OBITUARIES
Corina Isabel Salguero
Oct 20, 2025
Corina Salguero, age 68, of Gulfport, passed away Monday, October 20, 2025.
Full tribute will be posted soon.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is honored to serve the family.
Kay Diane Cullifer Gunter
Oct 19, 2025
Mrs. Kay Diane Cullifer Gunter, age 82, beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away peacefully in her home at the Claiborne at Gulfport Highlands in Gulfport, MS on Sunday, October 19, 2025.
Mrs. Gunter was born in Gulfport, MS on June 25th, 1943, to parents Evelyn Duckworth and Sidney Cullifer Sr. and brother Sidney Cullifer, Jr., who have all preceded...
Martin R. Seidman
Oct 19, 2025
Martin R. Seidman, 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones at home on Sunday, October 19, 2025. He was a native of Baltimore, MD and a resident of Biloxi, MS. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elsie Baumhol and Eli Seidman, and his son, Theodore A. Seidman. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Melanie,...
Jaime Vega Uribe
Oct 19, 2025
Jaime Vega Uribe, age 68 of Gulfport passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2025.
Jaime is survived by his wife of 47 years, Ma Luz Hernandez; his children, Jaime Vega, Jr, Carlos Vega, Luz Elena Vega, Karen Vega, and Brian Vega; his grandchildren, Alondra Vega, Claudia Vega, Angel Vega, Nicholas Vega, Danny Ordonez, Areli Ordonez, Aaron Ordonez, Ashley Morales, and Ana...
Lou Anna (Stevenson) St. Amant
Oct 19, 2025
On Sunday, October 19, 2025, Lou Anna (Stevenson) St. Amant, age 69, was given the key to Heaven's gate, when our Lord Jesus Christ gently took her hand and granted her eternal peace. Lou was truly one of the most selfless souls- She loved deeply, smiled brightly, and never met a stranger. She had a gift of making everyone feel...
Dr. Hoshall Stafford Barrett, Jr.
Oct 19, 2025
Hoshall Stafford Barrett, Jr., M.D., born on January 31, 1939, to Hoshall Barrett, Sr. and Susan Barron Barrett, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2025, after a remarkable life dedicated to healing and service.
A trailblazing physician, Dr. Barrett earned his Bachelor of Science from the University of Florida and graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Medicine in 1966....
Lt. Col. Edgar R. Pullis, USAF Ret
Oct 19, 2025
Edgar R. Pullis, Lt. Col USAF Ret, adoring husband, loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather born January 9, 1928, in Murphysboro, IL, died On Sunday, October 19, 2025, in Gulfport, MS. Colonel Pullis was also known by many as “Capt. Ed.”
Colonel Pullis grew up in southern Illinois during the depression years of the 1930s. He loved the outdoors with a...
Lorraine Bisner
Oct 18, 2025
Lorraine Alma Jenkins Bisner, age 83 of Biloxi, MS, passed away on Saturday, October 18, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William Bertie Jenkins and Melina Corinne Jean; her husband of 52 years, Edward Stephen Bisner, Sr., and her brother, Raymond William Jenkins.
Lorraine is survived by her sons, Edward Stephen (Susie) Bisner, Jr., Thomas William Bisner and Michael...
Crawford Neely "Sunny" Daughdrill
Oct 18, 2025
Crawford Neely “Sunny” Daughdrill passed away peacefully at his home in Gulfport, Mississippi, on October 18, 2025, at the age of 79. He was born on September 26, 1946, in Arcadia, Florida, to Crawford and Helen Daughdrill.
Although he moved frequently as a child—attending 13 different schools—Sunny managed to make and keep friendships wherever he went. He graduated from Magee High...
Jane Anne Brenden
Oct 18, 2025
Jane Anne Cavaroc Brenden, age 76, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on October 18, 2025. She was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, on June 27, 1949.
She is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, John Louis Brenden; daughter, Laurie Anne Brenden of Auburn, Alabama; sisters, Evelyn Claire Cavaroc of Garner, North Carolina, and Marie Louise Cavaroc of...
Jefferson "JD" Ladner
Oct 18, 2025
Jefferson Davis “JD” Ladner, age 82 of Pass Christian, passed away Saturday, October 18, 2025.
He was preceded in death by his significant other, Diana Creel, of 34 years; father, John Baptiste Ladner; mother, Leler Ovenia Redmond Ladner; brother, John B. Ladner; and sisters, Mary Alice Ladner Blackwell, Violetta Ladner Faye, Hilda Hayden, Ellender Ladner Faye, and Leler E. “Rita” Ladner...
George Douglas Williams
Oct 17, 2025
George Douglas Williams, age 80 of Gulfport, MS passed away on Friday, October 17, 2025.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robinhood Douglas Williams and Carrie Marshall Henry and Ulysses Henry, Sr.; his siblings, Milton Marshall and Jannell Henry.
George is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Dorothy Floyd Williams; his children, Samantha Hall, Michelle Green, George Williams...
Debra Lynn Simoneaux
Oct 16, 2025
Debra Lynn Simoneaux, passed away at 67 years old on Thursday, October 16, 2025. She was loved by all she met between Plaquemines Parish Louisiana to Bay St. Louis, Mississippi.
She was preceded in death by Ethel A Simoneaux (mom), Walter P Simoneaux ( father), Gloria Billot (sister), Dorthy Herbert (sister), Rose Guthrie (sister), Lela Tally Jeanfreau (sister), Lily Kelly (sister),...
Mary Ann Williams
Oct 16, 2025
Mary Ann Williams, affectionately known as MAW, age 80, of Wiggins, MS, passed away peacefully, Thursday, October 16, 2025, surrounded by family. She was reunited in heaven with her beloved husband, Bill Williams; parents, Anthony and Mary Kiewlich; brothers, Anthony and Jim Kiewlich; niece, Susie Kiewlich; and friend turned family, Joe Stevens.
Beneath her tough exterior was a heart of solid...
David Anthony DeMetz
Oct 16, 2025
David Anthony DeMetz, born on August 7, 1987, passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025. He was a cherished son and a beloved friend, remembered for his vibrant spirit and zest for life.
David’s professional journey began after graduated from Long Beach High School. He continued his education at the MGCCC - Perkinston Campus for two years before earning his degree...
Donald Allen Shoemaker
Oct 15, 2025
Donald Allen Shoemaker, age 87, of Long Beach, passed away on October 16, 2025.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Long Beach, is serving the family.
Robert Ramsey Rockco
Oct 15, 2025
Robert Ramsey Rockco was born on August 21, 1943, in Tylertown, Mississippi, to Julius Ramsey and Marty McBeth. Their love for him endured even when their marriage did not, and when he was just a toddler, Robert moved with his mother to Gulfport. There, his mother met Harold Miller, who not only became her husband, but chose Robert as his...
Daniel "Danny" Ezra Dunlap
Oct 15, 2025
Daniel "Danny" Ezra Dunlap, age 67, of Brooklyn, MS, passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, in Biloxi.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Ezra Bavard Dunlap and Eloise Bundy Dunlap Scroggins; sisters, Nancy Dunlap Isabell (Frank), Edith Dunlap Hopson (Joe); and his niece, Christina Marie Hopson.
Danny is survived by his former wife, Charla McGowan Dunlap; brothers, Theodore Edward...
Melissa A. Powell
Oct 14, 2025
Melissa A. Powell, age 77, of Gulfport, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born and raised in Gulfport, Melissa dedicated her life to hard work, family, and faith. She was preceded in death by her father, George Bass; her mother, Mildred Howard; and her brothers, George Bass Jr. and Leroy Bass.
Melissa’s greatest...
Glen Edwin Craft
Oct 14, 2025
Glen Edwin Craft 84, of Long Beach, MS, passed away at home on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. He will be dearly missed by his friends and family.
Glen, better known as Ed, was born November 30,1940, in Mize, Mississippi. Glen was the son of Oree Craft and Lexie Tanner Craft. Glen loved the Lord and was a born-again Christian. Throughout his...
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