OBITUARIES
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...
Mazine Winstead
Sep 6, 2016
Passed away September 6, 2016. She was sent from RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Rd., Gulfport to McClain-Hays Funeral Home, Philadelphia. www.riemannfamily.com
Ray Taylor
Sep 5, 2016
Ray Taylor, age 82 of Gulfport, MS passed away on September 5, 2016. He was a lifelong resident of Gulfport, a United States Naval Reserve Veteran and a 50 year Master Mason. He worked for The Daily Herald for many years and retired from Mississippi Power Company, Plant Watson. Ray was the best story teller, ever! He knew so much...
Denise Rawls "Dee" Smith
Sep 4, 2016
Denise ""Dee"" Rawls Smith, 44, of Stone County, passed away Sunday, September 4, 2016.Dee attended Stone County High School and previously worked at the Whistle Stop CafeÌ, where she happily served the faithful patrons. Dee was a loving mother and grandmother. Her passion was her kids and grandkids and she will be greatly missed.She is survived by her three children,...
Peyton Wesley Earl Phelps
Sep 4, 2016
Peyton Wesley Earl Phelps, 3 months old, became a forever angel on Sunday, September 4, 2016. He is preceded in death by Robert & Dorothy Goff, Zelda & Earl Phelps, Alice & Eddy Roberts, Earl Phelps II, Earl Phelps III and Wesley Osborn. Peyton is survived by his parents, Anthony and Cheryl Phelps; his siblings, Alice & Blaze Phelps; grandparents,...
Hilda L. Hayden
Sep 4, 2016
Hilda L. Hayden, age 85, of Pass Christian, passed away on September 4, 2016.She was preceded in death by her husband, Christian D. Hayden, her parents, John B. and Leler Ladner, 3 sisters, Alice Blackwell, Violetta Faye, and Ellender Faye, and her brother, John Ladner.Survivors include her son, Lee (Janis) Hayden, 2 grandchildren, Christian Hayden and Noel Hayden, 2 siblings,...
Deborah A. Moore
Sep 4, 2016
Deborah Ann Grantham Moore, age 55, of Gulfport, passed away on September 4, 2016.She was preceded in death by her father, William ""Bill"" Grantham and Marlene Grantham.Survivors include her husband, Robert C. Moore, a daughter, Deanna R. Moore, a brother, David Grantham, best friend, Carolyn Harper, and other relatives and friends.Mrs. Moore enjoyed cooking, arts and crafts, and home decorating....
Chris Drake
Sep 3, 2016
Chris Drake, age 59, passed away on September 3, 2016. Chris is joining his father and mother, Andreas and Olympia Drakopoulos and his sister-in-law, Denise Drakopoulos. He is survived by his loving wife, Annette Drake; son, Chris Drake II; brother, Jimmy Drakopoulos; sister, Pat Hatzipetros; four step daughters; blood brother, Richard Young; and all of their families. Chris was a...
Leonard Ray Allen
Sep 3, 2016
Leonard Ray Allen, 59, of Pass Christian, passed away unexpectedly on September 3, 2016 in Gulfport. He is preceded in death by his father, Marion Ray Allen; paternal grandparents, May Bell and June Allen; maternal grandparents, Linnie and Jack Muesall, and Robert Crutcher; and Salvador and Mildred Alexander.His survivors include his parents, Delores and Salvador David Alexander; sisters, Terry Gilmore...
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