OBITUARIES
Sara Lambert Hollingsworth Esterly
Feb 9, 2025
Sara Lambert Esterly went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 9th, surrounded by family. She was born on a family farm in Heflin, Alabama, the youngest of 12, to Nathan Thomas and Mary Elizabeth Lambert. Sara dedicated her life to caring for others. She pursued her passion for nursing in Columbus, Georgia, where she completed her training...
Joyce Smith Warren
Feb 8, 2025
Joyce Smith Warren, born on September 21, 1944, peacefully passed on February 8, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love and dedication to her family and community. A longtime resident of Purvis, Joyce made significant contributions throughout her life, both in her professional career and as a cherished family member.
In 2014, Joyce retired from the United States Post Office after...
Kathy Nichols
Feb 8, 2025
In Loving Memory of Kathy Nichols
Kathy Nichols, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at home with her daughter Kristie and her husband Bryan on February 8, 2025, Born on September 17, 1953, in omaha, Nebraska, Kathy lived a vibrant and fulfilling life, touching the hearts of all who knew her.
Kathy was preceded in death by her...
Carol Faye Jackson
Feb 8, 2025
Carol Faye Jackson (nee Courrege), a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2025, at her home in Kiln, MS. Born on December 22, 1937, in New Orleans, LA, Carol's life was a beautiful tapestry woven with love, faith, and devotion to her family and community.
A committed member of First Baptist Church in Bay...
Ray Herman Taconi, Jr.
Feb 8, 2025
Ray Herman Taconi, Jr., age 65, of Biloxi, passed away on February 8, 2025.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, 274 Beauvoir Road, Biloxi is serving the family.
Hugh Moore
Feb 8, 2025
Hugh Moore, an adored husband, father, grandfather, great- grandfather and friend to everyone he met, entered into eternal rest on February 8, 2025, at the age of 78. Born in Biloxi, Mississippi on September 16, 1946, Hugh's legacy is one for the books. He truly was a local legend.
Educated in the most untraditional of ways, Hugh attended the school of...
Rebecca Bryant Scully
Feb 8, 2025
Rebecca Bryant Scully, 78, of Pass Christian, MS., passed away on February 8, 2025.
Riemann Family Funeral Home of LONG BEACH, is honored to serve the Scully family.
Harvey Earl Crosby, Jr.
Feb 8, 2025
Harvey Earl Crosby, Jr, age 64, passed away on February 8, 2025 in Gulfport, MS. He was born on April 24th 1960 in Gulfport, MS to Harvey Earl Crosby Sr. and Aletha Rae Legg. He attended Harrison Central High School and worked in offshore oil drilling. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed many activities including fishing and hunting. He...
Gaetana Benanti Odenwald
Feb 8, 2025
Gaetana Benanti Odenwald, born on November 18, 1938, in New Orleans, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2025, in Long Beach, Mississippi.
Geatana was a graduate of Francis T. Nicholls High School in New Orleans. She enjoyed her career as a teacher's aide and library assistant with the Long Beach School System. Beyond her professional endeavors, Geatana was also an...
Viola Faye Mahan
Feb 7, 2025
Viola Faye Mahan
July 3, 1939- February 7, 2025
Viola Faye Patrick, daughter of Ancie Belle Bond and Allen (Pat) Bryan Patrick of Gulfport departed this life after a long illness. Faye was married to Robert (Bob) Mahan for over 63 years. Bob and her sister Patty predeceased her in death. She is survived by her children, Robin, Melanie, Ryan "Bubba" and...
Viola Faye Mahan
Feb 7, 2025
Viola Faye Mahan, age 85, Gulfport, passed away on February 7, 2025.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.
Lon E. Booker, III
Feb 7, 2025
Lon Edward Booker III, age 77, of Gulfport, MS, passed away Friday, February 7th, 2025 at home with his family and was reunited with his bride, the love of his life of 45 years, Carolyn. He was born on October 5th, 1947 in Natchez, MS to parents Lon Edward and Mary Elizabeth Booker, of which he preceded in death.
Lon grew...
Frederick Allen Winstead
Feb 7, 2025
Frederick Allen Winstead, a cherished member of his family and community, was born on January 13, 1946, in Meridian, Mississippi. He departed this life on February 7, 2025, at his residence, leaving behind a legacy of love, resilience, and unwavering dedication to those he held dear.
Frederick proudly served as a Veteran of the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Naval Reserve,...
James "Jim" Russell Hull
Feb 6, 2025
James Russell Hull, affectionately known as Jim, was born on January 20, 1947, in Quincy, Illinois. He departed this life on February 6, 2025, at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Biloxi, Mississippi; leaving behind a legacy of service, love, and community involvement.
A veteran of the United States Air Force, Jim served honorably for eight years, a testament to his...
Leonard "Lenny" John Pizzetta, Jr.
Feb 6, 2025
Leonard “Lenny” John Pizzetta, Jr., age 67 of Biloxi, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025.
He was preceded in death by his father, Leonard John Pizzetta, Sr. and his sister, Michelle Pizzetta.
Lenny is survived by his loving wife of twenty-five years, Latricia “Tricia” Pizzetta; his son, Lennie Pizzetta; his grandchildren, Talyn, Brooklyn, Lennie, Jr. Pizzetta and Marley Rivard; his stepsons,...
Juliana Hughes
Feb 5, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that I announce the passing of Juliana Margaret Hughes, age 91 who passed away peacefully on Wednesday February 5, 2025 in her winter home in Waveland, Mississippi.
Juliana was born May 23, 1933, in Detroit, Michigan, the first born of Paul C. Hughes and Mary Helen O’Mara Hughes.
Juliana was predeceased by her parents, her sister, Sr....
Gloria Patricia Crockett-Smith
Feb 5, 2025
Gloria Patricia Crockett-Smith, 79, entered eternal rest on February 5, 2025. She was born on November 9, 1945, in Roanoke, VA and was the only daughter of Reagon P. Crockett and Katherleen Roy Crockett.
Gloria Patricia, 'Trisha' to family, graduated from Carver High School in Salem, VA, where she met the love of her life, Curtis Lee. They were married on...
Debbie M. Blackwell
Feb 5, 2025
Debbie Blackwell, age 90 of Gulfport, passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2025.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Joe Blackwell; and her son, Keith Blackwell; father, James Childress, mother, Velda Geneva (Nolan) Childress, brothers, Charles Childress and James Childress; and sister, Marion Childress and Elsie Childress.
Debbie is survived by her children and their spouses, Victor &...
James Leo Todd Jr.
Feb 5, 2025
James Leo Todd Jr, Chief, USN, Retired
James L. Todd Jr., age 77 of Gulfport, MS went home to be with the Lord on February 5, 2025 at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport. James was born in Mullins, SC on October 7, 1947 and was a 1966 high school graduate of Whiteville High School, in Whiteville, NC. He joined the United States...
Helen Agens Goff Maskell
Feb 4, 2025
Helen Agnes Goff Maskell, age 93, of Long Beach, passed away on February 4, 2025, in Pass Christian, MS.
She was a native of New London, CT and retired from S.S. Kresge Company.
Mrs. Maskell was preceded in death by her mother, Amelia Goff; her father, Phillip Goff; an infant brother, James Goff; two sisters, Mary Goff and Loretta Hughes; and numerous...
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