OBITUARIES
Walter James Swanzy
Nov 25, 2023
Walter James Swanzy, age 77, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2023. He was born on September 6, 1946. He was a lifelong resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. He was a 1964 St. Martin High School graduate. He worked at Ingalls Shipyard and served in the National Guard. He was a member of the Magnolia Masonic Lodge #120. His...
John Richard Cox, II
Nov 24, 2023
John Richard “Johnny” Cox, II, age 67, of Gulfport, passed away on November 24, 2023.
He was preceded in death by his father, John Richard “Dicky” Cox; his grandparents, George Julian Clark, Nellie Knox Haga, John Fish Cox, and Sadie Witts Cox.
Johnny is survived by his loving mother, George Ann Cox; a brother, James D. “Jim” Cox (Cynthia);...
Judy Ann Carver
Nov 24, 2023
Judy Ann Carver, 78, of Woolmarket, MS, passed away on November 24, 2023.
Judy was a woman of great faith, who served God, her family, and her community. Judy ministered to her church family in various roles throughout her life. She served as a Deacon’s wife, Sunday School teacher, Vacation Bible School teacher, church nursery worker, and chaperoned numerous youth...
Judith "Judy" Kay Moore
Nov 23, 2023
Judith “Judy” Kay Trammell Moore peacefully passed away not far from her home in Long Beach, MS at the age of 78 on Thursday, November 23rd, 2023, to be with the Lord. She was born on December 13, 1944, in Memphis, TN to JP “Jake” Trammell and Julia Kathryn “Kat” Thompson Trammell. She was a remarkable and affectionate wife,...
Charles Keeler Henderson
Nov 22, 2023
Charles Keeler “Charlie” “Mr. Ford” Henderson, Age 81, of Long Beach, Mississippi, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, from natural causes at Gulfport Memorial Hospital.
Charlie, a successful Ford dealer and businessman, loved his family, friends and spending time outdoors. He enjoyed people and his warm demeanor and inclusiveness were welcoming to all who met him; he...
Marian Couch
Nov 22, 2023
Marian C. Couch, age 84, of Auburn, WA, passed away on November 22, 2023, in Diamondhead, MS.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Leonard C. Couch.
Mrs. Couch is survived by her 2 children, Douglas B. barrows (Yvette M. Barrows) and Daniel C. Barrows (Myra M. Barrows); a sister, Phyliss Carlson; 6 grandchildren, Derek J....
Linda D Page
Nov 21, 2023
Linda D. Page, age 73, of Saucier, passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2023.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.
Janet Joann Thompson
Nov 21, 2023
Janet Joann Thompson, age 77 of Gulfport, passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2023.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Otha Leroy and Vera Thompson; her siblings, L.J. Holland, Otha “Leroy” Thompson, Jr., and Gail Davenport; her nephews, Jeffrey Holland and Rusty Thompson; and her niece, Janet Elaine Northrop.
Although Janet never had children of her own,...
Valerie Touchstone
Nov 21, 2023
Valerie Touchstone, age 64, of Gulfport, passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2023.She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Pearl Stewart; her sister, Exalee Stewart; her brother, Terry Stewart; her grandparents, Charlie and Arlena Stewart and Jasper and Terry Mullins; and her granddaughter, Valerie Destiny Raquel Zirger “Chicken”
Valerie is survived by her husband of 35 years,...
William Wiegand
Nov 20, 2023
William Wiegand, age 88 of Durham, NC, passed away November 20, 2023.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, served the family.
Elisabeth Chisholm Mitchell
Nov 20, 2023
Elisabeth Chisholm Mitchell, age 63, of Biloxi, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2023.
A full tribute will be posted at a later date.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Waveland, is serving the family.
Doris Estelle Balfour
Nov 20, 2023
Doris Estelle Balfour, age 98, of Gulfport, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2023.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.
George Ira Donivan
Nov 20, 2023
George Ira Donivan, age 87, of Wiggins, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2023.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.
Mary Margaret Armstrong
Nov 20, 2023
Mary Margaret Armstrong passed away peacefully on November 20th, 2023, at the age of 84. She was surrounded by loved ones at St. Joseph Hospice in Gulfport, Mississippi. Born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri, Mary Margaret graduated from Laboure High School and later attended St. Louis University.
Throughout her life, Mary Margaret dedicated herself to her family as a...
Alaina Leiann Hayward
Nov 19, 2023
Alaina Hayward, 58 of Gulfport, MS died Sunday, November 19, 2023. She received her bachelor’s degree in business and was a Real Estate Broker. She loved to play piano and enjoyed water sports.
She was preceded in death by her father, Carroll Peterman.
Survivors include her mother, Lois Fisher, sister, Tonia Castleberry and husband, Aaron; brothers, Cody Peterman and...
Albert Necaise
Nov 19, 2023
Mr. Albert Necaise, age 87, of Gulfport, passed away on November 19, 2023.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Mamie Necaise; and a granddaughter, Whitney Lee.
Mr. Necaise is survived by his wife of 65 years, Lois Ann Walker Necaise; his children, Ann Lee (Jack), Michael Necaise (Cindy), and Brian Necaise (Carlin); his grandchildren, Lauren...
Roger Smith
Nov 18, 2023
In God's perfect timing, Roger Smith passed away doing what he enjoyed, serving the needs of his church and others. He went to be with the Lord on the same day he was born, after enjoying a full life with family and friends, always willing to lend a helping hand as often as he could.
Roger was born November...
John Randall Hammons
Nov 18, 2023
John Randall “Randy” Hammons, age 56, passed away on November 18, 2023.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ronald E. Hammons, Sr and Geraldine Fennell Hammons; his maternal grandparents, W.G. “Bill” Fennell and Delores Fennell; and his paternal grandparents, Henry “Hank” Hammons and Juanita Hammons.
Randy is survived by his children, Jonathon (Katie) Hammons, Josh (Michelle) Hammons, Madison...
Elva Mariana Salazar
Nov 17, 2023
Elva Mariana Salazar, age 85, of Long Beach, passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.
Hermine Anna Maria Lightell
Nov 17, 2023
Hermine Anna Maria Lightell, age 91, of Biloxi, passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Biloxi, is serving the family.
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