OBITUARIES
Clifton Joseph "Lightning" Necaise
Jul 5, 2016
Mr. Clifton J. Necaise ""Lightning"", age 83, passed away on July 5, 2016 in Pass Christian, MS. Clifton was best known by his former friends as ""Lightning"" for being the fastest moonshine runner in Hancock County. He was a good teacher to family and friends and they all learned a lot from and looked up to him. He is preceded...
Jane Bosman
Jul 4, 2016
Heaven received a special angel on July 4, 2016, Mrs. Jane A. Bosman, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend passed away after a long and fulfilling life at the age of 99. She was born Jane Amanda Marie Norby on October 19, 1916 in Clearbrook, MN to the late John and Amanda (Valley) Norby. At the age of 20...
Gerod A. "Russ" Russell
Jul 4, 2016
Gerod ""Russ"" A. Russell, Sr., 81, passed away Monday, July 4, 2016 in Gulfport after a battle with cancer.Mr. Russell was a native of Meridian, MS, where he graduated from Meridian High School in 1952; and he was a long-time resident of Gulfport. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving in the Korean War and was recognized with...
Clara Gene Byrd
Jul 4, 2016
Clara Byrd passed away on July 4, 2016 at age 60. She was a fierce and loyal mother, friend, and daughter. Born in Amarillo, TX and later lived in Biloxi, MS. She always had her family there by her side. She married Gerald Byrd and had two daughters, Heather and Jessica. She loved her children very much, and was always...
Lester Loyd Hill
Jul 4, 2016
Retired Navy Counselor Chief Petty Officer Lester Loyd Hill passed quietly on July 4, 2016, at the Veteran Center in Biloxi, MS. Chief Hill was born 26 June 1935 in Morrow, Ohio. He is the son of the late Odis Hill of Warren County, Ohio, and is survived by his wife of 52 years, Ruth Ford Hill, son Loyd Hill,...
Onnie Dwayne Owens
Jul 4, 2016
Loving father and grandfather, Retired US Air Force, LT COL Onnie Dwayne Owens Jr., age 65, passed away on July 4, 2016. LT COL Owens served as a Special Operations Navigator for the most of his career in the Air Force. In his time of service he received many decorations including: Meritorious Service Medal with 4 devices, Air Medal, AF...
Christian Elizabeth Meadows
Jul 4, 2016
Age 53, passed away July 4, 2016. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Three Rivers Rd., Gulfport served the family. www.riemannfamily.com.
Julia Hill Dixon
Jul 2, 2016
Julia Hill Dixon, age 88, of Gulfport, passed away on July 2, 2016.She was preceded in death by her Charles E. Dixon, a brother, Robert Evans, and 2 sisters, Billie Sue Evans, and Virginia Evans.Survivors include her daughter, Gloria Holliman, a sister, Patsy Evans, a brother-in-law, Wayne Hill, a special friends, Betty Williams, Lillie Mae Parker, and T.J. Phelps.Mrs. Dixon...
Debra S Herring
Jul 2, 2016
Debra Herring Ph.D., age 64, passed away Saturday, July 2, 2016 in Gulfport. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Vendaleigh Scianna.She is survived by her husband Charles C. Herring of Gulfport. A graveside service will be held at 1:00PM on Friday, July 8, 2016 at Evergreen Garden Cemetery in Gulfport. In lieu of flowers the family...
Sharon A. Miller
Jul 1, 2016
Sharon A. Miller, age 58, passed away Friday, July 1, 2016 in Gulfport. She was preceded in death parents, Cyril Washer, Jr. and Leontine Ziegler Washer; brothers, Cyril Washer, III and Ray Washer; twin sister, Katherine Heaton; grandson, Elijah Salcido; mother-in-law, Mary Rita Miller.She is survived by her loving husband of 37 years, Richard Miller; daughters, Lisa Salcido (Scott) and...
Richard James Smith
Jul 1, 2016
Age 63, passed away July 1, 2016. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Three Rivers Rd., Gulfport served the family. www.riemannfamily.com.
Lawrence Eugene Morris
Jul 1, 2016
Age 64, passed away July 1, 2016. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Three Rivers Rd., Gulfport served the family. www.riemannfamily.com.
William Byrd Copeland
Jul 1, 2016
William Byrd Copeland, age 77, of Escatawpa, passed away on July 1, 2016.He was preceded in death by his parents, Alva Collins Copeland and Daisy Copeland, his siblings, Annette Copeland Bailey, Michael Copeland, and Sherwood Copeland, and a grandson, Daniel Jaspe.Survivors include his wife, Lillie Johnson Copeland, 2 children, David N. (Maria) Copeland and Ginger Copeland, 2 siblings, James Copeland,...
Shirley Schmidt
Jul 1, 2016
Shirley Mae LaFontaine Schmidt, age 83, of Pass Christian, passed away on July 1, 2016.She was preceded in death by her husband, Rudolph J. Schmidt, Sr, and infant son, Rudolph Schmidt, Jr., her parents, James ""Jimmy"" and Frances LaFontaine, 2 brothers, Edward ""Peter"" LaFontaine and Robert LaFontaine.Survivors include her children, Connie (Glen) Strong, Deborah (Donald) Williams, Michael Schmidt, and Perry...
Barry Travis
Jul 1, 2016
Barry Travis, age 65 passed away Friday, July 1, 2016. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 9113 Kiln DeLisle, Pass Christian is serving the family.
Jennings Bryan Dodge
Jun 30, 2016
Jennings Bryan Dodge Jr. former owner of Master Brake and Axle Service and the husband of the late Frances Dodge, has passed away peacefully at the age of 88 on June 30, 2016 at 5:34 p.m. surrounded by his loving children and grandchildren at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport, MS.Bryan was born on April 15, 1928 in Asheville, NC. He attended...
J Peyton Jones
Jun 30, 2016
J Peyton Jones, age 35 passed away Thursday, June 30, 2016. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 13872 Lemoyne Boulevard. at Washington Avenue, Ocean Springs served the family.
Pearl Burke
Jun 30, 2016
Pearl Burke, age 100 and a resident of Biloxi, passed away Thursday, June 30, 2016. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 274 Beauvoir Road, Biloxi served the family.
Max Lavon Foles
Jun 29, 2016
Max Lavon Foles, 63, passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2016 in Gulfport, MS He is preceded in death by his parents; Edward Foles and Norma Patterson Cox; sister, Charlene Foles.He survived by his wife, Tammy Blakeney Foles; daughter, Tess Elizabeth Foles; brother, Larry Foles (Melissa); sister, Sandra Aultman (Wade); many nieces and nephews; his yorkie; Scooter Foles.A memorial service will...
Johnnie Marie Hornsby
Jun 29, 2016
Visitation JUL 7. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Riemann Family Funeral Home- 3RR 11280 Three Rivers Rd. Gulfport, MS, US, 39503 Service JUL 7. 11:00 AM Riemann Family Funeral Home- 3RR 11280 Three Rivers Rd. Gulfport, MS, US, 39503 Interment Biloxi National Cemetery 400 Veterans Avenue Biloxi, MS, 39531
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