OBITUARIES

Joseph Gagliano

Joseph Gagliano

Sep 21, 2016

Age 85, passed away September 21, 2016. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 9113 Kiln-Delisle Rd., Pass Christian served the family. www.riemannfamily.com.

Margaret  Allen Moyse

Margaret Allen Moyse

Sep 21, 2016

Margaret McCoy Allen Moyse, age 96, of Gulfport, passed away on September 21, 2016.She was preceded in death by her husbands, Robert G. Turner, Cleve Allen, Jr., Ferd L. Moyse, and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Owen S. McCoy, and a brother, Owen McCoy, Jr.Survivors include her children, Eustace Andrew ""Drew"" (Nancy) Allen, II, and Christie Allen (Bryan) Batson, 5...

Carol  Ruth Ezell

Carol Ruth Ezell

Sep 21, 2016

Carol Ruth Pruitt Ezell, age 71, of Biloxi, passed away on September 21, 2016.She was preceded in death by her father, Vernon Pruitt, mother, Estelle Stone, step-mother, Beth Pruitt, and 3 grandsons, Robert, Jr. and Shawn Childers, and Colby Dwayne Woods.Survivors include her husband, William Ezell, her children, Angie (Earl) Woods, Lisa (Gus) Elder, Carrie (Kris) Folds, Bill (Colleen) Graham,...

Shandas  Lanette Martin

Shandas Lanette Martin

Sep 20, 2016

Shandas Martin, age 45, passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2016 in Saucier. She was preceded in death by her parents, J.B. Lewis and Gwendolyn Kaufman; son, Jarred Lewis; grandfather, Thomas L. Cole.She was survived by her 2 daughters, Farrah Forehand (Ronnie) of Ocean Springs and Danielle Martin (Johnathan Thomas)of Gulfport ; son, T. J. Martin of Saucier; maternal grandmother, Phyllis...

Flora  Graham Hodges

Flora Graham Hodges

Sep 20, 2016

Flora Graham Hodges, 91, of Gulfport, passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2016 in Vaiden, MS.Mrs. Hodges was a native of Gulfport, graduating from Orange Grove High School. She was the owner of Hodges Trailer Park and a member of New Hope Baptist Church. She loved camping, playing and winning games of every sort, especially dominoes. She proudly displayed her 200...

Eleanor  Garippo Broussard

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...