OBITUARIES
Connie Cole
Oct 16, 2017
Constance Clara "Connie" Cole, age 67, of Long Beach, passed away on October 16, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Dolores Fennell; a sister, Geraldine Hammons; her father and mother-in-law, Gentry and Lucille Cole; and a niece, Mitzi Cole. Survivors include her husband, Bill "Chunky" Cole, her children, Ryan Cole and Christopher Cole; her siblings,...
Verna Walker
Oct 16, 2017
Adell, also known as Mama, Nanny, and Aunt Dell, was the second daughter of Marvin and Lois Ladner Head; was born February 5th, 1941 in Stone County MS. Adell was called home Monday, October 16th, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Adell married Desmond Rhea Walker of...
Richard George
Oct 15, 2017
Richard George, 81, passed away Sunday, October 15, 2017 in Collins, MS. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry George and Alma Rone George, brother, Harry George, Jr.; sister, Bernice Miles. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Christine P. George of Gulfport; daughter, Krystina Beiring of Hattiesburg; two sons, Richard W. George (Donna) of Hattiesburg...
Lorraine Powell
Oct 15, 2017
Lorraine Garcia Powell, age 60, passed away Sunday, October 15, 2017 surrounded by loved ones in Gulfport. She was a loving mother, devoted wife, faithful Christian, and friend to all cats. She had a big heart full of love and giving spirit that overflowed to everyone she met. Her smile was contagious and her laugh would always warm the soul....
Mildred Pavolini
Oct 15, 2017
Mildred Margaret Garriga Pavolini, age 71, and a lifelong resident of Pass Christian, MS, passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ulysses Garriga and Bertha Moran Garriga; her husband, Alphonse "Junior" Pavolini; and four brothers, James Garriga, Lehman Garriga, R.D. Garriga, and Franklin Garriga. She is survived by her three children; Phillip...
Marguerite Edwards
Oct 15, 2017
..passed away on October 15, 2015. A private graveside service will be held at Gulf Pines Memorial Gardens. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 19130 Commission Rd, Long Beach is serving the family. Please click here to view the video tribute
Carol Johnson
Oct 15, 2017
Carol "Gay" Johnson, age 74 and a resident of Gulfport passed away Sunday, October 15, 2017 in Gulfport. Gay left this world but will forever be in the hearts of those who knew her. She devoted her life to caring for her family, spreading sunshine, love, and laughter to all. She was an artist, loved music, and would be the...
Melvin Byrd
Oct 15, 2017
Bettie Jean Byrd, age 84 and Melvin Lamar Byrd, age 90, of Gulfport, both passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2017 in Beaumont, MS. They were preceded in death by her parents, James and Bernice Rouse and his parents, T.O. and Demaris Byrd; a son, David Byrd, a grandchild, Kendell Byrd, a great grandchild, Angel Byrd; her brother, Robert Rouse,...
Ebylene Johnson
Oct 14, 2017
Ebylene Herrington Alexander Johnson, age 93, passed away at her home in Saucier on October 14, 2017. Mrs. Johnson was a member of First Baptist Church of Saucier and a member of the Perkinston Chapter #376 Order of the Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Sally Herrington; a brother, Buddy Herrington; two sisters, Luna...
Charles Brock
Oct 14, 2017
Charles Thomas Brock, 71, of Gulfport, passed away Saturday, October 14, 2017 in Gulfport. Mr. Brock was a native of Hattiesburg, MS and graduated from Delgado Community College in Mortuary Science. He worked as a welder at Ingalls Shipyard and enjoyed Civil War History and Re-eanctments. He was a member of Court Street Methodist Church in Hattiesburg. He is survived...
Wayne Falley
Oct 14, 2017
Age 86 of Gulfport, passed away Saturday, October 14, 2017. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport is serving the family. www.riemannfamily.com Please click here to view the video tribute
Gerald Kittle
Oct 14, 2017
Age 71, passed away Saturday, October 14, 2017. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport, is serving the family. Memories may be shared at www.riemannfamily.com Please click here to view the video tribute
Gladys Moore
Oct 14, 2017
Gladys Maxine Moore, age 93 of Gulfport, passed away Saturday, October 14, 2017 in Gulfport. Gladys was born on September 16, 1924 in Miami, Oklahoma to James and Ethel Baldwin. She moved to Gulfport in 1957 and retired from Keesler Air Force Base where she worked in administration for 22 years. Gladys is preceded in death by her husband, Virgil...
Betty Cropper
Oct 14, 2017
Betty A. Cropper, age 85, passed away October 14, 2017, at St. Joseph Hospice in Gulfport. She was a resident of Diamondhead, MS. She was preceded in death by her parents; Nathaniel and Mary Agnes Cropper. She is survived by her siblings Julia Arceneaux, Mary Clement, Buddy (Patti) Cropper and numerous nieces and nephews. Betty was born in New Orleans,...
Debra Usprich
Oct 13, 2017
Age 50, passed away 10/13/17. Visitation: Friday, 10/20/17, 10-11am; Service: 11am, both at RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 19130 Commission Rd., Long Beach. www.riemannfamily.com. Visitation 11:00 am - 11:30 am Friday, October 20, 2017 Riemann Family Funeral Home- Long Beach 19130 Commission Road Long Beach, Mississippi, United States 39560 funeral service 10:00 am - 11:00 am Friday, October 20, 2017 Riemann...
John Bolen
Oct 13, 2017
John Herschel Bolen, age 63 and resident of Biloxi passed away, Friday, October 13, 2017 in Gulfport, MS. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lewis H. and Noriko H. Bolen; and his brother, James C. Bolen. Mr. Bolen is survived by his two brothers, George Bolen of Potomac, MD, and Robert L. Bolen of Biloxi, MS. He was...
Anna Smith
Oct 12, 2017
Lorraine W. Smith, age 96, passed away Thursday, October 12, 2017 in Richmond Hill, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil K. Smith, Jr., her parents, Charles O. Whitehead, Sr. and Bessie Vinings Whitehead. She is survived by her children, Virgil K. Smith, III (Patricia), Elizabeth Smith Lefeve (Douglas) and David Whitehead Smith (Wanda); six grandchildren and...
Richard Love
Oct 12, 2017
Age 78, passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2017 in Dallas, TX. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 19130 Commission Road, Long Beach will be serving the family. Please click here to view the video tribute
Gerald Hurlbert
Oct 11, 2017
CWO4 Retired Gerald David Hurlbert passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at his home in Biloxi, surrounded by his family. He was born in Handsboro, MS to Lee and Geraldine (Richard) Hurlbert. He was drafted in the U.S. Army and the day after high school graduation was on his way to Camp Shelby, MS for basic training. He served his...
Sara Harder
Oct 11, 2017
Age 65, passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2017. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Rd., Gulfport served the family. Please click here to view the video tribute
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