OBITUARIES
Barbara Hays Lamb
Apr 1, 2025
Barbara Hays Lamb, age 93, of Pass Christian, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2025.
Services will be held in Perryville, MD and burial will be in Hopewell United Methodist Church Cemetery, Rising Sun, MD.
The Riemann Family Funeral Home, Long Beach is serving the family locally.
Wallace W. Wescovich
Mar 31, 2025
Wallace W. Wescovich, age 87, of Biloxi, MS, entered into eternal rest on March 31, 2025.
Full tribute and service information will be posted soon.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Biloxi, is honored to service the Wescovich family.
Linda Costenbader
Mar 31, 2025
Linda Ann Costenbader age 75, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on March 31, 2025, in Ocean Springs.
The Riemann Family Funeral Home, 13872 Lemoyne Blvd. in West Jackson County is serving the family.
Share memories, condolences, and photos by visiting our website at www.riemannfamily.com
The Lemoyne Blvd. location of Riemann Family Funeral Home is honored to serve the Costenbader family.
Gary Mark Schultz
Mar 31, 2025
Gary Mark Schultz, age 63 of Biloxi, passed away on Monday, March 31, 2025 after fighting a hard, long battle with Alzheimers.
The family is having a private burial at Biloxi National Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Alzheimer’s Association or the Humane Society.
An online guestbook may be signed and memories shared at www.riemannfamily.com
Riemann Family Funeral Home,...
James "Jamie" Olen Dillon
Mar 31, 2025
James “Jamie” Olen Dillon departed this world on March 31, 2025,at the age of 56. He resided in Gulfport, MS with his devoted wife of 16 years.
For 38 years Jamie dedicated his life to the service of our country and his brothers and sisters in arms. He served in Operation Enduring Freedom as well as multiple operations in Belize, Honduras...
Barry Jonathan White
Mar 30, 2025
Barry Jonathan White, age 41, of Pascagoula, passed away on March 30, 2025.
Private services will be held.
The Riemann Family Funeral Home, Long Beach, is serving the family.
Joyce Ann Delinski
Mar 30, 2025
Joyce Ann Delinski, age 82, gained her angel wings on March 30, 2025.
Full tribute to be posted soon.
Visitation will be from 10:00 am until 11:00 am, on Monday, April 7, 2025 at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am.
Karon Kay Murmylo
Mar 30, 2025
Karon Kay Murmylo, born on July 27, 1952, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, passed away peacefully at the age of 72, on Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Gulfport, Mississippi, surrounded by the love of her family. She was a remarkable woman whose kindness, strength, and unwavering love for her family will be deeply missed but forever remembered by those who were blessed...
Martha Lou Gustafson
Mar 30, 2025
Martha Lou Gustafson, age 82, of Gulfport, passed away on March 30, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Ethel "Billie" Summers Chambers; her dad, Joe Chambers; her brother, Mike (Pat) Zug; and her aunt, Florence Summers of Gulfport.
Martha is survived by her husband of 61 years, Thomas Gustafson; her children, Bill Gustafson (Jackie West) of Elmhurst, IL, and...
Robert P. Jones Jr.
Mar 30, 2025
Robert (Bob) Price Jones
January 5, 1943 – March 30, 2025
Long Beach, Mississippi
Robert “Bob” Price Jones, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2025, at the age of 82. Born on January 5, 1943, in Tallapoosa, Alabama, and a longtime resident of Long Beach, Mississippi, Bob built a successful career as an insurance adjuster and real estate appraiser, proudly running his own...
Carolyn Louise McClellan
Mar 29, 2025
Carolyn Louise McClellan, age 81, of Gulfport, passed away on March 29, 2025.
Visitation will be on Monday, April 7, 2025, from 10 - 11 am at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 9062 Kiln DeLisle Rd, Pass Christian. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 am in the church. Interment will be in Biloxi National Cemetery.
A full tribute...
Mary E. McVey
Mar 29, 2025
Mary E. McVey, age 94, passed away on March 29, 2025 in Peoria, IL.
Graveside services will be held on Friday, April 4th, at 10 AM at Live Oak Cemetery, Pass Christian, MS.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, served the family.
An online obituary may be viewed, and memories shared at www.RiemannFamily.com
Bonnie Jean Rettig
Mar 28, 2025
Bonnie Jean Rettig, age 79, a native of Midland, TX, and long-time resident of Ocean Springs, MS., passed away peacefully in Ocean Springs, on March 28, 2025.
She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Richard L. Rettig; and her father and mother, Robert and Joy Lara.
Bonnie is survived by her devoted sons, Ricky L. Rettig, and Kelly M. Rettig...
Diane Marie Hanna
Mar 27, 2025
Diane Marie Osberg Hanna passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on March 27, 2025, in Biloxi, Mississippi. She was born on November 10, 1941, in Duluth, Minnesota to Lloyd and Marion (Berg) Osberg.
Diane was married to her devoted husband, Dennis K. Hanna Sr. also of Duluth for 65 years. Dennis served 26 years in the Air Force and having...
Warren Paul Whaley, Sr
Mar 27, 2025
Warren Paul Whaley, Sr. passed away on March 27th, 2025 at the age of 95.
He is survived by his children, Heather Whaley Carpenter ( Rusty Carpenter), Warren Paul Whaley Jr. ( Joanna Logan Whaley), and Katherine Whaley Warren ( Mark E. Warren Sr.); six cherished grandchildren, Emily and Thomas Carpenter, Charlie and Abigail Whaley, Mark “Sonny” and Michael Warren; sister-...
Carol Bradbury Busby
Mar 27, 2025
Carol Bradbury Busby, born on November 21, 1945, in New Orleans, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2025, in Diamondhead, Mississippi. She was a beloved figure whose warmth and spirit touched the lives of many.
Carol was a proud graduate of McDonough High School in New Orleans. She retired with V.T. Halter. After retiring, she found joy in...
William Henry Marshall
Mar 26, 2025
William Henry Marshall, a cherished member of the Gulfport, Mississippi community, passed away on March 26, 2025, at the age of 84, surrounded by his loving family. Born on April 17, 1940, in Worcester, Massachusetts, William dedicated his life to service and education, marking significant milestones in his career and personal pursuits.
William retired from the United States Air Force, where...
Edda Haas Whaley
Mar 26, 2025
Edda Haas Whaley passed away on March 26th, 2025 at the age of 88.
She is survived by her huband of 60+ years, Warren Paul Whaley Sr. and her children, Heather Whaley Carpenter ( Rusty Carpenter), Warren Paul Whaley Jr. ( Joanna Logan Whaley), Katherine Whaley Warren (Mark E. Warren Sr.); and her six much loved and cherished grandchildren, Emily and...
James Spence, Jr.
Mar 26, 2025
James Leroy Spence, Jr., age 86 of Biloxi, passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2025.
Mr. Spence was preceded in death by his parents, James and Sarah Spence; his son, Henry Heckl; his brother, Butch Spence; and his sisters, Sarah, Muriel, Jeanie.
He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Linda Spence; his son, Joe Spence; his granddaughters, Ariel Spence...
Elodie L. "Dee" Smith
Mar 26, 2025
Elodie L. "Dee" Smith, born on June 2, 1935, in New Orleans, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2025, in Gulfport, Mississippi. Throughout her life, Dee made a significant impact on those around her, particularly during her career at the Gulf Coast Mental Health Center, where she left behind many cherished friends.
Dee is remembered for her kindness, warmth, and...
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