OBITUARIES
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...
Marlene Gillich
May 16, 2018
Marlene A. Gillich passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 16, 2018, surrounded by family and friends at home. She was a lifelong resident of Biloxi and attended Biloxi High School. Mrs. Gillich was the owner and operator of the Beacon Gift Shop located on West Beach Blvd. In her younger years, she was an avid bowler. She was preceded in...
Jo Dastugue
May 16, 2018
Jo Ann Marie Dastugue, age 75, passed away Wednesday, May 16, 2018 in Hattiesburg, MS. She was a resident of New Orleans and the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Jo Ann was a very special lady who dearly loved her family, watching old movies and an occasional "Sherry" every now and then. Jo Ann wore a beautiful smile, even though she faced...
Joyce Byrne
May 15, 2018
Joyce Claire Byrne, age 89 fo Diamondhead, passed away on May 15, 2018. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 9113 Kiln DeLisle Road, Pass Christian, is serving the family. An online obituary may be viewed and condolences and photos shared at www.riemannfamily.com
Elmer Lindsey
May 15, 2018
Age 79, passed away May 15, 2018. A graveside service will be held on Monday, May 21, 2018 at Biloxi National Cemetery at 9:00am. graveside service 9:00 am Monday, May 21, 2018 Biloxi National Cemetery 400 Veterans Ave. Biloxi, Mississippi, United States 39531 Please click here to view the video tribute
George Harrison
May 15, 2018
The Rev. Dr. George William Harrison, 91, a veteran of the Battle of Okinawa, a Baptist minister and theologian, and husband of Anna Jean Walker Harrison for 68 years, died May 15, 2018 in Daphne, Ala. Visitation will be at noon Saturday, May 19, 2018, at Handsboro Baptist Church in Gulfport, Miss., followed by a remembrance service at 1 p.m....
Jimmy Smith
May 14, 2018
Mr. Jimmy Lloyd Smith, age 76, died Monday, May 14, 2018, at home in Biloxi, MS. He was born October 3, 1941, in Memphis, TN to Nolan and Thelma Smith. He is a U.S. Air Force veteran and retired in 1979 at the rank of SMSGT. His tours included Arkansas, Delaware, New York, Puerto Rico, and Mississippi. He had numerous...
Annemarie Holifield
May 14, 2018
Annemarie Holifield, a longtime resident of Ocean Springs, was born in 1922 in Kaiserslautern, Germany. A devoted military wife of thirty one years to CW4 Elmer J. Holifield passed away on May 14, 2018 in Ocean Springs. Annemarie is survived by her two sons, Frederic Holifield and his wife, Alice of Gautier, MS, Dennis Holifield and his wife, Margaret of...
Matthew Hall, Jr.
May 13, 2018
Matthew (Matt) Hall, Jr. of Diamondhead, Mississippi passed away on Sunday, May 13, 2018. He was born in Caroline County, Virginia on April 25, 1930 to Matthew Hall, Sr. and Lottie Watts Hall. He graduated from James Monroe High School in Fredericksburg, Virginia where he was quite active in sports and signed a professional baseball contract, then attended college before...
Roger McCormick
May 13, 2018
Roger Thomas McCormick, 81, of Biloxi, MS, passed away Sunday, May 13, 2018 in Biloxi. Mr. McCormick was born in Hartford, Connecticut on February 10, 1937. He graduated from Hartford High School in 1956 and he attended the Univ. of Connecticut. He retired after 25 years from the Navy Resale System and he was of the Catholic faith. Mr. McCormick...
Sallie Kapp
May 13, 2018
Age 83, passed away May 13, 2018. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 from 10:30am-11:30am at the RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 19130 Commisson Rd., Long Beach. The funeral will be at 11:30am in the funeral home chapel. Buril will follow in Long Beach City Cemetery. visitation 10:30 am - 11:30 am Tuesday, May 15, 2018 Riemann...
Melody Landrum
May 13, 2018
Age 63, passed away May 13, 2018. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Rd., Gulfport is serving the family. Please click here to view the video tribute
Merle Lewis, Jr.
May 13, 2018
Charles Lewis, age 76 of Gulfport, passed away on Sunday, May 13, 2018, in Gulfport. Mr. Lewis was preceded in death by his parents, Muriel Charles Lewis Sr. and Kathlyn Lewis. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Irma Jean Lewis; his children, Steven (Chris) Lewis, Melinda (Robert) Boyd; and grandchildren, Taylor Boyd (future grandson Roy Cuevas), Tanner...
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