OBITUARIES

Elvera Burnette

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.

Jeffrey Screws

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...

Sherry Dwyer

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.

MSgt Titus Dean

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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Shirley Sewell

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...

MSgt David "Dave" Duggins

Nov 19, 2022

MSgt Dwight David Duggins, USAF, Ret, age 79, of Gulfport, passed away on November 19, 2022.

David was born in Ajo, AZ to the late Chief Master Sergeant Amos D. Duggins and Florence Senf Duggins.  He was one of 7 children and his moved with his family to assignments all over the United States  including Arizona, Ohio,...

John Fairchild, Jr.

Nov 19, 2022

John Thomas Fairchild, Jr., age 81 passed away Saturday, November 19, 2022. Riemann Family Funeral Home, 9113 Kiln Delisle Rd., Pass Christian served the family.

Jessie Heitzmann

Nov 19, 2022

Jessie Morse Heitzmann’s (“Pee Wee” to members of her family) life’s journey ended on November 19, 2022, at the age of 88.  Jessie was born on October 13, 1934, in New Orleans to Jessie Morse and Raoul Herbert, and grew up there.  She graduated from Sophie B. Wright High School and in 1956 graduated from Tulane University with a...

Dr. Chester Gaston, Jr.

Nov 18, 2022

Dr. Chester D. Gaston, Jr, age 78, of Gulfport, passed away on November 18, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Col Chester D. Gaston and Elizabeth Eugenia Blake Gaston; and 2 sisters, Elizabeth Marshall and Mary Anderson.

Dr. Gaston is survived by his wife, Janis M. Gaston; his children, Jennifer Flatness (Gary),...

William Henson

Nov 18, 2022

William H. Henson, age 88, of Biloxi, MS, passed away on Friday, November 18, 2022, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Henson was born in Booneville, MS and was a long-time resident of Biloxi (Latimer Community). After graduating from High School, he earned his Associates Degree in Computer Electronics. He then served in the United States...

Gregg Duvall

Nov 18, 2022

Gregg D. Duvall, age 73, passed away November 18, 2022. Riemann Family Funeral Home, 9113 Kiln Delisle Rd., Pass Christian served the family.

Diane Palmer

Nov 17, 2022

Diane Palmer, age 74, of Gulfport, passed away on November 17, 2022.

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

Lawrence Glass

Nov 17, 2022

Lawrence Dale Glass, age 81, of Biloxi, passed away on November 17, 2022.

Riemann Family Funeral Home, Biloxi is serving the family.

Tabitha Griffin

Nov 17, 2022

Tabitha Cecilia Griffin, age 29, of Dedeaux, MS, passed away on November 17, 2022.

Tabitha was a native of Gulfport, MS.  She was a graduate of Harrison Central High School class of 2011, a graduate of MGCCC class of 2013 and a graduate of the Cardiac and Vascular Institute of Ultrasound class of 2015.  Tabitha started her...

Fred Mitchell

Nov 17, 2022

Fred Mitchell, age 83, of Biloxi passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2022.

Fred was born on August 27, 1939, in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania to Fred Henry Mitchell and Imogene “Julia” Fishel. He earned an associate degree in Computer Programming and joined the United States Air Force, where he served from 1957 until 1979. Fred later worked at the...

Marguerite Bacon

Nov 16, 2022

Marguerite Idella Bacon, age 71, of Gulfport passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2022.

Riemann Family Funeral Home of Gulfport is assisting the family with arrangements.

William Windham

Nov 16, 2022

William Windham, age 80 of Gulfport, passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2022.

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

Bobbie Sorgenfrei

Nov 16, 2022

Bobbie Sorgenfrei, age 95, of Luling, Louisiana, passed away on November 16, 2022.

Bobbie was a native of Dallas, Texas and a resident of Diamondhead, Mississippi.  She was a secretary and a Real Estate Agent.  She loved to cross stitch, work crossword puzzles, and read romance novels.  She was a member of the Diamondhead Community Church.

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Patricia Coleman

Nov 16, 2022

Patricia Ellen Coleman, native of Pascagoula, MS and longtime resident of Ocean Springs, MS., passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at her home in Vancleave.

Patricia was a true artist.  She loved to write and paint.  She had a love for music also.  She received a degree in journalism and broadcasting and was a great story...

Thomas "TC" Whitfield

Nov 16, 2022

Thomas C. "TC" Whitfield, age 81, of Long Beach, passed away on November 16, 2022.

TC was a native of Columbia. He was employed as a photographer for the Daily Herald and  in the NASA Photo Lab.  TC loved bowling, NASCAR racing, The Atlanta Falcons and riding his Harley Davidson.  He was a member of the first...