OBITUARIES
Billie Joe Porterfield
Apr 8, 2016
Billie Joe Porterfield, age 78, passed away April 8, 2016 in Ocean Springs, MS.He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Jo Porterfield; his mother, Ella Jane Porterfield; his father, Dean Porterfield; and his brothers, Kennith Porterfield, J.V. Porterfield, J.L. Porterfield, R.C. Porterfield, and William Porterfield.Billie is survived by his children, Roxann (Randy) Davidson, of Saucier, MS, and Lisa...
Doris Jean McKay
Apr 7, 2016
Doris Jean McKay, age 84, of DeLisle, passed away on April 7, 2016.She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles McKay, a son, Steve Anderson, a grandson, Mikkel Newell, her parents, Louis Wiseman and Bertha Elwood, a sister, Sue Gandy, a brother, Russell Wiseman, and a son-in-law, Thomas ""Bubby"" Faye.Survivors include her children, Alvin Anderson, Carol Newell, Mary Davis,...
Kathleen Capdeville
Apr 7, 2016
Kathleen Capdeville, age 100, passed away April 7, 2016; she is being sent to Gardens of Memories Funeral Home, Metairie, LA from RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Pass Christian, MS; www.riemannfamily.com
Cecil Harris Scoggins
Apr 5, 2016
Mr. Cecil H. Scoggins, age 61, of Woolmarket passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 5, 2016 in the presence of his loving family after a courageous 13 month battle with cancer. Cecil was born on April 27, 1954 in Jackson, MS and moved to the Coast in 1956. He was the son of Max and Dolly Scoggins of...
Virginia Louise Williams
Apr 5, 2016
Virginia Louise Williams, age 82, passed away on April 5, 2016 in Woolmarket.She was born March 10, 1934, in Powhatan, AL and was a resident of the Woolmarket community for the last 35 years. She retired from Keesler AFB, Civil Engineering Squadron, where she served as secretary to the commander, in 1992 after 30 years of dedicated service.She was a...
Steven Rayburn
Apr 5, 2016
Stephen Rayburn, age 56, passed away April 5, 2016; RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Rd, Gulfport is assisting; for more information please call 228-539-9800; www.riemannfamily.com
L.A. Koenenn
Apr 5, 2016
L. A. Koenenn, Jr., a lifelong resident of the Coast and a retired businessman, died early Tuesday at his home in Long Beach. He was 96 years old. He was preceded in death four years ago by Mae Dolese Koenenn, his wife of 71 years. He was born in Kiln, Ms. to L. A. Koenenn, Sr., and Laura Dambrino Koenenn,...
Eleanor H. Danhoffer
Apr 4, 2016
Eleanor H. Danhoffer, age 95 and a resident of Long Beach, died on April 4, 2016, in Pass Christian. She had been a resident of Long Beach since 1983 and was a member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Gulfport, where she was an active member of the Lutheran Women's Missionary League. Mrs. Danhoffer was preceded in death by her...
Jo Anne Daughdrill
Apr 4, 2016
Jo Anne Daughdrill, 55, of Biloxi, went to be with the Lord on April 4, 2016.She is preceded in death by her father; James A. ""Popeye"" Daughdrill.She is survived by her mother; Betty Daugdrill, sister; Rhonda (George) Charles, niece; Tina (Christopher) Corey, nephew; Greg Charles, great nieces and nephews; Alexys Joiner, Madison Charles, Hunter Corey, Cayleb Joiner.She loved her family,...
Andrew Antoine Bernard
Apr 4, 2016
Andrew Antoine Bernard, age 87, passed away on April 4, 2016 in Gautier, MS. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 13872 Lemoyne Blvd, at the corner of Washington Ave, Ocean Springs is serving the family. An online guestbook may be viewed and memories shared at www.riemannfamily.com. Interment Biloxi National Cemetery 400 Veterans Avenue Biloxi, MS, 39531
Michael William Peters
Apr 3, 2016
Michael William Peters passed away gently into the arms of our Lord on April 3, 2016 surrounded by his loving family after a long, brave battle with cancer. Mike was born on August 20, 1947. As the eldest of six children of a career Air Force father, Mike lived his childhood in many parts of the county and world. His...
Phyllis R. Darden
Apr 3, 2016
Phyllis R. Darden, 90, a resident of Long Beach since 1967, passed away Sunday, April 3, 2016.Mrs. Darden retired after 23 years as a housekeeper at Memorial Hospital, where in 1976 she was named Employee of the Year. She was a member of Long Beach Community Church. She will be remembered for her passion for her family, her church and...
Raymond Paul Moran
Apr 3, 2016
Raymond Paul Moran Jr. born on February 11, 1928 lived a full and happy life and on Sunday, April 3, 2016 he moved on to learn the answers to the questions he had in life. Ray was preceded in death by his parents Raymond and Florence Moran and also his two sisters, Hazel and Evelyn. Ray is survived by his...
Johnnie Earl Spiers
Apr 2, 2016
Johnnie Earl Spiers, age 61, passed away in Gulfport, MS on April 2, 2016. He is preceded in death by his father, Johnnie (Boy) Spiers, brother, James (Ernie) Spiers, sister, Diane Abshire, and granddaughter, Fallyn Star. Johnnie is survived by his wife, Becky Spiers, daughter, Ashley (Jason) Manche, son, Brandan (Morgan) Spiers, Mother, Mollie (Bill) Starks, a brother, Joseph (Joe...
Dorothy Bond Switzer
Apr 2, 2016
Dorothy Bond Switzer, 88, passed away Saturday, April 2, 2016 in Gulfport. Mrs. Switzer was a life-long resident of Gulfport. She was of the Baptist faith and she enjoyed fishing and gardening. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold A. Switzer; parents, Willard and Katie Bond; and her sister, Patsy Busby. Survivors include her three children, Kenneth A....
Chester H. Couey
Apr 2, 2016
Chester H. Couey, age 77, passed away April 2, 2016; A private service will be held in Biloxi National Cemetery; RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Gulfport is serving the family; www.riemannfamily.com Interment Biloxi National Cemetery 400 Veterans Avenue Biloxi, MS, 39531
Arthur Glenn Beard
Apr 2, 2016
Arthur Glenn Beard, 67, passed away Saturday, April 2, 2016 in Pearl River County. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur Jackson Beard and Sylvia McCaffrey Randolph; niece, Ashleigh Felker; granddaughter, Jessica Phelps Gant. He is survived by his daughters, Kimberly Beard and Kara Beard; 2 sisters, Bonnie Reid (Fred) and Doris Randall (Bill); brother, Jackie Beard (Chanda);...
Michael "Scott" Thompson
Apr 1, 2016
Michael ""Scott"" Thompson, 55, of Biloxi, passed away Friday, April 1, 2016. He was preceded in death by his father, Clarence ""Tommy"" Thompson, and his granddaughter, Karsin Marie Thompson. Mr. Thompson is survived by his wife, Shari Thompson; his parents, Sandy Thompson and Eddie Colbet; three children, Keegan Thompson, Krystyn Lyon, and Kobe Thompson; his siblings: Lori Savage (Pat), and...
Johnnie Hamilton Etterle
Mar 31, 2016
Johnnie H. Etterle, Jr., age 65 and a resident of Perkinston, MS passed away Thursday, March 31, 2016 in Picayune, MS.He was preceded in death by his parents, Louise and Johnnie Etterle; and his sister, Alice Chilton-Foss.Johnnie is survived by his wife of 34 years, Kathy Jo Etterle; his sons, Benjamin Etterle, Stephen Etterle, and Eric Noth; and his sister,...
Willie Russ Shelton
Mar 31, 2016
Willie Russ Shelton, Jr. , age 75, of Saucier, passed away March 31, 2016, in Pensacola, Fl. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie R. and Jewel Shelton.Willie is survived by his loving wife, Arwilda Shelton, of Saucier; his children, James, Christina, and Lee Shelton. Willie served in the United States Army. He worked as a registered nurse...
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