OBITUARIES
Virginia Farmer
Nov 20, 2013
Virginia Farmer, age 96, of Gulfport, passed away on November 20, 2013, in Gulfport. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Farmer, a son, Rodney Clark Farmer, and 2 brothers, Jason H. Robertson, Jr., and Alton Robertson. Survivors include her children, LaVonne McGavock and her husband Kelly, and Michael Farmer, 5 grandchildren, Lisa Rawlings, Mark McGavock, Laura Holley,...
Donna Mae Shattuck
Nov 19, 2013
Donna Mae Shattuck, 67, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2013. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who cherished her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Lubertha Topp, and her siblings, Paul, Bill, Jim, David, and Douglas Topp. She is survived by her husband, Paul ""Gene"" Shattuck; her children, Michael...
Sharon "Joanie" Olsen
Nov 19, 2013
Sharon ""Joanie"" Olsen, 67, of Biloxi, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 in Biloxi. She was preceded in death by her parents, Aubrey Parker and Lilly Pauline Parker; and her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Arthur and Helen Olsen. Joanie is survived by her loving husband of thirty-six years, Howard G. Olsen of Biloxi; her children, Robbin Steuart of Ann Arbor,...
Bevely Thibodeaux
Nov 19, 2013
Bevely Jo "" Bev"" Caspolich Rose Thibodeaux, of Gulfport, was called to glory on November 19, 2013. She was born in Hattiesburg, MS on September 25, 1953 and was a lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast. Her passion was photographing nature around the world, from the Alps of Switzerland to the Savannas of Africa and mostly the lush isles of...
Lawrence Edward Johnson
Nov 19, 2013
Lawrence Edward Johnson died in Los Angeles, California on Saturday, October 19, 2013. Lawrence (aka: L'il Lawrence and Coody Jr.), was born November 8, 1950, in Biloxi, MS, to George and Ola Mae Johnson. He was a graduate of M.F. Nichols High School and served with the U.S. Army in Germany. After military service, he returned to Biloxi, MS, and...
Frances Benefield
Nov 18, 2013
Frances Benefield, born August 15, 1927, of Gulfport, left her earthly home on Monday, November 18, 2013. Mrs. Benefield was born to Walter and Anna Green. She was a member of Fernwood Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, William E. Benefield, Sr.; her parents; her son, David Benefield; grandson, Ray Jones III; one brother and six...
Louis LeFay Frierson
Nov 18, 2013
1st Sgt. Louis LeFay Frierson, 74, of Diamondhead, MS, died Tuesday November 19, 2013 in Diamondhead. Mr. Frierson served in the U.S. Coast Guard for 3 years and he then transferred into the Army where he served as a drill Sgt. and then served 2 tours in Vietnam. Ending his tours, he received the Bronze Star, 2 Purple Hearts, The...
Rufus Joseph Cuevas
Nov 18, 2013
Rufus J. Cuevas, age 87 and a resident of Kiln, died on Monday, November 18, 2013, in Kiln. Mr. Cuevas was a native and lifelong resident of Kiln. He retired from the Gulfport VA Hospital after 27 years of service and was owner of Cuevas Junction in Kiln. He was a member of Annunciation Catholic Church and was an avid...
Riley Wilson
Nov 18, 2013
Riley Wilson, age 87, passed away November 18, 2013. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Gulfport is assisting the family with arrangements. www.riemannfamily.com
Genevieve Cranford Brewer
Nov 16, 2013
Mrs. Genevieve Cranford Brewer (Mrs. William Brewer) was a longtime resident of Gulfport, MS and went to be with her Lord on November 16, 2013, after a very long illness. She was a much beloved wife and mother, and was very proud to be a helpmate and homemaker.. She was married to Lt. Col. (Retired) William M. Brewer (deceased), and...
Emma E. McCaffrey
Nov 15, 2013
Emma Eloise Conerly McCaffrey, age 96, of Gulfport, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2013. Mrs. McCaffrey was born in 1917 to Sargent Prentiss Conerly and Allie Alexander Conerly. She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Vicksburg before moving to the Coast where she joined Bel-Aire Baptist Church around 1970. She was preceded in death by her...
David D. Franklyn
Nov 14, 2013
David D. Franklyn, Jr., age 43, resident of McHenry passed away Thursday, November 14, 2013 in Ocean Springs.He grew up and enjoyed his childhood in Logan, OH. David was a Chief in the United States Navy Seabees. He loved his family and was the proud father of three boys. He also enjoyed woodworking, Harleys, boating, traveling all over the world,...
Helen Marie Jarvis
Nov 13, 2013
Helen Marie Jarvis was born on September 1, 1923 in Picayune, MS and passed from this life to be with her Savior on November 13, 2013. Affectionately known as Ree, she was a lady of the utmost grace and character. She spent most of her working life as a bookkeeper but her biggest accomplishment and joy was being a loving...
C. Gregory Carney
Nov 13, 2013
C. Gregory Carney, age 56 and a resident of Gulfport, died on Wednesday, November 13, 2013, in Gulfport. Greg was a longtime resident of the MS Gulf Coast, was a member of the Baptist faith, and was a lifelong parrot-head. He was a 1976 graduate of Gulfport East High School and a 1981 graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi...
Gerard F. Saucier
Nov 13, 2013
Gerard F. Saucier, age 81, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2013 in Gulfport. Mr. Saucier was born on January 29, 1932 in Cottonport, LA and was raised in New Orleans. He has been a resident of Gulfport for the last 40 years. He retired from the United States Air Force in 1973, having served in Korea and Vietnam. After his...
Cory David Gregory
Nov 12, 2013
Cory David Gregory, age 24, of Gulfport, passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2013, in New Orleans. Cory was born in Biloxi to Susan Gregory Short and Carl Short. He was a graduate of Harrison Central High School and was a member of Michael Memorial Baptist Church. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and an aspiring gunsmith. He was...
Gretle Maebell Singley
Nov 12, 2013
Gretle Maebell Singley, age 89 and a resident of Gulfport, died on Tuesday, November 12, 2013, in Leakesville. Funeral arrangements are pending at Riemann Family Funeral Home, 11280 Three Rivers Road in Gulfport. For more information, please call (228)539-9800.
Willie Clementine Phelps
Nov 11, 2013
Willie Clementine Phelps, of Gulfport, MS, passed away due to natural causes on Monday, November 11, 2013, at the age of 88 in Saint Joseph, MO. Willie was born in Gulfport on January 22, 1925, to Wallace and Celia W. Reyer. She married Vardaman Buddy Phelps on April 06, 1940, and together had seven daughters (one miscarried) and three sons....
Charles Alcus Dennison
Nov 11, 2013
SMSgt. Charles Alcus Dennison, Sr., U.S.A.F., Retired, age 80, passed away peacefully at Gulfport Memorial Hospital on Veterans Day, November 11, 2013. Chuck was born on May 10, 1933, in Magnolia, MS, to George and Gladys Dennison. He retired as a SMSgt after 28 years of service in the United States Air Force. After his military career, he worked at...
Alexander Douglas Christie
Nov 10, 2013
Master Chief Alexander Douglas Christie Sr., U.S. Navy, retired, 69, born on October 11, 1944, passed away on November 10, 2013, at his home in Gulfport, MS. A native of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada; he lived with his mother, Phyllis; and his four sisters, Imogene, Cynthia, Wanda and Robin. Alex moved to the United States in 1964, where he joined...
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