OBITUARIES
Richard Haney
Mar 28, 2018
Richard Wayne Haney, age 72 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Wednesday, March 28, 2018. He was preceded in death by his mother, Revell Snowden Latimer; father, Harry Waldon Haney; brother, Calvin Hue Haney. Richard is survived by his wife of 46 years, Katherine Reyer Haney; children, Jennifer Lynn Dias (John "Jay"), of Phoenix, AZ, and Rebekah Michell McKnight...
Barbara White
Mar 28, 2018
Barbara L. "Babs" White, age 75 passed away Wednesday, March 28, 2018, at St. Joseph Hospice. She was born December 12, 1942, in Ohio and was the oldest daughter of Milton and Gloria Pinckney. Babs moved to New York as a child, where she lived until 1961, when she married her high school sweetheart, Bob. The military granted them the...
Justin Ryan
Mar 27, 2018
Justin Ray Ryan, age 28, of Long Beach, passed away on March 27, 2018. Justin is survived by his wife of 12 years, Marion "Liz" Ryan; parents, Harline "Dewayne" and Veronica Lynn Ryan of Long Beach; his children, Elizabeth Faith "Cookie" Ryan, Isabella Nicole Ryan, and Emily Lynn Ryan; his brother, Daniel Eugene Ryan (Sarah) of Ocean Springs; and his...
Clara Tomlinson
Mar 26, 2018
Clara Estelle Tomlinson, age 83 and a resident of Biloxi, passed away on March 26, 2018, surrounded by many loved ones, after living a full and wonderful life. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lucas Pucheu and Irma Lyons Pucheu; beloved husband, of over 55 years, Richard Eugene Tomlinson, Sr.; and a son, Richard Eugene Tomlinson, Jr. Clara...
Paul Cameron
Mar 26, 2018
Paul Stanley Cameron, age 72 of Gulfport, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, March 27, 2018. A memorial service will be held at a later date. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport, MS is assisting the family. Please click here to view the video tribute
John Garcia
Mar 26, 2018
John W. Garcia, age 58, of Kiln, passed away on March 26, 2018. He was preceded in death by his father, Jesse Garcia; his mother, Gretha Dew; a sister, Glenda Crawford; and a niece, Aja Crawford. He is survived by his siblings, Tammy Estrella, Jeffery Garcia, Ricky Garcia, and Kenneth Garcia; his aunt and uncle, Carolyn and Robert Seal; his...
Muriel Brokmeier
Mar 26, 2018
Muriel Manieri Brokmeier, age 89, of Diamondhead, passed away on March 26, 2018. She was preceded in death by her son, Charles "Chuck" Brokmeier; her parents, Sidney and Amelia Manieri; her siblings, Emile, Valmae, Tyrell, Elvira, Geraldine, Anna Belle, Sidney, Jr., Amelia, and Donald. She is survived by her husband of 69 years, Henry Brokmeier; her children, Gary (Carol) Brokmeier,...
Carrie Mullins
Mar 26, 2018
Carrie Ann Mullins, age 37, of the St. Martin and Ocean Springs communities passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, March 26, 2018. Carrie loved spending time with her daughter Gabi and her family, whether it was at the softball fields; going out on the boat to the islands with friends and picking up seashells, driftwood or whatever might...
Marlin Waits
Mar 26, 2018
Marlin Waits, age 84, of Latimer, passed away on March 26, 2018. He was preceded in death by his father, Walter Waits, his mother, Jean Waits; and 2 brothers, Darrell Waits Leslie Waits. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Gail Waits; 3 children, Jeff (Rhonda) Waits, Tim (Marlene) Buckley, and Mark Buckley; 2 brothers, Wayne Waits and...
Sarah Williams
Mar 25, 2018
Sarah Jane Williams, age 67 of Gulfport, MS passed away on March 25, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sammie Williams and Saddie Thompson; and her brother, Sammie Williams, Jr. She is survived by her husband, Thomas Goode; her children, Latrice Garcia and Michael Williams; grandchildren, Lawrence Wilson, Kevin Wilson, Tanisha Williams, and Michael Williams; great grandchild,...
Jennifer Gilliam
Mar 24, 2018
Jennifer Joan Gilliam, age 67, of Ocean Springs, passed away on Saturday, March 24, 2018. Mrs. Gilliam was born in Hattiesburg to Vaughany Afton and Glen Hartfield Anderson. She was a homemaker and was an avid birdwatcher and gardner. Her family was first and foremost in her life and she will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed. She was preceded...
Russell Franklin
Mar 24, 2018
Russell Joseph Franklin Russell Joseph Franklin, age 26 of Gulfport, MS died Saturday, March 24, 2018. Russell was born in Biloxi to Holly Ann Franklin of Gulfport and Ricky Joseph Yennie, of Woolmarket. Russell had recently found his way back to the church and had been excited about his new faith and the love he had for Jesus, as well...
Nell Partridge
Mar 24, 2018
Nellie "Nan" Partridge, age 95, of Long Beach, passed away on March 24, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter J. Partridge; her parents, Phillip Wayne and Alice Landry; and her siblings, Mildred Leddy, Gertrude Lionnet, Lois Crute, and Sidney Landry. She is survived by many nieces and nephews, and many close friends. Mrs. Partridge worked for...
Ryan Hall
Mar 23, 2018
Ryan S. Hall, age 38, of Pass Christian, passed away on March 23, 2018. He was preceded in death by his mother, Terrie French Hall; his paternal grandparents, E.J. Hall and Dorothy S. Hall; and his maternal grandparents, John E. French and Cora Lee French. Ryan is survived by his father, John S. Hall and his wife, Kelly C. Hall...
Curtis Buchanan, Jr.
Mar 23, 2018
Curtis Lee Buchanan, age 79, of Woolmarket, passed away on March 23, 2018. Mr. Buchanan was born in Handsboro, MS, to Curtis Lee and Florence Buchanan. He was the owner of Buchanan's Garage on Lorraine Road for over 40 years and the garage is now owned and operated by his son, Lee Buchanan. Curtis loved fishing, boating, his corvette and...
Dena Whipp
Mar 23, 2018
Dena Charles Whipp, Jr., age 83, of Biloxi, MS, and formerly of Waco and Orange, TX, passed away on Friday, March 23, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dena Charles Whipp, Sr. and Bonnie May Wheat Whipp. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Paula Rossi of Biloxi; and his sister, Bettye Ann Whipp. RIEMANN...
William Newport
Mar 23, 2018
William Edward Newport, Jr., 88, passed away March 23, 2018 in Biloxi. Mr. Newport was born in Nashville, TN to William Edward Newport, Sr. and Magalene Griswold, now deceased. He was a graduate of Browns High School in Browns, IL. Mr. Newport joined the U.S. Air Force and was on active duty at Scott Air Force Base, ILL. After the...
Sherry Whitmore
Mar 23, 2018
Sherry Ann Lawrence Whitmore, beloved wife of Charles Whitmore, passed away March 23, 2018 at Sunplex Nursing Home in Ocean Springs. Grave side services will be held at a later date for family members and close friends. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 13872 Lemoyne Blvd. West Jackson County is serving the family. Memories and photos may be shared at www.riemannfamily.com. Please...
Gary Reeves, Jr.
Mar 22, 2018
Gary C. Reeves, Jr, age 88, of Gulfport, passed away on March 22, 2018. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Myrna Lois Clark Reeves; his parents, Gary C. Reeves, Sr. and Ruby Williams Reeves; and 2 sisters, Ann Eddins and Minnie Gay McClesky. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Reeves; 2 children, David G. Reeves (Susan...
Prentice Ferrill Sr.
Mar 22, 2018
Prentice A. "P.A." Ferrill, age 77, of Gulfport, passed away on Thursday, March 22, 2018. P.A. was born in Gulfport to Atty and Luella Cuevas Ferrill. He was retired from the Gulfport Fire Department and will be remembered for his gift of gab, his humor, and his hats. He was preceded in death by his wife, Roberta J. Ferrill; his...
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