, Rochelle, and Richard; a brother, George...
Walter Seiden
Dec 28, 2018
Age 94, passed away Friday, December 28, 2018. Arrangements are pending with RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Rd.,Gulfport. www.riemannfamily.com. Please click here to view the video tribute
Duc Nguyen
Dec 28, 2018
Duc Nguyen age 69 of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, passed away on Friday, December 28, 2018 in Ocean Springs. Arrangements are pending at RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 13872 Lemoyne Blvd. at Washington Ave. in West Jackson County Please click here to view the video tribute
Deborah Moss
Dec 28, 2018
Deborah Moss, age 63, passed away on Friday, December 28, 2018 at her residence in Saucier. She was preceded in death by her parents, Geral and Luvenia Lawrence; brother, Kevin Lawrence. She is survived by her daughter, Brandi Nicole Wheeler of Gulfport; son, Chris Moss of Biloxi; brother, Sherrell Lawrence of Texas; 4 grandchildren, Brandon House, Erin Brechtel, Gerri Brechtel,...
Ba Tran
Dec 27, 2018
Ba Thi Tran age 77 a native of Vietnam and resident of Biloxi Mississippi, passed away on December 27, 2018 in Gulfport, Mississippi. Visitation for friends will be held on Saturday, January 5, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. and again at 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. Final visitation for friends will be held on Sunday, January 6, 2019...
Michael Smith
Dec 27, 2018
Age 64, passed away December 27, 2018. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Rd., Gulfport served the family. Please click here to view the video tribute
Donna Currier
Dec 26, 2018
Donna Schaaf Currier, age 52 of Gulfport, passed away on Wednesday, December 26, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Donald Earl and Lahja Jean Schaaf; and her brothers, Jack Earl Schaaf and Mark Steven Schaaf. Donna is survived by her loving husband of 28 years, William J. Currier; her children, Eric Currier (Heather), Kevin Currier (Felicia), Kristopher...
Bessie Lopez
Dec 26, 2018
Bessie Mae Hughes Lopez, age 86 of Gulfport, passed away on Wednesday, December 26, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Myrtle Hughes; her husband, Allen J. Lopez; her son, Charles E. Phinney; her granddaughter, Miranda B. Lopez; her sister, Lucille Guidry; and her brothers, Floyd, Bobby, Ralph, and George Hughes. She is survived by her...
Elmer Williams
Dec 26, 2018
Age 91, passed away December 26, 2018. A visitation for family and friends will be held on Monday, January 7, 2019 at RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Rd.,Gulfport from 12:30pm until 1:30pm; a graveside service will be at 2:30 at Biloxi National Cemetery. Visitation 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Monday, January 7, 2019 Riemann Family Funeral Home -...
Fanny Summers
Dec 26, 2018
Fanny Lou Summers, age 87, passed away on December 26, 2018 in Carriere, MS. A native of Picayune, MS, she was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, who will be truly missed by all who knew and loved her. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Stockstill and Fannie Ivy Stockstill; her loving husband of 50 years, Forrest...
Norma Sears
Dec 26, 2018
Norma Sue Sears, age 75, of Newnan, Ga, passed away on December 26, 2018, in Newnan. She was preceded in death by her parents, Pat, Sr. and Velma Fore. Survivors include her husband, Bill Sears; her son, Lamont (Nancy) Ladner; 2 step-children, Marianne Wilborn and Stephanie Sears; her siblings, Pat (Ann) Fore, Jr., Marilyn Sellers, W.C. "Cotton" (Penny) Fore, Jennie...
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