OBITUARIES
Hannah Phillips
Jun 24, 2015
Hannah Phillips, age 91, of Gulfport, MS, went home to be with the Lord on June 24, 2015.Hannah retired from Harrison County Head Start. Hannah had a very compassionate, generous, and caring heart.She spent her life as a volunteer social worker to assist the needy, from supplying food to shut -ins to coordinating a home rebuilding for a burned out...
Alice Cuevas
Jun 24, 2015
Alice Cuevas, passed away June 24, 2015. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Rd., Gulfport is assisting the family with private services. www.riemannfamily.com.
Edward Ray Davis
Jun 24, 2015
Edward Ray Davis, 72, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2015 in Gulfport.Ray was a native of Marshall, NC and a resident of Pass Christian. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Pearl Davis. Survivors include his children, Trish Necaise (Craig), Christy Smith (Arthur Sears), Max Hoover and Michelle Shaw (Dale); his sister, Virginia Wilson (Phil); 13 grandchildren,...
Paul Anthony Richards
Jun 23, 2015
An angel wrote in the Book of LifeOur baby's date of birthThen whispered as she closed the book""Too beautiful for Earth""Paul Anthony Richards, beloved son of Thomas Daniel Richards, Jr. and Melanie Finson, and baby brother of Alaina, was born into the arms of angels at home on June 23, 2015. He will be forever loved and missed by grandparents,...
Joseph Gerard Rumore
Jun 22, 2015
Joseph Gerard Rumore, Jr., age 46, of Gulfport, passed away Monday, June 22, 2015.He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Rosario and Rose Rumore and Myra R. Everett; and his sister, Bridgette Marlene Harveston.He is mourned by his surviving parents, Joseph G. (Lori) Rumore, Sr. of Gulfport and Marlene (Tony) Everett of Abita Springs, LA; his twin sisters, Racheal...
Edith Mozell Clark
Jun 22, 2015
Edith Mozell Kennedy Clark, 84, was born in Florence County, South Carolina on December 30, 1930. She was a member at Heritage Church in Charleston, SC. She now walks with angels and watching over her family.She was preceded in death by her father, Joseph Olin Kennedy; mother, Annie Ard Kennedy Mathews ; daughter, Donna Marie Tavel; son, Frank Lamar Clark;...
Doles Ilene Gottlich Robinson
Jun 22, 2015
Doles Ilene Gottlich Robinson, age 76 of Gulfport passed away Monday, June 22, 2015 in Gulfport. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert L. Robinson Sr.; her son, Baby Boy Robinson; her parents, Frank and Willie Gottlich; her brother, Hugo Gottlich; and her sisters, Louise Stidham and Massippi Radau. She is survived by her children, Celia (Brian) Rayburn...
Linda Sigworth
Jun 21, 2015
Linda Sigworth, age 70 and a resident of Long Beach, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2015, in Long Beach. Linda was born in Bossier City, LA but resided on the coast most of her life. She was a member of the Garden Park Medical Center's Auxiliary from 2003 until 2010. She is survived by her husband, Brad Sigworth; her...
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...
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