OBITUARIES
Karon Marie Swords
Jul 10, 2015
Karon Marie ""Goldie"" Swords, age 71, of Ocean Springs, passed away on July 10, 2015, in Ocean Springs. She is survived by her husband of 24 years, Dennis Swords of Ocean Springs; her children, Kiem (Doug) Powers of Ocean Springs, Kevin Swords of Virginia, Kris (Heather) Swords of Illinois, Kelly Swords of Ocean Springs, Tony (Angie) Sly of Iowa, and...
Gladys Bruce Baggett
Jul 10, 2015
Gladys Bruce Baggett, age 84, of Gulfport, formerly of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on July 10, 2015, after an extended battle with Dementia and related health problems. Gladys was the daughter of Thomas Jefferson Bruce and Delia Bruce Brock and was reared in rural Arkansas. After graduating from High School, she worked in retail for several years prior to...
Irene' Bruce Robertson
Jul 8, 2015
Irene' Bruce Robertson, of Ocean Springs, age 76, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2015. Irene' was born in Edinburg, Scotland to Sarah McDonnell Bruce and Melvin Bruce; she then immigrated to Phenix City, Alabama on May 3, 1959 to marry Leon E. (Robbie) Robertson on May 24, 1959. She and Robbie moved to Biloxi in November, 1959 where Robbie attended...
Gerald Lynn Adams
Jul 8, 2015
Gerald Lynn Adams, age 72, passed away on July 8, 2015.He was preceded in death by his father, Nolan Edward Adams.Survivors include his mother, Alma Adams, a son, Jarvis Adams, and 2 siblings, Kim Adams and Larry Adams.Mr. Adams served 4 years in the Air Force where he was trained as a mechanic. He owned and operated his own battery...
Mark F. Fisher
Jul 8, 2015
Mark Fredrick Fisher, 56, of Waveland, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2015 at his home.Mark was a native of New Orleans and a long time resident of Waveland. He was the Area Coach for Taco Bell, a huge Saints fan, Nascar fan and loved billiards and traveling.The family appreciates all the love and support received during this difficult time....
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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