OBITUARIES
Ruth Elaine Klockow
Dec 3, 2023
Ruth Elaine Coleman Klockow, age 86, of Diamondhead, passed away on December 3, 2023.
She was born in Oakland California and moved to Diamondhead, MS in 1988.
She was survived by her two sons, Mark, and Joel Klockow.
Ruth was married to John D. Klockow LCDR USN (Ret) in 1962. Being a military family Ruth and John raised Mark and...
Betty Scarborough
Dec 2, 2023
Betty Scarborough, age 76, of Gulfport, passed away December 2, 2023.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport assisted Moore Funeral Home in helping the family.
John Conner Francis
Dec 2, 2023
John Conner Francis, age 77 of Long Beach, passed away on December 2, 2023, at Biloxi, MS.
John's early education began at Rockport High School where he graduated in 1964. He then pursued a military career by enlisting in the U.S. Air Force in 1965, demonstrating his patriotic spirit and commitment to serving his country.After completing his service in the...
Betsy C Venegas
Dec 2, 2023
Betsy C. Venegas, age 93, of Biloxi, passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2023.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.
Doris Mae Tiblier
Dec 2, 2023
Doris Mae Necaise Tiblier, August 16, 1935 – December 2, 2023.
An uncommon woman – Doris, Mom, Grandma Doris, Doris Mae, and Aunt Mae-Mae, quietly entered heaven to reunite with the first and only love of her life, Billy Tiblier. Doris was preceded in death by her husband, Billy, and parents Sennie and Quillie Necaise.
Born to a...
Linda Lee Slawson
Dec 1, 2023
Linda Lee Slawson (nee Smith)- a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and esteemed member of the Jackson, MS community, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2023, at her daughter's home in Ocean Springs, MS. She was surrounded by her loving family during her final moments.Born on November 5, 1954, in Knoxville, TN, Linda was the daughter of the late Edward and...
Keith Wilson Bryant
Dec 1, 2023
Keith Wilson Bryant, age 45, of Picayune, passed away on Friday, December 1, 2023.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family,
Claudia Gordon Kelton
Dec 1, 2023
Claudia Gordon Kelton, age 80, a native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana and former resident of Houma, Louisiana, passed away on Friday December 1, 2023, in Gulfport, Mississippi. She moved to Gulfport in 2019.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Claude J. Gordon Sr.; and “Minnie” Rhoenna Webb Gordon; her sisters, “Eva” Lorraine Hudman and Catherine Dorman; and her...
Christopher William Jones
Nov 30, 2023
Christopher WIlliam Jones, 57, of Gulfport died November 30th, 2023. Services are private and arrangments are being handled by Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport.
Allyson I. Jones
Nov 30, 2023
Allyson I. Jones, age 86, of Lorida, Florida (formerly of the MS Gulf Coast), passed away on November 30, 2023, at St. Camillus Center in Sebring, Florida.
Ms. Jones will be laid to rest with her parents in a private ceremony at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens in Gulfport, MS.
Harold "Hal" Ray Cioffi
Nov 30, 2023
Harold “Hal” Ray Cioffi, age 68, of Long Beach, passed away on November 30, 2023.
Hal was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel and Mary Cioffi; a sister, Linda Cioffi; his father-in-law, Gerald L. “Buster” Young; and a sister-in-law, Missy Smith Dedeaux.
He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Sharon Wendy Smith Cioffi; his children, Colby (Shelbie)...
Garlon Darrell Martin
Nov 30, 2023
Garlon Darrell Martin went to his heavenly home November 30, 2023. He passed peacefully with family at his side.
He was born August 25, 1941, in Carson, MS. In August 1962, he married the love of his life, Willie Dean Sumrall. He worked in insurance, construction and law enforcement over the years. He came to the coast in...
Doris Mae Revon
Nov 30, 2023
Doris Mae “Nena” Revon, 93, was born March 30, 1930, to Grover Clifton Peoples and Edna Pauline Frye Casanovas in Monroeville, Alabama. She passed away at The Claiborne at Gulfport Highlands on November 30, 2023.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and her sister and brothers, Priscilla Silver, James Peoples, and Grover Peoples. She was also preceded in...
Robert "Bob" Williams
Nov 30, 2023
Robert (Bob) Lowery Williams was born on November 11, 1938. He is the son of Elias Leon Williams and Jewel A. Williams. He grew up in Wesson, Mississippi. He grew up in a multi-generational family. His grandfather was also Robert. So they called his grandfather Pa Bob and he was called Bob Boy. He spent his childhood growing up...
Frank O. King Sr.
Nov 29, 2023
Frank O. King Sr., - Of Ocean Springs, passed away at home surrounded by his family, on Wednesday, November 29, 2023. Born on December 13, 1951, in Biloxi, MS. Frank led a remarkable life filled with accomplishments, simple joys, and cherished relationships. His passing has left an immense void in the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing...
Joshua Anson Stone
Nov 29, 2023
Joshua Anson Stone, age 25, of Gulfport, passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2023.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, served the family.
Dr. John Allan Brazitis
Nov 29, 2023
Dr. John Allan Brazitis, age 83, of Gulfport, Mississippi, passed away on November 29, 2023. Born on May 13, 1940, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to John and Florence Brazitis, he leaves behind a legacy marked by profound contributions and a life rich with accomplishments.
A dedicated father and esteemed military veteran, John served in the United States Air Force, where...
Theresa E. Bliss
Nov 29, 2023
Theresa E. Bliss - A beloved wife, mother, sister, and grandmother, passed away peacefully at home in Ocean Springs, MS, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer on Wednesday, November 29, 2023.Born in Poland on March 26, 1945, Theresa was a beacon of light in the lives of all those fortunate enough to know her. Known...
Michael Robert Selvage
Nov 27, 2023
Michael Robert Selvage, age 71, of Gulfport, passed away on Monday, November 27, 2023.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.
Charles Ray Kelly Sr.
Nov 27, 2023
Charles R. Kelly, Sr., age 80 of Saucier, passed away Monday, November 27, 2023.
He was preceded in death by his father, Guy Benjamin Kelly, Sr.; mother, Mary Eilene Gowan Kelly; wife, Marion Rita Kelly; daughter, Frances Elizabeth Kelly; brothers, Clyde Kelly, Archie Kelly, Hulon Ray Kelly, and Guy Kelly, Jr.; and sister, Dianne Gonzales.
Charles is survived by his...
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