OBITUARIES
Judith Ripani
Sep 19, 2023
Judith Ripani, age 81 of Biloxi, passed away September 19, 2023.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, West Jackson County, assisted the family.
Richard Myron Light
Sep 19, 2023
Richard Myron Light, a beloved member of the Gulfport community, passed away on September 19, 2023, leaving behind cherished memories and a legacy of kindness. Richard was born on January 14, 1948, in Vicksburg, Mississippi, to his loving parents Jacob T. Light and Elizabeth P. Light.
Described as one of the most kindhearted and selfless individuals you could ever meet,...
Michael Fowler
Sep 18, 2023
Michael Fowler, age 37, passed away September 18, 2023.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, assisted the family.
Dorothy M. Lott
Sep 18, 2023
Dorothy M. Lott, a beloved educator and pillar of the community, passed away in Falkville, Alabama on September 18, 2023. She was born on May 30, 1929, in Poplarville, Mississippi to proud parents Otelia and Delos Morrison.Dorothy dedicated her life to the field of education, leaving a profound impact on the lives of countless students and colleagues. Her teaching career...
James Franklin Brent
Sep 18, 2023
James Franklin Brent, age 99, of Gulfport, MS, passed away on September 18, 2023, 4:15 PM
He was preceded in death by his father, James Clyde Brent; his mother, Gladys Mae Wheelock Brent, his stepmother Lessye Orlean Smith; his older sister, Sue Brent Pitts (Leslie); his younger half-sister, Clyde Kennon Brent (John Chastain Talley, Jr.); his younger half-brother, Robert...
Leroy Daniels Jr.
Sep 18, 2023
Leroy Daniels Jr., 84, of Gulfport, MS passed away on September 18, 2023. He was born on October 22, 1938, in Perkinston, MS to the late Leroy Sr. & Margaret Annie Evans- Daniels. Leroy is preceded in death by his parents.
Leroy enjoyed spending time on the water from shrimping to fishing. He was painter by trade and spent...
Shane G. LaFleur
Sep 17, 2023
Shane Gray LaFleur peacefully left this Earth on September 17, 2023, in Pass Christian, MS at the age of 52. He was born in Gulfport, MS on June 12, 1971.
Shane was preceded in death by his father, Edwin M. LaFleur his maternal grandparents Louis Giuffria and Lois Giuffria; who loved him and bought his first bike at the age...
Patricia Raile
Sep 16, 2023
Patricia Raile, age 66, of Woolmarket, passed away Saturday, September 16, 2023.
She is survived by her loving husband, Don; children, Samantha (William) and David (Melissa); grandchildren, Seth, Dustin, Keith, Charles, and Remy; her brother, Keith; and her father, Clayton.
Patricia was a longtime resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. She enjoyed quilting, beading, and many crafts.
In lieu of...
Eleanor Sue Roberts
Sep 16, 2023
Eleanor Sue Roberts, age 84, of McHenry, passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2023.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.
Bernadine Coker Hankins
Sep 16, 2023
Bernadine “Bernie” Coker Hankins died peacefully in Albuquerque, New Mexico on September 16, 2023 surrounded by family. Bernadine was born on January 10, 1927 in Laurel, Mississippi to Moses Bernard Coker and Mamie Viola Blue Huddleston. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Lt. Col. (Ret.) Aron W. Hankins and her daughter, Cheryl G. Minshull. She is survived...
Mark Allen Broski
Sep 16, 2023
Mark Allen Broski, age 33 of Perkinston, passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2023.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Mark Donahoo; grandmother, Barbra Broski; brother, Tyler Broski.
Mark is survived by his loving wife of ten years, Kirstie Broski; his children, Rangler and Ryatt Broski; parents, Todd and Penny Broski; grandmother, Saundra Donahoo; grandfather, John Broski;...
Sheila F. Swetman
Sep 16, 2023
Shelia Swetman, age 58, of Saucier, MS, passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2023.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ray Anderson and Shirley Anderson.
Shelia is survived by her husband of 32 years, Kevin Swetman; her children, Joseph Lizana (Dana), Casee Swetman, and Christopher Swetman; her grandchildren, Olivia Lizana, Casetyn Swetman, Talon Swetman, and Braelien Swetman; other...
Mark Stafford Green
Sep 16, 2023
Mark Stafford Green, age 61 of Gulfport, MS, passed on September 16, 2023.
Mark was born on October 20, 1961, in Mobile, Alabama to Marvin and Sammy Green. Early in life he moved with his family to Gulfport, MS and graduated from Harrison Central High School in 1979.
He was a gifted athlete; Mark was a member of his...
Braden Charles Miller
Sep 16, 2023
Braden Charles Miller, affectionately known as “Brado” by his friends, passed away on September 16, 2023, in Gulfport, MS, at the age of 18. He was born on April 6, 2005, in Gulfport, MS, and was a beloved son, grandson, nephew, and cousin.
Braden was a bright young man who excelled academically. He graduated with honors from St. Martin High...
Buck Waltman
Sep 16, 2023
Mr. Buck Waltman, 89, of Saucier Mississippi, passed away Saturday, September 16, 2023.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Verna Waltman.
Buck is survived by his children, Robert Waltman (Cynthia), Peggy Forehand (Charlie), Mark Waltman, Rhonda Neese (David), Brandy Craig (James), and Joann Holliman (Mike); grandchildren, Christina Flynt, Wesley Waltman, Steven, Amanda, Amber Bang, Shayna Turner, Jessica Staehling, Marie Schmidt,...
Gerald Milton Prince
Sep 15, 2023
Gerald Milton Prince, age 78 and a resident of Long Beach, died Friday, September 15, 2023 at his home in Long Beach.
Mr. Prince was a native of Duluth, Minnesota and was a lifelong resident of the Coast. He retired from the CB Base where he managed a warehouse for over 25 years and retired from. The love of his...
Thomas J. Yarbrough
Sep 15, 2023
Thomas J. Yarbrough, age 62 of Gulfport, passed away on September 15, 2023.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, September 21, 2023, from 1:00-2:00 pm, at Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, funeral service will begin at 2:00 pm, interment will follow at Evergreen cemetery.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.
Harry Stout Myers, Jr.
Sep 15, 2023
The world lost a beloved father, Poppop, and great Poppop. Harry Myers was called home on September 15, 2023, at the age of 82.
He was born in New Jersey and has resided in Long Beach since 1976. He devoted his life to his wife, children, and grandchildren. Harry was a veteran of the Korean and Vietnam War in the...
Ronald Robinson
Sep 14, 2023
Ronald Robinson, of Gulfport, passed away peacefully on Thursday evening, September 14, 2023 at the age of 83. Ronald was born in Gulfport on November 28, 1939, to Eddie Brown and Doris Randall Robinson. He graduated from Gulfport High School where he was class favorite and a star halfback and two-year letterman on Coach Lindy Callahan’s 1958 and 1959 Gulfport...
Donna Faye Walker
Sep 14, 2023
Donna Faye Walker, age 73, of Pass Christian, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2023.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Doris and Nathan Necaise; and her sister, Sybel Necaise.
Donna is survived by her husband of 50 years, Hubert H. Walker; her children, Raven Brooks Fountain, Raelyn Brooks, and Raegan Brooks; her siblings, Gay Davis (Glen), Karen...
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