OBITUARIES

Marsha  Karen Landrum

Marsha Karen Landrum

Mar 23, 2014

Marsha Landrum, age 64, of Gulfport, passed away on March 23, 2014 in Gulfport. She was preceded in death by her beloved son, Jamie Duke. She is survived by her husband of 25 years, Dillard Landrum of Gulfport; her daughter, Stephanie Powers of Gulfport; siblings, Danny (Linda) Smith of McComb, MS, June (James) Thompson of Gulfport, MS, Gary (Donna) Smith...

Yvonne  Laverne Rice

Yvonne Laverne Rice

Mar 23, 2014

Yvonne Laverne Rice, 71, passed away Sunday, March 23, 2014 in Gulfport. She had a passion for teaching others as instructor for American Beauty College and then went on to become a hair stylist for J. Ellis and Co. She was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother. With her joyous personality and her positive outlook on life, she was loved...

Ilse Beckmann "Kitty" Levy Shelton

Ilse Beckmann "Kitty" Levy Shelton

Mar 23, 2014

Ilse ""Kitty"" Beckmann Levy Shelton, age 85 and a resident of Ocean Springs, died on Sunday, March 23, 2014, in Gulfport. Riemann Family Funeral Home, 274 Beauvoir Road in Biloxi, served the family. For more information, please call (228)388-9516.

Jerry  A. Johnson

Jerry A. Johnson

Mar 23, 2014

To his students, he was known as ""Mr. J"" or ""Coach."" To his family, he is known as ""Papaw."" But, to everyone who met him, he was a man of integrity and quiet strength. Whether nurturing the garden he loved so much or imparting some little gem of wisdom, his compassion was always evident and his insights always honest. ""Think....

Mark  Alan Smith

Mark Alan Smith

Mar 22, 2014

Mark Alan Smith 59, from Illinois but had moved to Mississippi in 2004 leaving his heart in Florida, where he lived most of his life. Mark had been a devoted husband to Sandra of almost 30 years. He also left two children, Thomas Rondy & (Belinda) of Gulfport, Laurie Pike & (Rick) of Clearview, UT; four grandchildren, Kyle, Kaitlyn, Kara,...

Bonnie  L. White

Bonnie L. White

Mar 22, 2014

Bonnie L. White, age 71, passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2014 after a courageous battle.Mrs. White was preceded in death by her daughter, Theresa Dannenmueller. She is survived by her husband, Tommy White of Gulfport; mother, Opal Douglas of Dayton, TN; her children, Angela Keller and husband Tim of Gulfport and Chris White and wife Kathryn of Madison, MS;...

Angelina Beech

Angelina Beech

Mar 22, 2014

Angelina ""Angie"" R. Beech, age 64 and a resident of Pass Christian, died on Saturday, March 22, 2014, in Pass Christian, surrounded by her family and friends. She was born on December 17, 1949, in San Angelo, TX. She moved to Mississippi Gulf Coast in 1967 after marrying her late husband of 42 years, Pope Davis. Angie was a devoted...

Helga  M. Hendry

Helga M. Hendry

Mar 22, 2014

Helga M. Hendry, age 73 of Saucier passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2014 in Kiln, MS. Mrs. Hendry was preceded in death by her husband, Russell O. Hendry Jr. She is survived by her two children Anna Lee Hendry Ladner and Carmen Reddock, three brothers and one sister in Germany, five grandchildren and three great grandchildren. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL...

Kaye Perrett

Kaye Perrett

Mar 22, 2014

Kaye Holt Perrett, age 75, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on Saturday, March 22, 2014. Kaye was born and raised in Biloxi and grew up in the Fernwood area. She married Lex Mohon, Sr. and raised three sons, Lex, Jr., Keith and Tim. In 1999 she married J.N. Perrett and resided Gulfport. Previously she...

David  Franklin Cranmore

David Franklin Cranmore

Mar 22, 2014

David F. Cranmore, age 58, passed away March 22, 2014. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Three Rivers Rd., Gulfport served the family. www.riemannfamily.com

Robert  Bob Kinnan

Robert Bob Kinnan

Mar 22, 2014

Robert ""Bob"" Kinnan, age 74, died March 22, 2014 in Gulfport. Bob was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Services being handled by Riemann Family Funeral Home.

Menton  John Matthews

Menton John Matthews

Mar 21, 2014

Menton John Matthews, Jr., age 71, of Diamondhead, died Friday, March 21, 2014. He was born in McComb, MS on July 14, 1942. He was preceded in death by his parents, Menton Matthews, Sr. and Marie Matthews and his sister, Janice Reed. He is survived by his loving wife, Alice Matthews and his children, Angela Nobert (Doug), Heidi Moore (Joey),...

Alan Pitts

Alan Pitts

Mar 21, 2014

Alan Pitts age 66 a resident of Forest, MS passed away on Friday March 21, 2014 at his home. Mr. Pitts had lived in Forest, MS. since 1987 and was a former resident of Long Beach, MS. He attended the Forest Baptist Church in Forest, MS. He was an avid Alabama Crimson Tide Fan and was an avid outdoorsman, who...

Patricia Ann Hudson Bussen

Patricia Ann Hudson Bussen

Mar 21, 2014

Patricia Ann Hudson Bussen, age 70 of Saucier, died on Friday, March 21, 2014, in Saucier. Patricia was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Bussen. She is survived by her daughters, Juanita Stuckey, Jean Robbins (Scott), and June McRaney (Larry); her grandchildren, Brandon, Matthew, and Sarah Stuckey, Colin, Claire, and Ella Robbins, and Stephanie and Christina McRaney. She was...

Margie  B. Scott

Margie B. Scott

Mar 21, 2014

Margie B. Scott, age 92, passed away on Friday, March 21, 2014 at the Biloxi VA Hospital. Mrs. Scott, formerly of Pass Christian, MS, had been a resident of Mandeville for the past 9 years. She graduated with a B.A. degree from L.S.U. and went on to serve in the U.S. Army as a nurse. She retired from the Gulfport,...

John  Edward Lipski

John Edward Lipski

Mar 21, 2014

John Edward Lipski EOC, U.S. Navy (Retired), passed away on March 21, 2014, at the VA in Biloxi, Mississippi. He was born on May 6, 1931 to Leo Frank Lipski and Edna Lipski. A loving husband and father, John devoted his life to family and those friends and families dear to his heart - he never turned down anyone who...

Len  Lamar Johnston

Len Lamar Johnston

Mar 21, 2014

Len Lamar Johnston, Jr., age 46, of Gulfport, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, March 21, 2014. Len was born in New Orleans and was a resident of the Coast for most of his life. He was a man with a big heart, a corny sense of humor, and he was a sucker for a stray cat. Len...

John  Corbett Ladner

John Corbett Ladner

Mar 20, 2014

John Corbett Ladner, age 52, of Gulfport, passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2014.He was preceded in death by his parents, Everette E. Ladner, Jr. and Lou Johnson Ladner; his brother, Eric R. Ladner.He is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Everette E. Ladner, III and Patti of Gulfport; and his nieces nephews, Courtenay, Rhett, and Hallie.Private services will be...

William Anthony "Bill" LeBlanc

William Anthony "Bill" LeBlanc

Mar 20, 2014

Mr. William (Bill) Anthony LeBlanc III, 70, of Bay St. Louis, died on Thursday, March 20, 2014. Mr. LeBlanc was born on July 7, 1943, in New Orleans, LA. He was preceded in death by his father, William A. LeBlanc, Jr. who died in WW II and by his mother, Mrs. Juanita G. Loup by three weeks. He is also...

William  "Buddy" Stephenson

William "Buddy" Stephenson

Mar 20, 2014

William H. Stephenson, 75, passed away March 20, 2014 in Pass Christian. Preceded in death by his parents, Walter C. and Ida Mae Stephenson, son, Billy Stephenson, brother, Cecil Stephenson, sisters, Bea Windham, Gladys Cox, Nellie Stephenson. He is survived by wife, Della J. Stephenson, sister, Delores Jones, children, Gary (Shannon) Stephenson, Lexie (Charlie) Bufkin, Denise (Rick) Bortula, Walter and...