OBITUARIES
Ricardo "Rick" Moore
Sep 23, 2024
Ricardo "Rick" Moore, a cherished resident of Pass Christian, Mississippi, passed away on Monday, September 23, 2024, at the age of 88. He was born on November 21, 1935, in Omaha, Nebraska, and was a former resident of the Gentilly neighborhood in New Orleans.
Rick retired after a commendable career as a machinist with the Times Picayune Newspaper, where he was...
William F. Gillen, Jr.
Sep 23, 2024
On Monday, September 23, 2024, God called home one of his Chosin Few, William F. Gillen Jr., at the age of 94.
“Bill” was born to William F. Gillen Sr. and Mildred Prosperie on July 26, 1930. He was a resident of New Orleans for most of his life, but resided in Waveland, MS at the time of his passing. He...
Stephenie "Stevie" English
Sep 22, 2024
Stephenie Walker "Stevie" English
It is with deep sorrow and heartfelt love that we announce the passing of Stephenie English, who went to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 22, 2024, at the tender age of 16.
Stevie was born on January 24, 2008 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, as a 6 lb. 8 oz. blonde curly headed blue eyed beautiful child....
Booth Robbin Nations
Sep 22, 2024
Booth Robbin Nations, age 84, of Long Beach, joined his Lord and Savior and his wife of 55 years on Sunday, September 22, 2024. Mr. Nations was born on October 29, 1939, in Bogue Chitto, MS to Kees Nations and Helen Laura Nations. He attended Copiah-Lincoln Community College; then went on to earn his BS degree at the University of...
Gregory Brian Gladin
Sep 21, 2024
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Gregory Gladin, age 63, a beloved resident of Biloxi, Mississippi. Gregory passed away peacefully on September 21, 2024, surrounded by family. Born in Savannah, Ga on June 12, 1961, Gregory lived a life filled with love, laughter and adventure. He was known for his warm smile, generous spirit,...
Sharon Ann Ladner
Sep 21, 2024
Sharon Ann Ladner, of Gulfport, Mississippi, passed away peacefully in her hometown on September 21, 2024. She was a beloved daughter, sister, and friend, cherished by all who had the privilege of knowing her.
Sharon was a proud graduate of Mississippi State University, where she studied Animal Science. Her passion for animals extended far beyond her studies. Throughout her life, she...
Peter Winford Webb
Sep 20, 2024
Peter Winford Webb
(03/21/1948-09/20/2024)
Peter Winford Webb was born in Munich, Germany on March 21st, 1948, to his parents Airman Otis and Caroline Webb. Peter spent his early childhood in Germany before coming to Gulfport, Mississippi in the 1960s. Peter loved working at Gulf Coast Industries with his friends. Peter loved airplanes, the Saints football team, Batman, and Spiderman. His eyes would...
David Henry Hunt
Sep 19, 2024
David Henry Hunt, age 74 of Pass Christian, passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2024.
He was born in Philadelphia, PA to the late Edward (USN Ret.) and Aurora Jordon Hunt. He was proud to have served in the U.S. Marine Corp, Air National Guard, and retired in 1994 from the U.S. Air Force as a Master Sgt.
David was preceded in...
Maurice Allen Root II
Sep 19, 2024
Maurice A. Root, age 79, of Gulfport, passed away on September 19, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his father, Maurice A. Root; his mother, Viola M. Root; a sister, Maurene M. Fish; and a brother, Burgess Root.
Mr. Root is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Janet D. Root; his children, Karena M. Kerner-Gagnon (Rich) and Alison L....
Gloria Faye Rogers
Sep 18, 2024
Gloria Faye Rogers, 82, of Diamondhead, entered eternal rest peacefully on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, with her loving husband Allen by her side.
Gloria is preceded in death by her parents, Cecil Lloyd Smith and Mary Leman Boman; her brother, Leman Bert Heflin; and her sisters, Glenda Lee Brown, Mary Alice Holder, Maxine Rogers, and Sylvia Jane Holder.
She is survived by...
Gloria Audrey Oehmichen
Sep 18, 2024
Gloria Audrey Oehmichen
12/14/1935 – 09/18/2024
Gloria Audrey Oehmichen, was welcomed into her heavenly home on September 18, 2024.
A native of Wilmington, DE, Gloria moved to New Orleans, LA, when her family relocated in 1947. She attended John McDonogh H.S. and was offered a nursing scholarship upon graduation. She opted instead to wed Robert Allen Oehmichen (Bob), in 1955. During their life...
Shirley Jordan
Sep 18, 2024
Shirley Sue (Spears) Jordan passed away peacefully in her home in Kiln, MS on September 18, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was 75 years old.
We know she was welcomed home into the arms of our Savior by longtime best friend Sheila Walley and her mother Marie Walley, her granddaughter Kamryn Jones, her son Jeremy Rolison, and her mother...
Myrna Louise Cody
Sep 18, 2024
Myrna Waller Cody age 86, born October 5, 1937 in the King Daughters Hospital Gulfport, Mississippi, departed this earthly life on September 18, 2024.
She lived in Gulfport until 1955 when she and her husband moved to Mobile, Alabama and thereafter resided in New York, Cape Cod and Florida before returning to Gulfport in 1964 after the death of her husband...
Ethel Hart McGuffee
Sep 18, 2024
Ethel Theresa McGuffee, age 94, of Gulfport, passed away on September 18, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Ray McGuffee; a son, David Thomas; a daughter, Bonnie Lee Grimstead (Richard); and a son-in-law, Steve Delaney.
Mrs. McGuffee is survived by her children, Theresa Murray (Danny), Annette Delaney, Dan McGuffee (Tehle), and John McGuffee (Lisa); her grandchildren, Greg Murray...
Sherry Joan Averett
Sep 17, 2024
Sherry Joan "Joanie" Averett, of Gulfport, MS, passed away at the age of 70 on September 17, 2024, surrounded by family and friends. Joanie maintained her kindness, grace, compassion, and love of family and friends until the end.
Joanie was born to Roddy and Sherry Daniel. After dedicating 30 years to her Civil Service career, Joanie retired and was excited to...
Amanda Lynn Carter
Sep 16, 2024
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of the beloved woman, Amanda Tallent (Carter), who left us peacefully on September 16, 2024, at the age of just 42 years old. Born on August 11, 1982, she was a beacon of love, kindness, and strength to all who knew her. She joins her grandmother Shirley Kelly, daughter Nicole...
James Terrell LeGros, Jr.
Sep 15, 2024
James Terrell LeGros, Jr., age 88, of Diamondhead, passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2024.
A full tribute will be posted soon.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Pass Christian, is honored to serve the LeGros family.
Lois Jones
Sep 15, 2024
Lois Jones, 102, of Seashore Highlands Retirement Community, and formerly of Long Beach passed away peacefully on September 15, 2024 at Seashore Highlands. She was born on May 24, 1922 in Sebastpol, MS to the late Christopher & Mary Vida Comans. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, David Flex Jones; son, James B. Jones; brothers, Early Comans,...
Nina Faye Briggs
Sep 14, 2024
Nina Faye Briggs (Nana), age 79, of Kiln, passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2024.
She was born on May 25, 1945, in South Carolina to Charlee Ingram and Mattie Kolb.
Nina is survived by her five children, Sylvia Smith, William Matthews, Thomas Matthews, Nina Matthews, and Kimberly Herceg; her grandchildren, Victoria Avery, Christy LaRive, Rebecca Smith, Victor Smith, Jr., Thomas Matthews,...
Ian Gael Rucuch Elias
Sep 13, 2024
Ian Gael Rucuch Elias, son of Ana Karen Pineda-Elias and Erick Rolando Rucuch Meja died September 13, 2024 at USA Women's and Children's Hospital in Mobile, Alabama. A graveside service will be held at 5 PM Friday, September 20th, 2024 at Findley Cemetery with Manuel Galvez officiating. Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport is assisting the family.
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