OBITUARIES
Rayford Odell Necaise
Feb 28, 2025
Rayford Odell Necaise, age 57, of Pass Christian passed away on Friday February 28, 2025.
A full tribute will be posted soon.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Pass Christian, is honored to serve the Necaise Family
Elizabeth Ann Estep
Feb 27, 2025
Elizabeth Ann Estep, age 62, of Gulfport, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025
A full tribute will be posted soon.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport is honored to serve the Estep family.
Donna Mae Bauer
Feb 27, 2025
Donna M. Bauer, age 83, of D'Iberville, passed away on February 27, 2025.
Arrangements being handled by the Riemann Family Funeral Home, West Jackson County.
Lisa Marie Beard
Feb 26, 2025
Lisa Marie Beard, age 43, of Long Beach, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her father, Charles K. Beard; her grandfather, Harold L. Ryals, Sr.; her uncles, Jerry Ryals, David Ryals, Harold Ryals, Jr., and Robert Ryals.
Lisa is survived by her mother, Betty Lou Beard; her children Brandon Dandrea and Alice Dandrea; her siblings, Scotty...
Marlena "Pee Wee" Moore
Feb 26, 2025
Our beloved Mother and Nana, Marlena Mae Moore “PeeWee” born on June 25, 1965, peacefully passed away on February 26, 2025.
PeeWee was preceded in death by her brother, Lloyd Joseph Stapleton; her parents, Floyd and Margie Stapleton; her grandmother, Merlena Necaise; and a special uncle, Ike Stapleton.
PeeWee was the heart of our home and family. She was married...
Dan Hendricks
Feb 26, 2025
Dan Hendricks, age 55, of Perkinston, MS., entered into eternal rest on February 26, 2025.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is honored to serve the Hendricks family.
Joseph "J.C." Ladner
Feb 26, 2025
Joseph "J.C" Ladner, age 90, of Pass Christian, passed away on February 26, 2025.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Barbara Ladner; his parents, Roosevelt and Emma Ladner; and daughter-in-law, Michelle Ladner.
J.C. is survived by his children, Daryl Ladner (Sandy), Marvin Ladner, Brenda Necaise (Mickey), and Randy Ladner (Michelle); his brother Frank Ladner (Beverly); grandchildren, Melissa...
Cinda Kay Lizana
Feb 26, 2025
Cinda Kay Lizana, a beloved member of the Gulfport community, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at the age of 64. Born on March 16, 1960, in Gulfport, Mississippi, Cinda dedicated 26 years of her life to serving the Harrison County School System, where she made a significant impact on the lives of many students and colleagues.
Cinda was known...
Carolyn Powers
Feb 26, 2025
Carolyn Sue Paulich Powers, a long-time resident of Diamondhead, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2025. Carolyn was born on March 12, 1933, in Pleasanton, Kansas. She is reunited in Heaven with her parents, Anthony and Erma Anderson Paulich; sisters, Josephine Pernot, Regina Jones, Theresa Rankin, and brother, Leo Paulich; and her beloved husband of seventy years, William Robert...
Prudence Cyr
Feb 25, 2025
Prudence Parker Cyr, age 94 died Tuesday, February 25, 2025, in Diamondhead, MS.
She was born July 29, 1930 in Prescott, Arkansas. After a few years of being a nurse, she met and married Louis Cyr and became a military spouse. She was a loving wife and upon Louis’s death in 2010, had shared 57 wonderful years together. She was a...
Lawson Ray Weaver
Feb 25, 2025
Lawson Ray Weaver, a beloved member of the Gulfport community, passed away on February 25, 2025, at the age of 74. Born on September 1, 1950, in Olla, LA., Lawson dedicated his life to both his family and his career in the purchasing department at Hancock Bank, where he became a cherished and friend to many.
A proud alumnus of Pearl...
Andy Alfonso, Jr.
Feb 25, 2025
Andy Joseph Alfonso, Jr., age 89, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2025. He was born on June 14, 1935, in Gulfport, MS. Andy graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi with a Masters’ degree in Banking.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mary S. Alfonso; and his parents, Andy J. Alfonso, Sr. and Evelyn L. Alfonso.
Andy is...
John L. Coleman
Feb 25, 2025
John Lee Coleman was born in Shreveport, LA on July 29, 1951. He passed away on February 25, 2025 in Gulfport, MS., at the age of 73. In keeping with his wishes, no memorial service will be held.
John was raised in Gulfport and graduated from Gulfport East High School. He attended the University of Southern Mississippi and was a member...
Richard J. Bingham
Feb 24, 2025
Richard J. Bingham, a cherished member of the Gulfport community, passed away on February 24, 2025, at the age of 80. He was born on March 18, 1944, in Alabama, and spent many years of his life dedicated to both his family and his country.
Richard had a distinguished military career, retiring as a Master Sergeant after 23 years with the...
David Carson Austin
Feb 24, 2025
David Carson Austin, born on October 25, 1977, in Biloxi, Mississippi, passed away on February 24, 2025, in Gulfport, Mississippi. David was a beloved member of his community and a dedicated member of the maintenance team at Centennial Plaza in Gulfport. His hard work and commitment were evident to all who had the privilege of knowing him.
He was a proud...
Dennis Guillory
Feb 23, 2025
Dennis Guillory, age 70, of Diamondhead, passed away on February 23, 2025.
Visitation will be on Thursday, March 6, 2025, from 11 am - 12 pm at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 9062 Kiln DeLisle Road, Pass Christian, MS. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12 pm in the church. Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery @...
Mauretta Lesley Carter
Feb 21, 2025
Mauretta Lesley Price Carter, (also known as “Murphy” to many of her friends), of Woolmarket, MS, passed away on February 21, 2025, at the age of 66 surrounded by her family and special friends.
Mauretta was born on September 4, 1958, in Ipswich, England, (due to being a military brat), but was a lifelong resident of the Coast. She was a...
Richard Lyon
Feb 21, 2025
Richard Matthew Lyon, aged 80, of Pass Christian, MS, on February 21, 2025. Richard, a retired SMSgt of the United States Air Force, peacefully passed away surrounded by his loving family.
Richard is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Linda Lyon; his children Rick (Teresa), Sean (Mileah), Todd (Julia), and David (Petchie); his beloved grandchildren Chris, Nate, Nick, Kayla,...
Shirley Anne Van Court
Feb 21, 2025
Shirley Anne Todaro Van Court of Pass Christian, MS passed away peacefully surrounded by her family in Diamondhead, MS on February 21, 2025, at the age of 88. Born in Shreveport, LA on February 20, 1937.
Shirley married the love of her life, the late Robert (Rip) Van Court in 1955 and they were able to celebrate 64 years together before...
Ryan Edward Graham
Feb 20, 2025
Ryan E. Graham, a beloved son, father, brother, and friend, passed away on February 20, 2025, in Biloxi, Mississippi, at the age of 43. Born on December 26, 1981, in Oakville, Washington, Ryan spent the early years of his life in Oakville and later in Centralia, WA, before relocating to Biloxi two years ago.
Ryan was a man of many passions....
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