OBITUARIES

Jul 4, 2024

May Fitts, age 76, of Biloxi, MS passed away  July 4, 2024 in Diamondhead, MS.  Cremation services are pending and a full obituary will appear at a later date.  Riemann Family Gulfport is charge of the arrangements.

Jul 4, 2024

Steaven W. Jay Bell, age 82, of Long Beach, passed away on July 4, 2024.

Visitation will be on Monday, July 8, 2024, from 9 - 10 am at the Riemann Family Funeral Home, 19130 Commission Road, Long Beach.  A prayer service will be at 10 am in the funeral home.  Interment will be in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens. 

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Jul 3, 2024

Jul 3, 2024

Freddie D Kuhn, age 68, passed away on July 3, 2024 in Perkinston, MS.   A memorial service will be held 10:00 am  Saturday  July 13, 2024 at Riemann Family, Gulfport.  A full obituary will be posted at a later date.

Jul 3, 2024

Russell J. Moran, age 83, of Lizana, passed away on July 3, 2024.  

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12 pm on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Lizana.  Visitation will be from 10 - 12 in the church. Interment will be in Wolf River Cemetery.

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Jul 2, 2024

Constance Anne Carpenter, age 71, passed away on July 2, 2024. She was born in Albany, Georgia on November 13, 1952 (a proud Scorpio) and lived the majority of her life in Biloxi, Mississippi.

Connie was preceded in death by her father, Thomas Carpenter; mother, Mary Carpenter (née Mercer); sister, Diane Carpenter; and two brothers, Thomas, Jr. and Paul. She was...

Jul 2, 2024

Ron Hayes Williams, a lifelong native of the Gulf Coast, and resident of Ocean Springs, passed away on July 2, 2024, at his home at the age of 61 years old.

 Ron was a proud Veteran having served his country in the United States Marine Corp. He was employed as an electronics technician until his retirement 10 years ago. 

 He could fix...

Jul 2, 2024

Glenda F. Burnham age 86 a lifetime resident of the Ocean Springs community passed away on July 2, 2024, in Vancleave.

 She is preceded in death by her parents, Ferrel and Janie Seymour; and the love of her life, her beloved husband, Jr. Burnham;

She is survived by her 5 children, Ruben Burnham (Melinda), Sissy Burnham, Sonya Moran (Jeff), Mitzi King, and...

Jul 2, 2024

Rhonda L. Sumrall, age 65, of Saucier, passed away on July 2, 2024, in New Orleans, LA.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Andy Smith and Shelma Odom Smith.

Mrs. Sumrall is survived by her loving husband of 41 years, Tim Sumrall; her children, Ashley Litz (Bryan), Amy Sumrall, Amber Sumrall, and Nathan (Kathryne) Sumrall; her furbaby, “Ranezmae”; her grandchildren,...

Jul 1, 2024

Jo Ann Nichols was born June 27, 1944, in Gulfport, Mississippi, to Frank S. Nichols, Sr. and Alma Albertha Reinike, and passed away quietly at home in Kenner, Louisiana on Monday, July 1, 2024, at the age of 80. She lived most of her life along the Gulf Coast of Mississippi and the New Orleans / Kenner, Louisiana areas.

She was...

Jul 1, 2024

Thomas Michel Stanley, 82 of Biloxi passed away on July 1, 2024. He was born on December 19, 1941 in Biloxi to Hubert and Shirley Stanley, and resided in Biloxi for the last 55 years. 

He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Sylvia Stanley, who passed in July 2023.

Survivors include his children Thomas Stanley Jr (Carla) and...

Jul 1, 2024

Yvonne Depreo Ladner, age 93, of Long Beach, passed away on July 1, 2024, in Hurley.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Olease and Mabel Depreo; her 2 sisters, Merle Haas and Irma Ladner; a son, David Ladner, and a great-granddaughter, Anniston Louise McNair. 

Mrs. Ladner is survived by her 3 children, Michael Stephen (Cheri) Ladner, Linda Ladner Lucas, and...

Jun 30, 2024

Clois Ray Aycock, age 89 of Saucier, passed away June 30, 2024.

A full tribute will be posted soon. 

Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.

Jun 30, 2024

Darline McRoy, born on November 28, 1934, in Southern Illinois, has left behind a legacy that touched the hearts of many. She passed away on June 30, 2024, at her residence in Gulfport, Mississippi, at the age of 89.

Throughout her life, Darline wore many hats, each with its own story and significance. From being a dedicated waitress at her family's...

Jun 30, 2024

Pamela “Pam” Davenport Shirah Miller, 74 of Kiln passed away on June 30, 2024, at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport. She was born on August 28, 1949, in Independence, Louisiana to the late Junior Patterson & Eva Christine Davenport. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband and father of her 6 children, Foy Shirah Sr.; second husband, Maurice “Marty”...

Jun 29, 2024

Annie Lee McMurtray Catchot, a longtime resident of Ocean Springs, passed away peacefully, on Saturday, June 29, 2024. She was 88.  She was born on July 27, 1935, in Vancleave, MS and led a fulfilling life dedicated to her family, faith, and career.

Annie had a passion for learning and graduated from Ocean Springs High School Class of 1953. She continued...

Jun 28, 2024

Timothy Allan Bury, 74, of Canton Ohio died June 28th 2024.  Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport is assisting the family locally.  A full obituary can be found at https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/canton-oh/timothy-bury-11880491.  

Jun 27, 2024

Joyce Joshiphene Harrelson, affectionately known as "Jo," was born on October 14, 1939, in Salem, Arkansas, to her loving parents Kenney Huff Sr and Ruby White Huff. She peacefully passed away on June 27, 2024, in Gautier, MS.

Throughout her life, Joyce touched the hearts of many with her kindness, generosity, and unwavering love for her family.

She was a devoted mother...

Jun 27, 2024

Raymond Edward Carr, age 76, passed away on June 27, 2024 in New Orleans, LA. 

He is survived by his beloved life partner, Vanessa Gieseler, and daughter Danielle Rose Schlumbrecht. 

A graveside service will be held at a later date. 

Arrangements are pending with Riemann Family Funeral Home, Biloxi, Check back for updates.