OBITUARIES
Michael Dennis Matthiesen
Sep 10, 2015
Michael D. Matthiesen of Diamondhead, Mississippi, formerly of Petersburg, Illinois passed away Thursday September 10, 2015 at Highland Hospital Packcayne, Mississippi. Michael (Mike) was born August 8, 1956 in Springfield, Illinois as the first child of Dianne and Walter Matthiesen, who preceded him in death. Mr. Matthiesen was a graduate of Oklahoma Farrier College and had an established farrier career...
Gerald Alan Roby
Sep 10, 2015
Gerald Alan Roby, 67, passed away Thursday, September 10, 2015.He is survived by his wife, Jerri Roby of Gulfport, son, James Roby (Kim), daughter, Darlene Wilbur (Tom), five grandchildren, best friend, Billy Jolly, as well as many relatives and friends. He was a 22 year US Navy veteran and animal lover. He will be well missed.
Albert N. Maxwell
Sep 9, 2015
Albert Nelson Maxwell Jr. (Sonny), age 74, of Biloxi, MS, passed away September 9, 2015, in Gulfport MS.He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert N. Maxwell Sr. and Lanelle Perkins Maxwell, and sister, Elizabeth Lanelle Roberts.Survivors include his wife, Deona Mae Maxwell, children, Todd Maxwell of Biloxi, Sissy Rene Maxwell of Woolmarket, James Dubose of Brooklyn, and eight...
Charles Robert Shelton
Sep 8, 2015
Charles Robert Shelton, Jr., age 68 and a resident of Poplarville passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2015 in Biloxi. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Robert Shelton, Sr. of Port St. Lucie, FL on May 15th of this year. Mr. Shelton was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, and was a 3rd Degree member of the...
Mildred Irwin Shumski
Sep 7, 2015
Mildred Irwin Shumski, 72, passed away September, 7, 2015 in Ocean Springs. She was a loving wife and mother. She was preceded in death by her parents, Russell Irwin and Mildred Fairley Carter. She is survived by her loving husband Edward Shumski of Ocean Springs; 5 daughters, Candelyn Bond (Michael) of Myrtle Beach, SC; Gina Castanera McDaniels (Brian) of D'Iberville,...
Alvin P. Gegenheimer
Sep 7, 2015
Alvin P. Gegenheimer, Jr., age 70, of Perkinston, passed away on September 7, 2015.He was preceded in death by his wife parents, Alvin P. Gegenheimer and Ella Mae Gegenheimer.Survivors include his son, Russell Preston Gegenheimer and his wife, Gretchen, a brother, Freddy Gegenheimer, 2 sisters, Rebecca Ribaul and Lynne Hucke, 3 grandchildren, Russell Jason Gegenheimer, Rebekah Kathleen Gegenheimer, and Alyssa...
Jeanette Miller Bourgeois
Sep 7, 2015
Jeanette Miller Bourgeois, 76, of Long Beach, passed away on Monday, September 7, 2015 at her residence.Mrs. Bourgeois was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church and was a retired nurse from Memorial Hospital of Gulfport. Mrs. Bourgeois was preceded in death by her husband, Ronnie Bourgeois; her parents, Arthur and Hazel Miller; and sister, Beverly Graham.Survivors include her children,...
Catherine Elizabeth "Pat" Chambers
Sep 6, 2015
Catherine ""Pat"" Elizabeth Chambers, 84, passed away on September 6, 2015, in Gulfport, MS. Pat, the youngest of five, was born on September 15, 1930 to Ruby and George V. James in Arkansas City, AR. She is preceded in death by her brother, George R. James; her sister, Gene W. Hughes; her husbands, Keith Dwight Baird and Robert Chambers; and...
Dimple Linda Parish
Sep 6, 2015
Dimple Linda Robinson Parish, age 69, of Gulfport, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on September 6, 2015, after post-operative complications at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans. Dimple was born and grew up in the small town of Houston, Texas, until her relocation to Gulfport in 2011.Dimple graduated from John H Reagan High School in Houston in 1964....
Joseph Franklin Mire
Sep 5, 2015
Joseph ""Joe"" Mire, age 38, passed away September 5, 2015. He worked at Hartson-Kennedy Cabinet Top Company for over 7 years. He received his GED from Job corp. Joe enjoyed working on cars in his free time also enjoyed watching football and was avid Saints fan.Dad, I hide my tears when I say your name but the pain in my...
Lucille Wilson Buysee
Sep 5, 2015
Lucille Wilson Buysee, age 90, a resident of Ocean Springs, died on September 5, 2015, in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Buysee was a longtime resident of Ocean Springs and a member of St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church in Ocean Springs. She was preceded in death by her parents, Floyd and Edna Wilson; her husband, Marcel ""Marc"" Julius Buysee; her son, James...
Roddie D. Bilbo
Sep 4, 2015
Roddie D. Bilbo, 69, passed away Friday, September 4, 2015 in Bay St. Louis.Mr. Bilbo was the son of Eran Necaise Cuevas and her husband, Sonny (who was like a father to Roddie), and Cecil Bilbo.Roddie was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was an avid outdoorsman and who never met a stranger. He touched many lives with his...
Catherine Smith Diamantopoulos
Sep 4, 2015
Catherine Smith Diamantopoulos, age 75, of Gulfport, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, September 4, 2015. Born January 14, 1940 in Steep Hollow, MS where she grew until the family moved to North Gulfport. She graduated from Harrison Central High School in Gulfport with the class of '58. She worked for Gayfer's Department Store for 23 years where for...
MSgt Martin "Dale" Lester
Sep 4, 2015
MSgt Martin ""Dale"" Lester, USAF, Retired, age 76, of Biloxi, passed peacefully away in his home surrounded by loved ones on Friday, September 4, 2015.He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred Lewis Lester and Edna Athleen Lester, of Wyoming Co. WV.Survivors include his loving and devoted wife of 44 years, Elizabeth ""Kate"" Lester; his children, Michele Dale Corn...
Donald Thomas Kennedy
Sep 3, 2015
Donald Thomas Kennedy, Jr., age 45, of Pass Christian, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2015.Don was born in Mobile, AL, to Donald Sr. and Enola Gay Bailey Kennedy. He was a kindhearted soul, a devoted father, and loving husband. Don was an avid Saints fan and enjoyed gaming and everything computers.He was preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Jo...
Eli Nicholas Cumbaa
Sep 3, 2015
Baby Eli Nicholas Cumbaa was born without breath for this life on earth, so he joined his heavenly father on September 3rd, 2015.He is survived by his mother, Jessica Nicole Stumpf, his father, Jake Joseph Cumbaa, his sister, Emma Eloise Stumpf, and his brother, Drew Edmond Cumbaa. He is also survived by his grandparents and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins....
John Schneider
Sep 2, 2015
John Schneider, age 78, passed away September 2, 2015. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Three Rivers Rd., Gulfport served the family. www.riemannfamily.com.
Eden Rose Bosarge
Sep 1, 2015
Eden Rose- The wonderful blessing that God gifted to the Bosarge house for 11 months. Words cannot express the privilege it was to be her parents. The smiles that Eden planted in our hearts are still blossoming. Eden brought an over filling joy to our hearts and we will forever cherish all of the sweet memories we made with her....
Ada W. Brandon
Sep 1, 2015
Ada Catherine Wilmot Brandon, 103, passed away peacefully at home on September 1, 2015 in Jackson, Mississippi. A private graveside service will be conducted by Dr. Guy Richard, pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Gulfport at Evergreen Cemetery, Friday, September 4. The family will receive friends in the parlor of Covenant Presbyterian Church, Jackson, on Saturday, September 5, at 12:30,...
Loretta J. Payne
Sep 1, 2015
Loretta J. Payne, age 64 of Biloxi passed away from her 26 month long battle with lung cancer on September 1, 2015. Loretta was born on February 7, 1951 to John T. Sr. and Sophia Langford in Jackson, MS but lived most of her life in Biloxi, MS. She was a very giving and caring person who simply enjoyed life...
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