OBITUARIES
Ledia Reyer
Jan 14, 2024
Ledia Reyer, age 91, of Long Beach, passed away on January 14, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Mitchell Reyer; her parents, Alfred and Lucy Fredrick; her siblings, Rose Mary Cospelich, Joyce Ann Ladner, Paul Fredrick, and Alfred Fredrick, Jr.; and her children, Linda Wright, Sidney Reyer, and Richard Reyer.
Ledia is survived by her children, Thomas...
Andrew Wellborn Hurt
Jan 14, 2024
Andrew Wellborn Hurt, age 62 of Long Beach, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his father, Walter H. Hurt, III.
Andy is survived by his wife of 12 years, Kim Hurt; his mother, Jewel Hurt Irby; his children, Erin Cooke (Lucas) of Mobile, AL and Cecelia Thomas (Evan) of Gainsville, FL; and his grandchildren, Luke...
Sandra Fincher
Jan 13, 2024
Sandra “MawMaw” Fincher, 77 of Gulfport, MS passed away peacefully at her home on January 13, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 16, 1946 in Gulfport to the late Clennon “Buck” & Inez Cuevas. Sandra is preceded in death by her parents; son, Terry Moran; daughter, Karen Moran; brothers, Marvin Cuevas, and Michael Roberson.
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Glenda Hunnicutt
Jan 12, 2024
Glenda Hunnicutt, age 77, of Waveland, passed away on January 12, 2024.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport is proud to serve the Hunnicutt family.
Kayelyn Gwen Drake
Jan 12, 2024
Kayelyn Gwen Drake, a beloved daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, cousin and friend. She was a sophomore at Biloxi High School, passed away suddenly on January 12, 2024. Born on September 15, 2007, in Ocean Springs, MS, Kayelyn brought joy and light into the lives of all who knew her. Kayelyn was a vibrant young woman with an infectious spirit. She had...
Marion "Bucky" Joseph Waltman (Rolling Thunder)
Jan 12, 2024
Marion Joseph “Bucky” Waltman of DeLisle, MS passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024, at the age of 73. Bucky, a native of Mississippi his entire life, was born on July 25, 1950, to Mary and Randolph Waltman. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary and two oldest sons, Joey and Troy Waltman. He is survived by...
James L. Champagne
Jan 11, 2024
James L. “Jim” Champagne, age 77, of Biloxi, passed away Thursday, January 11, 2024.
Originally from Niagara, Wisconsin, he served in the U.S. Coast Guard for four years and owned Craftman’s Workshop from 1985 to 2005. Jim enjoyed leather working and Harley Motorcycles and was an original member of the Krewe of Cosmic Debris in New Orleans, LA. He was...
Betty Cheryl James
Jan 11, 2024
Betty Cheryl James, age 76, of Gulfport, passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2024, in Gulfport.
Mrs. James was a graduate of Pearl High School and has been a long-time resident of Gulfport. She worked for an extended time as an Administrator in the pediatric offices of Dr. William J. Carr and Dr. Fauzia Quddus. She enjoyed gardening, Long Beach...
Leslie "Crys" Walker
Jan 10, 2024
Leslie “Crys” Walker, age 55, of Biloxi passed away at her residence on January 10, 2024. She was born on December 20, 1968 in Gulfport, MS to Gerald “Flash” & Anna Gordon. She is preceded in death by her mother, Anna Gordon.
Crys enjoyed bargaining and finding antiques. She was known to go to auctions to find items to resale. Crys...
Paula Ann Taylor
Jan 10, 2024
Paula Ann Jermyn Taylor, 78, died in Pass Christian on January 10, 2024, after a lengthy illness.
She was born on October 22, 1945, in Pascagoula to George and Nancy Mabry Jermyn. She was a graduate of St. John Catholic High School. Her family attended St. John Catholic Church at which she celebrated the sacraments of her faith....
Morton Erwin Engelberg
Jan 9, 2024
Morton Erwin Engelberg, age 88, of Biloxi, passed away on January 9, 2024.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.
Randall Edward Blake
Jan 9, 2024
Major Randall "Boo" Edward Blake, 68, of Biloxi, Mississippi passed away on January 9, 2024. Born on July 6, 1955, in Birmingham, Alabama, Boo grew up in Estill Springs, Tennessee, and dedicated his career to the pharmaceutical field since high school. He took great pride in serving in the United States Air Force as a Pharmacist and continued his service...
Larry Lee Wilson
Jan 9, 2024
Larry L. Wilson of Long Beach, Mississippi passed away peacefully on January 9, 2024 in Gulfport, Mississippi with his family at his side. Larry was born on April 20, 1947 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Larry was preceded in death by his beloved son, Eric L. Wilson, and his parents Kenneth and Beulah Wilson. He is survived by his high...
Elizabeth Catranbone
Jan 8, 2024
Elizabeth (Betty) June Catranbone mother to Patricia, Thomas, Kathleen, Francine, and William, passed away January 8, 2024, of natural causes. Her finals days were spent peacefully at her home on Singer Island, Florida, surrounded by family and close friends.
Known for her love of life and family, Elizabeth will be missed by all that knew her. She wished to be remembered...
Larry Ronald Williams
Jan 8, 2024
Larry Ronald Williams, age 73 of Saucier, passed away Monday, January 8, 2024.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.
Martin J. Ehde
Jan 7, 2024
Martin J. Ehde, age 93, of Gulfport, passed away on January 7, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Martin and Beatrice Ehde; and his sister, Gwendolyn Ehde.
Martin is survived by his wife of 29 years, Beverly Nell Edhe; his stepchildren, Paula Ingram (Joe), David Sanford (Pam), Tim Sanford, DO, (Tracy); his siblings, Carol Faye Stowe (Leon) and John...
Tanya Jolie Bell
Jan 7, 2024
Tanya Jolie Bell, age 48 of Long Beach, passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2024
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.
Paul Edward Martin
Jan 7, 2024
Paul Edward Martin, age 58 of Lizana, passed away on January 7, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his father, Clint “Titty Baby” Martin; and his grandparents, Oras Martin, Marsline Cuevas, and Otis and Clara Blackwell.
Paul is survived by his wife of 18 years, Angela Martin; his mother, Elaine Konz; his children, Jimmy Mullen, Michael Simpson (Belinda),...
Wilma Dickerson
Jan 7, 2024
Wilma Lee Floyd Dickerson, age 80, of Gulfport, passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Baxter and Dolly Floyd; her brothers, James Floyd, Troy Floyd, and JP Floyd; her sisters, Virgie Floyd Ainsworth, Janie Floyd Nicholson, Johnnie Floyd Anderson, Arline Floyd Hanks, and Emma Grace Floyd Henson.
Wilma is survived by...
Keith Lindsey Handy
Jan 7, 2024
Keith L. Handy, age 71 of Diamondhead, MS passed away on January 7, 2024, at the Veterans Hospital in New Orleans, LA. He was born on April 8, 1952, in Louisville Kentucky. Keith was a veteran of the United States Navy and served during the Vietnam War, where he contracted Agent Orange. He moved to the Diamondhead area from California...
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