OBITUARIES
John Robert Emry
Sep 28, 2023
John Robert Emry, a.k.a. "Boomer Bob", 87 of Diamondhead, MS, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2023. He was born in Kokomo, IN to the late George and Irene Emry. Bob is preceded in death by his lovely wife of 65 years, Mary M. Emry, and his son, Robert J. Emry.
He is survived by his daughter, Jane A. Aguda;...
Jada Lynn Foster
Sep 28, 2023
Jada Lynn Foster October 17, 1962 - September 28, 2023 Jada was a native to St. Martin, MS where she graduated from St. Martin High School - a devoted Yellow Jacket. She has since been a long-time resident of Biloxi, MS. Jada was devoted to her career as a Branch Manager for Keesler Federal Credit Union. She...
Joyce Elaine Royals
Sep 28, 2023
Joyce Elaine Royals, age 74, of Gulfport, passed away Thursday, September 28, 2023 surrounded by family at her home in Lizana.
Joyce was born to Hayward and Juanita Smith on August 9, 1949. She married Charlie the love of her life on August 31, 1968
Joyce loved taking care of her family and she did it faithfully. She enjoyed...
Ronald "Ronnie" Bonck
Sep 27, 2023
Ronald “Ronnie” Bonck, 81, of Bay St. Louis formerly of New Orleans. Passed away on September 27, 2023, at Dunbar Senior Living Center. He was born on July 12, 1941, in New Orleans, LA to the late Herman Jr. & Mary Louise Bonck.
Ronnie was a musician and played piano at various establishments throughout New Orleans and the Gulf...
Delorce Glady Fleming
Sep 27, 2023
Delorce G. Fleming, age 99, of Laurel, passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2023.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Wendell Fleming; her parents; daughter, Lynn Smith; and grandson, Byron “Butch” Brumfield, Jr.
She is survived by her daughter, Janet Fleming Brumfield; grandchildren, Christopher Brumfield (Melissa), Nathan Brumfield and Chelsea Brumfield; and great grandchildren, Tanner Brumfield, Cooper...
Emmett Gregory Williams
Sep 27, 2023
Emmett Gregory Williams, age 71 of Ocean Springs, passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2023.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.
Richard Charles Willis
Sep 27, 2023
Richard Charles Willis, 73, of Diamondhead Mississippi entered into eternal life on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at Gulfport Memorial Hospital in Gulfport, MS.
He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on June 30, 1950, the son of the late Charles Edwin and Genevieve (Davis) Willis. He is survived by his partner and soulmate of 21 years, Wanda Sue Kinsley; his...
Clifton Ray Moran, Jr.
Sep 27, 2023
Clifton Ray Moran, Jr., age 66, of Biloxi, passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2023.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.
Donald Casper Edwards
Sep 27, 2023
Donald C. Edwards, age 78, of Pass Christian, passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at his wife's residence in Long Beach, MS.
Mr. Edwards was born on March 31, 1945, to the late Jesse Pendelton and Emily Hawkins Edwards in Canton, MS. Don graduated from Canton High School in 1963, and later served more than 23 years in the...
Linda Hutchings
Sep 27, 2023
Linda Hutchings, age 74 of Saucier, MS passed away on September 27, 2023 at the Claiborne Assisted Living.
She was born in Austin, TX to the late Daniel & Florence Burrows. Linda was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Julia Burrows; and two brothers, Charles Burrows, and Alfred Burrows.
Linda was an accomplished scholar; she graduated Magna Cum Laude...
Rankin F. Rester, Jr.
Sep 27, 2023
Rankin Frederick Rester, Jr. "Ricky" (October 23, 1960 - September 27, 2023)
Ricky Rester, 62, passed away on September 27, 2023, in Gulfport, Mississippi. He was born on October 23, 1960, in New Orleans, Louisiana
Ricky's unique sense of humor lit up the lives of everyone around him. He had a talent for making people smile and leaving them with...
Jason Zachary Brooks
Sep 26, 2023
Jason Zachary Brooks, age 38, of Gulfport, passed away on September 26, 2023.
A full tribute is pending.
Memories and condolences may be shared at www.Riemannfamily.com
Myron Lemuel Myers
Sep 26, 2023
Myron L. (Mike) Myers passed away peacefully in Waveland, MS, on September 26 at the age of 97. He was a native of Lima, OH. He is preceded in death by his spouse of 62 years, Alma J. Myers, daughter Beth E. Myers, two sons, F. Nicholas Myers and Myron Luther Myers II, brother B.J. Myers and parents Myron...
Cecil Everett Taylor
Sep 26, 2023
Cecil Everett Taylor, age 88, of Diamondhead, passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2023.
A full tribute will be posted soon. Riemann Family Funeral Home, Pass Christian, is serving the family.
Michael Jason Tussey
Sep 25, 2023
On September 25, 2023, Michael Jason Tussey, of Ocean Springs, MS, left our world. Born in 1974 in Fairbanks, Alaska, the seventh of eight children born to Carroll and Patsy Tussey, he was always destined to see the world a bit differently than most. He grew up in Alaska, Kansas, England and Ocean Springs, MS where he graduated high school as...
Thomas Christopher Pendley
Sep 23, 2023
Thomas Christopher Pendley age 58, a resident of Saucier, MS passed away on September 23, 2023, at his home only 7 days before celebrating his 59th birthday.
Tom was born on September 30, 1965, in Puerto Rico to his parents, Kenneth Lee Pendley, Sr. and Judith E. (Boudreaux) Pendley, who have preceded him in death. He was also preceded...
Nancy Josephine Ladner
Sep 23, 2023
Nancy Josephine Ladner, a beloved member of the Saucier community, passed away on September 23, 2023, at the age of 83. She was born on December 9, 1939, in Portland, Oregon, into a military family. Nancy's remarkable life was filled with love, creativity, and a deep devotion to her family and her faith.One of Nancy's most important accomplishments was raising...
Sharon Buntyn
Sep 22, 2023
Sharon Buntyn, 78, of Gulfport passed away on September 22, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Philadelphia, MS to the late Jessie & Lee George. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, James “Bob” Robert Buntyn; and brother, Gregory George.
Sharon worked alongside her husband and owned and operated Bob Buntyn Insurance for...
June Smith Warden
Sep 22, 2023
June Smith Warden, age 82 of Gulfport, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Friday, September 22, 2023.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Leslie and Opal Smith; her sisters, Norma Brashears and Erma Gilreath; and her brother, Donald Smith.
June is survived by her husband of 66 years, Harmon D. Warden; and her children,...
Roland Nelson Woodruff, Jr.
Sep 21, 2023
ROLAND NELSON “WOODY” WOODRUFF
Roland “Woody” Woodruff passed peacefully away in Gulfport on September 21, 2023, surrounded by family. Woody was born in Newark, NJ to Roland and Elizabeth (Wenzel) on February 3, 1947. He graduated from Newark Prep in 1965 and served in the US Army’s First Signal Corps during the Vietnam War.
He leaves behind his heart-broken...
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