OBITUARIES
Mary Naomi Reyer Parker
Jul 11, 2015
Mary Naomi Reyer Parker passed away on July 11, 2015, at the age of 84. She was originally from Gulfport and was a retired cook from the Gulfport School System. She was preceded in death by her mother, Celia Reyer Nelson; her dad, William Reyer; her daughter, Alice Anderson; her son, William Parker; her sisters, Ella Parker, Stella Parker, Willie...
Branden Kyle Harvey
Jul 11, 2015
Branden Kyle Harvey, age 18, of Saucier, passed away on July 11, 2015. Branden was a recent graduate of D'Iberville High School. His mom, Heather, and extended family were so proud to celebrate his graduation just 2 months ago. At that time, no one could have imagined having to say goodbye so soon. Branden was a handsome, smart, and happy...
Catherine Williford Zeloy
Jul 11, 2015
Catherine Williford Zeloy, age 85, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2015. She was born on January 22, 1930 to James Everette and Katie Mae (Havard) Williford in Mobile, AL. There was a special love between her and her brothers; James E. ""Cotton"", Willie R. ""Buddy"", Henry, and Thomas Williford and her sisters; Betty Jean Williford, Delores Cantin and Evelyn Jackman....
Raymond E. Cofield
Jul 11, 2015
Raymond E. Cofield, age 71 a lifelong resident of Gulfport passed away Saturday, July 11, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Ethel Cofield and his brother, Joe Cofield. Mr. Cofield is survived by his two children, Rachel Arciga and her husband, Gerard and Ruth Cofield; his three grandchildren, Justin Cofield, Caitlin Martinek and Austin Bacy;...
Teri "Ebrite" Johnson
Jul 11, 2015
Teri Ebrite-Johnson passed away peacefully Saturday, July 11, 2015 at her Long Beach residence.Teri was born in Jackson, Mississippi, the second daughter of Jim and Yvonne Johnson of Long Beach. Teri graduated with a BA in Psychology from the University of Southern Mississippi in 2001. Teri had a zest for life, including arts and crafts, earning her wings and serving...
John S. Green
Jul 11, 2015
John S. Green, age 63 and a resident of Biloxi, died on July 11, 2015, in Gulfport. Mr. Green was a native of Pennsylvania and moved to Biloxi in 2006 to help with the cleanup and rebuilding of the Mississippi Gulf Coast after Hurricane Katrina. He was preceded in death by his father, John Lempicki. Mr. Green is survived by...
William M. Montgomery
Jul 11, 2015
William M. Montgomery passed away surrounded by his family on July 11, 2015.He was born on March 9, 1925 in Jackson, Mississippi to the late Marshall B. Montgomery and Ethel Williamson Montgomery.He is preceded in death by his son Byron M. Montgomery of Colleyville, Texas.He is survived by five daughters Anne Amelia Kimmell (Michael) of Olympia, WA, Megan Patricia Brown...
Karon Marie Swords
Jul 10, 2015
Karon Marie ""Goldie"" Swords, age 71, of Ocean Springs, passed away on July 10, 2015, in Ocean Springs. She is survived by her husband of 24 years, Dennis Swords of Ocean Springs; her children, Kiem (Doug) Powers of Ocean Springs, Kevin Swords of Virginia, Kris (Heather) Swords of Illinois, Kelly Swords of Ocean Springs, Tony (Angie) Sly of Iowa, and...
Gladys Bruce Baggett
Jul 10, 2015
Gladys Bruce Baggett, age 84, of Gulfport, formerly of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on July 10, 2015, after an extended battle with Dementia and related health problems. Gladys was the daughter of Thomas Jefferson Bruce and Delia Bruce Brock and was reared in rural Arkansas. After graduating from High School, she worked in retail for several years prior to...
Irene' Bruce Robertson
Jul 8, 2015
Irene' Bruce Robertson, of Ocean Springs, age 76, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2015. Irene' was born in Edinburg, Scotland to Sarah McDonnell Bruce and Melvin Bruce; she then immigrated to Phenix City, Alabama on May 3, 1959 to marry Leon E. (Robbie) Robertson on May 24, 1959. She and Robbie moved to Biloxi in November, 1959 where Robbie attended...
Gerald Lynn Adams
Jul 8, 2015
Gerald Lynn Adams, age 72, passed away on July 8, 2015.He was preceded in death by his father, Nolan Edward Adams.Survivors include his mother, Alma Adams, a son, Jarvis Adams, and 2 siblings, Kim Adams and Larry Adams.Mr. Adams served 4 years in the Air Force where he was trained as a mechanic. He owned and operated his own battery...
Mark F. Fisher
Jul 8, 2015
Mark Fredrick Fisher, 56, of Waveland, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2015 at his home.Mark was a native of New Orleans and a long time resident of Waveland. He was the Area Coach for Taco Bell, a huge Saints fan, Nascar fan and loved billiards and traveling.The family appreciates all the love and support received during this difficult time....
Kenneth Shane McGee
Jul 7, 2015
Kenneth Shane McGee, age 45 and a resident of Gulfport, died on Tuesday, July 7, 2015, in Gulfport. Riemann Family Funeral Home, 11280 Three Rivers Road in Gulfport, served the family. For more information, please call (228) 539-9800.
Eddy Phillips
Jul 7, 2015
Eddy Phillips, age 55 and a resident of Gulfport, died on July 7, 2015, in Gulfport. Funeral arrangements are pending at Riemann Family Funeral Home, 11280 Three Rivers Road in Gulfport. For more information, please call (228) 539-9800.
Helen L. Scarbrough Kelly
Jul 7, 2015
Helen L. Scarbrough Kelly, age 72, of D'Iberville passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2015.She was preceded in death by her husband, George P. Kelly, and her daughter, Karen Elizabeth Dennis.Mrs. Kelly is survived by her sons, Donald Scarbrough and David Scarbrough of Biloxi; her siblings, Charles ""Bud"" Lassett of Banks, AL, Patricia ""Pat"" Billings of Sebastian, FL, Barbara Harris...
Amanda Faye von Reed
Jul 7, 2015
Amanda Faye von Reed, age 39, of Helena, passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2015. She was preceded in death by her father, Erich von Reed. She was a loving mom, daughter, sister, and friend that will be missed by all who knew her. Survivors include her son, Erich S. von Reed, her daughter, Ashley Ivy, her mother, Lesley von...
TSGT Henry Allen DeCoto
Jul 7, 2015
Henry Allen DeCoto passed away Tuesday, 7/7/15. There will be a graveside service at 11:00 AM at Biloxi National Cemetery on Thursday, 7/16/15. Service JUL 16. 11:00 AM Biloxi National Cemetery 400 Veterans Avenue Biloxi, MS, US, 39531 Interment Biloxi National Cemetery 400 Veterans Avenue Biloxi, MS, 39531
Betty Ann Whitehead
Jul 6, 2015
Betty Ann Cole Whitehead, resident of D'Iberville, MS, passed away on July 6, 2015 at the age of 72. She was preceded in death by her mother, Lucy Jane Cole; her father, Jeptha Q. Cole; and two brothers, James ""Bud"" Cole and E.M. Courtney.Betty is survived by her husband of 54 years, Ulus Muton Whitehead; three daughters, Judy DeCausey of...
Mary Taylor "Sister" Williams
Jul 6, 2015
Mary ""Sister"" Taylor Williams, age 66, of D'Iberville passed away on Monday, July 6, 2015 in Gulfport. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lucille Ladner and Henry Taylor. She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Larry W. Williams Sr. of D'Iberville; her son, Larry Wayne Williams Jr. and his wife, Sara, of Hattiesburg; her brothers, Greg...
Sidney Mallett
Jul 5, 2015
Mr. Sidney Mallett, 86, passed away Sunday, July 5, 2015 at his residence.Mr. Mallett was a life-long resident of the Success community and was retired from the U.S. Forest Service. He loved the outdoors & hunting, and raising his cattle & horses. He was a member of Morris Hill Baptist Church.Mr. Mallett was preceded in death by his parents, Dennis...
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