OBITUARIES
Angeline Fortenberry
Mar 9, 2019
Angeline C. "Angie" Fortenberry, age 97, of Gulfport, went home to God on March 9, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leston Fortenberry; a son, Rodney Fortenberry; her parents, John E. and Georgia Canell; and a sister, Mary. She is survived by her sons, Gary Fortenberry (Melba) and Steven Fortenberry (Cathy); a daughter-in-law, Elizabeth "Murph" Fortenberry; a...
Phyllis Raymond
Mar 9, 2019
Phyllis Marie Raymond, age 52 of Saucier, passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2019. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, at RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport. The funeral service will be held at 12:00 PM on Thursday, March 14, 2019, in the...
Lee McGarrh, Jr.
Mar 9, 2019
Lee McGarrh, Jr., age 69, of Perkinston, passed away on March 9, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lee McGarrh, Sr. and Earline C. McGarrh. Survivors include his wife, Evelyn McGarrh; his children, Steven McGarrh, Miranda (David) Mitchell; Billy (Tammy) Brewer, and T.J. Ewing; a brother, Steve McGarrh (Cindy); 4 grandchildren, Jayden, Eva Clair, Taylin Grace, and...
Wallace Ramage
Mar 9, 2019
Wallace "Wally" Lee Ramage, age 74, lifelong Gulfport MS resident, proud Handsboro Boy, and loving family man, while surrounded by both of his brothers and his two children, peacefully passed away Saturday, March 9, 2019, in St. Louis MO. He was born May 26, 1944 to the late Russell and Laura Ramage. Wally is survived by his loving wife of...
Whitney Meyers
Mar 8, 2019
Whitney Meyers, age 84, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2019 in Gulfport. Mr. Whitney served for 26 years with the Untied States Navy as a Seabee. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Ada Credeur Meyers; brother, Sidney Meyers. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years. Rita Meyers; 2 sons, Kenneth Meyers (Carol)...
Nina Addis
Mar 8, 2019
Nina Addis, age 86, of Gulfport, passed away on March 8, 2019. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 274 Beauvoir Road, Biloxi served the family. Please click here to view the video tribute
Donna Boulware
Mar 8, 2019
Donna Lee Boulware, age 70 of Gulfport, passed away on March 8, 2019. Interment will be at 9:00 AM, Wednesday, March 13, 2019, at Biloxi National Cemetery. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Biloxi, is serving the family. Interment 9:00 am - 9:30 am Wednesday, March 13, 2019 Biloxi National Cemetery 400 Veterans Avenue Biloxi, Mississippi, United States 39531 Please click here...
Fred Ervin
Mar 8, 2019
Fred Edward Ervin, 85 of Creswell, NC, died Monday, March 4, 2019, at Vidant Chowan Hospital in Edenton. Born April 5, 1933 in Long Beach, Mississippi, he was the son of the late John Edward Ervin and Elizabeth Louise Bass Ervin and was preceded in death by his sister, Rose Marie Young. Fred was retired from the United States Army...
John Watson
Mar 7, 2019
John Zeb Watson, age 93, passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2019. John was raised in the Smoky Mountains of North Carolina by his parents, James and Emma, and was brother to Pearl, Ray, Margaret, and Mary. As the winds of war swept the world, John joined the Navy at a very early age and later relocated to Detroit, Michigan. ...
John Powers
Mar 7, 2019
John W. Powers age 58, of Biloxi, passed away on March 7, 2019, after a battle with cancer. Mr. Powers lived in Biloxi for over 30 years. He loved the New Orleans Saints. He was a loving son, brother, and uncle who will be missed by all. He was preceded in death by his father, Francis B. Powers; paternal grandparents,...
James Russell
Mar 7, 2019
James Richard Russell, age 82, of Long Beach, Mississippi passed away peacefully at his home, Thursday, March 7, 2019. Jim was born in Indianapolis, Indiana in 1936 and one of six children. Jim longed to travel and joined the United States Air Force upon high school graduation. His early travels took him to Keesler Air Force Base on the Mississippi...
Saul Tristan
Mar 7, 2019
Age 47, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2019. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Rd., Gulfport served the family. Please click here to view the video tribute
Edgar Symmes, Jr.
Mar 7, 2019
Edgar Poe Symmes, Jr., age 99, passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2019 at home with family. Ed was born in Tampa, FL. His Father was a manager of Dun & Bradstreet in Tampa until the depression, and his Mother was a school teacher. He had three sisters. Ed lived on Tampa Bay where he learned his love of fishing. ...
Maxine Blaize
Mar 7, 2019
Maxine Ann Aucoin Blaize, age 75, of Diamondhead, MS, passed away on March 7, 2019. She is preceded in death by her husband Edmond Blaize, Jr. and her parents Policar Aucoin and Marie Touchet Aucoin She is survived by her children Stephanie Meckert (John) of Houston, TX, Stacie Hastings (Todd) of Madisonville, LA, Amy DuFour (Damon) of Birmingham, AL, Gregg...
Lt. Switzer
Mar 7, 2019
Lt. Col. John W. Switzer (Ret.), age 94, passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2019 in Gulfport. Col. Switzer served 30 years as a United States Air Force Pilot. He was preceded in death by his wife, Angela "Babe" Switzer; parents, Calvin and Charlotte Taylor Switzer. He is survived by his children, John P. Switzer (Mitzi), Earl C. Switzer (Norma)...
Phyllis Cardy
Mar 6, 2019
Phyllis Ann Cardy, age 81 of Saucier, MS, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Wake and funeral services are pending. Phyllis was born May 18, 1937 in Dubuque, Iowa, first daughter of Clarence (Pete) and Mary (Davis) Ostrander. She married douglas Cardy on August 5, 1956. Phyllis moved south over 50 years ago. She was...
Jan Satchfield
Mar 5, 2019
Janice Leigh Satchfield, age 69, went to be with her Heavenly Father on March 5, 2019. Jan was preceded in death by her loving husband of 30 years, Al Satchfield; her mother, Naomi Fields; and her father, Bob Fields. She is survived by her older brother, Rod Fields (Karen); younger brother, Dick Fields (Kathy); 3 step-children, Bryan Satchfield (Kelly), Steve...
Annie Meyer
Mar 5, 2019
Annie Meyer, age 96, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at her home in DeLisle. A longtime resident of DeLisle, Annie is preceded in death by her husband, Edward J. Meyer; parents, O.L. and Alphonse Necaise; siblings, Gene, Leo, Beulah, Emma, Mable, Judson, and Esther; daughters, Joann, Linda, Sue and Jeanette. She is survived by her daughters, Elaine, Lorraine,...
Everett Busby
Mar 5, 2019
Everett Lee "Buzz" Busby, age 81, of Gulfport, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2019. Buzz was born to Truman and Myrtle Lizana Busby. He was preceded in death by his wife, Patsy Busby; his parents; and his brothers, Archie Busby and Arthur Ray Busby. He is survived by his wife, Maria C. Busby; children, Darryl Busby (Donna), Willard Busby...
Glen Estes
Mar 5, 2019
TSgt. Glen W. Estes, USAF Retired, age 89, of Gulfport, MS, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2019 in Gulfport. He served 20 years in the United States Air Force, serving during the Korean Conflict Era and Vietnam War Era. Glen also belonged to the VFW Post 2539 in Gulfport, MS. Glen is preceded in death by his parents Nancy...
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