OBITUARIES
William Raymond, Sr
May 21, 2018
William "Bill" Raymond, Sr., age 80, passed away on Monday, May 21, 2018 in Samburg, TN. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward Raymond and Vernette Borries Raymond; one son, Kevin Raymond; one daughter, Tracy Raymond Speed; two brothers, Elvin Raymond, Melvin Raymond; and one sister, Judy Evans. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Geraldine...
Donald Saylor
May 20, 2018
Donald "Don" Lee Saylor, of Woolmarket, passed away on May 20, 2018 in Biloxi, MS. Survivors include his wife, Linda; daughter, Kristin (David) Lipscomb; grandchildren, Aiden and Brooklyn Lipscomb; sisters, Sue Metz (Ken), Nancy Kunnemann, and Pam Speeks; brother-in-law, William "Joe" Overal (Rose), and sister-in-law, Peggy Caldwell (Michael); nieces and nephews, Cody, Gregg, Shanna, and Jaimee Metz, Erin (Wysong) Hallet...
Elliot Stagg
May 20, 2018
Elliot Don Stagg, age 87, passed away Sunday, May 20, 2018 in Gulfport. Graveside service will be held Friday, May 20, 2018 at 11:00AM at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Gulfport. Graveside Service 11:00 am - 11:30 am Friday, May 25, 2018 Floral Hills Memorial Gardens Carl Leggett Road Gulfport, Mississippi, United States Please click here to view the...
Robert Minnick
May 19, 2018
Robert Minnick, age 54 of Denham Springs, LA, passed away on May 19, 2018. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport, is serving the family. An online obituary may be viewed and condolences shared at www.riemannfamily.com Please click here to view the video tribute
Mary Barbour
May 19, 2018
Mary Teresa Barbour died May 19 th at her home in Gulfport where her daughter Teresa had lovingly cared for her for many years. Mary was born May 20, 1923 in Sydney, Australia to Edward & Margaret Leighton. After World War II, Mary followed her US Navy sweetheart to America and married Robert (Bob) A. Eyer, Sr. Following the death...
Lela Cuevas
May 19, 2018
Lela Mae Cuevas, age 79 of Gulfport, passed away on Saturday, May 19, 2018. Mrs. Cuevas was born in Ollusti, OK, to Halem and Hattie Anderson Southerland. She was an avid reader, enjoyed car racing, and loved bowling. One of her favorite pastimes was swimming and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by...
Frankie Kowalski Sr.
May 19, 2018
Frankie "Pete" Kowalski Sr, of Diamondhead died Saturday May 19, 2018 at his home with his devoted wife of 25 years, Sonya "Toni" Kowalski at his side. He was a proud Vietnam veteran and the recipient of three Purple Heart Medals. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph C. and Mable Wentzell Kowalski, his former wife, Ruby Cuevas...
Patricia Lizana
May 19, 2018
Patricia "Tricky" Ann Lizana, age 74, of Lizana, passed away on May 19, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Veren J. Lizana, Jr.; her parents, Wallace and Maggie Saucier; a sister, Linda Darnell Lander; 2 brothers, Vermon Lee Saucier and Vildon Saucier. She is survived by her son, John Keith Lizana; her companion, John Necaise; 3 sisters,...
Martha Heath
May 19, 2018
Martha Burgess Heath, age 76, of Pass Christian, passed away on May 19, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Heath; a daughter, Lindsey Heath; and her parents. Survivors include her son, Michael (Karen) Heath; 2 sisters, Peggy Carmen and Patricia Johnson; 4 grandchildren, Logan, Jacob, Natalie, and Nathan Heath; and other relatives and friends. A graveside...
Mary Brogdon
May 19, 2018
Mary Cuevas Brogdon, age 80 of Pass Christian, passed away on May 19, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Levander Cuevas, Sr. and Elizabeth Simms Daughter, Dawn E. Brogdon; Sister, Lydia Cuevas; Brothers, Ronald Cuevas and Levander Cuevas, Jr. Mary is survived by her husband of 61 years, Otis Vernon Brogdon; son, Tim Brogdon and his wife Kathy; grandchildren,...
Perley Kinsey
May 18, 2018
Perley Tynes Kinsey, age 82, passed away Friday, May 18, 2018 in Gulfport. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, O. B. Kinsey; daughter, Kaycee Zarske (Kirk); siblings, Edgie "Rebekah" Holston and Harold Dean Tynes; grandchildren, Kinsey Williamson (James), Michael Zarske, and William Zarske; numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews. A graveside service will be held...
George Disher Jr.
May 18, 2018
George Thomas Disher, Jr., age 69, of Pass Christian, passed away on May 18, 2018 in Gulfport, MS. He is survived by his wife, Peggy Disher; his children; his grandchildren; his great grandchildren; and his sisters. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, May 23, 2018, at 2:00 PM, at RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 9113 Kiln Delisle Road, Pass...
Anthony Usey
May 18, 2018
Anthony (Tony) Usey passed away Friday, May 18, 2018 in Gulfport, Mississippi. Mr. Usey was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Thrailkill Usey, and his sister, Shirley Puzz. He is survived by his four children, Tina Nicholson, Taye Morphis, Amy Usey and Wade Usey; six grandchildren; and his brother, Bob Usey. A lifelong resident of Mississippi, Tony was known for...
Jeffrey Neel
May 18, 2018
Jeffrey R. Neel, 73, USAF retired Major, joined our Lord peacefully on May 18, 2018, with his wife, Vilna Neel, by his side. He is survived by his wife, Vilna Neel; sister, Georgana Brouse; and niece, Jennifer Sammons (Martin). Major Neel was born in Columbus, Ohio and Graduated from Ohio State University with a BS in Agriculture and an Air...
Charles Reeder
May 17, 2018
Charles Rodney Reeder, born July 3, 1950 passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 17, 2018. Charles was a decorated Vietnam War veteran receiving a Purple Heart, Bronze Star, and the Army Commendation Medal for his service to his country. He was a skilled fisherman, loved the Mississippi Gulf Coast, and always looked forward to celebrating Mardi Gras yearly...
Mayzell Hancock
May 17, 2018
Mayzell Byrne Hancock, age 95, of Gulfport, ascended into Heaven with the angels of whom she often spoke on Thursday, May 17, 2018. Mrs. Hancock was born in Silver Creek in Lawrence County to Richmond Oliver and Martha Cornelia Honea Byrne. She was a longtime member of Grace Memorial Baptist Church. She never met a stranger, was a friend to...
Frank Koppe
May 17, 2018
Frank Thomas Koppe, age 45, of Pass Christian, passed away on May 17, 2018. Frank is survived by his parents, Thomas and Barbara Koppe, sisters Katherine Koppe of Houston, Texas and Andrea Koppe Castleberry (Clark) of Mobile, Alabama; nephew, Cade Castleberry; nieces Brooke Castleberry and Jeanne Marie Castleberry; his three beloved dogs, Tigger, Nova and Lil Bit; and other relatives...
Robert Ausgaard
May 17, 2018
Robert Julius Ausgaard, age 94 of Long Beach, passed away May 17, 2018. Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Julius and Florence Ausgaard. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Clara M. Ausgaard; his daughter, Viki N. Ausgaard; his son, Robert Jay Ausgaard; his niece, Elsa Williams (Edmond); and his nephew, Charles Ingram (Carolyn). A native...
Henry Herring
May 17, 2018
Henry "Hank" Guinn Herring of Vancleave, passed away on Thursday, May 17, 2018 at the age of 80. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elbert and Martha (Dunnam) Herring, one brother and one sister. He is survived by his wife, Cheryl (Bigham) Herring; three sons, John Randolph Herring, Phillip Sean Herring (Sara), William Joseph Savage (Jeauxlis), and one...
Mary Griffenberg
May 16, 2018
Mary Griffenberg, age 81, passed away on May 16, 2018 in Gulfport, MS. She is preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, George Griffenberg; parents, James and Myrtle Holbrook; daughter, Mary Lorraine Hedstrom; granddaughter, Brandy Hildtbrandt, and Kelly Griffenberg; three sisters, Margaret, Doris, Nora; and four brothers, James, William, Charles, and Edward. She is survived by her five...
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