OBITUARIES

Wilma Russell-Smith

Wilma Russell-Smith

Jan 31, 2014

Wilma Russell Smith, age 83, of Gulfport, passed away on January 31, 2014 in Gulfport.She is survived by her son, David Russell (Alene) of Wiggins; her stepsons, John Smith, III (Brenda) of Yulee. FL and Robert Smith (Dawn) of GA; a sister, Myra Richardson (Willie); her grandchildren, Jennifer Dudley (Duane), Lori Russell, Brian Russell (Stephanie), Nichole Kelly (Jay), and Sarah...

Margaret  Faye Ladner

Margaret Faye Ladner

Jan 31, 2014

Margaret Faye Ladner, age 76, entered into eternal peace on January 31, 2014 at her home in Saucier, MS. She was born on October 19, 1937. She was preceded in death by her parents, Christopher and Edwina Ladnier, Her brothers, Bill and Joseph Ladnier, Sisters, Leatrice Lewis and Christine Huff, Her husband, Eddie C.Ladner whom she shared her life with...

Anthony Joseph Pereda Quichocho

Anthony Joseph Pereda Quichocho

Jan 31, 2014

Anthony Joseph Pereda Quichocho, age 62 and a resident of Gulfport, died on Friday, January 31, 2014, in New Orleans. A Prayer Service will be held on Friday, February 7, 2014, at 5pm at Riemann Family Funeral Home, 11280 Three Rivers Road in Gulfport, where family and friends may visit one hour prior to the service. Immediately following the service...

Bobbye  Jean Detwiler

Bobbye Jean Detwiler

Jan 31, 2014

Bobbye Jean Hathorn Detwiler born October 14, 1942 in Columbia, MS to the late Robert A. Hathorn and Blanche Buckley Williamson. Bobbye graduated in 1962 from Biloxi high. She is survived by son, John Kevin (Jessica) Detwiler of Washougal, WA, Sisters, Charlotte (Harold) Breal and Sheba (Steve) Brown of Biloxi, brother, Chip Williamson of Columbia, MS, much beloved nieces and...

Delores  Mary Roberts

Delores Mary Roberts

Jan 31, 2014

Dolores Mary Roberts, age 84, of D'Iberville, MS, passed away Friday, January 31, 2014. Mrs. Roberts was born in Biloxi, MS to Tim and Enola Hebert Broussard. She was of the Catholic faith. She spent her evenings at the D'Iberville VFW Post and the Moose Lodge playing Bingo with her friends. She wanted to thank her many friends for the...

Louie  Eldon Thornton

Louie Eldon Thornton

Jan 30, 2014

Louie Eldon Thornton, Sr., age 82, died on January 30, 2014 at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport, Mississippi. He was born in Hopkins County, Texas and moved to Mississippi in 1941. He attended elementary and middle school in Raleigh and Petal and high school in Hattiesburg, graduating with the class of 1949 from Hattiesburg High School. He graduated from the University...

Fr. Peter "Pete" Mockler

Fr. Peter "Pete" Mockler

Jan 30, 2014

Father Peter Francis ""Fr. Pete"" Mockler, age 65, passed away on January 30, 2014, at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Lizana. Father Pete was born on Nov. 4, 1948 in Woodbrook, Newbridge, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway, Ireland and he studied at St. Patrick College, Carlow, Ireland and was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Natchez-Jackson on June 10, 1973. He...

Walter  Michael Breland

Walter Michael Breland

Jan 29, 2014

Walter Michael ""Mike"" Breland passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2014 at the age of 67 at the Veteran's Hospital in Biloxi, MS. Mike was born in Mobile, AL but lived most of his life on the Gulf Coast; the last seven years in Ocean Springs, MS. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Hazel Breland; his...

Betty  Jean Prewett

Betty Jean Prewett

Jan 29, 2014

Betty Jean Prewett, age 75, of Pass Christian, MS, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, Kirby and Martha Twitty; her sisters, Joanne, Vera, Linda, Marlene; and her beloved companion, Peanut. She is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, Charles P. Prewett, Sr. of Pass Christian; her children, Debra Green...

Mary Baxter

Mary Baxter

Jan 29, 2014

Mary Baxter, age 66 and a resident of Gulfport, died on Wednesday, January 29, 2014, 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.

Anthony Meadows

Anthony Meadows

Jan 29, 2014

Anthony Meadows, age 63, died January 29, 2014. Arrangements are pending with RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Three Rivers Rd., Gulfport. www.riemannfamily.com

William  Anson Harris

William Anson Harris

Jan 29, 2014

William Anson Harris, III, age 65, of Long Beach, passed away on, Wednesday, January 29, 2014. Mr. Harris was born in Littleton, NH, to William Anson Harris, Jr. and Phyllis Peck Harris. He retired from the Naval Oceanographic Office where he was a physical scientist. He volunteered at Quarles Elementary where his wife teaches, and he loved spending time with...

James  A. Lowry

James A. Lowry

Jan 28, 2014

James A. Lowry, 83, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at his residence. Mr. Lowry was a veteran of the U. S. Army, serving in the Korean War. He retired as a Masonry Contractor and was a member of Bel-Aire Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his father, Carl Lowry; mother, Helen Weatherly; brothers, Purcell, Gale and...

Kenneth  Wayne Hulgan

Kenneth Wayne Hulgan

Jan 28, 2014

Kenneth Wayne Hulgan, age 61 of Biloxi passed away January 27, 2014 in Biloxi. He was preceded in death by his parents Ruth C. and John N. Hulgan. Mr. Hulgan is survived by Shirley B. Hulgan of Seabrook, TX, his former wife with whom he shared 30 years of marriage; his children, Brandi M. Sanders-Jenkins of Seabrook, TX, Johnny Hall...

Shannon Fletcher

Shannon Fletcher

Jan 28, 2014

Shannon Marcelle Boggs Fletcher, age 91, of Gulfport. Graveside service:2:30 pm Friday in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Gpt. www.riemannfamily.com Service JAN 31. 02:03 PM Floral Hills Memorial Gardens Carl Leggett Road Gulfport, MS, US Interment Floral Hills Memorial Gardens Carl Leggett Road Gulfport, MS,

Edna  M. McQueen

Edna M. McQueen

Jan 27, 2014

Edna E. McQueen, 85, of Gulfport , died January 27, 2014 at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport. Mrs. McQueen was born on July 16, 1928 in Pearl River County. In addition to being a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Mrs. McQueen retired from Van's Moving and Storage in Gulfport where she had worked for more than 20 years as the...

Kim DeCelle

Kim DeCelle

Jan 27, 2014

Mr. Kim DeCelle, age 61, of Gulfport, passed away on Monday, January 27, 2014. He is survived by his children, Emily and Shara; his mother, Patsy Layton Bond, and stepfather, Arthur Latimer; fiancé, Chelcy Rayborn; siblings, Mike DeCelle (Gloria), Terri May (Joe), BeLinda Strain (Gary), Dean Latimer (Deanna), Art Latimer (Shannon), Guy Latimer (Paula), Beverly Holliman (Randy), MeLisa Nance (Ray)....

Jimmy  F. Heggins

Jimmy F. Heggins

Jan 27, 2014

Jimmy F. Heggins, 78 of Mt. Olive, MS, passed away January 27, 2014 in Biloxi. Mr. Heggins was a veteran of the United States Army during the Korean War. He was an avid hunter and fisherman.He was preceded in death by wife, Shirley Heggins, daughter, Wanda Heggins.He was survived by 2 daughters, Dianna Shoemaker, Connie Wells, 3 sons, Dale Heggins,...