OBITUARIES

Jan 5, 2014

June Fillette, age 85, of Long Beach, passed away on January 5, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Irma Gautier, two brothers, George Fillette, Jr., and Newell Gautier, and 2 sisters, Irma Dauzat, and Pansy Grass. She is survived by 1 son, Dan Fillette, 5 grandchildren, Steve Hall, D.J. Fillette, Jill Bermudez, William Barth, and...

Jan 5, 2014

MSgt. Shirley Owens Steen, USAF, Retired, age 69 and a resident of Long Beach, MS, died on Sunday, January 5, 2014, in Gulfport, MS. Mrs. Owens was a native of Holden, LA, where she attended the 1st United Pentecostal Church. She retired from the US Air Force after 23 years of service, and then retired after 20 years of service...

Jan 5, 2014

Edith Babb Skinner, age 83, of Biloxi, went home to be with her Lord, January 5, 2014, on the eve of her 58th wedding anniversary. She was preceded in death by her husband, James L. Skinner, Sr., her only true love, her parents, Raymond and Mabel Babb, and her siblings, George Babb, Raymond Babb, Jr., Frank Babb, Virginia Doolin, and...

Jan 5, 2014

Clint Leroy Ladner, age 29, of Saucier, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2014. Mr. Ladner was born in Gulfport to Roger Wayne and Glenda Weaver Ladner. He graduated from Harrison Central High School. He was a hard worker who enjoyed hunting and fishing and loved spending time with his family and friends. He loved his children and family more...

Jan 5, 2014

Gary W. ""Midnight"" Scarbrough, age 66, passed away on January 5, 2014 in Gulfport.Gary was preceded in death by his parents, James and Goldie Scarbrough. He is survived by his five siblings, John Earl Scarbrough, Charles Scarbrough, Sharon Robinson, Hazel Edge and Gertrude Biggs; and also survived by nieces and nephews whom he loved.He was a veteran of the U....

Jan 5, 2014

Kay Frances ""Memaw"" McDaniel, 80, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2014 in Gulfport. Some called her Katy and others called her mother, but most called her Memaw. She was a loving sister, mother and grandmother who was always there when you needed her. She selflessly put her family first at all times and made everyone feel like her favorite. She...

Jan 5, 2014

Howard F. McNeill, Sr., age 79, passed away peacefully with his family present on Sunday, January 5, 2014. He is preceded in death by his parents, John Wiley McNeill and Lucy Brady Rogers; his brothers, John Patton McNeill, William W. McNeill, George McNeill, and Dewaine Edwards McNeill; sisters, Nell Wills Murray, Edna Wills, Melaine Yarber, Mary Palmer and Dorothy Hall....

Jan 4, 2014

George H. Mizell, age 76, died January 4, 2014 if Richton, MS. Mr. Mizell is survived by his daughter, Ellen A. Walter of Waynesboro, MS; two sons, George A. Mizell of Waynesboro, MS and Randy H. Mizell of Waveland, MS; Grandchildren, Freddie L. Walters, Jr, Jonathan T. Lofton, George H. Mizell, Felicia A. Kelly all of Waynesboro, MS,Kandi N. Robertson...

Jan 4, 2014

Service JAN 7. 02:00 PM Rock Hill Baptist Church Cemetery Sumrall, MS, US Interment Rock Hill Baptist Church Cemetery Sumrall, MS,

Jan 3, 2014

Joseph H. Irby, age 88, of Gulfport, passed away on January 3, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, James W. Irby and Eunice Irby, 6 older brothers and 1 younger sister, gaining him not only his first name but his nickname ""the seventh son."" Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Ruth Carr Irby, his children, Joe...

Jan 3, 2014

On Friday, January 3rd, 2014, June Ladner passed peacefully with the same gracefulness that she lived her precious life. She was surrounded by her loving family in her Pass Christian home. June battled Pulmonary Fibrosis for the past 6 months. She was 84 years old and lived each year fully. June was cared for by her children and grandchildren. She...

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Jan 2, 2014

Neil Rothe, age 55, died on Thursday, January 2, 2014 in Long Beach. Mr. Rothe was a long-time resident of Long Beach. He enjoyed cooking, disc golf and was an avid ZZ Top fan.He was preceded in death by his mother, Jean Rothe; brother, Robert ""Bobby"" Rothe; and his niece, Michael Rothe. Survivors include his father, Bobby Joe Rothe; three...

Jan 1, 2014

Mary Grace Horton, 75, passed away January 1, 2014 in Saucier. She was a lifelong resident of Gulfport and a school bus driver for over 20 years for Harrison county schools. She was a loving mother and always put her family first. Mrs. Horton was preceded in death by her parents Charles Howell and Grace Bundy Howell, her husband, Pearcy...

Jan 1, 2014

James William ""Jimmy"" Parker, USMC, age 69 of Gulfport, passed away on January 1, 2014 in Gulfport.He was preceded in death by his loving mother-in-law and father-in-law, Estelle and Seabron Wedgeworth, Sr.; his father, Deb Parker; his mother, Dorothy Parker; his brothers, Johnny Parker and Larry Wedgeworth.He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Dorothy Elaine Wedgeworth Parker...

Jan 1, 2014

Hazel M. Reese, age 83, passed away January 1, 20104. Arrangements were handeled by RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Kiln-Delisle Rd., Pass Christian. www.riemannfamily.com

Jan 1, 2014

Infant Cody Wayne Fountain, Jr. entered into heaven on December 28, 2013. Visitation will be Saturday, January 4 from 9:00 until the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. at RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Rd., Gulfport. Burial will follow at Free Church of God Cemetery.Little Cody was preceded in death by his grandparents, Floyd Todd, Sara Todd and Sonya...

Jan 1, 2014

Wiltrude ""Trudy"" Swiatowy, age 74 and a resident of Biloxi, died on Wednesday, January 1, 2014, in Biloxi. Mrs. Swiatowy had been a resident of Biloxi since 1982 and was a member of the North Bay Area Senior Citizens. She was preceded in death by her father, Reinhold Hirtz; her mother, Anna Schlumberger (Franz) Kramer and her brother, Ludwig Hirtz....

Jan 1, 2014

Elizabeth S. Sidaway, age 85 and a resident of Biloxi passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2014 in Biloxi. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Robert E. Sidaway; her parents, James and Zinobia Seymour; and her son, Robert Dana Sidaway. Mrs. Sidaway is survived by her son, Darryl Sidaway and his wife Judy of Biloxi; her...