OBITUARIES

Feb 11, 2025

Feb 10, 2025

Patricia Weatherford, 82, of Gulfport, MS passed away February 10th, 2025.  Services are private with Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport assisting the family.  

Feb 10, 2025

Sidney “Sid” Ray Sison, age 84 of Saucier, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Florencio and Virginia Sison; his brother, Ted Sison; and his grandson, Micah Sison.

Sid is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Mary Sison; his children, Stephanie (Billy) Brewer, Cyndi (Lowry) Hamner, Michael (Renee) Sison, William (Diane) Sison...

Feb 10, 2025

What we have once enjoyed we can never lose.  All that we love deeply becomes a part of us.  Grant but memory to us, and we lose nothing by death.

Feb 10, 2025

Harry Cloutier, 71, of Long Beach, MS passed away February 10th, 2025.  Arrangements are pending and will be announced by Riemann Family Funeral Home, Long Beach.

Feb 10, 2025

Kathryn "Sally" Bishop James, age 86, of Pass Christian, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2025.

Visitation will be on Saturday, February 15, 2025, from 10 - 11 am at Holy Family Catholic Church.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 am in the church.  

A full tribute will be posted at www.riemannfamily.com 

Feb 9, 2025

Arleigh Rae Ladner, 16, of Kiln, MS., gained her angel wings on Sunday, February 9, 2025 in Kiln, MS.

Arleigh Rae was a ray of light in everyone’s life. She was kind, beautiful and had a heart of gold. She loved her family and friends - they were her everything. She enjoyed taking trips to the mountains with her Ganny and...

Feb 9, 2025

Sara Lambert Esterly went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 9th, surrounded by family. She was born on a family farm in Heflin, Alabama, the youngest of 12, to Nathan Thomas and Mary Elizabeth Lambert. Sara dedicated her life to caring for others. She pursued her passion for nursing in Columbus, Georgia, where she completed her training...

Feb 8, 2025

Carol Faye Jackson (nee Courrege), a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2025, at her home in Kiln, MS. Born on December 22, 1937, in New Orleans, LA, Carol's life was a beautiful tapestry woven with love, faith, and devotion to her family and community.

A committed member of First Baptist Church in Bay...

Feb 8, 2025

Ray Herman Taconi, Jr., age 65, of Biloxi, passed away on February 8, 2025.

Riemann Family Funeral Home, 274 Beauvoir Road, Biloxi is serving the family.

Feb 8, 2025

Hugh Moore, devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend,entered into eternal rest on February 8, 2025, at the age of 78. Born in Biloxi, Mississippi on September 16, 1946, Hugh's legacy is steeped in love, integrity, and a profound commitment to his family and community.

A visitation will be held on February 14, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Gulf...

Feb 8, 2025

Rebecca Bryant Scully, 78, of Pass Christian, MS., passed away on February 8, 2025.

Riemann Family Funeral Home of LONG BEACH, is honored to serve the Scully family.

Feb 8, 2025

Harvey Earl Crosby, Jr, age 64, passed away on February 8, 2025 in Gulfport, MS. He was born on April 24th 1960 in Gulfport, MS to Harvey Earl Crosby Sr. and Aletha Rae Legg. He attended Harrison Central High School and worked in offshore oil drilling. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed many activities including fishing and hunting. He...

Feb 8, 2025

Gaetana Benanti Odenwald, born on November 18, 1938, in New Orleans, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2025, in Long Beach, Mississippi. 

Geatana was a graduate of Francis T. Nicholls High School in New Orleans. She enjoyed her career as a teacher's aide and library assistant with the Long Beach School System. Beyond her professional endeavors, Geatana was also an...

Feb 7, 2025

Viola Faye Mahan 

July 3, 1939- February 7, 2025

Viola Faye Patrick, daughter of Ancie Belle Bond and Allen (Pat) Bryan Patrick of Gulfport departed this life after a long illness. Faye was married to Robert (Bob) Mahan for over 63 years. Bob and her sister Patty predeceased her in death. She is survived by her children, Robin, Melanie, Ryan "Bubba" and...

Feb 7, 2025

Viola Faye Mahan, age 85, Gulfport, passed away on February 7, 2025.

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

Feb 7, 2025

Lon Edward Booker III, age 77, of Gulfport, MS, passed away Friday, February 7th, 2025 at home with his family and was reunited with his bride, the love of his life of 45 years, Carolyn. He was born on October 5th, 1947 in Natchez, MS to parents Lon Edward and Mary Elizabeth Booker, of which he preceded in death. 

Lon grew...

Feb 7, 2025

Frederick Allen Winstead, a cherished member of his family and community, was born on January 13, 1946, in Meridian, Mississippi. He departed this life on February 7, 2025, at his residence, leaving behind a legacy of love, resilience, and unwavering dedication to those he held dear.

Frederick proudly served as a Veteran of the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Naval Reserve,...

Feb 6, 2025

James Russell Hull, affectionately known as Jim, was born on January 20, 1947, in Quincy, Illinois. He departed this life on February 6, 2025, at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Biloxi, Mississippi; leaving behind a legacy of service, love, and community involvement.

A veteran of the United States Air Force, Jim served honorably for eight years, a testament to his...

Feb 6, 2025

Leonard “Lenny” John Pizzetta, Jr., age 67 of Biloxi, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025.

He was preceded in death by his father, Leonard John Pizzetta, Sr. and his sister, Michelle Pizzetta.

Lenny is survived by his loving wife of twenty-five years, Latricia “Tricia” Pizzetta; his son, Lennie Pizzetta; his grandchildren, Talyn, Brooklyn, Lennie, Jr. Pizzetta and Marley Rivard; his stepsons,...