OBITUARIES

Mar 10, 2016

MSgt Richard A. Grimstead, Sr, U.S. Air Force, Ret, age 73, of Gulfport, passed away on March 10, 2016.He was preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie Lee Grimstead, his parents, Walter Robert and Harriet Irene Grimstead, and a brother, Robert Grimstead.Survivors include his son, Rick Grimstead and his fiancé, Christine Fendley, a sister, Selena Gray, his grandchildren, Caley Grimstead,...

Mar 10, 2016

Wesley Alan Sheppard age 37, of Biloxi, passed away on March 10, 2016. Wesley was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents; Eddie and Amelia Ann Carter and cousin, Travis Carter. He is survived by his loving wife of 10 years, Bethany Marie Sheppard of Biloxi, their two children; Kadence and Logan Sheppard; his parents, Alan Sheppard and Donna Carter;...

Mar 9, 2016

Mrs. Irna Fay Arceneaux Waltman (Fay), 61, of Biloxi, MS passed peacefully at her home on Wednesday, March 9, 2016 in Woolmarket. Mrs. Waltman was a native of Woolmarket. She retired from Wells Fargo as a Credit Manager and was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Woolmarket. She was preceded in death by her parents, Felix Arceneaux and...

Mar 9, 2016

Anthony Holland, age 55 and a resident of Gulfport, died on March 9, 2016, in Gulfport. Riemann Family Funeral Home, 11280 Three Rivers Road in Gulfport, served the family. For more information, please call (228) 539-9800.

Mar 9, 2016

Jasper L. Walker, 84, died March 9, 2016 in Biloxi. Mr. Walker was sent from Riemann Family Funeral Home in Biloxi to Brookhaven Funeral Home for services. For services, please visit their website at www.brookhavenfuneralhome.net

Mar 9, 2016

Yvonne Carrigee, 83 of Diamondhead, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2016 in Picayune.Mrs. Carrigee was preceded in death by her parents, Manuel and Edna Oramous; her husband, Richard Raymond Carrigee, Sr.; her daughter, Wanda Shipman; and several siblings.Survivors include her two sons, Steven Carrigee and Bill Carrigee, Sr. (Susan M.); siblings, Bernice McConnell, Cynthia Oramous and Anthony Oramous; grandchildren, Bill...

Mar 8, 2016

Isabelle Rosetti Bishop, age 75, of Long Beach, made the transition from her earthly home to her heavenly home on March 8, 2016.""A wife of Noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies. Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value. she brings him good, not harm all the days of her...

Mar 8, 2016

Richard F Coffelt, MSgt USAF, retired, age 92, of Gulfport passed away on March 8, 2016 in Franklin County. He was preceded in death by his son Karl-Heinz Coffelt. Richard is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Anna L. Coffelt; his children, Anneliese Wyatt; Richard (Christy) Coffelt; Tom (Gina) Coffelt, Steve Coffelt, Geraldine Reaves, and Margaret Wylie; his...

Mar 8, 2016

Robert Cleveland Bruce, Sr., 90, of Hattiesburg, formerly of Gulfport, died on Tuesday, March 8, 2016. Robert was born on December 5, 1925, in Sumrall, MS, to Oscar C. and Maggie (Young) Bruce. He was a resident of Hattiesburg, and formerly lived in Gulfport and Pass Christian until Hurricane Katrina. Robert grew up in the area around Hattiesburg-Carterville, Petal, and...

Mar 8, 2016

Mr. James Lawson, age 71, passed away on March 8, 2016 in Biloxi. James was a retired navy officer.He is preceded in death by his parents, William and Frances Lawson; and 8 siblingsHis survivors include his 2 sons, Mike Lawson (Kirbee) of Biloxi, Daniel Lawson (Marilyn) of Gulfport; 6 grandchildren, Dylan, Makenzie, Hayden, Devon, Heidi, Dylan; 1 brother, George Lawson...

Mar 8, 2016

Gary Morgan, 59, passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2016 in Ocean Springs. He worked for the Sun Herald Newspaper for 35 years and for 27 of those years he was the supervisor of distribution.He was preceded in death by his parents, John Paul Morgan and Flora Mary Bedard Morgan. He is survived by his wife, Chong Cha Morgan; 3 sons,...

Mar 7, 2016

Peter Michael Patano, 73 passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on March 7, 2016, at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans, LA, due to complications from congestive heart failure. He was born on March 2, 1943, at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, MS. Mike grew up in Ocean Springs, MS and graduated from Ocean Springs High School...

Mar 7, 2016

Velma Blanchard Williams, age 91, of Biloxi, passed away on March 7, 2016.She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Lee Williams, her parents, Gustave J. and Kerry K. Blanchard, and her siblings, Keller Blanchard and Irene Blanchard.Survivors include her son, Ron (Cynthia) King, 2 grandchildren, Stephanie King Melerine, and Ron (Melissa) King, II, 6 great-grandchildren, Clinton Melerine, Jr.,...

Mar 7, 2016

Stacey Leigh Stevens, age 57, passed away Monday, March 7, 2016 in Gulfport. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport is serving the family. www.riemannfamily.com

Mar 7, 2016

Debra Ladner Dean, age 53, of Pass Christian, passed away on March 7, 2016, in Gulfport.She was preceded in death by her sister, Lisa Ladner Necaise.Debra is survived by her parents, Kermon Ladner and Betty Ladner of Pass Christian; her children, Alexis Dean and Nicholas Dean (Chyanne Hill), both of Pass Christian; her siblings, Rachel Ladner, and Buddy (Lisa) Ladner,...

Mar 7, 2016

Mar 7, 2016

Gertrude L. Pavur, a resident of Long Beach, MS, for the past eighteen years, entered into eternal life on March 7, 2016, surrounded by members of her loving family. Born in New Orleans in 1923 at her family's restaurant (Gentilich's) at Dumaine and Rampart, Gertrude graduated from Loyola University in 1944, married Edward J. Pavur in 1949, and lived a...

Mar 7, 2016

Visitation MAR 14. 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM Riemann Family Funeral Home- 3RR 11280 Three Rivers Rd. Gulfport, MS, US, 39503 Service MAR 14. 04:00 PM Riemann Family Funeral Home- 3RR 11280 Three Rivers Rd. Gulfport, MS, US, 39503

Mar 6, 2016

Janice Lynn Cloud, age 68, passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2016, in Ocean Springs. Born in Marion, Virginia, Jan has called Biloxi her home since 1977. Jan was proceeded in death by her parents, Bernard and Mary Elsie Arnold; Uncle Roy and Aunt Margaret Lambert; and brother-in-law, William ""Bill"" Cloud. She is survived by her loving husband of 48...

Mar 5, 2016

Mark Moran, age 43, of Gulfport, passed away on March 5, 2016.Survivors include his siblings, David (Gaila) Jackson, Joseph Jackson, Casey (Kevin) Greenwell, Kelly (Adam) Saucier, and Amber Moran, step-mother, Judy Griffin.A memorial service will be at 5 pm Monday, March 14, 2016, at Faith Baptist Church, Canal Road, Gulfport. An online guestbook may be signed at www.riemannfamily.com