OBITUARIES
Nicole Clodfelter
Oct 3, 2018
Nicole Jean Clodfelter, age 46 of Gautier, MS passed away Wednesday, October 3, 2018 in Gautier, MS. Nicole was a native of Fairfield, CA and moved to the Gulf Coast with her husband and children, working for the VA in Biloxi for over 10 years. Nicole loved to rescue bulldogs, as well many other animals. She had a passion for...
Partin Slade
Oct 3, 2018
Partin Slade, age 88, passed away on October 3, 2018 in Gulfport, MS. He is preceded in death by his wife, Jane Slade; one son, James David Slade; parents, Manuel and Ivanora Slade; and his siblings, Jerry, Manuel, Jr, Rovatine, Mike, Fred, and George. He is survived by his three children, Robert "Mike" Slade (Pam) of Lyman, Gary Partin Slade...
Frank Karpinsky
Oct 3, 2018
Frank R. Karpinsky, age 83, passed away on October 3, 2018 in Gulfport, MS. He was a resident of Long Beach. He is preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Helen Karpinsky. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Polly Kellar Karpinsky of Long Beach; three children, Lynne Hart (Lavaughn) of Brewton, AL, Laura Dion (Greg) of...
Ernestine Lee
Oct 3, 2018
Ernestine Graves Lee, age 81, passed away on October 3, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon R. Lee; her parents, John and Ruby Graves; two sisters, Joyce Deen, Claudell Eaton; and a brother, M. L. Graves. She is survived by her two children, Clay Lee of Saucier, Jill Ladner (Louis) of Gulfport; three grandchildren, Gordon White...
Daryl Thomas
Oct 2, 2018
Daryl C. Thomas, age 47, of Gulfport, passed away on October 2, 2018. Daryl is survived by his mother, Ruthie Thomas; siblings, James Thomas (Irma), Wayburn Thomas, Marie Bateast (David), Autherine "Renee" Saucier (Tellias), Lauretta Amegbletor (Duncan, Sr.), Sherrie Taylor (Raymont), Sheila Nicholson (Spencer, Sr.), and Tehdra Green (Edmore); and a host of nieces, nephews, and extended family. Funeral services...
Jacquelyn Southerland
Oct 2, 2018
Jacquelyn Leigh Bourgeois Southerland, age 66 of Plano, TX, born and raised in Gulfport, passed away on Tuesday, October 2, 2018. She was preceded in death by her father, Jack Leroy Bourgeois; and her son, William Robert Southerland, Jr. Jacquelyn is survived by her husband of 43 years, Bill Southerland; mother, Nell Bourgeois; children, Marisa Southerland Jaroszewski (Jay), Jack Wesley...
Virdie Hansen
Oct 2, 2018
Virdie Louise Hansen, a resident of Gulfport since 1970, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 2. She was almost 88 years old. Born at home in Atlantic City, N.J., to Virdie Louise Carson and Dr. F. Rolfe Westney, she attended school in Philadelphia but spent summers at The Benton, a family-owned hotel near the boardwalk in Atlantic City. In 1948, she graduated...
George Taylor
Oct 1, 2018
George J. Taylor, age 95 of Biloxi, peacefully entered heaven's pearly gates on October 1, 2018. He will forever be admired for modeling a life that radiated dignity, respect, and honor. His life is a living testament of an admirable man who dearly loved God, his country, wife, and his family. George was born on July 12, 1923. He graduated...
Freddie Fretwell
Oct 1, 2018
Freddie Lee Fretwell, age 67, a native of Russellville, AL WACO, and a resident of Gulfport, passed away on October 1, 2018. Freddie is survived by his parents, William Fretwell and Gertie Fretwell Mayfield; his children, David Lee Fretwell, Chris Lee Fretwell, Sarah Lacy Wright, Paul Herston, Matt Herston, and Michael Herston; grandchildren, Sara Jane Fretwell, Lexi Ann Fretwell, Hadlle...
Scott Brady
Oct 1, 2018
Scott Randy Brady, age 59 of Long Beach, passed away on October 1, 2018. He was preceded in death by his father, Clemens Wallace Brady; his mother, Dorothy Ann Brady; and a brother, Gordon Ray Brady. Scott is survived by brothers, Michael A. Brady of Gulfport and Timothy W. Brady of Biloxi; his sisters, Brenda A. Roessling of Gulfport, Mary...
Jere Hayward
Oct 1, 2018
Jere Peterson Hayward, age 83, and a resident of Long Beach, passed away on Monday, October 1, 2018 at Memorial Hospital of Gulfport. She is preceded in death by her mother, Theo Evenson and step-father, Clarence "Eve" Evenson; and her husband, Robert "Bob" Hayward. She is survived by her three children, Robert Hayward (Wendy) of Gulfport, Kathy Kleppner (Tim) of...
Ronald Beaver
Sep 30, 2018
Mr. Beaver, age 77, a long-time resident of Gulfport MS, passed away on the 30th of September 2018 surrounded by his loving family. During Ron's life he served with honor in the Marine Corp, US Navy (retired), Masons, Scottish Rite, and in his church. Growing up in Turtle Town TN, he learned the love of guns and the value of...
Florence McCullough
Sep 30, 2018
Florence McCullough, known as Flo, passed away and into the arms of our Lord and Savior on September 30, 2018, at the age of 92. A lifelong resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast, she loved life, as well as family. She cherished time spent with each of her family members. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie McCullough;...
John Switzer
Sep 30, 2018
John Austin Switzer, age 85, of Ocean Springs passed away peacefully on September 30, 2018, surrounded by family. He attended Notre Dame High School in Biloxi where he was a member of the band. He later attended Biloxi High School, from which he graduated, and he was also a member of the Biloxi High School Band. He then attended USM...
Betty Brewer
Sep 30, 2018
Betty Jo Brewer, 74, of Gulfport, passed away Sunday, September 30, 2018. Mrs. Brewer was a life-long resident of the MS Gulf Coast and she was a housewife and dedicated to her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Wesley Brewer; her son, Todd Brewer; her parents, G.W. and Lucille Braswell; and her sisters, Patricia Aborn and...
Tammy Hayward
Sep 29, 2018
Tammy Louise Hayward, age 57 of Long Beach, passed away on September 29, 2018. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 19130 Commission Road, Long Beach, MS, is serving the family. Please click here to view the video tribute
Mary Singer
Sep 29, 2018
Mary Lou Singer, 72, of Gulfport, passed away Saturday September 29, 2018. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME 11280 Three Rivers Rd Gulfport is serving the family.www.riemannfamily.com Please click here to view the video tribute
Maurice Necaise Sr.
Sep 29, 2018
Maurice "Lamar" Necaise, Sr., age 79, of Kiln, passed away on September 29, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Floren Joseph Necaise and Elder Josephine Shiyou Necaise; a daughter, Gidget Ann Necaise; siblings, Everette Necaise, Laverne Necaise, Bernice Necaise, Doris Necaise, Douglas Necaise, and 2 infant sisters. Survivors include his wife, Lennette Moran Necaise; Vickie Lennette Necaise...
Neal Stone
Sep 29, 2018
MSgt Neal W. Stone, U.S. Army, Ret, age 87, of Gulfport, passed away on September 29, 2018. Neal was born in Cordova, Alabama and grew up in Gadsden, Alabama where he was an Honor Student at Gadsden High School. He served in the U.S. Army for 20 years, from May 14, 1951 until November 31, 1971where he retire as a...
Catherine Sucharsky
Sep 28, 2018
Catherine May Sucharsky, age 90, of Ocean Springs, passed away on September 28, 2018. Visitation from 8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Monday, October 8, 2018 at RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 274 Beauvoir Road, Biloxi. Graveside Service at 9:00 a.m., Biloxi National Cemetery. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.riemannfamily.com Visitation 8:00 am - 8:30 am Monday, October 8, 2018...
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