OBITUARIES

Feb 22, 2026

Linda Zacharias Shonewitz, age 74, of Saucier, passed away on February 22, 2026.

Visitation will be on Friday, February 27, 2026, from 4 - 6 pm at the Riemann Family Funeral Home, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport. The funeral service will be at 6 pm in the funeral home chapel.  A private entombment will take place in Saucier Cemetery.

A full tribute...

Feb 20, 2026

Helen Virginia Blaney

September 23, 1937 to February 20, 2026

A bright light with a gentle, loving smile and a generous soul, Helen Viriginia Blaney passed away peacefully on February 20, 2026, in Gulfport, MS.

Helen was born in Charlottsville, Virginia on September 23, 1937, to George Anderson and Virginia Wayne Andrson. She had one brother, Roger Anderson. Both her parents and her...

Feb 20, 2026

Sue Latta Caldarelli passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, February 20, 2026 at the age of 84. She was born on August 13, 1941, in Cushing, OK.

She is survived by her husband of 65 years, David Eugene Caldarelli; three children, Kelly Ann Haeusler, Debra Dawn Hebert (Steve) and Monte David Caldarelli (Gina); five grandchildren, Jessica Leigh Caldarelli Gross...

Feb 20, 2026

On Friday, February 20, 2026, Bobbie Ann Scarborough peacefully made her way home at the age of 85.

She was a devoted wife and mother for 66 years, and she embraced life with a spirit that was bold, generous, and endlessly determined.

Her story with Albert Scarborough began in Gulfport, Mississippi, at a little restaurant called Park and Eat. What started as...

Feb 20, 2026

Christiane Renee Denis Sharp, born on February 25, 1935, in Vierzon, France, left this world on February 20, 2026, just days shy of her 91st birthday. A beloved homemaker and master seamstress, Christiane dedicated her life to her family and her craft, creating a warm and loving home that was the heart of her family gatherings and celebrations.

Christiane was the...

Feb 19, 2026

In Loving Memory of Joseph Donald “Donnie” Hall

Donnie Hall, age 75 of Kiln, MS, passed away peacefully in Gulfport, MS, on February 19, 2026, surrounded by his family.

He is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Dianna; his daughters, Michele (Jack), Emilie (Charlie), Marilyn (Glenn), and Kathy (Greg); his son, Chad; 18 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren with one on the...

Feb 19, 2026

Sebastian R. Claveau, age 52, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2026. 

Full Tribute to be posted soon.

Riemann Family Funeral Home, Long Beach, is honored to help the family during this difficult time. 

Feb 19, 2026

With hearts full of love and gratitude for a life beautifully lived, we celebrate our cherished Catherine, aka Mom, Sissy, Aunt Sissy, Mama Sis, Cathy, who departed this world on 2/19/2026, at the remarkable age of 102.

Born third of fourteen children, Catherine grew up in a lively Southern household filled with hand-me-down dresses, shared suppers, and stories told long past...

Feb 18, 2026

Wilma Dene Matthews Pope, age 104, of Gulfport, Mississippi, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at Gulfport Care Center.

Mrs. Pope was born into a large and loving family and lived a long life defined by devotion to her family, steadfast faith, and quiet strength. A career homemaker, she took great pride in creating a warm and welcoming home. She...

Feb 17, 2026

Garlon Allen “Buzzy” Pemberton, Sr., age 75, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2026.

Born on July 18, 1950, in Corpus Christi, Buzzy was a lifelong resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast, a place he dearly loved and proudly called home.

Buzzy graduated from Gulfport East High School in 1969, where he was an elite athlete and set numerous football records that...

Feb 17, 2026

Robert Wayne Hunter “Courage”, born on May 20, 1957, in Marlin, Texas, passed away on February 17, 2026, in Long Beach, Mississippi. He spent his early years in Marlin, before moving to Addis, Louisiana, where he met his beloved wife, Phyllis, at a Bike Rally. Together, they moved to South Mississippi 30 years ago and shared a wonderful life filled...

Feb 16, 2026

Rosemary Bailey, age 88, of Biloxi, passed away on February 16, 2026.

Rosemary was preceded in death by her parents, Porter and Maudie Vance; her sisters, Ophelia and Martha; her brothers, Jack, Wilber, and Cortez; her husband of 43 years, Marvin Bailey; her son, Jimmy Bailey; and her nephews, Billy Fulton and Keith Vance.

She is survived by her daughter, Sharon Joy...

Feb 16, 2026

Feb 16, 2026

Tina M. Ladner, age 61, of Gulfport, Mississippi, entered into eternal rest on February 16, 2026.

Tina was preceded in death by her grandparents, Louis and Evelyn; her father, Clinton Saucier; her sister, Evelyn Sonier; and her uncle, Leo Ladner.

She is survived by her loving mother, Etta Beech; her nephew, Logan Beech; her nieces, Candace Moran and Natasha Moran; as well...

Feb 16, 2026

Stephen Walter Scott, a remarkable individual known for his warmth and dedication, was born on April 18, 1950, in Frankfurt, Germany. He passed away peacefully on February 16, 2026, leaving behind a legacy that will be cherished by many.

Stephen proudly served six years in the Army, a commitment that reflected his deep sense of duty and honor. He carried these...

Feb 15, 2026

Susanna Gullett Faircloth, age 91, of Biloxi, MS, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at Memorial Hospital, Gulfport, MS.

Susanna was born and raised in Manatee County, Florida. She lived many different places in her adult life including Ithaca, NY; Novi, MI; Columbia, SC; Kansas City, MO; Ackerman, MS, and Biloxi, MS. She attended Madison College in Madison, TN, where...

Feb 15, 2026

Mrs. Kay Frances Johnson, age 93, of Gautier, MS., passed away quietly early Sunday morning, February 15, 2026, at her residence in River Chase Village. She was born November 11, 1932, in Georgetown, South Carolina, a daughter of the late Buck and Kate Moore.

Kay was preceded in death by her husband of 25 years, Robert Johnson; a daughter, Rafella Johnson;...

Feb 15, 2026

Betty Duplessis Osburn passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at Pass Oaks Personal Care Home. Betty was born on October 23, 1951, in New Orleans, LA, to the late Branon Duplessis and Lydia Sylve Duplessis.

Betty is preceded in death by her son, Earnest Bartholomew, and her brothers, Charles and Martin.

She is survived by her husband, Larry E. Osburn; children,...

Feb 14, 2026

Danny Lee Waits, 75, of Latimer, Mississippi, passed away peacefully surrounded by the loves of his life on Saturday, February 14th, 2026.

Born on December 12th, 1950, in Biloxi, Mississippi, he was the youngest of five sons of Walter and Anna Jean Waits. He was a 1967 graduate of St. Martin High School.

A patriot at heart, Danny had a fierce love...

Feb 14, 2026

Siegmund Spitzke, age 94 of Saucier, passed away Saturday, February 14, 2026.

Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.