OBITUARIES
Lorraine DeSilva
May 17, 2023
Lorraine DeSilva departed for Heaven on May 17, 2023. Lorraine was a resident of Pass Christian, MS.
Born on May 22, 1931, in Fall River, MA, Lorraine was the daughter of the late John and Mable DeSilva. She resided in Bermuda from the ages of 4-12, as her father was a Bermudian. She attended Glebe South Hampton School for...
John Carlton McFarland
May 16, 2023
John Carlton McFarland, 76, of Gulfport, passed away on May 16, 2023.
John was born in Cleveland, Ohio to Homer and Mary Mikos McFarland. He served in the United States Army where he attained the rank of Captain. John worked for years as the Sun Herald marketing director, where he became an authority on the economy of the Gulf Coast....
Harlon Ray Bennett, Sr.
May 16, 2023
On Tuesday, May 16, 2023, Harlon Ray Bennett, Sr., loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully at the age of 84. Harlon was born on August 31, 1938, in Bay St. Louis, MS, to Sidney Sr. and Etheline Bennett.
On April 26, 1957, Harlon married Opal Marie Lee. They have five children: Etheline, Ray, Juanita (David),...
Raphael Edward Necaise
May 16, 2023
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Raphael Edward Necaise, who departed this world on May 16, 2023, at the age of 62.
He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas “Buddy” Necaise; brothers, Thomas “Tommy” Necaise and Phelan Necaise; paternal grandparents, Earl & Colestus Necaise; and maternal grandparents, Marvin & Bertha Spiers.
Raphael...
Robert "Bob" Tenan
May 16, 2023
Robert A. "Bob" Tenan, age 80, passed away peacefully at his home in Gulfport, MS on May 17, 2023. He was diagnosed with Leukemia in January and despite his valiant efforts, he succumbed to the illness.
Bob was born on August 12, 1942, in Maine. He was a loving husband of 55 years to his wife Rebecca Tweedie Tenan, and...
Mary Parker
May 15, 2023
Mary Parker, age 88, of Diamondhead, passed away Monday, May 15, 2023.
Riemann Family Funeral Home assisted the family.
James Gates Crowe
May 15, 2023
James Gates Crowe, known to his friends and family as Jim, passed away surrounded by his loving family in Ocean Springs, MS on May 15, 2023.
A native of Ann Arbor, MI, and a longtime resident of Ocean Springs, Jim was a retired MSGT of the United States Air Force and worked in the finance department. He was an...
Richard Merrill Davis
May 15, 2023
Richard Merrill Davis, age 86, of Alexandria, LA, passed away on May 15, 2023.
Richard was born on October 5th, 1936, in Mississippi. He would go on to lead an accomplished life and leave behind a legacy that will be remembered by his loving family and friends. Richard received his college degree before proudly serving his country as...
Robert Morgan Petersen
May 15, 2023
A retired Air Force and Air Force Reserve C-130 pilot and J model simulator instructor, Robert Morgan Petersen, Lt. Colonel (retired), age 75 passed away on May 15, 2023 after a year long battle with cancer. He was joyously welcomed into this world on November 29, 1947 to Margarite Hughes and Berthold Herman Petersen in Chicago, Illinois and relocated to...
Louise Pedigo
May 15, 2023
Louise Pedigo, age 92, a native of Helenwood, TN, and longtime resident of Ocean Springs, MS., passed away on May 15, 2023 in Ocean Springs, MS.
The Riemann Family Funeral Home, 13872 Lemoyne Blvd. Biloxi, MS served the family.
Share memories, photos and condolences at www.riemannfamily.com
Theodore Robert Ballard
May 15, 2023
Col. Theodore Robert Ballard, U.S. Army, Ret, age 95, of Diamondhead, passed away on May 15, 2023.
The Riemann Family Funeral Home, Kiln DeLisle Road, is serving the family and online condolences may be offered at www.riemannfamily.com
Jesse Ray Bunn, Jr.
May 15, 2023
Jesse Ray Bunn, Jr., age 69 of Gulfport, passed away on Monday, May 15, 2023.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse Ray Bunn, Sr., and Delite Rushing Bunn; his stepson, James “Mike” McGuire; and his mother in law, Evie Fayard.
Jesse is survived by his wife of 35 years, Juanita McGuire Bunn; his children, Jason Ryan Bunn...
Gloria Sherrie Hebert
May 15, 2023
Gloria Sherrie Hebert, age 78, of Belle Chasse, LA, passed away in Gulfport, MS on May 15, 2023.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Biloxi is serving the family.
Diana Lynn Tucker
May 14, 2023
Diana Lynn Tucker, age 75 of Pass Christian, passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023.
She was born in Cedar Rapids, IA, but lived many years in Maryville, MO where she attended Northwest Missouri State University. She later moved back to MS to be with her family. She was a very talented musician from playing violin, fiddle, mandolin, and piano....
Roberta Caroline Brooks
May 14, 2023
Roberta Caroline Bahr Brooks, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, went home to our Lord on May 14, 2023, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. She was 87.
Roberta was born on December 17, 1935, in Kalispell, Montana to Robert and Caroline Bahr. She was raised in Bigfork, where she grew up with her siblings. Roberta graduated with the class of...
Constance Pickens
May 13, 2023
Constance Pickens, 67, of Saucier, passed away Saturday, May 13, 2023.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.
Trương Anh Tứ
May 13, 2023
Trương Anh Tứ, 79 tuổi, đã qua đời vào ngày 13 tháng 5 năm 2023 tại nhà riêng ở Pass Christian, Mississippi. Ông sinh ra tại Việt Nam với cha mẹ là Hương Văn Phạm và Đàm Thị Nguyễn.
Gia đình còn lại bao gồm con gái là Liên Hoàng, Quý Trần và cháu ngoại là Diễm Nguyễn và Điệp...
Annelle McCay Majors
May 12, 2023
Annelle McCay Majors, 92, of Gulfport Mississippi went home to be with her Lord on May 12, 2023.
She was born July 30, 1930 in Rienzi, Mississippi to a Methodist minister and his wife, Reverend William Claude McCay from Carnesville, Georgia and Bertha Louise Carter McCay from Darlington County, South Carolina.
Annelle was the youngest of 6 children. She...
Margaret Wilson
May 12, 2023
Margaret Wilson, age 68 of Biloxi, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.
Denise Ann Autin
May 12, 2023
Denise Ann Autin, age 64 of Diamondhead, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.
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