OBITUARIES
Daniel McCahill "Dan" Williams
Aug 29, 2016
Mr. Daniel McCahill ""Dan"" Williams, age 81, of Biloxi, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving wife and 4 sons on August 29, 2016.He was preceded in death by a son, Daniel McCahill Williams, Jr., his parents, Joseph and Thelma Williams, a brother, Joe Williams, and 2 sisters, Jeanne W. Spain, and Gloria W. Pelone.Survivors include his loving wife of...
John Edward Ludlow
Aug 28, 2016
John ""Buddy"" E. Ludlow, Sr., age 80, a resident of Woolmarket for the past 60 years, passed away August 28, 2016, at Ocean Springs Hospital. He was born November 28, 1935, in Greenville, MS, graduated from Perkinston High School, and attended Perkinston Jr. College. After 26 years of proud military service, Mr. Ludlow retired in 1981. He worked for the...
Jason Johnson
Aug 28, 2016
Jason Lee Johnson, age 33 of Hancock County, passed away Sunday, August 28, 2016.He was a professional carpenter who loved to hunt, fish and travel, especially to Chattanooga, TN. Jason loved being around his children and was an avid sports fan of the Atlanta Braves and the New York Giants. He was saved and became a member of Faith Baptist...
Matt Bowen
Aug 27, 2016
Matt Bowen, 67, of Biloxi, died August 27, 2016 at the Biloxi VA. Mr. Bowen was laid to rest at the Biloxi National Cemetery. Interment Biloxi National Cemetery 400 Veterans Avenue Biloxi, MS, 39531
John Edward Haas
Aug 27, 2016
John Edward Haas, age 67, passed away Saturday, August 27, 2016. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport is serving the family.
Carl Joseph Gatlin
Aug 26, 2016
Mr. Gatlin, age 74, of Gulfport, passed away Friday, August 26, 2016; RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport is serving the family; www.riemannfamily.com
James L. "Sandy" Rogers
Aug 26, 2016
James L. ""Sandy"" Rogers, age 72, passed away Friday, August 26, 2016 in Gulfport. He was a Vice President/Relationship Manager of public funds for Hancock Bank. He began his banking career at Merchants Bank, where he spent 25 years as a Senior Vice President. He went on to become CEO for Gulf Coast Community Federal Credit Union for 5 years,...
Ejane Wyatt Walker
Aug 26, 2016
Ejane Wyatt Walker, age 54, passed away Friday, August 26, 2016 in Gulfport after fighting cancer since her diagnosis in 2013. She graduated from William Carey University class of May 2013 with a bachelor degree in business. She was an Operations Support Technician for The Federal Bureau of Investigation in the Jackson, MS division. Ejane owned her own business Odds...
William Frederick "Bill" Owens
Aug 26, 2016
William 'Bill' Frederick Owens, age 80, died in Ocean Springs, August 26, 2016 after a brief illness. He was born in Newton, IA March 15, 1936, the son of Hugh Glynn Owens and Verna Dillabough Owens. His parents and son, Steven William Owens predeceased him. He lived in Minnesota prior to moving to Gulfport in 1997. Bill served in the...
Thomas P. Wallace
Aug 26, 2016
Thomas Preston ""Tom"" Wallace, age 78, of Long Beach, MS, passed away on August 26, 2016.He was born in Lake Village, AR, and was a graduate of Ouachita Baptist University, Arkadelphia, AR. Mr. Wallace served in the U.S. Army as an officer in the Adjutant General Corps and enjoyed spending time with his family.He was preceded in death by his...
Elmer Anthony Frost
Aug 25, 2016
age 93, passed away 8/25. Memorial services are Monday, August 29th at 6PM at his residence: 13169 Holliman Rd., Gulfport. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME of Gulfport served the family. www.riemannfamily.com.
Joe R. Miller III
Aug 25, 2016
Joe"" Joey"" Miller, age 61, passed away Thursday, August 25, 2016 in Pass Christian. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe Ralph Miller, Jr. and Georgette Navarro Miller; sister, Donna Nowak Cook; mother and father in law, Inez and Billy Bourdin. He is survived by his loving wife Lyndia (Linda) Miller of Pass Christian; 3 daughters, Allyson Bryan...
George D. Hall
Aug 24, 2016
George Douglas Hall, age 92, of Gulfport formerly of Morton, IL, passed away August 24, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Luther and Goldia Hall; his step-father, John Jacobs; and grandson, Shane Moore.He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Virginia Rose Vance Hall; his children, Pamela (Nelson) Roth of Gulfport, and Deborah Moore of Elgin,...
Ronald Earl Schonewitz
Aug 24, 2016
Ronald Earl Schonewitz, age 73 from Saucier, MS, passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2016. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Jeanne G. Schonewitz; 4 children, 3 siblings, and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Mr. Schonewitz was a graduate of Harrison Central High School where he excelled at basketball. He was a veteran of the U.S....
Newton Dwight "Newt" Becker
Aug 24, 2016
Newton ""Newt"" D. Becker, a resident of Biloxi since 2009, passed away at MS State Veterans Home, Collins. He was born in Chicago, IL, and preceded in death by parents, Pearl and Arthur Becker and several brothers and sisters. He served in the U.S. Army 11th Airborne Division four years during the Korean War. After discharge he attended Austin Peay...
William Henry Barnhill
Aug 24, 2016
William ""Bill"" Barnhill, age 83 of Kiln, MS, passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2016.He was preceded in death by his parents, James E. Barnhill and Mary Alice Barnhill; his brothers, Hubert Barnhill and Cy Lamar Barnhill; and his sisters, Rebecca Lombardo and Peggy Green.Bill is survived by his wife of 64 years, Barbara Ann Temple Barnhill; his children, Gregory William...
Steven Gregory Johnson
Aug 24, 2016
Mr. Johnson passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2016. He was sent from RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 13872 Lemoyne Blvd at Washington, Ocean Springs to Sebrell Funeral Home, Ridgeland, MS.
Charles J. "Joe" Tucker
Aug 24, 2016
(A LIFE WELL LIVED)Charles J. Tucker was driven, determined, stubborn, and complexed. Yet, he had something special about him.The third born to Geneva and Jesse Tucker. He grew up just outside of Gainesville, Florida.He joined the military at a young age in November of 1959. He left North Florida to see the World as a Navy Seabee.That he did with...
Hugh M. Ursenbach
Aug 23, 2016
Hugh M. Ursenbach, age 86, of Biloxi, passed away on August 23, 2016. He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Ursenbach, his parents, Roy and Lila Jo Casteel Ursenbach, a sister, Doris Ursenbach, and a brother, Winston Ursenbach.Survivors include his son, Michael (Cheryl) Ursenbach, 3 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and other relatives and friends. Mr. Ursenbach was a member...
Irma Jean Saucier
Aug 23, 2016
Jean was born December 14, 1938, in Hancock County, MS, the oldest child of Marvin and Lois Ladner Head. Jean was called home to be with her Heavenly Father and family on Tuesday, August 23, 2016. Jean was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Wiggins branch.Jean met the love of her life, Arthur Denton...
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