OBITUARIES

Christopher Castiglia

Jan 12, 2023

Christopher Frank Castiglia, 33, of Long Beach, passed away on January 12, 2023.

Christopher was born in Gulfport, MS to Frankie and Vivian Castiglia of Long Beach on August 14, 1989.

Christopher was preceded in death by his mother, Vivian Williams Castiglia, his grandparents Marshall “Bob” and Sandra “Jeannie” Williams, and grandfather, Frank Castiglia, Sr....

James Kelly

Jan 12, 2023

James C. Kelly, 58, of Wiggins, MS passed away Thursday, January 12, 2023.

Riemann Family Funeral Home, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport is assisting the family.

Janice Shearer

Jan 12, 2023

On January 12, Janice Belle Cranston Shearer (87) went to be with her Lord, her husband, her son and her mother after a short battle with cancer. After 25 years of traveling the world with her husband in the military and raising her family, she enjoyed many aspects of a nursing career, including orthopedic surgery, doctor's offices, Red Cross...

John "Jack" Kelly

Jan 12, 2023

Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) John “Jack” Horace Kelly devoted husband, father, and grandfather died peacefully surrounded by his family at home in Pass Christian, MS on Thursday, January 12, 2023.

Jack is survived by the love of his life, Carol McMinn whom he married on September 17, 1965; his four children and their spouses: Debra Woolsey and James...

Robert Walker

Jan 11, 2023

On January 11, 2023, Robert L. Walker (83) passed away and joined his beloved wife of 61 years. He was a retired Master Sargent of 22 years of service with the USAF and a Vietnam Veteran. He then went on to be a Certified Master Mechanic for over another 20 years before retiring again. After retirement he became a...

MSgt Donald Howe, USAF, Ret.

Jan 11, 2023

MSgt Donald E. Howe, USAF, Ret, age 85, of Gulfport, passed away on January 11, 2023.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Opal Howe; sister, Joyce McMichael; son, Keith Howe; and granddaughter, Meghan Landowski.

Donald is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Mary Howe; his children, Angela Shortt (Chris),...

Master Sergeant Boyd Swenson

Jan 11, 2023

Master Sergeant Boyd Vernon Swenson, USAF Retired, age 78, of Long Beach, passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at home surrounded by his family.

Mr. Swenson was preceded in death by his parents, Swen and Edna Swenson of Bucyrus, North Dakota. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Rita Swenson of Long Beach; his son, Travis...

Cleyton Ladner

Jan 11, 2023

Cleyton John Ladner, 81, of Pass Christian, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2023.

He was preceded in death by an infant baby brother; his parents, Lacy and Rena Northrup Ladner; his mother-in-law, Georgian Shavers; a son, Kirby Ladner, a sister, Verta Lee Lambert; a grandson, David Scarborough; and a great grandson, Sawyer Scarborough.

He is...

Chris Vaurigaud

Jan 11, 2023

Christopher Raymond “Chris” Vaurigaud, age 78, of Long Beach, passed away on January 11, 2023.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Leah Vaurigaud; 3 brothers, Edward Vaurigaud, Jr, Patrick Vaurigaud, and Michael Vaurigaud; and 4 sisters, Ann Schumach, Beverly LeJeune, Susie Prestenbach, and Roberta “TC” Skyles.

Mr. Vaurigaud is survived by...

Richard Layton

Jan 10, 2023

RM1 SS Richard Eugene Layton, US Navy (Ret) of Gulfport, MS, passed away, at the age of 69 on January 10, 2023.

Richard Eugene Layton was born in Greeley Colorado. He was a 22-year Veteran of the US Navy.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lester and Ruth Layton; his siblings, Lester Layton...

Louis Bissonnette

Jan 9, 2023

 

Louis James Bissonnette of Columbia TN passed away on January 9, 2023, after a lengthy battle with Parkinson's Disease and Lewy Body Dementia. 

 Lou was born on June 5, 1948, in Colchester VT to Roger and Frances Bissonnette of Winooski VT.  The family moved to Eau Gallie, FL when Lou was 12.  He graduated from Eau Gallie High School,...

Fernando Vega-Uribe

Jan 9, 2023

Fernando Vega-Uribe, age 63, of D'Iberville, passed away on January 10, 2023.

He is survived by his loving wife, Maria Vega; his children, Luis Vega, Jose Vega, Grissel Vega, Alexis Vega; his siblings, Alta Gracia Vega, Angel Vega, Jaime Vega, Eva Vega, Gilberto Vega, Bertha Vega, Miguel Vega, Laura Elena Vega; and his grandchildren, Adriana Vega, Christopher Giovanni...

Mark McCune

Jan 9, 2023

Mark Stephen McCune, age 62, a veteran of the United States Navy and longtime resident of Long Beach, MS passed away Monday, January 9, 2023.

Mark, affectionately known as “Mac”, was born July 22, 1960, to George and Beverly (McCrea) McCune. He attended Kaiserslautern High School in Germany before enlisting in the U.S. Navy in 1979. As a Seabee for...

Billie Kelley

Jan 9, 2023

Billie Gene Kelley, age 90, of Gulfport, passed away on January 9, 2023.

Billie will be buried at Biloxi National Cemetery.

Riemann Family Funeral Home, Biloxi is serving the family

Richard Smith

Jan 8, 2023

Richard Kent Smith, age 87 of McHenry, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2023.

Visitation will be held at Grace Lutheran Church, 19221 Pineville Rd, Long Beach, MS 39560, Saturday, January 21, 2023 at 10:30am until Memorial Service at 11:00am.

Riemann Family Funeral Home, Long Beach, is serving the family.

Sharon Guthrie

Jan 8, 2023

Sharon Joann Cameron Guthrie, age 76, passed away on January 8, 2023 in Perkinston, Mississippi. She was born October 6, 1946 in Biloxi, Mississippi to Joseph Anding Sr. and Louise Neal Anding.

Sharon loved her family dearly and was a devoted wife, amazing mom and proud “Meme”. She reflected Christ in everything she did and people were drawn to...

Annie Pearl Lizana

Jan 8, 2023

Annie Pearl “Ann” Ladnier Lizana , 89, of Long Beach, MS passed away Sunday, January 8, 2023 at her cherished home on Klondyke Road following a lengthy illness surrounded by her loving family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Alton and Minnie Ladnier; her brother, Willis Ladnier; great-grandson, Caden DiLorenzo; brother-in-law, Chester Dubuisson; nephews, Dennis...

Samuel Woods

Jan 7, 2023

Samuel Thomas Woods, age 64, of Long Beach, MS, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2023.

He was preceded in death by his father, James William Woods, Sr.; brothers, Wayne Woods and James William Woods, Jr.; and stepdaughter, Deborah Nicole Steen.

Sammy is survived by his beloved wife of 26 years, Deborah Rogers Woods; mother, Chellie...

Richard "Papa" Ulin

Jan 7, 2023

Richard (Papa) Barry Ulin, age 69, a long time resident of Lake Co. FL passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2023, after a long battle with heart disease. He was surrounded by his family.

Richard was born on December 3, 1953, in Dorchester, Mass. to Bernard Solomon and Sylvia Rachel Ulin.

He is preceded in...

James Hemmer

Jan 7, 2023

James Louis Hemmer, 82, of Diamondhead, MS passed away Saturday, January 7, 2023.

Jim was a long time resident of Marrero, Louisiana. He retired from the U. S. Navy after 20 years of service. He later retired from 20 years of service at Cytec. He loved being around his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was so looking...