OBITUARIES
Cecil Everett Taylor
Sep 26, 2023
Cecil Everett Taylor, age 88, of Diamondhead, passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2023.
A full tribute will be posted soon. Riemann Family Funeral Home, Pass Christian, is serving the family.
Michael Jason Tussey
Sep 25, 2023
On September 25, 2023, Michael Jason Tussey, of Ocean Springs, MS, left our world. Born in 1974 in Fairbanks, Alaska, the seventh of eight children born to Carroll and Patsy Tussey, he was always destined to see the world a bit differently than most. He grew up in Alaska, Kansas, England and Ocean Springs, MS where he graduated high school as...
Thomas Christopher Pendley
Sep 23, 2023
Thomas Christopher Pendley age 58, a resident of Saucier, MS passed away on September 23, 2023, at his home only 7 days before celebrating his 59th birthday.
Tom was born on September 30, 1965, in Puerto Rico to his parents, Kenneth Lee Pendley, Sr. and Judith E. (Boudreaux) Pendley, who have preceded him in death. He was also preceded...
Nancy Josephine Ladner
Sep 23, 2023
Nancy Josephine Ladner, a beloved member of the Saucier community, passed away on September 23, 2023, at the age of 83. She was born on December 9, 1939, in Portland, Oregon, into a military family. Nancy's remarkable life was filled with love, creativity, and a deep devotion to her family and her faith.One of Nancy's most important accomplishments was raising...
Sharon Buntyn
Sep 22, 2023
Sharon Buntyn, 78, of Gulfport passed away on September 22, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Philadelphia, MS to the late Jessie & Lee George. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, James “Bob” Robert Buntyn; and brother, Gregory George.
Sharon worked alongside her husband and owned and operated Bob Buntyn Insurance for...
June Smith Warden
Sep 22, 2023
June Smith Warden, age 82 of Gulfport, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Friday, September 22, 2023.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Leslie and Opal Smith; her sisters, Norma Brashears and Erma Gilreath; and her brother, Donald Smith.
June is survived by her husband of 66 years, Harmon D. Warden; and her children,...
Roland Nelson Woodruff, Jr.
Sep 21, 2023
ROLAND NELSON “WOODY” WOODRUFF
Roland “Woody” Woodruff passed peacefully away in Gulfport on September 21, 2023, surrounded by family. Woody was born in Newark, NJ to Roland and Elizabeth (Wenzel) on February 3, 1947. He graduated from Newark Prep in 1965 and served in the US Army’s First Signal Corps during the Vietnam War.
He leaves behind his heart-broken...
Maurice Thiberville
Sep 20, 2023
Maurice Thiberville, age 69, passed away September 20, 2023.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, assisted the family.
Kathy Marie Bridges
Sep 20, 2023
Kathy Marie Bridges, age 67 of Ocean Springs, MS, left this earth to her heavenly home on September 20, 2023, after a long illness.
Kathy was born May 27, 1956, to the late Loomas and Mary Evelyn Mann in Gulfport, MS. She was a 1974 graduate of Gulfport High School. In 1979, she married Rex Bridges of Gulfport.
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Carmen Medina
Sep 20, 2023
Carmen Luisa Medina, 93, of Gulfport, MS formerly of Adjuntas, Puerto Rico passed away on September 20, 2023 at Memorial Hospital. She was born on April 12, 1930 in Adjuntas, Puerto Rico to the late Fransico Figueroa & Carmen Maria Quinones. Carmen is preceded in death by her parents; daughters, Iris M. Lugo and Roshanara Cortes; son, Irineo “Junior” Luciano;...
Judith Ripani
Sep 19, 2023
Judith Ripani, age 81 of Biloxi, passed away September 19, 2023.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, West Jackson County, assisted the family.
Richard Myron Light
Sep 19, 2023
Richard Myron Light, a beloved member of the Gulfport community, passed away on September 19, 2023, leaving behind cherished memories and a legacy of kindness. Richard was born on January 14, 1948, in Vicksburg, Mississippi, to his loving parents Jacob T. Light and Elizabeth P. Light.
Described as one of the most kindhearted and selfless individuals you could ever meet,...
Michael Fowler
Sep 18, 2023
Michael Fowler, age 37, passed away September 18, 2023.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, assisted the family.
Dorothy M. Lott
Sep 18, 2023
Dorothy M. Lott, a beloved educator and pillar of the community, passed away in Falkville, Alabama on September 18, 2023. She was born on May 30, 1929, in Poplarville, Mississippi to proud parents Otelia and Delos Morrison.Dorothy dedicated her life to the field of education, leaving a profound impact on the lives of countless students and colleagues. Her teaching career...
James Franklin Brent
Sep 18, 2023
James Franklin Brent, age 99, of Gulfport, MS, passed away on September 18, 2023, 4:15 PM
He was preceded in death by his father, James Clyde Brent; his mother, Gladys Mae Wheelock Brent, his stepmother Lessye Orlean Smith; his older sister, Sue Brent Pitts (Leslie); his younger half-sister, Clyde Kennon Brent (John Chastain Talley, Jr.); his younger half-brother, Robert...
Leroy Daniels Jr.
Sep 18, 2023
Leroy Daniels Jr., 84, of Gulfport, MS passed away on September 18, 2023. He was born on October 22, 1938, in Perkinston, MS to the late Leroy Sr. & Margaret Annie Evans- Daniels. Leroy is preceded in death by his parents.
Leroy enjoyed spending time on the water from shrimping to fishing. He was painter by trade and spent...
Shane G. LaFleur
Sep 17, 2023
Shane Gray LaFleur peacefully left this Earth on September 17, 2023, in Pass Christian, MS at the age of 52. He was born in Gulfport, MS on June 12, 1971.
Shane was preceded in death by his father, Edwin M. LaFleur his maternal grandparents Louis Giuffria and Lois Giuffria; who loved him and bought his first bike at the age...
Patricia Raile
Sep 16, 2023
Patricia Raile, age 66, of Woolmarket, passed away Saturday, September 16, 2023.
She is survived by her loving husband, Don; children, Samantha (William) and David (Melissa); grandchildren, Seth, Dustin, Keith, Charles, and Remy; her brother, Keith; and her father, Clayton.
Patricia was a longtime resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. She enjoyed quilting, beading, and many crafts.
In lieu of...
Eleanor Sue Roberts
Sep 16, 2023
Eleanor Sue Roberts, age 84, of McHenry, passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2023.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.
Bernadine Coker Hankins
Sep 16, 2023
Bernadine “Bernie” Coker Hankins died peacefully in Albuquerque, New Mexico on September 16, 2023 surrounded by family. Bernadine was born on January 10, 1927 in Laurel, Mississippi to Moses Bernard Coker and Mamie Viola Blue Huddleston. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Lt. Col. (Ret.) Aron W. Hankins and her daughter, Cheryl G. Minshull. She is survived...
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