OBITUARIES
Maxine Walden Ramsay
Mar 20, 2026
Maxine Marie Walden Ramsay passed away at her home, surrounded by loved ones, on March 20, 2026.
Born October 19, 1938, in Gulfport, MS, Mrs. Ramsay (Mac) spent most of her life in the Latimer Community on 7th generation of the original Sarah Cruthird’s property.
Married to her high school sweetheart for 69 years, she was a 1956 honor graduate of St....
Florence Cook
Mar 19, 2026
Florence Ethel Cook, age 93 of Ocean Springs, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2026.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Jessie Ewing; her sons, Marcus and Gary Landry; her grandson, Gary Neely; and her sisters, Dorothy Akins, Wilma Holloway and Martha Mallany.
Florence is survived by her children, Tagan (Stephanie) Landry and JoAnn (Jerry) Borck; her grandchildren,...
Charles Joseph Cangelosi
Mar 18, 2026
Charles Joseph Cangelosi passed away peacefully surrounded by family at his home in Diamondhead, MS, on March 18, 2026. He was 93 years old. Charles was born in New Orleans, LA on October 7, 1932. He spent his adult life as a resident of Metairie, LA and Diamondhead, MS.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 53 years,...
Dorothy J. Williams
Mar 17, 2026
Dorothy J. Williams, age 83 of Gulfport, passed away on Wednesday, March 17, 2026, peacefully at her home surrounded by her daughters
She was preceded in death by her parents, Fate and Lela Floyd, Sr.; her loving husband of 31 years, George Douglas Williams; her siblings, Fate Floyd, II, Ruby DeBouse, Beatrice Veneable, Marie Smith, and Richard Floyd.
She leaves behind her...
Phillip Vincent Babischkin
Mar 17, 2026
Phillip Vincent Babischkin, age 56 of Ocean Springs, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, in Mobile, AL.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Sheldon and Margaret Babischkin.
Phillip is survived by his children, Ashley (Steven) Payne, Tyler (Jessica) Babischkin, Katelyn (Holton) Johnson, Joey Horne, Jordan Horne and Carrissa Babischkin; his grandchildren, Steven Payne, Jr., Maximus Payne, Braylon Horne and...
Veronica Renz Sprinkle
Mar 16, 2026
Veronica Elizabeth Renz Sprinkle of Diamondhead, Mississippi, passed into eternal life on March 16, 2026.
"Roni", a native of New Orleans, LA, moved to the Mississippi Gulf Coast in 1976. She spent her life making the world a brighter and better place-loving, caring for and teaching children in the schools where she served as an educator. Roni began her career as...
Gloria Flake
Mar 16, 2026
Gloria Flake, age 86, of Gulfport, MS, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026, at her residence in Gulfport.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family. Please sign the online guestbook and share memories at www.riemannfamily.com
Viola Anne DeVries
Mar 16, 2026
Viola Anne Van Noord DeVries
1941 – March 16, 2026
Viola Anne Van Noord DeVries, age 84, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Viola was born in 1941 in Winnie, Texas, to Alice May Van Noord and Gerrit Van Noord. She lived a life defined by kindness, perseverance, and a deep love for children, family,...
Yoshiko Carroll
Mar 15, 2026
Yoshiko Carroll, age 92 of Long Beach, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2026.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Carroll; her father, Yasugi Isozaki of Yokosuka, Japan; her mother, Tama Isozaki of Yokosuka, Japan; and her brother, Tadaski Isozaki of Yokosuka, Japan.
Yoshiko is survived by her beloved daughter, Michiko Isozaki Carroll of Poplarville, MS; her sister, Hishako...
Aaron Michael Copeland
Mar 15, 2026
Aaron Michael Copeland, age 44, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2025, at his home in Gulfport.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport, MS is serving the family
Dr. Philip A. Schaeffer, MD
Mar 14, 2026
On March 14, 2026, Dr. Philip A. Schaeffer, MD, of Pass Christian, Mississippi, passed away peacefully at his home at the age of 90.
He is survived by his wife, Sherri Floyd Schaeffer of Pass Christian, Mississippi; his son, Jonathan Schaeffer (Oni) of Tasmania, Australia; his nieces, GiGi Adams (Cliff) of Dallas, Texas, and Susie Beers (Norm) of Windsor, England; as...
Kenneth Bounds
Mar 14, 2026
Kenneth Bounds, age 91, of Biloxi, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2026, at his residence at the Biloxi VA Hospital on the Delaware Unit of the Community Living Center.
Kenneth was born January 24, 1935. A lifelong Mississippi resident and native of Biloxi, he proudly served his country in the United States Navy for five years and received an...
Lionel T. Fayard
Mar 14, 2026
Lionel T. Fayard, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and cherished member of the Long Beach community, passed away on March 14, 2026, in Gulfport, MS. Born on October 9, 1936, in Long Beach, MS, Lionel lived a life marked by dedication, kindness, and an unwavering commitment to those around him.
A veteran of the Air Force, Lionel demonstrated his service and...
Timothy Wayne Wallis
Mar 12, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Timothy Wayne Wallis of Biloxi, Mississippi (formerly of White Cloud, MI). He passed away on March 12, 2026, at the age of 70.
Tim was born on December 2, 1956, to William Junior Wallis and his biological mother, Helen. He was later raised by his stepmother, Joyce Wallis. A proud...
Donald Winslow Tiblier
Mar 12, 2026
In Loving Memory of Donald Winslow Tiblier
Donald Winslow Tiblier age 78, passed away March 12, 2026 in Jefferson, LA. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother. He was born in Biloxi, MS and lived his whole life in d'Iberville, MS.
He was d'Iberville High School graduate of the class of 1967. He was an excellent athlete in football,...
Dorothy Ione Gibson
Mar 12, 2026
Dorothy Ione Gibson, born on May 17, 1940, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Gulfport, Mississippi. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Dorothy’s life was a beautiful tapestry woven with love, dedication, and joy.
Dorothy graduated from high school and embarked on a career at Arkport Central School, where she touched the lives of many through her work. Her...
Philip Browler Waterstradt
Mar 10, 2026
Philip Bowler Waterstradt, 78, of Bay St. Louis passed away March 10th, 2026. Arrangements are private with Riemann Family Funeral Home, Waveland assisting the family
Eudith Troy Baird
Mar 10, 2026
EUDITH TROY BAIRD, beloved grandmother, mother, and a true beacon of strength, passed away on March 10, 2026, at the age of 85, surrounded by her loved ones. Following a courageous battle with various cancers and a recent, hard-fought struggle with severe heart failure, she has finally found rest.
Born on February 18, 1941, in Houston, Texas, Eudith was known for...
James T. Cockrell
Mar 10, 2026
James T. Cockrell of Long Beach, MS, age 94, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on March 10, 2026. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 61 years, Mary A. Cockrell, his parents, Robert O. and Nancy L. Cockrell, his granddaughters, Jennifer J. Bush and Dede Sykes, his great-granddaughter, Eve Gretchen Bush, and daughters-in-law, Susan...
Carolyn C. Simpson
Mar 9, 2026
Carolyn Cecile Simpson, age 85, passed away on March 9, 2026, in Gulfport, MS.
Family is currently composing a full obituary and will be announce soon.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Riemann Family Funeral Home, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport, MS.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport...
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