OBITUARIES
Jose Maria Aguilar, III
Sep 24, 2025
Jose Maria Aguilar, III, age 56 of Dallas, TX, passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2025.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is honored to serve the Aguilar family.
Zachary Thomas Simpson
Sep 24, 2025
Zachary Simpson, 23, of Woodbridge, VA, passed from his earthly home on September 24, 2025.
Zachary was born in Biloxi, MS and later moved to Stone County where he graduated Stone High School, Class of 2020. Upon graduation he joined and served in the United States Marine Corp. for 4 years. During that time, he and his wife, Andrea, lived in...
Carolyn Necaise Ladner
Sep 24, 2025
Carolyn Necaise Ladner, age 76, of Kiln, passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2025.
The family will receive friends beginning at 9:30 AM at St. Matthew the Apostle Catholic Church, 27074 St. Matthew Church Rd., Perkinston, MS 39573, on Monday, September 29, 2025. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM. Interment will be at St. Matthew the...
Nancy Ann Wien
Sep 24, 2025
Nancy Wien, age 77, of Biloxi, Mississippi, passed away in Moss Point on September 24, 2025.
Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Nancy later made Biloxi her home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Abraham King Saunders and Margaret Lorraine Saunders; and her daughter, Sue Ann Wien.
Nancy is survived by her sons Michael Wien (Kristel Gibbs), Daniel Wien (Andrea O’Neal), and...
Elder Lee "Elly" Rice
Sep 24, 2025
Elder Lee "Elly" Rice, age 83, of Gulfport, passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her father, Sherrell Simon Clark; and her mother, Avis Lee Bardwell Clark.
Elly is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, Chester Lee Rice; daughters, Avis Lee Rice Breland (Gary), Rebecca Lucille Rice Smith (Homer), and Barbara Annette Rice Richardson (Patrick);...
Tamelia D. Bender
Sep 23, 2025
Tamelia Dorcette Bender, 46, of Poplarville, MS, passed away peacefully at home on September 23, 2025.
She was preceded in death by adopted parents, Olivia and George Bender; biological parents, Lorraine Wiley and Ronald Joseph Whitson (Sharon); maternal grandparents, John R. Wiley and Helen Graham (Eugene); paternal grandparents, Grunave and Willie Johnson; nephew, Preston James Wiley; aunt, Joyce Collins of Poplarville;...
Melvin Ray Turner
Sep 23, 2025
Melvin Ray Turner, born Sept. 27, 1948, passed away on Sept. 23, 2025, in Nashville, TN. A USMC combat veteran who served during the Vietnam War, earned a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star for his bravery, courage, and heroics. He will be laid to rest at Biloxi National Cemetery at a later date.
Teresa Ann Frank
Sep 23, 2025
Teresa Ann Frank, age 69, passed away on September 23, 2025, after a short illness. She was born on February 14, 1956, in Gulfport, MS, and was a life-long resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
Teresa was preceded in death by her parents, Warren G., Sr., and Helene Carleen Rodkey, and her son Brian.
She is survived by her three children April...
Leslie E. Cuevas
Sep 23, 2025
Leslie Cuevas, age 79, of Gulfport, Mississippi, went home to be with the Lord on September 23, 2025, in New Orleans, Louisiana, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born and raised in Gulfport, Leslie lived a life rooted in faith, hard work, and devotion to those he loved most. After proudly serving his country in the United States Army, he...
Barbara A. Taylor
Sep 23, 2025
Barbara A. Taylor, age 96, of Gulfport, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2025, in Stone County.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Edward L. Taylor; her son, Daniel L. Taylor; her father, Middleton Lucas; her mother, Norma Lucas; and her brother, Stanley Lucas.
She is survived by her devoted children, Keta Flowers and David Taylor (Debbie Taylor)....
Melissa Boswell
Sep 22, 2025
Melissa Burge Boswell, age 58, of Bay St. Louis, passed away on September 22, 2025.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Waveland, is serving the family.
Angela L. Dubuisson
Sep 22, 2025
Angela L. Dubuisson, affectionately known as Angie, passed away on September 22, 2025, in Gulfport, Mississippi. Born on July 9, 1970,
She graduated from Harrison Central High School. Angie had a particular passion for fishing, a hobby that brought her great happiness and allowed her to connect with nature. Additionally, she adored visiting Disney World, where the magic of childhood remained...
Rachel Renae Helvie
Sep 22, 2025
Rachel (Burke) Padilla, born June 16, 1991, passed away the morning of September 22, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Jesse Spahn. She is survived by her mother, Susan Spahn, niece, Brooke Spahn and the love of her life & soulmate Jesse Padilla, maternal grandmother, aunts & cousins.
Rachel was a wild spirit that made her own rules and...
Delores Holmes MacFarland
Sep 21, 2025
Delores Rouse MacFarland, age 92, of Gautier, passed away on February 21, 2025, at Elite Home Care in Gulfport.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Scott MacFarland; son, Rodney Rouse; mother, Fanny May Holmes; and father, Allen James Holmes.
Delores is survived by her sister, Violet Ann Bain and her spouse, Nathan Earl Bain; and nieces, Devonna Hamilton (James) of...
David Gerald Usry Sr.
Sep 20, 2025
David Gerald Usry Sr., age 77, of Biloxi, MS, passed away on September 20, 2025.
David was a longtime resident of Biloxi. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army with the 9th Infantry Division APO 96370, and later dedicated over 30 years of service to the V.A. Medical Center in Biloxi. He was a past Post Commander of VFW...
Ronald Sidney Austin
Sep 19, 2025
Ronald S. “Ronnie” Austin, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend passed away on September 19, 2025, in Gulfport, Mississippi. He was born on December 14, 1944, in Hamlet, North Carolina, and lived a life dedicated to service and family.
Ronnie made significant contributions during his career, starting with his military service in the United States Army, where he honed his...
Susan Denham
Sep 19, 2025
Susan Denham, age 73, passed away Friday, September 19, 2025, at her home in Saucier, MS surrounded by her loved ones.
Susan cherished her many roles as a loving mother, grandmother (MawMaw), sister, and aunt (Aunt SuSu). Her selfless dedication to her family was undeniable and unwavering. The blessings she bestowed upon her loved ones was immeasurable and will forever be...
Jerry Sison
Sep 19, 2025
Jerry Wayne Sison, age 74 of Gulfport, passed away on Friday, September 19, 2025.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Florencio and Virginia Sison and his brothers, Ted Sison and Sidney “Sid” Sison.
Jerry is survived by his loving wife of nine years, Nancy Sison; his children, Dana (Jason) Vincent and Jared (Heather) Sison; step children, Robert (Tabitha) Rich, Juanita...
Robert Lindsay Hughes
Sep 19, 2025
Robert L. Hughes, age 94, of Gulfport, passed away on September 19, 2025.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.
Rev. Fr. LTC Fintan John Kilmurray, U.S. Army, Ret.
Sep 19, 2025
Rev. Fr. LTC Fintan John Kilmurray, U.S. Army, Retired, age 72 of Lumberton, passed away on September 19, 2025, in Lumberton.
He was preceded in death by his father, Frank Kilmurray; his mother, Josephine Kennedy Kilmurray; and a brother, Philip Kilmurray.
Fr. Fintan is survived by his brothers, Fineen Kilmurray of Dublin, Ireland, Owen Kilmurray of Dublin, Ireland, and Liam Kilmurray of...
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