OBITUARIES

Nov 25, 2022

Chase Lee Galloway, born in Mobile, Alabama on May 13, 1988, passed away on November 25, 2022, in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Chase was born to Richard Galloway and Deana Harrison and raised on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. While he struggled with the death of both parents, he had two sets of doting grandparents to see him through into adulthood....

Nov 25, 2022

Remembering Shannon

On November 25th at 12:10am James DeShannon Massey, passed away peacefully into the loving arms of his Savior, Jesus Christ.

United States Marine, Pascagoula Police Department Captain, Retired, National FBI Academy Graduate Class 264, esteemed father, and loving husband.  Shannon was called home after a courageous fight with Cancer.  At Shannon’s request, he...

Nov 24, 2022

This information was gathered for an assignment in a class in spiritual companioning as part of becoming a spiritual director. It was given by Millsaps College in Jackson, MS. I spoke to her at a seafood restaurant in Gulfport, MS on June 30, 2019. We were part of a morning coffee group that met at the Edgewater Mall in...

Nov 24, 2022

Mrs. Marie Gibson, age 92, a long time resident of the Gulf Coast, passed away on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 24, 2022, in Biloxi, MS

Riemann Family Funeral Home, 13872 Lemoyne Blvd. is serving the family.

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Nov 24, 2022

MSG James M. Sterling (US Army Retired), age 84, passed away on November 24, 2022 in Gulfport, MS.

He was formerly of Horton, Alabama and lived in Gulf Shores and Huntsville, AL. For the past two years he lived at the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Gulfport.

James was born and raised in Horton, Alabama...

Nov 24, 2022

James Hurd Gaddy, M.D., age 99, passed away peacefully at his home in Long Beach on November 24, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 67 yrs, Denise Begin Gaddy; his parents, Ira E. Gaddy, Sr. and Molly Calhoun Gaddy; his brother, Ira E. Gaddy, Jr. (“Dr. Ira”); and his sisters, Sybil G. Martin and...

Nov 24, 2022

Mr. Jan Douglas Isley, age 75, passed away Thursday, November 24, 2022. Riemann Family Funeral Home, 9113 Kiln Delisle Rd., Pass Christian served the family.

Nov 23, 2022

Robert Henry Helwig, age 84 of Biloxi, passed away on November 23, 2022.

Riemann Family Funeral Home is serving the family.

Nov 23, 2022

Franklin R. “Frank” Burrus, age 85, passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William M. Burrus and Laura Burrus; a brother, William “Billy” Burrus; and a grandson, Christopher Ware.

He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Gina M. Burrus; his children, Tami Martin (Mike), Nancy...

Nov 22, 2022

Delores “Diane” Allen, age 67, of Long Beach, passed away on November 22, 2022, in Brookhaven, MS.

She was preceded in death by her father, Salvador David Alexander; a brother, Leonard Ray Allen; and a step-sister, Terry Gilmore.

She is survived by her mother, Delores Alexander; her siblings, Carol Allen, Tammy Townsend, Mark Alexander (Sherry),...

Nov 22, 2022

Jacqueline Michelle Vargas, age 46, of Biloxi, passed away on Tuesday, November 22, 2022.

She was preceded in death by the following family members, Alejandro Vargas, Andre Lucille Flowers, Alvin Flowers, Myrtle Eaton, Janie Canter, Louise Flowers and Calvin Flowers.

Jacqueline is survived by her daughter, Alexandrea Lauren Vargas; other relatives, Barbara Ann Flowers, Alvin...

Nov 22, 2022

Dr. James Lamar Baggett, Jr., age 70, passed away on November 22, 2022 in Mobile, AL. He was a longtime resident of Ocean Springs.

He was born in Memphis, TN to James Lamar Baggett, Sr. and Maggabelle Barksdale Baggett. He graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Mississippi, where he also played first baseman on...

Nov 22, 2022

Peter Weidert, age 65, of Biloxi passed away on November 22, 2022.

Riemann Family Funeral Home, Biloxi is serving the family.

Nov 21, 2022

Lester Wayne Luper, age 35, of Gulfport, MS, passed away Monday, November 21, 2022.

Riemann Family Funeral Home of Gulfport is serving the family.

Nov 21, 2022

Susan Diane Benefield-Jones, age 71 from Gulfport, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, November 21, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her son, Boliver Ray Jones III; granddaughter, Tristan Renee’ Jones; parents, William Edward and Frances Louise Benefield; brothers, John David Benefield and Richard Leonard Jones; and nephew, Richard Leonard...

Nov 21, 2022

Elvera Burnette, age 98, of Diamondhead, MS, passed away Monday, November 21, 2022.

Riemann Family Funeral Home of Gulfport is assisting the family.

Nov 20, 2022

Jeffrey Screws, age 67, of Saucier, passed away at Memorial Hospital Gulfport on Sunday, November 20, 2022, due from complications following a heart attack.

Jeff was born on March 11, 1955, in Trieste, Italy to John T., Sr. and Virginia Holliday Screws, a military family. Jeff was a retired jeweler and loved fast cars and boats.  His...

Nov 20, 2022

Sherry Lamona Dwyer, age 69, of Long Beach passed away Sunday, November 20, 2022.

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

Nov 20, 2022

MSgt Titus Dean, age 79, of Gulfport, Mississippi, passed away on November 20, 2022.

Titus was in the U.S. Army and was in the U.S. Air Force.  He was a member of the Hurricane Hunters based out of Biloxi.  He loved airplanes, antique cars, but most of all he loved spending time with his grandchildren.

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Nov 20, 2022

Shirley Rogers Sewell, age 80, of Diamondhead, passed away Sunday, November 20, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, James Sewell; her parents, Conway Rogers and Anna Beard Rogers.

Shirley is survived by her children, Debbie Scarpero, James Sewell, Jr. (Rhonda), Connie Vaughn (Stacy); grandchildren, Oliver Rudesill, Jr., James Rudesill...