OBITUARIES

Russell Freeman

Dec 8, 2022

Russell E. Freeman, age 71 of Saucier, passed away Thursday, December 8, 2022.

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

William Musa

Dec 8, 2022

William Eddy “Bill” Musa age 82, passed away on December 8, 2022, at his home in Ocean Springs, Mississippi surrounded by those he loved.

He was born on June 24, 1940, in Rahway, New Jersey to his late parents, Albert J. and Ruth J. Eddy Musa; also preceding him in death is his sister, Ginny Musa; and...

LaNelle Davis

Dec 8, 2022

LaNelle Miller Davis, age 82, of Ocean Springs and formerly of Long Beach, passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2022.

LaNelle was born on September 15, 1940 in Columbia, MS to Joseph Elmer and Sarah Patterson Miller. She grew up in Pascagoula, MS and graduated from Pascagoula High School. She attended LSU for two years before returning...

Daniel Joiner

Dec 8, 2022

Daniel Joiner, age 72, of Biloxi, passed away December 8, 2022.

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

Joseph "Skipper" Taylor

Dec 7, 2022

Skipper Taylor, age 75, passed away on December 7, 2022, in Gulfport. He was born in Gulfport to Joseph P. Taylor, Sr., and Jerrylen Beasley Scott. He was a long-time resident of Pass Christian and moved home after retiring from the seafood business in South Louisiana.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph P. Taylor,...

Joe Mack Speight

Dec 6, 2022

Joe Mack Speight, age 71, of Gulfport, passed away on December 6, 2022.

A graveside service will be held in Biloxi National Cemetery.

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

Catherine Ladner

Dec 6, 2022

Catherine Virginia Ladner, age 98 of Saucier, passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2022.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Talmon Ladner; sons, Charles E. Ladner (Diane), Billy Ladner, and Archie Ladner; granddaughter, Christy Armstrong-Wilson; grandson, John Ladner; great grandson, Wyatt Giles; and brother, T. P. Bond.

Catherine is survived by her children, Lois...

Sibylle Heidrich

Dec 6, 2022

Sibylle (von Campe) Heidrich, age 95, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, in hospice care after complications from a fall.

Sibylle was born on May 23, 1927, in Halle/Westfalen, Germany, the third of four children and the only daughter of Alfred and Margarete.  In the mid 1930’s during the rise in Hitler’s power, her family...

Warren Holdenbach

Dec 6, 2022

Warren Holdenbach, age 86 of Gulfport, passed away on December 6, 2022.

Riemann Family Funeral Home, Biloxi is serving the family.

James Hanley, III

Dec 6, 2022

James I. “Jim” Hanley, III, age 78, passed away December 6, 2022, in Gulfport surrounded by his family. He was a native of Brooklyn, NY, and grew up in Freeport, NY.

He was preceded in death by his father, James I. Hanley, II of Freeport, NY, and his mother, Margaret Reilly Hanley of Long Beach, MS.

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Mary Ann Bishop

Dec 6, 2022

Mary Ann (Wescovich) Bishop, 80, passed away in her home surrounded by family on December 6, 2022.

Mary Ann was born July 23, 1942 in Gulfport, Mississippi, one of six children of Eugene and Ora Wescovich. Growing up, she loved playing basketball and told many stories of jumping into the Delisle bayou to swim with her siblings....

Flora Rosario

Dec 5, 2022

Flora Rosario age 50 of Biloxi MS passed away on December 5, 2022.  Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Riemann Family Funeral Home, West Jackson County is serving the family.

John Leyser

Dec 5, 2022

John K. Leyser passed away Monday, December 5, 2022, at the age of 52. John was born in Pensacola, Florida October 16, 1970, but lived most of his life in Pass Christian, Mississippi. John attended St. Vincent de Paul Elementary, St. Stanislaus and the University of Mississippi. He was employed by Champion Chrysler Ram Jeep in Gulfport and was...

Jerry Benedict, I

Dec 4, 2022

Jerry Raymond Benedict, I, age 78, passed away on December 4, 2022 in Woolmarket. He was born in Toledo, Ohio to John and Bernice Benedict and was a resident of Woolmarket for 35 + years.

He is preceded in death by his parents, John G. Benedict Sr. and Bernice Vanhorn Benedict; and brother, John Benedict, Jr.

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Naomi Lollar

Dec 4, 2022

Naomi “Deanne” Lollar, age 93, passed away in Gulfport, MS on December 4, 2022.

Deanne was a native of Arkansas and a resident of Pass Christian, MS.  She was a bookkeeper and a lifelong member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church.  She loved watching and feeding birds.

Deanne was preceded in death by her husband,...

Ray Irby

Dec 4, 2022

Ray D. Irby, Captain USAR, Ret. age 98 of Gulfport, passed away Sunday, December 4, 2022.

Mr. Irby was born in Meridian, MS on November 9, 1924. He was the son of Thomas C. and Hettie Irby.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and four brothers, Harvey, Vernon, Charles and William Irby; and...

CMSgt Jack Hedrick, USAF, Ret,

Dec 4, 2022

Jack Donald Hedrick, CMSAF Ret, 94, of Gulfport, MS, died Sunday December 4, 2022, at Woodland Village Nursing Center in Diamondhead, MS.

Jack was born December 10, 1927, in Catawba County, NC, and raised in Hickory, NC.  He was the son of the late Charles and Hattie (Poovey) Hedrick.  He was a graduate of St. Stephens High...

Jeffrey Granberry

Dec 3, 2022

Jeffrey L Granberry passed away peacefully at home after a lengthy illness.

Mr. Granberry was preceded in death by his parents, Gwen and William Granberry; and his brothers, Tad and Robert Granberry.

Jeffrey is survived by his wife of 53 years, Kathy Irwin Granberry; his children, Gwen Bosarge (Donnie) of Long Beach and Truman Granberry...

Dennis Sandridge

Dec 3, 2022

Dennis Lynn Sandridge, age 61, of Moss Point, passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2022, at his residence.

The family is preparing his obituary and will be posted here once ready.

Donna Ramsey

Dec 3, 2022

Donna Dorene Ramsey, age 56 of Gulfport, passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2022.

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