OBITUARIES
Judy Flurry Olson
Aug 23, 2024
Judy Flurry Olson passed away on August 23, 2024, surrounded by family in the home in which she came into the world.
Judy was born September 18, 1949 to parents Otto Flurry and Gladys Johnson Flurry, both of whom have passed prior to her death.
Judy grew up in Daisy Vestry, MS and attended Vancleave High School. After graduation, she went on...
Cassandra Coates
Aug 23, 2024
Cassandra Coates, age 81, passed away August 23, 2024. Arrangements are private with Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport in charge of arrangements.
Glenda T. Lindsey
Aug 22, 2024
Glenda T. Lindsey, born on March 12, 1944, in Gulfport, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on August 22 2024, at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport. Glenda, a devoted homemaker, was known for her unwavering love for her family and her passion for others. She lived her life with kindness and grace, leaving a lasting impression on all who knew her.
Glenda is survived...
Leonola "Lola" Theresa LeBlanc Fortner
Aug 22, 2024
Leonola was born February 25, 1926, in Donaldson, Louisiana, to Leonard (Chauncy) and Neola (Nell) LeBlanc. She passed away at her home in Laurel, Mississippi, on August 22, 2024.
She was the fourth of five children and, according to her brothers and sisters, she was her father’s favorite. She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings, Bubba, Rosemary, Leise...
Allen Bert Brown
Aug 22, 2024
Allen Bert "Bubba" Brown, age 68, of Biloxi, Mississippi passed away August 22, 2024. Services are private with Riemann Family Funeral Home, Biloxi assisting the family.
Kenneth Charles Hindman
Aug 21, 2024
Kenneth Charles Hindman, age 91, of Gulfport, MS, entered eternal rest on August 21, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He is preceded in death by his parents Emmitt and Winnie Hindman and Betsy’s son Johnny Hoffman.
Kenneth is survived by his loving companion of 37 years Betsy Hoffman; his 2 loving sons David (Shannon) Hindman and James (Rhonda)...
Patrick Dale Rolison
Aug 21, 2024
Patrick Dale Rolison, age 28, of Pass Christian, Mississippi passed away on August 21, 2024, at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport. He will be greatly missed by all.
Patrick is survived by his father, Jimmy Ray Rolison; mother, Tracy Oxendine; siblings, Willie Ray Oxendine, Jr., Brandon Ray Oxendine, Astoria Lee Oxendine, and Michael Ray Oxendine; his grandmother, Gayla Ann Rosenpie; grandfather, Michael...
Myrtle Jane Newman
Aug 21, 2024
Myrtle Jane Newman, age 100, of Long Beach passed away peacefully on August 21, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Myrt was a very active and vibrant person. She was born on September 6, 1923 in Ponchatoula, LA to the late Harvey & Addie Vinyard. She grew up there with her siblings, Edith, Walter, Edgar, Oscar, Clinton,...
Francis Stephen Davis, Jr.
Aug 21, 2024
Francis Stephen Davis Jr., age 65, of Navarre, Florida passed away August 21, 2024. Services are private with Riemann Family Funeral Home, Biloxi handling the arrangements.
Fern Maybelle MaGandy
Aug 20, 2024
Fern Maybelle MaGandy, age 100, of Biloxi, passed away on August 20, 2024.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.
Brian Alexander Williamson
Aug 18, 2024
Brian Alexander Williamson, 52, of Miami, Florida died August 18th, 2024 while visiting the coast. Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport is assisting the family.
Charles "Andy" Guinn
Aug 18, 2024
Charles “Andy” Guinn, 76 of Perkinston, MS passed away on August 18, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 26, 1948 in Paris, TN to the late Guy & Anna Belle Guinn. Andy is preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Dianne Phillips.
After graduating high school, Andy began working for the US Army...
Thomas Frank Arena
Aug 18, 2024
Thomas Frank Arena (1961-2024) - A Heart of Gold
Tommy Arena, a man with a heart of gold who spent his life caring for others, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2024, at the age of 63. Born on May 1, 1961, in Waltham, MA, to Thomas G. and Elizabeth (Young) Arena, Tommy was raised in Belmont, where he first began...
Lester Morris Richard
Aug 18, 2024
Lester Morris Richard, 60, of Vancleave, Mississippi died August 18th, 2024. Services are private with Riemann Family Funeral Home, Lemoyne Blvd. assisting the family.
Doris J. Copeland
Aug 17, 2024
Obituary of Doris J. Copeland
It is with great sadness that we announce that Doris Jones Copeland, 83, of Diamondhead, MS passed away on August 17, 2024 at home. She was born on May 30, 1941 in Columbia, Louisiana to Army Lt. Col. Rosamond Jones and Debbie Zeagler. The family moved around the U.S. to different Army bases, including two years...
Charlie Monroe Johnson
Aug 17, 2024
Charlie Monroe Johnson, age 74 passed away on August 17, 2024 He was a cherished member of his community and will be remembered for his steadfast work ethic and gentle spirit.
He was preceded in death by his parents Murphy Elijah Johnson and Irene Virgie Raymond Johnson; siblings, Lula Mae Garner, Virgie Nancy Jones, Calvin M. Johnson; and spouse, Eunice Kaye...
Jackie Benjamin Leger, Jr.
Aug 17, 2024
Jackie Benjamin Leger, Jr., 62, of D'Iberville, Mississippi died August 17th, 2024. Services are private with Riemann Family Funeral Home, Lemoyne Blvd. assisting the family.
Charles Edward Wood
Aug 17, 2024
Charles Edward Wood, age 77, of Long Beach passed away on August 17, 2024 following a brief but complicated struggle with heart disease and cancer.
Charlie was born on April 10, 1947 to Robert Allen Wood, Sr. and Louise Stokes Wood in McComb, Mississippi. He moved to Gulfport at the age of eight spending many hours riding bikes, playing baseball, and...
Deborah Lynn Jordan
Aug 16, 2024
Deborah Lynn Jordan, a beloved matriarch and long-time resident of Biloxi, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on August 16, 2024, in Gulfport, Mississippi. Born on November 14, 1953, in Tylertown, Mississippi, Deborah was the cherished daughter of Leroy and Lois Dunaway, who have preceded her in death. She embodied the spirit of warmth, love, and resilience...
Donna Rae Michelle DeVore
Aug 16, 2024
Donna Rae Michelle DeVore, age 55, passed away on August 16, 2024, in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Born in Gary, Indiana, to Donald C. and Mary K. Rogers, Donna was a resident of Vancleave and graduated from St. Martin High School in 1987. She was a devoted member of Ramsay Hill Baptist Church.
Donna was a strong and loving woman who cared...
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