OBITUARIES
Harold "Sonny" Schonewitz
Aug 30, 2013
Harold Lee ""Sonny"" Schonewitz, age 63, passed away August 30, 2013.Sonny was preceded in death by his parents, August Schonewitz and Kate Shoemaker Schonewitz; his brothers, Henry and Bill Schonewitz; and his sister, Flora Schonewitz.Survivors include his children, Tina Dillon, Terry Schonewitz, Michael Schonewitz, Jonathan Schonewitz, and Samantha Schonewitz; his brothers, Teddy and Ronnie Schonewitz; his sisters, Bernice Geiger and...
Allan Konyn
Aug 30, 2013
Allan Konyn, age 82 of Biloxi passed away Friday, August 3, 3013 in Biloxi. The graveside service will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Monday, September 9, 2013 at Biloxi National Cemetery. Service SEP 9. 02:30 PM Biloxi National Cemetery 400 Veterans Avenue Biloxi, MS, US, 39531 Interment Biloxi National Cemetery 400 Veterans Avenue Biloxi, MS, 39531
Col. Richard D. Harwood
Aug 29, 2013
The Greatest Generation: Career Military Hero Passes -Father, Grandfather, Great-grandfather Colonel Richard D. Harwood, U.S. Army, Ret., passed away at 12:24 pm. on August 29, 2013, after a long battle with cancer. The youngest of nine children, Dick, was born in Crawfordsville, IN, on December 9, 1921. In 1940 his US Army enlistment brought him to Gulfport where he met...
Mary Catherine Hanson Ward
Aug 29, 2013
Mary Catherine Hanson Ward, age 87, died on Thursday, August 29, 2013. A native of Pass Christian, she was the daughter of Katie Courtenay Hanson and Herbert Hampton Hanson. Her grandfathers, John Edward Hanson and Thomas Victor Courtenay, were outstanding citizens in the early days of The Pass.She graduated from Pass Christian High School, Gulf Park College (where she attained...
Elaine Christine Ladner
Aug 29, 2013
Elaine Garriga Ladner, age 77, of Pass Christian, passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2013, in Gulfport. Elaine was born on October 20, 1935. She graduated from St. Joseph Catholic School and was an active member of St. Paul's Catholic Church. Mrs. Ladner worked for the City of Pass Christian Water Dept., and then later worked for Dr. Charles Taylor...
Joseph Danhoffer
Aug 28, 2013
Joseph A. Danhoffer, age 93, passed away, August 28, 2013. Mr. Danhoffer was a native of Chicago and a resident of Long Beach for the past 30 years. He retired from Screw Conveyor Corp. in Winona, MS. He is a former policeman and volunteer fireman in Harvey, IL. He loved woodworking and cars, and was a member of the Craftsmen's...
Ina Ray Primavera
Aug 28, 2013
Ina Ray Primavera, age 67, passed on 8/28/13 in Moss Point. Graveside Service: 9/3/13, 11AM, Biloxi National Cemetery. Visitation: 9:30-10:30AM, at RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Rd., Gulfport. (539-9800) Visitation SEP 3. 09:30 AM - 10:30 AM Riemann Family Funeral Home- 3RR 11280 Three Rivers Rd. Gulfport, MS, US, 39503 Interment Biloxi National Cemetery 400 Veterans Avenue Biloxi,...
Ashtyn Nicole McShane
Aug 28, 2013
Ashtyn Nicole McShane took her last breath in her parents loving arms on August 28, 2013. She had been battling Neuroblastoma for nearly 3 years and fought until the very end. Ashtyn was born on September 5, 2006 in Gulfport. She enjoyed building legos with her brother, arts and crafts, playing games, riding her bike, swimming, bowling, going to the...
Kendall Dwayne Deschamp
Aug 27, 2013
Kendall Dwayne Deschamp, 51 of Pass Christian has gone to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ. He passed peacefully from this world in his sleep on August 27, 2013. He was a life long member of St. Ann's Catholic Church of Lizana, a graduate of Harrison Central High School and an employee of Mississippi Department of Transportation. He made a...
Paul Truett Higdon
Aug 27, 2013
Paul Truett Higdon, 94, of Biloxi, died Tuesday, August 27, 2013 in Biloxi. Mr. Higdon, a native of Jay, Florida was born on June 23, 1919. He was the youngest of nine brothers and two sisters, all of whom preceded him in death. He attended Campbellsville Baptist Junior College before joining the U.S. Navy in July 1941, serving to November...
James Scotty Philip
Aug 27, 2013
James ""Scotty"" Philip, III, 65 and a resident of Diamondhead, passed away on August 27, 2013. Born and raised in Waldorf, MD, he ably served his country by joining the United States Air Force and worked as a bomb loader while stationed in Germany. Upon his return to Maryland and civilian life, he worked for People's Life Insurance where he...
Judith D. McKay
Aug 26, 2013
Judith D. McKay, age 63, of Lizana, passed away on August 26, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack Broadus and Elizabeth Broadus, a niece, Deonna Hester, and a nephew, Brandon Broadus. Survivors include her husband, Jimmy McKay, Sr., a son, Jimbo (Paula) McKay, 3 siblings, Jackie Broadus, Nancy Guidry, and Carla Broadus, 8 grandchildren, Wyatt, Shelby,...
Katharyn "Kitty" Pepper
Aug 26, 2013
Katharyn ""Kitty"" Pepper passed away August 26, 2013 in Long Beach. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Philip P. Pepper, Sr.; and her youngest daughter, Kathy L. Bowser. Survivors include her children, Terry W. Hanners, Penny Dorries, Jack W. Waldrip, Philip P. Pepper, Jr., and Denise Foster; and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. A special thanks to...
Seymour Lacoste
Aug 26, 2013
Seymour Lacoste, age 78, died August 26, 2013. Visitation from 12:00 to 3:00 pm, Funeral at 3:00 pm, both Wed. Aug. 28 at Riemann Family FH, 9113 Kiln Delisle Rd. Burial: Bayou Coco. Visitation AUG 28. 12:00 PM - 03:00 PM Riemann Family Funeral Home- Kiln/DeLisle 9113 Kiln Delisle Rd. Pass Christian, MS, US, 39571 Service AUG 28. 03:00 PM...
Joan Muriel Lang
Aug 26, 2013
Joan Muriel Lang, age 87, of Gulfport, passed away on August 26, 2013 in Gulfport. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frederick and Florence Leary; her husband, Lewis T. Lang; and her brother in law, Henry Diener. She is survived by two sons, Lewis T. Lang, Jr and his wife Suzanne of Gulfport and Barry T. Lang and...
Ronald Michael McNeil
Aug 25, 2013
Ronald Michael McNeil, Sr., age 83, of Diamondhead, MS, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2013 at his residence. Mr. McNeil was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew T. and Lucille G. McNeil; and two sisters, Lois Freund and Kathleen Derry. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Tuzette P. McNeil; three children, Ronald M. McNeil, Jr., Thomas P....
Michael Craig Osborn
Aug 25, 2013
Michael Osborn, age 44, died August 25, 2013. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 9113 Kiln Delisle Rd., Pass Christian assisted the family with arrangements. www.riemannfamily.com
Carol Ann Corbin
Aug 25, 2013
Carol Ann Lowe Corbin, age 73, of Long Beach, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2013, at home surrounded by her family. As a young lady, Carol showed horses competitively as well as performed with the Cypress Gardens Water ski team. She attended Ringling School of Art & Design in Sarasota, FL. While on a visit to Floridaland, she met...
George William Northrop
Aug 25, 2013
George William Northrop, of Benton, LA, was born November 30, 1936, and passed away on August 25, 2013. He was preceded in death by his mother, Myrtis Ester Ladner; his father, Alladin Northrop; his sister, Jodi, his brother, Donnie; his first wife, Barbara Northrop; and his stepmother, Dot Northrop, who was also loved by all. He is survived by his...
Gail Warfield
Aug 24, 2013
Gail A. Warfield, age 62, of Gulfport, passed away on August 24, 2013 in Gulfport. She was preceded in death by her mother, Angelina M. Warfield and her brother, Charles W. Warfield, Jr. She is survived by her father, Charles W. Warfield, Sr of Gulfport; her daughter, Angela Marie Warfield of Gulfport; her grandchildren, Brittany Warfield, Courtney Warfield, and Devon...
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