OBITUARIES
Johnnie Faye Aldridge Rafferty
Dec 22, 2025
Johnnie Faye Aldridge Rafferty, 94, of Long Beach, Mississippi, passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025.
Johnnie was born in Iuka, MS, on August 31, 1931, to the late Johnnie Aldridge and Elsie Rutherford Aldridge. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, James Edward Aldridge; her husband, of 75 years, Harry Francis Rafferty; son, William Edward Rafferty, grandson,...
Helen Nilges
Dec 22, 2025
Helen Nilges, age 91, of Biloxi, passed away Monday, December 22, 2025.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.
Jean Diane Murphy
Dec 22, 2025
Jean Diane Murphy, age 78, of Biloxi, passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025, at her residence.
A full obituary tribute is being prepared by the family, and will be shared soon.
Friends are invited to join the family for visitation and services on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at Parkway Baptist Church in Biloxi. Visitation will be held from 10 until 11...
Jane (Jinky) Sohm-Underwood
Dec 21, 2025
Jane “Jinky” Sohm-Underwood
(April 7, 1942 – December 21, 2025)
Jane, lovingly known as “Jinky,” was the heart of her family and a light in the lives of all who knew her. Though she experienced great loss, including her parents, her beloved husband George, and her son Doug, Jinky met life with grace, strength, and an open heart. Her love for others...
Lau Duong
Dec 20, 2025
Lau Duong, age 73, of Long Beach, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025.
Friends are invited to join the family for visitation and services on Friday, December 26, 2025, at Holy Family Catholic Church. Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM until 5:00 PM, with a Mass of Christian Burial beginning at 11 AM, Saturday December 27, 2025. Lau will...
Pauline E. Kelly
Dec 19, 2025
Pauline E. Kelly, age 88, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025.
Visitation and services will be held on Friday, December 26, 2025. Visitation will be from 9:00 to 9:30 a.m. at Riemann Family Funeral Home, 274 Beauvoir Road, Biloxi, MS 39531. A procession will depart at 9:40 a.m. going to Biloxi National Cemetery, where a Graveside Service will be...
Walter F. Stovall
Dec 18, 2025
Vietnam War veteran Mr. Walter F. Stovall, age 79, passed away on December 18, 2025, at USA Hospital in Mobile, Alabama. He was born on June 26, 1946, in Pascagoula, Mississippi, to Willie Bilbo and Emma Jones Bilbo.
Walter was a lifelong resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. He attended Bluff Creek Elementary School in Vancleave, Keys High School in Ocean...
Edith Nogueira Strom
Dec 18, 2025
Mrs. Edith Nogueira Strom, age 90, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025 in Vancleave, Mississippi.
Edith was born on January 19, 1935 in Jacksonville, Florida to parents, Joe Nogueira and Laura “Leola” Thomas. She attended Edison Community College in Fort Meyers, FL, and Syracuse University – Krause College of Music. Her career as a musician spanned over 35 years, working...
Margaret Cumberland Noble
Dec 17, 2025
Margaret Cumberland Noble, age 86 of Ocean Springs, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 58 years, Jason Noble, Sr., her parents, Welton Cumberland and Sadie Rice; her daughter, Valerie Favre; and her siblings, Juanita Douso, Lee Kurtzberg, James Cumberland and J.W. Cumberland.
Margaret is survived by her children, Deborah (Thomas) Lundy...
George K. Boatner Jr
Dec 17, 2025
George K. Boatner Jr, age 69, entered into eternal rest on December 17, 2025.
Services will be private.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is honored to serve the Boatner / Marcello family.
Rita Muhs Barrau
Dec 17, 2025
Rita Muhs Barrau, 104, of Bay St. Louis, MS passed away December 17, 2025.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Waveland is assisting the family.
Elizabeth Ann Ward Schafer
Dec 16, 2025
Elizabeth Ann Ward Schafer, lovingly known as Betty Ann, was born on March 12, 1937, in New Orleans, Louisiana. She departed from this world on December 16, 2025, in Gulfport, Mississippi, leaving behind a legacy of love, dedication, and warmth.
Throughout her life, Betty Ann devoted herself to creating a nurturing home for her family. Her unparalleled commitment was evident not...
Sharon Kaye Waggoner
Dec 16, 2025
Mrs. Sharon Kaye Waggoner (née Jenkins), age 77, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2025, in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Born on October 11, 1948, in Pike County, Ohio, she lived a life marked by devotion to her family and a deep appreciation for the simple joys that brought her happiness.
Sharon was the wife of Raymond Waggoner and a mother to...
Doreen Lenora Atwell
Dec 16, 2025
Doreen Lenora Atwell, a beloved mother, sister, and grandmother, passed away on December 16, 2025. She will be remembered for her deep love for her family, particularly her cherished grandchildren.
Doreen was born to Robert and Leona Davison and grew up surrounded by family, fostering strong relationships that lasted throughout her life. She took great pride in watching her children grow...
Rose Marie Paola Lamey
Dec 16, 2025
Rose Marie Paola Lamey
October 28, 1931 – December 16, 2025
On Tuesday, December 16, 2025, Rose Marie Paola Lamey, known by family and friends as Rosie, passed peacefully at 3:37 a.m.
Rose Marie was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to Angelo Joseph and Jeanette Davidson Paola. When her father accepted a regional sales position with Swift & Company, the family relocated to...
Harold L Biksey
Dec 15, 2025
Harold L. Biksey, a cherished member of the Gulfport community, passed away on December 15, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of kindness and dedication. Harold was the son of Mildred Biksey and Harold Lloyd Pace, and the adopted son of John Biksey. He was preceded in death by his beloved son, Mark Biksey, his brother Patrick Biksey, and his sister,...
Alyce A. Dana
Dec 15, 2025
Alyce Archer Dana, age 80 passed on peacefully December 15, 2025, in the presence of family and her friend and caregiver, Shannon.
Alyce had a full and adventuresome life. Born at the end of WWII in Greenwood, Mississippi, she grew up in state, first in the Delta, but mostly in Gulfport, where she was a proud graduate of Gulfport High (Class...
Priscilla "Honey" Lane Morgan
Dec 13, 2025
Priscilla Lane Morgan, affectionately known to all as "Honey," passed away peacefully at her home in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, on December 13, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Born on January 17, 1948, to Allie Lee Coburn and Louis J. Magee, Honey lived a life full of love, laughter, and music.
She is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Glen...
Peggy Marie Rowell
Dec 13, 2025
Peggy Marie Rowell, born on August 31, 1935, in Gulfport, Mississippi, passed away on December 13, 2025, in Gulfport, Mississippi. She was known for her love and devotion as a homemaker. Peggy was a longtime member of First Methodist Church of Long Beach, where she cherished her faith and community.
Throughout her life, she found joy in creating ceramics, a hobby...
Debora Lynn Brewton
Dec 13, 2025
Debra Lynn Brewton, age 63, of Savannah, Georgia, and a longtime resident of Gulfport, Mississippi, passed away on December 13, 2025, in Gulfport. She was a graduate of Harrison Central High School and remained connected to the Gulfport community throughout her life.
She is survived by her beloved sons, Matthew Brewton and Justin Riojas, and Justin’s husband, Matthew Kearney; Matthew Brewton’s...
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