OBITUARIES
Glenn Arnold Stone
Mar 10, 2024
Glenn Arnold Stone, age 90, of Gulfport, passed away on Sunday, March 10th, 2024. He is reunited with his loving wife Mary O’lene Knott Stone of 53 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Hazel Stone; his brother, C. H. Stone; his sister, Ethel Smith; his daughter, Glenna Elaine Stone, his great-grandson, Calvin A. Lee; and...
Monroe James "MJ" Necaise
Mar 9, 2024
Monroe James “M.J.” Necaise, 82, of the Rocky Hill Community in Kiln died peacefully at home surrounded by his family and friends on March 9, 2024.
M. J. Served his church parish at St. Matthew the Apostle. He ensured that the front lawn of the church was always pristine. M.J. Served the Pass Christian Public School District for many years....
Bertha Ellen Tichinel
Mar 8, 2024
Bertha Ellen Tichinel, of Long Beach, MS, passed away in Gulfport, MS, on Friday, March 8, 2024, at the age of 86. Mrs. Tichinel is being sent from Riemann Family Funeral Home, Long Beach, to C & S Fredlock Funeral Home in Oakland, Maryland, for services. https://www.csfredlockfh.com/about-us/oakland-chapel Rev. Bertha Ellen Tichinel, 86, of Long Beach, MS, and formerly of Swanton,...
Elizabeth Schouest Vaughn
Mar 8, 2024
Mary Elizabeth (Liz) Schouest Vaughn, 86, a resident of Houma, LA, died at 4:13am, Friday March 8, 2024.
Liz is survived by her son, W. Randal Vaughn (Eileen) of Barnard, VT; her daughter, Kimberley A. Vaughn (David Norris) of Vancleave, MS; her two grandchildren Natalie Vaughn West (Johnny) and W. Alexander Vaughn (Daniela). She is also survived by her sister-in-law Mary...
Thomas Harry Timm Jr.
Mar 8, 2024
AT1 Thomas Harry Timm Jr. (US Navy Retired), 64, of Biloxi, MS, passed away peacefully, at his home, on Friday, March 8, 2024.
He was born in Milwaukee, WI, on July 25, 1959, to Judith Timm and Thomas Timm Sr.. He enlisted in the Navy in 1988 and served during the Gulf War era until 1993. He retired as Aviation Technician...
Percy James "Jim" Wetzel, III
Mar 8, 2024
The Mississippi Coast lost an icon and longtime Harrison County public servant with the passing of James "Jimmy" Wetzel on Friday, March 8 after a brief illness in St. Joseph's Hospice in Gulfport. He was 92.
He was preceded in death by his former wife, Norma Wetzel; his beloved daughter, Leigh Adamson; his mother, Jacobina Sekul Gilich; his stepfather, Andrew M. Gilich,...
Deborah Sue Mariano
Mar 7, 2024
Deborah Sue Mariano, age 70, of Bay St. Louis, passed away on March 7, 2024.Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.
Carol Ann Bogolin
Mar 7, 2024
Carol Ann Bergenthal Bogolin, 82, of Diamondhead, MS, passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2024 in her home. She was born on December 7, 1941 to the late John and Bernice Bergenthal. She is preceded in death by her parents, her mother-in-law, Margaret Bogolin, and her brother-in-law, Jon Kenoyer.
Carol was a native of Milwaukee, WI. She graduated from Alverno College...
Renee Smith
Mar 7, 2024
Renee Smith, 64 of Diamondhead, MS formerly of Charleston, MS passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at Singing River Hospital in Gulfport. She was born November 12, 1959, in Arkansas to the late Jerry Wayne Polk and Mary Ann Dennington. She is preceded in death by her parents; grandmother, Grace D. Hubbard; and sister, Christie Adams.
Renee loved...
Marie Buzbee Gibson
Mar 6, 2024
Marie Buzbee Gibson, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, in Gulfport, MS. Marie was born on August 17, 1939, in Mobile, Alabama, to her loving parents Samuel Houston and Laura Naomi (nee Mattox) Buzbee.Throughout her life, Marie found joy in simple pleasures. She was known for her exceptional cooking skills and delighted in preparing meals for her family....
Tammy Lynnn Debrue
Mar 6, 2024
Tammy Lynn Debrue, 54, of Gulfport, passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2024.Riemann Family Funeral Home of Gulfport is proudly serving the family.
Juanita Burrows
Mar 6, 2024
Juanita Roberts Burrows, of Long Beach, MS, passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, in Allen, TX, at the age of 91.
Juanita was born to Houston and Neta Roberts on August 20, 1932. She grew up in Marion County and moved to the Coast and would call Pass Christian, Pineville Community, home. Later she moved to Long Beach, and the...
Anita Janet Jackson
Mar 5, 2024
It is with great sadness we announce the loss of our mother Anita Jackson on March 5, 2024. She is survived by her sister Anita K Wilson, her children; Becky McClung, Jimmy McClung, Penny McClung, Rose Despain, Johnny McClung and Quinton McClung; her grandchildren Jae D Cranford, Josh McClung, Helena Navrat, Miah Ball, Angelina McClung, Malea McClung, John McClung and...
Max Lynwood Yates
Mar 5, 2024
Max Lynwood Yates, age 90, resident of Gulfport, Mississippi went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. Max was born on June 29, 1933 in Mobile, Alabama to William and Ruby Kittrell Yates.
He was preceded in death by the love of his life, Neatie Pearl Yates; his parents; and siblings; Sybil, Mavis, Myra, William (Tud), Fred, Hall,...
Melanie Ann Boutwell
Mar 5, 2024
Melanie Ann Boutwell, 69 of Biloxi, MS, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at The Pillers Nursing Facility in Biloxi. She was born on January 31, 1955, in New Orleans, LA to the late Clifteen & Betty Boutwell. She was preceded in death by her parents; and sister, Donna Boutwell.
Melanie was a loving and caring individual who took...
Howard H. Lock
Mar 4, 2024
Howard H. Lock, a devoted family man, and proud Navy veteran, passed away at his home in Long Beach, MS on Monday, March 4, 2024.Born in Tremont, IN on July 3, 1938, Howard led a remarkable life filled with service to his country and community. He joined the U.S. Navy during the Korean War by exaggerating his age and went...
Shirley Duteil
Mar 4, 2024
Shirley Hoffman Duteil, 95, passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024, in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. Mrs. Duteil was born & raised in New Orleans, LA. She moved to Bay St. Louis, MS in 1994. After 8 years in Mobile, AL following Hurricane Katrina, she returned to “The Bay” in 2013.Mrs. Duteil was a graduate of St. Joseph Academy in...
Joe D. Belk
Mar 4, 2024
Gulfport, Mississippi - Joe D. Belk, a longtime resident of Gulfport, Mississippi, passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024, in Gulfport, at the age of 82. He was born on October 19, 1941, in Meridian, Mississippi.Joe was a proud graduate of Neshoba Central High School and went on to serve his country as a Veteran of the U.S. Army and...
Frank J. Rodzos
Mar 4, 2024
Frank J. Rodzos, a cherished husband, father, Papa, and distinguished veteran who proudly served in the United States Air Force for 22 years, passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024, in Ocean Springs, MS. He was born on May 30, 1944, in Almont, MI to the late Stella Rodzos. During his military career, Frank served his country with honor and...
Judy J. Haller
Mar 4, 2024
Judy Jones Haller, 81, of Gulfport, Mississippi died on Monday, March 4, 2024. Born on September 20, 1942, in Gulfport, she was educated at Gulfport High where she was a majorette in the band. She later graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi with a BS in Education.
Judy grew up in Mississippi City attending St. Peter’s by the Sea where...
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