OBITUARIES
Wilfredo "Willie" Fernandez
Mar 18, 2025
Wilfredo “Willie” Fernandez, 89, a native of the Philippines and longtime resident of Gulfport, passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at Select Specialty Hospital with family by his side.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Esteban and Sebastiana Fernandez, beloved daughter, Melissa Lacap Fernandez and siblings, Roberto, Gilda, Rosendo and Edeltrudes. Wilfredo is survived by his devoted children,...
Charles Halbert Delk
Mar 18, 2025
Charles Halbert Delk (Charlie), known for his friendly nature, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2025, at the remarkable age of 95.
Charlie was born in Columbus, MS on May 2, 1929. After graduating from S.D. Lee High School in Columbus with honors, he received a full scholarship from the NAVY/ROTC program and enrolled in the engineering school at Auburn University....
Benigno Raul Mederos-Aportela
Mar 18, 2025
Benigno Raul Mederos-Aportela, age 74, of Gulfport, passed away on March 18, 2025.
Benigno Raul Mederos, Born on February 13, 1951, in Central Havana Cuba. Ben was 74 years old when he went to his eternal home to be with the Lord on March 18, 2025. Due to double pneumonia and other lung complications.
He was the first beloved son of Raul...
Billie Rae Crowley
Mar 17, 2025
Billie Rae Crowley, age 91, of Diamondhead, passed away on Monday, March 17, 2025, in Biloxi.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at 1:00 PM at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Pass Christian. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Biloxi National Cemetery, Biloxi.
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Nancy Grice Sullivan
Mar 17, 2025
Nancy Grice Sullivan, age 83 of Pass Christian, passed away on Monday, March 17, 2025.
She was a native of Pascagoula, Mississippi. Nancy, the wife of a commissioned officer in the United States Army and a devoted mother of two sons, retired from NASA at the John C. Stennis Space Center with over 25 years of Federal Service. During her career...
Donna Heisserer
Mar 16, 2025
Donna Louise Heisserer, of Bay St. Louis, MS, passed away on March 16, 2025, at her residence in Bay St. Louis, at the age of 65.
The family is preparing her obituary and once finalized, will be posted.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Waveland, MS, is serving the family. Please sign the online guestbook, and share memories and photos at www.riemannfamily.com
Madden Jeffreys Harrison
Mar 16, 2025
Madden "Jeff" Harrison, 72, of Biloxi, MS passed away March 16, 2025.
Services are private with Riemann Family, Biloxi, assisting the family.
Doris Dedeaux Heebe
Mar 16, 2025
In Loving Memory of Doris Dedeaux Heebe
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Doris Dedeaux Heebe, wife to the late Honorable Frederick J. R. Heebe, who departed this life peacefully at her home on March 16, 2025, at the age of 92.
Doris was born on August 1, 1932, in Gulfport, Mississippi, to the late Loren and...
Kirk Haakenson
Mar 16, 2025
Kirk Galen Haakenson, 74, of Biloxi, MS passed away Sunday, March 16, 2025 after his fight with cancer, at the Pillars of Biloxi in Biloxi, MS.
Kirk was born to Arthur and Glorys (Syverson) Haakenson on December 28, 1950 in Seattle, Washington. When he was very young, the family moved to Tioga, ND to be closer to family. He attended Tioga...
Patsy Ruth Bond
Mar 15, 2025
Patsy Ruth Bond, age 90, of Gulfport, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, March 15, 2025.
Patsy is preceded in death by her parents, Ed and Emma Layton; her sisters, Marie Craft, Bonnie Fink, and Linda Hurlbert; her brother, James Layton; son Kim DeCelle; and granddaughter, Alicia Latimer Dennison.
She is survived by her children, Michael DeCelle, Terri May (Joe),...
Dennis Lorenzo Ladner
Mar 15, 2025
Dennis Lorenzo Ladner, of Long Beach, Mississippi, born January 8, 1929, in Pearl River County, Mississippi, died March 15, 2025. He was beloved by the many influenced by his magnanimous spirit, humble demeanor, and the many aspects of his expertise.
Dennis enjoyed sports throughout his life. Recognized for his athletic accomplishments in high school, Dennis earned a scholarship to his father’s...
Bonnie Jane Mallett
Mar 14, 2025
Bonnie Jane Mallett, known to those who knew and loved her as ‘Jane’ age 80, passed away on March 14, 2025, peacefully at her home in Saucier, MS.
Jane a native of Vancleave, MS., and longtime resident of Harrison County, was a graduate of Vancleave High School, and a loving sister to her siblings before going to work as a telephone...
Erik Robert Brown III
Mar 14, 2025
Erik Robert Brown III, age 51, passed away on March 14, 2025, in Gulfport, MS. Erik was a self-employed auto mechanic, known for his incredible versatility and skill as a jack of all trades. He was also a devoted Star Wars fan.
Erik was cherished by his family and friends, both in person and on the Next Door app, where he...
Litia Ann Finch
Mar 14, 2025
Litia Ann Finch passed away peacefully on March 14, 2025, in Ocean Springs, Mississippi.
She was born on August 4, 1942, in Wells County, Indiana. Litia was not only a talented seamstress and pattern maker for Pass Christian Industries but was also the proud owner of Wild Clover, Inc., a health food store in Gulfport, Mississippi. Throughout her life, Litia cherished...
Bernice Ladner Shaw
Mar 14, 2025
Bernice Ladner Shaw, age 100, of the Riceville Community, passed away on March 14, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Boyce R. Shaw; a daughter, Wanda Fay Putman; and a grandson, Dan Aaron Hendricks.
Mrs. Shaw is survived by a daughter, Wilda Kay Hendricks; 2 granddaughters, Ann Marie Smith and Jan Rachel Martin; and 2 great-granddaughters, Megan Ann Navarre...
Jarvis "Hobo" James Cuevas
Mar 14, 2025
Jarvis "Hobo" James Cuevas, 82, passed away peacefully at his daughter’s home, surrounded by his loving family, on March 14, 2025. Born on November 11, 1942, in Harrison County, Mississippi, to Provis Cuevas and Belena Ladner Cuevas. He was a cherished husband, father, grandpa, and mentor to his family, extended family, and friends.
Jarvis worked as a production manager and supervisor...
George Otis Daum
Mar 13, 2025
George Otis Daum, age 73, a native of Elgin, IL., and resident of Ocean Springs, MS for over 33 years, passed away peacefully in Ocean Springs Hospital on March 13, 2025.
He is preceded in death by his father, Lyle Daum; and mother in law, Hazel Shaub Wilson.
Left behind to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 38 years, Kim...
Mark Warren Hasbargen
Mar 12, 2025
In Loving Memory of Mark Warren Hasbargen
Mark Warren Hasbargen, a man whose youthful energy, playful spirit, and deep faith touched all who knew him, passed away on March 12, 2025 at the age of 62. His life was a vibrant celebration of laughter, love, and simple pleasures.
Mark served his country faithfully as a sergeant in the U.S. Army with tours...
Claudia Alexandra Timms
Mar 12, 2025
It is with heavy hearts, that we announce the passing of our beloved daughter, Claudia Alexandra Timms.
Over the past seventeen years, Claudia has filled our lives with boundless joy, light, and love, she will be profoundly missed, but we take comfort in knowing that we will be reunited with her one day as an eternal family. In this challenging time,...
Anna Elisabeth Adams
Mar 12, 2025
Anna Elisabeth Adams, age 91, of Gulfport, passed away on March 12, 2025 in Pass Christian.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Enious E. "Gene" Adams; her parents, Bernard and Katharina Nardmann; and her brothers, Paul Bernard (Elfieda) and Heinz Joseph (Maria). Anneliese is survived by her sister, Ingrid Zentner (Manfred) her God Child Nicole; her...
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