OBITUARIES
Glenda Elizabeth Rockwell
Jun 13, 2015
Glenda Elizabeth Rockwell's smile wasn't just contagious - it was encouraging. During her 16-month battle with Hodgkin's Lymphoma, Glenda Girl didn't allow crying or frowning in her presence, because she wasn't scared about where she was going. In fact, she would tell folks who were emotional to ""suck it up, buttercup.""Glenda was called to heaven to serve as an angel...
Barbara A. Nelson
Jun 13, 2015
Barbara A. Nelson, age 72, passed away on June 13, 2015.She was born in Brooklyn, NY and lived in Long Beach since 1974. She attended St. Thomas Catholic Church in Long Beach.She was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar J. Keller and Ethel Duley Keller, a brother, Richard J. Keller. Survivors include her husband, Thomas R. Nelson, her children,...
Daritha "Fran" Main
Jun 13, 2015
Daritha ""Fran"" Main, age 84, of Ocean Springs, passed away Saturday, 6/13/15. Arrangements are pending with RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME on the corner of Washington and Lemoyne.
Donivan J. "Donnie" Ladner
Jun 13, 2015
Donivan J. ""Donnie"" Ladner, 70 year old, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2015 at his residence.Mr. Ladner worked for 26 years with Anchor Glass Company in Gulfport, then for 10 years with the Diamondhead P.O.A. Golf Course, where he retired. He was of the Catholic faith.Mr. Ladner was preceded in death by his son, Jeffery Ladner, father, Carty Ladner and...
Jimmy B McCaleb
Jun 12, 2015
Jimmy B. (Mac) McCaleb, also known as Jim and Pap by many, passed away on June 12, 2015. Jim moved to the coast in October 1965, was a resident of Harrison County, and had lived in Woolmarket since 1984. He retired from South Central Bell in 1991 after 36 years of service. He was a member and past member of...
Juliane Margaret Smith
Jun 10, 2015
Juliane Margaret Smith, 85, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2015 in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Smith was born in Paris, France on September 4, 1929 to Andre' and Arlette Boutereau and was a long-time resident of Biloxi. Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Cecil D. Smith; and her sister, Murial Mead.Survivors include her sons, Ashley Smith,...
Kathy L. Good Paglia
Jun 10, 2015
Kathy L. Good Paglia, age 55 and a resident of Gulfport, MS, went to be with the Lord on June 10, 2015. She was preceded in death by her beloved brother, Allan C. Good and Scott D. Countryman. She is survived by her parents, Arthur and Frances Good of Biloxi, MS and Portage, ME; her brother, Todd A. Good of...
Crayton Larry Shaw
Jun 10, 2015
Crayton Larry Shaw of Gulfport passed away on June 10, 2015. Larry was born on November 28, 1943. Larry was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He worked as an electrician on the Gulf Coast with various contractors and then many years at the VA centers where he retired from the computer support group. Larry was a member of Crane...
Nell Frances Jenkins
Jun 10, 2015
Nell Frances Jenkins, age 93 passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2015 in Gulfport, MS.A graveside service will be held on Monday, June 15, 2015 in Pontotoc City Cemetery at 2:15 p.m.; a visitation will be held for family and friends on Monday, June 15, 2015 from 12:00 until 2:00 p.m. at Browning Funeral Home, Pontotoc, MS. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME,...
Leo Clyde Hight
Jun 10, 2015
Leo Clyde Hight, III, of Gulfport, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leo C. Hight, Jr. and Ida Mae Ladner Hight. Survivors include his children, Brian J. (Renee) Hight, Jonathon Hight, Jeffrey (Jessica) Hight, and Scott Hight, his siblings, Myra (Jerry) Reeter, Donald (Joann) Hight, Walter Lee Hight, Sr., Nora (Eddie)...
Clinon F. Saucier
Jun 8, 2015
Clinon F. Saucier, age 68, of Kiln, passed away on June 8, 2015.He was preceded in death by parents, Alphonse and Pavoline Saucier, and a brother, Verine Saucier.Survivors include his wife, Roberta G. Saucier, 2 brothers, Xavier Saucier, and Clifford J. Saucier, several nieces and nephews, cousins, and other relatives.He worked at Stuff Shirt Factory for many years, loved tinkering...
Albert Edward Marinaro
Jun 8, 2015
Albert Edward Marinaro, Jr., age 71 and a resident of Saucier, died on June 8, 2015, in Saucier. A graveside service will be held on June 23, 2015, at 2:30pm at Biloxi National Cemetery. Riemann Family Funeral Home, 11280 Three Rivers Road in Gulfport, served the family. For more information, please call (228) 539-9800. Service JUN 23. 02:30 PM Biloxi...
Glendel Perry "Glen" Madden
Jun 8, 2015
Glendel ""Glen"" Perry Madden, Jr., age 58, of Biloxi went to be with his Lord and Savior on June 8, 2015. Glen was a resident of Gulfport and Biloxi his whole life. He was a hardworking businessman for the coastal counties, owning and operating M & M Well Service. He was preceded in death by his father Glendel Perry Madden,...
Sandra Akins
Jun 7, 2015
Visitation JUN 11. 12:00 PM - 02:00 PM Riemann Family Funeral Home- Long Beach 19130 Commission Road Long Beach, MS, US, 39560 Service JUN 11. 02:00 PM - 02:15 PM Riemann Family Funeral Home- Long Beach 19130 Commission Road Long Beach, MS, US, 39560
Wanda Ann Swilley
Jun 7, 2015
Wanda Ann Chappell Swilley, 76, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2015 at her residence.Mrs. Swilley was a native of Louisiana and a long-time resident of Pass Christian. She loved her kids and grandkids. Surviving her are her sons, Kevin D. Cuevas (Connie Cuevas), Ronnie Swilley, Bruce Swilley and Wayne Swilley; and her grandkids, Meghan Smith (Josef), Jenica Swilley, Erica...
Dolores Tanner
Jun 6, 2015
Master Chief Dolores Mary Tanner, U.S. Navy, Retired, age 83, of Diamondhead, passed away on June 6, 2015. Dolores was best known by her nickname ""Dee"".She was preceded in death by her parents, James Patrick Tanner and Julia DeSimone Tanner, brother Henry V. Tanner, and her loving dog of 17 years, Nikki.Survivors include her niece's family: Denise, Bob, Robert and...
Alma Jo Nomani
Jun 6, 2015
Alma Jo McCage Nomani, 94, passed away Saturday, June 6, 2015 in Biloxi.She was preceded in death by her parents, Sparrel Oliver and Betty Pope Oliver; husband, Johnny McCage; 4 sisters, Thelma, Mollie, Myrtle and Armenia.She is survived by her daughters, Sherry McGrath (James) of Biloxi and Elizabeth Sadar Eubanks (Fred) of Biloxi; sons, John McCage (Peggy) of Florida and...
Harold Ricky Tisdale Jr.
Jun 6, 2015
Harold ""Ricky"" Tisdale, Jr., 49, passed away Saturday, June 6, 2015 in Pass Christian. He loved his grandchildren, fishing and motorcycles. He would give and do anything to help anybody. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and will be dearly missed by all that knew him. Ricky owned and operated Tisdale Construction in Gulfport.He was preceded in death...
Harry Stegenga
Jun 6, 2015
Harry Harold Stegenga, age 73, of Pass Christian, passed away on June 6, 2015.He was preceded in death by his parents, Piet Stegenga and Velenia Cuevas Stegenga, a brother, Max Stegenga, grandparents, Johannas Stegenga , Anna Stegenga Dambrink, John Dambrink, Armigene Cuevas and Sedonia Malley Cuevas.Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Janice Lynch Stegenga, daughters, Tammy (Shane) Henzen, Dawn...
Emory Edward Turan
Jun 5, 2015
Emory Edward Turan, age 86, passed away June 5, 2015 at Garden Park Hospital in Gulfport. Emory was born on July 24, 1928, was a graduate of Saucier High School, and resided in Gulfport. Emory was a Senior Serviceman for Entex Gas until he retired. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He was preceded in death...
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