OBITUARIES
Helen Pfeffer Currie Caire
Oct 8, 2013
Helen Pfeffer Currie Caire, age 90, of Pass Christian passed away October 8, 2013. She was a native of New Orleans, LA. She graduated from LSU with a degree in drama. While at LSU, she met her first husband, Jim Currie, and they married after World War II. Helen and Jim moved their family to Pass Christian in 1960. She...
Robert Lynn "Bob" Moody
Oct 8, 2013
Robert Lynn (Bob) Moody, Sr., age 95, passed away on October 8, 2013 in Gulfport.Mr. Moody was a lifelong resident with deep roots on the Mississippi Gulf Coast; he was born in Long Beach on March 19, 1918, and had lived in Gulfport since childhood. Two of his ancestors, Jean Baptiste Saucier (who married ""Pelican Girl"" Gabrielle Savary) and Jean...
Pamela Mae Hilton
Oct 7, 2013
Pamela Mae Hilton, born July 23, 1957 to Marcus D. Harvey and Bettie L. Allen, passed away on October 7, 2013, in Gulfport.
She is survived by her mother, Bettie L. Allen; her husband, Julious D. Hilton; her four children, Wendell Hilton and his two sons, Taylor and Justin Hilton, Michael Burnham (Christle) and their two daughters, Savannah and Shyanne Burnham,...
Randy McIver
Oct 7, 2013
Randy McIver, age 74, of Bay St. Louis, passed away on October 7, 2013.He was preceded in death by his parents, Theodore Bilbo and Lillian McIver.He is survived by his wife, Sharon McIver; his children, Jim Wilson (Linda) of Vancleave, David McIver (Dianna) of Waveland, Heather West (Freddy) of Waveland, Dana Feverstein (Blaine) of Bay St. Louis; his sister, Marynell...
Christine Chambliss
Oct 6, 2013
Christine Chambliss, age 75, passed away Saturday, October 6, 2013 at her residence.Mrs. Chambliss was a long-time member of Pass Road Baptist Church. The family would like to express their appreciation and thanks to Dr. Baroudi and the staff at the Coast Heart Institute, Dr. Davidson, Dr. Vance, the Medical Oncology Group and Dr. Franklin for their loving care and...
Lonnie Jowers
Oct 6, 2013
Lonnie Jowers Jr., age 74, of Gulfport passed away October 6, 2013 in Gulfport. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Dianna Jowers Morgan.He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Margaret Jowers; brother, Billy Joe Dickson; three grandchildren, Shawn Morgan, Keith Morgan, and Lisa Fairley; and two great grandchildren, Kaylyn and Hunter.He was a parishioner of St....
Howard Franklin Berry
Oct 6, 2013
TSgt Howard Franklin Berry, U.S.A.F., Retired, age 80, of Biloxi, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2013. Mr. Berry was born in Conway, Arkansas to Julian and Flora McCarty Berry. He retired from the U.S.A.F. after 20 years of service to his country. He was a lifetime member of the VFW. Mr. Berry was preceded in death by his wife,...
Josephine L. "Jo" Williams
Oct 5, 2013
Josephine L. ""Jo"" Williams, age 88, of Gulfport, passed away on October 5, 2013 in Gulfport.She was preceded in death by her husband, James Williams; her brothers, Horace Lester, William Lester, and Simon Lester; and a sister, Nathalie Lester Jones.She is survived by her children, Karen Morgan of Gulfport, Jay Williams and his wife, Barbara of Gulfport, and Gary Williams...
William Douglas "Bill" Fortner
Oct 5, 2013
William D. Fortner was born June 24, 1922, in McHenry, Mississippi. He was the youngest in a family of 5 children; preceded in death by his father, Turner Marvin Fortner, who died when Bill was 2 years old. His mother, Maude Jennings Fortner, raised her five children in Gulfport, Mississippi, while working in the cafeteria of Gulfport High School. Bill's...
Kenneth L. Pendley
Oct 5, 2013
Kenneth L. Pendley, Jr., age 50, died tragically in an accident on Saturday, October 5, 2013 in Gulfport, MS. Ken was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth L. Pendley, Sr. He is survived by his loving mother Judy; his brother Tommy; his aunt Kathy; and many other loving friends. Condolences may be expressed to the family here on the...
Robert Arnold Webb
Oct 5, 2013
Robert Arnold Webb, age 85, of Gulfport, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 05, 2013, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's. Mr. Webb was born in Middletown, OH, to Fred and Duma McQueen Webb. He retired from Life of Georgia Insurance Company and was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Gulfport. When he was able, he was an avid...
Laurie Ann Michua
Oct 5, 2013
Laurie Ann Michua, age 41, of Gulfport, passed away on October 5, 2013.She was preceded in death by her beloved father, Donnie Hoda.She is survived by her husband, Alejando Michua; her children, Steven Hoda, Alejando Michua, Jr., and Christina Michua; her grandson, Alejando Michua, III; her mother, Deborah Carr; her stepfather, James Carr; her stepmother, Deanna Hoda; her siblings, Donna...
Cody Carl Duncan
Oct 5, 2013
Cody Duncan, age 31, passed away on October 5, 2013 in Bay St. Louis. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Rd., Gulfport, is assisting the family with arrangements.
Mike Holliman
Oct 4, 2013
Mike Holliman, Sr., age 71 and a resident of Gulfport, died on Friday October 4, 2013. He was a talented musician who entertained the Mississippi Gulf Coast for 50 years. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Columbus and Viola Holliman; three brothers, James, Tony and Grady Holliman and one sister, Polly Papania. Mike is survived by...
Rebecca Jane Louks Howard
Oct 4, 2013
Rebecca Jane Louks Howard, age 62 and a resident of Diamondhead, died on Friday, October 4, 2013, in Gulfport. Jane was an accomplished teacher for many years. She loved working with children. She was devoted to her husband and two daughters Hope and Holly, whom she traveled to China to adopt. She loved all animals especially her two dogs, Mattie...
Ronald James Cogley
Oct 3, 2013
Ronald Cogley, age 78, passed away on October 3, 2013 in Gulfport. There will be a Graveside Service with Military Honors conducted at 1:30 p.m., Monday, October 7, 2013 at Biloxi National Cemetery. Arrangements handled by RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Long Beach. Service OCT 7. 01:30 AM Biloxi National Cemetery 400 Veterans Avenue Biloxi, MS, US, 39531 Interment Biloxi National...
Phil Wales Taylor
Oct 3, 2013
Phil Wales Taylor, 80, passed away Thursday, October 3. Phil was a cherished mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who will be missed more than words can say. She was known and loved by all for her laughter and giving nature and was a shining example for every mother and grandmother on how to love and discipline, while teaching at the same...
Francis Paul LaFata
Oct 2, 2013
Francis Paul LaFata, age 84 and a resident of Ocean Springs, died on Wednesday, October 2, 2013, in Ocean Springs. Mr. LaFata served in the United States Air Force, fought in the Korean War, and was honorably discharged from the military after 26 years of service. After retiring from the Air Force, he worked and retired from the Veteran's Administration...
Charles C.L. Hansen
Oct 1, 2013
Charles ""C.L."" Hansen, age 73, passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2013 at his residence. C.L. was a life-long resident of Gulfport and was the owner and operator of Hansen & Sons Dry Wall for over 40 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Martin and Ella Mae Hansen; his infant son, Martin Hansen; and three siblings, Harold...
Cheri Gail Herring
Oct 1, 2013
Cheri G. Herring, age 53 and a resident of D'Iberville, died on Tuesday, October 1, 2013, in Saucier. Cheri was a native of D'Iberville and a member of Bibleway Baptist Church in D'Iberville. She was an avid gardener, loved nature, and spending time outdoors. She also loved children and animals. The family would like to extend a very special thank...
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