OBITUARIES

Jun 1, 2016

Evan J. Smith, beloved son and grandson, loving father, true friend and gentleman, was taken from this life too soon. A graduate of Gulfport High School Class of 1999 and student at MGCCC-JD. Evan enjoyed his time working at Murky Waters and The Chimneys Restaurant, both in Gulfport. Evan was passionate about learning and was interested in architecture, building, and...

Jun 1, 2016

Helen Higgins went to be with the Lord on June 1st, 2016 at the age of 93 in Gulfport, Mississippi. She was born in Grass Valley, California on July 26, 1922. Her parents were Violet Mary Harris Tupper and Otis Mitchel Tupper Jr. Helen attended Anna Head Girls School and the University of California at Berkeley graduating with a degree...

Jun 1, 2016

Alice Garrymore, 90. of the Armed Forces Retirement Home, died June 1, 2016 in Ocean Springs.Mrs. Garrymore was a native of Jersey City, New Jersey. She retired from the U.S. Army as a SFC.She was preceded in death by her brothers, Robert and Thomas Jones; and her parents, Nicholas Jones Sr. and Alice Jones. Survivors include her brother, Nicholas Jones...

May 31, 2016

Robert A VanOsdol, 67, of Long Beach, MS passed away on May 31, 2016Bob was born in Arlington, IN to Robert and Maxine (Lee) VanOsdol. He received his Bachelor's in Education from Indiana State University and his Master's in Education from the University of St. Francis. He had also obtained his Administrative Degree in education from Indiana University.After a 32...

May 31, 2016

Mr. John E. Wittmann, Sr., age 77, of Kiln, passed away on May 31, 2016. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Patricia Kimball Wittmann, and his parents, John J. Wittmann and Francis King Wittmann. His survivors include his 3 children, John E. Wittman, Jr. and his wife Ruby, Michael P. Wittmann, Sr., Regina Wittmann and her husband,...

May 31, 2016

Terrell H. Richardson, Jr., 87, passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2016 in Biloxi. He was a retired veteran from the United States Air Force. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Patricia Kaufman Richardson; parents, Terrell Harris Richardson, Sr. and Katherine Bowen Richardson.He is survived by his sister, Daphne Richardson; daughters, Mary Rutledge and Cynthia Magnus; sons,...

May 30, 2016

Mr. Charles ""Chuck"" Munn, age 81, of Diamondhead passed away on May 30, 2016 in Diamondhead.He is preceded in death by his parents, Ollie and Lula Munn; one brother, Ray Munn; and one sister, Hilda Peets. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Linda Munn; two sisters, Maxine Wynne of Lake City FL, Marlene Resleff of Seattle, WA;...

May 29, 2016

Melissa O'Neal Harper, 56, a resident of McHenry, passed away Sunday, May 29, 2016. Melissa was a member of Michael Memorial Baptist Church and was a teacher of English and Drama in Louisiana and at Harrison Central High School. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlene Mallett O'Neal and Shirley D. O'Neal. She is survived by her husband...

May 29, 2016

Randy Lee Taylor, age 52, passed away Sunday, May 29, 2016; Service Sat June 11 at 11 AM please call the family for directions; RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Gulfport is serving the family; www.riemannfamily.com

May 28, 2016

Margie Lynn Hughes, age 69 of Pass Christian, Mississippi passed away May 28, 2016 after a three month battle with Leptomeningeal Carcinomatosis. From the beginning, Lynn knew this would be a short battle. She chose to spend her time praising God and living each day to the fullest.Lynn was the treasured wife of Larry Hughes for 24 years. She was...

May 28, 2016

Richard K. Scholz, 72, of Saucier died May 28, 2016. His wishes were to be donated to science.

May 28, 2016

Ofelia W. Peterson Niolet, 89, passed away Saturday, May 28, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Victor Peterson; her baby daughter, Barbara Ann Peterson; parents, Richard and Bessie Woods; sisters, Olivia, Hattie and Obie; brothers, Wiley and Warren Woods; son-in-law, Cecil Ladner; and great-granddaughter, Tanae Ladner. She is survived by her son, Kenneth (Janet) Peterson; daughter, Pat...

May 28, 2016

Peggy Mae Wade, age 80, of Long Beach, passed away on May 28, 2016.Mrs. Wade was the type of person who left a big impression on your life from the moment you met her. She will be lovingly remembered as a friend you could count on, and for being such a wonderful, loving mother and grandmother. She was passionate about...

May 27, 2016

Hong Thi Nguyen, age 87, passed away Friday, May 27, 2016. Mass: Sat. 6/4/16, Holy Family Catholic Church at 10am; burial in St. Paul Cemetery. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Long Beach is serving the family. Visitation JUN 2. 05:00 PM - 07:30 PM Holy Family Catholic Church 22342 Evangeline Road Pass Christian, MS, US, 39571 Service JUN 2. 06:00 PM...

May 27, 2016

Malcolm Fontenette, 71, of Diamondhead, passed away Friday, May 27, 2016.

May 27, 2016

Mrs. Cory Ann Beke, 61, died May 27, 2016. Her wishes were to be donated to science.

May 27, 2016

May 26, 2016

Eunice D. Ogilvie, 95, of Seashore Highlands, Gulfport passed away May 26, 2016 in Gulfport. Mrs. Ogilvie, a native of Valley City, Ohio worked as a receptionist at Fairview Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio, and after her retirement, she moved to the Gulfport area, where she resided for the past 35 years. Mrs. Ogilvie was a member of First Baptist Church...

May 25, 2016

Edward Urias (age 65), a resident of Mobile, passed away on May 25th at the Biloxi VA Medical Center surrounded by his family. Mr. Urias was preceded in death by his parents Soilo Sostenes and Francis Gabriella Urias, his sister Diana, and his adopted son Charles. He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years Joanne, his children Robert...

May 25, 2016

Martha A. Peters, age 85, passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2016.The Memorial Service will be at The Christian Life Church on Waveland Ave in Bay St Louis. Friday, June 3, 2016 at 4:30 p.m. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Rd, Gulfport is serving the family; www.riemannfamiy.com