OBITUARIES
S.J. Marengo
Mar 17, 2023
Salvador John “S.J.” Marengo – dedicated husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend to all he met passed away on Friday, March 17, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones.
S.J. was born in Bay St Louis, MS on October 14, 1933 to Mable and Luke Marengo, and was the youngest of seven children. Growing up in the Bay, he loved playing...
Mary Elaine Summers
Mar 17, 2023
Mary Elaine Summers, age 75, passed away on March 17, 2023 in Pass Christian, MS. She was born in Delhi, Louisiana to parents, Melvin E. Wagnon and Alice M. Roberts Wagnon, and was a long time resident of Gulfport.
She previously worked as a legal secretary, and enjoyed going to church and the beach, reading, and word searches.
She...
Angelo Joseph Paola, Jr.
Mar 16, 2023
On Thursday, March 16, 2023, Angelo Joseph Paola, Jr., known by family and friends alike as Joe, “packed up to go Home.” Just one day earlier, Joe told his son Mike, “I’m packing up.” Mike gave his father a chuckle and replied, “I don't think they’re releasing you that quick, daddy.” With a calm voice Joe replied, “No, I'm not...
Michael Harrison Learn
Mar 16, 2023
Michael Harrison Learn, age 63, of Gulfport, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2023.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.
Eric Louis Wilson
Mar 16, 2023
Eric Louis Wilson, age 52, of Biloxi, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2023.
Eric is survived by his parents, Larry and Kathy Wilson; daughter, Kourtlyn Wilson; brothers, Aaron Wilson (Aimee) and Scott Wilson (Tracy); uncle, David Holsapple; and nieces and nephews.
Eric graduated Long Beach High in 1989 and William Carey College in 1994; he played soccer at both.
Per...
Michael Levi Crawford
Mar 16, 2023
Michael Levi Crawford, age 80, of Diamondhead, passed away on March 16, 2023, in New Orleans, LA.
He was preceded in death by his father, Levi Crawford; his mother, Mary Anabel Ferguson Crawford; a sister, Barbara Crawford Harper; and a step-son, Michael Simmons.
He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Iris Bryan Crawford; his children, Bryan (Angie) Crawford,...
John Andrew Young, Jr.
Mar 15, 2023
John Andrew Young, Jr. age 96, a native of Michigan and a United States WWII Army Veteran, passed away in D'Iberville, MS on March 15, 2023. His family is compiling a full obituary that will post here on our website.
Share memories, condolences and photos at www.riemannfamily.com
The Riemann Family Funeral Home, 13872 Lemoyne Blvd. in West Jackson County is...
Virginia Elizabeth Graham
Mar 15, 2023
Virginia Elizabeth Graham, age 87, of Woolmarket, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Sarah Moore Box, and Bill Jasper Mouney.
Virginia is survived by her husband of 60 years, Glen Graham; her sister, Mary Earlene Bates; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was a native of Tippah County, MS, and a...
Nancy Delane Adams
Mar 15, 2023
Nancy Adams, age 76, of Corpus Christi, passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2023.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Adams; son, Roger Valentine; parents, TF and Inez Toler; and sister, Katherine Carpenter.
Nancy is survived by her daughter, Teresa Thatcher (Rick); 2 grandchildren, Levi and Kyle Williford; 2 great grandchildren; brother-in-law, Billy Carpenter; 3 nieces; many great...
James "Jim" Luther Gaines, III "Red"
Mar 14, 2023
James "Jim” Luther Gaines, III , “Red”, age 67, of Diamondhead, passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2023.
Jim was born in Alabama, but he grew up on Florida. He was a graduate of Merritt Island High School in Florida. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force shortly after graduation. Jim had 35 plus years in the oil field...
Zuriel Kenyon Pryor
Mar 14, 2023
Zuriel Kenyon Pryor, age 23 of Biloxi, MS, passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2023 in Covington, LA.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Lennell Conerly, Savannah Thomas and Bobby Pryor.
Zuriel is survived by his parents, Billy Pryor, Sr. and Zenintha Thompson; his grandmother, Jeanette Tate; his sisters, Billie Ja’Kee Pryor, Brinttany Pryor, Georgia Blackmon and Amber Gaines;...
Michael Jon Kessler
Mar 14, 2023
Michael Jon Kessler, 77, of Biloxi, Mississippi passed away peacefully on March 14, 2023 at his home with his wife of 56 years, Isabel “Bell” M. Kessler, by his side.
Michael is preceded in death by his mother, Bernice Ruth Kessler (nee Priest); father, Leroy F. Kessler Sr.; brother David E. Kessler; and
sister-in-law Roberta Kessler.
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Marjorie Wood Miles
Mar 13, 2023
Marjorie Wood Miles, age 94, of Gulfport, passed away Monday, March 13, 2023.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.
Doris Elizabeth Mayer
Mar 13, 2023
Doris Elizabeth Mayer, age 102, passed away March 13, 2023. Riemann Family Funeral Home, 141 Hwy 90, Waveland served the family.
David Finly Hill, Jr.
Mar 12, 2023
David Finly Hill, Jr., age 68, of Vancleave, passed away on March 12, 2023.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, West Jackson County, is serving the Hill family.
Claire B. Dahl
Mar 12, 2023
Claire Badinger Dahl, age 89, a native of New Orleans, Louisiana and longtime resident of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, passed away on March 12, 2023 in Slidell, LA.
Mrs. Dahl was a former employee at J.P. Morgan Chase, was a member of the DAV, and was a Lector at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in D’Iberville. She enjoyed gardening, listening to...
Evelyn Barnes DeVries
Mar 12, 2023
Evelyn Joanne Barnes Devries, age 85, of Gulfport, passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2023.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Kathy J. Barnes; her husband, Gerritt A. Devries; her parents, James H. Davis and Mattie M. Davis; and her sister, Mary Danelle Phillips.
Evelyn is survived by her children, Sharon L. Beard (Lyndon) of Gulfport and...
Henry "Hank" William Viehmann, Jr.
Mar 12, 2023
Henry William “Hank” Viehmann, Jr., age 86, a resident of Seashore Highlands Retirement Home, Gulfport, MS, went to his heavenly home on Sunday, March 12, 2023.
Hank was born on January 1, 1937, to Henry William, Sr. and Opal Marguerite (Scheidt) Viehmann in Overland, MO. He grew up in Saint Louis County, MO; graduated from Ladue High School in 1954...
Richard "Dick" Weachter
Mar 12, 2023
Richard “Dick” Weachter, 86, of Biloxi, Mississippi, father of Richard Jr. and Glenn Weacter, died Sunday, March 12, 2023, at home in Biloxi.
He served 20 years with the United States Air Force (serving 2 tours of duty in Vietnam) followed by 19 years with the Federal Aviation Administration. During his retirement he enjoyed the company of family...
John A Goul
Mar 12, 2023
John A. Goul, of Gulfport, MS, passed away on March 12, 2023, at the age of 75 years, surrounded by his loved ones.
John was born in Muncie, Indiana; graduated from Kaiserslautern American High School in Germany; and attended Mississippi State University. He served his country in the United States Air Force. John was an avid hockey fan, enjoyed...
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