OBITUARIES
Martha Louise Jones
Oct 10, 2024
Martha Louise Wright Jones, age 92 of Gulfport, passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2024.
She was a native of Harrisonburg, LA and attended Harrisonburg High School. After graduation she attended Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, LA, where she met Dale Jones. They married after she graduated with her BA.
Martha was preceded in death by her husband Jerry “Dale” Jones; her...
Daniel George Brown
Oct 9, 2024
Daniel George Brown, age 67, of Pass Christian, MS passed away on October 9, 2024.
He was born May 27, 1957, in Gulfport, Mississippi to James and Willietta Brown. Daniel was preceded in death by his wife, Rebecca “Becky” Brown; his parents, J.D. & Willietta Brown; paternal, George and Pearl Brown; and maternal, Arvy Shaw and Culiver Ladner.
He served his country...
Gerardine Luella Bostick
Oct 9, 2024
Gerardine Bostick, age 87, of Bay St. Louis, passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2024.
She is preceded in death by her husband, George Bostick; two daughters, Susan Falcon and Debbie Gautheaux; and one son, Michael Bostick.
Gerardine is survived by her son, Greg Bostick of Slidell, Louisiana; daughter, Barbara Ambrose of Bay St. Louis; brother, Ron Kirsch of New Orleans, Louisiana;...
Mark Xavier Lopresto
Oct 9, 2024
Mark Xavier Lopresto, age 74, of Gulfport, passed away on October 9, 2024.
Visitation will be on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, from 1 - 2 pm at the Riemann Family Funeral Home, 19130 Commission Road, Long Beach. The funeral service will be at 2 pm in the funeral home chapel. Interment will be in Gulf Pines Memorial Gardens.
The Riemann Family...
James "Buddy" Segroves Sr.
Oct 8, 2024
James “Buddy” Segroves Sr., 89 of Ocean Springs passed away on October 8, 2024 at St. Joseph Hospice in Gulfport. He was born on July 11, 1935 in Dallas, TX to the late Arthur “Les” & Martha Segroves. He is preceded in death by his parents, and sisters, Margaret Kearney and Nadine Segroves.
Buddy graduated from Woodrow High School in Dallas,...
Debra Lynn Favre Bennett
Oct 8, 2024
Debra "Debby" Lynn Favre Bennett, age 69, of Gulfport, passed away peacefully at her home, on Tuesday, October 8, 2024.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Doris Favre; her brother, Gilbert Favre, her sons, Jeffery Bennett and Josh Bennett; her nephew, Shannon Favre, and her niece Tana Loose.
Debby is survived by her father, Vermon Favre of Saucier; her children,...
James Kenneth Halford
Oct 8, 2024
James Kenneth Halford, 67 of the Mississippi Gulf Coast died October 8th, 2024 in Waveland, Mississippi. Services are pending with Riemann Family Funeral Home assisting the family.
Daniel Ryan Necaise
Oct 8, 2024
Daniel Ryan Necaise, age 41, of Pass Christian, passed away on October 8, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Buster “Azria” and Luvenia Ladner, and Renice and Leona Necaise.
He is survived by his parents, Paul and Roxanne Necaise; a brother, PJ (Erika) Necaise; his Goddaughter and niece, Claire Necaise, niece, Sara Anne Necaise, and a nephew, BB Necaise;...
Randall Gary Smith
Oct 8, 2024
Randall Gary Smith, age 68, of Gulfport, passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, in Gulfport.
Randall is preceded in death by his parents, Elbert and Leola Smith; his wife, Susan Smith; son, Randall Gary Smith II; and sister-in-law, Nancy Centerbar.
He is survived by his daughter, Danica Smith (Justin Saegert); his grandchildren, Brandon Leger, Cameron Leger (Courtney), Tayler Smith, Alivia Saegert,...
Debra Bennett
Oct 8, 2024
Debra Bennett, 69, of Gulfport, Mississippi died October 8th, 2024. Services are private with Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport assisting the family.
Harley Mitchell Wright
Oct 7, 2024
Harley Mitchell Wright was born in Jackson, Mississippi on December 23, 1997, to Natalie Glicco, where he was delivered to his mom in a bright red Christmas stocking. Red remained his favorite color from that day forward.
Harley attended school at Philadelphia Public School District in Philadelphia, Mississippi, and then Oxford High School in Oxford, Alabama, where he graduated...
Kenneth Wayne Hales
Oct 7, 2024
Kenneth Wayne Hales, 69, of Ocean Springs, Mississippi died October 7, 2024. Arrangements are private with Riemann Family, Lemoyne Blvd. assisting the family.
Denise Michelle Johnson
Oct 6, 2024
Denise Michelle Johnson, 62 of the Mississippi Gulf Coast passed away at her residence in Diamondhead on October 6, 2024. She was born on December 4, 1961 in Gulfport, MS to the late A.P. & Hazel Bosarge. Denise is preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Montie Malone, Bonnie Simmons, Connie Simmons, and Raudy Bosarge; and good friend, Cindy Taylor.
Denise...
James Melvin Necaise
Oct 5, 2024
James “Jimmy” Melvin Necaise, age 72, of Pass Christian, passed away on October 5, 2024.
Jimmy is preceded in death by his parents, Sylvester Rosaire Necaise and Doris Marie Necaise; and his son, Jerred Mark Necaise.
He is survived by his son, Jamie Necaise (Michelle); his siblings, Sylvia Walker (Glen), Donnie Necaise (Becky), Thresia Dykes, Annette Ladner (Roland), Veronica Ladner (Randall), John...
Larry Carson Ladner
Oct 5, 2024
Larry "Bear" Carson Ladner, age 80, of Pass Christian, passed away at his home on Saturday, October 5, 2024.
He is preceded in death by his father, Herbert C. Ladner.
Larry is survived by his wife, Janelle Ladner; mother, Laura Ladner; his children, Sonia Ladner (Sam), Robin Ladner Fine, Wendy Ladner Bradford; brother, Douglas Ladner (Lisa); grandchildren, Preston Bradford, Jenny Bradford, Laurel...
Kim Lan Thi Nguyen
Oct 5, 2024
Kim Lan Thi Nguyen, a cherished matriarch and beloved figure among her family, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2024, in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, surrounded by her loving family. Born on October 12, 1942, in Vietnam, Kim's life was a tapestry woven with love, resilience, and familial devotion.
Throughout her years, Kim embodied the spirit of nurturing and warmth, creating an...
Perrin Donald Thomas
Oct 5, 2024
Perrin Donald "Don" Thomas, a cherished member of his community and a devoted family man, passed away on October 5, 2024, at the age of 80. He was born on October 23, 1943, and grew to be a remarkable individual whose passions and skills left an indelible mark on those who knew him.
He was preceded in death by his wife,...
Dawn Maria Hollingsworth
Oct 5, 2024
Dawn Maria Hollingsworth, a cherished mother, grandmother, daughter, and sister, passed away on October 5, 2024, in Gulfport, Mississippi, at the age of 55. Born on May 1, 1969, Dawn's life was marked by her deep commitment to family and community.
Dawn attended LeFlore County High School in Greenwood, Mississippi. She was proud of her roots in Morgan City, holding onto...
Alice Mae Allen
Oct 4, 2024
Alice Mae Allen, age 88 and a native of Long Beach, MS, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2024, in Gulfport, MS. Born on February 26,1936 Alice was a cherished mother, grandmother, and sister, and lived a life filled with love, creativity, and unwavering dedication to her family.
Alice devoted herself entirely to her role as a homemaker, a vocation she...
Anthony Andrew Calabretta
Oct 4, 2024
Anthony Andrew Calabretta of Saucier, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2024, at the age of 80.
“Tony” was a native of Buffalo, New York, and has been a long time resident of the Gulf Coast. Tony worked and retired as a welder, working on the road and offshore with various companies. He and his wife have operated a booth at...
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