OBITUARIES

Ralph  James Christman

Ralph James Christman

Jan 7, 2016

Ralph James Christman, Jr., passed away on January 7, 2016, after a 13 year battle with Parkinson's Disease. He was preceded in death by his infant granddaughter, Courtney Christman Foster. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Mary Jane Green Christman; seven children, Charlotte (Paolo Sheaffer), Ralph III (Julia Tinsley), John (Miliss McKay), Greg (Caroline Murphy), Janie Boling...

Tommy Whichard

Tommy Whichard

Jan 6, 2016

Age 84, passed away January 6, 2016. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Three Rivers Rd. Gulfport, served the family.

John  Frank Seymour

John Frank Seymour

Jan 6, 2016

Our Creator took out his brush and painted a path with every color in the rainbow to bring our beloved son, brother, uncle, friend and artist, John, to his Heavenly home Wednesday, January 6, 2016. For those who were lucky enough to have known and loved John our souls are rejoicing that he has no more pain and suffering. Though,...

Robert  C Gmerek

Robert C Gmerek

Jan 6, 2016

Robert ""Bob"" C. Gmerek, age 71, died at his residence at Armed Forces Retirement Home, Gulfport, MS, on Thursday, January 7, 2016. He is the son of the former Frank and Lottie Gmerek of Whiting, IN. Born February 15, 1944, in East Chicago, IN, he served in the Air Force at Tyndall AFB in Panama City, FL from 1962 to...

Lois McCullough

Lois McCullough

Jan 5, 2016

Mrs. Mary ""Lois"" McCullough, age 91, of Columbus, MS, passed away on January 5, 2015 in Long Beach, MS. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Doyle Blaylock McCullough; and one son, Doyle Banks McCullough.Her survivors include two grandchildren, Amie M. Ladner (Ryan), Doyle McCullough (Crystal); three great-grandchildren, Reagan Ladner, Colton Ladner, and Elijah McCullough; and numerous nieces...

Grace  Ann Swahn

Grace Ann Swahn

Jan 5, 2016

Grace Ann Swahn, age 83 and a resident of Kiln, died on January 5, 2016, in Gulfport. Riemann Family Funeral Home, 9113 Kiln Delisle Road in Pass Christian, served the family. For more information, please call (228) 586-0510.

Anna  Mae Sutton

Anna Mae Sutton

Jan 5, 2016

age 59, passed away on Jan. 5, 2016. Arrangements are pending at RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Long Beach. www.riemannfamily.com

Bryant  Hubert Quave

Bryant Hubert Quave

Jan 5, 2016

Bryant H. Quave, age 75, of the Latimer Community, passed away in Ocean Springs on January 5, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Norman and Alice Quave; sister, Marlene Gilbert; brothers, Walter and Paddy Quave. Bryant is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Irene L. Quave; one daughter, Alison Elaine Quave; one granddaughter, Alexis Rose...

Ruby  Nell Cornelius

Ruby Nell Cornelius

Jan 4, 2016

Nell Russum Cornelius, age 85 and a resident of Saucier, died on January 4, 2016, in Gulfport. She was preceded in death by her parents, Andrew Martin and Molly Myrick Hembree; her spouses, Glen Dale Russum and Paul Cornelius; her son, Lester Carol Russum and a great grandson, Gavin McDaniel. Nell is survived her children, Brenda Russum (James) Randolph of...

John  Palmer Sisson

John Palmer Sisson

Jan 3, 2016

John P. ""Jack"" Sisson, age 90, passed away Sunday, January 3, 2016.A resident of Gulfport, Mr. Sisson was a WWII veteran of the United States Navy where he served in the Pacific Theatre. He is the former owner of J.P. Sisson International, Inc., of Gulfport. During his career, he was very active in local service clubs including, Rotary, Kiwanis and...

Kimberly  Truett Balch

Kimberly Truett Balch

Jan 3, 2016

Kimberly Louise Truett Balch of Gulfport, Mississippi, died peacefully surrounded by love on Sunday, January 3, 2016. She was born in Ocala, Florida, on February 22, 1966.Kim graduated as the Salutatorian in 1983 from Osceola High School in Kissimmee, Florida, and received her bachelor's degree from the University of Florida, followed by graduate studies at the University of Central Florida....

Deborah  Allison Barlow

Deborah Allison Barlow

Jan 3, 2016

Deborah Allison Barlow, age 54 and a resident of Gulfport, died on January 3, 2016, in Gulfport. Allison had been a resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast for the past 44 years. At the time of her death, Allison was employed with Home Depot in Biloxi as a Specialty Sales Assistant Store Manager, where she had been employed for the...

Patricia  Ann Murrell

Patricia Ann Murrell

Jan 3, 2016

Patricia Murrell, age 61, died Sunday, January 3, 2016 in Gulfport. Mrs. Murrell was sent from RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Gulfport to Heritage FH in Georgia for services.

Sandra Jones

Sandra Jones

Jan 2, 2016

Sandra Harvey Jones, 65, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2016 in Gulfport. She was preceded in death by her mother, Lillie Mae Harvey. Sandra is survived by her husband of 46 years Jerry R. Jones of Gulfport; her daughter, Tina Phillips (Johnnie) of Gulfport; her sisters, Cleta Miller (Ricky) of Gulfport, Kathy Easterling of Gulfport, Ruby Reynolds of Anchorage, AK...

Jack  Ollis Powell

Jack Ollis Powell

Jan 2, 2016

Jack Ollis Powell of Gulfport, Mississippi died Saturday January 2, 2016 at the age of 70. He was born in Columbia, Mississippi in 1945, but lived most of his life on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. He graduated from Harrison Central High School in 1965, and attended Phillips College 1966-1969. He was of Baptist faith. He was a talented musician and...

Richard  Lamar Buchanan

Richard Lamar Buchanan

Jan 1, 2016

Age 80, passed away January 1, 2016. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Rd., Gulfport, served the family. www.riemannfamily.com.

Sue  Ann Lochner

Sue Ann Lochner

Jan 1, 2016

Sue Ann Lochner, 66, passed away on January 1, 2016 in Biloxi, Mississippi with her daughters by her side. Sue was born in Bremen, Indiana but lived in Biloxi for the past 25 years. Sue practiced nursing before focusing on raising her two daughters. She later became involved with the Biloxi school system in various positions. Sue enjoyed the arts,...

Evelyn  Grace Rodgers

Evelyn Grace Rodgers

Dec 31, 2015

Evelyn Arthur Rodgers was born June 22, 1922 in New Orleans and passed away on December 31, 2015. She was the daughter of the late Benjamin T. Arthur and Magdelene Scarovitch Arthur of New Orleans. She attended Sacred Heart School and graduated from Slidell High School, where she was the editor of the high school newspaper. She attended LSU and...

Caroline  Martha Walker

Caroline Martha Walker

Dec 31, 2015

A memorial service will be held on Sunday, Jan 10, 2016 at 2:00 PM at the RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 13872 Lemoyne Blvd at Washington Ave, Ocean Springs. Service JAN 10. 02:00 PM Riemann Family Funeral Home- West Jackson County 13872 Lemoyne Blvd. Ocean Springs, MS, US, 39564 Interment Biloxi National Cemetery 400 Veterans Avenue Biloxi, MS, 39531

Mary  A. Long

Mary A. Long

Dec 31, 2015

Mary A. Long, age 89, of Gulfport, passed away on December 31, 2015.She was preceded in death by her husband, Marion C. Long, her parents, Frank W. Guy and Leila Guy, and 2 sisters, Frances Seay and Katherine Hoyer.Survivors include her son, William F. (Cindy) Collins, a step-son, Edgar (Eleanor) Long, her grandchildren, Marianne (Herbert) Duggan, Karen L. Collins, and...