OBITUARIES
Patrick Dale Rolison
Aug 21, 2024
Patrick Dale Rolison, age 28, of Pass Christian, Mississippi passed away on August 21, 2024, at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport. He will be greatly missed by all.
Patrick is survived by his father, Jimmy Ray Rolison; mother, Tracy Oxendine; siblings, Willie Ray Oxendine, Jr., Brandon Ray Oxendine, Astoria Lee Oxendine, and Michael Ray Oxendine; his grandmother, Gayla Ann Rosenpie; grandfather, Michael...
Myrtle Jane Newman
Aug 21, 2024
Myrtle Jane Newman, age 100, of Long Beach passed away peacefully on August 21, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Myrt was a very active and vibrant person. She was born on September 6, 1923 in Ponchatoula, LA to the late Harvey & Addie Vinyard. She grew up there with her siblings, Edith, Walter, Edgar, Oscar, Clinton,...
Francis Stephen Davis, Jr.
Aug 21, 2024
Francis Stephen Davis Jr., age 65, of Navarre, Florida passed away August 21, 2024. Services are private with Riemann Family Funeral Home, Biloxi handling the arrangements.
Fern Maybelle MaGandy
Aug 20, 2024
Fern Maybelle MaGandy, age 100, of Biloxi, passed away on August 20, 2024.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.
Brian Alexander Williamson
Aug 18, 2024
Brian Alexander Williamson, 52, of Miami, Florida died August 18th, 2024 while visiting the coast. Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport is assisting the family.
Charles "Andy" Guinn
Aug 18, 2024
Charles “Andy” Guinn, 76 of Perkinston, MS passed away on August 18, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 26, 1948 in Paris, TN to the late Guy & Anna Belle Guinn. Andy is preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Dianne Phillips.
After graduating high school, Andy began working for the US Army...
Thomas Frank Arena
Aug 18, 2024
Thomas Frank Arena (1961-2024) - A Heart of Gold
Tommy Arena, a man with a heart of gold who spent his life caring for others, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2024, at the age of 63. Born on May 1, 1961, in Waltham, MA, to Thomas G. and Elizabeth (Young) Arena, Tommy was raised in Belmont, where he first began...
Lester Morris Richard
Aug 18, 2024
Lester Morris Richard, 60, of Vancleave, Mississippi died August 18th, 2024. Services are private with Riemann Family Funeral Home, Lemoyne Blvd. assisting the family.
Doris J. Copeland
Aug 17, 2024
Obituary of Doris J. Copeland
It is with great sadness that we announce that Doris Jones Copeland, 83, of Diamondhead, MS passed away on August 17, 2024 at home. She was born on May 30, 1941 in Columbia, Louisiana to Army Lt. Col. Rosamond Jones and Debbie Zeagler. The family moved around the U.S. to different Army bases, including two years...
Charlie Monroe Johnson
Aug 17, 2024
Charlie Monroe Johnson, age 74 passed away on August 17, 2024 He was a cherished member of his community and will be remembered for his steadfast work ethic and gentle spirit.
He was preceded in death by his parents Murphy Elijah Johnson and Irene Virgie Raymond Johnson; siblings, Lula Mae Garner, Virgie Nancy Jones, Calvin M. Johnson; and spouse, Eunice Kaye...
Jackie Benjamin Leger, Jr.
Aug 17, 2024
Jackie Benjamin Leger, Jr., 62, of D'Iberville, Mississippi died August 17th, 2024. Services are private with Riemann Family Funeral Home, Lemoyne Blvd. assisting the family.
Charles Edward Wood
Aug 17, 2024
Charles Edward Wood, age 77, of Long Beach passed away on August 17, 2024 following a brief but complicated struggle with heart disease and cancer.
Charlie was born on April 10, 1947 to Robert Allen Wood, Sr. and Louise Stokes Wood in McComb, Mississippi. He moved to Gulfport at the age of eight spending many hours riding bikes, playing baseball, and...
Deborah Lynn Jordan
Aug 16, 2024
Deborah Lynn Jordan, a beloved matriarch and long-time resident of Biloxi, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on August 16, 2024, in Gulfport, Mississippi. Born on November 14, 1953, in Tylertown, Mississippi, Deborah was the cherished daughter of Leroy and Lois Dunaway, who have preceded her in death. She embodied the spirit of warmth, love, and resilience...
Donna Rae Michelle DeVore
Aug 16, 2024
Donna Rae Michelle DeVore, age 55, passed away on August 16, 2024, in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Born in Gary, Indiana, to Donald C. and Mary K. Rogers, Donna was a resident of Vancleave and graduated from St. Martin High School in 1987. She was a devoted member of Ramsay Hill Baptist Church.
Donna was a strong and loving woman who cared...
Robert R Riggs
Aug 16, 2024
Robert R. Riggs, age 75, of Gulfport, Mississippi, passed away on August 16, 2024 Born on June 11, 1949, in San Bernardino, California, Robert proudly served in the Army National Guard, demonstrating his commitment to his country and community.
Robert was a dedicated general contractor, known for his expertise and integrity in the field. He earned a finance degree from Cal...
Obil J. Webb, Jr.
Aug 16, 2024
Obil (Obie or O.J.) J. Webb Jr., age 98, passed away on August 16, 2024, in Gulfport, Mississippi. He was born October 3, 1925, in Nettleton, MS to Obil J. Webb Sr and Polly Coursey Webb. He was a native of Guntown, MS but considered St. James, MO as his adopted hometown. He was a resident of the Armed Forces...
Edith (Edye) Ellen Manka
Aug 15, 2024
Edith (Edye) Ellen Manka, age 90, lost her battle with COPD on 15 August 2024. She was proceeded in death by her husband, Clarence (Joe) Manka of Biloxi, MS; her parents, John and Monica Zettle; and her younger sister, Deborah Kampourgiannis, all of Chicago, IL.
She is survived by her two sisters, Barbara Ambrosino and Lana Powers, of Chicago, IL., and...
Diane Thornton
Aug 15, 2024
Diane Thornton, age 71, of Long Beach passed away on August 15, 2024.
A full tribute will be posted at a later date.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Long Beach is proudly serving the Thornton family.
To share condolences and memories, visit www.riemannfamily.com
Mona Lou Gibus
Aug 15, 2024
Mona Lou Gibus, a dedicated Clinical Exercise Physiologist and beloved member of the community, passed away on August 15, 2024 in Biloxi, Mississippi, at the age of 61. Born on July 19, 1963, in Clearfield, Pennsylvania, Mona brought warmth, kindness, and a fierce passion for health and fitness to those around her.
Mona earned her Bachelor's degree from the University for...
Betty "GiGi" Ann Thurman Sears
Aug 15, 2024
Betty Ann Thurman Sears, born on April 7, 1942, peacefully went to meet her Heavenly Father on August 15, 2024, in Gulfport, Mississippi.
A native of Gulfport, Betty was one of 13 children born to the late James Thurman and Caroline Lizana Thurman. Throughout her life, she touched many hearts while working as a waitress and hostess at H & H...
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