OBITUARIES

George "Mendel" Deas, Jr.

Jul 25, 2022

George Mendel Deas, Jr., age 28, of Gulfport, passed away on July 25, 2022.

Mendel was born in Gulfport to George Mendel Deas, Sr. and Nancy Prescott Deas. He attended Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College and was a remarkable artist. Mendel was extremely talented in many ways. He enjoyed photography, skateboarding, and spending time with his family...

Joseph Lavryk

Jul 25, 2022

Joseph L. Lavryk, age 87, passed away July 25, 2022.

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

Shayna Grisham-Stewart

Jul 25, 2022

Shayna Wynell Grisham-Stewart, 44, of Hampton, Virginia passed away July 25, 2022, in Long Beach, Miss.

Shayna was born on September 30, 1977, in Puerto Rico to Larry and Wynell Grisham. With an active-duty Navy father, Shayna spent her childhood living in places such as Sardinia, Italy, Bremerton, Washington, and Virginia Beach, Virginia. Shayna graduated from Frank...

Sheena Seal

Jul 24, 2022

Sheena Diane Seal, age 72, passed away on July 24, 2022 in Hattiesburg, MS.

Sheena was born and raised in Steephollow community of Pearl River County. She resided in the Progress Community of Pearl River County. Sheena loved planting and gardening, making her famous potato salad and biscuits. She loved family gatherings for whatever the occasion was....

Patricia Robuck

Jul 24, 2022

One of the coolest people on the planet, Patricia Gail (Morrow) Robuck passed away on July 24, 2022 at home in Saucier, MS, she was 87.

Gail was born on February 1, 1935 in Louisville AL to James and Gladys (Crawford) Morrow. The family relocated to Jacksonville, FL where she and her 4 siblings grew up. Jacksonville...

Bobby Terry

Jul 24, 2022

Bobby Terry, born November 11, 1932, in Hope, Arkansas, Bobby “Bob” Terry received his heavenly reward on July 24, 2022. Bob lived a life of service, curiosity and joy. After serving his country in the Air Force, he earned a Mechanical Engineering degree from the University of Arizona. He worked as an engineer on the Alaskan Pipeline and was...

George Gahrmann

Jul 23, 2022

George Albert Gahrmann, of Gulfport, MS, passed away Saturday, July 23, 2022, at the age of 62.

He was preceded in death by his parents, August Paul Gahrmann and Shirley Mae Lawrence Gahrmann.

Survived by his siblings, Robert Gahrmann, Edward Gahrmann Linda Hemenway, Joanne Gahrmann, Margaret Trainor, Cheryl Quay, Sharon Grindstaff; numerous nieces and nephews;...

Yayoi Masters

Jul 23, 2022

Yayoi Masters, age 88, born July 7, 1934, of Gulfport, MS, passed away on July 23, 2022, peacefully surrounded by her family at Gulfport Memorial Hospital.

A native of Tokyo, Japan, Yayoi became a US citizen in the early 1960’s and was a devoted Air Force wife for 20+ years making every military housing unit a warm...

Eric Grieshaber

Jul 22, 2022

Eric Grieshaber, age 52, passed away July 22, 2022.

Riemann Family Funeral Home helped service the family.

Alice "Debbie" Biggerstaff

Jul 22, 2022

Alice Deborah Biggerstaff, known to her friends and family as "Debbie", was born on May 17, 1960 in Picayune, MS. She was the daughter of Larry Franklin Lee and Pearl Alice Lee. Debbie unexpectedly passed away at USA Health University Hospital in Mobile, Alabama on Friday, July 22, 2022.

She was raised on the Mississippi Gulf Coast,...

Lt. Col. James McGrew (USAF Retired)

Jul 20, 2022

Lt. Col. James A. McGrew (USAF Retired), age 81, passed away on July 20, 2022 in Gulfport, MS. He was also known as “Big” by his grandchildren and “Jim” by friends and family. He was born in Biloxi, MS to Bennie McGrew and Myra Lott McGrew, and graduated from Bushy Park High School in London, England. He achieved a...

Susan Rodgers

Jul 20, 2022

Susan Ball Rodgers passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at the age of 47.

She is survived by her parents, James Howard Ball, Laura and Chris Steinaway; children, Britny Ball, Allan Moore, Brandon Moore, Amber Moore; siblings, Jennifer Nelson, Melissa Steinaway, Heather and Nicole Steinaway; grandchildren, Roman Taylor, Leilani Moore, and Lauren Richey.

David Bobinger

Jul 20, 2022

David LaRue Bobinger of Saucier passed away unexpectedly on July 20, 2022.  He was born September 16, 1946.  He was predeceased by his parents, William Russell Bobinger and Angeline Tolar Watson; step-father, Robert Watson; brothers, William Russell Bobinger, Jr., Kenneth Fred Bobinger; grandparents, Clyde and Pearl Tolar; and step-brother, Robert Watson, Jr.

He is survived by his...

John L. "Saint" St Arnaud

Jul 19, 2022

John Leonard St Arnaud, age 88, of St. Martin, passed away on July 19, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Marcelle St Arnaud; his parents, John and Agnes St Arnaud; 3 sisters, Mona Patzer,  Marie Welch, and Carol Berglund; and 2 brothers, Laverne “Buzz” St Arnaud and Raymond St Arnaud.

Mr. St...

Clyde Litz, Jr.

Jul 19, 2022

Clyde “Buddy” Litz, Jr., of Gulfport, passed away peacefully at home on July 19, 2022.  He was 68 years of age and was a native of Sedalia, Missouri where he graduated from Smith Cotton High School in 1972.  He lived on the Gulf Coast for 42 years, where he raised his family.  He proudly served his country in the...

Laura Rubio

Jul 19, 2022

Laura Elizabeth Rubio, age 64, passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2022. Riemann Family Funeral Home, 141 Hwy 90, Waveland served the family.

Perry Harshbarger

Jul 19, 2022

Perry A. Harshbarger, Sr., age 64, passed away July 17, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Clement and Agnes Harshbarger; and his sister Carolyn.

Perry is survived by his wife, Carolyn Harshbarger; his children, Perry A. Harshbarger, Jr., Aaron Harshbarger, Keri Harshbarger Daniels, and Hannah Gray; and 5 grandchildren.

Perry...

Stephen Morton

Jul 19, 2022

Stephen Clark Morton, age 67, of Diamondhead, MS, passed away Tuesday, July 19,2022.

Riemann Family Funeral Homes is assisting Koontz Funeral Home in West Virginia with serving the family.

EOC Glenn Carter Jr. (USN Retired)

Jul 19, 2022

EOC Glenn “Ed” Carter, Jr., (USN Retired), passed away on July 19, 2022 in Gulfport. He was born in Springfield, IL to Glenn E. Carter Sr. and Mary McCartney Carter.

Ed enlisted in the United States Navy in 1959 after graduating from High School, and retired in 1985. During his service he was stationed in USS Valley...

Sandy Clifton

Jul 19, 2022

Sandy Clifton, age 72 of Gulfport, passed away in his home on July 19, 2022.

Sandy was born on December 27, 1949 to Rebecca and John Clifton. He attended Harrison Central High School and Jefferson Davis College. He retired from Ingalls Shipyard where he met his wife, Barbara Ann Clifton.

Sandy and Barbara Clifton were...