OBITUARIES

May 16, 2024

May 15, 2024

Gertie Charlotte McCoy Jones, 89 of Gulfport, Mississippi passed from this earth on May 15, 2024 and is now in the loving arms of her Lord and Savior.  Gertie was born on October 21, 1934, to the late George Washington and Ida Myrtle Cooper McCoy in Gadsden, Alabama.  Later in life, she moved to Gulfport, Mississippi and retired from H&R...

May 14, 2024

Kenneth James Appelt, age 81, of Gulfport, passed away on May 14, 2024.Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.

May 13, 2024

On May 13, 2024, the world lost a remarkable soul as Patricia Gail Greenwell passed away peacefully at home, in Biloxi MS, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Pascagoula, MS on August 26, 1948, Patricia was a beloved daughter of the William Alston and Emma Totton.Patricia, known for her warm and nurturing personality, touched the lives of everyone she...

May 13, 2024

James Henry Bigos Jr, age 80, of Long Beach, Mississippi passed away on May 12, 2024.A full tribute will be posted at a later date. Riemann Family Funeral Home of Long Beach is serving the family. 

May 13, 2024

Bobbie Nell Whalen(Rogers), 88 of Runnelstown, passed from this life on May 13, 2024, in Poplarville, MS. A private service, followed by interment, will be held on Tuesday, May 21, at the Biloxi National Cemetery. Bobbie Nell was born to James Leonard and Hazel Gregory Rogers on March 11, 1936, in Macedonia, Mississippi. She was preceded in death by her...

May 12, 2024

Perry Dillard, age 74, of Gulfport, passed away on May 12, 2024.Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, assisted W.H. Jefferson Funeral Home in Vicksburg, in serving the family.

May 12, 2024

Bernard Henrichs Jr., age 82, from Bay St. Louis, MS, entered into eternal rest on May 12, 2024. Full tribute will be posted soon.Riemann Family Funeral Homes, Gulfport is proudly serving the Henrichf family. 

May 12, 2024

 

Donald Antie Sr., 78 of Gulfport, MS passed away after a brief illness on 5/12/24.  He was born in Bunkie, La. on 4/25/46. 

A memorial and celebration of life will be held on 5/16/24 at Coalville Methodist Church 12298 Shorecrest Road, Biloxi, MS.  Visitation with the family will be from 4-6PM with a service at 6PM.  The family asks for you...

May 12, 2024

Marion (Rottier) Ruegsegger, age 80, passed away on May 12, 2024 in Biloxi, Mississippi. She was born in Malone, New York, and graduated from Franklin Academy. Her parents were William V. Rottier and Isabelle Bova Rottier. Within a year from graduation, she married Wendel Ruegsegger, and traveled with him during his 28 year career with the US Air Force, and...

May 11, 2024

Wesson Mathew "Matt" Burge II, age 51 of Gulfport, Mississippi passed away Friday, May 11, 2024, in Starkville, Mississippi.

Matt was born on August 14, 1972, in Gulfport to the late Eileen and Wesson Mathew Burge. He attended Gulfport High school and grew up attending Grace Memorial Baptist Church. Later in life, he attended Fernwood Baptist Church. He was employed in...

May 11, 2024

Mary Jane Christman, 91, died peacefully at home on May 11, 2024 surrounded by her family.

 Mary Jane was born on December 11, 1932 in Houston, Texas.  Her parents moved back to her father’s family home in Bay St. Louis when Mary Jane was in the first grade.  There they shared the house with her grandfather, aunt and uncle, and several...

May 11, 2024

Linda Dellinger Ribe, 65, formerly of Nashville, passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Mississippi. She was born in Charlotte, North Carolina on October 22, 1958, to the late Robert and Nellie Dellinger. Linda was a military wife for 23 years as her husband, Robert, proudly served in the United States Air Force. Linda and Bob shared a passion...

May 11, 2024

Kenneth E. Ladner, beloved husband, father, son, and friend, passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024, in his hometown of Gulfport, Mississippi. He was born on May 18, 1943, to Kenneth and Gertrude Ladner, and was a lifelong resident of the MS Gulf Coast, residing in Saucier.Kenneth led a fulfilling life dedicated to his work and passion for the outdoors....

May 9, 2024

Mark Eugene Giuffria, a loving father and devoted friend, passed away on May 9, 2024. He was born on January 28, 1956, and throughout his life, he brought joy to all those who knew him. Mark's career was marked by his work as an electrician specializing in building oil well platforms offshore. Alongside this trade, Mark always loved the culinary world...

May 9, 2024

Gloria Jean Mitton, age 77, passed away on May 9, 2024 in Gulfport, Mississippi.

Gloria was born in Gulfport, but lived around the world as an Army Brat. She graduated Orleans American High School in Orleans, France. She worked many years as librarian and substitute teacher at St. Michael’s School in Silver Spring, Maryland. Gloria returned to Gulfport in 2009 and...

May 9, 2024

Roger Lee Magnuson, 84, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, May 9, 2024. He is preceded in death by his parents, Edna and Leslie Magnuson. He is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Irma Magnuson; his children, Scot Magnuson (Karolina), Troy Magnuson (Kelly Hayes), Terry Magnuson (Autumn), and Sam Mulcahey; his siblings Larry Magnuson (Nina), and Sam Davis;...

May 8, 2024

Kynlee Alahni Laurent, age 5 weeks, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 in Gulfport, MS.

She is survived by her parents, Jayda Ladner and Randall Laurent, Jr.; big brother, Kyson Laurent; grandparents, Ashley Ladner, Kim Laurent, Randall Laurent, Sr.; great grandparents, Rusty Ladner, Charlotte Tanksley, Clarence Bell, Gregory Laurent, Maythelyn Laurent, and Georgia Bean; aunts, Kayla Ladner, Londyn Ladner, Aliyah...

May 8, 2024

Doris Helen Gregory, age 84, of Picayune, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in Wiggins.She is preceded in death by her former husbands, Robert "Bob" Gregory and Marshall R. Miller; and her parents, Dan and Lorena Bond.Doris is survived by her sons, Marshall R. Miller, Marshall D. Miller (Lisa), Michael Miller (Kim), and Christopher Miller (Janet); her daughters, Brenda...

May 8, 2024

Marsha Jim Watson, age 87, of Gulfport, Mississippi passed away May 8, 2024.She was preceded in death by her husband, David of 66 years; and her sons, David and Robert.Marsha is survived by her son, Alan (Dee Aine) Watson; daughter-in-law, Nancy Watson; brother, Lennox (Shiela) Bower; granddaughter, Amanda (Ian) Scroubelos; and great grandchildren, Birdie, Millie, Maisie, and Betsy Scroubelos.Born in...