OBITUARIES
Kenneth Wayne Clay
Aug 18, 2023
Kenneth Wayne Clay, age 82, of D’Iberville passed away on Friday, August 18, 2023.
The family wishes to extend their sincere thanks and deep gratitude for all expressions of sympathy and acts of kindness during this time of private bereavement.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, West Jackson County, is serving the family.
Online condolences may be offered at www.riemannfamily.com
Kenneth Hoffman
Aug 17, 2023
Kenneth Eugene Hoffman, age 81, of Biloxi, passed away on August 17, 2023, in Biloxi.
Mr. Hoffman was born in Catawissa, Pennsylvania. He grew up in Minoa, NY. He attended General Motors Institute of Technology in Flynt, MI and pledged to Omega Epsilon Fraternity serving as Vice President. He joined the U.S. Navy serving on the SSN593 Thresher. He was...
Kristy Renae Salmon
Aug 17, 2023
Kristy Renae Salmon, a beloved daughter, sister, mother, and friend, passed away suddenly on August 17, 2023, in Ocean Springs, MS. Born on November 18, 1993, in Dothan, Alabama, Kristy brought joy and laughter to the lives of all those who knew her. She will be deeply missed but forever remembered for her infectious laugh, charismatic attitude, and warm smile...
Yen T Tran
Aug 17, 2023
Yen T. Tran, age 74, of Long Beach, passed away on August 17, 2023 in Gulfport.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dao Tran; a grandson, Parker Emerson; and her parents, Mr. & Mrs. Bang Tran.
Mrs. Tran is survived by her children, Stephanie Tran-Nguyen (Tam Nguyen), Simone Tran-Kowalski, Khellie Tran (Matthew Emerson), Drew Tran (Thao Nguyen),...
Susan Lenes
Aug 16, 2023
Susan Powell Lenes, age 70, of Gulfport, passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2023.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James E. and Eugenia S. Gillikin.
Susan is survived by her husband of 36 years, Peter A. Lenes; sons, Chad Allen Lenes (Jeanne) and Sean William Lenes (Victorianne); granddaughter, Saylor Elizabeth Lenes; and other relatives, Ann and Lee (Foeste)...
Julia Ann Marshall
Aug 15, 2023
Julia Ann Marshall, age 60 of Long Beach, passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2023.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Dallas and Peggy Parvin; and her in-laws, Dennis and Audrey Marshall, Sr.
Julia is survived by her husband of 42 years, Dennis Marshall, Jr.; her children, CiJii Marshall Dupont (Robert J.) and DenniLynn Marshall Sullivan (Matthew B.);...
Florence Mildred Tomsik
Aug 15, 2023
Florence Mildred Tomsik (née Mialki), 93, died on August 15, 2023, her birthday and the Feast of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. Florence always recalled how she spent every birthday attending mass. Her family is at peace knowing that she got to spend her last birthday in heaven.
Florence was born in Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania to...
Joyce Delord Melancon
Aug 15, 2023
Joyce Delord Melancon, age 97, of Gulfport, passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2023.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.
Susan Marie Dye (Culp)
Aug 14, 2023
Susan Marie Dye (Culp), age 62, of Mobile, AL, died at her residence on Monday, August 14, 2023. Honoring Susan's wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial and celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, September 9, 2023, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM at Bayou Phillips Community Center in Bay St. Louis.
Susan was born May...
Daryl Lee Dehart
Aug 14, 2023
Daryl Lee Dehart, age 55 of Lee Town, passed away on Monday, August 14, 2023.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Alvin and Elizabeth Dehart; his daughter, Rochelle Dehart; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Daryl is survived by his loving wife, Amber Dehart; his children, Sabrina (Steven) Dehart, Elizabeth (Rafael) Dehart, Daryl (Christen) Dehart, Jr., Kevin (Alyssa)...
Ruth Pemberton Surratt
Aug 14, 2023
Ruth Pemberton Surratt passed away peacefully at her home in Biloxi, MS on August 14, 2023, at the age of 81 following a courageous battle with cancer. Her family, dear friends and devoted church family were blessed to have been by her side in her final days. Ruth was born on June 14, 1942, to Garlon L. Pemberton and...
Howell "Butch" Perkins
Aug 14, 2023
Howell "Butch" Perkins born on June 3, 1950 and passed away on August 14, 2023.
Services will be held Privately and he will be laid to rest at Wolf River Cemetery
John Peter Hoffman
Aug 13, 2023
John Peter Hoffman, 84, passed away peacefully at the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center on August 13th 2023. John grew up in New Jersey but called eight states and Thailand his home during his lifetime. John is survived by his two living children, Michael Hoffman and Kathleen Mathers and her spouse, Glenn, his grandchildren: Ross, Macy, Anan, Rainey, Piers, Rivers,...
Fr. John Ugochukwu
Aug 13, 2023
Fr. John Ugochukwu, age 73, of Gulfport, passed away on August 1, 2023.
Fr. John was the beloved Chaplain at Memorial Hospital at Gulfport where he ministered to thousands of patients and numerous hospital employees.
A visitation will be on Friday, August 25, 2023, from 10 - 11 am at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 9062 Kiln DeLisle Road, Pass...
Alan Van Nguyen
Aug 13, 2023
Alan Van Nguyen, age 53, of Gulfport, passed away on August 13, 2023.
He was preceded in death by his father, Phong Van Nguyen.
Alan is survived by his mother, Thu Thi Nguyen; his wife of 23 years, Ai Kieu Trinh; father-in-law, Trung Trinh; mother-in-law, Ngoc Nguyen; and sons, Andre Nguyen and Anthony Nguyen.
A Mass of Christian...
Tomoko Kewatsu Doherty
Aug 12, 2023
Tomoko Kewatsu Doherty, age 91, of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on August 12, 2023.
The graveside service will be at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, August 24, 2023, at Biloxi National Cemetery, 400 Veterans Ave. Biloxi.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Biloxi is serving the family.
Henry Lee Bosarge
Aug 12, 2023
Henry Lee Bosarge, age 74 of Gulfport, passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2023.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lester Bosarge and Jessie Garner Bosarge, and his wife, Ruth Cobb Bosarge.
Henry is survived by his children, Christopher and Pebbles Bosarge; his grandchildren, Dillan Bosarge, Jasmine Businelle (Brandon), and Dallas Oakes; his great grandchildren, Paxton Businelle and...
Richard Wayne Yarber
Aug 12, 2023
Richard Wayne “Dick” Yarber, a proud veteran of the United States Air Force, passed away August 12th, 2023, at the age of 82.
The son of Horace Yarber and Elizabeth Evangeline Tungate, Dick grew up in Shelbyville Indiana. He was born 18 Dec 1940 and at the age of 20 enlisted in the United States Navy. After serving...
Geraldine Gilbert Hanes
Aug 12, 2023
Geraldine Gilbert Hanes, age 85, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, August 12, 2023. Geraldine was born in Big Creek, MS. She married James “Jim” Hanes on June 16, 1955. They raised their family in Greenville and made their home in Gulfport beginning in the late 1980s. Geraldine loved her daily interaction with the children through her work...
Michelle Duran Strahan
Aug 11, 2023
Michelle Duran Strahan, 52 of Long Beach, passed away at her home on August 11, 2023. She was born on March 21, 1971 in Stratford, NJ to Michael & Bonita Duran.
Michelle is preceded in death by her father in law, Rev. Henry Strahan Jr.; grandmother, Angela “Nana” Duran; grandparents, Cecil & Opal Jordan.
Michelle enjoyed listening to music and...
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