OBITUARIES
Eva Dern
Dec 20, 2017
Eva Ruth Dern, Memaw, age 82, formerly of Tifton, Georgia passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2017. She was a graduate of Blackshear High School in 1953. She later graduated from San Jose College for Medical Dental Assistance. She spent many years giving back to her community under Dr. Annie Taylor at Coastal Family Health Center. Her talents were many. She...
Keith Stephens
Dec 20, 2017
Keith W. Stephens, 59 of Biloxi, went to be with his Lord on December 20, 2017. He served his Lord throughout his life through several local churches of various denominations. Keith was born in Biloxi, Mississippi on June 13, 1958 and lived most of his life in Biloxi. He graduated from Biloxi High School in 1976 and later achieved a...
Harry LeRoy
Dec 20, 2017
Harry D. LeRoy was born August 9, 1927, in Chicago, Illinois, and left this life on December 20, 2017, at the age of 90. Harry was preceded in death by his youngest son, Daniel LeRoy; his parents, Daniel and Agnes LeRoy; and his sister, Caryl LeRoy. Harry is survived by his wife of 65 years, Dixie C. LeRoy; his daughter,...
Martha Breckley
Dec 20, 2017
Martha D. Breckley, 72, of Diamondhead, passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at her residence. Mrs. Breckley was a native of Pennsylvania and New Jersey and has been a resident of Diamondhead. She had a high school GED. She was a former waitress at Waffle House in Bay St. Louis. She loved to read and watch some of her favorite...
Richard McCoy
Dec 19, 2017
Richard Carlisle McCoy, age 69, Gulfport, passed away on December 19, 2017. Richard was born in Gulfport and served in the Air National Guard and then in the United States Army Reserve for over 20 years. After his military career, he worked at the Biloxi VA as a nurse and was a dedicated and hard-working man. He enjoyed woodworking and...
Charles Etheredge
Dec 19, 2017
Charles Euel Etheredge, 76 years old, of Biloxi, Mississippi, stepped into heaven to be with the Lord December 19, 2017, because Jesus stepped onto this earth to pave the way to heaven for us, so when we pass we can go directly to heaven. The funeral service will be held at 9:45 a.m. on Friday, December 22, 2017 at RIEMANN...
Olen Lee
Dec 19, 2017
Olen Wayne Lee, 63 of Carriere, passes away on Tuesday, December 19,2017. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport, is serving the family. An online guest book may be signed and memories shared at www.riemannfamily.com Please click here to view the video tribute
Hubert Tims
Dec 19, 2017
In the late night hours of Tuesday, December 19th, 2017, Mississippi lost a quiet, compassionate, American patriot after a long, hard-fought battle with cancer. Hubert Hillman "Top" Tims, 82, lived 50 years in the small St. Martin community outside of Ocean Springs. A native of Petal, Mississippi and son of Pius G. and Ruth Gaylor Tims, Master Sergeant Tims retired...
Jeanne Baker
Dec 19, 2017
Jeanne Marie Baker, age 57, passed away on December 19, 2017. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, is serving the family. An online guest book may be signed and memories shared at www.riemannfamily.com Please click here to view the video tribute
Betty Franke
Dec 18, 2017
Betty Joyce "Granny" Franke, age 84 passed away December 18, 2017 in Gulfport. She graduated from Murphy High School in Mobile, AL. She enjoyed dancing with her husband, cooking, canning, fishing, gardening, crocheting, quilting, and sitting in her back yard. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gaston L. Ory, Sr. and Veronica Lizana Ory; husband, Carl W. Franke,...
Joan Stevens
Dec 18, 2017
Joan Stevens, 82 of Long Beach, passed away on December 18, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arlie Stevens; In-laws, Mr. and Mrs. Arlie Francis Stevens; mother, Josephine Quintal. She is survived her children, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stevens, Sr., John Stevens, Rodney Stevens and Rhonda Stevens; sister, Lenora Winiford; grandchildren, Chad Dillingham, Robert Stevens, Jr., Jennifer...
Mary Martin
Dec 18, 2017
Mary K. "Kathy" Martin, age, 67, resident of Biloxi, MS, passed away on Monday, December 18, 2017. She is a beloved wife, mother, nanny, sister, aunt, and friends to so so many. Her spunky, sassy attitude with her "matter of fact" responses will be missed by so many. She prayed before every meal she ate, for herself, family, friends, and...
Margaret Dubuisson
Dec 17, 2017
Margaret Jane Dubuisson, age 86, of Gulfport, passed away on December 17, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alphonse B. and Edna Pipkin Dubuisson. She was born in Picayune and lived in Lakeshore, Kiln, Bay St. Louis where she was Salutatorian of her graduating class of 1948, and moved to Gulfport on August 1, 1954. She worked...
Vicky Desmond
Dec 17, 2017
Vicky Leigh Desmond, age 50, was welcomed with open arms by her beloved Papa GiGi and by her two brothers, Randy and Rick "Buddy" Truitt to greet her heavenly father. Vicky grew up in Greenwood, MS and lived her adulthood in Gulfport, MS. She worked at the Isle of Capri Casino for 19 years. She was also preceded in death...
Leland Ladner, Sr.
Dec 16, 2017
Leland Louis Ladner, Sr., age 84, of Gulfport, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 16, 2017. He was born on August 25, 1933 at home in the Fenton/Dedeaux Community to Lovic and Clara Ladner. He was the eldest of six children. Leland served in the US Air Force for 21 years where he was an electronics...
Karen Patterson
Dec 16, 2017
Karen Leigh Patterson, age 55, of Biloxi, Mississippi passed away surrounded by her family and close friends on December 16, 2017 at Ocean Springs Hospital. Karen was born in Orlando, Florida in 1962. She resided in Biloxi the majority of her life. She was a Biloxi High School graduate in 1980 where she graduated with Honors. She went on to...
Tommy White
Dec 16, 2017
Tommy White, age 79, of Gulfport, MS, passed away Saturday, December 16, 2017, at his residence. Tommy will be remembered by many as a retired Senior Chief in the United States Navy. Tommy served our country from May 1956 until May 1980. He served three tours of duty in South Vietnam and retired from the City of Gulfport Water Department...
Ruby Anderson
Dec 16, 2017
Ruby Templeton Anderson, age 95, passed away Saturday, December 16, 2017. Ruby was always a bright star. She was named Ruby Jewel Templeton by her parents, Beatrice & Nathan Henry Templeton in Louisville, MS, where she was born. She married the love of her life Edward H. Anderson while attending MSU. They were married for 73 years. Mrs. Anderson spent...
Patricia Vickers
Dec 15, 2017
Patricia G. Vickers, age 79, of Gulfport, passed away on December 15, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, James R. "JR" Brothers; a son, James R. "Jim" Brothers, Jr.; her parents; and 10 siblings. Survivors include her children, Deborah Bowen (Glenn "Bo"), Susan Stirling (Tim), and Dianne Karrer (Joe Ables); 2 siblings, Jack Greene and Richard Greene;...
Mildred Thomas
Dec 15, 2017
Mildred F. Thomas, age 78, of Perkinston, passed away on December 15, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sherman Thomas; a son, Steven Thomas; her parents, Estal and Maudie Arrowood; brother, Charles Arrowood; 2 sisters, Carol Husley and Bonnie Arrowood; and a granddaughter, Erica Childress. Survivors include her children, David Thomas (Lisa), Leisa Childress (Danny), and Eddie...
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