OBITUARIES

Sep 8, 2022

Edward “Eddie” Hayes Taquino, of Gulfport, went to be with God on September 8, 2022, at the age of 69.

Eddie was extremely devoted to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. After a long spiritual hunger in his later adult years, Eddie was received into the Catholic Church at Easter of 2017. The fire in him by...

Sep 8, 2022

Cecil David Baker, 86, of Gulfport, passed away September 8, 2022.

Riemann Family Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Sep 7, 2022

Clarence Hollinghead, age 99, of Biloxi, Mississippi, passed away September 7, 2022.

Riemann Family Funeral Home assisted with arrangements.

Sep 7, 2022

Florence Neumiller, a resident of Bay St. Louis, MS, passed away September 7, 2022, at the age of 94.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, George Neumiller; parents, Harry George Hill and Mary Emenes Roberts; brothers, Harry George Hill, Jr, and Ferdinand Roberts.

Florence is survived by her children, Jeryl Boxx (Steven),...

Sep 7, 2022

Dorothy L. Murray, age 91, passed away on September 7, 2022.

Mrs. Murray was born on March 11, 1931, to Peter Sampson of Greece and Irene Cavallas Sampson Perronne of Mississippi.  She spent her entire life in service, caring for others and, along with her husband, worked tirelessly building her families’ fishing and seafood businesses.  Many will...

Sep 6, 2022

Verlane Peterson, age 87, of Orlando, FL, passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2022.

Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, assisted the family.

Sep 6, 2022

Anna Amato Helwig, age 88, passed away on September 6, 2022 in Ocean Springs. She was also fondly known as "Granny Annie". She was a primary resident of Ft. Mohave, Arizona and had lived in Ocean Springs since May 2022.

She was born in Los Gatos, California to Katherine Geraci Amato and Joseph Amato. She worked for...

Sep 6, 2022

Russell Dottrey Fayard, age 71, of Gulfport, passed away on September 6, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Mrs. Effie Peterson Fayard and Mr. Wilfred D. Fayard; a brother, Mr. W. Gary Fayard; and a sister, Dr. June Jacoby.

He is survived by the love of his life celebrating almost 50...

Sep 6, 2022

Ronald James Perry, age 54, of Gulfport, passed away September 6, 2022.

Riemann Family Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Sep 6, 2022

Fern Hazel White, age 88, passed away on September 6, 2022 in Vancleave, MS.

She was a lifelong resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. She was raised in Pass Christian and attended Pineville School. She has been a resident of Vancleave for the last 72 years. She was a very Godly woman and a member of Bonnie...

Sep 6, 2022

Wilson Peter Niolet, Sr., age 82, of Pass Christian, Mississippi passed away on September 6, 2022.

Wilson was a native of Harrison County, he was in the U. S. Marine Corps Reserve and was a truck driver.  He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and watching the New Orleans Saints football team.  Wilson was of the Catholic faith.

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Sep 5, 2022

James (Jimmy) O. Ray, Jr. passed from this earth on Monday, September 5, 2022 at the age of 90. Jimmy was a loving and devoted husband, father, brother, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He is survived by his loving sons, James O. Ray, III (Winnie Faye) and Frank A. Ray (Kate) and daughter, Janice Ray Peleaz (Ronnie Wade); 11 grandchildren, Dennis...

Sep 5, 2022

Rose Lois Garlotte, age 93, of D'Iberville, passed away Monday, September 5, 2022.

Rose was a graduate of Biloxi High School. She worked at McVaden Studio on Howard Avenue in Biloxi, Broadwater Hotel News stand, and Hand colored portraits. Rose was an avid reader who also enjoyed being an artist with oil painting and crafts. Rose was...

Sep 5, 2022

Jessica Nicole Dedeaux, age 28, passed away Monday, September 5, 2022. Riemann Family Funeral Home, 11280 Three Rivers Rd., Gulfport is serving the family.

Sep 5, 2022

Walter D. Chambers, age 90, of Gulfport, passed away on September 5, 2022.

He was preceded in death by wife, Martha Peterson Chambers; his parents, Dewitt Chambers and Mary Cook Chambers; and some of his siblings.

Survivors include his children; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; siblings; and other relatives and friends.

He was a native of...

Sep 5, 2022

Paul Ray Roberts, age 85 of Long Beach, passed away on Monday, September 5, 2022.

Mr. Roberts was transferred to Valhalla Funeral Home, Midfield, AL, where they will serve the family.

Sep 4, 2022

Barbara Collins Sellier, age 94, of Gulfport, passed away on Sunday, September 4, 2022.

Mrs. Sellier was preceded in death by her parents, Rachel and Jim Collins; her husband, Archie Sellier; her daughter, Bobbye Briggs; her sister, Pat Rau; and her brother, Jim Collins, Jr.

Survivors include her sons, Archie Sellier, Jr., Nick Sellier, Michael...

Sep 4, 2022

We are sad to announce the passing of our beloved, George Martin Simonich, Jr., who passed away in Biloxi, Mississippi on Sunday, September 4, 2022, at the age of 91.

He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, stepfather and friend.  He is preceded in death by his parents George and Stella Simonich; and the mother of his...

Sep 4, 2022

William Allen Shaw, age 68 of Gulfport, passed away on Sunday, September 4, 2022.

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

Sep 4, 2022

Franklin “Franky” Eddy Estep, age 29, passed away on Sunday, September 4, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his father, Samuel Eddie Estep; his grandparents, Robert N. and Grace Chambers, and Ruth J. Estep; and his aunts, Debra Swanger and Denise Chambers.

Franky is survived by his wife, Destiny R. Brown Estep; his mother, Donna...