OBITUARIES
Nathan H. Grimsley
Dec 23, 2015
Nathan Herschel Grimsley, age 83, of Gautier, passed away on December 22, 2015 at Keesler AFB Medical Center.He was born in Hattiesburg, MS and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He attended Hattiesburg public schools and later enlisted in the U.S. Air Force serving during the Korean War. He later attended USM and then graduated from Phillips...
Christopher Joseph Merchant
Dec 23, 2015
Christopher Joseph Merchant, age 56, passed away, December 23, 2015, in Gulfport.He was preceded in death by his mother, Elsie Miller Merchant; and his brother, Bobby Merchant.Christopher is survived by his father, Donald Merchant, Sr.; his brothers, Jon and Donald Merchant; his cousin, Donna Shaw; his aunt, Sue Williams; and his uncle, Frank Miller.RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers...
John M. Fahnestock
Dec 23, 2015
John M. Fahnestock, Jr. died December 23, 2015, in Ocean Springs, MS, at the age of 80. He was predeceased by his parents, John M. and Mae Cassibry Fahnestock, of DeLisle, MS., his sister, Janie Sue Ebdon, and brother in law, William Ebdon, of Katy, TX. John was born in the Panama Canal Zone on January 4, 1935 and graduated...
Carl Eli Vice
Dec 21, 2015
Carl Eli Vice, age 88, of Helena, passed away on December 21, 2015.He was preceded in death by his first wife, Doris Pierce Vice, his son and daughter-in-law, Pharoah and Shirley Willard, his parents, Carley and Maggie Howell Vice, a brother and sister-in-law, Frank and Mytrier Vice, a brother-in-law, Buster Patterson, and 2 nieces, Lorraine Taylor and Helen (Sidney) Parker.Survivors...
Barbara Anne Lizana
Dec 21, 2015
age 88, of Ocean Springs, passed away on December 21, 2015. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 13872 Lemoyne Blvd., at the corner of Washington Ave. is serving the family. An online guestbook may be viewed and memories shared at www.riemannfamily.com
Ernestine Yon Byrd
Dec 21, 2015
Our Mother, Ernestine Yon Byrd, age 95, passed away on Monday, December 21, 2015. She was a resident of Pascagoula, MS, and was living in a Personal Care home in Vancleave, Mississippi, at the time of her death. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Pascagoula. Mother was a homemaker and a stay-at-home Mom; however, she...
Mary K. Bovard
Dec 21, 2015
Mrs. Mary Karen Bovard, age 54, of Vancleave, passed away on December 21, 2015 in Vancleave, MS. Mary attended the University of South Alabama for two years where she studied nursing. She was a member of Dantzler United Methodist Church, active in the ""Cross and Flame"" choir, received top honors with Girl Scouts, and enjoyed swimming; motorcycling and working with...
LeRoy F. Eastes
Dec 20, 2015
MSgt LeRoy F. Eastes, Jr., USAF, Ret., age 94, of Lyman, passed away on December 20, 2015.Mr. Eastes was born in Marion, Grant Co., Indiana and had been a resident of the MS Gulf Coast since April 1948 and lived in the Lyman community since July 1958.Prior to entering military service in WWII, Mr. Eastes was employed by the US...
Karen June Pfaff
Dec 20, 2015
Karen June Pfaff, age 61, of Ocean Springs, passed away on December 20, 2015, in Mobile, AL.She was preceded in death by her father, Robert William Pfaff, and a son and granddaughter, Freddie Jordan and Magon Jordan.Survivors include her husband, Richard Lee Jordan, her mother, Edna Pfaff, a sister, Nancy (Brad) Greenwalt, a brother, Allen (Elaine) Pfaff, her children, April...
Michael "Mike" Franklin
Dec 20, 2015
Michael ""Mike"" Lynn Franklin, 51, a lifelong resident of Saucier, passed away Sunday, December 20, 2015.Mike was an avid hunter and fisherman and was a member of Michael Memorial Baptist Church. He was self-employed working in construction.Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Birl and Birdie Franklin; his siblings, James Kenneth Franklin, Tommy Dean Franklin, Gwen Ladnier and Rev....
Stella R. Hemphill
Dec 20, 2015
Stella R. Hemphill age 89, of Covington, LA, formerly a longtime resident of Gulfport, passed away December 20, 2015. She was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Gulfport where she served as Elder and as Treasurer for 18 years. She also served on several committees and commissions of the Presbytery of Mississippi and committees of the General Assembly of...
Jeraldine Cuevas
Dec 19, 2015
Jeraldine Hickman Cuevas, 70, passed away Saturday, December 19, 2015 in Gulfport. She was preceded in death by her parents, Talmer Hickman and Clara Ladner Patton; son, Ryan Keith Cuevas; sister, Betty Ladner; brothers, Clyde Ladner and Ulysses Ladner. She is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, Bernell John Cuevas of Gulfport, 4 daughters, Belinda Hall (Lonnie) of...
Ricky Lane Cuevas
Dec 19, 2015
Ricky Lane Cuevas, age 57, of Pass Christian, died Saturday, December 19, 2015.Ricky was preceded in death by his father, Jimmy Dale Cuevas; his brother, Jackie Wayne Cuevas; and his faithful canine companion, Jethro.He is survived by his wife, Charlotte Cuevas; his step-children, Erica Ladner and Karen Fountain; his mother, Minnie Lou Cuevas; his siblings, Dale Cuevas (June), Rusty Cuevas,...
Adam Joseph Ortiz
Dec 19, 2015
Adam Ortiz, 81, entered God's kingdom Saturday, December 19 peacefully, in the arms of his wife. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rev. Adam and Luisa Ortiz of Amarillo, TX; son, Richard Mario Ortiz of Gulfport; brother, Rev. Onie Ortiz; and two sisters, Elizabeth and Mary. Adam is survived by his wife of many years, Lisa, and daughters...
Shantel Seay
Dec 17, 2015
Shantel Marie Seay, age 37, passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2015 in Gulfport.She was a compassionate, loving, beautiful person inside and out, and a free spirit that was loved by many.She is preceded in death by her beloved dog, Mya Louise Seay.Her survivors include her mother Vicki Nicholson of Gulfport, MS; father, David Boggess of New Hampshire, and numerous...
Nellie Marie Sonnier Williams
Dec 17, 2015
Mrs. Nellie Marie Sonnier Williams, 86, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2015, in her home surrounded by her family and loved ones. Mrs. Williams was born in Biloxi to Della Comeaux Sonnier and Oleus Sonnier on November 8, 1929, at 8 o'clock in the morning, in the eighth house. She has been a lifelong member of the Catholic Church with...
David R Johnson
Dec 16, 2015
..age 53, passed away on December 16, 2015 in Gulfport. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Rd, Gulfport is serving the family. www.riemannfamily.com.
Lewis Lenard Wirfs
Dec 16, 2015
Lewis Lenard Wirfs, age 92 and a resident of Gulfport, died on December 16, 2015, in Gulfport. Riemann Family Funeral Home, 11280 Three Rivers Road in Gulfport, served the family. For more information, please call (228) 539-9800.
Langwood Ray Smith
Dec 16, 2015
Langwood Ray Smith, 65, of Gulfport, passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2015 at home.Mr. Smith was a member of Biloxi River Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edlynn C. Smith and Irma L. Smith; and his brother, Clayton Smith, Jr.Survivors include his daughter, Sarah Smith; step-son, Joey Smith; sister, Deborah Smith Parker (Clyde); brother, David Smith,...
Melvin Roberts
Dec 16, 2015
Age 62, passed away December 16, 2015. He was sent from RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Beauvoir Rd., Biloxi to Vance Memorial Chapel, Phenix City, AL.
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