OBITUARIES
James P. "Jim" Roth
Oct 29, 2016
James ""Jim"" P. Roth, 94, of Ocean Springs, passed away Saturday, October 29, 2016 in Ocean Springs.Jim was born in Philadelphia, PA on April 26, 1922 to the late George and Catherine Mooney Roth. In 1942 he joined the 2nd Marine Division and served three years in the South Pacific. He was in battles in Tarawa, Saipan and Tinian. On...
Shirley Smith
Oct 29, 2016
Shirley Smith, 71, of Ocean Springs, died peacefully in her home, Saturday, October 29, 2016. Mrs. Smith was born in Kosciusko, MS on May 10, 1945 and was a life-long resident of the Gulf Coast.She was preceded in death by her mother, Della Albert and her father, Robert Grantham. She is survived by her long-time companion, Wayne Miller; her sons,...
Jaden Victor Cumbaa
Oct 28, 2016
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, November 3, 2016 at 2 PM at RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport. Visitation will be held 1 hour prior to the service. An online guestbook may be signed and tributes offered to the family at www.riemannfamily.com Visitation NOV 3. 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM Riemann Family Funeral Home-...
Eugene Joseph Brophy
Oct 28, 2016
Service NOV 2. 10:00 AM Biloxi National Cemetery 400 Veterans Avenue Biloxi, MS, US, 39531 Interment Biloxi National Cemetery 400 Veterans Avenue Biloxi, MS, 39531
Herman "Steve" McNair
Oct 28, 2016
Herman ""Steve"" McNair, age 65, of Saucier, passed away peacefully in his home on October 28, 2016. Born in Mississippi, he lived most all of his life on the Gulf Coast. He worked very hard in the telecommunications industry to provide all he could for his wife, three children and two grandchildren before retiring from Lucent after 30+ years of...
Mary Katherine Green
Oct 27, 2016
Mary Kathrine Green, age 87, of Gulfport, born on April 8, 1929, passed away surrounded by her loving family and friends on October 27, 2016 in Baytown, TX.She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Henry 'Hank' Green; her parents, Brownie and Lillian Ladner of Rocky Hill; and three brothers, Chester Ladner, J.T. Ladner, and Lamar Ladner.She...
Vincent Anthony "Tony" Seymour
Oct 27, 2016
Vincent Anthony ""Tony"" Seymour, Jr., age 67, of Lizana, passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2016.Mr. Seymour was a lifelong resident of the Coast. He was a member of the Mississippi Coast RC Club and loved cruising with his granddaughter in his 1970 Mustang. Cutting grass was a favorite pastime...In fact, some would say he was viscious on the mower....
Robert Nicolas Pundsack
Oct 26, 2016
It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of Robert Nicolas Pundsack, who passed on October 26th after a long, courageous battle with Parkinson's disease. Robert was born in Genoa, Italy in 1938 but spent most of his childhood in Spain and the UK. He studied at Brighton College, Barcelona University (Diplomat of Maritime Law), and Tulane University...
Joseph Lee Kelley
Oct 25, 2016
Joseph L. Kelley, age 56, of Gulfport, passed away on October 25, 2016 in Gulfport. He served as a Captain in the United States Air Force and participated in the first Gulf War. When he came home he worked at Pat Peck Nissan as the Systems Manager while taking care of his dad. His survivors include his mother, Praxedes Kelley...
Jean Ellzey
Oct 25, 2016
Jean Marks Ellzey, age 88, of Friendswood, TX, formerly of Biloxi, passed away on October 25, 2016.She was preceded in death by her father, Rev. Ira Marks, her mother, Grace Marks, and a sister, June McQuiston.Survivors include her loving husband, Richard Ellzey, her children, Don Ellzey and his wife Evelyn of Jacksonville, NC, Ken Ellzey and his wife Pam of...
William L. Long
Oct 25, 2016
Mr. Long passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2016. He was sent from RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Lemoyne Blvd. at Washington Ave., Ocean Springs to Delta Funeral Home, Cooper, TX
Karen Marie Wyatt
Oct 25, 2016
Karen M. Wyatt, age 54, of Ocean Springs, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at Ochsner Medical Center. Karen was preceded in death by her father and mother, Gary E Holley, Sr. and Bonnie T. Holley. She is survived by her soul mate and love of her life, Ernesto Ontiverous, her three loving daughters, Mary Wyatt-Vergara, Jessica Wyatt,...
Terry Cruthirds Hewes
Oct 24, 2016
Terry Cruthirds Hewes, age 72, of Gulfport, born on March 11, 1944, passed away on October 24, 2016.She was preceded in death by her parents, Forrest ""Red"" Cruthirds and Florita Reed Cruthirds. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, James Finley Hewes Sr.; her sisters, Elaine Cruthirds Cooper, Debbie Cruthirds Walker and her husband, Bob, and Lorene Lewis...
John Douglas Stringer
Oct 24, 2016
Dr. John Douglas Stringer, of Gulfport, passed away on Monday, October 24, 2016 after an extended illness. He was fortunate to have excellent caregivers who assisted his family in taking care of him.A native of Yazoo City, Mississippi, he graduated from high school there in 1947. He served in the U.S. Merchant Marines to save money for college until being...
Bernadette Ellspermann
Oct 23, 2016
Bernadette ""Ms B"" Ellspermann, age 64, of Bay St. Louis, MS, passed away on October 23, 2016.She was preceded in death by her parents, James E. Crawford, Sr. and Beverly Crawford, and a brother, Kenneth Crawford.Survivors include her husband of 33 years, Dave A. Ellspermann, her children, Billy (Crystal) Mooneyhan, Angela (Joe) Dierking, and Brian (Rebecca) Ellspermann, 1 brother, Charles...
Howard J. Johnson
Oct 23, 2016
Mr. Johnson, age 83, passed away Sunday, October 23, 2016. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 274 Beauvoir Road, Biloxi is serving the family. www.riemannfamily.com
Bidwell Ladner
Oct 23, 2016
Bidwell J. Ladner, age 91, passed away October 23, 2016 surrounded by his family.""Bid"" or ""BJ"", as he was called by family and friends, was drafted into the Army in 1943 to serve in WWII. He received the Purple Heart Award. After being discharged in 1946, he went to work at the Gulfport VA as a CNA and retired after...
Donald Adrian Bigras
Oct 23, 2016
MSgt. Donald Adrian Bigras, U.S. Army, Ret., age 77, of D'Iberville, passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Percy and Viola Bigras; and his brother, Percy E. Bigras, Jr. Mr. Bigras is survived by his children, Suthichi ""Doi"" Bigras of Biloxi, David Bigras and and his wife, Delia, of D""Iberville, and Danny...
Paul Patrick Studstill
Oct 22, 2016
Paul Patrick Studstill, age 63 of Gulfport, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2016. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 5, 2016 at 11:00AM at Downtown Baptist Church of Orlando, 120 E Pine Street, Orlando, FL 32801. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Rd., Gulfport.
Dorris Merle Steffen
Oct 22, 2016
Dorris Merle Strong Steffen was called to her Heavenly home on October 22, 2016. Merle was born in Copiah County, MS, on August 6th, 1934. After graduating from Crystal Springs High School, she attended Gilfoy School of Nursing/Baptist Hospital, Jackson, MS, where she graduated as a Registered Nurse. She later earned her B.S.N. at William Carey University. Merle served as...
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