OBITUARIES
Ernest Donald "Panko" Norris
Oct 8, 2016
Ernest Donald ""Panko"" Norris, age 92, passed away after a brief illness at St. Joseph Hospice on Saturday, October 8, 2016. He worked at America Linen, Hancock Bank and he was a volunteer at Gulfport Memorial Hospital and a member of St. Therese Catholic Church.He was preceded in death by his parents, Annie and Ernest Norris of Pass Christian; a...
Roland William Sheldon
Oct 8, 2016
Roland William Sheldon, age 80, a resident of Vancleave, passed away Saturday, October 8, 2016 in Gulfport.RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 13872 Lemoyne Boulevard at Washington Avenue, Ocean Springs is serving the family.
John 'Ric"" Baylis
Oct 8, 2016
John ""Ric"" Baylis, age 64, of Saucier, passed away on October 8, 2016.He was preceded in death by his parents, George ""Rudy"" Baylis and Peggy Joyce Baylis.Survivors include his children, Jamie Baylis, John (Natalie) Baylis, Isaac Baylis, and Aaron Baylis, a sister, Janet Watts, 3 grandchildren, Blayne Patrick, Abigail Baylis, and Evelyn Baylis, his lifelong friend and cousin, Bill Stamps,...
Joyce Elaine Sandras
Oct 8, 2016
Joyce Elaine Sandras, 84, passed away Saturday, October 8, 2016 in Pass Christian.Mrs. Sandras was preceded in death by her parents, Lionel and Dorothy Holley; and her brother, Dr. Lionel Holley.She is survived by her husband of 57 years, James Sandras; her 4 children, Jim, Kim, Johnny and Joni; and her 8 grandchildren.Friends are invited to join the Sandras family...
Judy Woods Parish
Oct 8, 2016
Judy Woods Parish, age 63, a lifelong resident of Lyman, passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2016, in Gulfport.Judy worked for the Harrison County School System in various roles and was a member of Michael Memorial Baptist Church.She was preceded in death by her father, John M. Woods.She is survived by her mother, Joan Woods of Gulfport; children, Billy Wayne...
Sharon Alexander Moore
Oct 8, 2016
Sharon Lavern Moore, age 68, of Gulfport, passed away on October 8, 2016.Survivors include her children, Brian (Lisa) Franks, Keith (Michelle) Franks, Brad (Liz) Franks, and Chad Franks, 2 sisters, Diane Streets and Paula Davis, a brother, Warren Alexander, 12 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and other relatives and friends. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday at 4 pm in...
Charles A. Russ III
Oct 7, 2016
Charles A. Russ, III, age 86, passed away Friday, October 7, 2016 in Gulfport. He graduated from Long Beach High School and from Perkinston Junior College where he played football; he then went on to graduate from Mississippi State University. He was an owner of the Saw Mill in Pearlington, served on the Board of Supervisors for Hancock County, President...
Anne Juanita Warren
Oct 7, 2016
age 79, passed away Friday, October 7, 2016 in Gulfport. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Rd. Gulfport is serving the family.
Eugene William "Sonny" Cole
Oct 7, 2016
Mr. Eugene William ""Sonny"" Cole, Jr., age 71, of Gulfport, passed away on October 7, 2016 in Ocean Springs, MS. Mr. Cole was a graduate from the Kern School in Pass Christian, served in the US Army Reserves for 7 years, and owned and operated Cole's Ace Hardware and Screen Shop. He was recognized for his patriotism and he enjoyed...
Christopher H. Skaggs
Oct 7, 2016
Christopher H. Skaggs, age 59, passed away October 7, 2016.He was preceded in death by his parents, Minnfee Skaggs and Mable Conley Skaggs; and his son, Steven Skaggs.Chris is survived by his wife, Denise Skaggs; his daughter, Tiffany Nichole Woods; his siblings, Diana (Jack) Dean of Lexington, KY, Darlene (Tom) Marshall of Mooresville, NC, Deloris (Eddie) Huff of Winchester, KY,...
James Edward Walker
Oct 7, 2016
James Edward Walker, age 65, of Vancleave, passed away on October 7, 2016.He was preceded in death by his parents, Jerry ""Pete"" Walker, Sr. and Eva C. Walker, and a brother, Jerry E. Walker, Jr., and his beloved pet ""Sassy.""Survivors include his loving wife of 39 years, Theresa ""Terrie"" Walker, a daughter, Michelle Walker (Brian) Oliver, 2 sisters, Brenda Walker...
Ruby Mae Fricke
Oct 6, 2016
Age 63, passed away October 6, 2016. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Rd., Gulfport served the family. www.riemannfamily.com.
Teena Watts
Oct 5, 2016
Edna Gene ""Teena"" Watts, age 75, of Vancleave, passed away on October 5, 2016.She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Earl Watts, infant daughter, Maria Grace Watts, her parents, Catherine Clark Williams and Eddie Williams.Survivors include her children, Missy Watts, Karen (Tony) Glass, Gary (Terrie) Watts, and Bill (Samantha)Watts, a sister, Jacqueline Williams (Mike) Vlaming and a brother,...
Linda Sue Hill Hart
Oct 5, 2016
Linda Sue Hill Hart, age 66, a resident of Gulfport, passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2016 in Gulfport.She was preceded in death by her parents, Earl Gully Hill and Emma Lee Townsend Hill; her sister, Patsy Hill Carroll; and her infant daughter.Linda is survived by her son, Ricky Lee and his wife, Dawn Kirby Lee; her grandchildren, Brandon Lee and...
John Earl Trahan Sr.
Oct 5, 2016
John Earl Trahan Sr., age 62, passed away on Wednesday, October 5, 2016 in Saucier. He was born on September 22, 1954 in Independence, LA to Delmo and Mary Trahan. He was raised in Tickfaw, La as a child and moved to Gulfport, MS as a teen where he remained and raised his children John, Adam and Amanda Trahan. Also...
Robert Anthony Johnson
Oct 5, 2016
Robert Anthony Johnson Sr., age 67, a resident of Saucier, passed away on Wednesday, October 5, 2016 in Gulfport.Private services will be held at a later date.RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport is serving the family.
Louise Weems Ladner
Oct 5, 2016
Louise Weems Gates Ladner, age 84, of Gulfport, passed away on October 5, 2016.She was preceded by her parents, Herbert Lewis Weems, Sr. and Julia Weems, her sister, Barbara Busshart, her son, Darrell Gates, and her husband, J.W. Ladner.Survivors include her children, Stephen Michael (Jacqui) Gates, Diane Rogers, Kevin (Sylvia) Ladner, and Jayson (Debbie) Ladner, a brother, Herbert Weems, Jr.,...
David Thomas O'Neal
Oct 4, 2016
David Thomas O'Neal, age 67, passed away on October 4, 2016 in Ocean Springs, MS. He is preceded in death by his mother Mary Katherine O'Neal. David proudly served our country in the United States Army. He was an avid sportsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. His survivors include his wife of 43 years, Ethel O'Neal of Ocean Springs; daughter...
Alan Scott Wilbanks
Oct 4, 2016
Alan Scott Wilbanks, age 37, native of Pass Christian who had spent the last seven years in Chattanooga, TN, passed away Tuesday, October 4, 2016, in Gulfport, where he had recently moved. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, E.J. and Katherine Wilbanks, and Alan and Elma Lonsdale.He is survived by his parents, Jack and Elma Wilbanks of Gulfport;...
SMSgt. John Wesley Jennings
Oct 4, 2016
SMSgt. John W. Jennings, USAF, Retired, age 87, of Biloxi, passed away on October 4, 2016 in Biloxi. He was preceded in death by his wife, Erma Jennings; parents, Ida Pearl (Craigmyle) and Herbert Lee Jennings; and sisters, Dorothy Chilton, Alice Sutton, and Roberta LaFollette. Mr. Jennings is survived by his sister, Shirley Ayres of Eminence, Kentucky, nieces, Betty Lou...
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