OBITUARIES
Emery Hilby
Nov 4, 2015
Emery Hilby, age 59, passed away November 4, 2015. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Rd., Gulfport served the family. www.riemannfamily.com.
Lola Hail Meece
Nov 4, 2015
Lola Mae Hail Meece, age 86, formerly of Long Beach, passed away on November 4, 2015.She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward Felix and Aline Colyer Hail, husband, Raymond Meece, a brother, Jewel Hail, and a sister, Geraldine Meece, 1 half-brother, Kellawn Hail, 2 half-sisters, Marjorie Bradley, and Lena Wright.Survivors include her children, Kathie Meece, Jeff (Kathy) Meece,...
Aubrey Lee Irwin
Nov 3, 2015
Aubrey Lee Irwin, Age 76, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2015 after a long illness. He was born January 8, 1939 in Brenton, AL. He was involved with the Boy Scouts of America for over 50 years and he served as the Scout Master of Troop 232 for several years. He attended the Pascagoula High School. Aubrey worked at Ingalls...
Philip Malley Montalbo
Nov 2, 2015
Philip M. Montalbo, age 80 of Gulfport, passed Monday, November 2, 2015. Mr. Montalbo was preceded in death by his parents, Malley and Adelaide Montalbo; and his son. He is survived by his wife, Sylvia Montalbo of Gulfport; his children, Dan Murray of Gulfport and Angela Johnson of Florida; and his grandchild, Noelle Johnson. Philip served two tours in Vietnam...
Janet Aime
Nov 2, 2015
Janet Breland Aime, age 79, of Waveland, passed away on November 2, 2015, in New Orleans, LA.She was preceded in death her parents, K.T. ""Ted"" Breland and Hazel Magee Breland, and a brother, Donald Norman Breland.Survivors include E.V. ""Gus"" Aime, her children, Rhonda Gamble, Tina Falgout, and Gus Aime, 10 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren, numerous other relatives and friends.Mrs. Aime...
Ethel King
Nov 2, 2015
Ethel B. King passed away peacefully in D'Iberville, MS on November 2, 2015.She was born in New Orleans, LA but remained a long time resident of Biloxi.Ethel was an active member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, and also a member of Biloxi Elks 606 Ladies Auxiliary. She was preceded in death by her husband, J.C. King, her parents,...
Frederick Cragian "Craig" Demetz
Nov 2, 2015
Frederick ""Craig"" Cragian Demetz, Jr., age 100, passed away November 11, 2015.A graveside service will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, July 1, 2017 in Live Oak Cemetery. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 9113 Kiln DeLisle Road, Pass Christian is serving the family. Graveside Service JUL 1. 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Live Oak Pass Christian, MS, US Interment Live...
William A. "Bill" Page
Nov 1, 2015
William A. ""Bill"" Page, Jr., age 71, of Gulfport, passed away November 1, 2015, at his home after his long battle with cancer.Bill was born in Jackson, MS and spent most of his life there and in Starkville, MS. He graduated from Central High School in Jackson, MS and received his BS Degree from the University of Southern MS.Bill was...
Pamela L. McVey
Nov 1, 2015
Mass of Christian Burial Thursday 11 am at St. Thomas Catholic Church. Burial in Live Oak Cemetery. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Long Beach is serving the family.
Henry Honore St. Paul
Nov 1, 2015
Henry Honore St. Paul, Jr., (age 89 ) passed away peacefully on November 1, 2015. He was born in New Orleans, LA., to Henry Honore St. Paul and Gladys Eugenie Cooper on June 30, 1926. He attended Holy Name of Jesus School, Jesuit High School, and was graduated from Tulane University with a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering. In 1944,...
William David Riser
Oct 31, 2015
William David Riser, of Gautier, known to his family and friends as ""David"" departed this life on October 31, 2015. He was born on September 6, 1945 in Centreville, MS and was raised in Pascagoula by his parents, Jim and Delois Riser. He met his best friend and life partner, Teri Waters Riser whom he married on December 18, 1965...
Sheila Alexandra Ferguson Dijkhuizen
Oct 31, 2015
Sheila Alexandra Ferguson Miller Dijkhuizen, age 82, passed away October 31, 2015 in Gulfport, MS. Shelia was a nurse for over 50 years, and Administrative Supervisor at Memorial Hospital of Gulfport, MS, for over 20 years. She has also travelled the world assisting others with her nursing skills. Shelia was also a social worker in Canada and a former horse...
Robert Earl Dyess
Oct 30, 2015
Robert Earl Dyess, Sr., passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on October 30, 2015. He was born in Winchester, MS on August 31, 1922, to Clarence and Vennie Dyess. He enlisted in the Army Air Corp after the bombing of Pearl Harbor and served in the Pacific where he was a radio operator on the B 25's therefore...
Paul "Captain" McGill
Oct 30, 2015
Paul ""Captain"" McGill, age 85 and a resident of Gulfport for 60 years, passed away on October 30, 2015. He served in the United States Air Force for 4 years. He was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church in Lizana and was a member of the Knights of Columbus. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and...
Robert Bruce Schabacker
Oct 30, 2015
Robert Bruce Schabacker, age 79 of Vancleave, entered the church triumphant on Friday, October 30, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Elfriede Schabacker and grandson Christopher Madson. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Wallis Schabacker; his children, Adrienne (Marty) Madson, Jeff (Adele) Schabacker, Paul (Mary) Schabacker, Ron (Kim) Heckman, Kinney (Dana) Heckman, Rob (Natalia)...
Floyd Massey
Oct 29, 2015
Floyd Massey, Jr., age 84 and a resident of Biloxi, passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2015, in Gulfport. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Belinda, and his wife, June. Mr. Massey is survived by his daughter, Tammie Bruce of Kentucky; his three sons, Johnnie Massey of Alabama, Floyd Massey, III of Missouri, and Troy Massey of Biloxi;...
George Ellis Rishel
Oct 28, 2015
George Ellis Rishel, age 94, of Long Beach, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2015.Mr. Rishel was born in Long Beach to Joseph W. and Emma A. Rishel. He was a retired machinist, working in Civil Service at the SeaBee Base. George was active in his community for over 25 years as a reserve police officer where he served as...
James "Jim" Brown
Oct 28, 2015
James Michael ""Jim"" Brown died in his sleep, from natural causes, at his home in Laurel Mississippi on Wednesday, October 28th. He was 66 years old. Jim grew up in Houston Texas, where he was born on February 5th 1949. He later lived in New Orleans Louisiana, Long Beach and Laurel, Mississippi. He graduated from Behrman High School in New...
Kathleen Varnado "Kathy" Smith
Oct 28, 2015
Kathleen ""Kathy"" Varnado Smith, age 71, born in New Orleans and a resident of Gulfport, passed away on October 28, 2015 in Gulfport.Kathy was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Josephine Varnado; her son, Jackson P. Smith, III; a sister, Carolyn Varnado Faggard; and a brother, Ellis Varnado.She is survived by her husband, Jackson ""Jackie"" P. Smith, Jr...
Doris J. Ault
Oct 27, 2015
Doris Jean Ault, age 86 of Ocean Springs, passed away on October 27, 2015 in Ocean Springs.She was preceded in death by her husband Captain William H. Ault; parents, Bertis and Monti Cockrell; and brother, Joe Cockrell.She is survived by her three sons, David (Lynette) Ault, of Madison, AL; Lt Col. Jeffrey (Jamie) Ault, of Alamogordo, NM; and John Ault...
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