OBITUARIES
Joann Moran
Nov 16, 2024
Joann Moran, age 75, of Kiln, passed away on November 16, 2024.
Visitation will be on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, from 11 am - 1 pm at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 9062 Kiln DeLisle Road. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1 pm in the church. Interment will be in Necaise Crossing Cemetery.
A full tribute will be...
Joakim Statos Doukas
Nov 15, 2024
Joakim Stratos Doukas, a beloved father, brother, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2024, at the Biloxi VA Medical Center. Born on November 14, 1932, in Mobile, Alabama, Joakim lived a life dedicated to service, family, and community.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, November 21, 2024, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Riemann Family Funeral...
Teresa "Terri" Ann Lawson
Nov 14, 2024
Teresa “Terri” Ann Lawson, 72 of Saucier, MS passed away on November 14, 2024 at Singing River Hospital in Gulfport. She was born on April 13, 1952 in Mississippi. Terri is preceded in death by her son, Barry Lawson Jr.
Terri enjoyed being in the outdoors going fishing and camping. One of her favorite spots was at Flint Creek. She loved...
Jennifer Lynn Andrus
Nov 13, 2024
Jennifer Lynn (nee Gonsoulin) Andrus - Passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 13, 2024, in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, with her family by her side after a valiant battle with breast cancer. She was born October 14, 1983, in Biloxi, Mississippi, where she grew up surrounded by love and community.
A graduate of St. Martin High School, class of 2001, Jennifer pursued her...
Warren Hinton Poarch
Nov 13, 2024
Warren Hinton Poarch, age 81, of Pass Christian, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2024.
A full tribute will be posted soon.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, November 29, 2024 beginning at 3:00 PM at First United Methodist Church, Long Beach.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Pass Christian, is honored to serve the Poarch family.
Judy Victoria Brown
Nov 12, 2024
Judy Victoria (nee Mills) Brown, born on March 16, 1939, in Clara, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2024, in Biloxi, Mississippi, surrounded by her loving family. She lived a remarkable life, filled with love and cherished moments that she shared with those around her.
Judy was predeceased by her beloved husband, Harry J. Brown, and her son, Johnny L....
Judith Enscoe Olsen
Nov 11, 2024
Judith Enscoe Olsen, a cherished minister and beloved member of her community, passed away on November 11, 2024, in Biloxi, Mississippi. Born on September 14, 1939, in Port Washington, New York, Judith dedicated her life to serving others through her impactful ministry with the United Methodist Church in the Virginia Conference.
Judith was a trailblazing woman, having earned her Master of...
Terrisa Gail Carroll Taylor
Nov 11, 2024
Terrisa Gail Carroll Taylor of Ocean Springs, MS., passed away on November 11, 2024, in Ocean Springs at the age of 50 years old.
A native of Mississippi, she was a medical assistant by trade, but was so much more to so many. She was the loving wife, mother, Mawmaw, sister and dear friend to many. Terrisa loved to cook, loved...
J. Richard Fleming, Jr.
Nov 11, 2024
J. Richard Fleming, Jr, age 68, of Long Beach, passed away on November 11, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Vicki Fleming; his father, John Richard Fleming, Sr; and his mother, Madeline Fleming.
He is survived by his siblings, Philip Fleming (Susan), Cindy Bammert (Dave), Sandy Blanchard (Paul), and Candy Metcalf (Brian); his step-sons, Michael Marks and Bradley Marks;...
Thea G. Sumrall
Nov 10, 2024
Thea G. Sumrall, born on April 9, 1941, in Bruhl, Germany, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 10, 2024, in Gulfport, Mississippi. She lived a life marked by resilience, dedication, and service to others.
Thea's journey took her from Heidelberg, Germany, where she resided before moving to Gulfport, Mississippi, in 1974. Upon moving to the United States she worked...
Martha Frances Hall
Nov 9, 2024
Martha Frances Hall, 86 of Long Beach, MS passed away on November 9, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 30, 1938 in Sheffield, AL to the late Robert & Magie “Louise” Rushing. Martha is preceded in death by her parents.
Martha graduated in 1956 from Morgan County High School in Hartselle, AL. She...
Pauline G Mensi
Nov 9, 2024
Pauline Gulotta Mensi February 15, 1946 – November 9, 2024
A native and lifelong resident of Gulfport, Mississippi, Pauline Gulotta Mensi was called home to the Lord on November 9, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born on February 15, 1946, she was the cherished only child of Francis “Frank” and Theresa (Alfonso) Gulotta. Pauline attended St. John Catholic School in...
Jerold Anderson
Nov 8, 2024
Jerold Anderson, age 82 , of Gulfport, MS. passed away on November 8, 2024 in Gulfport, MS. He was born in Taylorsville, Indiana to Frend and Carla Anderson. Jerold retired from the United States Army as a Staff Sergeant. Per his request there will be no formal services .
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Biloxi, is serving the family.
Richard Armstrong
Nov 8, 2024
Richard Armstrong, born on June 4, 1937, in Durant, Mississippi, passed away on November 8, 2024, in Gulfport, Mississippi. Richard's life was marked by his significant contributions to civil engineering, both in his career and through his leadership roles within the field.
He began his education at Durant High School and continued to pursue his aspirations at Mississippi State University, where...
Shirley Marzett Butts
Nov 8, 2024
Shirley Marzett Butts, age 87, of Gulfport, passed away on November 8, 2024.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Oren Butts; her parents, Andrew Howard Chaffin and Dovie Strickland Chaffin; 2 sisters, Kathern James and Mildred Geary; and brother, Ernie Chaffin.
Shirley is survived by her daughter, Cynthia Levins (Leslie); son, Cliff Butts (Nanette); 6 grandchildren, Thomas Butts, Nathaniel...
Harvey Young
Nov 8, 2024
Harvey Young, 82, of Gulfport, Mississippi passed away on November 8, 2024.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Wallace and Eva Young; wife, Bernice Young; one son; one daughter; and four brothers.
He is survived by his son, Robert Young (Sabrina); his grandchildren, Cherrie Young, Billy Young, David Young, James Young, Aaron Young, Margarita Young, Faith Young, Brandon Young, Joshua...
Norma "Grace" Stroup
Nov 7, 2024
Norma “Grace” Stroup, age 99 of Long Beach, passed away November 6, 2024.
She was born in Trindad, West indies to Joseph and Carolyn Finning on May 21, 1925. Grace was a homemaker and of the Catholic faith.
Grace was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, CW04 William E. Stroup, USN Ret., who passed in 2021.
She is survived by...
George Ann Cox
Nov 7, 2024
George Ann Cox, age 91, of Gulfport, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John “Dickie” Cox; a son, Johnny Cox; her father, George Clark; and her mother, Nellie Haga Cox; her brother, Roger Clark; and a sister, Marion Mowry,
She is survived by her devoted son and daughter-in-law, James “Jim” and Cynthia Cox;...
Marjorie Ruth Morrison
Nov 7, 2024
Marjorie Ruth Morrison, a devoted media specialist and passionate advocate for education, passed away on November 7, 2024, in Gulfport, Mississippi, at the age of 98. Born on August 12, 1926, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, Marjorie lived a life dedicated to nurturing young minds and fostering a love for learning in her community.
Marjorie's educational pursuits culminated in earning a Master’s Degree,...
Tina Spencer
Nov 7, 2024
Tina Spencer, age 58, of Gulfport, MS passed away on November 7, 2024, in Gulfport. She was born in Biloxi, MS to Charles “C A” and Edith Harris. Tina was preceded in death by her mother Edith Harris and her father-in-law Bill Houston.
If you knew Tina you would know that she loved to play board games, card games, traveling and...
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