OBITUARIES
Roxanne W Harvey
Jan 20, 2024
Roxanne Harvey, 67 of Gulfport died Saturday, January 20th in Gulfport Mississippi. She was born on March 3, 1956, in Norwich, Connecticut to the late Eugene and Muriel Wildowsky. She was a loving mother who enjoyed bowling, bingo, and playing computer games. She worked in retail in the grocery industry.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jackie...
Deborah Kay Hester
Jan 19, 2024
Deborah Kay Hester, born on August 22, 1954, peacefully passed away at her home on January 19th 2024. She was the beloved daughter of Ralph Edwin Rishel, deceased, and Mary Saucier Rishel, deceased.
Deborah is survived by her three cherished sons, Micah Colin Hester, Mason Coe Hester, and Miles Corey Hester, her two sisters, Mary Ann Spencer and Louise Ray, and...
Dorothy Mae Anderson Matheny
Jan 19, 2024
Dorothy Mae Anderson Matheny, age 88 of Gulfport, passed away on Friday, January 19, 2024.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 58 1/2 years, Marvin G. Matheny; her parents, Mary Dean Anderson and Harry Harmon Anderson; her sisters, Mary Evelyn Nicholas and Alice Morgan; and her brother Harry Anderson.
She is survived by her sons, Michael Matheny, Jerry Matheny...
Martha Kornman Atherton
Jan 19, 2024
Martha A. “Martee” Kornman Atherton, age 79, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, January 19, 2024, in Fort Worth, TX.
Born on January 17, 1945, and raised in Biloxi, Martha had been a resident of Fort Worth, TX since 2005. A devout Catholic and deeply religious, she did her very best to help people in any way possible. She...
Johnny Lee Young
Jan 19, 2024
Johnny Lee Young, age 87, of Gulfport, passed away on January 19, 2024.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport is proud to serve the Young family.
Diane H. Buchanan
Jan 19, 2024
Diane H. Buchanan, age 79, of Gulfport, passed away on January 19, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Buchanan; and her parents, Lloyd Herrin and Clariece Herrin.
She is survived by her children, Gay (Michael) Thompson and Lee (Christy) Buchanan); her siblings, Sandy (Tom) Graham and Rock (Michelle) Herrin; her grandchildren, Ashley (Johnny) Huckaby, Mike (Lyndsey) Thompson, Megann...
Stacy Habarta
Jan 18, 2024
Stacy Habarta, 45, of Bay St. Louis, Mississippi died January 18, 2024. Services are private and Riemann Family Funeral Home, Waveland is assisting the family.
Bruce Bourgeois
Jan 18, 2024
Bruce Barton Bourgeois Jr., age 67, passed away on Thursday, January 18th, 2024, in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi.
He was a lifelong resident of Bay St. Louis. He enjoyed taking pictures of everything every chance he got. He was a family man, loving Uncle, and great friend to many.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Bruce Bourgeois Sr and Diane...
Farin Small
Jan 18, 2024
Farin A. Small, 64, of Wiggins, Mississippi died January 18th, 2024. Service are private and Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, MS are serving the family
Luther Gary Fayard, Sr.
Jan 18, 2024
Luther Gary Fayard, Sr., a dedicated family man, veteran, and valued member of his community, passed away peacefully in Gulfport, MS on Thursday, January 18, 2024. He was born on August 18, 1945, in Biloxi, MS.
Luther's life was defined by his unwavering commitment to those he loved and his dedication to service. After graduating from Biloxi High School,...
Lily Mae Stahl
Jan 18, 2024
Lily Mae (Morries) Stahl, age 67, passed away on January 18th, 2024, in Gulfport, Mississippi. She was a resident of Gulfport, and formerly a resident of St. Louis and Florida.
Lily was born May 6th, 1956, in St. Louis, Missouri to Junior Morries and Patricia Nesbit Morries. She enjoyed computer games, rock collecting, and playing Zilch dice game.
She was preceded in...
Jeanette Culpepper Simmons
Jan 18, 2024
Jeanette Culpepper Simmons, age 85 of Pass Christian, passed away Thursday, January 18, 2024.
She is preceded in death by her husbands, James “Teddy” Culpepper and Odis Simmons; her father, George Albert Prevost, Sr.; her mother, Menia M. Ruspoli; her brother, George Albert Prevost, Jr.; her daughter, Debbie Mott; and her granddaughter, Nikki Pavolini.
Jeanette is survived by her children, Carolyn (Fred)...
Eva Allison Johnson
Jan 18, 2024
Eva Allison Johnson passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 18, 2024, in Bay St. Louis, MS at the age of 56 surrounded by family. She was born in El Paso, TX on November 10, 1967, the second of thirteen children, living most of her childhood in Texas. She later moved with her family to Waveland, MS where she graduated from...
Phillip Edwin Hutton
Jan 17, 2024
Phillip Edwin Hutton, of Kiln, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at age 79.
He is survived by his sister, Louis Smith; his three children, Phillip E. Hutton, Jr., Jeanette Smith, and Patty Farrior. Phillip is also survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Phillip was born in Macon, Missouri, on May 29, 1944, and graduated from Novelty High...
Alivia Jean Hood
Jan 17, 2024
Alivia “Liv” Jean Hood, age 13, went to be with Jesus on January 17, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her paternal great-grandparents, Marshall “Bob” and Jeannie Williams and Fred R. Hood; maternal great-grandparents, George and Jewel Higginbotham, and Robert “Bob” and Gay King.
Liv is survived by her parents, Rickey W. Hood, Jr and Angie M. Hood; 2 siblings, Ava...
Joseph E. Riley
Jan 17, 2024
Joseph “Pastor Joe” Riley, 63 of Long Beach passed away on January 17, 2024 at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport. He was born on January 20, 1960 in Columbia, SC to Richard & Frances Riley. He is preceded in death by his father.
Joseph graduated from the University of South Carolina in 1984 with his Pharmacy Degree. He began working in the...
Andrew "Burt" Barrett, Jr.
Jan 17, 2024
Andrew "Burt" Barrett, Jr. passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, January 17, 2024.
He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church and a fourth-degree Knight in the Monsignor Leech Council of The Knights of Columbus.
Burt was preceded in death by his parents Andrew B. Barrett, Sr., and Anne Bell Barrett.
He leaves behind to cherish...
James C Brown
Jan 16, 2024
James C. Brown, 76, of Ocean Springs died January 16, 2024. Riemann Family Funeral Home, Ocean Springs is assisting the family.
Shawn Lee Rawls
Jan 16, 2024
Shawn Lee Rawls, of Vancleave, a dedicated construction worker, passed away suddenly on January 16, 2024, in Ocean Springs, MS. Age 30. He was born on June 11, 1993, in Alabama. Shawn was a beloved son, brother, nephew, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Shawn had a passion for his career in construction. He exhibited...
Vickie E. McGill
Jan 16, 2024
Vickie E. McGill, age 70, of Gulfport, passed away on January 16, 2024.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.
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