OBITUARIES

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

Mar 5, 2016

Carole C. Holmes, of Gulfport, passed away on March 5, 2016. She is survived by her son, daughter, four grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. She was an avid reader and was retired from the Oreck Vacuum Cleaner Company, Long Beach. A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 9, 2016, at 1pm at Cowan Road Baptist Church, 425 Cowan Road...

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. The RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Gulfport, is serving the family...

Mar 4, 2016

James ""Shine"" E. Dennis, age 88 and a resident of Gulfport, was surrounded by his loving family when he was called to his final duty station at the Pearly Gates on March 4, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifton and William Clyde Dye Dennis; a son, Michael Dennis; a sister, Faye Keith; a brother, E.W. Dennis;...

Mar 4, 2016

Leo L. Dubourg, Jr., age 85 and a resident of Lumberton, died on March 4, 2016, in Hattiesburg. He was a native of New Orleans and a graduate of Jesuit High School. Mr. Dubourg was preceded in death by his parents, Leo L. and Emma Bowes Dubourg; his sister, Mary Goodman and a grandson, Adam Chaison. He is survived by...

Mar 4, 2016

Woodrow Billy Saucier, age 88 of Gulfport, passed away Friday, March 4, 2016.Woodrow was born February 2, 1928 in Bogalusa, LA to George Alvin and Mary Louise Bosarge Saucier. He was married to the love of his life, Charlotte Elberta Hill for 62 years. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; son, Gregory Lynn; daughter, Kathleen Elaine;...

Mar 4, 2016

Katherine Tompkins McMahan, 87, born November 26, 1928 in Vicksburg, MS to Andrew U. Tompkins and Lois Magnon Tompkins, lived most of her life on the MS Gulf Coast in Gulfport, Pass Christian and Biloxi, passed away on Friday, March 4, 2016 in Gulfport.She was preceded in death by parents, her brothers Andrew Tompkins, Jr., William Dorsey Tompkins and Edwin...

Mar 4, 2016

Eldridge ""EL"" Garcia, 92, born and raised in Lakeshore and was the oldest living person in Lakeshore, passed away Thursday, March 4, 2016. Mr. Garcia was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and was a member of the VFW #4808 of Lakeshore, St. John Catholic Church of Lakeshore and St. Ann Catholic Church, Clermont Harbor.He was preceded in death...

Mar 3, 2016

Jack L. Davis, 69, of Gulfport Mississippi passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2016. Mr. Davis was born in Peoria, Illinois on October 18, 1946 to Harold Austin Davis and Judith Frances (Belk) Davis. He served in the U.S. Air Force and was a Vietnam veteran. He was employed at Amoco Oil in Texas City, Texas for 40 years and...

Mar 3, 2016

Alton Anthony Travirca, Sr., 72, of Kiln, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2016 in Gulfport.Mr. Travirca was a lifelong resident of Kiln. He was a lifelong shipbuilder, retiring from Ingalls Shipbuilding. He was of the Baptist faith and he enjoyed fishing and crabbing.He was preceded in death by his parents, Alton Alphonse Travirca and Carrie Elizabeth Travirca; his daughter, Dorothy...

Mar 3, 2016

Christopher ""Chris"" Robinson, 49, passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2016 in Gulfport. Chris was a life-long resident of Gulfport. He graduated from Harrison Central High School in 1984 and then from the University of Southern Mississippi with a bachelor's degree in computer science. Chris worked with the Naval Oceanographic Office at Stennis Space Center.Chris was a member of Gateway...