OBITUARIES
Jane P. Wisely
Oct 9, 2015
Jane P. Wisely, age 84, of Biloxi, passed away on October 9, 2015.She was preceded in death by her husband, MSgt Albert H. Wisely, USAF, Ret., her parents, Horace and Muriel Phillp, and a son-in-law, James Christian.Survivors include her children, Lynda Christian, Gail Ann (Sheraton) Walls, Lisa J. (Eddie) Majeste, a sister, Ann Underwood, 4 grandchildren, Matthew C. Broussard, Dmitri...
Nancy Webster
Oct 9, 2015
Nancy Webster, 70, of Woolmarket, passed away October 9, 2015. She is survived by two daughters, Wendy Webster and Sally Laubenthal (Patrick), and one son, Henry ""Hank"" Webster (Kim), one sister, Sandra Merrell (Frank), five grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.She was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Stephen Hayes, and three sisters, Betty Davis, Barbara Brown, and Patricia...
John Jospeh "J.J." Rusnak
Oct 8, 2015
John (J.J.) Joseph Rusnak, age 43, gained his wings at 5:10pm in his Biloxi home on October 8, 2015. He was such a kind hearted man with a gentle soul. He was always full of excitement with never a dull moment to spare. He was preceded in death by his mother, Patsy Ann Gordon and his grandmother, Thelma Rusnak. He...
Jackie E. Holley
Oct 8, 2015
Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather and Coast Entertainer, Jackie E. Holley passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2015.Jackie was born on August 30, 1947 in Biloxi, MS. He was married to his lifelong sweetheart, Johnnie (Welch) Holley for 46 years.Jackie was a popular Gulf Coast Entertainer for several decades from the 1950's to the present. He has played and became friends...
Doretta Brandis Hamilton
Oct 8, 2015
Doretta B. Hamilton, age 81, of Pass Christian, passed away Thursday, 10/8/15. Arrangements are pending with RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 9113 Kiln-Delisle Rd, Pass Christian
Doretta B Hamilton
Oct 8, 2015
Doretta E. Hamilton, loving mother to many, departed this life on October 8, 2015. Born Doretta Ellen Brandes on April 16, 1934 in Wellsburg, IA, she is survived by her children, William J. Hamilton of Rocky Comfort, MO, John E Hamilton of Houston, TX, and Emily Hamilton Marquez of Pass Christian, MS, and two step-sons, David C Hamilton and Ivan...
Nancy Jean Smith
Oct 8, 2015
Nancy Smith, age 72, of Long Beach, passed away on October 8, 2015. The RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Long Beach, is serving the family. www.riemannfamily.com
Compton Depew Ervin
Oct 7, 2015
Compton Depew Ervin, age 83 and a resident of Gulfport, died on October 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.
William Edward "Bill" Barnett
Oct 7, 2015
William Edward ""Bill"" Barnett, 91, died Wednesday, October 7, 2015, in Gulfport. A Gulfport native and a lifelong resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast, Bill was born on February 1, 1924 to William Edward Barnett Sr., and Mary Claudia Meek Barnett of Gulfport, and grew up on Woodward Avenue on Gulfport's storied West Side. He was an Eagle Scout, and...
Jason Coleman
Oct 7, 2015
Jason Ronald Coleman, 42, passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2015 in Gulfport. He is preceded in death by his mother, Betty Lou Coleman; maternal grandparents, J.T. and Pauline Allen; paternal grandparents, Charlie and Ola Mae Coleman. He is survived by his spouse, Staci Coleman of Gulfport; his father, Ronald Coleman (Margaret) of Houston, TX; his children, Brent and Abbey Coleman...
Helen Newman
Oct 7, 2015
Helen Newman, age 62, of Long Beach, passed away on October 7, 2015.She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Brace, and her mother, Bertha Brace.Survivors include her husband, CWO3 Jerry L. Newman, U.S. Army, Ret., PAC, Ret., 2 children, Robert (Mellissa) Newman, and Alex (Jennifer) Newman, her siblings, Robert (TJ) Brace, David (Mary) Brace, and Ruth (Bruce) Givens,...
Sidney Lionel Wilson
Oct 7, 2015
Sidney Lionel Wilson, Jr., age 83 and a resident of Gulfport, died on October 7, 2015, in Gulfport. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, October 14, 2015, at 10am at Biloxi National Cemetery. Riemann Family Funeral Home, 11280 Three Rivers Road in Gulfport, served the family. For more information, please call (228) 539-9800. Service OCT 14. 10:00 AM...
Janice Breland
Oct 7, 2015
Janice Breland, age 75, of Gulfport, passed away October 7, 2015. She was born in Meggett, South Carolina to Willie and Evelyn (Barnes) Barnhill. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Elton ""Buck"" Breland.Survivors include her children, Sheri Breland Anderson, Herman (Cheryl) McDonough, III, and Michael McDonough, 3 siblings, Douglas Barnhill, Tina Barnhill Berry,...
Linda Nye Frisella
Oct 7, 2015
Linda Nye Frisella, age 58, passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2015. She was sent from RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Gulfport to St. Bernard Memorial Gardens, Chalmette, LA; www.riemannfamily.com
Dorothy L. Breland Simmons
Oct 6, 2015
Dorothy L. Breland Simmons, age 70 of Gulfport, passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2015.She was preceded in death by her parents, Rev. Olen Breland and Floy Breland and her grandparents, Charlie and Sally Barnes and Melvin Breland Sr. and Hattie Breland.Dorothy is survived by her former husband, Harvey G. Simmons; her children, Russell Simmons and his friend, Debbie Faye of...
Charles Anthony Kriss
Oct 6, 2015
Charles Anthony Kriss, Sr., age 80, of Biloxi passed away on Tuesday, October 6. ""Charlie"" Kriss was born in Biloxi and was a lifelong native. He graduated from d'Iberville High School and Perkinston Junior College, where he played basketball and baseball. He began his career with the Biloxi Police Department in 1956. Along with serving in the National Guard, he...
Jeanette Shaw Williamson
Oct 6, 2015
Jeanette Shaw Williamson, age 94, of Gulfport, was called home by her heavenly father on October 6, 2015. Jeanette was preceded in death by her husband Lloyd Mack Williamson to whom she was married for 75 years, her parents, Javin and Lillian Shaw, her brothers, Howard and Clinton Shaw and sister, Thelma Saucier. She leaves to cherish her memories, her...
Candace Ann Jackson
Oct 6, 2015
Candace Ann Jackson, age 30, passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2015. She was born in Ogden, Utah and moved to Gulfport, MS in 1993. Candace was a graduate of Harrison Central High school in 2003. Candace is survived by her daughter, Kayla Marie Moses; her parents, Mark A. Jackson, and Lori C. Weiher; her sisters, Bricklie Bertagtiolli, Brindie Bennett, Ashley...
Rhonda Minton
Oct 6, 2015
Rhonda Lawrence Minton (Sonny), 68, of Biloxi, passed away October 6, 2015 in Biloxi. He was preceded in death by his parents, B.B. and Peggy Minton. Sonny is survived by his wife Darlene K. Minton of Biloxi, one son Jeremy Minton, one daughter Julie Minton Hughes, three stepsons Steve Overman, Scott Overman, Russel Overman, three granddaughters, brother, B.B. Minton (Cindi)...
Dorothy "Dot" Fountain
Oct 6, 2015
age 73, passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2015. Arrangements are pending with RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport; www.riemannfamily.com
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