OBITUARIES

Teresa  Ann Sprunger

Teresa Ann Sprunger

Dec 16, 2014

Teresa Ann Sprunger, 56, passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2014 in Gulfport, MS. She is a native of LaGrange, Ky. She was employee of McDonalds. She is now residing in Heaven with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The family would like to thank everyone for their support, prayers and love.She is survived by her husband of 42 years, David...

William  Andrew Bigler

William Andrew Bigler

Dec 15, 2014

Major William Andrew Bigler, Jr.,USAF (Retired) age 69, of Diamondhead, passed away on Monday, December 15, 2014, with his loving family by his side, after a long and hard-fought battle with Leukemia.Mr. Bigler was born in New Orleans to William Andrew and Marie Kay Ruiz Bigler. He graduated from Martin Behrman High School in Algiers and received his Bachelor's Degree...

Doris  Marie Frazier

Doris Marie Frazier

Dec 14, 2014

Doris Marie Frazier, age 70,, of Gulfport, went to be with the Lord on December 14, 2014.She was preceded in death by her husband, Dalton Earl Frazier, her parents, Earl and Maydell Gumm, and 2 sisters, Eula Mae Beckham, and Annie Mae Scherer.Survivors include her children, Randy Frazier of Gulfport, MS, and Paul (Rhonda) Frazier of Tyler, TX, her sisters,...

Anita  Lynne Boutwell

Anita Lynne Boutwell

Dec 14, 2014

Anita Lynne Boutwell, age 51, a resident of McHenry, MS, passed away Sunday, December 14, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, Andrew L. and Betty Lou Barnett Hovis. Anita is survived by her husband, James Allen Boutwell of Perkinston; her children, Travis Corbitt Redmon, Benjamin Charles Redmon (Annie) and Aubrey Lynne Redmon (Austin) all of Biloxi, MS;...

Dororthy  Corrine Robinson

Dororthy Corrine Robinson

Dec 14, 2014

Dorothy Corrine Robinson, age 76, passed away Sunday, December 14, 2014, at her residence in Woolmarket. She was born November 24, 1938 to Joseph Marvin and Clara Belle Richard and grew up in the Lorraine community. Mrs. Robinson graduated at age 16 from Woolmarket Consolidated High School in 1955. She married Frank E. Robinson on her birthday and Thanksgiving Day,...

Eva  Jewel Morgan

Eva Jewel Morgan

Dec 13, 2014

Eva Jewel Morgan, a long time resident of Gulfport, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2014 at the age of 93. She was preceded in death by her husband Maurice C. Morgan, Sr.; her parents Beuford and Eva Lee Whitlock Godwin; her sisters Elah, Olene and Agnes; and her brother James Roger.Mrs. Morgan is survived by her children, M.C. ""Skeeter""...

C.  W. Michael

C. W. Michael

Dec 13, 2014

C.W. 'Mike' Michael, age 76, of Pass Christian, MS passed away peacefully on December 14, 2014 after a brief illness. Mike was a native of Pensacola, FL. He was preceded in death by his father C.W. Michael and wife Anita and his mother, Mattie Lou Smathers and her husband Ed. He is survived by his wife Sue, son Jay Michael...

Leta  Joyce Fayard

Leta Joyce Fayard

Dec 12, 2014

Leta Joyce Fayard, age 80, of Metairie and formerly of Gulfport, peacefully went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 12, 2014, with her loving family by her side.Mrs. Fayard was born to William Henry and Frances Scaffino Fayard and was reared in Gulfport. She graduated from St. John High School in Gulfport and attended Ursuline College in New...

Vernon  Lee Watts

Vernon Lee Watts

Dec 12, 2014

Vernon Lee Watts, age 85 and a resident of Pass Christian, died on Friday, December 12, 2014, in Gulfport. Mr. Watts was born in the Gillsburg Community in Amite County, Mississippi. He attended Mississippi State College from 1947-1951, graduating with a B.S. Degree in Industrial Management. Shortly after college he enlisted for his two years active duty service in the...

John  "Dutch" Darsam

John "Dutch" Darsam

Dec 12, 2014

John ""Dutch"" Darsam, III, 70, of Waveland, passed away Friday, December 12, 2014 in Bay St. Louis.Dutch was preceded in death by his parents, John Darsam, Jr. and Dorothy Dardenne Darsam. Survivors include his wife of nine years, Audrey Darsam of Waveland; two sons, Travis Darsam (Shannon) of Baton Rouge, LA and Michael Darsam (Chrissy) of Franklinton, LA; two siblings,...

Audrey Singletary

Audrey Singletary

Dec 12, 2014

Audrey L. Singletary, age 87, passed away December 12, 2014. Arrangements are pending with RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 274 Beauvoir Rd., Biloxi, MS. www.riemannfamily.com

James  Curtis Kuykendall

James Curtis Kuykendall

Dec 12, 2014

James Curtis Kuykendall, Jr., age 66, passed away December 12, 2014.He is preceded in death by his father, Dr. J.C. Kuykendall.He is survived by his mother, Barbara Kenemer Kuykendall of McCarley, MS; siblings, William Kyle Kuykendall of McCarley, MS, David Kuykendall of Duckhill, MS and Candace K. Hendrix of Pontotoc, MS.RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Rd., Gulfport, MS...

Don  Earl Parks

Don Earl Parks

Dec 11, 2014

Don E. Parks, age 83, of Long Beach, passed away on December 11, 2014.He was preceded in death by the love of his life, his wife, Shirley Anne Parks, a granddaughter, Lauren Young, and a brother Bobby Earl Parks.Survivors include his children, Toni Lott, Laura (Daniel) Haulsee, Donna (Bruce) Young, and Kelli (Eric) Hawkins, 5 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren, his...

Sara Lakos

Sara Lakos

Dec 11, 2014

Sara Lakos, age 81, passed away December 11, 2014. Arrangements are pending with RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Rd., Gulfport. www.riemannfamily.com

Doris  Lane Raggio

Doris Lane Raggio

Dec 11, 2014

Doris Lane Raggio, 82, passed away Thursday, December 11, 2014. She grew up in Tioga, LA and lived on the coast for 46 years.She is preceded in death by her parents, Patrick Vardell Wooley and Viola Pearl Thompson Wooley; husband, Billy G. Raggio;1 brother, Pat Wooley; 1 sister, Tookie Brazil.She is survived by her 2 sons, Kenneth Raggio (Eunice) of...

John  Leonard McCarthy

John Leonard McCarthy

Dec 11, 2014

John Leonard McCarthy, 85, known to his family and friends as Jack, passed peacefully on December 11, 2014 at Gulfport Memorial Hospital in Gulfport, Mississippi, with his wife Patricia at his side. Born July 30, 1929 in Naugatuck, Connecticut, he attended Naugatuck High School. Following graduation in 1949, he served his country on active duty in the US Army from...

Nina  M. Brooks

Nina M. Brooks

Dec 11, 2014

Nina McClelland Brooks, age 94, a resident of Long Beach, passed away on December 11, 2014 in Long Beach.She was preceded in death by her husband, Cloice W. Brooks; and five siblings.Nina is survived by her children, Peggy Brooks of Gentryville, IN and Charlie (Melody) Brooks of Long Beach, MS; a sister, Anne McClelland Braford of Natural Bridge, VA; and...

Evelyn Kay "Evy" Weier

Evelyn Kay "Evy" Weier

Dec 11, 2014

Evelyn ""Evy"" Kay Weier joined the saints in heaven on Thurs., Dec. 11, 2014. Born August 5, 1946, in Jacksonville, IL, to Earl and Velma Nortrup, she was baptised into the Body of Christ at Salem Lutheran Church, Jacksonville, IL. Evy married Gary W. Weier on Sept. 30, 1967. A graduate of Lutheran School of Nursing, St. Louis, MO, she...

Richard  Olin Gates

Richard Olin Gates

Dec 10, 2014

Richard Olin ""Dick"" Gates, age 81, a resident of Bay St. Louis passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2014.He is preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Conn Gates; his parents, William ""Bill"" and Hazel Gates; his great-grandson, Richard Leo Abba; and his sister, Delores Hoard.Mr. Gates is survived by his daughters, Delores T. Key and Kimberly Gates; his sons, Richard...

James C. "Jim" Swiatowy

James C. "Jim" Swiatowy

Dec 9, 2014

James ""Jim"" C. Swiatowy, 75, died Tuesday, December 9, 2014 in Biloxi. ""Dad got his wings today. Fly Dad, fly! Go be with our Maker and your bride. You leave the legacy of a beautiful love story.""Mr. Swiatowy had been a resident of Biloxi since 1982 and was a devoted Green Bay Packer fan.He retired after 27 years of service...