OBITUARIES

May 5, 2024

Lou Ann Cook, age 68, passed away on May 5, 2024, in Biloxi, Mississippi. She was born February 1, 1956, in Chicago, Illinois, to Michael and Lucille Spatola.  

On June 15, 1974, Lou Ann married Charles Cook in Fort Worth, Texas.  She spent most of her years as a resident of Washington State. Lou Ann was of the Roman Catholic...

May 5, 2024

Sandra Gail Hammersmith, of Gulfport, Mississippi, affectionately known as Sandy to those who held her dear, passed away on May 5, 2024, in Gulfport, Mississippi, at the age of 56. She was a devoted homemaker, weaving warmth and love into every corner of her family's lives. Sandra was born on August 21, 1967, in Covington, Kentucky. Sandy's journey through life was...

May 4, 2024

Jacqueline Denise Jackson, 69, resident of Biloxi, MS, passed away, Saturday May 4th, 2024. She was born in Biloxi, MS, on Thursday September 30th, 1954, the third of six children of the late Alfred and Vera Mae Jemison. Jackie attended Our Mother of Sorrows elementary school and graduated from Scared Heart Catholic Girls High School (Biloxi) and attended Jackson State...

May 4, 2024

Gwendolyn Louise Mohrmann,age 68, entered into eternal rest on May, 04, 2024 in Diamondhead, MS. Riemann Family Funeral Home, Pass Christian, is honored to serve the Mohrmann family. 

May 3, 2024

Robert “Bob” Denis Kraz, age 86 was called to his life on May 3, 2024

Bob was born in Long Beach in 1938. He attended Gulfport High School before going to sea on the schooner Azera. He joined the United States Air Force, graduating from the second class for Precision Measurement Electronics Laboratory (PMEL) school.

After getting out of the Air Force,...

May 2, 2024

Vera Corene Davis, age 74, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2024, in Ocean Springs, MS.Mrs. Davis is being transferred for services to Marion Nelson Funeral Home, Lake Wales, Florida. The Riemann Family Funeral Home in West Jackson County proudly served the family.  Share memories, condolences and photo's at www.riemannfamily.com

May 2, 2024

Gary K. Barker, age 71 of Long Beach, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2024.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Voncille and Gerald Barker and his brother, Glenn Barker.

Gary is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Joanie Barker; his son, Casey (Meagan) Barker; his brother, Greg Barker; his grandchildren, Joshua, Emma, Athena, Madison and Houston; and...

May 2, 2024

James Howard Lizana, 81 of Gulfport, MS passed away peacefully at his home on May 2, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on December 8, 1942 in Gulfport, MS to the late Adolph & Evelyn Necaise Lizana.  Howard is preceded in death by his parents; 7 brothers, Edward Lizana, Alphonse Lizana, Elder Lizana, Harold Lizana, Ralph Lizana,...

May 1, 2024

Gerald Forrest Guynn 1930-2024 

Gerald Forrest Guynn passed away peacefully on May 1, 2024, at the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Gulfport, Mississippi where he had been living for the past few years. He was 93 years old and died of causes incidental to his age.

Gerald was born on June 5, 1930 in Royal Oak, Michigan (where his family was living...

May 1, 2024

Gayle L Cuevas, age 84, of Long Beach, Mississippi passed away on Wednesday May 1, 2024.  He was born April 4, 1940, in Catahoula, Mississippi to Curtis J and Luvenia (Dedeaux) Cuevas.  He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother Rayburn Cuevas, a sister Carol Myers, and a grandson Robert Gayle Cuevas.  Gayle enjoyed playing golf, fishing, hunting,...

Apr 30, 2024

Charlene  Ann Smuck, age 79, of Diamondhead, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2024.A full tribute will posted soon.Riemann Family Funeral Home, Pass Christian, is honored to serve the Smuck family. 

Apr 30, 2024

Derek Lee Wynn, a dedicated professional who spent 40 years at W & W of Alexandria, Inc. in various leadership roles including Vice President and President, passed away on April 30, 2024, in Pass Christian. He was born on May 27, 1960, in Palo Alto, CA.Throughout his life, Derek achieved many milestones, but among his proudest accomplishments were completing the...

Apr 30, 2024

Rachel Jean Bell, age 48, of Biloxi, passed away on April 30, 2024. She was born on April 29, 1976, in Biloxi, Mississippi, to Robert Michael Bell and Susan Jane Holifield. Rachel graduated from St. Martin High School in 1993 and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree from Tulane University, where she was recognized as Summa Cum...

Apr 29, 2024

Skyler Jaxon Otis, age 16, known to his family and friends as Jack, passed away on April 29, 2024, at his home in Gautier, MS., leaving his family and friends shocked and heartbroken.A Celebration of Jacks life will be held on Saturday, May 4, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at The Church of Christ located at 11101 MS-57,...

Apr 29, 2024

Dave Bowen, 75 of Biloxi formerly of Georgia and Michigan passed away on April 29, 2024 at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport.  He was born on November 20, 1948 in Trenton, Michigan to the late Robert “Bob” & Edith Bowen.  Dave is preceded in death by his parents.

Dave enjoyed having a good time and always enjoyed Cruising the Coast and his...

Apr 29, 2024

Elizabeth "Betty" Taylor, age 81 of Biloxi, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2024.She was preceded in death by her father, Jessie Fletcher; mother, Edna Reed; and brother, Jerry Fletcher.Betty was survived by her children, Vicki Taylor and Paul Taylor; and grandson, Lowry Taylor.Betty was a native of Potts Camp, MS. She worked at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport as a...

Apr 29, 2024

Sarah Elizabeth “Jackie” Berry went to be with her Lord on April 29, 2024.Jackie was born January 29, 1931, in Alamo, Georgia to Neal Thomas Clark and Sarah Elizabeth Arenvia Clark. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by, seven brothers, four sisters and several nieces and nephews. After finishing high school, Jackie graduated from Southern Business University...

Apr 29, 2024

Robert Roy Grey, age 61 of Kiln, Mississippi passed away April 29, 2024.  Born on September 27, 1962, in Pennsylvania to the late Howard and Judith Hughes, he later moved to the Mississippi Coast and worked as an auto mechanic.  He was known for his karaoke talent he loved to share.

Along with his parents he was preceded in death by...

Apr 28, 2024

Matthew Joseph Necaise, age 58, of Kiln, MS, passed away on, Sunday, April 28, 2024.He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Claude and Laurine Cuevas; paternal grandparents, Farley and Annie Ruth Necaise; and his father, David Necaise.He is survived by his mother, Cheryl Smith; daughters, Pearlanna Necaise and Kayla Necaise; his brothers, Mark (Ofelia) Necaise and Kirk (Stevee)...

Apr 28, 2024