OBITUARIES

Alvin  P. Gegenheimer

Alvin P. Gegenheimer

Sep 7, 2015

Alvin P. Gegenheimer, Jr., age 70, of Perkinston, passed away on September 7, 2015.He was preceded in death by his wife parents, Alvin P. Gegenheimer and Ella Mae Gegenheimer.Survivors include his son, Russell Preston Gegenheimer and his wife, Gretchen, a brother, Freddy Gegenheimer, 2 sisters, Rebecca Ribaul and Lynne Hucke, 3 grandchildren, Russell Jason Gegenheimer, Rebekah Kathleen Gegenheimer, and Alyssa...

Jeanette  Miller Bourgeois

Jeanette Miller Bourgeois

Sep 7, 2015

Jeanette Miller Bourgeois, 76, of Long Beach, passed away on Monday, September 7, 2015 at her residence.Mrs. Bourgeois was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church and was a retired nurse from Memorial Hospital of Gulfport. Mrs. Bourgeois was preceded in death by her husband, Ronnie Bourgeois; her parents, Arthur and Hazel Miller; and sister, Beverly Graham.Survivors include her children,...

Catherine Elizabeth "Pat" Chambers

Catherine Elizabeth "Pat" Chambers

Sep 6, 2015

Catherine ""Pat"" Elizabeth Chambers, 84, passed away on September 6, 2015, in Gulfport, MS. Pat, the youngest of five, was born on September 15, 1930 to Ruby and George V. James in Arkansas City, AR. She is preceded in death by her brother, George R. James; her sister, Gene W. Hughes; her husbands, Keith Dwight Baird and Robert Chambers; and...

Dimple  Linda Parish

Dimple Linda Parish

Sep 6, 2015

Dimple Linda Robinson Parish, age 69, of Gulfport, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on September 6, 2015, after post-operative complications at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans. Dimple was born and grew up in the small town of Houston, Texas, until her relocation to Gulfport in 2011.Dimple graduated from John H Reagan High School in Houston in 1964....

Joseph  Franklin Mire

Joseph Franklin Mire

Sep 5, 2015

Joseph ""Joe"" Mire, age 38, passed away September 5, 2015. He worked at Hartson-Kennedy Cabinet Top Company for over 7 years. He received his GED from Job corp. Joe enjoyed working on cars in his free time also enjoyed watching football and was avid Saints fan.Dad, I hide my tears when I say your name but the pain in my...

Lucille  Wilson Buysee

Lucille Wilson Buysee

Sep 5, 2015

Lucille Wilson Buysee, age 90, a resident of Ocean Springs, died on September 5, 2015, in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Buysee was a longtime resident of Ocean Springs and a member of St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church in Ocean Springs. She was preceded in death by her parents, Floyd and Edna Wilson; her husband, Marcel ""Marc"" Julius Buysee; her son, James...

Roddie  D. Bilbo

Roddie D. Bilbo

Sep 4, 2015

Roddie D. Bilbo, 69, passed away Friday, September 4, 2015 in Bay St. Louis.Mr. Bilbo was the son of Eran Necaise Cuevas and her husband, Sonny (who was like a father to Roddie), and Cecil Bilbo.Roddie was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was an avid outdoorsman and who never met a stranger. He touched many lives with his...

Catherine  Smith Diamantopoulos

Catherine Smith Diamantopoulos

Sep 4, 2015

Catherine Smith Diamantopoulos, age 75, of Gulfport, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, September 4, 2015. Born January 14, 1940 in Steep Hollow, MS where she grew until the family moved to North Gulfport. She graduated from Harrison Central High School in Gulfport with the class of '58. She worked for Gayfer's Department Store for 23 years where for...

MSgt Martin "Dale" Lester

MSgt Martin "Dale" Lester

Sep 4, 2015

MSgt Martin ""Dale"" Lester, USAF, Retired, age 76, of Biloxi, passed peacefully away in his home surrounded by loved ones on Friday, September 4, 2015.He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred Lewis Lester and Edna Athleen Lester, of Wyoming Co. WV.Survivors include his loving and devoted wife of 44 years, Elizabeth ""Kate"" Lester; his children, Michele Dale Corn...

Donald  Thomas Kennedy

Donald Thomas Kennedy

Sep 3, 2015

Donald Thomas Kennedy, Jr., age 45, of Pass Christian, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2015.Don was born in Mobile, AL, to Donald Sr. and Enola Gay Bailey Kennedy. He was a kindhearted soul, a devoted father, and loving husband. Don was an avid Saints fan and enjoyed gaming and everything computers.He was preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Jo...

Eli  Nicholas Cumbaa

Eli Nicholas Cumbaa

Sep 3, 2015

Baby Eli Nicholas Cumbaa was born without breath for this life on earth, so he joined his heavenly father on September 3rd, 2015.He is survived by his mother, Jessica Nicole Stumpf, his father, Jake Joseph Cumbaa, his sister, Emma Eloise Stumpf, and his brother, Drew Edmond Cumbaa. He is also survived by his grandparents and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins....

John Schneider

John Schneider

Sep 2, 2015

John Schneider, age 78, passed away September 2, 2015. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Three Rivers Rd., Gulfport served the family. www.riemannfamily.com.

Eden  Rose Bosarge

Eden Rose Bosarge

Sep 1, 2015

Eden Rose- The wonderful blessing that God gifted to the Bosarge house for 11 months. Words cannot express the privilege it was to be her parents. The smiles that Eden planted in our hearts are still blossoming. Eden brought an over filling joy to our hearts and we will forever cherish all of the sweet memories we made with her....

Ada  W. Brandon

Ada W. Brandon

Sep 1, 2015

Ada Catherine Wilmot Brandon, 103, passed away peacefully at home on September 1, 2015 in Jackson, Mississippi. A private graveside service will be conducted by Dr. Guy Richard, pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Gulfport at Evergreen Cemetery, Friday, September 4. The family will receive friends in the parlor of Covenant Presbyterian Church, Jackson, on Saturday, September 5, at 12:30,...

Loretta  J. Payne

Loretta J. Payne

Sep 1, 2015

Loretta J. Payne, age 64 of Biloxi passed away from her 26 month long battle with lung cancer on September 1, 2015. Loretta was born on February 7, 1951 to John T. Sr. and Sophia Langford in Jackson, MS but lived most of her life in Biloxi, MS. She was a very giving and caring person who simply enjoyed life...

Sharon Marie Sanders Jorden

Sharon Marie Sanders Jorden

Sep 1, 2015

Sharon Marie Sanders Jorden, age 56, of Ocean Springs passed away on September 1, 2015. Sharon was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Martin and Earline Martin and one granddaughter, Kaitlynn Nicole Reiser. She is survived by her children; Regina Martin (Richard) of Ocean Springs, MS., and Johnny Brian (Julie) of Cleveland, TN.; and 8 grandchildren; Savannah Reiser, Gaige...

Joseph  Francis McVey

Joseph Francis McVey

Sep 1, 2015

Joseph ""Joe"" McVey passed away Tuesday September 1, 2015, at his home in Long Beach after a brief illness.He lived a full and beautiful life with no regrets. He never lost his sense of joy and wonder of the world. He will be greatly missed by all who know him.He is survived by his loving wife Mary, his daughter Pam...

Linda  Lou Stockstill

Linda Lou Stockstill

Sep 1, 2015

Linda Lou Stockstill, age 64 and a resident of Kiln, died on September 1, 2015, in New Orleans. Mrs. Stockstill was a longtime resident of Kiln. She was president of the Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW Post in Kiln and was a recipient of the Snoopy Award thru NASA. She was also an avid New Orleans Saints fan. She was...

Tina  Louise Bankston

Tina Louise Bankston

Sep 1, 2015

age 52, passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2015 in Pass Christian. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Rd., Gulfport is serving the family.

Sharon  R Crowe

Sharon R Crowe

Aug 31, 2015

Sharon R. Easterling Crowe, 71, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on August 31, 2015. Her family was at her bedside at the time of her passing. She is survived by her husband, James G. Crowe, Ocean Springs, MS, her son, Mark A. Crowe, Nashville, TN, her daughter Andrea M. Crowe, Nashville, TN and her grandson, Evan T. Crowe, Nashville,...