OBITUARIES
Claire M. Reinmiller
Jan 22, 2024
Claire M. Reinmiller, a beloved member of the community and a dedicated public servant, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2024, in Pascagoula, Mississippi. She was born on June 11, 1941, in St. Albans, Vermont to her loving parents, Anthony and Fern Burt.
Claire's thirst for knowledge led her to pursue education beyond high school. She graduated from St. Mary's High...
Rhonda Louise Mires
Jan 22, 2024
Rhonda Mires, of Gulfport, Mississippi, passed away on Monday, January 22, 2024, at the age of 57. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Rhonda Mires was born January 6, 1967, in Gulfport.
Rhonda was employed at the Isle of Capri Casino for over 10 years. She was a lifelong parishioner of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Gulfport. She...
Linda Frances Necaise
Jan 22, 2024
Linda Frances Hudson Necaise, age 74, of Perkinston, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 22, 2024, at Singing River Hospital in Gulfport, MS.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William C. Hudson and Lois Frances Scarborough Hudson; her ex-husband, Darryl Necaise, Sr.; her sister, Debbie Fayard; her grandparents, Carrie Schonewitz Scarborough Neely, Tollie Scarborough, Rufus Neely, Emma and...
Clifford McDowell Jr.
Jan 22, 2024
Clifford “Maxie” McDowell Jr., 86 of Gulfport, MS and formerly of Baton Rouge, LA passed away at his residence on January 22, 2024 surrounded by his loving wife and family. He was born on July 8, 1937 in Phenix City, AL to the late U.C. & Lois McDowell. He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Durwood Stitt, Tyre...
Joan E Sample
Jan 21, 2024
Joan Elaine Sample, age 73, of Gulfport, passed away on January 21, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, William, Sample, Sr; 2 sons, Bryan Sample and William Sample, Jr; a grandson, William Sample, III; her father, Dorrance Dickens; her mother, Georgette Gill; and a sister-in-law, Gail Dickens.
She is survived by 3 daughters, Rhonda Herrmann (Mike),...
Debra Tatro
Jan 21, 2024
Debra “Debbie” Kay Switzer Tatro of Gulfport was called home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, January 21, 2024, surrounded by family.
Debbie was born in New Orleans but lived most of her life on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. She was best known for owning the “fruit stand” at the corner of Vidalia Road and JP...
Stephen "James" Allen
Jan 21, 2024
Stephen “James” Allen, age 12 of Long Beach, passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024.
He was preceded in death by both of his nanas, Judith Salvage and Janice Allen; and his cousin, Noah Walters.
James is survived by his parents, Forrest Allen, Jr. and Ann Marie Allen; his siblings, Emma Allen, Chase Allen, and Wyatt Allen; his aunts, uncles, and numerous...
Paula Helwick Vondenstein
Jan 20, 2024
Paula Helwick Vondenstein, 69, of Gulfport, Mississippi, passed away peacefully at home on January 20, 2024 from complications of cancer. Paula was a native and longtime resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. She graduated from Gulfport East High School and studied journalism at both the University of Dallas and the University of Southern Mississippi.
Paula was an evangelist, entrepreneur, producer and...
Mr. Dana Larry Myers
Jan 20, 2024
Mr. Dana Larry Myers, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2024, in Kiln, MS. Born on May 1, 1951, in Texas, Dana led a remarkable life filled with love, compassion, and dedication to his family and community.
Dana's professional career was marked by hard work and commitment. He worked as a Maintenance Supervisor with...
Celia E Rhear
Jan 20, 2024
Celia E Rhear of Perkinston, MS. passed away on January 20, 2024, in Gulfport, MS.
She was born in Gulfport to the late Lester and Lillian Phelps. She was a member of the Steep Hollow Baptist in Poplarville, MS. She enjoyed crocheting and working outside, tending to her roses and other plants.
She was preceded in death by her...
Roxanne W Harvey
Jan 20, 2024
Roxanne Harvey, 67 of Gulfport died Saturday, January 20th in Gulfport Mississippi. She was born on March 3, 1956, in Norwich, Connecticut to the late Eugene and Muriel Wildowsky. She was a loving mother who enjoyed bowling, bingo, and playing computer games. She worked in retail in the grocery industry.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jackie...
Deborah Kay Hester
Jan 19, 2024
Deborah Kay Hester, born on August 22, 1954, peacefully passed away at her home on January 19th 2024. She was the beloved daughter of Ralph Edwin Rishel, deceased, and Mary Saucier Rishel, deceased.
Deborah is survived by her three cherished sons, Micah Colin Hester, Mason Coe Hester, and Miles Corey Hester, her two sisters, Mary Ann Spencer and Louise Ray, and...
Dorothy Mae Anderson Matheny
Jan 19, 2024
Dorothy Mae Anderson Matheny, age 88 of Gulfport, passed away on Friday, January 19, 2024.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 58 1/2 years, Marvin G. Matheny; her parents, Mary Dean Anderson and Harry Harmon Anderson; her sisters, Mary Evelyn Nicholas and Alice Morgan; and her brother Harry Anderson.
She is survived by her sons, Michael Matheny, Jerry Matheny...
Martha Kornman Atherton
Jan 19, 2024
Martha A. “Martee” Kornman Atherton, age 79, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, January 19, 2024, in Fort Worth, TX.
Born on January 17, 1945, and raised in Biloxi, Martha had been a resident of Fort Worth, TX since 2005. A devout Catholic and deeply religious, she did her very best to help people in any way possible. She...
Johnny Lee Young
Jan 19, 2024
Johnny Lee Young, age 87, of Gulfport, passed away on January 19, 2024.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport is proud to serve the Young family.
Diane H. Buchanan
Jan 19, 2024
Diane H. Buchanan, age 79, of Gulfport, passed away on January 19, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Buchanan; and her parents, Lloyd Herrin and Clariece Herrin.
She is survived by her children, Gay (Michael) Thompson and Lee (Christy) Buchanan); her siblings, Sandy (Tom) Graham and Rock (Michelle) Herrin; her grandchildren, Ashley (Johnny) Huckaby, Mike (Lyndsey) Thompson, Megann...
Stacy Habarta
Jan 18, 2024
Stacy Habarta, 45, of Bay St. Louis, Mississippi died January 18, 2024. Services are private and Riemann Family Funeral Home, Waveland is assisting the family.
Bruce Bourgeois
Jan 18, 2024
Bruce Barton Bourgeois Jr., age 67, passed away on Thursday, January 18th, 2024, in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi.
He was a lifelong resident of Bay St. Louis. He enjoyed taking pictures of everything every chance he got. He was a family man, loving Uncle, and great friend to many.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Bruce Bourgeois Sr and Diane...
Farin Small
Jan 18, 2024
Farin A. Small, 64, of Wiggins, Mississippi died January 18th, 2024. Service are private and Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, MS are serving the family
Luther Gary Fayard, Sr.
Jan 18, 2024
Luther Gary Fayard, Sr., a dedicated family man, veteran, and valued member of his community, passed away peacefully in Gulfport, MS on Thursday, January 18, 2024. He was born on August 18, 1945, in Biloxi, MS.
Luther's life was defined by his unwavering commitment to those he loved and his dedication to service. After graduating from Biloxi High School,...
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