OBITUARIES
Vimal Shankerbhai Patel
Oct 24, 2025
Vimal Shankerbhai Patel, age 58, passed away on October 24 2025 in Biloxi.
A full tribute will be posted soon.
The evening prayer service will be Saturday, October 25 6:00 - 7:00 pm and funeral services will be Sunday, October 26, 2025 at 10:00 am, with visitation starting at 9:00 am at Riemann Family Funeral Home, 11280 Three Rivers Rd. Gulfport, MS.
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Jo Ann Rossi
Oct 24, 2025
Jo Ann Rossi, 89, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away Friday, October 24th, 2025. A private burial will occur at Biloxi National Cemetery next to her husband. Riemann Family Funeral Home, Lemoyne Blvd. is assisting the family.
Bernard John Papania, Sr.
Oct 23, 2025
Bernard “Bernie” John Papania, 91, of Gulfport, Mississippi, passed away on October 23, 2025.
Born on June 17, 1934, in Gulfport, Bernie was a lifelong resident who loved his hometown and the people who filled it.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Estelle; his youngest son, Kevin; his parents, Leon and Nellie Papania; his twin brother, Bennett Papania; his...
Robert Lee Jones
Oct 22, 2025
Robert Lee Jones, age 79, of Gulfport, passed away on October 22, 2025.
A full obituary will be available soon.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport is proud to serve the Jones family.
Dan "DJ" Fillette Jr.
Oct 22, 2025
Dan “DJ” Fillette, age 35, of Long Beach, Mississippi.
DJ was employed as an engineering electrical technician at Stennis Space Center, where he was recognized with many awards for his outstanding workmanship and dedication.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Barbara Berry; and his grandmother, Opal June Fillette.
DJ is survived by his wife, Britney Fillette; his cherished son, Crew Fillette:...
Teresa "Terry" Lynn Johnson Barnes
Oct 22, 2025
Teresa Lynn Johnson Barnes, resident of Gulfport, Mississippi passed away 10/22/2025.
“TJ” was preceded in death by her mother, Waltraud “Wally” Alford; stepfather, Al Alford; and father, Richard Johnson.
She is survived by her partner, Ken Cunningham Sr. and his children Joshua Cunningham and daughter Niyla, Kendra Cunningham (Richard Dahl “Dink”) and baby Dahl, and Kelsey Herring (Branden) and son Waylon Herring....
Patricia "Pat" Ann Kelly Ladner
Oct 21, 2025
Patricia Ann Kelly Ladner
(affectionately known as Pat, Sister, and Mimi)
Patricia Ann Kelly Ladner, age 80, of Pass Christian, Mississippi, went to be with her Heavenly Father on October 21, 2025, after a courageous four-year battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. She passed peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family and under the compassionate care of St. Joseph’s Hospice of Gulfport.
Born...
Rita Carol Thames
Oct 20, 2025
Rita Carol Thames, born on March 23, 1945, in Picayune, Mississippi, passed away Monday, October 20, 2025, in Gulfport, Mississippi. A beloved member of her community and family, Rita is remembered for her unwavering spirit and her contributions to those around her.
Rita was a woman whose love of family and food brought everyone together. Sunday lunches at her house were...
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.
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
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved sister, Lou Anna St. Amant.
Lou Lou passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at St. Joseph's Hospice Care in Gulfport, MS at the age of 69.
A full obituary will be posted here on the website as soon as it is compiled. A Celebration of Life...
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...
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