OBITUARIES

Jan 19, 2015

Jan 18, 2015

Faithful wife, loving mother, grandmother, great- grandmother and loyal friend and relative to many, Georgine(Genie) Henrietta Farragut Vix wife of the late Elbert Chester Vix, passed away on Sunday, January 18th. During her 17-year battle with Alzheimer's, she received the loving care and support of her husband, family and loyal friends which allowed her to slip away peacefully in her...

Jan 18, 2015

Edith Harris, age 74, of Gulfport, passed away on January 18, 2015.She was preceded in death by her parents, William Arthur ""Shorty"" Pittman and Ruth Pittman, a brother, Don Pittman, 2 sisters, LaVita Wilson, and Helen Shrumm, 3 brothers-in-law, Richard Shrumm, Dennis Grubb, and Richard Grubb.Survivors include her husband of 56 years, Charles A. Harris, 3 daughters, Pamela J. (Buddy...

Jan 18, 2015

Relda Faye Ortega, age 91, passed away on January 18, 2015 at her Santa Fe home. She was born in Huttig, Arkansas on September 10, 1923 to Will and Velma Cobb. Relda is preceded in death by her brothers, Cecil Cobb, John Allen Cobb, Willie Earl Cobb; sisters, Bethel Cobb Manning, Georgia V. Ladner, Frances V. Jinks; son, Daniel Ortega;...

Jan 17, 2015

Emmett John Niolet, age 93, was born February 7, 1921, in Dedeaux, MS and passed away on January 17, 2015. He graduated from Dedeaux High School. Emmett served in the US Army during World War II in the 42nd Infantry Rainbow Division in the Medical Corp. He and his regiment were credited with liberating Dachau Concentration Camp. The 42nd Infantry...

Jan 17, 2015

George Prine passed away Sat. 1/17/15. Arrangements are pending with RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 19130 Commission Rd, Long Beach. www.riemannfamily.com Visitation JAN 23. 10:00 AM Riemann Family Funeral Home- Long Beach 19130 Commission Road Long Beach, MS, US, 39560 Service JAN 23. 12:00 PM Riemann Family Funeral Home- Long Beach 19130 Commission Road Long Beach, MS, US, 39560 Interment Biloxi...

Jan 17, 2015

George Dewitt Prine, formerly of Long Beach, MS peacefully left his earthly home in Milton, FL to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 17, 2015.Born to William Dewitt and Beatrice Williams Prine in Bond, MS on May 14, 1934, George was blessed to have lived a full life of 80 years with the gift of a heart transplant on...

Jan 17, 2015

James Randall Yates, Jr. was born June 27, 1958 and passed away on January 17, 2015. Mr. Yates was preceded in death by his father, James Randall Yates, Sr. USN Retired; his mother, Donna Cecelia Leimomi Kahoopii; his wife of 32 years, Mary Jane Holden of Gulfport, MS; and his older sister, Vivian Lee Lei Yates. He is survived by...

Jan 17, 2015

86, passed away January 17, 2015 in Gulfport. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Long Beach is serving the family.

Jan 17, 2015

Barbara Childers, age 84, passed away January 17, 2015 in Gulfport.She was preceded by daughters, Sharon King and Sheirlene Moon.Barbara is survived by her brother, Franklin Rosa; her children, Tony Fontes, Sr., Mary Dorris and Joyce Bridges; she also leaves behind several grandchildren and great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and cousins.There will be a memorial service on Saturday, January...

Jan 17, 2015

Marijane Curia, 82, passed away in Michigan while surrounded by her family. She was a Diamondhead resident recently preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Joe.Marijane was raised in Akron, Ohio by her parents Ed and Magdalene Bates. She was a popular and beautiful young lady; Homecoming Queen at South High School. Yet, her parents taught her to...

Jan 16, 2015

Shannon Jordan Wright, age 77 and a resident of Biloxi, died on Friday, January 16, 2015, in Gulfport. He was born on April 2, 1937, in McKenzie, AL to Charles W. and Lois Wright, both of whom preceded him in death. Mr. Wright was a longtime resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. He was owner/operator of the former Wright Grocery...

Jan 16, 2015

David Clark Jones, age 62, of Gulfport, passed away on January 16, 2015 in Gulfport.He was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Barbara Jones; a brother, Richard Jones; and a nephew Ray Jones, III.He is survived by his brother, Ray Jones, II and his wife, Susan, of Gulfport; a sister in law, Faith Jones of Pascagoula; two nieces,...

Jan 16, 2015

Connie Sue Winstead, age 60, of Gulfport, passed away on January 16, 2015 in Gulfport.She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Alice Hubler; and a brother, Ricky Joe Hubler.She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Allen Winstead of Gulfport; her son, Shane Allen Winstead and his wife, Jennifer, of Gulfport; her grandchildren, Zachary Allen Winstead,...

Jan 16, 2015

Inez Rose Tucei Taylor, age 88 of St. Charles, MO, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2015.She is preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Lawrence C. Taylor; her parents, Joseph and Nancy Parillo Tucei; her brothers, JB Tucei, Jr. and Harry V. Tucei; her sisters, Lillie Dick, Alma Cook, and Valmae Howarth; and her grandson, Scott Thomas...

Jan 16, 2015

Service JAN 19. 02:00 PM Gulf Pines Memorial Gardens 28th St Long Beach, MS, US Interment Gulf Pines Memorial Gardens 28th St Long Beach, MS,

Jan 16, 2015

Etta Marie Ladnier, age 88, of Long Beach, entered the gates of Heaven on January 16, 2015.She was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Elizabeth Dunn, her brothers, Wilbur Dunn, William St. Clair Dunn, Woodrow Patterson, and Roy Patterson and a great-grandchild, Raemi Gundlach.Survivors include her husband of 71 years, Douglas R. Ladnier, her children, Ronald Ladnier, Samuel...

Jan 15, 2015

Robert W. ""Bob"" Vaughan, age 75, of Diamondhead, passed away January 15, 2015 in Gulfport.He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Lucille Vaughan; his first wife, Theresa R. Vaughan; and his sister, Alberta Gunnels.Bob is survived by his wife, Rhonda L. Vaughan of Diamondhead; his children, Karen V. (Daniel E.) Karlstad of Mobile, AL, Keith (Gwen F.)...

Jan 14, 2015

Craig Frank Mathis, USAF RetiredCraig Mathis died Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at the age of 55. Craig was a Christian man, a proud American who served his country, a devoted family man,beloved grandfather or ""Papa"" as he liked, proud member of the AT&T family, loving son and brother, beloved Uncle, dear friend to many, and truly an honest, upright, and...

Jan 13, 2015

Ouida Louise Winstead, 82, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2015 in Gulfport, MS. She was a retired elementary school teacher for the Gulfport City Schools. She is preceded in death by her parents Appie Davis and Mary Blanche Kelly Davis; brother, Stancel Davis.She is survived by her husband Edwin H. ""Red"" Winstead of Gulfport, MS; son, Davis A. Winstead of...