OBITUARIES

Jan 1, 2022

Rudolph James Bijou, age 93, passed away January 1, 2022.

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

Jan 1, 2022

Joseph Kenneth Clute, age 63, of Gulfport, passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2022, at Singing River Hospital in Gulfport.

He was preceded in death by his father, Francis Kenneth Clute and his mother, Ola Ruth Quarles Clute.

He is survived by his siblings, Jane Berlin of Lizella, Georgia, and Apostle Thomas Ray Clute, and...

Jan 1, 2022

James Marvin Ramsay, age 78, of St. Martin, passed away on Tuesday, February 1, 2022.

Mr. Ramsay was a native of Biloxi.  He attended St. Martin High School and was a graduate in the class of 1961.  Marvin retired from Chevron and from Jackson County Road Department. He received numerous awards and recognitions for his coaching and...

Jan 1, 2022

On August 22, 2022, Mary “Gwen” Ward was surrounded by her loving family as she peacefully breathed her last breath.

Gwen was born on September 8, 1936, in Laurel, Mississippi to the late Paul B. and Velmaz Welborn. Upon graduating high school, Gwen moved to Mobile, Alabama. While living in Mobile, she met the love of her...

Jan 1, 2022

Mr. Ernest Joseph Hardtner, III., passed away in D'Iberville, MS on his 83rd birthday.  He served his country proudly as a Msg in the United States Army.

Per Mr. Hardtner's request,  there are no services being planned at this time.  Following cremation he will be laid to rest in the Biloxi National Cemetery.

The Riemann Family Funeral...

Jan 1, 2022

SCPO Eugene "Gene" Thomas Bolte, US Navy Retired, passed away on January 18, 2022 in Gulfport, MS after a long battle with cancer.

Memorial services will be private.

RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Rd. Gulfport, MS served the family.

www.RiemannFamily.com

Jan 1, 2022

Jimmy New a native of Hazard, Kentucky and longtime resident of Biloxi, MS passed away on May 28, 2022 in Gulfport, MS at the age of 67.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Roscoe and Dana New; and his siblings, Rozell Lewis, Patsy Brown, Donald New, and Caroline New.

Jimmy is survived by...

Jan 1, 2022

Leroy Charles “Roy” Valenti, age 85, and resident of Biloxi, MS., passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2022 in Ocean Springs, MS.

Roy was born in New Orleans, LA in December of 1936.  He joined the United States Air Force in 1954, and retired after 20 years of service to his country.  He then earned an Associates...

Jan 1, 2022

Irene Windsor age 94, a native of Springfield, Delaware County, PA, and longtime resident of D’Iberville, MS passed away April 6, 2022, in Biloxi, MS.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, James G. Windsor, Sr.: and her son, James “Grant” Windsor, Jr.

Ms. Irene is survived by her daughter, Diane D....

Jan 1, 2022

Chi Hoang Ly, age 50, passed away on Saturday, January 1, 2022.

Friends are invited to join the family for visitation on Friday, January 7, 2022 from 12 to 2:00 p.m., at Riemann Family Funeral Home, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport, MS 39503.

A funeral procession will leave at 2:00 p.m. going to Evergreen Gardens...

Jan 1, 2022

Richard Raphael Neyrey (1935-2022) succumbed after a valiant fight with Alzheimer’s Disease on May 13th.

He is survived by his wife Beryl Drouant Neyrey, his devoted wife of 66 years; two children who adored him, Rick and Karen Neyrey Trout, and four grandchildren; Rachel Mangus, Nicki Neyrey, Kaitlyn and Marshall Trout.

Richard was proceeded in...

Dec 31, 2021

Kristina Anne Maddux, age 48,  loving known as Kris to her family and friends, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 31, 2021 in Ocean Springs, MS.

Kris is preceded in death by her father, Ronald S. Maddux.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory,  her mother, Martha G. Maddux; her sister, Elizabeth "Paige" Carroll; her niece, Megan...

Dec 30, 2021

Diane Tipton Edwards, age 72 of Pass Christian, passed away on Thursday, December 30, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her father, Nathan Robinson Tipton; her mother, Imagene Robinson Tipton; and her nephew Jean T. Dubuisson.

Diane is survived by her loving husband of 46 years, Donald C. Edwards; her children, Michael G. Duke...

Dec 30, 2021

Judy Karen Spiers Crowe, age 61 of Long Beach, passed away on Thursday, December 30, 2021.

Judy was preceded in death by her father, Johnnie Spiers and her mother, Mollie Jo Warren Starks; her husband, Bradley Dwayne Crowe; and her siblings, Johnnie Spiers, James Ernest Spiers, Joseph Spiers, Charlotte Daniels, and Diane Abshire.

She is...

Dec 30, 2021

Rodney “Butch” Prescott, age 73, passed away January 2, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his mother Ethel Prescott; and his father, Robert Prescott.

Rodney is survived by his daughter, Christina Nevin (Wesley); his son Stefan Prescott (Deja); his grandchildren, Nathaniel Nevin, Brittany Ponce, and Anikka Prescott.

He was a native and...

Dec 29, 2021

Kenny D. Williams, age 46 of Hancock County, passed away on Wednesday, December 29, 2021.

He was preceded by his grandparents, Edna Merle Roberts, Doug Roberts, and his wife, Grace; his father, Kenny Williams; his father-in-law, Maggie “Pops” Magnusen; his aunt, Patricia “Honey “Bright; two uncles; and his grandson, Christopher.

Kenny is survived by his...

Dec 29, 2021

Mildred Carmela Roberts, age 97 of Diamondhead, passed away on Wednesday, December 29, 2021. Riemann Family Funeral Home, Pass Christian, served the family.

Dec 29, 2021

Calvin “Boobie” Girouard, age 71 of Perkinston, passed away Wednesday, December 29, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Merle Kinstle Girouard; his father, Dennis Girouard; mother, Irene St. Marie Girouard; and sister, Myrtle “Toot” Jeoffroy.

Calvin is survived by his sister, Gail (Don) Boyd Holland; brother Dwight (Kathy) Girouard; daughter, Hailey (Terry)...

Dec 29, 2021

Gary Frank Swagart, age 80, passed away December 29, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his mother Frances Roat; his father, Frank A. Swagart; one brother; and one sister.

Gary is survived by his wife, M. Merle Swagart; twelve children; 1 brother; 1 sister; 28 grandchildren; and 15 great grandchildren.

He was...

Dec 28, 2021

Richard Alan Tobey, age 63, of Saucier, passed away on December 28, 2021, in Gulfport, MS.

He was preceded in death by his father, Roderick Tobey; his mother, Dorothy Metcalf; a brother, Roger Tobey; and a daughter-in-law, Jennifer Cardona.

He is survived by his son, Cory Alan Tobey (Samantha White), Attleboro, MA; his step-children,  Wiberth...