OBITUARIES
Thea G. Sumrall
Nov 10, 2024
Thea G. Sumrall, born on April 9, 1941, in Bruhl, Germany, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 10, 2024, in Gulfport, Mississippi. She lived a life marked by resilience, dedication, and service to others.
Thea's journey took her from Heidelberg, Germany, where she resided before moving to Gulfport, Mississippi, in 1974. Upon moving to the United States she worked...
Martha Frances Hall
Nov 9, 2024
Martha Frances Hall, 86 of Long Beach, MS passed away on November 9, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 30, 1938 in Sheffield, AL to the late Robert & Magie “Louise” Rushing. Martha is preceded in death by her parents.
Martha graduated in 1956 from Morgan County High School in Hartselle, AL. She...
Pauline G Mensi
Nov 9, 2024
Pauline Gulotta Mensi February 15, 1946 – November 9, 2024
A native and lifelong resident of Gulfport, Mississippi, Pauline Gulotta Mensi was called home to the Lord on November 9, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born on February 15, 1946, she was the cherished only child of Francis “Frank” and Theresa (Alfonso) Gulotta. Pauline attended St. John Catholic School in...
Jerold Anderson
Nov 8, 2024
Jerold Anderson, age 82 , of Gulfport, MS. passed away on November 8, 2024 in Gulfport, MS. He was born in Taylorsville, Indiana to Frend and Carla Anderson. Jerold retired from the United States Army as a Staff Sergeant. Per his request there will be no formal services .
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Biloxi, is serving the family.
Richard Armstrong
Nov 8, 2024
Richard Armstrong, born on June 4, 1937, in Durant, Mississippi, passed away on November 8, 2024, in Gulfport, Mississippi. Richard's life was marked by his significant contributions to civil engineering, both in his career and through his leadership roles within the field.
He began his education at Durant High School and continued to pursue his aspirations at Mississippi State University, where...
Shirley Marzett Butts
Nov 8, 2024
Shirley Marzett Butts, age 87, of Gulfport, passed away on November 8, 2024.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Oren Butts; her parents, Andrew Howard Chaffin and Dovie Strickland Chaffin; 2 sisters, Kathern James and Mildred Geary; and brother, Ernie Chaffin.
Shirley is survived by her daughter, Cynthia Levins (Leslie); son, Cliff Butts (Nanette); 6 grandchildren, Thomas Butts, Nathaniel...
Harvey Young
Nov 8, 2024
Harvey Young, 82, of Gulfport, Mississippi passed away on November 8, 2024.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Wallace and Eva Young; wife, Bernice Young; one son; one daughter; and four brothers.
He is survived by his son, Robert Young (Sabrina); his grandchildren, Cherrie Young, Billy Young, David Young, James Young, Aaron Young, Margarita Young, Faith Young, Brandon Young, Joshua...
Norma "Grace" Stroup
Nov 7, 2024
Norma “Grace” Stroup, age 99 of Long Beach, passed away November 6, 2024.
She was born in Trindad, West indies to Joseph and Carolyn Finning on May 21, 1925. Grace was a homemaker and of the Catholic faith.
Grace was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, CW04 William E. Stroup, USN Ret., who passed in 2021.
She is survived by...
George Ann Cox
Nov 7, 2024
George Ann Cox, age 91, of Gulfport, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John “Dickie” Cox; a son, Johnny Cox; her father, George Clark; and her mother, Nellie Haga Cox; her brother, Roger Clark; and a sister, Marion Mowry,
She is survived by her devoted son and daughter-in-law, James “Jim” and Cynthia Cox;...
Marjorie Ruth Morrison
Nov 7, 2024
Marjorie Ruth Morrison, a devoted media specialist and passionate advocate for education, passed away on November 7, 2024, in Gulfport, Mississippi, at the age of 98. Born on August 12, 1926, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, Marjorie lived a life dedicated to nurturing young minds and fostering a love for learning in her community.
Marjorie's educational pursuits culminated in earning a Master’s Degree,...
Tina Spencer
Nov 7, 2024
Tina Spencer, age 58, of Gulfport, MS passed away on November 7, 2024, in Gulfport. She was born in Biloxi, MS to Charles “C A” and Edith Harris. Tina was preceded in death by her mother Edith Harris and her father-in-law Bill Houston.
If you knew Tina you would know that she loved to play board games, card games, traveling and...
John W. Stout, Jr.
Nov 7, 2024
It is with profound sadness that the family of John "Jack" Woulfred Stout, Jr. announces his passing on Thursday, November 7, 2024. Jack passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his devoted wife, Cecilia "Sissy" Collura Stout, and his loving daughter, Susan Stout Ducros.
Jack was a man of many talents and passions. A proud graduate of Nicholls High School,...
Richard Guess
Nov 6, 2024
Mr. Richard Guess, age 98, passed away on November 6, 2024 in Ocean Springs, MS.
A graveside service with full military honors will be held at 10 AM on Thursday, November 21st, 2024, at Biloxi National Cemetery, Memorial Drive, Biloxi, MS 39531. Riemann Family Funeral Home, West Jackson County is serving the family.
An online obituary may be viewed at www.RiemannFamily.com
Marvin Joseph Rabalais Jr.
Nov 6, 2024
Marvin Joseph Rabalais, Jr., age 67, passed away on November 6, 2024 in Pearlington, MS. He was born in New Orleans, LA to Marvin Joseph Rabalais and Deanna Gail Delaney in 1957 and attended Abramson High School. He enlisted in the US Navy on his 17th birthday, serving 3 years, mostly while deployed on the USS Dale. In 1977 he...
Susan Morelli
Nov 5, 2024
Susan Morelli, age 53, of Gulfport, passed away on November 5, 2024.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.
Earl Jene Cox
Nov 5, 2024
Earl Jene Cox, 57, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi passed away October 5, 2024.
Services are private with Riemann Family Funeral Home, Waveland assisting the family.
Eldon Joseph Babuchna
Nov 4, 2024
Eldon Joseph Babuchna, born and raised in Biloxi, MS., passed away on November 4, 2024, at his Latimer home surrounded by his loving family at the age of 80 years old.
A long-time resident of the Latimer community, Eldon, like many young men of the coast, started his working career working on shrimp boats and eventually ended up at Ingall’s Shipyard...
Charles "Darryl" Traylor
Nov 4, 2024
Charles “Darryl” Traylor, age 65 of Pass Christian, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Traylor; his mother, Ella Dale Traylor; his father, Charles B Traylor; his brother, Dwayne Traylor; and his grandson, Charlie Traylor.
Darryl is survived by his children, Joey Traylor, (Brandi), Gary Traylor (Laura), and Brandy Traylor; his grandchildren, Skylar...
Sherria Faye Wigley
Nov 4, 2024
Sherria Faye Wigley, age 80, of Gulfport, passed away on November 4, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her husband, LaRoy Wigley; her son, Scott Agent; her grandson, Matthew Agent; her sister, Dot Helms; her brother, James Hollis; her sister-in-law, Toki Hollis; her stepson, David Wigley; her brother-in-law, Don Hugus; and her sister Troxie Chamblee.
Sherria is survived by her children,...
Leonard Paul Gonzales
Nov 3, 2024
†Leonard Paul Gonzales‬
February 17, 1946-November 3, 2024‬
†Leonard Paul Gonzales, age 78, passed away on November 3, 2024, in Wiggins, MS. Born on‬ February 17, 1946, in Garyville, LA. Leonard proudly served in the United States Navy from‬ 1964 to 1968, a period during which he developed a strong sense of duty and commitment. He‬ was deployed on...
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