OBITUARIES
Nancy Webb
Oct 23, 2017
Nancy Jean Webb, 76, of Gulfport, MS and formerly of Nashville, TN, passed away on Monday, October 23, 2017 in Cincinnati, OH. She was a woman of strong faith who dedicated her life to her husband, children and family. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Nashville, TN and Gulf Gardens Baptist Church in Gulfport, MS. Mrs. Webb...
Sara Adams
Oct 23, 2017
Sara Frances "Fran" Adams, age 80, of Biloxi, passed away on October 23, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hugh B. and Ida Fink; her sisters, Edith Ward and Kate Baldwin. Survivors include her loving and dedicated husband of 61 years, Charles Adams; a daughter and son-in-law, Julie and Lynn Desporte; sisters-in-law, Jean Watson, Linda White and...
Barbara Rose
Oct 22, 2017
Barbara Louise "Barbie" Rose, age 47, of Ocean Springs, passed away on October 22, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jimmy Allen Rose and Elizabeth Annette Rose. She is survived by her son, Trevor Scott Rose of Ocean Springs; her five siblings, Jeffrey Scott Rose of Biloxi, Beverly Renee Jones of Richton, Diedra Sue Chapman of Orange,...
Dell Crossman
Oct 22, 2017
Dell Crossman, age 91, of Ocean Springs, passed away on October 22, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husbands, James Crossman, William Saunders, and Robert Jackman; a daughter, Delgene; and her parents, Eugenia Siegfried and James Dorflinger. She is survived by her children, Charles A. Compton, George A. Compton, Juanita Colvin, Catherine Ann Schuller, James M. Dalton, Robin...
Michael Phillips
Oct 21, 2017
Michael Keith Phillips, age 51, of Pass Christian, passed away on October 21, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Trescca Bailey Phillips and Mary Nell Stewart; and a sister, Sylvia Ellard. Survivors include his daughter, Heather Phillips; a step-daughter, Krystal Hall Jones; 3 sisters, Connie Ochsner, Jo Anne Holmes, and Sheryl Pinion; a granddaughter, Emma Noelle Hailey;...
Dorothy McCaffrey
Oct 21, 2017
Dorothy "Dottie" Stevens Allen McCaffrey, age 85, of Long Beach, passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2017. She retired from Long Beach Public Schools after 34 years in several capacities. She loved sports, especially high school football and the New Orleans Saints. She was an avid Race fan and was honored Saturday night at the Hattiesburg Speedway with a memorial...
Wilbur Daigle
Oct 21, 2017
Wilbur Joseph Daigle, age 86, of Long Beach passed away on October 21, 2017. The RIMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport, is serving the family and online condolences may be offered at www.riemannfamily. Please click here to view the video tribute
Sophia Myers
Oct 20, 2017
Sophia Ann Myers, our perfect, beautiful, sassy, 7 year old daughter, and the love and light of our lives, went to Jesus on October 20, 2017. Sophia died from Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG) brain cancer in the loving arms of her father and mother after an almost 8 month battle with this disease. Sophia had many nicknames, Baby Bug,...
Selena Dame
Oct 19, 2017
Selena Audrey Dame, age 12, of Kiln, passed away on October 19, 2017. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Margaret Audrey Dame; her grandfather, John Pierce, Sr.; her grandmother, Marguerite Ann Pierce; a cousin, Christian Pierce; and an aunt, Donna Marie Pierce. Left to cherish her memories are her parents, John and Jennifer Pierce; 3 brothers, Jack Pierce,...
Roland Mills
Oct 18, 2017
~~ Roland Dexter Mills, 84 of Vancleave, MS passed away peacefully at his home on October 18, 2017 in the company of his devoted daughter, katherine Shaver. An honored Navy veteran, consummate storyteller, skilled golfer, avid sports fan and proud father of five, he lived his life enthusiastically and was a fast friend to many. His life was marked by...
Patsy Farragut
Oct 18, 2017
~~Patsy R. Farragut, age 82, passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2017 in Gulfport. She is preceded in death by her husband, David G. Farragut, Sr.; parents, Agnel Louis Ladner and Virgie Ruddock Ladner; daughter, Kathy Allen Simpson; sisters, Gloria Harshbarger and Elaine Pavolini; brother, Norford Ladner. She is survived by her children, Debra Farragut-Edwards (Jack), David Farragut, Jr. (Camille) and...
Isabel Kate
Oct 17, 2017
Isabel "Connie" Kate, 92, formerly of Gulfport, passed to heavenly rest on Tuesday, October 17, 2017 in Texas. Connie was born in Hempstead, NY on Christmas Eve, 1924. She attended Iowa State University and graduated with a Marketing degree from New York University. She was a longtime resident of Gulfport, MS where she was a very successful real estate agent. ...
Kae Ward
Oct 16, 2017
Mrs. Kae Luan Ward, 81 of Diamondhead, passed away Monday, October 16, 2017, in Omaha, NE. Kae was born to Ted and Esther (Hodges) Elder on October 25, 1935. She attended Macomb High School where she met the love of her life, Gerald Ward. Her primary life goal was to have a happy family home. This life goal became reality...
Connie Cole
Oct 16, 2017
Constance Clara "Connie" Cole, age 67, of Long Beach, passed away on October 16, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Dolores Fennell; a sister, Geraldine Hammons; her father and mother-in-law, Gentry and Lucille Cole; and a niece, Mitzi Cole. Survivors include her husband, Bill "Chunky" Cole, her children, Ryan Cole and Christopher Cole; her siblings,...
Verna Walker
Oct 16, 2017
Adell, also known as Mama, Nanny, and Aunt Dell, was the second daughter of Marvin and Lois Ladner Head; was born February 5th, 1941 in Stone County MS. Adell was called home Monday, October 16th, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Adell married Desmond Rhea Walker of...
Richard George
Oct 15, 2017
Richard George, 81, passed away Sunday, October 15, 2017 in Collins, MS. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry George and Alma Rone George, brother, Harry George, Jr.; sister, Bernice Miles. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Christine P. George of Gulfport; daughter, Krystina Beiring of Hattiesburg; two sons, Richard W. George (Donna) of Hattiesburg...
Lorraine Powell
Oct 15, 2017
Lorraine Garcia Powell, age 60, passed away Sunday, October 15, 2017 surrounded by loved ones in Gulfport. She was a loving mother, devoted wife, faithful Christian, and friend to all cats. She had a big heart full of love and giving spirit that overflowed to everyone she met. Her smile was contagious and her laugh would always warm the soul....
Mildred Pavolini
Oct 15, 2017
Mildred Margaret Garriga Pavolini, age 71, and a lifelong resident of Pass Christian, MS, passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ulysses Garriga and Bertha Moran Garriga; her husband, Alphonse "Junior" Pavolini; and four brothers, James Garriga, Lehman Garriga, R.D. Garriga, and Franklin Garriga. She is survived by her three children; Phillip...
Marguerite Edwards
Oct 15, 2017
..passed away on October 15, 2015. A private graveside service will be held at Gulf Pines Memorial Gardens. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 19130 Commission Rd, Long Beach is serving the family. Please click here to view the video tribute
Carol Johnson
Oct 15, 2017
Carol "Gay" Johnson, age 74 and a resident of Gulfport passed away Sunday, October 15, 2017 in Gulfport. Gay left this world but will forever be in the hearts of those who knew her. She devoted her life to caring for her family, spreading sunshine, love, and laughter to all. She was an artist, loved music, and would be the...
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