OBITUARIES

Martha  Nell Turnage

Martha Nell Turnage

Sep 24, 2013

Martha Nell Turnage, age 73, of Gulfport, passed away on September 24, 2013.She is survived by her husband, William Turnage, Jr. and her two sons, Michael Westbrook and Dale Westbrook.A visitation will be held on Thursday, September 26, 2013 from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM at the RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 9113 Commission Rd, Long Beach. A graveside service will...

Helen Grobler

Helen Grobler

Sep 24, 2013

Helen ""Ouma"" Grobler, age 91 and a resident of Long Beach, died on Tuesday, September 24, 2013, in Long Beach. Funeral arrangements are pending at Riemann Family Funeral Home, 19130 Commission Road in Long Beach. For more information, please call (228)539-9800.

Stephanie Marlene Fagan Pierce

Stephanie Marlene Fagan Pierce

Sep 24, 2013

Stephanie Marlene Fagan Pierce, was born on September 17, 1963, in Hattiesburg, and died on September 24, 2013, in Gulfport. She was 50 years of age. She was an employee of Waffle House for 22 years and a loving mother of four and a loving wife. She loved sewing, gardening, and taking care of her babies, Georgie, Precious, and Savannah....

Patrick Romine

Patrick Romine

Sep 23, 2013

Patrick Romine, age 77, passed away on September 23, 2013. Arrangements are pending at RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 9113 Kiln Delisle Rd., Pass Christian. www.riemannfamily.com

Michele  LeBlanc Baylor

Michele LeBlanc Baylor

Sep 23, 2013

Angelique Michele LeBlanc Baylor, age 45, of Gulfport, passed away on Monday, September 23, 2013, in Gulfport. She was a graduate of Mercy Cross High School and also from USM with a Bachelor's Degree in Finance and Business. She worked for Hancock Bank and Sun Bank as a teller and was the office manager for AG Edwards - Wells Fargo...

James  David Salters

James David Salters

Sep 23, 2013

James ""Jim"" David Salter, Jr., age 75 and a resident of Gulfport, died on Monday, September 23, 2013. Mr. Salter was of Methodist faith. After graduation from high school, he enlisted in the United States Air Force the very next day and served for 8 1/2 years. He was stationed in Japan while serving in the Air Force. He was...

Christian  "Sissy" Griffin

Christian "Sissy" Griffin

Sep 23, 2013

Christian Amber ""Sissy"" Griffin, age 23, of Gulfport, went to be with her heavenly father on Monday, September 23, 2013. She is preceded in death by Paternal Grandparents; Buddy and Sue Woodcock. She is survived by her loving Husband, Darren Griffin; Dad and Mother, Willie and Amy Willis; Brothers, Mitch and Dylan; Sisters, Nicole and Alicia; Maternal Grandparents, Neil and...

William Louis "Bill" Smith

William Louis "Bill" Smith

Sep 22, 2013

Reverend William Louis ""Bill"" Smith, age 83 of Long Beach, passed away on September 22, 2013 in Gulfport. He was born December 16, 1929, in Amite County, MS.He was preceded in death by his parents, Claude B. and Jody Gunby Smith (Josephine Camelia); his mother-in-law, Odessa Brand; his brother, Clayton Smith; his sister, Wilhemina Rollins; his son-in-law, Dwight Gladfelter; and...

James E. "Jimmy" Dykes

James E. "Jimmy" Dykes

Sep 21, 2013

James E. ""Jimmy"" Dykes, age 46, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2013 after a lengthy illness. Mr. Dykes was a native of Gulfport. He worked previously at Robert Bertucci Acoustical & Drywall and more recently as a Foreman at F.L. Crane and Sons until his health required him to retire. Jimmy will be remembered for his love of fishing...

Belva Mary Koos Simmons

Belva Mary Koos Simmons

Sep 21, 2013

Belva Mary ""Mrs. Betty"" (Koos) Simmons, age 94, of Diamondhead, MS, and formerly of Kenosha, WI, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2013.Mrs. Simmons was born June 7, 1919 in Kenosha, WI, the daughter of the late Matt and Clara (Bendix) Koos. She attended local schools in Kenosha and on June 18, 1937 she married Reginald W. Mears, who died...

Nancy Ruth Hays Hughes

Nancy Ruth Hays Hughes

Sep 20, 2013

Nancy Ruth Hughes, age 84 and a resident of Bellflower, CA, died on Friday, September 20, 2013, in Bellflower. Nancy was born in Long Beach, MS, and lived on the Gulf Coast most of her life. She moved to California in 1990 after her husband's death. Nancy was a member of the Bible Fellowship Church in Pass Christian and First...

Esther  Janine Hirschi

Esther Janine Hirschi

Sep 20, 2013

Esther Hirschi, age 47 formerly of Gulfport died September 20, 2013 in Gulfport. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Gulfport is in charge of arrangements.

George  Stephan Lewis

George Stephan Lewis

Sep 20, 2013

George S. Lewis,76, born September 2,1937, in Santa Fe, NM peacefully passed on September 20, 2013, in Gulfport, MS. He is survived by his loving wife Judy, his children,""Rick"" , Jennifer, ""CC"" and ""Bud"". He will be deeply missed by his daughter-in-law Teresa and his grandchildren; Tyler, Katie, Justin, Amber, and Ayianna, as well as several other family members including...

William  "Jamey" Boring

William "Jamey" Boring

Sep 20, 2013

William ""Jamey"" Boring, Jr., age 48 and a resident of McHenry, died on Friday, September 20, 2013, in McHenry. He was a longtime resident of McHenry and retired from the U.S. Air Force after 21 years of service. Jamey enjoyed working, rock music, his pups, and football. Jamey was preceded in death by his parents, William J. Boring, Sr., and...

Esther Hirschi

Esther Hirschi

Sep 20, 2013

Esther Hirschi, age 47 formerly of Gulfport died September 20, 2013 in Gulfport. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Gulfport is in charge of arrangements.

Major John Royston Morrow

Major John Royston Morrow

Sep 20, 2013

Major John Royston Morrow, USAF Retired, age 91, of Biloxi, passed away on Friday, September 20, 2013. Mr. Morrow was born in Etowah, TN to Harley and Julia Ann Brannan Marrow. He served in the United States Air Force and retired after 25 years of service. He was a proud World War II Veteran who loved his family and his...

Stanley  Howard Bartlett

Stanley Howard Bartlett

Sep 19, 2013

""Stan the Man"", a longtime resident of Wiggins, died Thursday, September 19, 2013 in Biloxi, Mississippi. He was born October 15, 1948 in Boulder, Colorado. His parents Bill and Stella Bartlett; sisters Joy, Cathy, and Debra and brothers George and Bradley all preceded him in death.He is survived by his loving daughter and son-in-law Melissa and Charles Winney and their...

Delores Marie Mizell Vanderford

Delores Marie Mizell Vanderford

Sep 19, 2013

Delores Marie Mizell Vanderford, age 77 and a resident of Pass Christian, died on Thursday, September 19, 2013, in Gulfport. Funeral arrangements were handled by Riemann Family Funeral Home, 9113 Kiln Delisle Road in Pass Christian. For more information, please call (228)586-0510.

Mary Lee Ramsey Ladner

Mary Lee Ramsey Ladner

Sep 18, 2013

Mary Lee Ramsey Ladner, age 91, of Gulfport, passed away on September 18, 2013. Mrs. Ladner was born in Mobile, AL to Woodrow and Lou Guillotte Ramsey. She was a founding member of Grace Chapel Church in Gulfport, where she dedicated her life to Christian education and other church activites. She was a homemaker and loved crafts and flowers. She...

Jean  Marie Sicotte

Jean Marie Sicotte

Sep 18, 2013

Jean Marie Sicotte, age 54 and a resident of Long Beach, died on September 18, 2013, in Long Beach. Funeral arrangements were handled by Riemann Family Funeral Home, 19130 Commission Road in Long Beach. For more information, please call (228)539-9800.