OBITUARIES
Sherry Nicholson Nave
Dec 29, 2025
Sherry Nicholson Nave, age 77, of Gulfport, passed Monday, December 29, 2025.
A celebration of life will be held at 11 am on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at Handsboro Baptist Church.
A full tribute will be posted soon.
The Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.
Trinh Thi Ly
Dec 29, 2025
Trinh Thi Ly, 83, of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, passed away Monday, December 29, 2025.
A full obituary will be posted soon.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, West Jackson County, is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements.
Donald Raymond Williams
Dec 28, 2025
Donald Raymond Williams, age 73, passed away on December 28, 2025, in Gulfport, Mississippi.
He was born on June 27, 1952, in Gulfport to Herbert Williams and Melba Krohn Williams. Donald was a graduate of Gulfport High School and proudly served in the United States Army from 1972 to 1974 during the Vietnam War era. Following his military service, he began...
Edward "Ed" Joseph Barton, Sr.
Dec 28, 2025
Edward “Ed” Joseph Barton, Sr., age 79 of Saucier, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lester and Adeline Barton; his siblings, George Barton, Shirley Brown, Amelia Copeland, Ethel Davis, Annabelle Simmons, and Betty Parker; and his great grandchild, Maverick Barton.
Ed is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Cora Galle Barton;...
Lesley M. Luckett
Dec 28, 2025
Lesley M. Luckett, age 81, entered into eternal rest on December 28, 2025, passing peacefully and surrounded by the love of her family.
A full tribute honoring her life and cherished memories will be shared soon.
Family and friends are invited to gather for visitation on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at Riemann Family Funeral Home, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport, Mississippi 39503,...
Patrick P. LaNasa
Dec 28, 2025
Patrick Paul LaNasa, age 91, of Gulfport, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 28, 2025. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, Patrick’s life journey eventually led him to Gulfport.
Patrick proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps for 30 years, including two tours in Vietnam. Rising to the rank of Master Gunnery Sergeant, from which he retired in...
Jennifer Elaine Johnson Cass
Dec 27, 2025
Jennifer Elaine Johnson Cass passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at the age of 54 in Waveland, Mississippi, with her family at her side after a six-month-long battle with cancer. She was born on December 3, 1971, in El Paso, Texas, the fourth of thirteen children, and lived in both El Paso and Waveland during her childhood. She...
Dale F. Rhodes
Dec 27, 2025
Dale F. Rhodes
1942-2025
On December 27, 2025, Dale’s faith became sight when he entered Heaven. Dale F. Rhodes was born on November 21, 1942, in Florence, Arizona. Dale grew up in Dayton, Ohio, alongside his brother, Robert. In 1969, he married the love of his life, Nancy, and together they began raising their family in Chillicothe, Ohio. In 1978, the family...
Harvey Wayne Bourne
Dec 26, 2025
Harvey Wayne Bourne, age 61, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2025, surrounded by love.
A full tribute honoring Harvey’s life will be posted soon.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at Riemann Family Funeral Home in Long Beach, Mississippi, beginning at 3:00 p.m., with a funeral service to follow at 4:00 p.m.
Riemann Family Funeral Home of Long Beach...
Regina P. Mathison
Dec 26, 2025
Regina Parnell Mathison, age 73, of Gulfport, Mississippi, passed away on December 26, 2025.
Regina was born on February 20, 1952, in Hansboro, Mississippi, to Reginald and Thelma Parnell. She was the oldest of three children and is survived by her brother, Tommy Parnell. She was preceded in death by her parents and her youngest brother, Russell Parnell.
Regina attended Mississippi State...
Robert "Skip" Kritcher
Dec 25, 2025
Robert "Skip" Kritcher, born on January 21, 1945, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2025, in Gulfport, Mississippi. He was a dedicated member of the community and a cherished family man, whose life touched many.
Skip's legacy is firmly anchored in his service as a Vietnam Veteran, a chapter of his life that shaped his character and instilled a spirit of...
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, Mississippi, formerly of Petal, passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at the age of 75. He was surrounded by his loving family in the comfort of his home. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife and best friend, Karen Lowery, with whom he shared a lifetime of memories, laughter, and love; his...
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, 2025.
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....
Ky Van Tran
Dec 23, 2025
Ky Van Tran, 68, of Biloxi, Mississippi, passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2025.
A visitation will be held Friday, January 2, 2026, beginning at 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM at Riemann Family Funeral Home, 13872 Lemoyne Boulevard, Biloxi, Mississippi 39560. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Saturday, January 3, 2026, beginning at 10:00 AM at the Vietnamese Martyrs Catholic...
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, 2026, 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...
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