OBITUARIES

Michael Anthony Bowen

Michael Anthony Bowen

Apr 10, 2024

Michael Anthony Bowen, age 59, of Gulfport, passed away on April 10, 2024.

He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Bowen; his mother, Carmen Bowen; and his brother, Ronald Spooner,

Michael is survived by his wife of 34 years, Pamela Bowen; his children, Christina Blanchard (Andy), and Brandi Skrmetti (Nick); his siblings, Tammy Bowen, and Bobby Spooner (Sandy); his grandchildren,...

Thelma Smith Doby

Thelma Smith Doby

Apr 10, 2024

Thelma Smith Doby, aged 88, passed away peacefully and surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in Ocean Springs. Thelma was a beloved resident of the St. Martin community for the past twenty years, having previously lived in Waynesboro, Mississippi. Born and raised in Summit, Mississippi, she was the last survivor of the seven children of Ernest and Lillie...

Hazel Aucoin

Hazel Aucoin

Apr 10, 2024

Hazel Marie Roberts Aucoin, 84 of Biloxi passed away peacefully on April 10, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 5, 1940 in Biloxi to the late Eugene & Marie “Sweet” Roberts. 

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Noel Aucoin Sr; siblings, Buddy Roberts, Louise Irwin, James Roberts, Beatrice Uher, Helen...

June Yvonne Kaletsch

June Yvonne Kaletsch

Apr 10, 2024

June Yvonne Kaletsch, age 86 of Long Beach, passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2024.  June now joins her dearly departed family members: her husband, Henry Kaletsch; her mother, Myrtle Allen; her father, Louis Allen;  her sisters, Betty Barrett and Flo Cook (Bo); her brother, Richard "Pete" Allen. Their love continues to reside in the memories she leaves behind.  She...

Mark C. Anderson

Mark C. Anderson

Apr 9, 2024

Mark C. Anderson - Late of Vancleave, a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother, passed away peacefully at home, Tuesday, April 9, 2024. He was born on September 5, 1951, in Baltimore, Maryland, to his loving parents the late Ann M. and Joseph Anderson. Mark was a Veteran of the US Army, serving his country with honor and courage and...

Juunova Aayonii Evans

Juunova Aayonii Evans

Apr 9, 2024

Juunova Aayonii Evans, age 0, of Waveland, passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2024.Riemann Family Funeral Home, Waveland, is honored to serve the Evans family. 

Elizabeth Louise Chapman

Elizabeth Louise Chapman

Apr 9, 2024

Elizabeth Louise Chapman, age 72, of Gulfport, passed away on April 9, 2024.Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.

Tiffany Ann Breaux

Tiffany Ann Breaux

Apr 8, 2024

Tiffany Ann Breaux, age 42, of Kiln, passed away on April 8, 2024.She is survived by her husband, Jack Breaux; parents, Wesley E. Dorris (Janis), and Amby Davis (Larry); her children, Ethan Cuevas and Taylor Latimer; a step-daughter, Jacque Breaux; grandchild, Jaxson Breaux; siblings, Brian Richey, Jason Richey, Larry Davis (Kendall), Corey Davis (Melissa), Heather Hazel Fisher, Jason Moss (Desiree),...

John Robert "Bob" Hinds

John Robert "Bob" Hinds

Apr 8, 2024

In Loving Memory of Bob Hinds     Bob Hinds, a dedicated individual whose life was marked by service and commitment, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2024, in Ocean Springs, MS, at the age of 81. He was born on July 5, 1942, in California. Bob was a proud Civil Service employee with a Bachelor of Science degree and a...

Patricia Marie Wilken

Patricia Marie Wilken

Apr 7, 2024

Patricia Marie Wilken, 88, of Pass Christian, Mississippi died April 7, 2024.  Services are private.  Riemann Family Funeral Home, Pass Christian is assisting the family.  

Billy Don Hawk

Billy Don Hawk

Apr 7, 2024

Billy Don Hawk, age 77, passed away on April 7, 2024 in Gulfport, Mississippi. He was a lifelong resident of Handsboro. He was born on July 26, 1946 in Gulfport, to Royce Hawk and Norma Roberts Hawk. He enlisted in the US Army in 1964 and served bravely for 5 years during the Vietnam War. He was honorably discharged as a...

Joyce Henley Fallo

Joyce Henley Fallo

Apr 6, 2024

Theresa Joyce Henley Fallo, age 98, passed away on April 6, 2024.

She was born in Biloxi, Mississippi to Wallace Joseph Henley and Emma Virginia Gilder Henley, and attended Sacred Heart Academy in Biloxi. She was also a lifelong parishioner of Our Lady of Fatima Parish in Biloxi. She was a very independent woman and in her free time she enjoyed...

Bennie June Vierling Cooke

Bennie June Vierling Cooke

Apr 6, 2024

On Saturday, April 6, 2024, Bennie June Vierling-Cooke, loving daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend lifted her voice in song joining the heavenly choir at the age of 86. Born in Gulfport, Mississippi on February 25, 1938, to Charles Benton and Katie Veldine Vierling, she precociously enjoyed her status as the middle child of five with both two older...

Carol Folk LaHitte

Carol Folk LaHitte

Apr 6, 2024

Carol Folk LaHitte, of Pass Christian, MS, passed away at Memorial Hospital of Gulfport on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at the age of 73.Riemann Family Funeral Home, Bay-Waveland, is serving the family.

Betty Nell Bentz

Betty Nell Bentz

Apr 6, 2024

Betty Nell Malley Bentz, age 93, of Long Beach, left to be with the Lord on April 6, 2024.

Betty was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.   She was a nurse for many years then she worked at the Navy base as a craft tech before she retired.  

Betty was a devout catholic and was a faithful member of St....

Dennis Vernon Hamer

Dennis Vernon Hamer

Apr 5, 2024

Dennis Vernon Hamer, age 85, of Gulfport, passed away on April 5, 2024.Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.

Saipin "Sai" Larimer

Saipin "Sai" Larimer

Apr 4, 2024

  Saipin “Sai” Larimer passed away peacefully in her home at the age of 87 on April 4, 2024. A native of Thailand, she immigrated to the United States in 1962. In the 70’s, she became a cherished long-time resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast after being relocated with her family alongside the opening of Stennis Space Center.

  Sai's life was a canvas painted with a palette of passions – sewing, painting, and cooking...

Donna Kay Triplett

Donna Kay Triplett

Apr 4, 2024

Donna Kay Triplett, age 64, of Gulfport, passed away April 4, 2024.She was preceded in death by her father, James A. Morris, Jr.; her stepfather, Albert F. Crowder, her husband, Cliff Triplett; and her stepbrother, Albert S. Crowder.Donna is survived by her mother, Emily J. Crowder, her sisters, Janet S. Mathews and Mary A Messemer; her brother, James E. Morris;...

David Paul Samiagio

David Paul Samiagio

Apr 3, 2024

David P. Samiagio, age 69, of Gulfport passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at Ochsner Medical Center-Hancock. He is preceded in death by his parents, Peter and Wilma Samiagio; and brother, James Samiagio. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Bonnie Hanson; his daughter, Shannon Scott (Jonathan); grandchildren, Lucas and Liam Scott; brothers, Peter Samiagio and...

Bonnie Jean Thompson

Bonnie Jean Thompson

Apr 3, 2024

Bonnie Jean Thompson, age 84 of Long Beach, passed away on April 3, 2024 in Bay St. Louis. Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Eunice Brewer; her brothers, Earl, Jessie, Julius, Clyde and Oscar Brewer; her sisters, Margaret Tate Davis, Linda Gail Austin, Betty Lou Williams, and Aline Smith; her nephew, John Wayne Brewer; and her Big...