OBITUARIES
John Joseph "Joey" Caranna
May 9, 2016
John Joseph ""Joey"" Caranna, II, age 69, of Gulfport, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2016 in Gulfport.John was born September 2, 1946, in Gulfport, the eldest son of John Joseph Caranna and Mary Alice Amber Caranna.He attended Gulfport public schools and graduated from Gulfport High School in 1964. He attended Perkinston Jr. College, currently Gulf Coast Community College.After graduation,...
Casey Thomas Bell
May 9, 2016
Casey Thomas Bell, age 23 and a resident of Ocean Springs, died on May 9, 2016, in Theodore, Alabama. He was a 2011 graduate of Biloxi High School, loved Alabama football and enjoyed dancing. He was currently employed with Waffle House as a supervisor/manager. Casey was just beginning his professional career with Waffle House and was in the process of...
Roger Allen Eggert
May 9, 2016
Dr. Roger Allen Eggert, age 83 and a resident of D'Iberville, died on May 9, 2016, in Biloxi. The family has selected no service. Riemann Family Funeral Home, 11280 Three Rivers Road in Gulfport, served the family. For more information, please call (228) 539-9800.
Otis Ray Helton
May 8, 2016
Otis Ray Helton, age 83, passed away Sunday, May 8, 2016 in Biloxi, MS.He is preceded in death by his wife, Ruth ""Paula"" Gibson Helton; his parents, Frank E. Helton, Sr., Francis Moran Helton; 5 brothers, Frank E. Helton, Jr., George Helton, Alfred Helton, Sr., Johnny Helton, Sr., and Robert Helton, Sr. He is survived by his sister, Ella ""Maggie""...
Jack Regan Ritchie
May 7, 2016
Jack Regan Ritchie, 38, of Gulfport, MS, passed away on Saturday, May 7th as a result of injuries he sustained from a motorcycle accident that day. He was born in Gulfport, MS, on May 12th, 1977, and was the second child and only son of Abby Kim (Bell) and Charles ""Charlie"" Leonard Ritchie, Jr. As a young man and all...
Lawrence "Larry" Hinkley
May 7, 2016
God called Larry home to be with Him on the morning of May 7th. Larry was born in Quincy, MA on March 9th, 1942, and made his way to the Mississippi Gulf Coast as a young Airman serving his country with patriotism that burned on throughout his years. He fell in love with life here on the water and became...
Dorothy Morrow
May 6, 2016
Dorothy Morrow, age 81 of Biloxi, passed away May 6, 2016. Ms. Morrow was sent from Riemann to Pinecrest Funeral Home in Mobile. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Rd, Gulfport served the family.
Thelma Necaise Shiyou
May 6, 2016
Thelma Necaise Shiyou, age 77, of Kiln, passed away on May 6, 2016.She was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Emma Necaise, 2 brothers, Liston Necaise and Donald Necaise, a sister, Bobbie Ladner, a grandson, Corey Shiyou, and a great-grandson, Sheldon Ladner.Survivors include her loving husband of 59 years, Grifton Shiyou, her children, Rayborn (Susan) Shiyou, Karen (Reggie)...
Lea Tucker
May 6, 2016
Lea Tucker, age 77, passed away May 6, 2016. Arrangements are pending with RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 274 Beauvoir Rd, Biloxi. www.riemannfamily.com
Lisa Nicole Gilbert
May 6, 2016
Lisa Nicole ""Coco"" Gilbert was born November 19, 1973 and went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 6, 2016. She lived in Gulfport, MS. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Cragin Gilbert Sr.,and James B. Thomas and Ola Mae Thomas; and an aunt, Betty Towles.She is survived by her parents, Cragin Gilbert and...
Brian Kelly
May 6, 2016
Brian Kelly, age 57, passed away Friday, May 6, 2016 in Pass Christian. He is preceded in death by his parents Louise Posner Kelly and Martin James Kelly, Sr.; 3 brothers, Martin Kelly, Jr., Michael Kelly and Thomas Kelly.He is survived by his 3 sisters, Mary Street, Pat Ladner (Wayne) and Catherine Koch; brother, Dennis Kelly; 15 nieces and nephews;...
Kenneth Reese Ladner
May 5, 2016
Kenneth Reese Ladner, age 49, a resident of Harrison Co., passed away May 5, 2016 at home. He was self-employed and enjoyed fine arts, antiques dealing, gardening, traveling and wine collecting. He went to college at Century Business College in San Diego, CA. He was preceded in death by his great grandparents, Joe Pete and Hazel Ladner; his grandparents, Myrlin...
Mark Steven Dunn
May 5, 2016
Mark S. Dunn, age 53, of Lucedale, passed away May 5, 2016. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, at the corner of Lemoyne Blvd. and Washington Ave. Ocean Springs served the family.
Jon D Finch
May 5, 2016
Dr. Jon D. Finch, age 52, of Long Beach, passed away on May 5, 2016. Jon was preceded in death by his father, Raymond Finch. Jon is survived by his loving wife of 22 years, Andrea L. Finch of Long Beach; his mother, Joan Finch of Lansing, MI; his siblings, James Finch (Victoria) of Bay City, MI, and Joseph Finch...
Ernest William Johnson
May 4, 2016
A Graveside Service with full Military Honors will be held on Thursday May 26, 2016 at 11:00 AM at Biloxi National Cemetery, Biloxi. Service MAY 26. 11:00 AM Biloxi National Cemetery 400 Veterans Avenue Biloxi, MS, US, 39531 Interment Biloxi National Cemetery 400 Veterans Avenue Biloxi, MS, 39531
Sand Lee Cherry
May 4, 2016
Sandra Lee Cherry, age 64, passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2016 in Gulfport, MS.RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport is serving the family.
Ngyuen Hong Thanh
May 4, 2016
Nguyen Hong Thanh, was born in Can Tho, Vietnam on April 16, 1933, and passed away peacefully at his home in Long Beach on May 4, 2016. He spent many years raising his family as a shrimperman. He was known to be a very loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. Mr. Nguyen will be reunited in Heaven with his...
Timothy Paul Wages
May 4, 2016
Timothy Paul Wages, age 41, a native of Memphis, TN and a resident of Saucier, MS, passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2016.He was preceded in death by his father Larry Joe Wages.Tim is survived by his wife of 5 years, Tonya Marie Wages; his mother, Suzanne Blackburn; his children, Timothy ""T.J."" Paul Wages, Jr., Trinity Camille Wages and Taylor Annaliese...
Lorraine Pitts Trest
May 3, 2016
Lorraine Pitts Trest, 78, passed away May 3, 2016 in Diamondhead, MS. She was preceded in death by her parents Odus Pitts and Cora Barlow Pitts; 2 sisters, Sybil Pitts and Reba Pitts Farmer; 2 brothers, Woodrow Pitts and Odus ""Frosty"" Pitts. She was survived by her daughter, Sarah Young (Chuck) of Long Beach; 2 sons, Donald Trest (Inge) of...
Donald Ander Oglesby
May 2, 2016
Donald Ander Oglesby, age 58 and a resident of Long Beach, died on May 2, 2016, in Gulfport. Riemann Family Funeral Home, 19130 Commission Road in Long Beach, served the family. For more information, please call (228) 539-9800.
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