OBITUARIES
Margaret LeVeta Saint Mills
May 17, 2024
Margaret LeVeta Saint Mills, age 55 of Ocean Springs, passed away on Friday, May 17, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest Saint, Sr. and Della Tanner Saint; and her brother, Joseph Saint.
Ms. Margaret is survived by her daughter, Heather Saint; two siblings, EJ (Barbara) Saint, Michelle (Jeff) Saint; her nephew, Jonathan Saint and other family.
Her greatest achievement...
Margaret LeVeta Mills
May 17, 2024
Margaret LeVeta Mills, 55, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on May 17, 2024.Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport is serving the family.
Roy Vincent Cox Jr.
May 17, 2024
Roy Vincent Cox Jr., 72 of Ramsey Springs passed away peacefully on May 17, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 19, 1951, in Biloxi, MS to the late Roy Vincent Cox Sr. & Eleanor Cox. Roy was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Willene “Willie” Cox; and sister, Carolyn Cook....
Joe Lynn Rivers
May 16, 2024
On May 16, 2024, the world lost a remarkable soul, as Joe Lynn Rivers passed away in Pascagoula, MS, at the age of 85. Joe was born on September 29, 1938, in Union, MS, to his loving parents James and Necie Rivers.Joe dedicated 37 years of his life to Ingalls Shipbuilding, where he served as a Subcontractor Administrator. His work...
Mildred Joyce Burdine Burrus
May 16, 2024
Mildred Joyce Burdine Burrus, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2024, in Biloxi, Mississippi. She was born on April 24, 1934, in Gulfport, Mississippi, to her parents Thomas J. Burdine and Mildred Lucille Tyner. Mildred led a fulfilling life as the matriarch her family. Fondly known by various nicknames such as Mammy, Millard, Granny, GG, Milly, and Eerid, she...
Patricia Ann Pearson
May 16, 2024
Patricia “Pat” Ann Pearson, 80 of Gulfport, MS passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on May 16, 2024. She was born on February 14, 1944, in Tallahassee, FL to the late William “Bill” and Maryann Smith. She is preceded in death by her parents.
Pat was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to...
Patricia Ellen Boatner (Jefcoat)
May 15, 2024
Patricia Ellen Boatner (Jefcoat) of Harrison, Tennessee passed peacefully from this life into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on May 15, 2024. Patricia was loved by all who knew and met her, and she loved others well.
Patricia was born in Lynn, Massachusetts on September 10, 1935 and considered that home until she met the love...
Betty Mae Ladner
May 15, 2024
Betty Mae Ladner, age 82, of Pass Christian, MS passed away on May 15, 2024. She was born in Harrison County, MS to Renelder and Mabel Cuevas.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents, partner Peggy Ladner, siblings Curvis (Juanita) Cuevas, Melton (Lorena and Pat) Cuevas, Beulah (Vent) Wilson, Jimmy James Cuevas, Nelson (Carolyn Sue) Cuevas, Beatrice Marie Cuevas,...
Gertie Charlotte McCoy Jones
May 15, 2024
Gertie Charlotte McCoy Jones, 89 of Gulfport, Mississippi passed from this earth on May 15, 2024 and is now in the loving arms of her Lord and Savior. Gertie was born on October 21, 1934, to the late George Washington and Ida Myrtle Cooper McCoy in Gadsden, Alabama. Later in life, she moved to Gulfport, Mississippi and retired from H&R...
Kenneth James Appelt
May 14, 2024
Kenneth James Appelt, age 81, of Gulfport, passed away on May 14, 2024.Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.
William Collins
May 13, 2024
William "Will" Edward Collins, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, and brother, passed away in Mobile, AL on May 13, 2024. He was born on March 5, 1954, in the same that he called home throughout his life.
Mr. Collins was preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Mary Collins and his stepson, Matthew Rog.
Left to cherish his memory is...
Patricia Gail Greenwell
May 13, 2024
On May 13, 2024, the world lost a remarkable soul as Patricia Gail Greenwell passed away peacefully at home, in Biloxi MS, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Pascagoula, MS on August 26, 1948, Patricia was a beloved daughter of the William Alston and Emma Totton.Patricia, known for her warm and nurturing personality, touched the lives of everyone she...
Bobbie Rogers Whalen
May 13, 2024
Bobbie Nell Whalen(Rogers), 88 of Runnelstown, passed from this life on May 13, 2024, in Poplarville, MS. A private service, followed by interment, will be held on Tuesday, May 21, at the Biloxi National Cemetery. Bobbie Nell was born to James Leonard and Hazel Gregory Rogers on March 11, 1936, in Macedonia, Mississippi. She was preceded in death by her...
James Henry Bigos Jr.
May 12, 2024
James Henry Bigos Jr. age 80 of Long Beach, MS, passed away on May 12, 2024.James was born August 6, 1943, to James and Mildred Bigos in Baltimore, MD.Devoted father of Jon Bigos; father-in-law to Cleide Bigos; brother to Barbara Laudeman, Tracy Stefanowitz and Rohn Davis.Ceremonies will be held at Biloxi National Veterans Cemetery, Biloxi, MS, on Tuesday, May 21,...
Perry Dillard
May 12, 2024
Perry Dillard, age 74, of Gulfport, passed away on May 12, 2024.Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, assisted W.H. Jefferson Funeral Home in Vicksburg, in serving the family.
Bernard Henrichs Jr
May 12, 2024
Bernard Henrichs Jr., age 82, from Bay St. Louis, MS, entered into eternal rest on May 12, 2024. Full tribute will be posted soon.Riemann Family Funeral Homes, Gulfport is proudly serving the Henrichf family.
Donald Alvin Antie Sr.
May 12, 2024
Donald Antie Sr., 78 of Gulfport, MS passed away after a brief illness on 5/12/24. He was born in Bunkie, La. on 4/25/46.
A memorial and celebration of life will be held on 5/16/24 at Coalville Methodist Church 12298 Shorecrest Road, Biloxi, MS. Visitation with the family will be from 4-6PM with a service at 6PM. The family asks for you...
Marion H. Ruegsegger
May 12, 2024
Marion (Rottier) Ruegsegger, age 80, passed away on May 12, 2024 in Biloxi, Mississippi. She was born in Malone, New York, and graduated from Franklin Academy. Her parents were William V. Rottier and Isabelle Bova Rottier. Within a year from graduation, she married Wendel Ruegsegger, and traveled with him during his 28 year career with the US Air Force, and...
Esther Farr Bates
May 11, 2024
Esther Farr Bates, of Gulfport, Mississippi, passed away at her residence on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at the age of 74.
Mrs. Bates was a native of Cleveland, Mississippi, and a member of the First Baptist Church in Cleveland. While attending Delta State University, she was proud to be a Delta Belle and assisted Mrs. Dot Franklin with choreography...
Wesson "Matt" Mathew Burge, II
May 11, 2024
Wesson Mathew "Matt" Burge II, age 51 of Gulfport, Mississippi passed away Friday, May 11, 2024, in Starkville, Mississippi.
Matt was born on August 14, 1972, in Gulfport to the late Eileen and Wesson Mathew Burge. He attended Gulfport High school and grew up attending Grace Memorial Baptist Church. Later in life, he attended Fernwood Baptist Church. He was employed in...
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