OBITUARIES
Mary Sanchez
Apr 4, 2017
Mary S. Sanchez, of Biloxi, passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2017 in Biloxi, MS. She was born on September 25, 1936 in Kerrville, TX. She enjoyed traveling in her spare time. She is preceded in death by parents, Florin Sanchez and Francisca Sanchez. She is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Jose Sanchez of Biloxi; two children,...
Virginia Pitts
Apr 4, 2017
Virginia Norton Pitts of Long Beach, MS, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at the age of 91 in Newton, MS. She was born on July 21, 1925 to Thomas Jesse Norton and Mary Etta Norton. Mrs. Pitts was a member of First Baptist Church of Long Beach. She was employed at Naval Construction Battalion Center in Gulfport, MS for...
Dorothy Martin
Apr 3, 2017
Dorothy "DD" Lee Martin, 87 and a resident of Laurel, died Monday, April 3, 2017 at Canon Hospice in Gulfport. Ms. Martin was a native of Pass Christian. She retired as a Registered Nurse and attended the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Laurel. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elijah and Victorine Martin; sisters, Dolenia Ladner, Evelyn Hasty...
Katherine Moran
Apr 3, 2017
Katherine "Kathy" Moran, age 74, passed away Monday, April 3, 2017 in Gulfport. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilbur Downing and Dorothy Saucier Downing; brother, Buddy Downing. She is survived by her husband of 42 years Huey "Peewee" Moran of Pass Christian; daughter, Pam Eller (Ron) of Kiln; 7 grandchildren, Jessica Hoda, Brandon Hoda, Crystal Allen, Amanda...
William Stafford
Apr 1, 2017
William Monroe "Beav" Stafford Jr., age 54, passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2017 in Huntsville, AL. He was preceded in death by his mother, Myrtle Gray. Bill Jr. "Beav" is survived by his father, William Stafford Sr. and his step-mother, Betty Trammel Stafford of Gulfport; his sisters, Donna Stafford Meyer, Candy Newman, and Robin Gray; and his aunts and...
Richard Fields
Apr 1, 2017
Age 69, passed away Saturday, April 1, 2017. For information please call RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Rd., Gulfport at 228-539-9800. www.riemannfamily.com Please click here to view the video tribute
Glenna LosKamp
Mar 31, 2017
Glenna Faye Hall LosKamp, 85, passed away March 31, 2017. She was a third-generation resident of Gulfport, Mississippi, where she was born July 23, 1931 to John Fort and Gladys Conn Hall. She attended Gulfport High School and Gulf Park College. Glenna invested in the Gulfport community by working as a legal secretary, raising a family, and serving in various...
James Henley
Mar 31, 2017
James Irvin Henley passed away on March 31, 2017 in Wiggins, MS. He was born on January 14, 1946 in Wiggins, MS to William and Lizzie Henley. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Alvin Henley and Lizzie Mae Henley; and his brother, Jerry Leigh Henley. He is survived by his sister, Georgia Ann Henley; brother, Milton D....
Virginia Clark
Mar 31, 2017
Virginia Ruth Clark, 83, passed away March 31, 2017 in Biloxi. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 274 Beauvoir Road, Biloxi is serving the family. www.riemannfamiy.com Please click here to view the video tribute
Kimberly Albritton
Mar 29, 2017
Heaven gained a beautiful angel, Kimberly Ann Albritton on March 29, 2017. Born on November 1, 1978 to Kay Breal Albritton and Jimmie Albritton, Sr., sister to Jimmie Albritton, Jr. (Brande) and Tracy Albritton (Kelly), aunt to Morgan, Holten, and Nolan, she is also survived by a host of loving family and friends. To know her was to love her....
Sarah Reaves
Mar 29, 2017
Sarah Elizabeth Hand Reaves, age 52, passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2017. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Warren Seal and Dorothy Burris Seal; and her stepfather, Sam Jones. Sarah is survived by her parents, Judith Seal Jones of Gulfport and James William Hand; her children, Kandice Bass, Justin David McKinley, and Sabin Elizabeth Gentry; her aunt, Rebecca...
Judith Pruitt
Mar 29, 2017
Judith Ann "Judy" Pruitt, age 66, of D' Iberville, passed away on March 29, 2017 in Ocean Springs, MS. She was born on May 10, 1950 in Downers Grove, Illinois. She enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family. She is preceded in death by her parents, Bernard Boshonig and Dorothy Greene. She is survived by her loving husband of...
Daniel Lee
Mar 29, 2017
Age 28, passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2017. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 13872 Lemoyne Blvd at Washington Ave, Ocean Springs is serving the family. Please click here to view the video tribute
Ty Ezelle
Mar 29, 2017
Ty Ezelle, 49, went home to God on March 29, 2017. He was a loving and devoted husband, father and son. He will be missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his father, Robert Ezelle, Sr. of Gulfport and his mother, Carol Ezelle of Seminary. He also left behind his wife, Jennifer; and his two children: son,...
Frank Overlaur
Mar 29, 2017
Retired Master Sgt. Frank J. Overlaur, age 76 passed away on Wednesday, March 29th. Frank, a native of Allentown, PA, has been a resident of Gulfport, MS since 1976. Frank is a decorated veteran of the US Air Force having served for over 21 years and 2 tours during the Vietnam Conflict. He was awarded the AF Outstanding Unit Award...
Visitacion Tirasol
Mar 28, 2017
Visitacion "Nanay" Tirasol, age 97, of Biloxi, passed away on March 28, 2017 in Biloxi. She was known for her love of fishing and shrimping. She was born on January 28, 1920 in the Philippines and moved to the United States on November 27, 1975. She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her children, Teresita...
Mary Ladner
Mar 28, 2017
Mary Francis Ladner, age 82, of Pass Christian, passed away on March 28, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph E. Ladner; a son, Timothy Ladner; her parents, Randolph and Winnie Ladner; 6 brothers, Rudolph Ladner, Rudy Ladner, Laverne Ladner, Levance Ladner, Burnell, and Harry Ladner; 2 sisters, Ruby Brady and Alverta Cuevas; 3 grandchildren, Melissa Johnson,...
Melvin Hickman
Mar 28, 2017
Melvin Lee Hickman, age 64, of Saucier, passed away, Tuesday, March 28, 2017. He was born October 16, 1952 in Gulfport, MS. He was preceded in death by his parents, Talmon and Mary Hickman; his sister, Brenda Crawford; his daughter, Angela Hickman; his granddaughter, Alyssa Nichole Reeder; and his grandson, Phillip Edward Grissom. Melvin is survived by his wife of...
Jerry Combs
Mar 28, 2017
Jerry Lee Combs, age 67, of Gulfport, passed away on March 28, 2017 in Gulfport. Jerry was a special education teacher in the Harrison County School District. He loved golfing and spending time with his family. He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother John Combs. He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Nancy...
Anthony I
Mar 28, 2017
Anthony Joseph Peterson, 79, passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2017. Mr. Peterson was a native of the Delisle Community in Harrison County and has resided in Long Beach since 1972. He was a graduate of Pass Christian High School, and received both his Bachelor of Science and Master in Civil Engineering from Mississippi State University. Mr. Peterson served in the...
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