OUR STAFF


Meet Our Staff


Our family and staff have years of experience caring for families, from all walks of life. Each family comes to us because they know we are leaders in our profession, dedicated to excellence in service, and have the highest integrity.


When we counsel with a family, we have just one goal: to create a fitting, memorable and affordable service for their loved one. Together, we explore the wide variety of services and products available, as well as a wealth of creative ideas and suggestions.


Together, we'll design a memorial or funeral service that suits their needs now, and in the future. Families who come to us know that years from now, they will have deep peace-of-mind because in coming to us, they've done their best to honor their loved one.

 David F. Riemann
David F. Riemann
In Loving Memory
1950-2023
David F. Riemann
In Loving Memory
1950-2023

David is a lifelong resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. He is a licensed funeral professional with 50 years of experience in funeral service. 


He is a past president of the Mississippi Funeral Directors Association and the International Order of the Golden Rule, an international association of funeral homes. David is also past chairman of the Home Service Life Insurers Council of Mississippi.


Mr. Riemann has served in numerous leadership roles, professionally and along the Gulf Coast. 


In his spare time David enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, and working in the yard.

David Chadwick
David Chadwick "Chad" Riemann
President/Funeral Director
David Chadwick "Chad" Riemann
President/Funeral Director

David Chadwick “Chad” Riemann, President of Riemann Family Funeral Homes, Inc., is a fourth-generation licensed funeral director and graduate of Gulfport High School and Mississippi State University.  He is married to Heather Donnelly Riemann and has three children, Sadie, John David, and Emma. 


Appointed by Gov. Tate Reeves in 2022, Chad currently serves on the Board of the Mississippi State Board of Funeral Service, is a Past President of the Mississippi Funeral Director’s Association, and was Mississippi Funeral Director of the Year in 2005-2006. 


He has served as Senior Warden of the Vestry and member of the pastor Search Committee at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Gulfport where he and his family are members. He is a Board Member of Feed My Sheep and formerly served as a board member for many other civic organizations along the Coast.  Chad is Co-Founder of the 501(C)3 charity, Wreaths for Biloxi National Cemetery, and the 501(C)3 charity, Bow Ties and Beignets, benefitting children in need on the Coast.


Chad believes that spending time with family is most important. He has a passion for cooking on The Big Green Egg, cars, boating, football, fishing, hunting, and spending time outdoors with family and friends.

 Mike Riemann
Mike Riemann
Prearrangement and Monument Sales
Mike Riemann
Prearrangement and Monument Sales

Mike is a lifelong resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. He is a 3rd Generation licensed funeral professional with over 47 years of experience in funeral service and preplanning.


He currently manages the Preplanning Division of Riemann Family Funeral Homes, which is one of the most successful Preplanning Departments in the country, and Riemann Monument Company, Inc.


Mike is a member of First United Methodist Church in Gulfport. He enjoys spending time with family and friends, playing tennis, boating, and traveling. 


He is married to Cindy Riemann, and they have two children, Jeff and Jennifer, and five grandchildren, Mary Katherine, Jackson, Quinn, Ellis and Kitt.

 Addison Riemann
Addison Riemann
General Manager
Addison Riemann
General Manager

Addison was born in Gulfport, MS. He attended Gulfport High School and received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Finance from Auburn University.


in 2013, Addison, a fourth generation Riemann, decided to join his father, David; uncle, Mike; and brother, Chad, in the family business.  In addition to his management duties, Addison is a licensed funeral director, licensed prearrangement counselor and enjoys helping families design personalized monuments. 


Addison currently serves as a Board Member of the Biloxi Bay Chamber of Commerce, and member of Gulf Coast Carnival Association and Reveler's Carnival Organization.


He is married to Natasha Riemann and they have one daughter, Gigi. In his free time, Addison enjoys golfing, boating, and spending time with family and friends.

 Jason D. Green
Jason D. Green
Funeral Director
Jason D. Green
Funeral Director

Jason D. Green is a lifelong resident of the coast and has been employed with Riemann Family Funeral Homes since October 1989.  


Jason is a graduate of Moss Point High School, East MS Community College, and Livingston University (now The University of West Alabama).  He has been a member of several professional and civic associations on the coast including the Carnival Association of Long Beach (president 2002-2005, 2019-2023 and served as King Scott XLVIII in 2009), chairman of the Advisory Council at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School, and is an active member of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Long Beach serving is various ministries at the church.  Jason has also served as Master of Ceremonies for many events, parades, and installations on the coast.  


He enjoys traveling with his friends, spending time on the water, all aspects of Mardi Gras, and being with his family.


 David Gunn
David Gunn
Funeral Director
David Gunn
Funeral Director

David was born in Lexington, MS. He graduated from Biloxi High School, Mississippi College and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.


David has proudly served on staff in churches in Bay St. Louis, Jackson, Meridian and Gulfport. He has been an employee of Riemann Family Funeral Homes since November of 1999.


He is married to the former Gina Murphy of Ocean Springs and has twins, Carey Gunn of Manitou Springs, CO and Jordyn Fletcher (Brandon) of Biloxi. He is a member of Venture Church in Gulfport. 


 Jamie O'Neil
Jamie O'Neil
Funeral Director and Embalmer
Jamie O'Neil
Funeral Director and Embalmer

Jamie was born in Pascagoula and is a lifelong resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. He is a licensed funeral director and embalmer and has been a part of the Riemann Team since 2015 and has worked full time in this field since 2013. In his free time Jamie enjoys spending time on the water and fishing. 

Philip Smith
Philip Smith
Funeral Director and Embalmer
Philip Smith
Funeral Director and Embalmer

Philip has over 20 years of experience managing funeral homes and cemeteries across Arkansas and Nevada.  He was born and raised in Mississippi and has a bachelors degree in business and an associates degree in Funeral Service. 


Philip started with Riemann Family Funeral Home in March 2023. He is married and has four children.

Jim Hudson
Jim Hudson
Funeral Director and Embalmer
Jim Hudson
Funeral Director and Embalmer

Jim Hudson is a native of West Point, MS and a graduate of West Point High School and Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service in Atlanta, GA. 


Following graduation, Jim returned to his hometown of West Point and joined various organizations in the Golden Triangle area.  He moved to the coast in March of 2013 to join the team of professionals at Riemann Family Funeral Home. Jim had been living on the Mississippi Gulf Coast for a couple of years when he met and married Danielle Latimer of Gulfport.  Jim and Danielle are the proud parents of 2 sons, Alexander and Liam. They are members of Crosspoint Church in Gulfport, and when he is not serving families, Jim loves spending time with his family and traveling. 

Tom Papalambros
Tom Papalambros
Funeral Director and Embalmer
Tom Papalambros
Funeral Director and Embalmer

Tom was born in Hammond, IN. He is a graduate of East Mississippi Community College.


Tom has been an employee of Riemann Family Funeral Homes since July of 2008. He has been a funeral director and embalmer for 17 years. Tom is a member of The International Order of Moose Lodge. He is also a graduate of the Chickasaw Leadership Program.


He is the father of three boys and Baptist by faith. In his spare time, Tom enjoys spending time with family and friends and traveling.

Jason Triyonis
Jason Triyonis
Funeral Director and Embalmer
Jason Triyonis
Funeral Director and Embalmer

Jason started in February of 2023 with Riemann Family Funeral Home.  He graduated from Southern Illinois University with a Bachelor Degree in Mortuary Science in 2001.  Jason worked in Louisiana and Kentucky for many years before moving to the Mississippi Gulf Coast.  

Melissa Rosenthal
Melissa Rosenthal
Funeral Director and Embalmer
Melissa Rosenthal
Funeral Director and Embalmer

Melissa, along with her husband Douglas and Prince Charles (their English Bulldog), relocated to the Mississippi Gulf Coast in August of 2021, from Upstate New York. Melissa graduated from Hudson Valley Community College, Mortuary science program in 2001, in Troy NY. 


Melissa started her new career with Riemann Family Funeral Homes in November of 2021.


She is a certified yoga instructor, enjoys golf and loves travel. 

Scott Countryman
Scott Countryman
Funeral Director and Embalmer
Scott Countryman
Funeral Director and Embalmer

Scott was born and raised in Tipton, Iowa.  He graduated from Tipton High School in 1982.  Scott returned to school later in life to receive his Associate Degree of Funeral Science in May of 2001 from Arkansas State University of Mountain Home.  His career of 22 years in the funeral business has taken him to Arkansas, New Mexico, Arizona, and Florida, before moving to the coast of Mississippi to join the Riemann family in October of 2023.  Scott has three grown children, Nathaniel, Andrea, and Karissa and three grandchildren, Daijon, Elysia, and Sullivan.  In his spare time he enjoys spending time with family and friends, golfing, visiting the beach, and traveling. 

 Angie Barnes
Angie Barnes
Funeral Director
Angie Barnes
Funeral Director

Angie is a resident of Gulfport and has been employed at Riemann Family Funeral Home since October of 2017. She retired from Gulfport Police Department after 27 years of service. She is married to Steve Barnes; they have three daughters, and five grandchildren. When not at work, Angie enjoys her many chickens and loves gardening and being outdoors.

 Allison Sexton
Allison Sexton
Funeral Director and Embalmer
Allison Sexton
Funeral Director and Embalmer

Allison is a resident of Gulfport, MS. She attended Stone High School and graduated from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, where she received her associate's degree in Mortuary Science. She began her apprenticeship with Riemann Family Funeral Homes in April 2015. Allison is also a graduate of University of Southern Mississippi, where she received a bachelor’s degree of Human Science in 2022. 


Allison is married to Chris Sexton. Together they have 2 sons, Braxton and Cooper. Allison and her family enjoy annual trips to Disney, fishing at the family lake, and camping.


At Riemanns, Allison serves our team as the Care Center Supervisor and Site Safety Coordinator. She is dedicated and passionate about serving all families that choose Riemanns. 


Barbara Davis
Barbara Davis
Funeral Director
Barbara Davis
Funeral Director

Barbara had the honor of serving families of Jones County for over six years, later joining the Riemann Team. She has been a Funeral Director with Riemann Funeral Home since February 8, 2020.  She has lived and raised her family in Wiggins since 1994. Barbara is a member of First Baptist Church of Wiggins and a graduate of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College.  She has three children and three grandsons, and in her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family and fishing.

Kinzi Rose
Kinzi Rose
Funeral Director and Embalmer
Kinzi Rose
Funeral Director and Embalmer

Kinzi is from north Texas where she gained seven years of experience as a licensed cosmetologist before shifting her career focus to funeral service. In 2020, after relocating to the Mississippi Gulf Coast, she began her education in mortuary science at American Academy McAllister Institute of NYC and joined Riemann Family Funeral Homes as part of the care center team.  In 2022 she also began working with the Mississippi Lions Eye bank as a cornea recovery technician helping to restore sight to those in need. Kinzi is now completing her mortuary science degree and plans to obtain her Funeral Service license by the end of 2023.

Brittany Loreman
Brittany Loreman
Funeral Director
Brittany Loreman
Funeral Director

Brittany resides in the small town of Vancleave, with her husband of seven years & their three children, Copeland, Braylee-Faith, & Maylee-Grace.


Brittany graduated mortuary school from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College in 2017 with an associate degree of applied science. She completed her apprenticeship with Riemann Family Funeral Homes in 2018. Brittany offers assistance in funeral directing but is majorly a part of the care center team. She enjoys vacationing to the mountains with her family, fishing, and being a “sports” mom. Brittany’s heart lies deeply within the funeral industry, and she is thankful for the lives she is able to offer compassion to daily. 

 Alan Freeman
Alan Freeman
Family Services Counselor, Prearrangement and Monuments
Alan Freeman
Family Services Counselor, Prearrangement and Monuments

Mr. Freeman was born in Gadsden, AL and has been a resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast since 1993. He grew up in Las Vegas, NV where his family was in the funeral business for many years.


Mr. Freeman is a graduate of the University of Nevada at Las Vegas with a Bachelor of Arts degree in the Culinary Arts and trained with the Culinary Institute of America. He enjoys cooking for local charities and fundraisers.


He has been employed with Riemann Family Funeral Homes since May of 1999 where during some of those years he managed Floral Hills and Gulf Pines cemeteries for the company. He continues to serve families of the Gulf Coast with dedication and compassion.

Shalane Howard
Shalane Howard
Office manager and bookkeeper
Shalane Howard
Office manager and bookkeeper

Shalane is a resident of Gulfport, MS, and began working at Riemann Family Funeral Home in October of 2021. 


She is recently engaged and will be getting married November 2023. She graduated from Harrison Central High School and has a bachelor’s degree from USM. She loves her fur babies and any outdoor activities.

Connie Young
Connie Young
Administrator
Connie Young
Administrator

Connie has been employed with Riemann Family Funeral Homes since 2005. She is the Company’s telephone receptionist at its Three Rivers Road location. Connie is a native and resident of Long Beach. 

Johnnie Fayard
Johnnie Fayard
Administrator
Johnnie Fayard
Administrator

Johnnie was born and raised in Biloxi, MS and a graduate of Biloxi High School.


She has been a resident of Jackson County for over 20 years having moved there after marrying the late Jimmie Fayard Sr.


She is the mother of 3 children, 2 stepchildren and 3 grandchildren.


When not working, she enjoys cooking, reading, traveling and spending time with her family and friends.

Laurie Estes
Laurie Estes
Administrator
Laurie Estes
Administrator

Laurie graduated from Muscle Shoals High School and went to Faulkner University both in Alabama.  

She has been married to her husband, Chris Estes, for 32 years.  They have two children, Jake and his wife Miriam, and Josh. 


She loves to play the piano, ride bikes, kayak, visit with her family, and she sometimes paints.  She is a member of the Feral Feline Coalition of Ocean Springs.


After leaving the Mitchell Company as a property manager to be with her family, she managed properties that she and her husband purchased.  She started working for Riemann Funeral Home in 2018 as administrator of the Biloxi office on Beauvoir Road.


 Donna Fox
Donna Fox
Administrator
Donna Fox
Administrator

Donna W. Fox retired from Gulfport Police Department after 25 years.  She has been married to Al Fox for 43 years and together they raised 4 children.  Her favorite pastime is spending time with her 17 grandchildren. She is a member of Harvest Church in Gulfport.  After being retired for three years, she returned to work at Riemann Family Funeral Home in 2017.

Margaret Dill
Margaret Dill
Administrator
Margaret Dill
Administrator

Margaret joined Riemann Family Funeral Home as a part time Administrative Assistant in July 2022, after retiring from 32 years of working in education. In the 32 years in education, Margaret worked eight years as a Special Education teacher and 24 years as a School Counselor. She is from Gulfport, where she met her husband, Jonathan Dill. Margaret has been married to Jonathan since May 2005. They raised two sons together and now are grandparents to three granddaughters and 1 grandson. She is currently working to become certified as an American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter. 

Kim Mundy
Kim Mundy
Administrator
Kim Mundy
Administrator


Debbie Braun
Debbie Braun
Administrator
Debbie Braun
Administrator

Debbie was born in Gulfport and is a graduate of Gulfport High School. Including Mississippi, she has lived and worked in the states of Texas and Colorado. 


She began her employment with Riemann Family Funeral Homes in 2012, and in 2014 became the administrator for the company’s pre-planning division.


In her spare time, Debbie enjoys shopping, gardening, cooking, and spending time with family and friends.

David Scarbrough
David Scarbrough
Cemetery and Grounds Supervisor
David Scarbrough
Cemetery and Grounds Supervisor

Staff bio goes here

Ronny Thompson
Ronny Thompson
Cemetery and Grounds Staff
Ronny Thompson
Cemetery and Grounds Staff

Staff bio goes here

Billy Pryor
Billy Pryor
Cemetery and Grounds Staff
Billy Pryor
Cemetery and Grounds Staff


Jonathan Dill
Jonathan Dill
Funeral Assistant
Jonathan Dill
Funeral Assistant

Staff bio goes here

Frank Drammissi
Frank Drammissi
Funeral Assistant
Frank Drammissi
Funeral Assistant

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Gina Vancina
Gina Vancina
Funeral Director
Gina Vancina
Funeral Director


Jamie Murrell
Jamie Murrell
Community Outreach Director
Jamie Murrell
Community Outreach Director


Patty Avery
Patty Avery
Crematory Operator
Patty Avery
Crematory Operator


Savannah Mitchell
Savannah Mitchell
Funeral Assistant
Savannah Mitchell
Funeral Assistant


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