OBITUARIES
Oscar Jordan
Jul 21, 2017
Oscar R. Jordan, 82, died Friday evening, July 21st, after succumbing to a lengthy illness. A well-known Coast attorney, he practiced law in Jackson County for 40 years and was the city attorney for Ocean Springs for 36 years after having served as the City Judge. Always ready with a new joke to tell, Jordan was popular among judges, lawyers,...
Raymond Terry
Jul 20, 2017
Raymond Terry, Jr., age 91 of Biloxi, MS passed away on July 20, 2017 at the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Gulfport, MS. Raymond was born December 29, 1925 in Biloxi to the late Raymond Terry, Sr. and Jessie Williams Terry. Raymond graduated from Biloxi High School in 1943 and subsequently joined the U.S. Navy where he served until 1946....
Annie Spikes
Jul 20, 2017
Annie Marie Spikes, 76, of Saucier, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2017 in Gulfport. Annie is survived by her children, David L. Harkey Sr., Micheal L. Harkey, Donna M. Busby and Dennis D. Spikes; and her 2 son-in-laws, Darryl E. Busby and Benny L. Matheny; her daughter-in-law, Barbara Harkey; her siblings, John D. Mitchell Jr., George E. Mitchell and Wanda...
James Kirby
Jul 19, 2017
James Thomas Kirby, 85, passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at home in Gulfport, MS surrounded by his family. JT, as he was affectionately known, was the son of the late John H. Kirby and Lou Ethel McDonald Kirby. Born on November 18, 1931, he graduated from Gulfport High School in 1950 where he was a letterman on both...
Barbara Queen
Jul 18, 2017
Barbara Jean Queen, 91, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2017 in Gulfport. Mrs. Queen was born November 16, 1925 in Centralia, IL. She married the love of her life, Howard K. Queen, Sr. on June 29, 1955. She was a beautician, who proudly opened Barb's Beauty Box on January 1, 1957. She was preceded in death by her husband,...
Marian Dobbins
Jul 18, 2017
Marian Burnedette Dobbins, 56, of Biloxi passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2017. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 274 Beauvior Road, Biloxi is serving the family. An online guestbook may be signed and memories shared at www.riemannfamily.com Please click here to view the video tribute
Joseph Lewis
Jul 18, 2017
Mr. Joseph Lewis, age 53, of Gulfport, passed away on July 18, 2017 in Gulfport, MS. He is preceded in death by his dad, Clinton Lewis and his brother, J.B. Lewis. He is survived by his mother, Ola Lewis, two daughters, Tiffany Taylor, Stephany Taylor; eight grandchildren. He was an avid fisherman and loved hot rods and racing. He spent...
Debra Cherota
Jul 17, 2017
Debra Foles Cherota, 58, of Biloxi, Mississippi passed away peacefully in her home in Gulfport on Monday July 17, 2017. Debra was born in Tuscaloosa, AL. She was preceded in death by her father, Clifford Sherman Foles. She is survived by her mother, Sally Jo Blankenbaker; her sisters, Connie Jo Little (Dexter) and Grace Elgin Billiot; her brother, John Sherman...
Genevieve Griffith
Jul 16, 2017
Genevieve "Genny" Griffith passed away Sunday, July 16, 2017 at Greenbriar Nursing Center. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Flossie Enlow; son, Larry Joseph; and a brother, Darrell Enlow. She is survived by her three sons, Charles R. Joseph of Biloxi, Mark M. (Debbie) Joseph of Gulfport and Timothy E. (Michelle) Joseph of Wiggins; a brother,...
David Cain
Jul 16, 2017
David Ashley Cain died July 16th 2017, with his family by his side, in Gulfport, Mississippi at Canon Hospice, at the age of 38. A beloved son, brother, uncle and devoted friend, David never failed to be there for his family, friends and community. Through his strength, courage and love, he was an example, a role model and inspiration to...
Gene Wise
Jul 16, 2017
Gene A. Wise, Sr., of Long Beach, MS, passed away July 16, 2017. He was born July 25, 1936, in Pass Christian, MS. Gene was a graduate of St. Joseph High School in Pass Christian, MS, and in his high school years, he was employed with The Daily Herald Newspaper (later known as the Sun Herald) delivering the newspaper to...
Shirley Willis
Jul 16, 2017
Shirley Ann Willis, age 77, of Saucier, passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2017. Mrs. Willis was born in Gulfport to Willie and Sedonia Barber. She loved country music and spending time outside, especially mowing the yard. She was a caregiver at heart, completely devoted to her family, and taught them to love and respect each other and work hard....
Roger Wood
Jul 15, 2017
It is with great sadness that the family of Roger Mitchel Wood Announces his passing after a long battle with cancer on Saturday, July 15, 2017 at the age of 52. Roger will lovingly be remember by the love of his life, Tonia and his children Anastasia Wood and Keghlea Wood of Long Beach, MS, Ashley Smith, Devon Smith and...
Charlene Moran
Jul 15, 2017
Charlene Mae Moran, 69, of Kiln, MS entered into the Heavenly Father Arms on Saturday, July 15, 2017 at her home. She was a cook at Dolly's Quick Stop for 20 years. Charlene was a loving Mother, Aunt, Sister and Friend. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Addie Necaise of Kiln, MS; son, Harrison P. Moran...
Richard Humphries
Jul 15, 2017
Richard Craig Humphries, 62, of Gulfport passed away Saturday, July 15, 2017. A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, July 27, 2017 at 2:30 p.m. in Biloxi National Cemetery. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Gulfport is serving the family. Service JUL 27. 02:30 PM - 02:45 PM Biloxi National Cemetery 400 Veterans Ave Biloxi, MS, US, 39531-2410 Interment Biloxi National Cemetery...
Frances Gillich
Jul 14, 2017
Frances Ann Gillich, 64, was called to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 14, 2017. She was surrounded by her closest family and friends at the time of her passing. Frances was a lifelong resident of Biloxi, MS. Strong willed and compassionate, she left an imprint on the hearts of those that knew her. Frances was...
Gerald Fountain
Jul 14, 2017
Gerald R. Fountain age 78, of Woolmarket, passed away on Friday, July 14, 2017 in Ocean Springs, MS. He was preceded in death by his parents, Chester and Jane Fountain; one brother, Donny Fountain; and one granddaughter, Crystal Fountain. He is survived by his children, Tina Calcote and her husband, Mark of Vancleave, MS, Michael Fountain and his wife, Debbie,...
Wanda Brown
Jul 14, 2017
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Martin deBie
Jul 14, 2017
Martin Servatius deBie, 67, of Pass Christian, passed away Friday, July 14, 2017. Mr. deBie is preceded in death by his parents, Martinus deBie and Adolphine Marie Elfride Hoyer deBie; and a sister, Johanna Els deBie. He is survived by his daughters; Marie deBie Labat and June deBie Brister; a brother, Peter Jack deBie, caretakers from 1994 to present, Harris...
Ronald Weatherly Sr.
Jul 13, 2017
Ronald L. Weatherly, Sr., passed away Thursday, July 13, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Vernon Weatherly and Helen Edith Bullen Weatherly; brothers, Purcell, Gale, Billy, Jimmy Lowry; sister, Vernell Higganson; grandson, Matthew Clark Weatherly. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Rose Madison Weatherly of Saucier; two daughters, Rhonda Bosarge (Anthony) of Saucier...
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