OBITUARIES
Donald Johnston
Jun 13, 2025
Donald Johnston, age 56, entered into eternal rest on June 13, 2025.
Full tribute to be posted soon.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Pass Christian, is honored to serve the Johnston family.
June Catherine Acosta
Jun 13, 2025
June Catherine Acosta, age 72, of Carriere, MS, passed away on June 13, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Elfren S. Acosta, Sr; her parents, James Patrick Crawford, Sr and Sarah Sumerlin Crawford; and 4 siblings, Michael Crawford, James “Pat” Crawford, Joan C. Hill, and Rosemary C. Federer, and Carol C. Shiyou.
Mrs. Acosta is survived by her...
Veronica Lynn Ryan
Jun 13, 2025
Veronica Lynn Ryan, age 60 of Long Beach, passed away on Friday, June 13, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her father, James Kaminski; and her son, Justin Ray Ryan.
Veronica is survived by her loving husband of 41 years, Harline Dewayne Ryan; her son, Daniel Eugene (Saralynn) Ryan; her daughter in law, Elizabeth Ryan; her grandchildren, Isabella Nicole Ryan, Emily...
Ogean Volking
Jun 12, 2025
Ogean Volking, 89, a beloved longtime resident of Biloxi, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 12, 2025, in Ocean Springs.
Born to Horatio and Althea Lisenbea, Ogean lived a life marked by compassion, strength, and quiet service. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronnie Volking; her parents; her brother, Johnny Smith; and her sister, Glenda Cain.
She is survived...
Barbara Tunks
Jun 11, 2025
Barbara Illene Tunks was born on September 9, 1947, to Bob and Mary Pruett in St. Joseph, MO. She passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at her home.
On December 30, 1974, she married the love of her life and soul mate, Gary L. Tunks. Barbara was a registered nurse who worked primarily in the emergency care unit. She...
Lacey Mitchell
Jun 10, 2025
Lacey Nashea Mitchell, age 46 of Ocean Springs, passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jim Mitchell and Vicki and Danny Brasher.
Lacey is survived by her brothers, Josh Mitchell, Patric Brasher, Brian Brasher; and her sister, Cheryl Brasher-Goff.
Lacey was born and raised in Tuscaloosa, Alabama and graduated from Central High School. Following high...
Margie Irene Matthews Eaton
Jun 10, 2025
Margie Irene Matthews Eaton, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on June 10, 2025, in Long Beach, Mississippi, at the age of 91. Born on July 4, 1933, in Leavenworth, Kansas, Margie lived a life characterized by love, dedication, and service to her family and community. She resided in Kansas for most of her life retiring to the...
Leonard Lyndsey Marino, Jr.
Jun 10, 2025
Leonard Lyndsey Marino Jr.
June 28, 1956 – June 10, 2025
Leonard Lyndsey Marino Jr. passed away on June 10, 2025, at the age of 68. He was born on June 28, 1956, in Ohio to Beverly Tanthorey and Leonard Marino Sr.
Leonard proudly served in both the United States Air Force and the Army. Throughout his life, he followed his own path,...
Fred Henry Lewis
Jun 10, 2025
Fred Henry Lewis, age 83, of Gulfport, went to be with the Lord on June 10, 2025.
He was preceded in death by his father, Frederick J. Lewis and his mother, Ida Nell Knight Lewis; his father and mother-in-law, Clinton and Salome Richbourg; and a brother-in-law, Jeff Richbourg.
Mr. Lewis is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Marilyn Richbourg Lewis;...
Ola Dell Phillips
Jun 9, 2025
Ola Dell “Sweetie” Phillips, age 71, passed away on June 9, 2025, in Gulfport, MS. She was born in Gulfport and had lived in Long Beach since 2019.
She was a talented cook who expressed love through food. She enjoyed gardening, traveling, storytelling, and had a great sense of humor.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Elbert Phillips; parents, William...
Shannon Elizabeth Hernandez
Jun 9, 2025
Shannon Elizabeth Miller Hernandez, age 58, of Gulfport, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Long Beach, MS, Shannon was a devoted mother, grandmother, daughter, and friend. She dedicated her life to her family and faith as a homemaker and nurturer to all who knew her.
Shannon had a deep love for crafts, ceramics,...
David Hunter Lauten
Jun 8, 2025
David Hunter Lauten, age 71, of Gulfport, MS, passed away Monday, June 8, 2025.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is assisting the family with arrangements.
Cathie L Ownbey
Jun 8, 2025
On June 8, 2025, Cathie Lorraine Ownbey (b. Sept. 21, 1940) was reunited with her beloved husband, Henry David, and her oldest son, Randy, in Heaven. Once she catches up with the family and friends who had been waiting there for her, Cathie will join Henry and Randy in watching over their loved ones still on Earth: their son, Eric;...
Ruban Hayes, Jr.
Jun 7, 2025
Ruban Hayes, Jr., born on March 3, 1959, in Biloxi, Mississippi, passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2025, in Gulfport, Mississippi, at the age of 66. He lived a life rich with experiences, shaped by his love for family and friends, as well as his passion for various hobbies.
Ruban had a fulfilling career in retail sales merchandising. His dedication to...
Bobbie Jean Bowman
Jun 7, 2025
Bobbie Jean Bowman, age 92, from the Dedeaux Community, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 7th, surrounded by the legacy she built—a family rooted in love, laughter, and grace.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Bowman; 2 children, Cindy Bludworth and Kristy Wise; 4 siblings, Laverne Brogdon, Helen Ladner, Hilda Bennett, and Otis Bud Brogdon; and a son-in-law,...
Grace Elkins Pierce
Jun 7, 2025
Helen Grace Elkins Pierce peacefully joined her beloved husband, Peter, in the eternal presence of God early in the morning of June 7, 2025. She transitioned to eternity while asleep in her bed in her home in Helena, MS, where she and Peter raised their children and spoiled their grandchildren and great-grandchildren (who called her Mawmaw).
Born on November 8, 1939,...
Ricky W. Spring, Jr.
Jun 6, 2025
Ricky W. Spring, Jr., age 44, of Ocean Springs, passed away on Friday, June 6, 2025.
Ricky was preceded in death by his grandparents, Frank and Patricia Spring, and William J. and Ernestine Lyons; his step-grandmother, Virginia Lyons; his uncles, Frank Spring, Jr. and Kevin Spring; and his aunt, Carol Layne.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 10 years, Brooke...
Linda Mary Grigg
Jun 6, 2025
Linda Mary Griggs, age 64, of Gulfport, MS, passed away Friday, June 6, 2025.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, of Gulfport, is honored to be assisting the family.
James Emile Haik
Jun 6, 2025
James Emile Haik, known to all as “Jimmy,” passed away peacefully on June 6, 2025, in Lafayette, LA. He lived in Long Beach, Mississippi, the town he proudly called home, for his entire life. He was a devoted husband, father, brother, grandfather, and friend.
Born to Emile Michel Haik and Olga Shamis Haik, Jimmy grew up surrounded by extended family and...
David Michael Yutzy
Jun 6, 2025
David Michael Yutzy, age 63, of Pass Christian, passed away on Friday, June 6, 2025.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Mary Yutzy, and his sister, Connie.
David is survived by his wife of 25 years, Aleta Brown Yutzy; his son, Michael Jacob Yutzy; and his brothers, Richard Yutzy and Ray Yutzy.
He was employed by Bridgehouse Recovery Center...
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