OBITUARIES

Oct 23, 2020

Leigh Michelle Wetzel Adamson, age 56, of Biloxi, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2020. Leigh was born in Biloxi and was a devout Catholic. She was a member of the Slavonian Ladies Auxiliary and longtime parishioner at St. James Catholic Church where she was an active volunteer, Eucharistic Minister, and Lumen Christi Award recipient. She will be remembered for...

Oct 23, 2020

Lula Moran, Age 84, of Gulfport, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2020. Mrs. Moran was a charter member of The St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, a caregiver for family members and the community. Lula loved cooking, gardening, shopping and family gatherings.  Lula cared for her husband during his illness and was the backbone of the family. She loved her...

Oct 23, 2020

Joy Starita Koniak passed away after a lengthy and prosperous life on Friday October 23, 2020 shortly after her 90th birthday. Born on August 29th, 1930 in the Gulf Coast town of Bay St. Louis, she was the daughter of Italian Catholic immigrant, Benjamin Starita and his wife Laura Sardos Starita. She was preceded in death by her parents...

Oct 22, 2020

Phi Van Tran, age 65 and a resident of Biloxi, Mississippi (St. Martin Community), passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at his residence.

Riemann Family Funeral Home is serving the family.

Oct 22, 2020

Pamela Elaine McNairn, age 61, passed away on October 22, 2020 in Ocean Springs, MS. She is preceded in death by her parents, John Carroll and Martha Carden. She is survived by her husband, Robert McNairn; three children, Jeffery M. Fritz, Alec E. Fritz and Sierra M. McNairn; and brother, Chuck Carroll (Ann). RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, West Jackson...

Oct 22, 2020

Al Stewart, 94 went to see Jesus on October 22, 2020. He was born in 1926 in Richton, MS to Alvah T. and Gonzula (Nelson) Stewart. He was a fourth generation Stewart descendant, sixth generation Parker/Fayard descendant, and eight generation Holly descendant of Harrison County, MS. He attended Gulfport schools and served in the U.S Army as sergeant from...

Oct 22, 2020

Mildred Killough Turner Tanner, 87, of Lowndesboro, AL died peacefully on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at Memorial Hospital, Gulfport, MS. Funeral Services will be held Sunday, October 25, 2020 at 2:30 p.m. at Southside Baptist Church in Greenville, AL. with Rev. Herbert Brown officiating and Dunklin & Daniels Funeral Home directing. Burial will follow at Providence Cemetery in Glenwood,...

Oct 21, 2020

Dennis Jerry Jones, 61, passed into eternity with Jesus on Wednesday, October 21, 2020. Dennis was born April 3,1959, in Biloxi, MS to Billie D. Jones and the late George E. Jones. He was a 1977 graduate of St. Martin High School, and a resident of Ocean Springs. Dennis was a hard worker and had a long career in...

Oct 20, 2020

Mrs. Mattie Mae Cuevas Ladner, age 86, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2020. She lived in the Dedeaux Community all her life. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Dedeaux.

She was preceded in death by her husband Joseph Vertis (J.V.) Ladner; her parents, Albert and Rachael Cuevas; her sisters, Eva Mae Necaise,...

Oct 19, 2020

Glenn D. Holsopple, age 80, passed away October 19, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Beryl and Donald Holsopple; his brother, Dennis Holsopple; and his sister, Donna Holsopple. Glenn is survived by his wife of 52 years, Ruth Anne Holsopple; son, Mark Holsopple (Tracie) of Wiggins; brother, Bruce Holsopple (Jaye). He served in the U.S. Navy...

Oct 19, 2020

Hubert Neil Sheffield, age 80, resident of Ocean Springs, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2020. He was born November 30, 1939 in Fulton, MS to Mildred Senter Sheffield and Hubert Stevens Sheffield. He worked for Delta Airlines for 32 years in Jackson, MS. Neil attended Itawamba College and graduated from Mississippi State University. He loved all sports and...

Oct 19, 2020

Age 87, passed away Monday, October 19, 2020. The visitation will be held on Thursday,  October 29, 2020 beginning at 10am until the service at 11am both at Diamondhead United Methodist Church.RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 9113 Kiln Delisle Rd., Pass Christian, MS is serving the family.

Oct 19, 2020

Coty Charles Mitchell #11 was welcomed into Heaven by his daddy, his Uncle Jo Jo, his Popa and his Grannie on Monday, October 19, 2020. Coty Charles Mitchell, 25 years old, was born December 21, 1994. He took his first steps at 7 months old and hit the ground running. He never stopped, excelling on every field he stepped on....

Oct 19, 2020

Terry Payne Lira, age 74, passed away on October 19, 2020 in Jackson County.

RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, West Jackson County, is serving the family.

Oct 18, 2020

Valerie Frances Medeiros Murphy was born to George and Doris Medeiros on December 6, 1948 in Honolulu, Hawaii. She gained her heavenly wings on October 18, 2020 in Gulfport, Mississippi. Valerie is survived and loved by her son Jason Yamachika, her sister Glynis Bernard (Woody) and many dear friends and extended family. She was Catholic in faith. Valerie lived a...

Oct 17, 2020

Maria Siomara Recio Vesa, age 85, of Biloxi, MS, passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2020. Mrs. Vesa was a native of Camaguey, Cuba and a resident of Biloxi, MS for 58 years. Maria was heavily involved in her church, Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, as a Eucharistic minister and on the Peace Committee. She also created Magnificat,...

Oct 17, 2020

Glenn Hamilton, age 85, of Bay St. Louis, passed away on October 17, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Laura Banks and Lauren Banks; a brother, Dale Thewes; and a daughter, Karen Sue Robertson. He is survived by 3 daughters, Diana Hansen (Mike), Brenda Owen (Kelly), and Elena Knaus (Kevin); a sister, Shirley Claypool; 7 grandchildren,...

Oct 17, 2020

Lloyd Harris Gates, age 77, of Biloxi, went to sleep peacefully on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at his home in his favorite place, his workshop.  He was born September 23, 1943 in Gulfport, the second son of five children born to Charles and Betty Gates. Growing up in Gulfport, Lloyd was an "outdoors" young man that loved gardening with...

Oct 16, 2020

Peggy Sullivan Harvey, age 90 of Gulfport since 1954, left her earthly home and entered her eternal home with her Lord and Savior on Friday, October 16, 2020. She was a native of Smith County, MS, and a graduate of Mize High School, Jones Junior College, and attended the University of Southern Mississippi. She was a retired Employment Interviewer...

Oct 16, 2020

Elaine Riley, age 76, of Gulfport, passed away on October 16, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Virgil M. Riley parents, Ralph and Inex Hadfield; a brother, Pete (Bobbi) Hadfield; grandson, Timothy Laird; and great-grandson, Ely. She leaves behind five children, Dewayne Riley, Brian Riley, Gail Pierce (James Pierce), Gina Riley (Timothy Cuevas),...