OBITUARIES

John  Paul Norman

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 Café, 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

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

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

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

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

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...

Amera  Brooke Mace

Amera Brooke Mace

Sep 3, 2016

Amera Brooke Mace, age 41, passed away Saturday, September 3, 2016. Amera was a loving mother and soon to be grandmother. She was a free spirit who always thought of others before herself and would always tend to those in need before her own. She loved to make people laugh and would hold you if you cried. Amera was the...

Clement  John Acker

Clement John Acker

Sep 3, 2016

Clement John Acker Jr., age 84, passed away on Saturday, September 3, 20616.A prayer service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at Annunciation Catholic Church Chapel, 5370 Kiln-DeLisle Rd., Kiln. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Pass Christian is serving the family. An online obituary may be viewed and memories shared at www.riemannfamily.com.

Otis  Lee Stiglets

Otis Lee Stiglets

Sep 2, 2016

Otis Lee Stiglets, 80, a long-time resident of the Coast, passed away Friday, September 2, 2016 in Gulfport.Mr. Stiglets was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and worked as a Firefighter and an OTR Truck Driver. He was an avid football fan, especially following Ole Miss. He attended Bibleway Missionary Baptist Church in D'Iberville.Mr. Stiglets was preceded in death...

Lem Weathers

Lem Weathers

Sep 2, 2016

Lem Weathers Jr., age 85 passed away Friday, September 2, 2016.RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERALHOME, 13872 Lemoyne Boulevard at Washington Avenue, Ocean Springs served the family.