OBITUARIES
Betty Prestwood
Jun 28, 2019
Betty L. Prestwood, age 86, of Gulfport, passed away on June 28, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wessie and Mary Louise Long; her siblings, Verdace R. Canady, Huey P. Long, James B. Long, and Sandra Logan. Survivors include her children, Curtis Prestwood (Barbara), Paula Cullinan (George), Kathy Hyatt (Michael), and Tammy Young (Ray); her siblings, Virginia...
Laurance Cunningham
Jun 27, 2019
Capt. Laurance "Larry" Charles Cunningham, USAF, Ret. , age 96, passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2019, in Gulfport. Mr. Cunningham was a World War II United States Navy pilot and retired from the United States Air Force. He served for many years on the Gulf Coast Symphony Guild and was also a member of The Daedalians, a premier fraternity...
Danny Pitkin
Jun 27, 2019
Age 75, passed away June 27, 2019. He was sent from RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11530 Three Rivers Rd., Gulfport to Edward L. Kelly Funeral Home, 1019 U.S. 9, Schroon Lake, NY. Please click here to view the video tribute
Clair Gruver
Jun 27, 2019
TSgt Clair Newton Gruver, USAF, Ret., age 78, of Gulfport, passed away on June 27, 2019. He was preceded in death by his father, Henry P. Gruver; his mother, Eleanor Hinman Miles; and 3 brothers, Lynn Gruver, Boyd Gruver, and Richard Gruver. He is survived by his children, Paul Gruver, DeAnna Conover (Robert), Dana Dobbs, and Dan Gruver (Shane); a...
Randall Landry
Jun 27, 2019
Randall "Randy" Joseph Landry, age 33, of St. Martin, passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2019. Randy was born in Biloxi and graduated from St. Martin High School and attended MGCCC. He loved playing guitar and watching sports, especially the Saints. Randy's faith in Christ and Bible study led him to God's saving grace. He was a member of Mosaic...
Kathleen Madden
Jun 26, 2019
Kathleen Joan Markessinis Chamberlain Madden Kathleen Madden, age 80 of Bay St. Louis, passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2019. She was a native of Guilderland, New York and was a graduate of the Willard State Hospital School of Nursing in 1960. Kathleen was employed for 35 years as a psychiatric nurse with the Veteran's Administration Medical Centers in Albany,...
Donna Beauchamp
Jun 25, 2019
Age 61, passed away June 25, 2019. She was transfered from RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Rd., Gulfport to Dillard Funeral Home, Troy, AL. Please click here to view the video tribute
James Osborn
Jun 25, 2019
James Robert "Bob" Osborn, age 71, of Biloxi, passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2019. Bob was a kind and generous man. He enjoyed life and lived for the moment. He grew up in a military family and traveled to many exciting foreign locales as a child. He served our country in Vietnam as a member of the U.S. Army...
Harold Johnson
Jun 25, 2019
Harold Lloyd Johnson, age 87, of Gulfport, passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2019. Born and raised in Biscoe, NC, Harold entered the U.S.A.F. after high school graduation. He served his country for 20 years as a Radar Technician and Instructor at Keesler A.F.B. before retiring as a TSgt. Following his military career, he worked for 5 years in Alaska...
Joan Baker
Jun 24, 2019
Joan Baker, age 97, of Ocean Springs, passed away Monday, June 24, 2019. Joan was born June 3, 1922, in Liverpool, England. She went through World War II and worked for the Red Cross during the war. She met her husband, Wilson Baker, during the war and moved to New York after they married. She worked as a realtor in...
Jerrel Pittman
Jun 23, 2019
Jerrel Alvis Pittman, 86, of Biloxi, passed away Sunday, June 23, 2019 in Biloxi. Jerrel was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving in the Korean War. He retired from South Central Bell. Jerrel touched a lot of lives. He was loved by everyone he met, and he will be truly missed. Jerrel had a great sense of humor, loved...
Charles Richardson
Jun 23, 2019
Age 72, passed away on June 23, 2019. Arrangements are pending with RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 13872 Lemoyne Blvd at Washington Ave, West Jackson County is proudly serving the family. www.riemannfamily.com. Please click here to view the video tribute
Margaret Soukup
Jun 23, 2019
Margaret "Peggy" Eyler Soukup, age 87, of Gulfport, died on June 23, 2019. Peggy was born in Villa Rica, GA, and grew up in Bristol, TN. She graduated from Tennessee High School in Bristol and graduated from Nursing School in Savannah, GA. Her passion was singing and performing in the theatre. She was very involved in local Coast theatre including...
Jade Starling
Jun 23, 2019
Jade Jean Starling, age 67, a resident of Pascagoula, passed away in Pascagoula on Sunday, June 23, 2019. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 13872 Lemoyne Blvd is proudly serving the Starling Family. No services are scheduled at this time. Sign online register, share memories and photo's here on our website at www.riemannfamily.com Please click here to view the video tribute
Alejandro Vargas
Jun 23, 2019
Alejandro Vargas, age 62 of Biloxi, passed away Sunday, June 23, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents. Alejandro is survived by his wife of 13 years, Jacqueline Vargas; his beloved daughter, Alexandrea Vargas; his sister's in law, Barbara Flowers, Janis Barlow, and April Gomez; his brother in law, Alvin Flowers; his nieces, Michelle Flowers and Christine Sevilla;...
Edith Cromwell
Jun 23, 2019
Edith "Peggy" McCutchon Cromwell, age 94, of Pass Christian, MS passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2019 in Gulfport. Peggy was born December 18, 1924 In New Orleans, LA to Charles C. McCutchon and Edith S. McCutchon. Peggy was a graduate of Sophie B. Wright High School in New Orleans. Peggy loved her family, her friends, playing bridge, and a...
Dr. Schmidt
Jun 22, 2019
Dr. Frank Lamar Schmidt, Sr. of Pass Christian died at home on June 22. He was born in Gulfport on October 12, 1933, and grew up in Bay St. Louis. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Myrtle Schmidt; his siblings Charlene Martinolich, Coyle Theodore (C.T.) Schmidt, Alton Schmidt, and Laurene Cuevas; and by his daughter, Mary...
Victor Pritchett
Jun 21, 2019
Victor Eugene Pritchett, "Gene", age 85, of Biloxi, was called to his heavenly home on the 21st of June, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. Gene retired from Delchamps Grocery Chain after 35 years of service. He enjoyed being surrounded by family, friends, and his sidekick Pepper (his dog). Gene will always be remembered for his humorous nature, filling the...
Mary Pell
Jun 21, 2019
Mary Frances West Pell went to be with the Lord on June 21, 2019. She was born in Clarke County, Mississippi, on December 28, 1927, to William Luther West and Nettie Riley West, and lived a full life of ninety-one years. Mrs. Pell was preceded in death by her parents and her beloved husband, Milton Earl Pell. She is survived...
Russell Montgomery
Jun 20, 2019
Russell Neal Montgomery, Lt. Col (Retired), U.S. Air Force, age 89, of Biloxi, passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2019. Russell was born December 27, 1929, in Canton, Mississippi, to Thomas Jefferson and Audrey Clare Montgomery. He was a 1947 graduate of Forrest City High School. Russell was married to his beloved wife, Dorothy S. Montgomery, for 58 years until...
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