OBITUARIES

Oct 13, 2015

Carlene Brown, 82, passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2015 in Gulfport, MS. She was formally of Windham, Maine and she moved to Gulfport, Mississippi in 2009 where she spent her final days. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Brown; parents, Willard M. Tripp and Mary A. Strout Tripp; brother, Howard Tripp; sister, Cathleen McCulloch.She is survived by...

Oct 13, 2015

Judith Carolyn Skocelas, age 68, of D'Iberville, passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband of 33 years, Benedict A. Skocelas; and her parents, Houston F. West and Johnnie E. West. Judith is survived by her two children, Wayne A. (Benette) Skocelas of Utah and Eric R. (Sarah) Skocelas of Alabama; her nine grandchildren,...

Oct 13, 2015

William ""Billy"" Oliver Simms, Jr., age 72, passed away on October 13, 2015 at home surrounded by his loving family. Billy retired after 38 years of service with International Paper Company where he was a member of the Quarter Century Society. He was also of the Baptist Faith, most recently attending First Baptist Church of Vancleave. Billy was preceded in...

Oct 12, 2015

David Quincy Lairsey, age 59, passed away October 12, 2015. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Three Rivers Rd., Gulfport is serving the family. www.riemannfamily.com.

Oct 11, 2015

Mary Ellen Jones of Biloxi went to be with her Heavenly Father. She passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, October 11, 2015, after a valiant fight following a lengthy illness. She was born on December 5, 1928, in Houston, Texas. She was a kind and loving mother and friend who loved traveling, baking, and her social organizations, including...

Oct 11, 2015

Sidney Ray Maddux, age 90, of Long Beach, passed away October 11, 2015. Mr.Maddux graduated from Perkinston Jr. College. He retired from the U. S. Navy as a CTC. He proudly served his country in two wars with the Navy. He then worked for Civil Service with NSA, NUSIC and NAUCOM. He had numerous military and civil service commendations and...

Oct 11, 2015

Houston G. ""Jerry"" Sumrall, age 75, of Biloxi, passed away on October 11, 2015.He was preceded in death by his parents, Houston ""Red"" Sumrall and Mary Lou Riley Sumrall, and a brother, Modi Sumrall.Survivors include his wife, Sybil Sumrall, 1 son, Allen (Gina) Sumrall, 2 step-daughters, Monique (John) Word, and Suzanne (David) Lockwood, 1 brother, Bud (Rhonda) Sumrall, 6 granddaughters,...

Oct 10, 2015

Thomas Paul Hempker, age 62 and a resident of Gulfport, died on October 10, 2015, in Gulfport. Riemann Family Funeral Home, 11280 Three Rivers Road in Gulfport, served the family. For more information, please call (228) 539-9800.

Oct 10, 2015

Thomas Carroll Morgan, commonly known by family and friends as T.C., Tom, Tommy, 81 of Boaz, Alabama, passed away on October 10, 2015.Tom was born in Morgantown, MS, on April 29, 1934. He enlisted in the U.S. Army at the age of fourteen because he was tired of picking cotton and served in the Korean War until the army realized...

Oct 10, 2015

Helen Vithorkis Taylor was born on March 22, 1924 in Brooklyn, New York. She was predeceased by her late husband, retired Air Force Lt. Colonel Warren ""Bud"" Taylor, and son Ellis Taylor. Helen is survived by her daughter, Lisa Taylor, and cousin Mary Makris of Biloxi, and cousins Nicholas Saralakis, Pauline Saralakis Solomon of Newton, Massachusetts. Helen was a member...

Oct 10, 2015

Dennis A. Kiedrowski, 63, passed away on October 10, 2015, of natural causes. He was an avid sports fan and loved the Chicago Cubs and the Green Bay Packers. He also loved golf, and was on a bowling league at Park Ten Lanes in Diamondhead. He had a wonderful sense of humor and was loved dearly by his family and...

Oct 10, 2015

Robert Adam (Bob) Bennett, II, 50, of Biloxi, MS passed away suddenly of a heart attack on Saturday, October 10th in Biloxi. Bob was baptized at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, Biloxi, where he attended elementary school. He was a graduate of Biloxi High School and the University of South Mississippi, where he studied business and hotel management. He...

Oct 10, 2015

Don N. Seymour, age 53, lifelong resident of St. Martin, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2015.Don enjoyed being with family and friends and was a hard worker. He was employed with Western Geophysical for years and most recently with Fosters Heating and Air. Don was of the Catholic Faith.He is preceded in death by his nephews, Christopher Seymour and...

Oct 10, 2015

Oct 9, 2015

Mrs. Lucile Crowder, 88, of Long Beach, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, October 8, 2015.Mrs. Crowder was born in Magnolia, MS, on July 17, 1927 to Alvie Felder Williams and Mary Sandifer Williams. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, James Linzy Crowder, and her siblings, Aubrey Williams, Nolan Williams, Bill Williams, Joel...

Oct 9, 2015

Reatha A. Allen, age 60, of Gulfport passed away on October 9, 2015 in Gulfport. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport is in charge of arrangements.

Oct 9, 2015

Jane P. Wisely, age 84, of Biloxi, passed away on October 9, 2015.She was preceded in death by her husband, MSgt Albert H. Wisely, USAF, Ret., her parents, Horace and Muriel Phillp, and a son-in-law, James Christian.Survivors include her children, Lynda Christian, Gail Ann (Sheraton) Walls, Lisa J. (Eddie) Majeste, a sister, Ann Underwood, 4 grandchildren, Matthew C. Broussard, Dmitri...

Oct 9, 2015

Nancy Webster, 70, of Woolmarket, passed away October 9, 2015. She is survived by two daughters, Wendy Webster and Sally Laubenthal (Patrick), and one son, Henry ""Hank"" Webster (Kim), one sister, Sandra Merrell (Frank), five grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.She was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Stephen Hayes, and three sisters, Betty Davis, Barbara Brown, and Patricia...

Oct 8, 2015

John (J.J.) Joseph Rusnak, age 43, gained his wings at 5:10pm in his Biloxi home on October 8, 2015. He was such a kind hearted man with a gentle soul. He was always full of excitement with never a dull moment to spare. He was preceded in death by his mother, Patsy Ann Gordon and his grandmother, Thelma Rusnak. He...

Oct 8, 2015

Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather and Coast Entertainer, Jackie E. Holley passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2015.Jackie was born on August 30, 1947 in Biloxi, MS. He was married to his lifelong sweetheart, Johnnie (Welch) Holley for 46 years.Jackie was a popular Gulf Coast Entertainer for several decades from the 1950's to the present. He has played and became friends...