OBITUARIES
Derek Todd Desnoyers
Jan 17, 2014
Derek Todd Desnoyers, age 41, of Biloxi, MS, passed away on January 17, 2014. Todd was born in Willimantic, CT, to Robert G. and Grace Dycus Desnoyers and graduated from Parish Hill High School in Chaplin, CT. He worked in the casino industry for 18 years and was employed at Hard Rock Casino in Biloxi. Todd had been a professional...
Henrietta Kennedy
Jan 17, 2014
Henrietta Kennedy, age 78 and a resident of Taylorsville, died on Friday, January 17, 2014, in Gulfport. Mrs. Kennedy was sent from Riemann Family Funeral Home, 11280 Three Rivers Road in Gulfport, to Young Funeral Home in Taylorsville for services. For more information, please call Young Funeral Home at (601)785-4948.
Velma Chambliss Townsend
Jan 17, 2014
She was born on August 28, 1924 in Merigold, MS and was married to James E. Townsend and had two sons, Jimmy and Steve. A long time resident of Long Beach, she was always seen smiling whether she was working at the A&P/Save A Center, going to church, where she taught the tiny tots, or spending time with her family....
Sylvia Hanshew
Jan 17, 2014
Sylvia Chambers Hanshew, age 64, of Long Beach, passed away on January 17, 2014. She was preceded in death by her father, C.C. Chambers. She is survived by her children, Trey (Heather) Hanshew, and Adam Hanshew, her mother, Peggy Chambers, a brother, Chuck (April) Chambers, and 3 grandchildren, Aubrey, Emerson, and Carter Hanshew. Visitation will be Tuesday, January 21, 2014,...
Wilson J. David
Jan 16, 2014
Mr. Wilson J. David passed away January 16, 2014 in Gulfport, MS. He was born April 1, 1932 to Eno and Essie David in Labadieville, LA. Mr. David lived in Napoleonville, LA until he graduated from Assumption High School in 1950. After graduation he joined the United States Air Force. During his time in the Air Force he was stationed...
Declan Wade Poolson
Jan 15, 2014
Infant Declan Wade Poolson, of Long Beach passed away January 15, 2014 in Gulfport. He is survived by his mother Baylee Poolson, grandparents, Christiana and Leo Poolson, step-grandfather, Mark Triana, step-grandmother, Karen Dulac, uncle, Lane Poolson, God mother, Raven Dedeaux, special friends, Mary Bennett and Waco Renshaw. Visitation will be Sunday, January 19 from 2 to 3 p.m. at RIEMANN...
Richard Burnett Clinton
Jan 15, 2014
Richard B. Clinton, 71, of Gulfport passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2014 in Gulfport. Arrangements were handled by RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 274 Beauvoir Rd., Biloxi.
Jeanette Strickland Harrison
Jan 14, 2014
Jeanette Strickland Harrison, age 79, of Gulfport, formerly of Wiggins, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2014.Mrs. Harrison was born in Wiggins, MS, to Amos and Effie Sellers Strickland. She was a 1953 graduate of Gulfport High School and was a retired librarian from the Stone County Library System.She was preceded in death by her parents.She is survived by her...
Leo Necaise
Jan 14, 2014
Leo John Necaise, Sr., age 85, of Gulfport, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2014. Mr. Necaise was born on May 15, 1928 to O.L. Growe and Alphonsine Necaise in Dedeaux, MS. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and retired from L & N Railroad. He enjoyed fishing and making cast nets. He will be remembered...
Fred William Stinson
Jan 14, 2014
Fred William Stinson, age 57 and a resident of Biloxi, formerly of San Antonio, Texas passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2014 in Biloxi. He was preceded in death by his father, Fred B. Stinson, and his mother, Helen L. Mihm. He is survived by his children, Crystal L. Stinson, Kasey M. Stinson, Kimberley A. Stinson, and Anthony W. Stinson; his...
Eldon Reed Ladner
Jan 14, 2014
Eldon Reed Ladner, age 87, of Saucier, passed away on January 14, 2014 in Biloxi. He is survived by his wife, Doris Ladner of Saucier; a son, Trent Ladner; two grandchildren, Brooke Ladner and Trinity Ladner; one sister, Velma Thompson; and two brothers, Elton Ladner and Eldridge ""Baye"" Ladner. A funeral service will be held on Friday, January 17, 2014...
Allen William "Pap" Miller
Jan 14, 2014
Allen William ""Pap"" Miller, age 81, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2014. Pap was born in Illinois, served in the United States Army and was an accountant. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and traveling extensively with his wife. He loved his family very much and will be remembered as a wonderful husband and father. He was preceded...
Horace Daniel Bergin
Jan 14, 2014
Horace Daniel Bergin, age 64 and resident of Biloxi, died January 14, 2014, in Biloxi. He is survived by his 2 daughters, Candace Everse and Kelley Morelan; his mother, Evelyn ""Chesi"" Surginer and his brother, Patrick Bergin and his sister-in-law, Kathy Bergin. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, January 19, 2014, at 1:30pm at RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME,...
Chaplain J Walter Poorman
Jan 12, 2014
Chaplain J Walter Poorman, 90, of Biloxi, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2014. J Walter is predeceased by his parents, Reverend J Walter Poorman, Sr., and Georgia Spring Poorman; his first wife of 49 years, Lois Meire Poorman, and nephew Jerry Guthridge. He is survived by his wife of 19 years, Phyllis Harper Poorman; his daughter, Shelly (David) Gibbs...
Betty Slamans
Jan 12, 2014
Betty Sue Montgomery Slamans, age 79, of Gulfport, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2014. Mrs. Slamans was born in Arkansas to Aldon Baxter and Ruby Pierce Montgomery. She was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother and was deeply loved. She was preceded in death by parents and her son-in-law, Darrell Lott. She is survived by her loving husband of...
Harold N. Bacon
Jan 11, 2014
Harold N. Bacon, age 93, died Saturday, January 11, 2014. Arrangements are pending with Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport. Interment Biloxi National Cemetery 400 Veterans Avenue Biloxi, MS, 39531
Donna Ahrens Hill
Jan 11, 2014
Donna A. Hill, age 59, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2014 at her residence.Mrs. Hill was preceded in death by her parents, William E. Ahrens, Sr. and Eldora Ahrens; and her brother, Gregory Ahrens. Survivors include her husband of 43 years, Larry Hill; 2 sons, Aaron and Eli Hill; daughter, Kristina Hill White; her siblings, Billy Ahrens, Wayne Ahrens,...
Harold Noel Bacon
Jan 11, 2014
Harold Noel Bacon, age 93, passed away on his birthday, January 11, 2014. He is survived by his daughter Barbara Bacon Rosetti (George), his granddaughter, Lisa Rosetti Majure, his great-grandson, John C. Majure, III and his sister, Florence Bacon Anderson. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ada Mason Bacon, his son Noel Thomas Bacon, his parents, Noel and...
Diana Watson
Jan 10, 2014
Diana Watson, age 64 and a resident of Gulfport, died on Friday, January 10, 2014, in Mobile. Funeral arrangements were handled by Riemann Family Funeral Home, 11280 Three Rivers Road in Gulfport. For more information, please call (228)539-9800.
William Briant Jennings Nelms
Jan 10, 2014
William Briant Jennings Nelms, age 83, of Saucier, passed away on January 10, 2014 in Pass Christian. He was preceeded in death by his parents, John Wesley Nelms and Lula Leona Nelms, his wife, Margaret Jeanne Kelly Nelms, brothers, Hayden Nelms, Madero Nelms, and Charlie Nelms, and sister, Louise Kimbrell. Mr. Nelms is survived by his daughters, Susan Kay Northrup...
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