OBITUARIES
Michael McMillan
Dec 28, 2017
Michael Dean McMillan, of Gulfport, entered the gates of heaven on Thursday, December 28, 2017 at the age of 75. He was born in Castroville, Texas, January 7, 1942. Mike was raised in Pearson, Texas, primarily by his grandparents, Oscar & Katherine Conover where he attended public school in Natalia while spending a lot of time on the family cattle...
Rebecca Marinello
Dec 28, 2017
Rebecca L. Marinello, age 51, of Biloxi, passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2017. Rebecca was a hair stylist, had a beautiful smile, and was loved deeply. She made time here on this Earth fly by. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Pamela Miller and William Miller. She is survived by her husband, Michael P. Marinello; children, Robert...
Bonnie Edwards
Dec 28, 2017
Bonnie L. "Mimi" Edwards, age 63, passed away on December 28, 2017 peacefully at her home in Gulfport, MS with family by her side. She is preceded in death by her parents, Lee Ervin and Mattie Lou Edwards; and a sister, Cheryl L. Griffin. She is survived by her sister, Susan "Sue" Cruz; five nephews, Tim Goss, Brandon Griffin, Brett...
Thomas Dowling
Dec 28, 2017
Thomas Ronald Dowling, age 55, of Long Beach, passed away on December 28, 2017. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 19130 Commission Rd., Long Beach, 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
Patricia Alston
Dec 27, 2017
Patricia Ann Alston, born Dec. 8, 1947 to Doris and Dennis Daughdrill, passed away on December 27, 2017. Mrs. Alston was a graduate of Gulfport High School in 1966 and attended MGCCC-Jeff Davis Campus. She was a lifelong resident of Gulfport, a member of Michael Memorial Baptist Church, and was co-owner of Carpet Giant, Inc. until 2010. She was preceded...
Ray Klein
Dec 26, 2017
Ray Joseph Klein, age 67, passed away on December 26, 2017, in Bay Saint Louis, MS. He is preceded in death by his father, Raymond Klein. He is survived by his mother, Mary K. Giveans of Bay Saint Louis; one daughter, Ann Marie Klein-Hayes of Greenville, SC; a step-son, Jason Nelson of Slidell, LA; six grandchildren, James Stoepker, Anna Hayes,...
Brian Holston
Dec 26, 2017
Brian Shelby Holston, age 47, resident of Waveland, formerly of Gulfport, passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2017. Brian was born in Gulfport and was an avid Saints fan. He loved being outdoors, working in the yard, and spending time with his family. He was a great chef and will be remembered for his love of cooking. He was preceded...
Murray Godwin
Dec 26, 2017
Murray Singleton Godwin, age 84, of Gulfport, passed away on December 26, 2017. Mr. Godwin was a native of Kosciusko, MS. He retired as United States Air Force Techinal Sergeant and was awarded a Bronze Star for outstanding achievement under enemy fire. He was a local school teacher and was a member of Ramsey Memorial Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by...
Thomas Bennett
Dec 26, 2017
Thomas Earl Bennett, age 53, of Ocean Springs, passed away on December 26,2017. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ethel Ann Bennett, and his father, Kenneth Bennett. He is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 11 years, Dawn Bennett of Ocean Springs; six children, Parker Bennett, Brennan Bennett, Robert Bowman, Jon Bennett, Dylan Micholl,...
Helena Coleman
Dec 25, 2017
Helena Smit Coleman, age 93, born in Gravenhagan, Holland on August 20, 1924, passed away on December 25, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph L. Coleman; her mother, Lena Hoogerdyk Smit; her father, Nicolaas Johanes Smit; and her sister, Margaret Smit deboer; her step-son, Phillip Joseph Coleman. Helena lived in Clermont Harbor from 1980 until 2005...
Howard Crocker
Dec 25, 2017
Howard Crocker, age 82, of Long Beach, went to be with the Lord on December 25, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Horace Crocker and Jenny Crocker; and a son, Michael Howard. Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Nancy Crocker; 2 sons, Randy L. Crocker (Katie) and Ken L. Crocker (Kelly); 3 siblings, Janice Williams, Martha...
Barbara Smith
Dec 25, 2017
In God's perfect timing, Barbara Smith went to celebrate the birth of Christ with Jesus himself on December 25th, 2017. She loved and was loved dearly by her husband, her children, her grandchildren and many friends. Barbara was born April 8, 1936 in Evergreen Park, IL to Walter Shaw and Lee Estelle Parker. At an early age she moved to...
Deborah McGill
Dec 25, 2017
Deborah "Debra" Ann McGill, 54, of Gulfport, passed away on Monday, December 25, 2017. Debra was preceded in death by her father, Richard Fernandez; mother-in-law, Marion McGill; sister-in-law, Dorothy McGill; and son-in-law, Derrick "DJ" Carl Fox. Survivors include her husband of 13 years, Michael P. McGill of Gulfport; her children, Susie Lopez (Bridgett), Steven Lopez, Helena Ham (Woo), Stacey Morris...
John Emery
Dec 25, 2017
John David Emery, age 74 of Perkinston, MS passed away December 25, 2017.RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME 11280 Three Rivers Road Gulfport, MS., served the family. Memories may be shared at www.riemannfamily.com Please click here to view the video tribute
Sheri Oaks
Dec 24, 2017
Sheri Lynn Oaks (Cothern) of North Biloxi, passed away on December 24, 2017 at the age of 51. She was of the Baptist Faith. Sheri was a native of Katy, TX where she graduated from high school. She loved gardening, feeding the birds and had a love for all animals. She enjoyed dancing, watching her beloved Saints play football, and...
Margaret Sikes
Dec 24, 2017
Margaret Ann Sikes, 89 of Pass Christian, passed away on Sunday, December 24, 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
Norman Shiyou
Dec 24, 2017
Surrounded by his family --his wife of 38 years, Carol Patton Shiyou; his son, Nicholas Joseph Shiyou; and his granddaughter, Madalyn J. Shiyou--Norman Joseph Shiyou of Kiln, passed from this earth to join his Heavenly Father. One of ten children (Michael Shiyou, Edward Shiyou, Dolphus Shiyou, Eldridge (Tody) Shiyou, Ronald Shiyou, Ruth Summers, Marie Storey, Evon Shiyou, Beverly Necaise, and...
Stephen Mate
Dec 24, 2017
Stephen Mate, Sr., age 87, of Long Beach, passed away on December 24, 2017. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alice Mate; his grandson, Michael Mate, Jr.; and his mother, Mary Molnar. Stephen is survived by his children, Stephen Mate, Jr., Michael (Sue) Mate, Sr., George (Belinda) Mate, Sr.; his siblings, Louis Molnar, Mary Ann Molnar, and Caroline...
Linda Mignor
Dec 24, 2017
Linda Mignor, age 76, passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 24. She was preceded in death by her husband, of 46 years, Gene Mignor, parents, John and Irene Martin and infant granddaughter Kathryn Grimes. Mrs. Mignor is survived by her son Kevin (Terrie) Mignor, daughter, Michelle (Matthew) Grimes and five granddaughters; Chelsey Douglas, Jordan and Michaela McLeod and...
Iris Ryland
Dec 24, 2017
Iris Lee Ryland, age 86, resident of Gulfport, passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2017. Mrs. Ryland was born to John Lee and Eula Anthony Lee and grew up in Woolmarket. She attended Woolmarket Schools where she enjoyed playing basketball, a game she continued to enjoy watching throughout her life, as well as other college sports. She was a member...
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