OBITUARIES
Maurice Allen Root II
Sep 19, 2024
Maurice A. Root, age 79, of Gulfport, passed away on September 19, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his father, Maurice A. Root; his mother, Viola M. Root; a sister, Maurene M. Fish; and a brother, Burgess Root.
Mr. Root is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Janet D. Root; his children, Karena M. Kerner-Gagnon (Rich) and Alison L....
Gloria Faye Rogers
Sep 18, 2024
Gloria Faye Rogers, 82, of Diamondhead, entered eternal rest peacefully on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, with her loving husband Allen by her side.
Gloria is preceded in death by her parents, Cecil Lloyd Smith and Mary Leman Boman; her brother, Leman Bert Heflin; and her sisters, Glenda Lee Brown, Mary Alice Holder, Maxine Rogers, and Sylvia Jane Holder.
She is survived by...
Gloria Audrey Oehmichen
Sep 18, 2024
Gloria Audrey Oehmichen
12/14/1935 – 09/18/2024
Gloria Audrey Oehmichen, was welcomed into her heavenly home on September 18, 2024.
A native of Wilmington, DE, Gloria moved to New Orleans, LA, when her family relocated in 1947. She attended John McDonogh H.S. and was offered a nursing scholarship upon graduation. She opted instead to wed Robert Allen Oehmichen (Bob), in 1955. During their life...
Shirley Jordan
Sep 18, 2024
Shirley Sue (Spears) Jordan passed away peacefully in her home in Kiln, MS on September 18, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was 75 years old.
We know she was welcomed home into the arms of our Savior by longtime best friend Sheila Walley and her mother Marie Walley, her granddaughter Kamryn Jones, her son Jeremy Rolison, and her mother...
Myrna Louise Cody
Sep 18, 2024
Myrna Waller Cody age 86, born October 5, 1937 in the King Daughters Hospital Gulfport, Mississippi, departed this earthly life on September 18, 2024.
She lived in Gulfport until 1955 when she and her husband moved to Mobile, Alabama and thereafter resided in New York, Cape Cod and Florida before returning to Gulfport in 1964 after the death of her husband...
Ethel Hart McGuffee
Sep 18, 2024
Ethel Theresa McGuffee, age 94, of Gulfport, passed away on September 18, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Ray McGuffee; a son, David Thomas; a daughter, Bonnie Lee Grimstead (Richard); and a son-in-law, Steve Delaney.
Mrs. McGuffee is survived by her children, Theresa Murray (Danny), Annette Delaney, Dan McGuffee (Tehle), and John McGuffee (Lisa); her grandchildren, Greg Murray...
Sherry Joan Averett
Sep 17, 2024
Sherry Joan "Joanie" Averett, of Gulfport, MS, passed away at the age of 70 on September 17, 2024, surrounded by family and friends. Joanie maintained her kindness, grace, compassion, and love of family and friends until the end.
Joanie was born to Roddy and Sherry Daniel. After dedicating 30 years to her Civil Service career, Joanie retired and was excited to...
Amanda Lynn Carter
Sep 16, 2024
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of the beloved woman, Amanda Tallent (Carter), who left us peacefully on September 16, 2024, at the age of just 42 years old. Born on August 11, 1982, she was a beacon of love, kindness, and strength to all who knew her. She joins her grandmother Shirley Kelly, daughter Nicole...
James Terrell LeGros, Jr.
Sep 15, 2024
James Terrell LeGros, Jr., age 88, of Diamondhead, passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2024.
A full tribute will be posted soon.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Pass Christian, is honored to serve the LeGros family.
Lois Jones
Sep 15, 2024
Lois Jones, 102, of Seashore Highlands Retirement Community, and formerly of Long Beach passed away peacefully on September 15, 2024 at Seashore Highlands. She was born on May 24, 1922 in Sebastpol, MS to the late Christopher & Mary Vida Comans. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, David Flex Jones; son, James B. Jones; brothers, Early Comans,...
Nina Faye Briggs
Sep 14, 2024
Nina Faye Briggs (Nana), age 79, of Kiln, passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2024.
She was born on May 25, 1945, in South Carolina to Charlee Ingram and Mattie Kolb.
Nina is survived by her five children, Sylvia Smith, William Matthews, Thomas Matthews, Nina Matthews, and Kimberly Herceg; her grandchildren, Victoria Avery, Christy LaRive, Rebecca Smith, Victor Smith, Jr., Thomas Matthews,...
Ian Gael Rucuch Elias
Sep 13, 2024
Ian Gael Rucuch Elias, son of Ana Karen Pineda-Elias and Erick Rolando Rucuch Meja died September 13, 2024 at USA Women's and Children's Hospital in Mobile, Alabama. A graveside service will be held at 5 PM Friday, September 20th, 2024 at Findley Cemetery with Manuel Galvez officiating. Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport is assisting the family.
Harry Busby
Sep 13, 2024
Harry Busby, 65, of Kiln, Mississippi died September 13, 2024. Arrangements are private with Riemann Family Funeral Home, Waveland assisting.
Fay Verell Campbell
Sep 13, 2024
Fay Verell Campbell, age 97, passed away on Friday, September 13th 2024 in Biloxi, Mississippi.
She was born on August 29th, 1927 in Houston, MS to Mr. Eugene Graydon Verell and Mrs. Minnie Iota Houser Verell.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Morris Campbell; her parents; and her brother, Billy Verell.
She is survived by her daughter Dawn Canavit, and her...
Adam Bertram Carter
Sep 12, 2024
Adam Bertram Carter born on June 2, 1998, was called home at the young age of 26 years old on September 12, 2024. Adam was living in Nashville TN at the time of his death. He lived in Waveland, Ms. growing up and then moved to Long Beach Ms. with his family. Adam was such a sweet and loving young...
Jeri Marie Howard
Sep 12, 2024
Jeri Marie Howard, age 74, of Pass Christian passed away on September 12, 2024.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 30 years, Wayne Howard, Jr.; her parents, Arthur and Rosemary McDaniel; her siblings, Jimmy, David, and Michael; and her grandchild, Jason Seaman.
She is survived by her children, Christopher Armentrout (Patty), Heather Sheets (Cory), Scott Armentrout, Heidi Howard, and...
Gary Shehorn
Sep 12, 2024
Gary Shehorn, age 61, of Pass Christian, Mississippi passed away on September 12, 2024.
Gary is preceded in death by his parents, Wanda and Floyd Shehorn; brother, Bobby Shehorn; and sister, Mary Ellen Morrison.
He is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Jeannie Shehorn; children, Paul (Brittany) Shehorn, Jessica (Luke) Shehorn, and William Shehorn; grandchildren, Branson, Braxton, Ellie, Brooklynn, Oakley,...
Noah Dieuveuille Charles
Sep 12, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved son, Noah, who was taken from us too soon on September 12th 2024 at the tender age of 17. Noah brought immeasurable joy and light into our lives with his kind heart, radiant smile, and boundless unconditional love. Though Noah’s time with us was brief, the depth of love and...
Mary Henley Ladner
Sep 12, 2024
Mary Henley Ladner, age 92 of Gulfport, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband of more than 65 years, Stanford L. Ladner; her parents, Raymond and Etta Henley and all her siblings.
Mary is survived by her children, John Lee Ladner and Kevin (April) Ladner.
She was born in Tennessee but would finish her...
Dalton MaKay Emmons
Sep 11, 2024
Dalton MaKay Emmons, age 31, passed away on Wednesday September 11, 2024, in Kiln, Mississippi. He was born July 9, 1993, in Slidell, Louisiana to Robby and Melissa (Ladner) Emmons. Dalton was preceded in death by his great grandparents George and Eva Manuel, paternal grandparents Perry and Marcy Emmons, uncle Kendall Ladner, and aunt Amanda Ladner.
He was a military...
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