OBITUARIES
Howard McNelley
Dec 22, 2017
Howard "Mac" Dee McNelley, 74, was born on October 8, 1943 in Ames, Iowa. He lived in McAllen, TX until he was 9 before moving to Santa Ana, CA. Howard joined the Air Force out of high school in 1961. He spent 28 years proudly serving his country. He often spoke about his experiences, especially in Germany, Australia, England and...
Cindy Reed
Dec 22, 2017
Cindy Reed, 43, passed away on Friday, December 22, 2017 in Gulfport. Cindy was a native of Trenton, Illinois and has been a long-time resident of Pass Christian. She was a Customer Service Representative with Lemon Mohler Insurance in Gulfport and was a member of Grace Chapel in Pass Christian. Cindy was preceded in death by her brother, Greg Schutz...
Robert Peters
Dec 22, 2017
Robert Lorenzo Peters, 81 of Gulfport, passed away on Friday, December 22, 2017. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Rd is serving the family. An online guest book may be signed and memories shared at www.riemannfamily.com Please click here to view the video tribute
Jennifer Williams
Dec 22, 2017
Jennifer Ann Williams, age 52, passed away on December 22, 2017. She is preceded in death by her mother, Mary Ann Schrader; and one brother, Michael Basford. She is survived by her husband, Aaron Lee Williams of Saucier; one child, Samantha Ann Blair Williams of Saucier; her father, Gerald Schrader of Washougal, WA; two sisters, Rhonda and Kathy; two brothers,...
Irma Gazzier
Dec 21, 2017
On December 21, 2017, a great beacon of light lost its glow. Irma Sims Gazzier gained her Angel wings and went to be with the Lord. She leaves behind the love of her life and husband of 53 years, George M. Gazzier, whom she married in 1964; their seven children, John Gallardo (Mary), Nora Stokes (Monty), Rebecca Lott, Jessie Gallardo...
David Acklin
Dec 21, 2017
David Wayne Acklin, age 50 of Ocean Springs, passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2017. He is survived by his parents, Judy Poole and Kenneth Acklin; his daughter, Katherine Jean D'Amoto; his sister, Shelly Poole Hinote; and his stepfather, Charles Poole. Mr. Acklin owned a remodeling business and was a hard working man. He was a loving father, surrounded himself...
Eva Dern
Dec 20, 2017
Eva Ruth Dern, Memaw, age 82, formerly of Tifton, Georgia passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2017. She was a graduate of Blackshear High School in 1953. She later graduated from San Jose College for Medical Dental Assistance. She spent many years giving back to her community under Dr. Annie Taylor at Coastal Family Health Center. Her talents were many. She...
Keith Stephens
Dec 20, 2017
Keith W. Stephens, 59 of Biloxi, went to be with his Lord on December 20, 2017. He served his Lord throughout his life through several local churches of various denominations. Keith was born in Biloxi, Mississippi on June 13, 1958 and lived most of his life in Biloxi. He graduated from Biloxi High School in 1976 and later achieved a...
Harry LeRoy
Dec 20, 2017
Harry D. LeRoy was born August 9, 1927, in Chicago, Illinois, and left this life on December 20, 2017, at the age of 90. Harry was preceded in death by his youngest son, Daniel LeRoy; his parents, Daniel and Agnes LeRoy; and his sister, Caryl LeRoy. Harry is survived by his wife of 65 years, Dixie C. LeRoy; his daughter,...
Martha Breckley
Dec 20, 2017
Martha D. Breckley, 72, of Diamondhead, passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at her residence. Mrs. Breckley was a native of Pennsylvania and New Jersey and has been a resident of Diamondhead. She had a high school GED. She was a former waitress at Waffle House in Bay St. Louis. She loved to read and watch some of her favorite...
Richard McCoy
Dec 19, 2017
Richard Carlisle McCoy, age 69, Gulfport, passed away on December 19, 2017. Richard was born in Gulfport and served in the Air National Guard and then in the United States Army Reserve for over 20 years. After his military career, he worked at the Biloxi VA as a nurse and was a dedicated and hard-working man. He enjoyed woodworking and...
Charles Etheredge
Dec 19, 2017
Charles Euel Etheredge, 76 years old, of Biloxi, Mississippi, stepped into heaven to be with the Lord December 19, 2017, because Jesus stepped onto this earth to pave the way to heaven for us, so when we pass we can go directly to heaven. The funeral service will be held at 9:45 a.m. on Friday, December 22, 2017 at RIEMANN...
Olen Lee
Dec 19, 2017
Olen Wayne Lee, 63 of Carriere, passes away on Tuesday, December 19,2017. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport, is serving the family. An online guest book may be signed and memories shared at www.riemannfamily.com Please click here to view the video tribute
Hubert Tims
Dec 19, 2017
In the late night hours of Tuesday, December 19th, 2017, Mississippi lost a quiet, compassionate, American patriot after a long, hard-fought battle with cancer. Hubert Hillman "Top" Tims, 82, lived 50 years in the small St. Martin community outside of Ocean Springs. A native of Petal, Mississippi and son of Pius G. and Ruth Gaylor Tims, Master Sergeant Tims retired...
Jeanne Baker
Dec 19, 2017
Jeanne Marie Baker, age 57, passed away on December 19, 2017. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, is serving the family. An online guest book may be signed and memories shared at www.riemannfamily.com Please click here to view the video tribute
Betty Franke
Dec 18, 2017
Betty Joyce "Granny" Franke, age 84 passed away December 18, 2017 in Gulfport. She graduated from Murphy High School in Mobile, AL. She enjoyed dancing with her husband, cooking, canning, fishing, gardening, crocheting, quilting, and sitting in her back yard. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gaston L. Ory, Sr. and Veronica Lizana Ory; husband, Carl W. Franke,...
Joan Stevens
Dec 18, 2017
Joan Stevens, 82 of Long Beach, passed away on December 18, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arlie Stevens; In-laws, Mr. and Mrs. Arlie Francis Stevens; mother, Josephine Quintal. She is survived her children, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stevens, Sr., John Stevens, Rodney Stevens and Rhonda Stevens; sister, Lenora Winiford; grandchildren, Chad Dillingham, Robert Stevens, Jr., Jennifer...
Mary Martin
Dec 18, 2017
Mary K. "Kathy" Martin, age, 67, resident of Biloxi, MS, passed away on Monday, December 18, 2017. She is a beloved wife, mother, nanny, sister, aunt, and friends to so so many. Her spunky, sassy attitude with her "matter of fact" responses will be missed by so many. She prayed before every meal she ate, for herself, family, friends, and...
Margaret Dubuisson
Dec 17, 2017
Margaret Jane Dubuisson, age 86, of Gulfport, passed away on December 17, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alphonse B. and Edna Pipkin Dubuisson. She was born in Picayune and lived in Lakeshore, Kiln, Bay St. Louis where she was Salutatorian of her graduating class of 1948, and moved to Gulfport on August 1, 1954. She worked...
Vicky Desmond
Dec 17, 2017
Vicky Leigh Desmond, age 50, was welcomed with open arms by her beloved Papa GiGi and by her two brothers, Randy and Rick "Buddy" Truitt to greet her heavenly father. Vicky grew up in Greenwood, MS and lived her adulthood in Gulfport, MS. She worked at the Isle of Capri Casino for 19 years. She was also preceded in death...
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