OBITUARIES
Mariea Thomson
Jan 18, 2017
Mariea 'Marlene' Thomson, age 69, of Gulfport, passed away on January 18, 2017. Mrs. Thomson was born to John Hubert and Lula Lotee Dearing Wright. She retired from her life's work at Fresenius Medical Care Dialysis and enjoyed shopping and computer games in her spare time. She will be remembered most for her love and dedication to her career and...
Colby Glasgow
Jan 18, 2017
Mr. Glasgow passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2017. He was sent from RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Rd, Gulfport to Crain Funeral Home in Franklinton, LA. Please click here to view the video tribute
Roland Waguespack
Jan 18, 2017
Roland Waguespack, age 84, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2017. He was the kindest and sweetest man that you would have ever met! He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Waguespack; very special friend, Mary Latino. He was survived by his daughter, Edie Tracey and husband David of Biloxi; 5 grandchildren, Megan, Madison, Olivia, Isabella, and Collin. A...
Mildred Desporte
Jan 17, 2017
Mildred Catherine Desporte, age 93, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest F. Desporte, her parents, Herman and Anna Hinkamp; her son, Michael P. Desporte; and her siblings. Mildred is survived by her son, Edward J. (Carolyn) Desporte; his children, Jason K. (Valerie) Desporte, Jason's children, Alyssa and Joshua, and David K....
Terry Broadus
Jan 17, 2017
Terry "Fat Rat" Allen Broadus, Jr., age 46, of Long Beach, passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 in Mobile, AL. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Bruna and Hattie Loper; paternal grandparents, Howard and Nettie Broadus; and one half-sister, Stacey Stevens. His survivors include his parents, Terry Allen Broadus, Sr., and his wife Cheryle, and Ann...
Charlotte Smith
Jan 16, 2017
She was born in Galveston, Texas to Fred Maury Hasselmeier, Sr. and Mattie Josephine Gaschen the youngest of 6 children and only girl. She met and married the love of her life, Raymond Francis Smith, Jr. in 1940. Soon after their marriage, the young family moved to Gulfport, MS where Charlotte would live until her death. Together, Charlotte and Raymond...
Sandra Bordeaux
Jan 16, 2017
Sandra "Sandy" Bordeaux, a longtime resident of Gulfport, Mississippi, entered eternal rest on Monday, January 16 at the age of 70. Her delicate heart, made stronger for many years by the love and joy of family, finally succumbed to the condition with which she was diagnosed in 2001. Sandy was a dedicated wife and mother, fun-loving grandmother and friend to...
Ronald Bogart
Jan 16, 2017
Ronald E. Bogart, age 81, of Diamondhead Mississippi, born August 24, 1935 in Toppenish, WA, passed away on January l6, at his home in Diamondhead after a long battle with lung cancer. Although he had been battling this disease for many years, the fight ended unexpectedly and suddenly. His wife of almost 56 years was with him at the time...
Winnell Herring
Jan 16, 2017
Winnell D. Herring, age 90, of Gulfport, passed away on January 16, 2017. She is preceded in death by her husband, Earl Herring; parents, JW and Judson Davidson; one son, George Herring; and her sister Jimmaleen Chandler. She is survived by her eight children, Judy Carver (John), James Herring, Joe Herring (Sue), Mary Jackson (Dennis), Janey Bradford (Bobby), William Herring...
Janice Patrick
Jan 15, 2017
Janice Elaine Patrick, 79, died Jan. 15, 2017. Private burial will be held at a later date by RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 13872 Lemoyne Blvd. at Washington Ave., Ocean Springs. Please click here to view the video tribute
Roger Richards
Jan 14, 2017
Roger Dale Richards, 57, passed away January 14, 2017. Private services will be held at a later date. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Rd., Gulfport served the family. Please click here to view the video tribute
Brig. Johnson
Jan 14, 2017
BG (RET) Robert G "Toobee" Johnson, age 75, of Saucier, passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2017, at home with his loving family at his side. A native of Smith County, Toobee was born to Opal and Barney Johnson. He graduated from Central High School, Jackson, MS, and concluded his civil education at Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS, and William...
Donald French
Jan 13, 2017
Donald French, 74, died 1/13/17. Graveside service is 10am, 1/14/17, Biloxi City Cemetery. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 274 Beauvoir Road, Biloxi is serving the family. Service JAN 14. 10:00 AM Biloxi City Cemetery Irish Hill Drive Biloxi, MS, US Interment Biloxi City Cemetery Irish Hill Drive Biloxi, MS, Please click here to view the video tribute
Gladys Lawton
Jan 12, 2017
Gladys (McKay) Lawton, age 93, lifelong resident of Gulfport, passed away on January 12, 2017. She is preceded in death by her husband, Clayton Lawton, Sr.; parents, Ed and Mandy McKay; two brothers, Elmer McKay and Daniel McKay; two great grandsons, Ryan Boyd and Nicholas Ladner; and her lifelong companion, Joseph Blaise. She is survived by her three children, Edna...
Billy Simmons
Jan 11, 2017
Dr. Billy E. Simmons, 85 of Long Beach, MS went home to be with his Heavenly Father on January 11, 2017 at Gulfport Memorial Hospital, Gulfport, Mississippi. He was preceded in death by his parents, Reverend James E. and Frances Hamilton Simmons, and his sister, Vivian Simmons Glass. Dr. Simmons is survived by the love of his life, his wife...
Capt. Ret.
Jan 11, 2017
Captain Claire Elizabeth Brou, USAF (Ret.), age 89, was born and raised in Ocean Springs, MS, the youngest of Bertridge and Edward C. Brou's children. She graduated from Dominican Catholic High School in New Orleans, LA. in 1945 and enlisted in the U.S. Navy where she worked at the Veterans Administration in New Orleans. After concluding her enlistment in 1952,...
Jennifer Cardona
Jan 11, 2017
Jennifer N. Cardona, age 27, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2017 in Gulfport. She was preceded in death by her father, Albert H. Minnon, Jr.; paternal grandparents, Albert H. Minnon, Sr. and Anita Minnon. She was a member of Gulf Coast Church in Long Beach. She loved life, family, friends and animals. She is survived by her loving husband, Will...
Deborah Green
Jan 10, 2017
Deborah Lucille Goodson Green passed away in Biloxi, MS January 10, 2017 after a lengthy illness. Deborah is survived by her husband of 46 years, Robert Hayden Green of Biloxi, MS; daughter, Kim Green Messina (Chris ) of Pass Christian, MS; four grandchildren, Christopher Prentis Byrd (Samantha Callahan) of Alexandria, LA, Cody Ryan Byrd (Jayla) of Kiln, MS, Danielle Taylor...
Shirley Lagasse
Jan 10, 2017
Shirley Mae Lagasse, 90, of Diamondhead, passed away January 10, 2017. Mrs. Lagasse was laid to rest at Hope Mausoleum in New Orleans. Please click here to view the video tribute
Ann Lee
Jan 10, 2017
Ann Lee, age 59, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2017 in Gulfport. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Jean Lang; son, David Fuller. She is survived by her husband of 34 years, Ricky Lee of Gulfport; daughter, Merissa Lee of Gulfport; three sisters, Susan Nicol, Eleanor Gray and Elizabeth Lang; two brothers, Jimmy Lang and...
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