OBITUARIES
Susan Pitre
Jan 20, 2017
Susan Blanchard Pitre, 73, died peacefully on January 20, 2017 surrounded by her loving husband and children. She was born on February 20, 1943 in Houma, Louisiana, the daughter of Felix (Doc) Blanchard and Vivian Tregre Blanchard. She was a native of Houma and resided in Gulfport, Mississippi for the last decade. Susan thoroughly enjoyed cooking and entertaining for family...
Kathleen Malone
Jan 20, 2017
Kathleen "Kassie" Simmons Malone, age 86, of Gulfport, MS went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 20, 2017. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Howard J. Malone; much-loved sister, Dona S. Brock; and her parents Donald Jackson Simmons and Eunice Kell Simmons. Mrs. Malone was born in Jackson, MS and spent her childhood in...
Cindy Krohn
Jan 19, 2017
Age 57, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2017. Arrangements are pending with RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Rd., Gulfport. www.riemannfamily.com. Please click here to view the video tribute
Edgar Lambert
Jan 19, 2017
Mr. Lambert passed away Thursday, January 19, 2017 in Gulfport. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport is serving the family. www.riemannfamily.com Please click here to view the video tribute
Phyllis Orr
Jan 19, 2017
Phyllis F. Orr, age 97, of Gulfport, passed away on January 19, 2017. She attended school at American University in Washington D.C. and Washington School of Secretaries and worked for the Federal Government as an administrator. She lived in the Washington D.C. area until 1974, when she moved to the Mississippi Gulf Coast. She was very active at Trinity Bible...
Karen Orrels
Jan 19, 2017
Karen Faye Perry Orrels, age 75, of Gulfport, passed away on January 19, 2017, at Keesler Medical Center, Biloxi, MS. She was preceded in death by her father, Worlie "Jack" Perry, her mother, Edith Jones, her step-father, Gerald Jones, and a brother, Gregory Perry. Survivors include her loving husband of 54 years, Melton Orrels, Sr., her children, Teresa Orrels Calcote-Biggs...
Judy Deen
Jan 18, 2017
Judy Ann Webb Morgan Deen, age 82, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents Frank Cyril Webb and Gladys Rachel Webb; her sister, Gillian Mary Melbourne; and her first husband, Vernon Morgan. Judy is survived by her loving husband of 17 years, Dr. Allen L. Deen, she will be forever missed; her children,...
Mary Thayer
Jan 18, 2017
Mary Elizabeth Michael Hall Thayer (better known as Liz to many) was born in Booneville, MS on December 24, 1938. She was a resident at the Boyington Nursing Center at the time of her death on January 18, 2017. As a teenager she moved with her mom from Booneville to Laurel, MS where she graduated from George S. Gardner High...
Mariea Thomson
Jan 18, 2017
Mariea 'Marlene' Thomson, age 69, of Gulfport, passed away on January 18, 2017. Mrs. Thomson was born to John Hubert and Lula Lotee Dearing Wright. She retired from her life's work at Fresenius Medical Care Dialysis and enjoyed shopping and computer games in her spare time. She will be remembered most for her love and dedication to her career and...
Colby Glasgow
Jan 18, 2017
Mr. Glasgow passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2017. He was sent from RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Rd, Gulfport to Crain Funeral Home in Franklinton, LA. Please click here to view the video tribute
Roland Waguespack
Jan 18, 2017
Roland Waguespack, age 84, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2017. He was the kindest and sweetest man that you would have ever met! He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Waguespack; very special friend, Mary Latino. He was survived by his daughter, Edie Tracey and husband David of Biloxi; 5 grandchildren, Megan, Madison, Olivia, Isabella, and Collin. A...
Mildred Desporte
Jan 17, 2017
Mildred Catherine Desporte, age 93, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest F. Desporte, her parents, Herman and Anna Hinkamp; her son, Michael P. Desporte; and her siblings. Mildred is survived by her son, Edward J. (Carolyn) Desporte; his children, Jason K. (Valerie) Desporte, Jason's children, Alyssa and Joshua, and David K....
Terry Broadus
Jan 17, 2017
Terry "Fat Rat" Allen Broadus, Jr., age 46, of Long Beach, passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 in Mobile, AL. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Bruna and Hattie Loper; paternal grandparents, Howard and Nettie Broadus; and one half-sister, Stacey Stevens. His survivors include his parents, Terry Allen Broadus, Sr., and his wife Cheryle, and Ann...
Charlotte Smith
Jan 16, 2017
She was born in Galveston, Texas to Fred Maury Hasselmeier, Sr. and Mattie Josephine Gaschen the youngest of 6 children and only girl. She met and married the love of her life, Raymond Francis Smith, Jr. in 1940. Soon after their marriage, the young family moved to Gulfport, MS where Charlotte would live until her death. Together, Charlotte and Raymond...
Sandra Bordeaux
Jan 16, 2017
Sandra "Sandy" Bordeaux, a longtime resident of Gulfport, Mississippi, entered eternal rest on Monday, January 16 at the age of 70. Her delicate heart, made stronger for many years by the love and joy of family, finally succumbed to the condition with which she was diagnosed in 2001. Sandy was a dedicated wife and mother, fun-loving grandmother and friend to...
Ronald Bogart
Jan 16, 2017
Ronald E. Bogart, age 81, of Diamondhead Mississippi, born August 24, 1935 in Toppenish, WA, passed away on January l6, at his home in Diamondhead after a long battle with lung cancer. Although he had been battling this disease for many years, the fight ended unexpectedly and suddenly. His wife of almost 56 years was with him at the time...
Winnell Herring
Jan 16, 2017
Winnell D. Herring, age 90, of Gulfport, passed away on January 16, 2017. She is preceded in death by her husband, Earl Herring; parents, JW and Judson Davidson; one son, George Herring; and her sister Jimmaleen Chandler. She is survived by her eight children, Judy Carver (John), James Herring, Joe Herring (Sue), Mary Jackson (Dennis), Janey Bradford (Bobby), William Herring...
Janice Patrick
Jan 15, 2017
Janice Elaine Patrick, 79, died Jan. 15, 2017. Private burial will be held at a later date by RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 13872 Lemoyne Blvd. at Washington Ave., Ocean Springs. Please click here to view the video tribute
Roger Richards
Jan 14, 2017
Roger Dale Richards, 57, passed away January 14, 2017. Private services will be held at a later date. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Rd., Gulfport served the family. Please click here to view the video tribute
Brig. Johnson
Jan 14, 2017
BG (RET) Robert G "Toobee" Johnson, age 75, of Saucier, passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2017, at home with his loving family at his side. A native of Smith County, Toobee was born to Opal and Barney Johnson. He graduated from Central High School, Jackson, MS, and concluded his civil education at Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS, and William...
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