OBITUARIES
Eleanor Garippo Broussard
Sep 19, 2016
Eleanor Garippo Broussard, age 89, passed away peacefully in her sleep on September 19, 2016 .A native of Chicago, IL and a resident of Biloxi, MS, she was affectionately known by everyone as ""Ma"". She is preceded in death by her former husbands, Robert Gaspard of New Orleans, LA, and Lee ""Red"" Broussard of Crowley, LA; son, Anthony 'Tony"" Joseph...
Tinann "Drake" Carpenter
Sep 18, 2016
Tinann Drakken-LeCross Carpenter ""Drake"", age 49, of Gulfport, died on September 18, 2016 in Gulfport. Drake is preceded in death by his birth father, Essa Ard, Jr.; maternal grandfather, Jesse R. Hope; paternal grandfather, Otway Lear; great-grandfather, Essa Ard, Sr.; step-daughter, Theresa ""Duckie"" Girtman; and uncle, Robert Hope.He leaves behind his wife, Theresa Renner of MS; adopted parents, Daryl and...
Clara Cupp
Sep 18, 2016
Clara Irene Cupp of Long Beach passed away on Sunday, September 18, 2016, in Gulfport, MS, at the tender age of 96.She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and her only grandchild.Her survivors include her daughter, Marie Fry (Robert) of Pass Christian, her son, Michael Morgan (Helen) of San Diego, CA, and her daughter, Mary Westmoreland (Jim)...
Robert Summers
Sep 17, 2016
Robert L. Summers Sr. 88 was called to his heavenly home September 17, 2016.He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Ruth Mae Shiyou Summers; his children, Sandra (Ronnie) Ladner, Debra Bermond, Robert (Bobby) Summers Jr, Dian (Richard) Kennedy, Beverly Ann (Johnny) Davis, Douglas (Carla) Summers, Tracey (Glen) Meranto; 17 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; and his brother, Curtis Summers.Robert...
Beurisa Louise Ladner
Sep 17, 2016
Beurisa Louise Ladner, age 85 of Lizana, passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2016 in Gulfport, MS.She was preceded in death by her husband, Hillman Ladner; grandson, Brandon Ladner; great-great grandson, Mason Price; and her parents, Javin and Lillian Shaw.Her survivors include her son, Richard W. Ladner, Sr. (Kathy); two sisters, Loretta Ladner and Lovell Geiger; and one brother, Willard...
Evon Mary McKay
Sep 16, 2016
Evon Mary Cuevas McKay, age 72, a resident of Pass Christian, passed away Friday, September 16, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Maybin Cuevas, Sr. and Luzenia Necaise Cuevas; siblings, Floyd Cuevas, Bernice Dedeaux, Lucille Lizana, and Junior Cuevas; and brother-in-law, Bill Bryant.Evon is survived by her children, Stevie Peterson (Rosalyn), Tina Dedeaux, and Kim Ladner(Lavell); siblings,...
Lottie Walker Snowden
Sep 16, 2016
Lottie Walker Snowden, age 89, passed away Friday, September 16, 2016, in Gulfport. She was born February 22, 1927, in Benton County, MS, the youngest of nine children. She graduated from Ashland High School and moved to Hattiesburg to work at Camp Shelby where she met and married Hue Snowden, Sr. They settled in Gulfport, MS in 1951, where they...
MSgt. Charles Paul Prewett
Sep 15, 2016
MSgt. Charles Paul Prewett, Ret. USAF, age 85, died Thursday, September 15, 2016 in Pass Christian. Mr. Prewett served in the U.S. Air Force, retiring as a Master Sergeant. He served in the Korean and Vietnam Wars.He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jean Prewett who passed away in 2014; his parents, Claude and Mary Prewett; and his...
John William Botte
Sep 15, 2016
John W. Botte, age 66 of Gulfport, passed away September 15, 2016, in Gulfport.He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry W. Botte and Mary Botte; his brothers, Robert Botte and Fr. Gregory Botte, OSM.John is survived by his wife of 30 years, Kum Ok Botte; a step-son, Davey A. Totterer, Jr., who is serving in the US Air...
Virginia Flora "Sis" Brumfield
Sep 14, 2016
Mother Virginia Flora (Sis) Brumfield was born to the late L. B. and Alice Mae Brumfield on August 14, 1934 in Collins, Mississippi.Mother Brumfield confessed Christ at an early age. She was a member of the Old Hopewell Baptist Church, Collins, Mississippi, until she moved to Gulfport and united with the Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church where she served faithfully...
William Yarborough
Sep 14, 2016
Age 79, passed away September 14, 2016. Arrangements are pending with RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 9113 Kiln-Delisle Rd., Pass Christian. www.riemannfamily.com.
William Max Yarbrough
Sep 14, 2016
Dr. William Max Yarbrough, Jr., MD, age 79, of Diamondhead, passed away on Wednesday, September 14, 2016, at the Woodland Village Nursing Center in Diamondhead, Mississippi, following a brief illness.He leaves behind his wife of 55 years, Nancy (Le Rouge) Yarbrough; three sons and their spouses, William Max Yarbrough III and Gay Yarbrough of Houston, Texas; Paul Yarbrough and Pam...
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...
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