OBITUARIES
Dorothy Ann Ladner
Dec 26, 2013
Dorothy A. Ladner, age 80, of Pass Christian, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2013. Mrs. Ladner was born to Edwin Ladner, Sr. and Louella P. Peterson Ladner in Pass Christian. She was a member of Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 63 years, Lloyd Ladner and her parents; siblings, Luvealy...
Colonel Lewis J. Partridge
Dec 26, 2013
Colonel Lewis J. (Doc) Partridge, USAF Retired, a resident of Spanish Fort, AL and a former resident of Biloxi, died on Thursday, December 26, 2013 at the age of 97. After a distinguished career of 30 years in the United States Air Force, Doc enjoyed a lengthy retirement playing golf, listening to and collecting music from the Big Band Era,...
Keith Laird
Dec 26, 2013
Robert Keith Laird, age 57, of Palmetto, GA, formerly of Gulfport, passed away on December 26, 2013, in Saudi Arabia.Survivors include his parents, Kenneth and Dee Laird, and a sister, Jan Gillen and her husband, Chuck.He was employed for 33 years with Rowan Companies as a crane operator and worked all over the world in various oil fields. He enjoyed...
Michael Bloodworth
Dec 25, 2013
Michael Bloodworth, age 57 and a resident of Biloxi, died on Wednesday, December 25, 2013, in Biloxi. Funeral arrangements were handled by Riemann Family Funeral Home, 274 Beauvoir Road in Biloxi. For more information, please call (228)388-9516.
Darrell Edward Merkle
Dec 24, 2013
Darrell E. Merkle, age 74, of Biloxi, died Tuesday, December 24, 2013 in Biloxi.Mr. Merkle had 20+ years active duty service with the U. S. Army, honorably discharged as a SFC, E7. He earned the National Defense Service Medal, 6 Good Conduct Medals, Army Service Ribbon and the Overseas Service Ribbon. He then worked for 20+ years in Civil Service,...
Irene Patricia Wisniewski
Dec 24, 2013
Irene Rusnak Wisniewski of Diamondhead Mississippi, formerly of Wilmington Delaware, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home in Diamondhead. She was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Edward Joseph Wisniewski. She is survived by her four children, Carol Patchan of San Francisco California, Robert Wisniewski of Newark Delaware, Francis Wisniewski of Wilmington Delaware , and...
Geneva Kelly Shotwell
Dec 24, 2013
Geneva Kelly Shotwell, age 83 and a resident of Gulfport, died on Tuesday, December 24, 2013, 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.
CDR William L. Blankenship
Dec 24, 2013
CDR William L. Blankenship, age 86, passed away December 24, 2013. Graveside Service at 10am, Monday, January 13, 2014 at Biloxi National Cemetery. Service JAN 13. 10:00 AM Biloxi National Cemetery 400 Veterans Avenue Biloxi, MS, US, 39531 Interment Biloxi National Cemetery 400 Veterans Avenue Biloxi, MS, 39531
Marlene Gibbs
Dec 23, 2013
Marlene Gibbs, age 50, passed away on December 23, 2013 in Biloxi. She was sent from RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Gulfport, to Emerald Coast Funeral Home, Ft. Walton Beach, FL.
Anthony T. DeMartino
Dec 23, 2013
Anthony DeMartino, 88, died December 23, 2013. Burial will be held at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery. Arngts. by RIEMANN FAMILY FH, Gulfport.
James R. Vidmar
Dec 23, 2013
James Vidmar, age 82 and a resident of Gulfport, passed away Monday, December 23, 2013 in Gulfport. Private burial will be at Biloxi National Cemetery. Interment Biloxi National Cemetery 400 Veterans Avenue Biloxi, MS, 39531
Rodney M. Van Loon
Dec 22, 2013
Rodney M. Van Loon, Sr., age 92, of Biloxi, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 22, 2013. He was preceded in death by a son, Rodney M. Van Loon, Jr., his parents, Charles and Mabel Van Loon, his brothers, Curt Van Loon, Neal Van Loon, Gale Van Loon, and his sister, Gladys Paudler. Survivors include his wife of 69 years,...
Donald Lewis Wooster
Dec 21, 2013
Donald L. Wooster, age 61, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 21, 2013 at Garden Park Medical Center. Donnie attended Canton High School in Pennsylvania, class of 1970 and attended Allegheny Community College. He retired as a Aerographer's Mate Second Class from the US Navy. He was an avid sports fan, among his favorites were Penn State,...
Sgt. Ray C. Miller
Dec 21, 2013
Sgt. Raymond C. ""Ray"" Miller, HCSO K9, age 55, of Gulfport, passed away on December 21, 2013, in Gulfport. He was preceded in death by his father, Clarence Miller, 2 brothers, Denver Glanemann and Wayne Glanemann, and his mother-in-law, Marion Becker. Survivors include his loving wife of 26 years, Mary-Ann Becker Miller, 1 daughter, Breezi Van Hercke, his mother, Irene...
Howard Leonard Stiltz
Dec 20, 2013
Howard Leonard Stiltz, Jr., age 82 and a resident of Little River, SC, passed away on December 20, 2013, in Gulfport. Arrangements were handled by Riemann Family Funeral Home, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport.
Charles Wayne Aldridge
Dec 20, 2013
Charles Wayne Aldridge, age 61 and a resident of Biloxi, died on Friday, December 20, 2013, in Biloxi. Funeral arrangements were handled by Riemann Family Funeral Home, 274 Beauvoir Road in Biloxi. For more information, please call (228)388-9516.
Clara "Tiny" McCarty
Dec 20, 2013
Clara ""Tiny"" McCarty, age 71, of Gulfport, passed away on December 20, 2013, in Biloxi.She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Mary Williams.Survivors include her husband of 49 years, John H. McCarty, 2 children, Brian McCarty, and Tony (Heather) McCarty, 4 grandchildren, Brennan McCarty, Tyler McCarty, Georgia McCarty, and Alyssa Davis, 4 siblings, Joyce Williams, Bonnie Anderson,...
Lucille Lampkin
Dec 20, 2013
Lucille Lampkin, age 69, of Gulfport, passed away on December 20, 2013 in Gulfport. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ike Lampkin; and her parents, Julius J. and Catherine Mickel. She is survived by her children, Carol Pulliam of Saucier, Dewayne Rooney, Jr of Gulfport, Michael Rooney of New Orleans, Carrie Dulier (Jeffrey) and Katrina Mitchell (Gregory), both...
Karl A. Pehnke
Dec 20, 2013
Karl A. Pehnke, 54, was taken to be with the Lord on Friday, December 20, 2013. Karl was born on June 10, 1959, in Mineral Wells, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph A. Pehnke Jr. and Hannelore Pehnke. He leaves behind three children, Sara (Mike) Aucoin of Wiggins, MS, Travis (Manda) Loncar of Columbia, MO and...
Shawn "Tank" Fournier
Dec 19, 2013
Shawn ""Tank"" Fournier, age 28, of Saucier, passed away on December 19, 2013.He was preceded in death by his stepfather, Andy Marshall Flick; an aunt, Sue Duncan; grandparents, Edison and Birdie Rayner; grandmother, Donna Fournier; and a stepsister, Tina Jean Rayner.He is survived by his former wife, Melissa Furney Fournier of Saucier; his mother, Bonnie Jean Flick; his father, Michael...
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