OBITUARIES

Kenneth  Shane McGee

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Helen Elizabeth Fant Walker

Helen Elizabeth Fant Walker

Jul 4, 2015

Helen Elizabeth Fant Walker, age 95, of Gulfport, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2015. Mrs. Walker was born to Albert Edward and Bess Berry Fant in Gulfport on January 14, 1920. She attended Mississippi College for Women and graduated from the University of Tennessee. She was a charter member of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Gulfport where she was actively...

Maggie Martin

Maggie Martin

Jul 4, 2015

Maggie Martin, 95, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2015 in Gulfport.Mrs. Martin was a native of Laurel, MS and a long-time resident of Biloxi. She was an avid reader, and exceptional cook and she loved her crossword puzzles.Mrs. Martin was preceded in death by her husband, Norman C. Martin; parents, Robert & Evelyn Windham; daughter, Jayne McCaleb; son-in-law, Jim...

Francis Anthony "Tony" Dulcich

Francis Anthony "Tony" Dulcich

Jul 4, 2015

Francis Anthony 'Tony' Dulcich, Sr. 79, a lifelong resident of Gulfport, MS passed away July 4th, 2015 from complications from pneumonia. Tony was born September 9th 1935 in Laurel, MS. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 56 years, Ella Dulcich, parents, Peter Francis Dulcich, Sr. and Daisy Stiglets Dulcich, his sisters Marie Craig (Joseph) Ragan and...

Kitty  T. Parker

Kitty T. Parker

Jul 3, 2015

Kitty T. Parker, 68, passed away Friday, July 3, 2015 in Gulfport. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Parker; parents, John B. Trader and Elizabeth Muenster Trader; step-mother, Dorothy ""Dot"" Trader; sister, Deborah Trader Sykes; brother, Timothy Trader.She is survived by her daughters, Dee Baker (Jay) of Virginia Beach, VA and Rebecca Ray (David) of Gulfport; 2...

Tomsey  F. Westermeyer

Tomsey F. Westermeyer

Jul 3, 2015

Tomsey F. Westermeyer passed away on July 3, 2015. She was born on May 13, 1935, to Reginald and Beullah Finch Sr., She was preceded in death by her parents and her loving husband, Fred P. Westermeyer. She leaves to cherish her memories, her brother, Reginald M. Finch Jr. (Edna) and her children, Joann Warden (Dan), Bobbie Fisher (Gary), and...

Kyle  "Koyote" Schultz

Kyle "Koyote" Schultz

Jul 2, 2015

Kyle Bradley Schultz, age 35, passed away on July 2, 2015He is survived by his parents, Krystal and Edward Boykin, a sister, Kara Swartz, a brother-in-law, B.J. Swartz, a nephew, Demetrius, nieces, Jazlyn and Karissah, and grandparents, Richard and Sondra Klaft.Kyle was a native of Gulfport where he was known as ""Koyote"" and owned and operated Koyote Automotive.A graveside service...

Nathan  "Pappy" Honaker

Nathan "Pappy" Honaker

Jul 2, 2015

Nathan ""Pappy"" Honaker, 75, of Pass Christian, passed peacefully from this life on Thursday, July 2, 2015. Nathan served his Country honorably and was a Veteran of both the United States Navy and Marine Corps, having served in the Vietnam War. They say that the true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him absolutely...

William  Gale Derry

William Gale Derry

Jul 2, 2015

Mr. Derry was born December 27, 1935, in Bayard, Iowa, to Florence and Clifford Derry.He and his loving wife, Myra, celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary just 4 days before his passing. Bill played the trombone in high school and won many state contests, and his dream was to join the Marine Corps Band. He achieved that goal in 1954 and...

Wanda Shipman

Wanda Shipman

Jul 2, 2015

Mrs. Wanda Shipman, age 56, formerly of St. Bernard and a resident of Diamondhead, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2015 in Gulfport.Mrs. Shipman was born in New Orleans, LA to Richard and Doris Carrigee. She was of the Catholic faith. Her grandchildren were the center of her world. She was a very strong minded woman who had a love...

Rebecca  West Hynum

Rebecca West Hynum

Jul 2, 2015

Rebecca West Hynum, age 81, of Gulfport, passed away at home on July 2, 2015 surrounded by her family.""Beck"" was born to the late Bill and Cora West and remained a lifelong resident of the Lyman community. She was married to her high school sweetheart, John Hynum, for over 65 years. Together they owned and operated Hynum's Conoco in Lyman...

Edgar  "Neil" Wilson

Edgar "Neil" Wilson

Jul 2, 2015

Edgar ""Neil"" Wilson passed away Thursday, July 2, 2015 in Biloxi. He was preceded in death by his parents, MSgt. Edgar Wilson and Mildred Johnson Wilson.He is survived by his wife Sharon ""Sherry"" Wilson of Biloxi; son, Michael Wilson of Biloxi; sister, Lisa Wilson of Biloxi, 2 brothers, Thomas Wilson (Korrina) of Indiana and Ronald Wilson of Biloxi; nephews, Shea...

Donavon Necaise

Donavon Necaise

Jul 1, 2015

Donavon Necaise, 13, of Pass Christian, MS went to his Heavenly home on Wednesday July 1, 2015. Donavon was a Pass Christian Pirate, an excellent student, and an avid baseball and basketball player. He enjoyed music, he loved the color pink, and he looked forward to racing weekends with his dad, fishing, and all things outdoors. He lived his life...