OBITUARIES

Joseph  Lee Kelley

Joseph Lee Kelley

Oct 25, 2016

Joseph L. Kelley, age 56, of Gulfport, passed away on October 25, 2016 in Gulfport. He served as a Captain in the United States Air Force and participated in the first Gulf War. When he came home he worked at Pat Peck Nissan as the Systems Manager while taking care of his dad. His survivors include his mother, Praxedes Kelley...

Jean Ellzey

Jean Ellzey

Oct 25, 2016

Jean Marks Ellzey, age 88, of Friendswood, TX, formerly of Biloxi, passed away on October 25, 2016.She was preceded in death by her father, Rev. Ira Marks, her mother, Grace Marks, and a sister, June McQuiston.Survivors include her loving husband, Richard Ellzey, her children, Don Ellzey and his wife Evelyn of Jacksonville, NC, Ken Ellzey and his wife Pam of...

William  L. Long

William L. Long

Oct 25, 2016

Mr. Long passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2016. He was sent from RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Lemoyne Blvd. at Washington Ave., Ocean Springs to Delta Funeral Home, Cooper, TX

Karen  Marie Wyatt

Karen Marie Wyatt

Oct 25, 2016

Karen M. Wyatt, age 54, of Ocean Springs, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at Ochsner Medical Center. Karen was preceded in death by her father and mother, Gary E Holley, Sr. and Bonnie T. Holley. She is survived by her soul mate and love of her life, Ernesto Ontiverous, her three loving daughters, Mary Wyatt-Vergara, Jessica Wyatt,...

Terry  Cruthirds Hewes

Terry Cruthirds Hewes

Oct 24, 2016

Terry Cruthirds Hewes, age 72, of Gulfport, born on March 11, 1944, passed away on October 24, 2016.She was preceded in death by her parents, Forrest ""Red"" Cruthirds and Florita Reed Cruthirds. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, James Finley Hewes Sr.; her sisters, Elaine Cruthirds Cooper, Debbie Cruthirds Walker and her husband, Bob, and Lorene Lewis...

John  Douglas Stringer

John Douglas Stringer

Oct 24, 2016

Dr. John Douglas Stringer, of Gulfport, passed away on Monday, October 24, 2016 after an extended illness. He was fortunate to have excellent caregivers who assisted his family in taking care of him.A native of Yazoo City, Mississippi, he graduated from high school there in 1947. He served in the U.S. Merchant Marines to save money for college until being...

Bernadette Ellspermann

Bernadette Ellspermann

Oct 23, 2016

Bernadette ""Ms B"" Ellspermann, age 64, of Bay St. Louis, MS, passed away on October 23, 2016.She was preceded in death by her parents, James E. Crawford, Sr. and Beverly Crawford, and a brother, Kenneth Crawford.Survivors include her husband of 33 years, Dave A. Ellspermann, her children, Billy (Crystal) Mooneyhan, Angela (Joe) Dierking, and Brian (Rebecca) Ellspermann, 1 brother, Charles...

Howard  J. Johnson

Howard J. Johnson

Oct 23, 2016

Mr. Johnson, age 83, passed away Sunday, October 23, 2016. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 274 Beauvoir Road, Biloxi is serving the family. www.riemannfamily.com

Bidwell Ladner

Bidwell Ladner

Oct 23, 2016

Bidwell J. Ladner, age 91, passed away October 23, 2016 surrounded by his family.""Bid"" or ""BJ"", as he was called by family and friends, was drafted into the Army in 1943 to serve in WWII. He received the Purple Heart Award. After being discharged in 1946, he went to work at the Gulfport VA as a CNA and retired after...

Donald  Adrian Bigras

Donald Adrian Bigras

Oct 23, 2016

MSgt. Donald Adrian Bigras, U.S. Army, Ret., age 77, of D'Iberville, passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Percy and Viola Bigras; and his brother, Percy E. Bigras, Jr. Mr. Bigras is survived by his children, Suthichi ""Doi"" Bigras of Biloxi, David Bigras and and his wife, Delia, of D""Iberville, and Danny...

Paul  Patrick Studstill

Paul Patrick Studstill

Oct 22, 2016

Paul Patrick Studstill, age 63 of Gulfport, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2016. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 5, 2016 at 11:00AM at Downtown Baptist Church of Orlando, 120 E Pine Street, Orlando, FL 32801. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Rd., Gulfport.

Dorris  Merle Steffen

Dorris Merle Steffen

Oct 22, 2016

Dorris Merle Strong Steffen was called to her Heavenly home on October 22, 2016. Merle was born in Copiah County, MS, on August 6th, 1934. After graduating from Crystal Springs High School, she attended Gilfoy School of Nursing/Baptist Hospital, Jackson, MS, where she graduated as a Registered Nurse. She later earned her B.S.N. at William Carey University. Merle served as...

Cynthia Havens

Cynthia Havens

Oct 21, 2016

Mrs. Havens passed away Friday, October 21, 2016. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 13872 Lemoyne Blvd. at Washington Ave., Ocean Springs is serving the family. www.riemannfamily.com

Robert  Melvin Paulette

Robert Melvin Paulette

Oct 20, 2016

Mr. Paulette passed away Thursday, October 20, 2016. Arrangements are pending with RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport. www.riemannfamily.com

Zander  James Wright

Zander James Wright

Oct 20, 2016

Zander James Wright, infant son of Jeremiah and Brandi Necaise Wright passed away Thursday, October 20, 2016 in Gulfport. He is survived by his parents; brother, Zachary Wright and Jeremiah Wright, Jr. of Diamondhead; sister, Zoey Wright of Diamondhead; many numerous family and friends. A memorial service will be held at 11:00AM Sunday, October 23, 2016 at War Memorial Park...

Lisa  Lynne McElwain

Lisa Lynne McElwain

Oct 20, 2016

Lisa Lynne McElwain, age 53, of Gulfport, passed away on October 20, 2016.She was preceded in death by her father, Thomas Brennan, and a sister, Cindy Beckham.Survivors include her husband, Ronald McElwain, her children, Dakota Thomas McElwain, and Tara Poina, her mother, Nancy Staniscia, a brother, Craig Brennan, her 2 grandchildren, Kendra Beck and Charles Beck, and other relatives and...

George  "Mickey" Hearn

George "Mickey" Hearn

Oct 20, 2016

George ""Mickey"" Hearn, age 68, of Gulfport, passed away on October 20, 2016. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Harold Hearn, a brother, Robert Stanley Hearn, and a sister, Sherry Cupit Darnell. Survivors include his wife, Gail Morgan Hearn, 4 children, Ryan (Dawn) Hearn, Morgan Hearn, Amber Hearn (Eric) Spurgeon, and Lauren Hearn (Barret) Biandis, 7 grandchildren,...

Ruby  Mae Carr

Ruby Mae Carr

Oct 20, 2016

Mrs. Carr passed away Thursday, October 20, 2016. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport is serving the family. www.riemannfamily.com

Jerry Gray

Jerry Gray

Oct 20, 2016

Mr. Gray passed away Thursday, October 20, 2016. Arrangements are pending with RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 274 Beauvoir Road, Biloxi. www.riemannfamily.com

Joanne  Susan Webb

Joanne Susan Webb

Oct 20, 2016

Joanne Susan Webb, age 76, passed away Thursday, October 20, 2016. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 .p.m., Monday, October 24, 2016 at Grace Lutheran Church, Long Beach. Memorials may be made to the Grace Lutheran Church Food Pantry. The RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Long Beach is serving the family. Service OCT 24. 02:00 PM Grace Lutheran Church...