OBITUARIES
Brandy Marie Davis
Sep 14, 2016
Brandy Marie Davis, age 38, of Vancleave, passed away on September 14, 2016.She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Conrad and Jean Mallette, and her uncle, Kyle Mallette.Survivors include her husband, Tim Davis, 2 children, Gabe Davis, and Natalie Davis, her mother, Stacy (Don) Strickland, her father, Larry (Becky) Mahar, numerous aunts, cousins, and other relatives.Mrs. Davis was a...
Norma Jean Governor
Sep 14, 2016
Norma Jean Governor of Gulfport, MS, passed away on Wednesday, September 14, 2016. Norma was born September 29, 1932, in Pass Christian, MS. At the age of 26, she met her husband of 57 years, Richard Governor. Norma was a devoted wife and mother. She was a talented gardener, cook and baker. As a young lady, she worked in the...
Irene J. Erickson
Sep 13, 2016
Irene J. Erickson, 72, of Hattiesburg, passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2016 in Hattiesburg. There will be a Service held at 10am, Thursday, September 15, 2016 at St. Patrick's Episcopal Church in Long Beach, MS. Burial will follow at Long Beach City Cemetery. Service SEP 15. 10:00 AM St. Patrick Episcopal Church 310 N. Cleveland Ave. Long Beach, MS, US,...
Jessie Harrison
Sep 13, 2016
Jessie Harold Harrison, age 87 of Gulfport, formerly of Wiggins, passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2016.Mr. Harrison was born in Gulfport, MS, to Walter and Hilda Ladner Harrison. He was a graduate of Gulfport High School and retired from Mississippi Power Company. Known as ""Mule"" to his friends, Jessie served in the United States Navy and the Korean War....
Marian Thibideau
Sep 13, 2016
Marian Olive Thibideau, age 78, of McHenry, MS, formerly of Quincy, MI, passed away on September 13, 2016. She was born on August 31, 1938 at the Michigan University Hospital in Ann Arbor, MI.She was preceded in death by her parents, Willard Miles Smead, Sr. and Elizabeth Clara Hicks Smead; her siblings, Marlene Smead, Margarette Elizabeth Hutchins, and Willard Miles...
Infant Kohvyn Matthew Rayborn
Sep 12, 2016
Infant Kohvyn Matthew Rayborn was born into eternal life on September 12, 2016. He is preceded in death by his maternal step-grandfather, Michael Dupree. He leaves behind his parents, Lindsey Renee Ladner and Matthew Cory Rayborn of Kiln, MS; six siblings, Bralen, Branson, AnsLea, Kohner, Matalin, and Kylan; maternal grandparents, Anthony Ladner of Gulfport and Melba Dupree (Dale Tribble) of...
Christopher Dale Crawford
Sep 11, 2016
Age 33, passed away September 11, 2016. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Rd., Gulfport served the family. www.riemannfamily.com.
Laurie Ann Dukes Symmes
Sep 11, 2016
Laurie Ann Dukes Symmes, age 66, a resident of Gulfport, passed away Sunday, September 11, 2016, in Gulfport.She is preceded in death by her father, William Francis Dukes; and her grandparents, Mabel and Walter Cowles and Lorena and Walter Dukes.Laurie is survived by her mother, Mrs. William (Maybelle) Dukes; her children, William Symmes and his wife, Katy Farned Symmes and...
Samuel Whichard
Sep 9, 2016
Samuel Whichard, an avid distance runner, finished his last race September 9, 2016. He was born in Gulfport, MS on June 17, 1945, son of Katie and Henry Thomas Whichard. In 1963, he graduated from Gulfport High School and volunteered for a three year enlistment in the U.S. Army. The majority of his tour of duty was served in South...
Elizabeth "Liz" Necaise
Sep 9, 2016
Elizabeth T. ""Liz"" Necaise, age 64, of Lizana, passed away on September 9, 2016.She was preceded in death by her parents, Billy Thompson, Sr. and Inez Carter; and her father-in-law, Donald E. Necaise, Sr. Liz is survived by her husband of 45 years, Donald E. ""Donnie"" Necaise, Jr. of Lizana; her children, Jason Necaise (Lisa) and Haley Broom (Chris), both...
Katherine Langston
Sep 9, 2016
Katie took her place in the Kingdom of Heaven 9 September, 2016, with family by her side. She was predeceased by the love of her life and husband of 44 years, Carlos in 1987; her parents, James P. and Ruby Frances Neatherland and a beloved daughter-in-law, Bessie Langston. She is survived by three sons: Carlos Jr. (Nell) of Ripley, MS;...
Donald Ray Carver
Sep 8, 2016
Donald Ray Carver, Sr., age 70, and a lifelong resident of the Kiln, lost his battle with Lung Cancer on September 8, 2016.Mr. Carver was born in Bay St. Louis and worked for International Paper for 35 years and later worked 10 years for Hancock County. He was preceded in death by his parents, Aaron Leroy ""Bruce"" Carver and Eula...
John Paul Norman
Sep 8, 2016
Age 34, passed away September 8, 2016. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Rd., Gulfport served the family. www.riemannfamily.com.
Ethel McRae Meador
Sep 8, 2016
Ethel McRae Meador, age 94, passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2016, at her home in Gulfport, MS.Mrs. Meador was born in Meridian, MS, to James Thomas and Ludie Camp McRae. She was the last surviving member of the Enterprise High School Class of 1939. She and her late husband, Alfred Lamar Meador, moved the Gulf Coast in 1950 from...
Richard "Arlan" Welsh
Sep 8, 2016
It is with unbelievable sadness that we announce the passing of our father, friend, and mentor. Arlan was born in Crosby Mississippi to Margie and E.J. Welsh. Early in his childhood, his family moved to Baton Rouge where Arlan attended Istrouma High School where he played on their championship winning football teams. After high school, Arlan entered the U.S. Army...
Sally Francis Allen
Sep 8, 2016
Sally Francis Allen, age 73, passed away Thursday, September 8, 2016.A visitation for family and friends will be held on Thursday, September 15, 2016 from 6 PM - 9 PM. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 AM on Friday, September 16, 2016 with a visitation for family and friends one hour prior to the service, all at RIEMANN...
Catherine Jeffery Pitts
Sep 8, 2016
Mrs. Catherine Jeffery Pitts, age 68, passed away on Thursday September 8, 2016 at her home in Forest, MS. A visitation will be held on Saturday September 10, 2016 from 1:00PM until 3:00PM at Wolf Funeral Services in Morton, MS and again on Monday September 12, 2016 from 10:00AM until 11:00AM at Riemann Family Funeral Home in Long Beach, MS....
Karen Windham Long
Sep 7, 2016
Karen Windham Long, age 71, passed away on September 7, 2016, in Ocean Springs. After a two year and one month battle with cancer, she is free. No more illness, tests, surgeries or pain. God was merciful and took her home in his loving embrace. She was so many things to so many people. She was a mom, sister, aunt,...
David Weems
Sep 6, 2016
David Paul Weems, age 53, of Long Beach, passed away on September 6, 2016. David was born in Gulfport to Lela and Ervin Weems who preceded him death. He enjoyed music, was a longtime Saints fan, enjoyed watching sports and NASCAR. His greatest love was spending time with family, especially his grandchildren. David was a 15 year employee of the...
William Ellis Bell
Sep 6, 2016
William Ellis Bell of Gulfport passed away quietly on September 6, 2016. A memorial service will be held at the First Baptist Church of Gulfport on September 9, 2016, at 10am with Rev. Jerry Nance officiating. Friends may visit 30 minutes prior. Interment will be in Biloxi National Cemetery at a later date.Mr. Bell was born to Ellis Alonzo and...
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