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Beverly Mauffray Hosch

Beverly Mauffray Hosch

Mar 11, 2025

Beverly Mauffray Hosch, age 89 of Biloxi, passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2025.

Beverly was born on May 7, 1935 in Bay St. Louis to John Claude “Peck” Mauffray and Willietta Garriga Mauffray. She graduated from Kiln Consolidated High School in 1953 and began her career with South Central Bell in New Orleans. She retired after 35 years of service...

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Shelley Belinda Distefano

Shelley Belinda Distefano

Mar 11, 2025

Shelley Belinda Distefano, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2025, in Kiln, Mississippi, at the age of 69. Born on March 3, 1956, in Danville, Illinois.

Shelley dedicated her life to caring for others during her nursing career. In addition to her professional achievements, Shelley found immense joy in her personal life. She cherished her hobbies, which included gardening, a passion...

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Ferren Troy Courteaux

Ferren Troy Courteaux

Mar 10, 2025

Ferren Troy Courteaux, age 52, of Bay St. Louis, passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025.

He is preceded in death by his father, Phillip Courteaux; stepfather, David Carver; grandfather, Joseph Frank Billiot; grandmother, Rita Mae Dion; brother, Robbie Bivens; and his sister-in-law, Jody Courteaux.

Ferren is survived by his mother, Priscilla Ann Bivens; daughter, Celeste Renee Courteaux; stepson, Chad Joseph McDowell;...

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Susan F. Seales

Susan F. Seales

Mar 10, 2025

Susan F. Seales, age 74, of Gulfport, passed away on March 10, 2025.

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

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George M. Mason

George M. Mason

Mar 9, 2025

George M. Mason, a dedicated educator and esteemed member of the Gulfport community, passed away on March 9, 2025, at the age of 76.

He was known for his profound knowledge and passion for teaching physics and marine science in the Gulfport schools. His career also included working for the Naval Oceanographic Office and the Stennis Space Center, where he received...

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Francis Patricia Alison

Francis Patricia Alison

Mar 9, 2025

Francis Patricia Alison, age 79, of Kiln, passed away on March 9, 2025.

She is preceded in death by her parents, James E. Smith and Rose Murphy Smith; sisters Jeanette Esque and Elaine "Lisa" Moneymaker; and granddaughter Courtney Alison.

Francis is survived by he husband of 52 years, James "Jim" Alison; her children, Mark Alison (Monica), and John Alison (Mary Jo); grandchildren;...

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Steven Michael Brown

Steven Michael Brown

Mar 8, 2025

Steven Michael Brown age 66, passed away on March 8, 2025 in Leakesville, MS.  His children are compiling an obituary that will be shared on our website as soon at it is available.  Riemann Family Funeral Home, 13872 Lemoyne Blvd.in West Jackson County served the family. 

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Mary Jane Ernst

Mary Jane Ernst

Mar 8, 2025

Mary Jane Ernst, born on April 4, 1951, in Champaign, Illinois, peacefully passed away on March 8, 2025, in Gulfport, Mississippi. A proud graduate of Gulfport High School, class of 1970, Mary dedicated her life to serving her community and her family.

For many years, she pursued a fulfilling career at Memorial Hospital of Gulfport. Mary was not only a devoted...

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Ruby H. Necaise

Ruby H. Necaise

Mar 8, 2025

Ruby H. Necaise, age 86, gained her angel wings on March 8, 2025.

Born in Bentonia, Mississippi November 18,1938, Ruby lived a humble life with a loving family as a sharecroppers daughter. She always had plans to be more. Ruby began working with Southern Bell as a phone operator at the age of 20 in Vicksburg Ms., before moving to Biloxi...

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Thomas E. Phillips

Thomas E. Phillips

Mar 7, 2025

Thomas E. Phillips, age 72, of Bay St. Louis, passed away on March 7, 2025.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, from 12 - 1 pm at the Riemann Family Funeral Home, 141 Hwy 90, Waveland.  A prayer service will be held at 1 pm.  Interment will be in Biloxi National Cemetery.

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Margaret E. Mollere

Margaret E. Mollere

Mar 7, 2025

Margaret E. Mollere, 70 of Kiln, MS passed away March 7th, 2025.  Services are private with Riemann Family Funeral Home, Pass Christian assisting the family.  

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Carlyne "Pete" McGee

Carlyne "Pete" McGee

Mar 7, 2025

Carlyne “Pete” McGee, age 88, of Long Beach, passed away on March 7, 2025.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy James McGee; a daughter, Mary Jean McGee; her parents, Realious Touchstone and Margaret Felsher Touchstone; and 3 siblings, R.L. Touchstone, Jr, Mary Ann Baker, and Vera Nell Dubuisson.

She is survived by a son, Benjamin McGee; a brother, Bobby...

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Bonnie Morrow Rolfs

Bonnie Morrow Rolfs

Mar 6, 2025

Bonnie Morrow Rolfs, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully in Gulfport on March 6, 2025. She joins the love of her life, Larry Rolfs, with whom she shared a lifetime of love, laughter, and happiness. Her children, Robin (Ray) Spratlin, Les (Kate) Rolfs, and Rev. Beth Rolfs, survive her, along with six grandchildren, five step-grandchildren, 6...

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Richard H. Dambrino, Jr.

Richard H. Dambrino, Jr.

Mar 6, 2025

Richard Hurcil Dambrino, Jr, age 79, of Gulfport, passed away on March 6, 2025.

He was born on August 18, 1945 at Keesler Air Force Base, Biloxi, MS to Richard H. Dambrino, Sr and Verna Mae Switzer Dambrino.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard H. Dambrino, Sr and Verna Mae Switzer Dambrino; paternal grandparents, Robert J. Dambrino and Hattie...

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Anna "Ruth" Jenkins

Anna "Ruth" Jenkins

Mar 6, 2025

Anna "Ruth" Jenkins, born on December 7, 1940, in Ray City, Georgia, departed this life on Thursday, March 6, 2025, in Biloxi, Mississippi. A cherished member of her community and a devoted Christian, Ruth’s life was marked by her commitment to her family, her faith, and her many accomplishments.

Ruth was a proud graduate of Suwannee High School, where her journey...

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Nancy Smith Pressley

Nancy Smith Pressley

Mar 5, 2025

Nancy Smith Pressley, a beloved homemaker, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2025, in Gulfport, Mississippi, at the age of 84. Born on October 13, 1940, in Fayetteville, North Carolina. 

Nancy was a graduate of Fayetteville High School, and Sanford Business College.

She enjoyed fishing, and antique collecting.

She is survived by her husband of 46 years John Pressley; her brother Steve (Patti)...

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Ruth Elnora Williams

Ruth Elnora Williams

Mar 5, 2025

Ruth Elnora Williams, 91, passed away in the early morning hours on March 5, 2025 at Gulfport Memorial Hospital in Gulfport.

Ruth was born in Hazelgreen, Missouri in 1934 to Warren and Ruby Watson and was one of six children. She graduated from Richland High School in Richland, Missouri and then continued on to nursing school at Burge Nursing School in...

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Alton Legee Welch, Jr.

Alton Legee Welch, Jr.

Mar 5, 2025

Alton L. Welch, Jr. (Al) Welch of Pass Christian, MS passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at the age of sixty-two in Gulfport, MS. 

Born in Bogalusa, Louisiana, on October 4, 1962, AL was a father, brother, and a friend. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. 

Al was preceded in death by his parents, Alton L....

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Betty T. Stafford

Betty T. Stafford

Mar 5, 2025

Betty Mae Trammell Stafford, age 93, of Gulfport, passed away peacefully at home on March 5, 2025.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents, George and Bertha Knopf Trammell, and her beloved son, William “Beav” Monroe Stafford, Jr.

She is survived by her devoted husband of 54 years, William Monroe Stafford; her loving daughter and son-in-law, Donna Lynn Stafford Meyer and...

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Vernon John Copous

Vernon John Copous

Mar 4, 2025

Vernon John Copous, age 66, of Gulfport, passed away on March 4, 2025.

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

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