OBITUARIES

Dec 28, 2021

Gloria Ann (Schneider) Gaines, of Biloxi, MS, passed away on December 28th 2021.

Born at Touro Infirmary in New Orleans, Gloria was preceded in death by her father, Douglas Arnold Schneider and sister Elsie Jo Schneider.  She is survived by her husband Edward Terry Gaines; Mother Elsie Elizabeth (Hall) Schneider and sister Lorna Mae Mumphrey (Clarence) of...

Dec 28, 2021

Barbara Ann Blakley, of Long Beach, MS, passed away on Tuesday December 28, 2021, peacefully in her sleep.

She is survived by her husband, Hugh; children, Brenda (Rick), John (Lori), and Robbie (Michelle); grandchildren, Ricky (Kayla), Blake (John), Emily, Megan (Jacob), Lauren (Andrew), Anthony, Mackenzie, and Haylie; Great grandchildren, Mila, Austin, Cooper, Bryce, and Raelynn; and her...

Dec 28, 2021

Cyril Charles Dow, Jr., age 64 of Biloxi, passed away on Tuesday, December 28, 2021. Riemann Family Funeral Homes, Biloxi, is serving the family.

Dec 28, 2021

Christina Lynn Phipps, age 84 of Gulfport, passed away on Tuesday, December 28, 2021.

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

Dec 27, 2021

Roderick "Rodney" Reid Beecher, age 82, passed away on Monday, December 27, 2021, at Keesler Medical Center in Biloxi.

Mr. Beecher was born January 14, 1939, in Springfield, PA. He retired as a Staff Sergeant in the United States Air Force. He attended The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints of Gulfport, MS. He was a member...

Dec 27, 2021

Mr. Barnett Ratcliff, age 87, of Gulfport, is now in God's care after he passed away peacefully at home with his family on December 27, 2021.

He was born in Franklin County, MS on September 28, 1934.  Barnett was preceded in death by his parents, Lane and Almeda Ratcliff; his brothers, Elmo Ratcliff, Boyce Ratcliff, Lantis Ratcliff,...

Dec 27, 2021

Malik Mader, age 18 passed unexpectedly on December 27th 2021 in Ocean Springs MS. Born on October 29th 2003 in Christiana Delaware to parents Colleen Mowrey and Michael Mader. He relocated to Ocean Springs as a young boy. Malik was a senior at the Ocean Springs High School. Though he had finished his academic requirements for early graduation, due...

Dec 27, 2021

Shirley Ann Clay, age 82, passed away on December 27, 2021 in Biloxi. She was a native of Louisville, KY, born to William and Ruby Cheatham. She served as the Kentucky State Director of the Senior Citizens Program and an Honorary Kentucky Colonel (a title given to her for her dedication of service). She has been a resident of...

Dec 27, 2021

Joel Michael McDaniel, 51 of Shreveport, Louisiana passed away on Monday, December 27, 2021.

The youngest of four children, Joel was born on January 28, 1970 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to James Roy and Sandra McDaniel.

Joel grew up in Walker, Louisiana and was an avid fisherman, spending much of his youth with his brothers,...

Dec 27, 2021

George Stuart Rowley, age 93, passed away at the Biloxi VA Medical Center on December 27, 2021.

Mr. Rowley was preceded in death by his daughter; his parents, George S. and Dorothy C. Rowley of South Carolina; his siblings, Phyllis, Frank, Robert, Edward, Norman, Harry and Larry.

He is survived by his granddaughter, Erica L....

Dec 26, 2021

Christophe Pierre Alfred Ivor Payet, age 78, a native of Seychelles and a resident of Waveland, MS, passed away Sunday, December 26, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald Payet and Violette Joseph Payet; a brother; and a daughter.

Christophe is survived by his wife of 48 years, Christinna Payet; children, Hazel...

Dec 26, 2021

Annette (Zohar) Strong of Biloxi passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, 26 December. She is preceded in death by her husband, the Honorable Bruce C. Strong, her parents Joda Zohar (father) and Mesoda Zohar (mother) from Tel Aviv, her siblings Adolf Zohar, Charlo Zohar, and Simone Pizzo (Sam) also from Tel Aviv.

She is survived...

Dec 25, 2021

Danny Allen Ripple, age 70, passed away December 25, 2021.

A visitation will be held 10 - 11am, Friday, December 31, 2021, at Edgewater Christian Fellowship Church. A funeral service will be after the visitation at 11am.

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

Dec 25, 2021

Paul W. Walker, Sr. died at the age of 83 on December 25, 2021 at Sunrise of Boulder Assisted Living. He was born on May 17, 1938, in Gulfport, MS, the son of Fred G. and Clara E. Walker.  Paul was a lifelong resident of Gulfport, MS.

Paul graduated from Gulfport High School in 1956. He married...

Dec 24, 2021

Scarlett Laureys, age 78, of Diamondhead, passed away on December 24, 2021.

Riemann Family Funeral Home, Pass Christian is proud to serve the Laureys family.

Dec 24, 2021

Raymond Allen “Randy” Blacklidge, 73, of Gulfport, MS, was surrounded by family when he went to be with his Lord and Savior on December 24, 2021.

Randy was born in Hattiesburg, MS, on October 31, 1948, to Ray and Dot Blacklidge, but grew up in and was a life-long resident of Gulfport. After graduating from Gulfport High...

Dec 23, 2021

Myra Louise Cuevas passed away on December 23, 2021, at the age of 72, in Long Beach, MS where she was born, raised, lived and then died. Myra was a long-time member of River of Life Tabernacle Church where she joyfully served Yahweh with her church family who loves her as much as she loved them.  Myra was a...

Dec 23, 2021

Leon Russell “Rusty” Goodrich, Jr., age 75 of Saucier, passed away on Thursday, December 23, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his father, Leon Russell Goodrich, Sr.; his mother, Mattie Davis; his brothers, David Goodrich, and Johnny Goodrich; and his stepfather, Al Davis.

Rusty is survived by his nieces, Tessa Renee Goodrich, and Sylvia...

Dec 23, 2021

Lucy Lee Broom, age 83 of Gulfport, passed away December 23, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jim and Lucille Fortenberry.

Lucy is survived by her loving husband of 35 years, Milton Broom; her children, Daniel Ramshur, James Ramshur (Kate), and David Ramshur (Myra); her siblings, Jimmy Fortenberry (Donis) and Buelah Ginn...

Dec 23, 2021

Joyce Ann (Webb) Randall also known as Jobie, 76 beautiful years.  A resident of Biloxi, Mississippi, Joyce died peacefully, at home in Biloxi on Thursday, December 23, 2021 surrounded by her family, after nearly 20 years of suffering with Huntington’s Disease. She is now free, at peace, walking in heaven with God, her husband, son, parents, and siblings.