OBITUARIES
Lourie Higgins
Oct 3, 2025
Lourie Anna Higgins, age 78, passed away Friday, October 3, 2025 in Gulfport, MS.
Lourie was born on May 30, 1947 in Bogalusa, LA to the late Mattie L. Brown and Edward F. Brown. Lourie Higgins was a teacher, seamstress, cook, mother, and faithful Christian at Breaking the Barriers Church where she taught bible study. Lourie taught generations of Long Beach...
Randy Lee Lund
Oct 3, 2025
Randy Lee Lund, age 69, of Long Beach, Mississippi, passed away on Friday, October 3, 2025, and went to be with our Lord.
A devoted believer, Randy found great comfort in his faith. He was a longtime resident of Woolmarket and had recently relocated to Long Beach due to an eight-year battle with illness.
He is preceded in death by his father,...
Diana Marie Creel
Oct 3, 2025
Diana Marie Creel, age 84, of Pass Christian, MS, passed away on Friday, October 3, 2025.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Pass Christian, is serving the family. Please sign the online guestbook, and share memories at www.riemannfamily.com
Jewel Q. (Shamlin) Wingo
Oct 3, 2025
Jewel Q. (Shamlin) Wingo, age 97, of Gulfport, passed away on Friday, October 3, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her husband Perry Wingo, her father, Grover Shamlin; her mother, Mindie (Stacy) Shamlin; a son, Micheal P. Wingo; three sisters and one brother.
She is survived by her daughter, Donna (Wingo) Addison (Jimmy); her grandchildren: Jordan Addison (Stephanie), Taylor Mitchell (Adam),...
Michael "Mike" Brown
Oct 3, 2025
Michael “Mike” David Brown, age 79 of Bay St. Louis, passed away Friday, October 3, 2025.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Rita Brown; and his brother, George Brown.
Mike is survived by his loving wife, Patricia Brown; his son, Christopher (Amy) Brown; his grandchildren, Holliman (Angel) Brown, Hayes Brown, Cooper Brown, Webb Brown and Nick Gardner; and...
Thomas (Tommy) D. Fisher
Oct 3, 2025
Obituary for Thomas (Tommy) Dewey Fisher
Fisher, Thomas Dewey (age 59) was born at Keesler AFB, MS, on May 12, 1966. He was born to TSGT Ronald Roy Fisher and Mary Ruth Hammett Fisher. Thomas was Promoted to Glory on Friday, October 2, 2025, in Gulfport, MS at Singing River Hospital. Our family would like to thank the ICU Doctors and...
Deborah Gail Wilson
Oct 2, 2025
Deborah Gail Wilson, a remarkable woman known for her dedication and warmth, was born on July 2, 1956, in Newton, Mississippi. She passed away peacefully on October 2, 2025, in Gulfport, Mississippi, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories.
Deborah devoted her career to Generations Healthcare, where she touched the lives of many with her compassionate spirit and unwavering...
Imogene Pickett Hoffmann
Oct 2, 2025
Imogene Pickett Hoffmann, a beloved educator and devoted member of her community, passed away on October 2, 2025, at the age of 90.
A native of Utica, Mississippi, and long-time resident of south Mississippi, Imogene dedicated her life to education and service. She held degrees in Elementary Education from Mississippi State University (MSU) and the University of Southern Mississippi (USM), as...
Richard Wayne Gable
Oct 1, 2025
Richard Wayne Gable, age 63 of Lyman, passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2025.
He was preceded in death by his father, Guy Gable; his mother, Maxine Necaise (Buffington); his granddaughter, Ma’leah Bush; his brothers, Thomas Gable and Ronnie Lynn Gable and his grandmother, Grace Gable.
Richard is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Cheryl Gable; his children, Patrick Gable...
Brentley Nicole Gupton
Sep 30, 2025
Brentley Nicole Gupton, 35, passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2025 in Gautier, MS. She was born on May 12, 1990 to Constance “Conni” Campbell Stevens and William “Vann” Gupton in Montgomery, AL at Maxwell Air Force Base.
Although she traveled to many places, she called Poplarville, MS her home. She was a graduate of Camp Shelby Youth Challenge Program (Class...
Thomas Wilson Miller
Sep 30, 2025
Thomas Wilson Miller, born on June 10, 1924, in Cotton Valley, Louisiana, passed away on September 30, 2025, in Gulfport, Mississippi. He lived a life distinguished by dedication and service, retiring from the Air Force after 20 years of honorable military service.
During his retirement, Thomas embraced his love for reading and hiking, proudly accomplishing the notable feat of completing the...
Josephine Brown
Sep 29, 2025
Our mother, Josephine Lisa Marie Swanier Brown, peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, during the early morning hours of September 29, 2025, at the age of 80. Josephine was a devout member of the Catholic Church and a dutiful and faithful servant of God. She was a lifelong member of the Legion of Mary. She...
Angela Carol Brackman
Sep 29, 2025
Angela Carol Brackman, age 69, of Diamondhead, passed away on September 29, 2025.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Pass Christian, is serving the family.
Gladys Murray McCook
Sep 29, 2025
Gladys Murray McCook, a beloved member of her community and an accomplished watercolor artist, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2025, in Diamondhead, Mississippi. She was born on July 7, 1936, in Jessup, Georgia, where she first developed her passion for nature and art, later reflecting her love of realistic floral and bird subjects in her exquisite paintings.
Throughout her life,...
Mary Katherine Haney
Sep 29, 2025
Mary Katherine Haney was born February 24, 1950, and passed away on Monday, September 29, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Douglas and Margaret Reyer, Sr. and her brother, Douglas Reyer, Jr.
Mary is survived by her daughters, Jennifer (John) Dias and Rebekah (Mikael) McKnight; her four grandchildren, Margaret Lamey, Gabrial McKnight, Lilith McKnight and Elyse Dias; her great...
Thomas Daniel Hayes
Sep 29, 2025
Thomas Daniel Hayes, age 67 of Biloxi, passed away on Monday, September 29, 2025.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Mary Hayes and his step son, David Verdin.
Thomas is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Fannie Hayes; his brothers, Anthony and Donald Hayes; and his uncle, Jerry (Anita) Miesll.
Thomas was a proud graduate of Biloxi...
Victor Schuster Farris
Sep 27, 2025
Victor Schuster Farris, age 70, of Wiggins, passed away on September 27, 2025.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Ruthea Currie; brother, Guy Farris; and father, Walter A. Farris.
Victor is survived by his children, DJ Graham (Fallon) of Saucier and Rachel Ackermann (Tom) of Gulfport; siblings, Derrick Farris (Sissy) of Delisle, Lyn Burnaman of Gulfport, Joan Farris of Gulfport,...
Lori Denise Kelly
Sep 26, 2025
Lori Denise Kelly, born May 30, 1968, in Lexington, Missouri, passed away on September 26, 2025. She was the daughter of Thomas Allen Kelly and Cheryl Lee Souder Kelly of Higginsville, MO.
She was preceded in death by her father, Thomas Allen Kelly, and her grandparents.
Lori and Gary Price had four beautiful daughters, Kelly Georgeanne Price (Hector Vega) of Tucson, AZ,...
Barbara Mae Hinds
Sep 25, 2025
Barbara Mae Hinds, peacefully passed away with her husband Robert Hinds, daughter Sondra Langley, grandson, Carl Pointer and his wife Destiny, along with her great-grandchildren Kalystah and Elvis Pointer surrounding her on Thursday, September 25, 2025.
Born on January 18, 1942, Barbara filled her eighty-three years with warmth, love and laughter. Known fondly as "Nana," her spirit continues to inspire those...
Melissa Freeman Allen
Sep 25, 2025
Melissa Ann Freeman Allen, age 71, of Gulfport, passed away on September 25, 2025, after an extended illness.
Lisa, as she was known by so many, was born to the late Don and Luverne Freeman on December 18, 1953, in Brookville, PA. She was a 1973 graduate of Harrison Central High School where she played the flute in the marching band....
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