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Regina P. Mathison
Dec 26, 2025
Regina P. Mathison, age 73, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.
She leaves behind cherished memories that will forever live in the hearts of those who loved her.
A full tribute honoring her life will be shared soon.
No services are planned at this time.
Riemann Family Funeral Home of Gulfport is honored to walk alongside...
Nhin Thi Tran
Dec 24, 2025
Nhin Thi Tran, age 78 of Biloxi, passed away, Wednesday, December 24, 2025.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family
Carol Jean Newell
Dec 24, 2025
Carol Jean (McKay) Newell, born in Mobile, AL, moved to the MS Gulf Coast in 1971, resided in Pass Christian, passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2025.
Ms. Carol worked at Wal-Mart for 30 years and retired in December 2019.
She is preceded in death by her only child, Mikkel Anthony Newell – September 30, 1971-June 13, 1998 (Born in Heidelberg, West Germany)....
Coy Cecil Lowery, Jr.
Dec 24, 2025
Coy Cecil Lowery, Jr., of Gulfport, passed away on Wednesday, December, 24, 2025, at the age of 75.
Friends are invited to join the family for visitation and services on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at Riemann Family Funeral Home, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport. Visitation will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., with the Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. Mr....
Patty Lou Jacobs
Dec 24, 2025
Patty Lou Jacobs, age 94, of Biloxi, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, surrounded by family and love.
Born in Clio, Michigan, on November 7, 1931, Patty was the beloved daughter of J.D. and Ethel Wilson, and Patty was one of seven children. She graduated from Clio High School and began her working years at AC Spark Plugs...
Herman “Ski” Joseph Selensky
Dec 24, 2025
Captain Herman “Ski” Joseph Selensky, U.S. Air Force, Ret, age 86, of Long Beach, passed away on December 24, 2005.
Visitation will be on Friday, January 9, 2026, from 10 - 11 am at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 720 E Beach Blvd, Ling Beach, MS. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 am in the church....
Janet Louise Rivers
Dec 23, 2025
Janet Louise Rivers, age 74, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.
A full tribute celebrating her life and service information will be shared soon.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 3, 2025, at Temple Baptist Church,14190 Dedeaux Road, Gulfport, MS 39503, beginning at 1:00 p.m., with funeral services will follow at 2:00 p.m.
Burial...
Cathy Rau Whisenant
Dec 23, 2025
Cathy Rau Whisenant, a beloved figure in her community and a cherished member of her family, passed away on December 23, 2025, in Long Beach, Mississippi, at the age of 66. Born on August 6, 1959, in Massachusetts, Cathy lived a life full of love, dedication, and remarkable accomplishments.
Throughout her life, Cathy held the role of a devoted homemaker, focusing...
Curt Beyer III
Dec 23, 2025
Curt Beyer, III, age 60, of Bay St. Louis, passed away on December 23, 2025.
He was born on September 19, 1965, in Coral Gables, FL, to Curt II and Gaydell Beyer. His family lived for several years in Billings, MT, where he graduated from Billings High School in 1984, and is the reason his closest friends from college still refer...
Helen Nilges
Dec 22, 2025
Helen Mae Nilges, born on October 31, 1934, in Gulfport, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2025, in Biloxi, Mississippi. A devoted homemaker and cherished member of the community, she leaves behind a legacy of love that resonates deeply within her family and friends.
Helen graduated from Woolmarket High School, where she began her lifelong journey of nurturing and caring...
Joyce Depke Weber
Dec 22, 2025
Joyce Depke Weber, 96, went to Heaven on Monday, December 22, 2025. Joyce was born to Dr. Frank and Dr. Joyce Depke on February 27, 1929, in Saint Louis, Missouri. She graduated from the University of Missouri with a B.S. degree in Chemistry. She met the love of her life, Gilbert J. Weber, on a blind date. They were married...
Nedra Denise Baldwin
Dec 22, 2025
Nedra Denise Baldwin, age 74, passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025 in Biloxi, MS.
No services are scheduled at this time.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Biloxi served the family.
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Johnnie Faye Aldridge Rafferty
Dec 22, 2025
Johnnie Faye Aldridge Rafferty, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to all, passed peacefully on Monday, December 22, 2025, at the age of 94.
Born in Iuka, Mississippi, Johnnie married her high school sweetheart, Harry Francis Rafferty, in 1950, the same year they graduated from Iuka High School. Together, they shared a life filled with love, laughter, and many U-Haul...
Jean Diane Walley Wilson Murphy
Dec 22, 2025
How does one go about summarizing someone's life, with giving justice to all of the nuances and monotonous days, mountain highs and valley lows, and yet, this is the task set before us. Jean 'Diane' Walley Wilson Murphy entered the presence of the Lord on Monday, December the 22, 2025, due to complications of Parkinson's disease. Diane was born in...
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...
Peggy Diane Scarbrough Hayes
Dec 20, 2025
Peggy Diane Scarbrough Hayes, age 69 of Ocean Springs, passed away on December 20, 2025.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, West Jackson County, is serving the family.
Lau Duong
Dec 20, 2025
Mr. Lau Duong, age 73, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025 in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. Duong was born on April 22, 1952 in Vietnam. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sang Lau and Ty Hoang.
Duong is survived by his wife, Ren Hoang, his two children Cam Nguyet Lau, Phuong Hoang Lau, five grandchildren; and 2 great...
Donna C. Martin
Dec 19, 2025
Donna Ann C. Martin, age 74, of Waveland, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025.
She is preceded in death by her parents Herbert and Avis Cowart; and one brother, Herbert Cowart, Jr.
Donna is survived by her husband of 20 years, Robert Martin; her children, David Andrew Prince (Brett), and Daniel Prince (Sarah); her siblings, Jennifer Lusk (Hal), and Abby Sharpe;...
Pauline E. Kelly
Dec 19, 2025
Pauline Kelly, age 88, passed away on December 19, 2025, in Gulfport, Mississippi.
Pauline was preceded in death by her husband who passed on November 17, 2025, John Kelly; and her son, Norman Fulmer. She is survived by her son, Rick Fulmer; her sister, Karen Cook; and her grandchildren, John Fulmer, Thomas Fulmer, Norman Fulmer and Bobby Fulmer.
Pauline was a native...
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...
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