OBITUARIES

Virginia  Yenewine Kersh

Virginia Yenewine Kersh

Sep 14, 2014

Virginia Yenewine Kersh, age 76, lifelong resident of Biloxi, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2014. She was born to Charles and Sallie Lewis Yenewine. She was a parishioner at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic and loved fishing and shrimping. She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Charles Yenewine, Tommy Walters, and George Walters; and two children,...

Michael  James McGovern

Michael James McGovern

Sep 14, 2014

Michael James ""Governor"" McGovern, age 66, of Gulfport, passed away on September 14, 2014.He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Lois McGovern.Survivors include his wife, Gina McGovern, 3 children, Cari Lynn Laszlo, Michelle Rhoades, and Jon Michael McGovern, 3 grandchildren, Sara Rhoades, Olivia Laszlo, and Veronica Laszlo, and 1 great-grandchild, A.J. Jones, and many friends.The ""Gov"" enjoyed...

Nancy  L. Russ

Nancy L. Russ

Sep 14, 2014

Nancy Ellen Lesley Russ, age 79, of Pearlington, MS, passed away at her home on September 14, 2014, peacefully with her loved ones around her. She was born in Jericho, MS on November 29, 1934.She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert and Laura Lesley of Baldwyn, MS, and an infant daughter, Ellen.Nancy is survived by...

Gregory  Joseph Castelin

Gregory Joseph Castelin

Sep 13, 2014

Gregory Joseph Castelin, Sr., 58, passed away Saturday, September 13, 2014. He was a long standing member of The Mississippi Coast Radio Control Club. He really enjoyed flying his remote control planes and cooking for his family.He is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Anthony Castelin and Henrietta French Castelin; brother, Keith Joseph Castelin.He is survived by his wife,...

Harry  Lee Johnson

Harry Lee Johnson

Sep 13, 2014

Harry Lee Johnson, age 82 of Gainesville, passed away Saturday, September 13, 2014 at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Johnson was born February 22, 1932 in St. Augustine, Florida to the late Amos A. Johnson and Louise Parker Johnson. He was retired from Consolidated Freight as a truck driver and was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist...

Judith  Lerlean Tyler

Judith Lerlean Tyler

Sep 13, 2014

Judith Tyler, 68, passed away Saturday, September 13, 2014 in Gulfport. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Gulfport served the family. www.riemannfamily.com

Johnnie  Leon Taylor

Johnnie Leon Taylor

Sep 12, 2014

63, passed away Fri, Sep. 12, 2014. graveside service 10am Tues. Sep. 16 at Biloxi Natl. Cem. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Gulfport served the family. Service SEP 16. 10:00 AM Biloxi National Cemetery 400 Veterans Avenue Biloxi, MS, US, 39531 Interment Biloxi National Cemetery 400 Veterans Avenue Biloxi, MS, 39531

Jackie  Dale Hicks

Jackie Dale Hicks

Sep 12, 2014

Jack Hicks, 73, of Gulfport, passed away Friday, September 12, 2014. He is preceded in death by his mother Mary Louise Goodman and a nephew, Terry Johnson. He is survived by his loving daughter, Elizabeth Brogan of Sleepy Hollow, NY; his sisters, Anne Johnson of Texas and Linda Abney of South Carolina; and his grandchildren, Dillon Brogan and Ciara Brogan,...

Sherry  Ann Devlin

Sherry Ann Devlin

Sep 11, 2014

Sherry Ann Devlin, age 60, of Long Beach, passed away on September 11, 2014.She was preceded in death by her husband, Ian Devlin, and her father, Sonny Schlesinger.Survivors include her children, Jason York and Patric Devlin, her mother, Elizabeth Flanders, 2 grandchildren, Sydney York, and Piper York, a brother, Thomas Schlesinger, a sister, Suzie Schoenburg, a special niece, Kasey Schoenburg,...

Regina  Kay Strickland

Regina Kay Strickland

Sep 11, 2014

Regina Kay Strickland, resident of Saucier, age 56, passed away Thursday, September 11, 2014.Regina was born in Waynesboro, MS to Jerry and Betty Taylor Towery. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Lyman where she directed the backpack ministry and retired from the Harrison County School District after 25 years of service. She dedicated her life to her...

Jennifer  McGuire Ladner

Jennifer McGuire Ladner

Sep 11, 2014

Jennifer Denise McGuire Ladner, age 48, of D'Iberville, passed away on September 11, 2014.Survivors include her husband, Lannie Ladner, 7 children, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John McGuire and Stella McGuire, 3 siblings, Johnny L. McGuire, Raymond Plescia, and Melinda Depumpo, 1 grandchild, and other relatives and friends.A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 am Wednesday, September...

Solange Kremer

Solange Kremer

Sep 11, 2014

Madame Solange Florence Frappier Kremer, 85, of Gulfport, passed away Thursday, September 11, 2014. Mrs. Kremer is a graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg and taught French for 27 years at Gulfport High School before retiring. She loved dancing, singing, traveling, and was always the life of the party. She was a member of St. James Catholic Church...

William Thomas "Billy" Triplett

William Thomas "Billy" Triplett

Sep 11, 2014

William Thomas Triplett, V, age 48, passed away September 11, 2014. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Three Rivers Rd. will assist the family with private services. www.riemannfamily.com

Charles  Emmett Dixon

Charles Emmett Dixon

Sep 10, 2014

Charles Emmettt Dixon, age 66, of Gulfport, passed away on September 10, 2014.He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother.He is survived by his wife, Julia Hill Dixon; 3 sisters, Josie Pearl, Diane, Ruby, a brother, Ralph, and other relatives and friends.He served in the U.S. Navy during Vietnam and he worked as a carpenter in home...

Ezekiel  Kiehl Vrazel

Ezekiel Kiehl Vrazel

Sep 8, 2014

Ezekiel Daniel Francisco Kiehl Vrazel, age 1 ½, went to be with Jesus on September 8, 2014, in Villa de Juarez, Coahuila, Mexico.Ezekiel was preceded in death by his grandparents, Walter George Kiehl, Betty Evans Owen and Neal Everett Owen, Deacon Raymond Aldolf Vrazel, William Joseph Finnorn, and an uncle, Aaron James Vrazel.Survivors include his parents, Jonathan and Teresa Vrazel...

Everett  J. Farve

Everett J. Farve

Sep 8, 2014

Everett James Farve, Sr, age 84, Perkinston, went to be with the Lord on September 8, 2014, in Gulfport.He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Belton Farve, and a daughter, Gloria Janell Freeman.Survivors include his children, Peggy Farve Casteel, Junior Farve, Norma Jean Pollard, and Ronna Mae Savage, a brother, Vermon Favre, 13 grandchildren, and many great-grandchildren.He retired...

Jimmy  Ray Stapleton

Jimmy Ray Stapleton

Sep 7, 2014

Jimmy Ray Stapleton, age 60, passed away September 7, 2014. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Rd., Gulfport served the family. www.riemannfamily.com

William  "Billy" Darsey

William "Billy" Darsey

Sep 6, 2014

William Thomas ""Billy"" Darsey, age 54, of Gulfport, passed away on September 6, 2014 in Gulfport.He is survived by his wife, Debbie Darsey of Gulfport; his father, Preston Darsey of Biloxi; his stepson, Steven Bond; and his brother, Buddy Darsey.Private services will be held at a later date.RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Rd, Gulfport is in charge of...

Gertrude  Lillian Smith

Gertrude Lillian Smith

Sep 6, 2014

Gertrude Lillian Smith, 89, passed away September 6, 2014 in Las Vegas, NV. She was a former resident of the gulf coast.She is preceded in death by her parents Joseph Riemer and Marie Pedepau Riemer; husband, Gus E. Smith; brother, Joseph Riemer. She is survived by daughters, Carolyn S. Chetta of Bay St. Louis, Barbara Legg of Las Vegas, NV;...

William Kelley

William Kelley

Sep 6, 2014

William H. Kelly, age 93, of Gulfport, passed away on September 6, 2014. He was sent from RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Gulfport to Dunbar Funeral Home, Columbia, S.C.