OBITUARIES

Apr 20, 2022

Kelly Faye Norris, age 50, of Gulfport, passed away on April 20, 2022.

Kelly loved her children and grandchild more than anything in this world. You would either see her working or sitting home drinking coffee watching a crime show. She was very hard working and raised three children all alone. Kelly would give the shirt off...

Apr 20, 2022

Kenneth Davis, age 62, passed away April 20, 2022.

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

Apr 19, 2022

Earl Gene Waltman, Sr., age 68, of Pass Christian, passed away on April 19, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Lucy Jean Waltman; his father, Earl Waltman; a brother, Rickey Waltman; and his mother-in-law, Helen C. Ladner.

Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Mary Elaine Waltman; his children, Earl Gene Waltman,...

Apr 19, 2022

Charles Francis Phillips, age 85, of Gulfport, passed away on April 19, 2022.

Riemann Family Funeral Home, Biloxi was proud to serve the family.

Apr 18, 2022

John Lockwood Colbert, age 62, passed away April 18, 2022.

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

Apr 17, 2022

Michael Joseph Kurowski, age 80 of Long Beach, passed away on Sunday, April 17, 2022.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 am on Saturday, June 4, 2022 at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 720 E Beach Blvd, Long Beach, MS 39560.  A reception will be held in the St. Thomas Community Center...

Apr 16, 2022

Deborah Kay Hemingway, age 64, passed away April 16, 2022.

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

Apr 16, 2022

Patricia Ann Ladner, age 74, passed away April 16, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Keith Ladner.

Patricia is survived by her sister Janice Bosarge; 5 nephews; and 1 niece.

A visitation will be 12-2 pm, Friday, April 22, 2022, at Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport. The service will follow...

Apr 16, 2022

Our beloved daughter, granddaughter, sister, aunt, and friend, Destiny “Laney” Ladner, unexpectedly returned to her Heavenly Father on April 16, 2022, at the age of 22. She was native to Gulfport, Mississippi, and a resident of Greenville, Mississippi.

Laney is preceded in death by her grandparents, Fritz Ladner, T.G. Blackwell, and Esther Blackwell. Laney is survived by...

Apr 16, 2022

Larry Alton Loper, age 78, of Biloxi, passed away on April 16, 2022.

Larry was born in Laurel, MS and was a resident of Biloxi, MS.  He served in the U.S. Army and was a Vietnam Veteran.  Larry was a member of the Fernwood Baptist church.

Mr. Loper was preceded in death by his best...

Apr 16, 2022

Carl Lee Davis, age 68, of Biloxi, passed away on April 16, 2022.

Mr. Davis will be buried at Biloxi National Cemetery.

Riemann Family Funeral Home, Biloxi was proud to serve the Davis family.

Apr 15, 2022

Linda Betty MacArthur, 74, of Diamondhead, MS, was taken from her family and friends after a battle with cancer on April 15, 2022.

Linda was born in North Bergen, New Jersey, to the late Gladys Moskowitz Lehmann and Albert Lehmann.  She enjoyed traveling to visit her family; going to restaurants; playing the casino; gardening, especially roses; supporting animals;...

Apr 15, 2022

Marie Taylor Rigdon, age 95, passed away on April 15, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her parents, David and Bertha Taylor; her husband, Ted Rigdon:   brothers, Cliff, Eugene, Morris, Ernest, and Bobby; her sister, Betty Little; and her daughter-in-law, Carolyn.

Marie is survived by her sons, David (Sue) and Ronnie; seven grandchildren, thirteen...

Apr 15, 2022

Vivian Ann Thomas Miller of Gulfport, Mississippi entered eternal rest on April 15, 2022, at the age of 78.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Devers (Deb) Thomas and Ella (Maggie) Helton Thomas; her daughter, Sharon Miller Migues Graves; and great grandson Ashton Blaine Pope.

Those she leaves to cherish her memories are...

Apr 15, 2022

Miriam Byars Kapp passed away Friday, April 15, 2022, at age 83.

She was born April 14, 1939, in El Dorado, Arkansas.

She is survived by her loving husband, William Kapp of Long Beach, MS; son, Derral McDonald of Pass Christian, MS; daughter, Jan McDonald of Manhattan Beach, CA; and two yellow cats. All who...

Apr 15, 2022

Purificacion De Leon Ednacot, age 85, passed away on April 15, 2022 in Gulfport, MS.

She is survived by four children, Divina Manganti (Amelito), Erica Galang (Jonathan), Claro Ednacot (Alona), Dennis Ednacot (Lilibeth); siblings, Fred De Leon, Gloria Fernandez and Tony De Leon; and grandchildren, Katherine, Christian, Alexia Manganti, Nicholle Ednacot, Kaitlin and Jazzlyn Galang.

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Apr 15, 2022

Eva M. Russell Mariano, age 70, passed away April 15, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Dolphus C. and Ella Mae Russell; her brother, Earl L. Russell; and her sister, Jean R. Byrd.

Eva is survived by her loving husband of 43 years, David A. Mariano; stepchildren, Kimberly A. Thomas (Bennett), David...

Apr 14, 2022

Mr. Stacy Leland Wagner, age 89, passed away peacefully surrounded by his daughters on April 14, 2022 in Biloxi, MS.

Stacy was formerly of Flint, MI and has been a resident of the MS Gulf Coast for over twenty years.

He is preceded in death by his wife Doris Wagner and granddaughter Kristie Long.

Apr 13, 2022

Regina Earl, age 47, passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Kathy Niblick; and her son, Austin Bosarge.

Regina is survived by her husband, Beckham Earl; her daughters, Ashley Kemp (Michael) and Emily Earl; her sisters, Jessica Warren and Felicia Johnson; and her grandchildren, Grayson and Adeline Kemp....

Apr 13, 2022

James Clyde Brooks, Jr., age 68, passed away April 13, 2022.

He is survived by his loving wife, Betty Brooks; his daughter, Crystal Brooks Harrison; 2 stepdaughters, Linda Howard and Tamara Tolar; 2 sister, Brenda Anderson and Sandy Pittman; and 4 grandchildren, Alex Harrison, Hannah Harrison, Markus Howard, and Kanya Howard.

Riemann Family Funeral Home,...