OBITUARIES

Doretta  Brandis Hamilton

Doretta Brandis Hamilton

Oct 8, 2015

Doretta B. Hamilton, age 81, of Pass Christian, passed away Thursday, 10/8/15. Arrangements are pending with RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 9113 Kiln-Delisle Rd, Pass Christian

Doretta  B Hamilton

Doretta B Hamilton

Oct 8, 2015

Doretta E. Hamilton, loving mother to many, departed this life on October 8, 2015. Born Doretta Ellen Brandes on April 16, 1934 in Wellsburg, IA, she is survived by her children, William J. Hamilton of Rocky Comfort, MO, John E Hamilton of Houston, TX, and Emily Hamilton Marquez of Pass Christian, MS, and two step-sons, David C Hamilton and Ivan...

Nancy  Jean Smith

Nancy Jean Smith

Oct 8, 2015

Nancy Smith, age 72, of Long Beach, passed away on October 8, 2015. The RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Long Beach, is serving the family. www.riemannfamily.com

Compton  Depew Ervin

Compton Depew Ervin

Oct 7, 2015

Compton Depew Ervin, age 83 and a resident of Gulfport, died on October 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.

William Edward "Bill" Barnett

William Edward "Bill" Barnett

Oct 7, 2015

William Edward ""Bill"" Barnett, 91, died Wednesday, October 7, 2015, in Gulfport. A Gulfport native and a lifelong resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast, Bill was born on February 1, 1924 to William Edward Barnett Sr., and Mary Claudia Meek Barnett of Gulfport, and grew up on Woodward Avenue on Gulfport's storied West Side. He was an Eagle Scout, and...

Jason Coleman

Jason Coleman

Oct 7, 2015

Jason Ronald Coleman, 42, passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2015 in Gulfport. He is preceded in death by his mother, Betty Lou Coleman; maternal grandparents, J.T. and Pauline Allen; paternal grandparents, Charlie and Ola Mae Coleman. He is survived by his spouse, Staci Coleman of Gulfport; his father, Ronald Coleman (Margaret) of Houston, TX; his children, Brent and Abbey Coleman...

Helen Newman

Helen Newman

Oct 7, 2015

Helen Newman, age 62, of Long Beach, passed away on October 7, 2015.She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Brace, and her mother, Bertha Brace.Survivors include her husband, CWO3 Jerry L. Newman, U.S. Army, Ret., PAC, Ret., 2 children, Robert (Mellissa) Newman, and Alex (Jennifer) Newman, her siblings, Robert (TJ) Brace, David (Mary) Brace, and Ruth (Bruce) Givens,...

Sidney  Lionel Wilson

Sidney Lionel Wilson

Oct 7, 2015

Sidney Lionel Wilson, Jr., age 83 and a resident of Gulfport, died on October 7, 2015, in Gulfport. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, October 14, 2015, at 10am at Biloxi National Cemetery. Riemann Family Funeral Home, 11280 Three Rivers Road in Gulfport, served the family. For more information, please call (228) 539-9800. Service OCT 14. 10:00 AM...

Janice Breland

Janice Breland

Oct 7, 2015

Janice Breland, age 75, of Gulfport, passed away October 7, 2015. She was born in Meggett, South Carolina to Willie and Evelyn (Barnes) Barnhill. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Elton ""Buck"" Breland.Survivors include her children, Sheri Breland Anderson, Herman (Cheryl) McDonough, III, and Michael McDonough, 3 siblings, Douglas Barnhill, Tina Barnhill Berry,...

Linda  Nye Frisella

Linda Nye Frisella

Oct 7, 2015

Linda Nye Frisella, age 58, passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2015. She was sent from RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Gulfport to St. Bernard Memorial Gardens, Chalmette, LA; www.riemannfamily.com

Dorothy L. Breland Simmons

Dorothy L. Breland Simmons

Oct 6, 2015

Dorothy L. Breland Simmons, age 70 of Gulfport, passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2015.She was preceded in death by her parents, Rev. Olen Breland and Floy Breland and her grandparents, Charlie and Sally Barnes and Melvin Breland Sr. and Hattie Breland.Dorothy is survived by her former husband, Harvey G. Simmons; her children, Russell Simmons and his friend, Debbie Faye of...

Charles  Anthony Kriss

Charles Anthony Kriss

Oct 6, 2015

Charles Anthony Kriss, Sr., age 80, of Biloxi passed away on Tuesday, October 6. ""Charlie"" Kriss was born in Biloxi and was a lifelong native. He graduated from d'Iberville High School and Perkinston Junior College, where he played basketball and baseball. He began his career with the Biloxi Police Department in 1956. Along with serving in the National Guard, he...

Jeanette  Shaw Williamson

Jeanette Shaw Williamson

Oct 6, 2015

Jeanette Shaw Williamson, age 94, of Gulfport, was called home by her heavenly father on October 6, 2015. Jeanette was preceded in death by her husband Lloyd Mack Williamson to whom she was married for 75 years, her parents, Javin and Lillian Shaw, her brothers, Howard and Clinton Shaw and sister, Thelma Saucier. She leaves to cherish her memories, her...

Candace  Ann Jackson

Candace Ann Jackson

Oct 6, 2015

Candace Ann Jackson, age 30, passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2015. She was born in Ogden, Utah and moved to Gulfport, MS in 1993. Candace was a graduate of Harrison Central High school in 2003. Candace is survived by her daughter, Kayla Marie Moses; her parents, Mark A. Jackson, and Lori C. Weiher; her sisters, Bricklie Bertagtiolli, Brindie Bennett, Ashley...

Rhonda Minton

Rhonda Minton

Oct 6, 2015

Rhonda Lawrence Minton (Sonny), 68, of Biloxi, passed away October 6, 2015 in Biloxi. He was preceded in death by his parents, B.B. and Peggy Minton. Sonny is survived by his wife Darlene K. Minton of Biloxi, one son Jeremy Minton, one daughter Julie Minton Hughes, three stepsons Steve Overman, Scott Overman, Russel Overman, three granddaughters, brother, B.B. Minton (Cindi)...

Dorothy  "Dot" Fountain

Dorothy "Dot" Fountain

Oct 6, 2015

age 73, passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2015. Arrangements are pending with RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport; www.riemannfamily.com

Myrtlean  Claire Anderson

Myrtlean Claire Anderson

Oct 6, 2015

Myrtlean Claire Anderson, 92, of Gulfport, Mississippi, passed away October 6, 2015.She was born on July 17, 1923, in McClain, Mississippi. She was formerly employed at Pass Christian Industries as a seamstress and was of the Baptist faith. She will be sorely missed by family and friends.Myrtlean is survived by her children, Merida Kay Winters of Gulfport, and Johnny Ray...

Vonnie  Gooden Joyce

Vonnie Gooden Joyce

Oct 5, 2015

Vonnie Gooden Joyce, 77, passed away Monday, October 5, 2015. Vonnie was a long-time resident of Gulfport, a seamstress and a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elbert Gooden and Lenora Duncan Gooden; husband, Walter Patrick Joyce. She was a loving mother to 4 children - a son, Kelly Joyce, and daughters, Terri Williams, Janice Gaston and...

Edward Miller

Edward Miller

Oct 5, 2015

Edward Miller, 86, passed away in Long Beach, MS.He is preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Mary Miller; wife, Edith Miller; son Victor Todd Miller; and sister Evelyn BarbariaHe is survived by his two sons, James Miller of Tampa, FL., Keith Miller of LaCombe, LA; 5 grandchildren; sister Linda Miller Reese; one niece Elena Reese of Tulsa, OK;...

John  D. Becker

John D. Becker

Oct 5, 2015

CWO4 John D. Becker, U.S. Navy, Ret., age 86, of Long Beach, passed away on October 5, 2015.He was preceded in death by his wife, Marion Kwiatkowski Becker, an infant daughter, son-in-law, Ray Miller, and 2 sisters, Ruth Becker, and Dorothy Becker Altman.Survivors include his daughters, Mary-Ann Becker Miller, and Ann-Marie Becker (Roy) Cassibry, a brother, William Becker, a sister,...