OBITUARIES
Lily Mae Stahl
Jan 18, 2024
Lily Mae (Morries) Stahl, age 67, passed away on January 18th, 2024, in Gulfport, Mississippi. She was a resident of Gulfport, and formerly a resident of St. Louis and Florida.
Lily was born May 6th, 1956, in St. Louis, Missouri to Junior Morries and Patricia Nesbit Morries. She enjoyed computer games, rock collecting, and playing Zilch dice game.
She was preceded in...
Jeanette Culpepper Simmons
Jan 18, 2024
Jeanette Culpepper Simmons, age 85 of Pass Christian, passed away Thursday, January 18, 2024.
She is preceded in death by her husbands, James “Teddy” Culpepper and Odis Simmons; her father, George Albert Prevost, Sr.; her mother, Menia M. Ruspoli; her brother, George Albert Prevost, Jr.; her daughter, Debbie Mott; and her granddaughter, Nikki Pavolini.
Jeanette is survived by her children, Carolyn (Fred)...
Eva Allison Johnson
Jan 18, 2024
Eva Allison Johnson passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 18, 2024, in Bay St. Louis, MS at the age of 56 surrounded by family. She was born in El Paso, TX on November 10, 1967, the second of thirteen children, living most of her childhood in Texas. She later moved with her family to Waveland, MS where she graduated from...
Phillip Edwin Hutton
Jan 17, 2024
Phillip Edwin Hutton, of Kiln, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at age 79.
He is survived by his sister, Louis Smith; his three children, Phillip E. Hutton, Jr., Jeanette Smith, and Patty Farrior. Phillip is also survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Phillip was born in Macon, Missouri, on May 29, 1944, and graduated from Novelty High...
Alivia Jean Hood
Jan 17, 2024
Alivia “Liv” Jean Hood, age 13, went to be with Jesus on January 17, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her paternal great-grandparents, Marshall “Bob” and Jeannie Williams and Fred R. Hood; maternal great-grandparents, George and Jewel Higginbotham, and Robert “Bob” and Gay King.
Liv is survived by her parents, Rickey W. Hood, Jr and Angie M. Hood; 2 siblings, Ava...
Joseph E. Riley
Jan 17, 2024
Joseph “Pastor Joe” Riley, 63 of Long Beach passed away on January 17, 2024 at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport. He was born on January 20, 1960 in Columbia, SC to Richard & Frances Riley. He is preceded in death by his father.
Joseph graduated from the University of South Carolina in 1984 with his Pharmacy Degree. He began working in the...
Andrew "Burt" Barrett, Jr.
Jan 17, 2024
Andrew "Burt" Barrett, Jr. passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, January 17, 2024.
He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church and a fourth-degree Knight in the Monsignor Leech Council of The Knights of Columbus.
Burt was preceded in death by his parents Andrew B. Barrett, Sr., and Anne Bell Barrett.
He leaves behind to cherish...
James C Brown
Jan 16, 2024
James C. Brown, 76, of Ocean Springs died January 16, 2024. Riemann Family Funeral Home, Ocean Springs is assisting the family.
Shawn Lee Rawls
Jan 16, 2024
Shawn Lee Rawls, of Vancleave, a dedicated construction worker, passed away suddenly on January 16, 2024, in Ocean Springs, MS. Age 30. He was born on June 11, 1993, in Alabama. Shawn was a beloved son, brother, nephew, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Shawn had a passion for his career in construction. He exhibited...
Vickie E. McGill
Jan 16, 2024
Vickie E. McGill, age 70, of Gulfport, passed away on January 16, 2024.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.
John "Keith" Ludlow
Jan 16, 2024
John “Keith” Ludlow 62 of Woolmarket, MS passed away suddenly in his home January 16, 2024.
Keith was born to Herbie and Irma Ludlow August 19, 1961 in Albuquerque, NM. Keith is survived by his children, whom he adored, Timothy (Tiffany) Ludlow and Beth (Michael) Roberts. He is also survived by his dad, Charles “Herbie” (Regina) Ludlow; his sister Kim (Greg)...
Randall Dean Chesnut
Jan 16, 2024
Randall Dean Chesnut, age 79, of Gulfport, passed away on January 16, 2024.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.
Greta E Darrow
Jan 16, 2024
GRETA “The Big G” GEIGER DARROW, age 83, resident of One Magnolia Place, Gulfport, MS, a woman of fun and adventure, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2024, surrounded by caregivers and the memories of a life well-lived. Born and raised in the vibrant city of New Orleans, LA, Greta's journey took her to Saudi Arabia during her childhood years...
Edward "Eddie" Charles Raymond
Jan 15, 2024
Edward Charles “Eddie” Raymond lived a musical life from start to finish. He died peacefully in his home in Woolmarket, January 15, 2024.
Eddie was born in Biloxi, MS on May 12, 1961. He was the youngest child of Elvin and Melonie Raymond, and brother to David, Tim, and Vicki.
At a very early age, Eddie found his passion in creating and...
John Kent Wetzel, Jr
Jan 15, 2024
John Kent Wetzel, Jr, age 50, of Long Beach, passed away on January 15, 2024.
He is survived by his parents, John and JoAnn Wetzel; and his brother, Jason Wetzel.
“Kent” had autism and was a perfect child of God.
Visitation will be on Saturday, January 27, 2024, from 10:30 - 11 am at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 720 E Beach...
Patricia Sult Varney
Jan 15, 2024
Patricia S. Varney, known to those who knew her best as Pat, passed away in Mobile, AL on Monday, January 15, 2024, at the age of 70.
Pat is proceeded in death by her parents, Robert S. and Audrey W. Sult.
Left to cherish her memories are her loving and devoted husband of 38 years, George T. Varney;...
Barbara Jo Nicks
Jan 15, 2024
Barbara Jo Nicks, age 90, of Diamondhead, passed away on Monday, January 15, 2024.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Pass Christian, is serving the family.
Robert "Bobby" Donald Ladner
Jan 15, 2024
R.D. “Bobby” Ladner, age 86, of Long Beach, passed away on January 15, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 57 years, Irma Depreo Ladner; his parents, Leon and Euva Ladner; a sister, Gayle Ladner Bentz; a sister-in-law, Merle Haas; and 2 brothers-in-law, Ronald Garrett and Vernon Haas.
Mr. Ladner is survived by his children, Stephanie...
Evelyn Peltier
Jan 14, 2024
Evelyn Peltier, age 87, of Bay St. Louis, passed away on January 14, 2024.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Waveland, is serving the family.
Russell Lyons
Jan 14, 2024
Russell Lyons, age 73, of Kiln, passed away on January 14, 2024.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.
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