OBITUARIES
Raymond Jay Burger
Jun 21, 2015
MSgt Raymond Jay Burger, USAF, retired, age 86 of Gulfport passed away onSunday, June 21, 2015.Mr. Burger retired from the United States Air Force after serving 21 years, and later retired from civil service as an Electronics Technician. He enjoyed fishing as his hobby.He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Beatrice C. Burger; and his five siblings,...
Mildred Cruthirds "Mimi" Nihart Woodard
Jun 21, 2015
Mildred Cruthirds Nihart Woodard (Mimi), 85 years of age, passed away on June 21, 2015, in Gulfport, MS. Mimi was a native and resident of Gulfport. She was the daughter of the late Leo Jason Cruthirds Sr. and the late Katharine Clay Smith Nihart. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Arlen A. Nihart, Sr and Albert W. Woodard...
June First Murphy
Jun 20, 2015
June First Murphy passed away at Gulfport Memorial Hospital on June 20, 2015. She was born in Oil City, Pennsylvania, as the youngest of two children to Orson and Pearle First.Junie, as she was affectionately referred to by all who came to know her, was married to Raymond C. Murphy for 66 wonderful years. She was a homemaker, volunteered for...
Lyllah Beatrice Norton Miller
Jun 20, 2015
Lyllah Beatrice Norton Miller, 97, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2015 in Gulfport. She was born in Hattiesburg, MS to William Joseph Norton, Jr. and Helen Augusta Franke Norton. ""Bea,"" as she was known to many, was a long-time resident of Gulfport, MS. She graduated from Long Beach High School where she met her future love and husband, Curtis Miller....
Wendy Lynn Vanhooser
Jun 19, 2015
Wendy (lovingly referred to as ""Nee Nee"" by family) Lynn Green Vanhooser was born September 28, 1970 in Illinois. God decided he needed his angel to come home and Wendy went with him peacefully in her sleep Friday, June 19th, 2015. Preceding her in death are her father, Brock Green, and her grandfather, Roger Levandowski.She is survived by her three...
Mary H. Miller
Jun 19, 2015
Mary Ellen Hunsberger Miller passed from this life on June 19, 2015. Following a short illness. She was born on April 9, 1929, in Telford, PA to Hiram N. and Estella (Hendricks) Hunsberger. She attended Goshen College where she met her husband Max Miller of Gulfport. They were married on November 5, 1949 in Doylestown, PA. After a short time...
Mary Elliott
Jun 19, 2015
Mary I. Nason Groue Elliott, age 74, of Latimer, passed away Friday, June 19, 2015. Mrs. Elliott was born to William Oscar and Emma Sue Dees Nason in Drew, MS. She spent most of her life on the coast and formerly worked at Keesler Air Force Base in Food Services. She loved cooking and spending time with family, and she...
David Roof
Jun 18, 2015
David J. Roof, age 58 of Gulfport, passed away Thursday, June 18, 2015.He was preceded in death by his father, James Roof and his mother, Carol Jones Roof Cook.He is survived by his sisters, Linda (Roger) Stiver of Knoxville, TN, Lisa Bonamigo of Maumee, OH, and Karin (Shane) Scott of Brownville, NY; his nephews, Ryan Sarson, Brad Sarson, John Bonamigo...
Archie J. Cuevas
Jun 18, 2015
Archie J. Cuevas, age 77, passed away on June 18, 2015 in Pass Christian.He was preceded in death by his parents, Armond and Obie Cuevas, and a daughter, Stephanie Malone.Survivors include his wife, Linda Cuevas, his children, Stormy Jones, Steven (Teresa) Jones, Glynnis (George) Piazza, Junior (Ginger) Cuevas, and Latrecia ""Tiny"" (Donny) Cooley, 3 brothers, Terryl Cuevas, Gregory (Mary) Cuevas,...
James "Jim" Pate
Jun 18, 2015
James ""Jim"" Pate died peacefully at home on Thursday, the eighteenth day of June 2015 in Gulfport, MS at the age of 67. Jim is survived by his wife, Rhonda Pate and five children, Dennis Billiot, Donald Pate, Robbie Pate, David Pate, and Joshua Pate. He is also survived by six siblings, twelve grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded...
Margie I. Rowell
Jun 17, 2015
Margie I. ""Nana"" Rowell, age 68, of Pass Christian, passed away on June 17, 2015.She was preceded in death by her mother, Margie Lee Rowell, and her grandparents, Elena Arnold and Loranzy Arnold.Survivors include her children, Shannon Ladner and Elena (Jeremy) Ladner, her father, Rudy Rowell, a brother, Jimmie (Joyce) Rowell, a sister, Geraldean (Chuck) Toler, 4 grandchildren, Brandon Ladner,...
Mary Lois Setzer
Jun 17, 2015
Mary Lois Setzer, age 82 of Long Beach, passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2015. Mary was a loving mother to her seven children. She loved gardening, cooking, the Gulf Coast and anyone and everyone was always welcome at her dinner table. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers, John Yarbro, Joe Yarbro, and Robert Yarbro; and her...
Frank Carroll Gutierrez
Jun 17, 2015
Frank Carroll Gutierrez, age 80 of Biloxi passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2015 in Gulfport.Mr. Gutierrez was born on September 18, 1934 in Biloxi, MS. He graduated from Notre Dame High School where his father was instrumental in building the new Catholic High School for boys that he attended. He attended The University of Southern Mississippi and Mississippi State...
Larry W. Doherty
Jun 17, 2015
Larry W. Doherty, age 68, passed away June 17, 2015 in Gulfport. He was preceded in death by his wife, Robbie Doherty; and his parents, Gertrude and Bill Doherty.Larry is survived by his children, Kenissia Clark, Tammy (Chris) Jordan, Larry Doherty, II, and Jamie Doherty; his siblings, Jimmy Doherty, Jerry Doherty, and Gaye Twiss; his grandchildren, Nicholas Clark, Andrew Clark,...
Joann G. Edwards
Jun 16, 2015
Joann G. Edwards, age 81, passed away peacefully in Gulfport, MS on June 16, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, John W. Edwards; her sister, Pauline ""Polly"" Garrison Kirkland; and her parents, Martha Tilkey Garrison and R. L. ""Banty"" Garrison, Sr.Joann was survived by her children, Jan Edwards McHatton of Plano, TX, Wm. Dennis Edwards and his...
Gerald Phillip Dart
Jun 16, 2015
Baby Gerald Phillip Dart, Jr., a resident of Gulfport, was born on April 22, 2015 at Gulfport Memorial and departed this life on June 16, 2015. ""Gerald, our dearest baby, please know that our greatest blessing was having you."" Heaven's gain was our loss when our angel was called by our Lord. Gerald came into this world and was taken...
Dorothy Moran
Jun 15, 2015
Dorothy ""Dot"" Ivy Moran, 81, passed away Monday, June 15, 2015 in Gulfport. She was a dedicated member and pianist of Cowan Road Baptist Church.She was preceded in death by her parents, William Robert Ivy and Rebecca Lummus; husband, Joseph P. Moran.She is survived by her 2 sons, Steven Joseph Moran of Gulfport and Glenn Edward Moran (Susie) of Gulfport;...
Joyce Daigle
Jun 14, 2015
Joyce Daigle, age 87 and a resident of Diamondhead, died on June 14, 2015, in Diamondhead. Mrs. Daigle was sent from Riemann Family Funeral Home, 9113 Kiln Delisle Road in Pass Christian, to St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home, in Chalmette, LA for services. For more information, please call St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home at (504) 279-6376.
Fannie Smith
Jun 13, 2015
Fannie Smith, age 97 and a resident of Pass Christian, died on Saturday, June 13, 2015, in Pass Christian. Mrs. Smith was sent from Riemann Family Funeral Home, 9113 Kiln Delisle Road in Pass Christian, to St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home, in Chalmette, LA for services. For more information, please call St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home at (504) 279-6376.
Mary Kathryn Hester
Jun 13, 2015
Mary K. Hester, age 90, passed away Sat. 6/13/15. Arrangements are pending with RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Rd, Gulfport. www.riemannfamily.com
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