OBITUARIES
Charles Edward Wood
Aug 17, 2024
Charles Edward Wood, age 77, of Long Beach passed away on August 17, 2024 following a brief but complicated struggle with heart disease and cancer.
Charlie was born on April 10, 1947 to Robert Allen Wood, Sr. and Louise Stokes Wood in McComb, Mississippi. He moved to Gulfport at the age of eight spending many hours riding bikes, playing baseball, and...
Deborah Lynn Jordan
Aug 16, 2024
Deborah Lynn Jordan, a beloved matriarch and long-time resident of Biloxi, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on August 16, 2024, in Gulfport, Mississippi. Born on November 14, 1953, in Tylertown, Mississippi, Deborah was the cherished daughter of Leroy and Lois Dunaway, who have preceded her in death. She embodied the spirit of warmth, love, and resilience...
Donna Rae Michelle DeVore
Aug 16, 2024
Donna Rae Michelle DeVore, age 55, passed away on August 16, 2024, in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Born in Gary, Indiana, to Donald C. and Mary K. Rogers, Donna was a resident of Vancleave and graduated from St. Martin High School in 1987. She was a devoted member of Ramsay Hill Baptist Church.
Donna was a strong and loving woman who cared...
Robert R Riggs
Aug 16, 2024
Robert R. Riggs, age 75, of Gulfport, Mississippi, passed away on August 16, 2024 Born on June 11, 1949, in San Bernardino, California, Robert proudly served in the Army National Guard, demonstrating his commitment to his country and community.
Robert was a dedicated general contractor, known for his expertise and integrity in the field. He earned a finance degree from Cal...
Obil J. Webb, Jr.
Aug 16, 2024
Obil (Obie or O.J.) J. Webb Jr., age 98, passed away on August 16, 2024, in Gulfport, Mississippi. He was born October 3, 1925, in Nettleton, MS to Obil J. Webb Sr and Polly Coursey Webb. He was a native of Guntown, MS but considered St. James, MO as his adopted hometown. He was a resident of the Armed Forces...
Edith (Edye) Ellen Manka
Aug 15, 2024
Edith (Edye) Ellen Manka, age 90, lost her battle with COPD on 15 August 2024. She was proceeded in death by her husband, Clarence (Joe) Manka of Biloxi, MS; her parents, John and Monica Zettle; and her younger sister, Deborah Kampourgiannis, all of Chicago, IL.
She is survived by her two sisters, Barbara Ambrosino and Lana Powers, of Chicago, IL., and...
Diane Thornton
Aug 15, 2024
Diane Thornton, age 71, of Long Beach passed away on August 15, 2024.
A full tribute will be posted at a later date.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Long Beach is proudly serving the Thornton family.
To share condolences and memories, visit www.riemannfamily.com
Mona Lou Gibus
Aug 15, 2024
Mona Lou Gibus, a dedicated Clinical Exercise Physiologist and beloved member of the community, passed away on August 15, 2024 in Biloxi, Mississippi, at the age of 61. Born on July 19, 1963, in Clearfield, Pennsylvania, Mona brought warmth, kindness, and a fierce passion for health and fitness to those around her.
Mona earned her Bachelor's degree from the University for...
Betty "GiGi" Ann Thurman Sears
Aug 15, 2024
Betty Ann Thurman Sears, born on April 7, 1942, peacefully went to meet her Heavenly Father on August 15, 2024, in Gulfport, Mississippi.
A native of Gulfport, Betty was one of 13 children born to the late James Thurman and Caroline Lizana Thurman. Throughout her life, she touched many hearts while working as a waitress and hostess at H & H...
Beverly Kay Odom
Aug 14, 2024
Beverly Kay Odom, 63, of Kiln passed away on August 14, 2024, in Slidell, LA. She is preceded in death by her father, Hilder Leroy Odom of Poplarville, her grandparents, Arthur and Lucille Odom of Poplarville, Lee and Evelyn Smith of Poplarville, Rosella and Paul Krumm of Iowa, and great niece, Baylie Hattaway of Kiln. Left to cherish her memories...
Harmon David Warden
Aug 14, 2024
Harmon David Warden, a beloved member of the Gulfport community and a dedicated family man, passed away on August 14, 2024 at the age of 86 in Gulfport, Mississippi.
Born on August 27, 1937, Harmon led a life marked by deep connections with his family, a solid career, and a commitment to service. Harmon was married to his beloved wife, Leslie...
Scott "Scooter" Dwayne Thompson
Aug 14, 2024
Scott "Scooter" Dwayne Thompson, age 58 of Long Beach, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2024.
Scooter is preceded in death by his parents, Buford and Elizabeth Ann Thompson.
He is survived by his sisters; Tammy Boudreaux (Billy) and Robin Thompson; and niece, Sarah Boudreaux.
Scooter is a graduate of Long Beach Senior High School. He started his career in produce at Piggly...
Norma Joyce Bell
Aug 14, 2024
Norma Joyce Bell, 80, of Kiln, Mississippi died August 14th, 2024. A private burial at Ladnier Cemetery in Stone County will be held. Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is assisting the family.
Betty Freeman Conerly
Aug 14, 2024
Betty Freeman Conerly, age 94, of Long Beach, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on August 14, 2024. She was born in Pike County, Mississippi to Everett and Laura Freeman.
Betty was preceded by her husband, Thomas Emmett Conerly in 2022; a daughter, Ramona Barrentine; her parents, Everett and Laura Freeman. Betty was a faithful member of...
Stephanie Shields
Aug 13, 2024
Stephanie Shields, age 71, of Gulfport, passed away on August 13, 2024.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.
Paul Nicolletta
Aug 13, 2024
Paul Nicolletta, 70, of Waveland, Mississippi died August 13th, 2024. Services are private with Riemann Family Funeral Home, Waveland assisting the family.
Avery Marie Hubbard
Aug 13, 2024
Avery Marie Hubbard, of Kiln, 8 days old, gained her tiny wings on Tuesday, August 13, 2024.
She is survived by her parents, Caitlin Reynolds and Julian Hubbard; her brother, Elijah Hubbard; her grandparents, James and Celie Reynolds, Shawnda and Ryan Branger, and Jason Albertson; her great grandparents, Myrna Ladner, Joann Reynolds, Cindy Albertson, and Joel Albertson; her aunts and uncles,...
Suzanne DeJarnatt
Aug 13, 2024
Suzanne DeJarnatt, a beloved figure known for her dedication to helping others in both the medical field and customer service, passed away on August 13, 2024 in Gulfport, Mississippi. She was born on March 8, 1955, in Denison, Texas, to the late Ralph and Bessie DeJarnatt where she spent her earlier days before eventually making a lasting impact in various...
William Lee Pryor
Aug 13, 2024
William Lee Pryor, age 94, of Bay St. Louis, Mississippi passed away August 13, 2024. Services are private and Riemann Family Funeral Home, Waveland is assisting the family.
James D. Hawkins
Aug 13, 2024
James D. Hawkins, age 92, of Gulfport, passed away on August 13, 2024.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.
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