OBITUARIES
Robert L. Barnett Sr.
Oct 14, 2025
Robert L. Barnett Sr., age 84, entered into eternal rest on October 14, 2025.
Full tribute to be posted soon.
Family and friends are invited to gather for a visitation on Saturday, October 18, 2025, beginning at 1:00 p.m. at Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, Mississippi. Funeral Service will follow at 2:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel.Following the service, a graveside...
Cindy Longenbach
Oct 14, 2025
Cindy Lou Longenbach, age 70 of D’Iberville, passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Luther Muffley and Charlotte Weretta; and her niece, Stacey O’Dell.
Cindy is survived by her sons, Heath and Daryl Longenbach; her siblings, Beverly Atkinson, Maryann Palauch, Randy Dotter and Jan Dotter; and her grandchild, Hattie Mae Longenbach.
Cindy spent her early...

David Lee Hilton
Oct 11, 2025
David Lee Hilton, 60, of Pass Christian passed away Saturday, October 11, 2025.
David was born in New Orleans, Louisiana and later moved to the Mississippi Gulf Coast. He was the owner of a local HVAC company. David loved going to church at Grace Chapel and was an active participant. He loved to talk politics with his friends and family.
Survivors include...
Cheryl Lynn Robley
Oct 11, 2025
Cheryl Lynn Robley, age 77, of Gulfport, passed away on October 11, 2025.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is honored to serve the family.
Horace Rowland Taylor
Oct 9, 2025
Horace Rowland Taylor, age 84, of Long Beach, Mississippi, passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at his home.
Horace was born in Collins, Mississippi, and was a longtime resident of Long Beach. He was a self-employed roofer and contractor throughout his life.
In his personal life, Horace enjoyed fishing and also shared a love for baseball, which he enjoyed playing with...
Joy Margaret Stopson-Cowart
Oct 9, 2025
Joy Stopson-Cowart, 53, of Long Beach, passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2025. A native of Long Beach and resident of North Gulfport, Joy dedicated her life to education, creativity, and family.
Over the years Joy was employed as a Technology Teacher at North Gulfport 7th and 8th Grade School, Dupont, and New Horizons. She had a deep love for crafts,...
John Walter Fuqua
Oct 9, 2025
John Walter Fuqua, age 45, passed away on October 9, 2025.
John was born on September 5, 1980 at Singing River Hospital in Pascagoula, MS.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Cathey Brooks Cain; his maternal grandmother, Gladys Vice Brooks; his maternal grandfather, John C. Brooks, Sr; paternal grandmother, Ola Mae Morris; his paternal grandfather, Walter Lee Fuqua; a sister,...
Shelbie Jean Smith Pickering Craft
Oct 9, 2025
The Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, called Shelbie Jean Smith Pickering Craft, age 86, home on October 9, 2025 at Gulfport Memorial Hospital. Shelbie was born September 5, 1939, in Laurel, MS.
Mrs. Craft graduated from Jones County Agricultural High School and Junior College in Ellisville, Mississippi. She was a Magna Cum Laude graduate of William Carey University and an Honors...
Margaret Ann Boyd
Oct 9, 2025
Margaret Ann Boyd, age 87 of Gulfport, passed away Thursday, October 9, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 45 years, Allan H. Boyd; her parents, Walter and Mary Govedich; her sister, Carol S. Fridy; sister-in-law, Joce Govedich and her great grandchild, Roman Cadwell.
Margaret is survived by her children, Beth (Tim) Giannini of Gulfport, MS, Paul (Joann)...
Richard Martin
Oct 8, 2025
Richard “Dickie” Martin Jr., age 52, of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2025.
Born in Gulfport, and raised in Pascagoula, Dickie was a proud graduate of D'Iberville High School. Over the years, he worked as a Shipping Coordinator at Signal and also brought his big smile and friendly energy to the IP Casino, where he worked as...
Sandy Mitchell
Oct 8, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Sandy Sevin Mitchell, a beloved wife, mother, stepmother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. She passed away peacefully on 10/8/2025 at the age of 63.
Sandy was preceded in death by her parents, Joann and Edward Sevin, and her sister, Pam Sevin. She is survived by her loving husband of 31 years,...
Lauren Elizabeth Holliman
Oct 7, 2025
Lauren Elizabeth Holliman (Ulm) was born February 2, 1981, in Metairie, Louisiana and lived many places over her short life as the wife of a US Marine, from one coast to the other. She departed this world on October 7, 2025, in Ocean Springs, MS, peacefully in her sleep at the age of 44.
She is preceded in death by her...
Maria Delos Santos
Oct 7, 2025
Maria Delos Santos, a beloved sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, in Gulfport, Mississippi, following a courageous three-year battle with cancer. Born in the Philippines but later settled in Gulfport, where she graduated from Gulfport High School and continued her education at St. Mary's Dominican College in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Following her academic achievements, Maria...
Elizabeth Alice Combs
Oct 7, 2025
Elizabeth Alice Combs, of Biloxi, passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at the age of 92.
The family is preparing her obituary and will be posted once finalized.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family. Please sign the online guestbook, and share memories at www.riemannfamily.com
Bobby Dean Irby, Jr.
Oct 7, 2025
Bobby Dean Irby Jr, husband, father, son, brother, friend, and lifelong adventurer, passed away on October 7th, 2025, surrounded by those who loved him most. He was happiest outdoors—fishing, boating, telling stories on the islands and river, or raising a toast at the hunting camp. Known as the last man to leave a good time, he loved Ole Miss and...
Sharon Palazzo Geil
Oct 6, 2025
On Monday, October 6, 2025, our Lord took a beautiful soul home to Heaven. Sharon Palazzo Geil, lovingly nicknamed Nanne was born on November 30, 1947, in Gulfport, Mississippi to her parents, Joseph Palazzo and Helen Sallis.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Don Lee Geil, Sr., her brother, Richard Palazzo of Gulfport, Mississippi and sister, Patricia Kirkpatrick of...
John Bert North
Oct 6, 2025
John Bert North, age 77, of Gulfport, passed away on October 6, 2025.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.
Jean Marie Maschek
Oct 6, 2025
Jean Marie Maschek, age 84, of Gulfport, passed away on October 6, 2025.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.
Agnes Ruth White
Oct 5, 2025
Agnes Ruth White, a cherished matriarch and beloved member of her family, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2025, at the age of 79. Born on June 5, 1946, Agnes lived a life filled with strength, love, and resilience, leaving behind a remarkable legacy that will be fondly remembered by all who knew her.
A retired professional, Agnes was known not...
Leroy Shelton
Oct 5, 2025
Leroy Shelton, age 87, entered into eternal rest on October 5, 2025.
Full tribute to be posted soon.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Long Beach, is honored to serve the Shelton family.
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