OBITUARIES
Lynne Meredith Lighter Hoke
Jan 3, 2015
Lynne Meredith Lighter Hoke, age 69, of Diamondhead, passed away on January 3, 2015 in Gulfport.She was preceded in death by her parents, William Anthony Lighter, Jr and Jessica Fryou Lighter; a brother, Bernard Edward Lighter; and her beloved pets, Tyger, Max, Leo, and several other beloveds throughout her life.She is survived by her husband of 28 years, Thad Collson...
John F. McGuffy
Jan 3, 2015
John F. McGuffy, age 85, of D'Iberville, passed away on January 3, 2015. The RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Biloxi, served the family. www.riemannfamily.com
Vera Reich
Jan 2, 2015
Vera Reich, 83, was united in Heaven with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 2, 2015. Vera was born September 15, 1931 in Silas, Alabama to Joseph and Ruby Cunningham. She was preceded in death by her husband Gene after 61 years of marriage, her parents, three sisters; Nora Dismukes (Price), Rose DuBose (Ace); Ann Thomas (Art); three...
Lisa Russell
Jan 2, 2015
Lisa H. Russell, age 48 and a resident of Long Beach, Mississippi passed away on Friday, January 2, 2015, in Long Beach, after her 18 year battle with cancer. Originally from New Orleans, LA, Mrs. Russell had been a resident of Long Beach for 43 years. Lisa received her bachelor's degree from Southern Mississippi. She continued her education and received...
Patrick E. "Pat" Thompson
Jan 1, 2015
Patrick E. ""Pat"" Thompson 1957 - 2015 Biloxi, MS Patrick E. ""Pat"" Thompson, 57 and a resident of Biloxi, passed away Thursday, January 1, 2015 in Biloxi. Mr. Thompson attended Notre Dame High School in Biloxi. He was a man of deep faith and faithfully attended Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Biloxi. He worked for many years at...
Peggy Herro
Jan 1, 2015
Peggy A. Herro, 73, passed away Thursday, January 1, 2015 in Ocean Springs. She was a very caring and loving woman.She is preceded in death by her parents, Theron Comalander and Ruth Smith Comalander; her son, Richard J. ""Ricky"" Herro, Jr.; step-son, Noel C. Herro.She is survived by husband, Richard ""Rick"" Herro of Biloxi, MS; step-son, Kevin Herro (Kim) of...
Juanita Nicey Kranz
Jan 1, 2015
Juanita Nicey Kranz, 88, of Long Beach, passed on January 1, 2015. She is preceded in death by her husband, Dorine Kranz; brothers, Robert Hancock, Burrice Pilgrim; sisters, Myrtise Ditter and Ida Mae Pilgrim. She is survived by her sister, Nell Harris; daughters, Catherine McDougal (Jon), Susan Ladner (Ondie); son, Earl Kranz (Theresa); grandchildren, Jon McDougal (Cindy), Jason McDougal (Sara),...
Benjamin Thomas Dickinson
Jan 1, 2015
On Thursday, January 1, 2015, Benjamin Thomas Dickinson's long struggle with thedemon/disease of drug addiction ended when God brought him home. Ben was born in Flowood, Mississippi on February 10, 1983. He and his family moved to Gulfport where Ben graduated with honors from Harrison Central High School, and played trumpet in the award-winning marching band.Ben was a star soccer...
Robert "Bob" Thornton
Dec 31, 2014
Robert ""Bob"" L. Thornton, 81, died Wednesday, December 31, 2014 in Gulfport.Bob was veteran of the U.S. Air Force, retiring as a Master Sargent after 22 years of service. He then worked as a Radio Communications Engineer.Bob was preceded in death by his wife, Kathryne M. Thornton. Survivors include his 3 children, Marcia L. Ladner (Burnell J. Ladner, Deceased), Robert...
Michael J. "Mike" Hall
Dec 31, 2014
Michael Joseph ""Mike"" Hall, age 60 of Biloxi passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2014 in Gulfport. Mr. Hall was a native of Daphne, Alabama and attended Fairhope High School - Class of 73. He worked with the Allen family for 32 years, most recently as General Manager of Allen Automotives. He was an avid fisherman, Alabama football fan, and loved...
George Franklin Boyette
Dec 30, 2014
George Franklin Boyette, age 94, a native of Tippah County, MS and a resident of Woolmarket, passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2014 in Gulfport. Mr. Boyette was preceded in death by his parents, G.W. and Virgie Paseur Boyette; and 13 brothers and sisters. He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Colleen Tapp Boyette of Woolmarket; his...
Mary Lou Murphy
Dec 30, 2014
Mary Lou Faircloth Murphy, 87, passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2014 in Gulfport. Mary and John were happily married and approaching their 70th wedding anniversary. They enjoyed returning to Alaska whenever possible. Mary Lou married John in 1945 and joined him where he was stationed in Roth, Germany. She accompanied him to many duty stations finally retiring in Biloxi in...
Luby Marie Peterson
Dec 30, 2014
Luby Malley Peterson, 88, passed peacefully from this life on December 30, 2014, surrounded by family in Gulfport. Luby was born in Dedeaux on August 18, 1926 and remained a resident her entire life. She was preceded in death by her husband Elmer Joseph ""J.P."" Peterson; daughter Beverly Ann Peterson Ladner; her parents, Phillip and Victoria Ladner Malley, her brothers,...
William O. Doyle
Dec 29, 2014
BUC William O. Doyle, known to his family and friends as Bill, U.S. Navy, Ret., age 75, of Long Beach, passed away on December 29, 2014.Mr. Doyle was born January 8, 1939, in Yonkers, New York. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War and retired from the U. S. Navy Seabees after 22 years of service. Upon retiring from...
William Jackson Walker
Dec 29, 2014
William Walker, age 79, of Biloxi passed away on December 29, 2014 in Biloxi. Arrangements are pending at RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 274 Beauvoir Rd, Biloxi.
Polly Simmons Allen
Dec 28, 2014
Polly Simmons Allen, age 83 and a resident of Gulfport, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2014, in Gulfport. Originally from Rock Hill, Mrs. Allen had been a resident of Gulfport for the past 66 years. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Gulfport for over 50 years, where she taught Sunday School for many years, and she...
Laszlo "Laz" Bode
Dec 28, 2014
Laszlo ""Laz"" Bode, Sr., age 80, of Kiln, passed away on December 28, 2014.He is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Rose Bode; siblings, Rose Veres, Elizabeth Toth and Joseph Bode; a grandson, Joseph Daidone.Survivors include his children, Laszlo Bode, Jr. (Lynn) and Gertrude Palladino (Angelo), 4 grandchildren, Brittany Daidone, and Richie and Ellen Bode, and a sister,...
Henry Edgar Doak
Dec 28, 2014
Henry Edgar Doak, Jr., age 82 and a resident of D'Iberville, passed away Sunday, December 28, 2014. RIEMANN FAMIY FUNERAL HOME, Biloxi served the family.
Rochelle Greene Hoenig
Dec 28, 2014
Rochelle Greene Hoenig, age 79, of Greenville, SC, passed away on December 28, 2014.She was preceded in death by parents, Inez Hall and Curtis Hall, a sister Maureen, and her first husband, Robert M. Greene, Sr.Survivors include her husband, Albert Hoenig, 2 children, Ann-Michelle (Paul) Sanford and Robert M. (Lisa) Greene, Jr., 3 siblings, Ann Davidson, Doris Miller, and Tommy...
Hans Johannsen
Dec 28, 2014
Hans Johannsen Sr., age 63 passed away Sunday, December 28, 2014 in Bay St. Louis, MS.RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 9113 Kiln-DeLisle Road, Pass Christian served the family.
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