OBITUARIES

Arlene  Thigpen Halford

Arlene Thigpen Halford

Dec 24, 2014

Arlene Thigpen Halford, age 83, died Dec. 24, 2014. Graveside serv, 12/29/14, Finley Cemetery, 10am. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Gulfport, MS. www.riemannfamily.com. Service DEC 29. 10:30 AM Finley Cemetery Highway 53 Gulfport, MS, US, 39503 Interment Finley Cemetery Highway 53 Gulfport, MS, 39503

SMSgt. John I. Ford

SMSgt. John I. Ford

Dec 24, 2014

SMSgt. John I. Ford Sr., known to friends and family as J.I. and TIP, passed away December the 24th at age 83. He was born in Buffalo, S.C. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Meta Sue Ford, parents, Dolman Austin Ford and Beunie Mae Ford, and brother, William Milburn Ford. He is survived by his wife Voncile...

Danny McCormick

Danny McCormick

Dec 24, 2014

Danny McCormick, 57, of Biloxi passed away December 24, 2014 in Biloxi. He was sent to North Little Rock FH, AR. RIEMANN FAMILY FH, Biloxi served the family.

Kenneth  James Larson

Kenneth James Larson

Dec 23, 2014

Kenneth James Larson, age 70 and a resident of Gulfport, died on Tuesday, December 23, 2014, in Gulfport. A graveside service will be held on Monday, January 5, 2015, at 9am 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. Interment Biloxi National Cemetery 400...

Duke  James LaBauve

Duke James LaBauve

Dec 23, 2014

Duke James LaBauve, 58 years old, and a resident of Kiln, died on Tuesday, December 23, 2014 at Gulfport Memorial Hospital from medical complications. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph W. LaBauve; his grandmother, Lillian Page and his aunt, Gienevie White. He is survived by his mother, Margie Mae LaBauve; his brothers, Joseph W. LaBauve, Jr., Ricky...

Leona Switzer

Leona Switzer

Dec 23, 2014

Leona Ann ""Nana"" Switzer, age 76, of Long Beach, MS, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2014.Mrs. Switzer was born in Livingston, TN, to Zarnel and Thelma Lois Wallace Copeland. She is together again with her husband, Walter Tilton Switzer, Sr.; her son, Walter Switzer, Jr.; her parents; her siblings, Dick Copeland, James ""Hoppy"" Copeland, Sammie Kay Halfkenney, and Steve...

Ronald  A. Matsuba

Ronald A. Matsuba

Dec 23, 2014

Ronald A. Matsuba, age 67, passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2014.The Funeral Service will be on Sunday, January 4, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Rd., Gulfport, MS. Service JAN 4. 11:00 AM Riemann Family Funeral Home- 3RR 11280 Three Rivers Rd. Gulfport, MS, US, 39503

Eloise Mae Laurian Yax

Eloise Mae Laurian Yax

Dec 23, 2014

Eloise Mae Lauria Yax, age 87, of Pass Christian passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2014 in Gulfport, MS.RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport served the family.

Walter  "Pat" Joyce

Walter "Pat" Joyce

Dec 23, 2014

Mr. Walter ""Pat"" Joyce, 75, passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2014. Pat was a long-time resident of Gulfport and a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He retired as an Industrial Radiographer with Struthers Industrial. Pat is survived by his wife, Vonnie Joyce; son, Kelly Joyce; 3 daughters, Terri Williams, Jan Gaston and Tracey Enochs; his dad, Walter Joyce; brother, Mike...

Robert  Thomas Yax

Robert Thomas Yax

Dec 22, 2014

Robert Thomas Yax, age 89, of Pass Christian passed away Monday, December 22, 2014 in Gulfport, MS.RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport served the family.

Robert  J. Dale

Robert J. Dale

Dec 22, 2014

Robert J. Dale, age 89 and a resident of Gulfport, died on Monday, December 22, 2014, in Gulfport. A graveside service will be held on Friday, December 26, 2014, at 11am 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 DEC 26. 11:00 AM Biloxi...

Auburn  D. Lee

Auburn D. Lee

Dec 22, 2014

Visitation DEC 27. 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM Riemann Family Funeral Home- 3RR 11280 Three Rivers Rd. Gulfport, MS, US, 39503 Service DEC 27. 04:30 PM Riemann Family Funeral Home- 3RR 11280 Three Rivers Rd. Gulfport, MS, US, 39503 Interment Biloxi National Cemetery 400 Veterans Avenue Biloxi, MS, 39531

Robert  A. Miller

Robert A. Miller

Dec 22, 2014

Robert Miller, 90, of Dallas, Texas, previously from Biloxi, MS died December 22, 2014 in Dallas, Texas. Major Miller was born in Burlington, Iowa on November 3, 1924.He was preceded in death by his parents, Rolla Alexander Miller and Mary Wagner Miller; his wife, Audrey Jeanne Wilkes Miller; and daughter, Mary Logene Miller.He is survived by his son, Robert Miller,...

Clara Rose Lee Branager

Clara Rose Lee Branager

Dec 22, 2014

Rose Lee Lyons Branager, age 100, passed away December 22, 2014. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Rd., Gulfport served the family. www.riemannfamily.com. Visitation JAN 3. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM St. James Catholic Church 366 Cowan Road Gulfport, MS, US, 39507 Service JAN 3. 11:00 AM St. James Catholic Church 366 Cowan Road Gulfport, MS, US, 39507 Interment...

John  Wesley Smith

John Wesley Smith

Dec 22, 2014

John Wesley Smith, age 69, passed away December 22, 2014. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Three Rivers Rd., Gulfport served the family. www.riemannfamily.com

Diana Marie "Dee Dee" Thrasher

Diana Marie "Dee Dee" Thrasher

Dec 21, 2014

Diana ""Dee Dee"" Marie Thrasher, age 40, of Gulfport, became an Angel on Sunday, December 21, 2014. Dee Dee was a lifelong resident of Gulfport. She was disabled, prior to that she was a canteen manager at the VFW Post 4526. She enjoyed spending time with her friends and family. She also loved her dog ""Bella"".Diana is preceded in death...

David  Alan Moore

David Alan Moore

Dec 21, 2014

David Alan Moore, 59 of Pass Christian, passed away Sunday, December 21, 2014.Mr. Moore was sent to Melancon Funeral Home in Carenco, LA where final arrangements will be made. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport served the family with local arrangements.

George  L. Lehr

George L. Lehr

Dec 21, 2014

George L. Lehr, Jr. ""Mr. George, the town Wizard"", 63, passed away Sunday, December 21, 2014 in Gulfport. He was native of New York and a veteran of the United States Navy. He enjoyed reading, herbs and magic. We love you Butch always. He was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy M. Lehr. He is survived by his son,...

Elizabeth  Ann Gunson

Elizabeth Ann Gunson

Dec 20, 2014

76, passed away Saturday, December 20, 2014 in Diamondhead. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Kiln DeLisle Road served the family.

Robert  H. Middleton

Robert H. Middleton

Dec 20, 2014

Robert H. Middleton, Jr, MD, died Saturday, December 20, 2014, at Gulfport Memorial Hospital. He was known as Bobby by his classmates in his Biloxi High School Class of 1948. He was born in 1929 in Shubuta, MS but was a resident of the Gulf Coast since the 1940's. After graduating from high school, he served in the U.S. Navy...