OBITUARIES
Russell Ashworth
Nov 29, 2017
~~Russell Ashworth, age 57, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2017 in Gulfport. He was preceded in death by his parents, Russell Ashworth and Lelia Moran Morgan; son, Russell Herbert Stone; sister, Barbara Hardell. He is survived by his wife, Tilly Ashworth of Gulfport; daughter, Crystal Ely (Melvin) of Vancleave; son, Brian Ashworth (Breanna) of Rome, GA; step-daughter, Mal Gregory (Keith)...
Rita Dyer
Nov 29, 2017
Rita Frances Dyer, US Army Major, Retired, age 70, resident of Ocean Springs, was called home on November 29, 2017 in Ocean Springs, MS. Rita served in the US Army in Active Duty for four years and Army Reserve for 18 years, during which she served as a registered nurse at the VA Medical System. She retired after 25 years...
Charley Allen
Nov 29, 2017
Charley "Bill" Allen, age 84, passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2017 in Gulfport. Mr. Allen served in the USAF for 22 years as an Air Traffic Controller, retiring as a MSGT at Keesler AFB in 1976. He received an exemplary service award in 1962, the Keesler AFB "TOPS" individual safety award in 1971, and the Air Force Commendation medal in...
Barbara Lee
Nov 29, 2017
Barbara Carpenter Lee, age 70, of Gulfport, passed away on November 29, 2017. She was welcomed Home by her father, Donald Carpenter; and her brother, Donnie Carpenter. Survivors include her husband, Ronnie Lee; her mother, Edith Carpenter; her children, David Cospelich (Kelly), and Anthony Hale (Carol); a sister, Debbie Cole (Bobby); nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Mrs. Lee enjoyed trail...
Kathleen Carboni
Nov 28, 2017
Kathleen O'Rourke Carboni, age 71, of Pass Christian, passed away November 28, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Justin Henry and Rita Rhea Lay O'Rourke; and her brother, Justin Henry O'Rourke, Jr. Kathleen is survived by her husband of 49 years, Shava Joseph Carboni, Jr.; her children, Stephen Joseph Carboni (Brandie Lynn Carboni) and David Henry Carboni...
Eula Hawkins
Nov 27, 2017
Eula Rushing Hawkins, age 91, of Pass Christian, passed away on November 27, 2017 just shy of her 92nd birthday. She was preceded in death by her son, Bruce Daryl Hawkins; her parents, Zachary Calvin Rushing and Sarah Johnson Rushing; and 7 siblings. Survivors include her children, Alan Wayne (Lori) Hawkins and Saundra Renae Bolden; her grandchildren, Rene (Kelly) Crousillac,...
Bennett Smith
Nov 27, 2017
Bennett Lee Smith, age 60, of Biloxi, passed away on Monday, November 27, 2017. Ben was born in Albany, Georgia to Donal and Betty Jo Cauley Smith. He served his country in the United States Army and the United States Navy. He worked as a carpenter for the Civil Service for 10 years before medically retiring. He enjoyed being on...
Renukaben Patel
Nov 27, 2017
RENUKA (DOLLY) INDRAJIT PATEL, 58 years old of Chicago, Illinois passed away on November 27th, 2017 in Gulfport, Mississippi. Dolly was born in Mehsana, India to Satish and Sushila Patel on November 28th, 1959. She attended high school and college in Mehsana and married at the age of 22. Her devoted husband, Indrajit Patel stood by her side at 22...
Betty Brown
Nov 26, 2017
Just nine days before her 90th birthday, on November 26, 2017, Betty Ann Dover Brown of Gulfport danced away from this world to a new venue in Heaven. Betty made her debut on December 5, 1927, in Irving, Kentucky, and later moved with her family to Montgomery, Alabama, where she spent countless hours in the spotlight, dancing and acting. Following...
Mildred Lawson
Nov 26, 2017
Mildred G. Lawson, age 97, passed away on November 26, 2017 in Gulfport, MS. She is preceded in death by her husband, James H. Lawson; son, John Michael Webb; and her parents Hugh and Juliet Gillogly. She is survived by her daughters, Janice Anne Lawson Herrington (Murphy) Tulsa, OK, Mary Dee Lawson Benton (Charles) of Biloxi; seven grandchildren, Scoti Lucas,...
Pamela Doster
Nov 25, 2017
Pamela Gayle Franks Doster passed away peacefully on November 25, 2017, with her loving family by her side. Pam was born on December 7, 1961 in Alexandria, Louisiana and was raised in Pineville, Louisiana. Pam received her undergraduate degree from Louisiana College and her Master's degree from Louisiana Tech. Her career was spent in the healthcare technology industry. She loved...
Michael Shavers
Nov 25, 2017
Michael W. Shavers, 63, was called home November 25, 2017. The family would like to thank Gulfport Care Center and staff, and Garden Park Hospital for the wonderful care they provided for our brother. He is preceded in death by his mother and father, Laura Chiniche and William D. (Sonny) Shavers, and a sister, Paula Gail Shavers; a niece, Cassandra...
Robert Aulds
Nov 25, 2017
Robert Stanley Aulds, age 67, of Gulfport, passed away on November 25, 2017 in Gulfport, MS. He is survived by his wife Jill Aulds of Gulfport; children, Robert Aulds of Wiggins, Dana Aulds Roan Beeson of Pass Christian; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and one brother, Byron Aulds, of Texas. Robert was a master mechanic for many years and a self-taught...
Joseph MacMillan
Nov 24, 2017
Mr. Joseph MacMillan, age 91, passed away on Friday, November 24, 2017 in Bay Saint Louis, MS. He was a resident of Diamondhead and a native of Elgin, Scotland. He served five years in the Royal British Navy and worked as a Field Superintendent for Holcroft Engineering in Livonia Michigan. He is preceded in death by his parents, Christina and...
Carlos Faul, Sr.
Nov 24, 2017
Carlos Ashley Faul Sr., 77, went home to his Lord and Savior on Friday November 24th, 2017, while surrounded by his loved ones, near and far, in Gulfport. Carlos was born and reared in Gulfport. He started a family, rearing his three beloved sons, with his wife of 51 years Zenobia Faul. In his professional career Carlos dedicated his life...
Donna Thomas
Nov 24, 2017
Age 73, passed away Friday, November 24, 2017. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Rd., Gulfport served the family. Please click here to view the video tribute
Lucy Bickham
Nov 24, 2017
~GULFPORT, MS Lucy Lee Prine Bickham was born on December 23, 1925 in Hub, Marion County, MS and passed away on November 24, 2017 in Gulfport. She was preceded in death by her parents Robert Prine and Elizabeth Tyner Prine. She is survived by her son Tommy Wayne Bickham of Mobile, AL; her granddaughter Kimberly Bickham Baggett (John, deceased) of...
Mary Hoda
Nov 23, 2017
~~Mary Lou "Jolly" Hoda, age 86, went home to her Savior Thursday, November 23, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, and a grandson. She is survived by her husband of twenty years, Nathan Hoda; her two sons, Jay Dillon(Nuning) and Pat Dillon(Margo); her daughter, Joni Clack; her brother, Sonny Harper(Karen); her two sisters, Joyce Harper...
Sue Rouse
Nov 23, 2017
Sue Sumrall Rouse, age 72, passed away, Thursday, November 23, 2017. Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 2, 2017 begining at 1:00pm until the funreral service at 3:00pm, both at RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Rd., Gulfport. Burial will follow at Finley Cemetery. Visitation 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Saturday, December 2, 2017 Riemann Family Funeral Home-...
Ralph Lopes
Nov 23, 2017
Ralph Warren Lopes, 68 of Kiln, MS passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2017. The RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers, MS 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
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