OBITUARIES

Feb 2, 2014

James Russell Hamm, born July 23, 1957, died February 2, 2014. Mr. Hamm is preceded by his parents, Marion and Grace Hamm; and a sister, Rose Hamm. He is survived by his wife, Tina Hamm; his daughter, Dedra Smith; four grandchildren, Caleb, Logan, Isaac, and Sadye Ann; two brothers, Joe (Deb) Hamm and Jerry (Shirley) Hamm; one sister, Diane Summers;...

Feb 1, 2014

JoAnn Spiers, age 71, died on 2/1/14, Visitation Wed 2/5/14 from 6 9 PM Service Thurs 2/6/14 at 11AM at Persimmon Hill Baptist Church. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Gulfport. Visitation FEB 5. 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM Persimmon Hill Baptist Church Riceville Road Saucier, MS, US, 39574 Service FEB 6. 11:00 AM Persimmon Hill Baptist Church Riceville Road Saucier, MS,...

Feb 1, 2014

Jacqueline (Jacquie) Hickman, 84, beloved wife and mother, passed away February 1, 2014 in Gulfport. She is preceded in death by a son, William Michael; mother, Carrie Turner; father, Glenn Turner; sister, Bettye Higgs; and a brother, Emery (Tony) Turner. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, William (Bill) Hickman, Sr. of Biloxi; children, Patricia Murray (Francis) of...

Feb 1, 2014

Sara Ellen Jones Parker, age 88, of Gulfport, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2014.Mrs. Parker was born in Lexington, MS, and grew up in Tchula. She was married in 1950 and moved to the Coast in 1960 with her family. She was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church, Gulfport, where she lovingly served as church secretary for 35 years...

Feb 1, 2014

Susan Garner Mitchell, 65 of New Orleans passed away February 1, 2014 in Gulfport, MS. Susan was an animal lover. Susan has the hope of the resurrection and her favorite scripture was the 23 Psalm. She was preceded in death by her parents Frank C. Garner and Inez Casanova, brother, Joseph C. Garner. She is survived by husband, James Neilan...

Feb 1, 2014

Michael David Masters was born on January 31, 1958 in Rantoul, Illinois.He is preceded in death by his father Robert D. Masters Sr. and brother Robert D. Masters Jr. He is survived by his son, Randall Masters, daughter Katrina Compton his mother Norma Masters, sister Toni Deakle, niece Kelly Clayton, nephew Robert P. Masters, three grandchildren and several great nephews...

Jan 31, 2014

Cecil L. Brooks, age 91 of Gulfport passed away on 1/31/14. Graveside service with honors Wed 2/5/14 at 11:00 AM at Biloxi National Cemetery. RIEMANN FUNERAL HOME, Gulfport. Interment Biloxi National Cemetery 400 Veterans Avenue Biloxi, MS, 39531

Jan 31, 2014

Wilma Russell Smith, age 83, of Gulfport, passed away on January 31, 2014 in Gulfport.She is survived by her son, David Russell (Alene) of Wiggins; her stepsons, John Smith, III (Brenda) of Yulee. FL and Robert Smith (Dawn) of GA; a sister, Myra Richardson (Willie); her grandchildren, Jennifer Dudley (Duane), Lori Russell, Brian Russell (Stephanie), Nichole Kelly (Jay), and Sarah...

Jan 31, 2014

Margaret Faye Ladner, age 76, entered into eternal peace on January 31, 2014 at her home in Saucier, MS. She was born on October 19, 1937. She was preceded in death by her parents, Christopher and Edwina Ladnier, Her brothers, Bill and Joseph Ladnier, Sisters, Leatrice Lewis and Christine Huff, Her husband, Eddie C.Ladner whom she shared her life with...

Jan 31, 2014

Anthony Joseph Pereda Quichocho, age 62 and a resident of Gulfport, died on Friday, January 31, 2014, in New Orleans. A Prayer Service will be held on Friday, February 7, 2014, at 5pm at Riemann Family Funeral Home, 11280 Three Rivers Road in Gulfport, where family and friends may visit one hour prior to the service. Immediately following the service...

Jan 31, 2014

Bobbye Jean Hathorn Detwiler born October 14, 1942 in Columbia, MS to the late Robert A. Hathorn and Blanche Buckley Williamson. Bobbye graduated in 1962 from Biloxi high. She is survived by son, John Kevin (Jessica) Detwiler of Washougal, WA, Sisters, Charlotte (Harold) Breal and Sheba (Steve) Brown of Biloxi, brother, Chip Williamson of Columbia, MS, much beloved nieces and...

Jan 31, 2014

Dolores Mary Roberts, age 84, of D'Iberville, MS, passed away Friday, January 31, 2014. Mrs. Roberts was born in Biloxi, MS to Tim and Enola Hebert Broussard. She was of the Catholic faith. She spent her evenings at the D'Iberville VFW Post and the Moose Lodge playing Bingo with her friends. She wanted to thank her many friends for the...

Jan 30, 2014

Louie Eldon Thornton, Sr., age 82, died on January 30, 2014 at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport, Mississippi. He was born in Hopkins County, Texas and moved to Mississippi in 1941. He attended elementary and middle school in Raleigh and Petal and high school in Hattiesburg, graduating with the class of 1949 from Hattiesburg High School. He graduated from the University...

Jan 30, 2014

Jan 30, 2014

Father Peter Francis ""Fr. Pete"" Mockler, age 65, passed away on January 30, 2014, at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Lizana. Father Pete was born on Nov. 4, 1948 in Woodbrook, Newbridge, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway, Ireland and he studied at St. Patrick College, Carlow, Ireland and was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Natchez-Jackson on June 10, 1973. He...

Jan 30, 2014

Jan 29, 2014

Walter Michael ""Mike"" Breland passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2014 at the age of 67 at the Veteran's Hospital in Biloxi, MS. Mike was born in Mobile, AL but lived most of his life on the Gulf Coast; the last seven years in Ocean Springs, MS. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Hazel Breland; his...

Jan 29, 2014

Betty Jean Prewett, age 75, of Pass Christian, MS, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, Kirby and Martha Twitty; her sisters, Joanne, Vera, Linda, Marlene; and her beloved companion, Peanut. She is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, Charles P. Prewett, Sr. of Pass Christian; her children, Debra Green...

Jan 29, 2014

Mary Baxter, age 66 and a resident of Gulfport, died on Wednesday, January 29, 2014, in Gulfport. Funeral arrangements were handled by Riemann Family Funeral Home, 11280 Three Rivers Road in Gulfport. For more information, please call (228)539-9800.

Jan 29, 2014

Anthony Meadows, age 63, died January 29, 2014. Arrangements are pending with RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Three Rivers Rd., Gulfport. www.riemannfamily.com