OBITUARIES
Thomas Carras
Sep 17, 2025
Thomas Carras, age 92, of Gulfport, passed away on September 17, 2025.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.
Evelyn Pierce
Sep 15, 2025
Evelyn Katherine Pierce, age 88 of Biloxi, MS, passed away on Monday, September 15, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Pierce, Jr., and her granddaughter, Heather Pierce McGlothin.
Ms. Evelyn is survived by her children, Neal Pierce of Vermilion, OH, Debra Rollberg of Biloxi, MS, Mark Pierce of St. Martin, MS, Brian Pierce of Biloxi, MS and Tina...
Iva Luvene Ingram Anthony
Sep 15, 2025
Iva Luvene Diehl Ingram Anthony, age 96, of Gulfport, MS, passed away on Monday, September 15, 2025.
The family is preparing her full obituary and once finalized, will be posted here.
The graveside service will be conducted at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, Gulfport, MS. Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family. Please sign...
Betty Jean Chamberlain
Sep 15, 2025
Betty Jean Chamberlain, age 79, of Biloxi, passed away on September 15, 2025.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.
Brian "Timmy" Timothy Paige
Sep 14, 2025
Brian Timothy "Timmy" Paige, age 59, of Saucier, MS, passed away on September 14, 2025.
He was preceded in death by his father, Dale Paige and his mother, Marie Stockstill.
Mr. Paige is survived by his wife of 33 years, Julie Ann Paige; his children, Kyle Christopher Paige and his fiancé, Bailey and Hayden Conner Paige; his grandchildren, Kylie and Kolbi; his...
Frances Ryan Dunaway
Sep 14, 2025
Frances Ryan Dunaway, born November 10, 1944 has passed away in her home at the age of 80. She was born in New Orleans,LA and moved to Gulfport,MS at the age of 7 where she became a life long resident. She attended Gulfport High School and was a class of 1962 graduate. She then attended Meadows Draughon Business School in...
Peggy Sue Davis
Sep 13, 2025
Peggy Sue Davis, a beloved matriarch and cherished member of the Gulfport community, passed away on September 13, 2025, in Gulfport, MS. She was born on June 26, 1938, in Columbus, MS, where she spent her formative years before moving with her husband, Robert Lewis Davis, Sr., to Gulfport in the 1960s.
Peggy was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother....
Frederick Earl Pate
Sep 13, 2025
Frederick Earl Pate, born on March 21, 1933, in Whistler, Alabama to Samuel Bascomb Pate and Lee Ola Gavin, passed away at the age of 92 at The Retreat in Mobile, Alabama on September 13, 2025. He was a man who lived his life with purpose, guided by his faith in Christ, love for his family and unwavering service to his...
Teresa Gail Sisson
Sep 13, 2025
Teresa Sisson, 65, went to be with the Lord, who made heaven and earth, on September 13, 2025.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Tommy and Reba Herrin of Gulfport, Mississippi.
She is survived by her husband, Charles Sisson, of 45 years; her son, Nathaniel (Marisa), and their two sons, Benjamin and Zachariah, of Fredericksburg, Virginia; and her daughter Rebecca Sisson,...
Joseph Massa
Sep 11, 2025
Joseph Massa, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2025, in Gulfport, MS, with his devoted wife, Judy, and his cherished cat, Sadie, by his side. Born on September 2, 1948, in Hartford, CT, Joseph lived a life full of passion, dedication, and love for both his family and country.
Joseph’s military journey was marked...
Kathy Irene Froehlich
Sep 11, 2025
Kathy Irene Froehlich, born August 15, 1958, in Elkhart, Indiana, departed this life on September 11, 2025, in Biloxi, Mississippi. A devoted homemaker, Kathy dedicated her life to her family and her community.
After graduating from high school, she went on to earn an Associate’s degree in Medical Coding and Billing, exemplifying her commitment to education and personal growth.
Kathy was a...
James "J.D." David Watts
Sep 10, 2025
James David Watts, affectionately known to family and friends as “J.D.” passed away on September 10, 2025, in Ocean Springs, MS., at the age of 76.
J.D. a lifelong Mississippian was born on September 2, 1949, he later moved to the coast and was employed by the Biloxi VA hospital for over 34 years until his retirement. He was a faithful...
William Earl Wallace
Sep 9, 2025
William Earl Wallace, age 88, of Gulfport, passed away on September 9, 2025.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.
Peter Jacob Umbdenstock, Jr.
Sep 9, 2025
Peter Jacob Umbdenstock, Jr., affectionately known as Pete, passed away at the age of 77 on September 9, 2025, in Gulfport, Mississippi. Pete was born on October 3, 1947, in Gulfport, Mississippi, to Peter Jacob Umbdenstock Sr. and Dorothy Dickmeyer Umbdenstock. He graduated from Gulfport High School in 1966 and pursued higher education at the University of Southern Mississippi in...
James Wesley Dunkleberger
Sep 9, 2025
James W. Dunkleberger, age 80, of Gulfport, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born in Kokomo, Indiana and raised in Mishawaka, Indiana. James dedicated his life to service, hard work, and family. He answered the call of duty in 1965 with pride, serving 20 years in the United States Navy with two...
Patsy Necaise Ladner
Sep 9, 2025
Patsy Ladner, age 86, of Kiln, MS, passed away peacefully at her home on September 9, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born on August 9, 1939, to the late Willie Necaise and Lucille Necaise Waitschies.
She never met a stranger. She loved and enjoyed her family and she loved tending to her cattle and land. She had retired from...
Zonja Rodocker
Sep 9, 2025
Zonja Rodocker, age 80, of Long Beach, passed away on September 9, 2025.
Zonja was a native of Buffalo, New York. She earned a Bachelor of Education at Purdue University and a Master in Counseling at Texas A&M University.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ancel L. and Rose Marie Van Buren; her husband, Walter Rodocker; her brother, Ancel Lester...
Alden Hamlin Mann
Sep 8, 2025
Alden "Cappy" Hamlin Mann, a distinguished public servant and devoted family man, peacefully passed away on September 8, 2025, in Gulfport, Mississippi.
A proud graduate of the University of Maine, Alden earned his bachelor's degree in business and finance, laying the foundation for a remarkable career. He served as the Director of the Department of Banking and Securities in Maine, where...
Glen Hughes
Sep 8, 2025
Glen Hughes, age 61, of Gulfport, Mississippi, passed away peacefully at his home on September 8, 2025. He was born to Carol and Gerald Hughes on April 11, 1964, in Crockett County, Tennessee. He spent his early years working at Bekaert and Caterpillar factories in Dyersburg. Glen graduated from the University of Tennessee at Martin and was a Certified Public...
Christina Lynn Plaisance
Sep 8, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Christina Lynn Plaisance, who left this world on September 8, 2025, in Kiln, Mississippi. on February 18, 1974, in Homer, Louisiana, Christina touched the lives of many with her kindness and dedication to caring for others.
Throughout her life, Christina worked diligently as a sitter for the elderly, showing compassion...
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