OBITUARIES
Ricky J Hecker
Sep 27, 2013
Ricky J. Hecker, age 47, of Gulfport, passed away on September 27, 2013 in Gulfport.He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul Hecker, Jr and Gwendolyn Hecker; and a son, Justin Walgren.He is survived by his loving wife of 26 years, Deena Hecker of Gulfport; a son, Nicholas Walgren (Peggy) of Long Beach; two brothers, Rodney Hecker of Gulfport...
Dorothy Alice Regester Messer
Sep 25, 2013
Dorothy Alice Regester Messer, age 93 and a resident of Biloxi, passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2013, in Biloxi. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 28, 2013, at 11am at Bethel Lutheran Church in Biloxi. Friends may visit one hour prior to the service. Riemann Family Funeral Home, 274 Beauvoir Road in Biloxi, assisted the family...
Robert Wayne Bateman
Sep 25, 2013
Robert Wayne ""Bob"" Bateman, age 68, of Gulfport passed away September 25, 2013 in Gulfport. Mr. Bateman was preceded in death by his parents, Dan and Jessie Bateman, 2 sons, Gregory Lamar Bateman and Jeffrey Wayne Bateman, 2 granddaughters, Brooklyn Cherie Lee and Brittany Nicole Handley, 1 great-grandson Jayden Wayne Mabb, and 1 brother, Lamar Bateman. He is survived by...
Donna Louise Seymour
Sep 24, 2013
Donna Louise Northrup Seymour, age 57, of Lizana, passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2013, in Lizana.She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Harvey and Artie Cuevas, Etha and Leroy Northrup, mother-in-law, Verda Lee Seymour, and 2 brothers-in-law, Robbie and Ronnie Seymour; her father-in-law, Vincent A. Seymour; and her brother-in-law, Daryl Van Seymour. Survivors include her husband, Vincent Anthony...
Floye M. Alexander
Sep 24, 2013
Floye Marie Ryan Alexander, age 75, of Long Beach, passed away on September 24, 2013, in Gulfport. Her parents were Harvel Floyd and Claudia Marie Fore Ryan. She was born in Howison, MS. In 1960, she and family moved to Long Beach where she has resided. She was preceded in death by: her parents; husband, Haskel M. Alexander; infant son,...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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