OBITUARIES

Feb 26, 2021

Gisela W. Powers, 81, of Biloxi passed away on February 26, 2021, in Jackson, MS. Mrs. Powers was a resident of Biloxi for over 30 years. She enjoyed gardening, reading, crocheting and knitting. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and Aunt who will be missed by all. She is preceded in death by her husband, Francis B. Powers; parents,...

Feb 25, 2021

Brittany Nicole Price, age 30, of Pascagoula, MS, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 25, 2021 in Pascagoula. Brittany was a native of Columbus, MS, where she attended New Hope School. She was currently attending and working on a degree from MS Gulf Coast Community College. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Arthur S. Varner, Jr.;...

Feb 25, 2021

Hien Van Nguyen, age 79, of Biloxi, passed away on February 25, 2021.

Mr. Nguyen was born in Phuc Giang, Ninh Binh, Vietnam.

Hien is survived by his wife, Tam Thi Nguyen; his 10 children; his 42 grandchildren; and his 13 great grandchildren.

Mr. Nguyen was a great loving husband, father, grandfather, and...

Feb 25, 2021

Mr. James "Jim" Myron O'Neil, age 85 passed away peacefully on February 25, 2021 in Broome School Community. He was a long-time resident of Pascagoula. Jim was born to James William O'Neil and Myra O'Donnell O'Neil in Meridian, MS and was raised in Long Creek, MS where his family farmed and lived off the land. Jim served 7 years in...

Feb 25, 2021

James Curtis Broussard, age 91 of Gulfport, passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2021. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Gulfport, transferred Mr. Broussard to Delhomme Funeral Home in Lafayette, LA.

Feb 25, 2021

Madelyn "Maddy" Michelle McWilliams, 18, of Gulfport, MS ran into the arms of Jesus on February 25, 2021 at University Hospital Burn Center, Mobile, Alabama, from injuries sustained in a car accident. Madelyn was born September 14, 2002 to Erica Sloan and Donnie McWilliams in Columbia, South Carolina. Madelyn was a young girl with wild dreams. She enjoyed making creative...

Feb 24, 2021

Mrs. Gloria Gacula Thistlewaite Anderson, age 80, passed away February 24, 2021, at St. Joseph Hospice in Gulfport, MS. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport is assisting the family with arrangements.

Feb 24, 2021

Deborah A. Haddox, age 57 of Kiln, passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2021. She was a homemaker and caretaker. Deborah was preceded in death by her husband, Danny Haddox; her parents, Joseph Lveda Ladner; and her sister, Tina Ladner. She is survived by her son, Barry Haddox; her siblings, Richard (Tammy) Ladner, Darryl (Shelly) Ladner, Norma Ladner, and Rechelle...

Feb 24, 2021

Jonathan "Rhett" White born December 3,1977 in Biloxi MS passed away on February 24, 2021. Rhett is preceded in death by his father, William "Billy " Ebberman; grandfather, Wallace White; uncle, Mike White and aunt, Patty White. He is survived by his three kids; his mother, Rhonda Lu White Porter; grandmother, Lamerlas White; brother, Michael Porter; sister, Hayley Porter...

Feb 24, 2021

Retha Mae Taylor, age 90, of Biloxi, passed away on February 24, 2021.

Retha  was born Dec. 18, 1930, in Mishawaka, Indiana.  Her parents were John Forrest Penrose and Cleo (Laughman) Penrose.  She was married to Richard (Dick) Taylor (Handsboro, MS) for 57 years.

Prior to moving to Handsboro, Retha worked for eight years at...

Feb 24, 2021

Elizabeth "Liz" Burchett, 70, passed away on Wednesday February 24, 2021; however, the impact she has made to her family, friends and community will continue to live on.  She was born in East St. Louis, IL and is preceded in death by her parents, Michael and Olga Laughlin, and younger sister, Suzann Carr, all from the Belleville, IL area....

Feb 23, 2021

Alvin "Al" Kenneth Bourgeois, 81, of Pass Christian, passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2021 in Gulfport. Al was a native of Waveland, MS and was a long-time resident of Pass Christian. He received his master's in education and drafting and retired in 2001 as the Director of the Vocational Center with the Hancock School System. He served in the...

Feb 23, 2021

Janice Faye Lizana, age 76, passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at her home in Pass Christian with her family surrounding. Her last breath was when her husband kissed her. She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard Meacham and Aileen Ball Meacham; daughter, Faye Elizabeth Lizana; brother, Bill Frost. She is survived by her loving husband of...

Feb 22, 2021

Marvin Bryan DuBose, age 100, of Biloxi, passed away on February 22, 2021. Marvin was born on May 27, 1920 in Peason, LA to Steve and Mary Corley DuBose. He served in the U.S. Air Force for nearly 30 years and was a WWII and Vietnam Veteran. We owe him a debt of gratitude for his service defending our...

Feb 22, 2021

Mr. William Lawrence Dixon, age 63, passed away on February 22, 2021, at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport is assisting the family with arrangements.

Feb 21, 2021

John T. Robinson, of Biloxi, passed away on February 21, 2021 after being diagnosed only 3 weeks ago with Lymphoma.

John was a native of Midland, Michigan.  He retired from the U.S. Air Force after 26 years of service and then worked at the Biloxi VA for 13 years.  He was a devout parishioner of Our Lady...

Feb 21, 2021

Takeko W. Blackmer, age 82 of Long Beach, passed away on February 21, 2021. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here. The RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Long Beach, is serving the family.

Feb 21, 2021

Florence Emilie “Nanny” Favre, age 90, of Saucier, passed away on February 21, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Beauregard Favre; her parents, Frank Settera and Emilie Myrtle Nelson Settera; and 2 brothers, Raymond “Bud” Settera and John Settera. She is survived by her children, Bob (Margie) Favre, Richard (Mary) Favre, Susan (Billy) Peleaz, Donna (Bob) Sund,...

Feb 21, 2021

Amela "Stormy" Jones, age 60, of Pass Christian, passed away on February 21, 2021. Mrs. Jones was born in Texas to Archie Joseph and Linda Faye Cuevas.  She was a registered nurse and was a member of Central Bible Church in Bay St. Louis where she was a Board Member.  She was a foster mother, a caregiver, and enjoyed making flower...

Feb 21, 2021

Nancy Smith Blakeney June 9, 1939- February 21, 2021 Nancy "Memaw" Smith Blakeney, 81, of Gulfport, went home to be with the Lord on February 21, 2021. She was a graduate of Laurel High School then went on to graduate from the Mississippi School of Cosmetology in Laurel, MS. She started her career as a cosmetologist in 1957 until...