OBITUARIES

Sep 18, 2021

Wendi “Walter” Fay Yarbrough, age 75 of Moss Point, passed away on Saturday, September 18, 2021, in Gulfport.

She was a native of Auburn, Alabama and served in the U.S. Navy, and retired from Ingalls Shipbuilding.

Wendi was preceded in death by both parents.

She is survived by Margie and Kimberly McKinley; and...

Sep 18, 2021

Christina Renee Hallenbeck, age 51 of Gulfport, passed away on Saturday, September 18, 2021. Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is assisting the family.

Sep 18, 2021

Billy Glenn Seago, age 73 of Gulfport, passed away on September 18, 2021.

He was born November 3, 1947 in Philadelphia, MS to Druwood and Willie Smith Seago.

Billy left behind many family members to cherish his memory, including his wife, Vicky Newkirk Seago; his children, Samantha Jolene Seago, Brittany Rene Jamison, and Jason Michael...

Sep 17, 2021

Oakley “Rusty” Thompson, age 59 of Saucier, passed away on September 17, 2021 in Gulfport. Rusty was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Otha Leroy Thompson, Sr. and Vera Owen Thompson; his maternal grandparents, Ernest and Eunice Brewer; and his father, Otha “Leroy” Thompson, Jr. He is survived by his wife of 5-1/2 years, Robyn L. Ladner; his...

Sep 17, 2021

Ethel Melvin, age 91, passed away September 17, 2021. She was transferred from Riemann Family Funeral Home to Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, Metairie, LA.

Sep 17, 2021

Shelly Lynn Werth, age 34 of Kiln, passed away on Friday, September 10, 2021. Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport is assisting the family.

Sep 16, 2021

Harold George Landis, age 74 of Diamondhead, passed away on Thursday, September 16, 2021. Riemann Family Funeral Home, Pass Christian, is serving the family.

Sep 16, 2021

Florence Riedel Ladner, age 87 of Gulfport, MS, passed away on September 16, 2021, in Columbus, MS.

She was a native of Chicago, Il.  She was a registered nurse and served in the United States Navy and retired from the Veterans Administration.

Florence was preceded in death by her husband, Ola Ladner, Jr; her father,...

Sep 15, 2021

Joan Elizabeth Abbley Lopez, 78 went to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on September 15, 2021.

Joan was born Feb. 6, 1943 to Elwood Abbley and Doris Spradley in New Orleans, La.  Raised in Pass Christian Mississippi on the Gulf Coast, Joan was a devout Catholic and beloved by all who knew her.  She...

Sep 15, 2021

Kathy Essner-Kuhn, age 55, of Long Beach, passed away on September 15, 2021.

She is survived by her husband, Anthony; daughters, Jordan and Sarah; several brothers and sisters as well as many nieces and nephews.

Kathy was an adoptee and worked diligently as a genealogist which helped her find several of her siblings.  She was...

Sep 15, 2021

Diane Rose Gaudet, age 78 of New Orleans, LA., passed away on Wednesday, September 15, 2021. Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.

Sep 14, 2021

Rose Mary Ladner, age 89, passed away September 11, 2021.

Mrs. Ladner was a native of Harrison County and a lifelong resident of Hancock County, where she worked at the Hancock County Welcome Center for 5 years in the 1980’s.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Cleveland and Mable Ladner; her husbands, Elvert...

Sep 14, 2021

James Michael Johnson age 69, a native of New Orleans, Louisiana and resident of Diamondhead, Mississippi, passed away on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, in Bay St. Louis, MS.

He earned his Bachelor’ degree in Petroleum Engineering, specializing in directional drilling which allowed him a multitude of worldwide assignments, including Africa, Asia and several middle east assignments.

Sep 14, 2021

Lt. Jeffrey Alan Necaise, age 56 of Gulfport, passed away on September 14, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his father, Roy Gene Necaise Sr.; his mother, Elaine Necaise; and his brothers, Roy Gene Necaise, Jr., John Necaise, and Steven Necaise.

Jeff is survived by his loving wife of 19 years, Cassie Necaise; his...

Sep 13, 2021

Reynold A. “Ren” Sefton, Jr., beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away on September 21, 2021, in Gulfport.  He was born on October 9, 1938, in Springfield, MA.

Ren attended Westfield High School in Westfield, MA where he was a two-time All-State football player. He entered the military after graduation and served for 37 years with 15...

Sep 13, 2021

Levi Reece Buckley, age 5 of Pass Christian, passed away Monday, September 13, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his maternal great-grandfather, Allen Clark Gibbons.

Levi is survived by his parents, Charlie Buckley, Jr. and Vada Buckley; his siblings, Gabriel and Reilly; his maternal great-grandmother, Vada Gibbons; his paternal grandparents, Charlie Buckley, Sr. and...

Sep 13, 2021

Richard Allen Rivard, age 61 of Biloxi, passed away on Monday, September 13, 2021. Riemann Family Funeral Home, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport, is serving the family.

Sep 12, 2021

Jerry Carl Shankle Sr., born December 29, 1941, in Weona, AR, age 79 and a resident of Gulfport, MS, died on Sunday, September 12, 2021, in his home surrounded by family.  He was the original owner and operator of the former Teddy Bear’s Carpet Cleaning Company in Gulfport.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Warner...

Sep 12, 2021

Lt. Col. Jay Farley Reed (ret,) took off for his final departure, into clear skies over the Gulf, from St. Joseph’s Hospice in Gulfport, Miss., the morning of Sunday, September 12, 2021. He was 68 years old.

Jay was a true son of the Gulf Coast. He was born at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport on August 3,...

Sep 12, 2021

Daniel A. Richardson, age 42 of Gulfport, passed away Sunday September 12, 2021 at his residence surrounded by family.

Mr. Richardson was born in Havre de Grace, MD.  After graduating Beavercreek High School, Beavercreek OH, he joined the U.S. Army where he served both stateside and overseas as an Infantryman and Bradley Fighting Vehicle driver.  After his...