OBITUARIES
Helen Platt Crane
Jan 22, 2026
Mrs. Helen Platt Crane, age 86, of Hurley, entered the gates of Heaven on January 22, 2026.
Visitation will be on Thursday, January 29, 2026, from 11:30 am – 1 pm at Three Rivers Assembly of God Church, 15910 Hwy 63, Moss Point, MS 39562. The funeral service will be at 1 pm in the church. Interment will be in Machpelah...
Dennis Martin Oliver Jr.
Jan 22, 2026
Dennis Martin Oliver Jr., age 90 of Gulfport, MS, passed away January 22, 2026.
A full obituary will be published here soon.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, from 12:30 p.m. until the funeral service at 1:30 p.m. A reception will follow.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport will be serving the Oliver family.
Ricky Green
Jan 21, 2026
Ricky Alan Green, age 65, was born on March 13, 1960, in Pascagoula, MS and was called to Heaven on January 21, 2026.
He was preceded in death by his father, Henry Irvin “Sugar Man” Green; father-in-law, Robert Carroll Watkins; grandparents, Henry & Winnie “Boozie” Green and G.L. “Dickie” and Verna Ferrer; Aunts, Janice Green Thornton and Judy Green Burchette; and...
Clyde Michael Cuevas
Jan 20, 2026
Clyde Michael Cuevas, born on May 2, 1954, in Gulfport, Mississippi, passed away on January 20, 2026, in Kiln, Mississippi. He lived a dedicated life, spending his career as a carpenter, a craft that showcased his skill and commitment to hard work. Clyde had a genuine love for spending time with family and friends, cherishing the moments that brought them...
Brian Jay Capehart
Jan 20, 2026
Brian Jay Capehart, age 59 of Gulfport, passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
He is survived by his loving wife 28 years, Lydia Jene Capehart; his children, Kelsey Capehart, Hillary (Holden) Harper, Kyle Capehart and Kaytlin Capehart; his siblings, Kim (Stephan) Trochesset and Keith (Joni) Capehart; his parents, Gary and Karen Capehart; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A longtime resident of...
First Sergeant Chris Howard Stainbrook, U.S. Army Ret.
Jan 19, 2026
First Sergeant Chris Howard Stainbrook, U.S. Army Ret., of Biloxi, Mississippi, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026, at the age of 75. Born on March 19, 1950, in Pennsylvania, Chris dedicated 27 years of his life to the United States Army, serving his country with honor and distinction, including 2.5 tours in Vietnam. His commitment to his service was...
Timothy A. Roberts
Jan 19, 2026
Timothy Andrew Roberts, 59, of Gulfport, Mississippi, passed away on January 19, 2026, following a courageous and hard-fought battle with cancer. In his final days, he was surrounded by the family he loved so dearly, and he took his last breath while holding the hand of his son, Kyle.
Born in Louisiana and raised in Long Beach, Mississippi, Timmy was a...
Delbert J. Reyer
Jan 18, 2026
He was a man who was unafraid of judgement. He always found joy in living a simple yet happy life with his dogs or any other animals he took care of. He was never a people person, but if you were willing to talk to him he would listen. He had a lot of love and fire in his words....
Sidney Roger Gremillion
Jan 18, 2026
Sidney Roger Gremillion, born on March 19, 1941, in Gulfport, Mississippi, passed away on January 18, 2026, in Pass Christian, Mississippi. He lived a life filled with love, commitment, and passion for his family and community.
Sidney was a dedicated pharmacist who worked at Eckerd Drugs, which is now known as CVS. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of...
Ralph Edward Neumeier
Jan 18, 2026
Ralph Edward NeumeierJanuary 18, 2026
Ralph Edward Neumeier, age 81, passed away on January 18, 2026, in Gulfport, Mississippi.
Ralph was born in Elkhorn, Wisconsin, to Joseph and Mary Kolb Neumeier. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy Seabees and was a Vietnam veteran. During his naval career, he worked as a diesel mechanic instructor and retired as a...
Henry Christian Stiller Jr.
Jan 18, 2026
Henry Christian Stiller Jr., age 81, of Long Beach, Mississippi, passed away on January 18, 2026, in Gulfport, Mississippi.
Henry was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, and later made his home in Long Beach. MS.
He was preceded in death by his father, Henry Christian Stiller Sr.; his mother, Mary Frances Rowe Stiller; and his stepmother, Melida Stiller.
Henry is survived by his...
Maxine Louise Higdon
Jan 18, 2026
Maxine Louise Higdon, a cherished mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 18, 2026, in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, at the age of 98. Born on March 19, 1927, in Indiana, Maxine's journey through life was marked by love, faith, and an unwavering commitment to family and community.
Maxine devoted many years of her professional life as a secretary...
Ralph G. Newman, Sr.
Jan 18, 2026
Ralph G. Newman, Sr., age 94, of Gulfport passed away January 18, 2026, in Gulfport.
He was born August 29, 1931, to Fred and Ollie Ladnier Newman of Fernwood. Ralph was a proud "Fernwood boy", evidenced by the quote in his Biloxi High School senior yearbook: "If it weren't for Fernwood, Biloxi would be unknown." He was the vice president of...
Judy Carol Meadows Bonner
Jan 17, 2026
Judy Carol Meadows Bonner was born July 28, 1950, at Magee, MS to parents Eugene and Willie Mae Meadows. She lived at Magee, Mendenhall, and New Hebron where she graduated High School in 1969. Married October 3, 1970, to Charles Bonner and was faithful, loving, and caring wife for 55 years 3 and 1/2 months.
Judy became a mother to two...
Leatha Michelle Coons
Jan 17, 2026
Leatha Michelle Saint Coons, born on September 21, 1967, in Maryland, passed away on January 17, 2026, in Pascagoula, MS. Leatha was a dedicated teachers aid who enjoyed her work in Kentucky for many years. About 15 years ago, she moved to the Gulf Coast, where she continued to make an impact through her kindness and dedication.
Leatha had a passion...
Martha Hendrick Chapin
Jan 17, 2026
Martha Hendrick Chapin of Gulfport, MS went to be with the Lord on January 17, 2026. She died peacefully in her sleep at home at the age of 90.
Martha was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, moving to live in Mobile, Alabama in her elementary school years, then to Gulfport, Mississippi. She graduated from Gulfport High School in 1953 and attended the...
Glenda Faye Fleming
Jan 17, 2026
Glenda Faye Fleming, age 61 of Saucier, MS passed away January 17, 2026, surrounded by her family.
She was in Information Technology prior to opening and running a bookstore in North Gulfport. She is survived by her husband Patrick Fleming.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport is assisting the family.
Jordan Bryant McCrary
Jan 16, 2026
Jordan Bryant McCrary, born on December 26, 1985, passed away on January 16, 2026. He was known for his compassion, relentless passion for advocating for those wronged, and his great sense of humor. Friends and family will remember him for his unwavering commitment to helping others.
A devoted and avid reader, Jordan took joy in sharing knowledge and supported students through...
Marsha Diana Schwartz
Jan 16, 2026
Marsha Diana Schwartz, 75 of Pass Christian, Mississippi, passed away at 9:00 p.m. Friday, January 16, 2026, surrounded by family in Ocean Springs Hospital, Ocean Springs, Mississippi due to complications associated with Alzheimer’s.
Marsha was born on December 17, 1950 in Sullivan, Illinois, the daughter of Charles and Rachel Murphy Taylor. As one of the Taylor girls, Marsha worked at the...
Agnes Lang
Jan 15, 2026
Agnes Gant was born on October 14, 1935, in Vaiden, Mississippi. She was the fourth of six children born to Luceal and Robert Gant. In 1952, Agness married Roderick Williams. They had three children, Joann Baker, Roderick Taylor Williams, and Mike Williams. Roderick and Agnes were married just shy of 50 years when he fell asleep in death. Agnes had...
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