OBITUARIES

David  Lee Richards

David Lee Richards

May 19, 2013

David Lee Richards, age 52, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2013. Arrangements are pending with Riemann Family Funeral Home in Gulfport (539-9800).

Jarrett  Lynn Walker

Jarrett Lynn Walker

May 18, 2013

Jarrett Lynn Walker of Opelika, AL died peacefully at home Saturday, May 18, 2013 at age 69. Mr. Walker is survived by his wife, Jane Lewis Walker of Opelika; 3 daughters, Stacy (Steve) Barnhill of Mobile, AL, Melissa (Alec) Dalrymple of Panama City Beach, FL, and Kelly ""Beth"" (Matthew) Faul of Kiln, MS; 2 step-children, Joe (Dottie) Lewis of Auburn...

Carla Luke

Carla Luke

May 18, 2013

Carla Luke passed away May 18, 2013 in Biloxi. She was sent from RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Biloxi to Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma, LA for services. For more information, please call Chauvin Funeral Home at (985) 868-2536.

Margaret Panter

Margaret Panter

May 18, 2013

Margaret Panter, age 91 and a resident of Gulfport, died on Saturday, May 18, 2013, in Gulfport. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Riemann Family Funeral Home, 11280 Three Rivers Road in Gulfport. For more information, please call (228)539-9800.

Howard  Carlson Smith

Howard Carlson Smith

May 18, 2013

Howard Carlson Smith passed away May 18, 2013. He was born in Upland, Nebraska where he attended the one room Hilltop School and Upland High School. He graduated from Doane College in Crete, Nebraska in 1941. He married Kathryn Lucile Ely in 1944. After his military service Howard and Lucile lived in Belleville, Illinois before moving to Gulfport. Howard and...

Rebecca  K. Hulsey

Rebecca K. Hulsey

May 18, 2013

Rebecca Hulsey, age 25, of Biloxi, passed away on May 18, 2013.She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Lloyd W. Hulsey, CW3, retired U.S. Army.She is survived by her parents, Lt Colonel Lloyd W. Hulsey and Sandra K. Hulsey of Biloxi; her brother, Robert W. Hulsey of Biloxi; grandparents, Elaine and Jay Settle; grandparents, Larry and Judy Weaver; her...

Christelle  A. Shaw

Christelle A. Shaw

May 17, 2013

Christelle A. Shaw, age 84, died May 17, 2013 in Gulfport. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mertz Shaw.Survivors include her siblings, Haywood Dedeaux, Lesel Dedeaux, J.A. Dedeaux, Betty Foles, Thelma Rance, and Peggy McFadden; and numerous nieces and nephews.The funeral service will be held Monday, May 20, 2013 at 11 am, with a visitation one hour prior...

Delores Mae Blackwell Jesclard

Delores Mae Blackwell Jesclard

May 17, 2013

Delores Mae Blackwell Jesclard, age 79, passed from this world to the next in the arms of one of her beloved grandsons, C. 'Timmy' Rogers III, on Friday, May 17, 2013. Born on April 12, 1934, to Brown and Anna Mae (Saucier) Blackwell of Saucier, she spent almost all of her life along the Gulf Coast. For a short time,...

Robert  H. Watson

Robert H. Watson

May 17, 2013

Robert H. Watson, Sr., age 83, of Gulfport passed away on Friday, May 17, 2013, in Gulfport.Mr. Watson was born in Lenoir, North Carolina and had been a resident of Gulfport since 1958. He retired as a Master Sergeant from the U.S. Air Force with over twenty years of service. He was also retired from Ingalls Shipbuilding. He enjoyed hunting,...

Kenneth  E. Johnson

Kenneth E. Johnson

May 17, 2013

Kenneth E. Johnson, age 69 of Bay St. Louis, passed away on May 17, 2013, in Harrisville, MS. A graveside service will be held 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 22, 2013, at Biloxi National Cemetery. Riemann Family Funeral Home, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport, assisted the family with arrangements. Interment Biloxi National Cemetery 400 Veterans Avenue Biloxi, MS, 39531

Jack  Marion Higdon

Jack Marion Higdon

May 17, 2013

Jack Marion Higdon, 92, of Gulfport went to be with his Lord and Savior May 17, 2013. He was born in Pike County, MS and later moved with his family to Gulfport.He graduated from Gulfport High School in 1939. He was active in all sports, especially tennis and football.He was owner and operator of Jack's Sinclair Service Station on Pass...

John  E. Overcast

John E. Overcast

May 17, 2013

John E. Overcast, age 81, of Biloxi passed away Friday, May 17, 2013 in Biloxi.John was retired from the United States Air Force and the United States Postal Service. He was a member of the American Legion and the VFW. He enjoyed dancing, listening to country music, and playing poker.He was preceded in death by his first wife, Rose Ann...

Gladys  Kornbroke Gonder

Gladys Kornbroke Gonder

May 17, 2013

Gladys Kornbroke Gonder was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on October 11, 1924 and she died Friday, May 17, 2013 in Gulfport, MS. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Beryl Kornbroke; brothers, Fredrick ""Fritz"", Jack, and Charlie Kornbroke; and son-in-law, Ron Lindsey.Mrs. Gonder is survived by her sisters, Mary Bedwell of Indianapolis, IN and Vicki Curtis of...

Maureen Ruth Connors Holt

Maureen Ruth Connors Holt

May 17, 2013

Maureen Ruth Connors Holt, age 77, of Diamondhead, MS, passed away on May 17, 2013 at her residence. Private burial will take place at the National Cemetery in Biloxi. Interment Biloxi National Cemetery 400 Veterans Avenue Biloxi, MS, 39531

Warner  G. Schurhammer

Warner G. Schurhammer

May 16, 2013

Warner G. Schurhammer, age 73, of Kiln, MS passed away May 16, 2013. Arrangements were handled by RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Kiln Delisle Road, Pass Christian. (228) 586-0510

Elva  J. Fields

Elva J. Fields

May 16, 2013

Elva J. Fields, age 78, passed away May 16, 2013 in Gulfport. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Gulfport assisted the family with local arrangements. For more information, please call Urban Winkler Funeral Home, Connerville, IN at (765) 825-1761.

Lillie Tatum

Lillie Tatum

May 16, 2013

Lillie Tatum, age 87 and a resident of Biloxi, died on Thursday, May 16, 2013, in Biloxi. Mrs. Tatum was sent from Riemann Family Funeral Home, 274 Beauvoir Road in Biloxi to B. W. Necomers Funeral Home, White Chapel, in Gladston, MO for services and burial. For more information, please call B.W. Necomers Funeral Home at (816)452-8604.

David  Andrew Ferguson

David Andrew Ferguson

May 16, 2013

David Andrew Ferguson, 55, of Biloxi, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Thursday, May 16, 2013, in Biloxi.Mr. Ferguson was born in Plymouth, England, and had been a resident of the Coast since 1983. He served in the United States Navy and was the owner/operator of the Golden Needle in Biloxi. His favorite pastime was fishing with friends.He...

Kevin  James Hume

Kevin James Hume

May 15, 2013

Kevin James Hume Sr., 52, departed this life on May 15, 2013. He was born in New Orleans, LA, was a native of Picayune, MS and resided in Mobile, AL. He is survived by the mother of his three sons, Michelle Hume; his ""boys"", Kevin Hume Jr., Aaron Hume, and Nicholas Hume; his loving mother, Patricia Hammond his devoted brother,...

Janet  Webb Bradley

Janet Webb Bradley

May 15, 2013

Janet Webb Bradley, 57, of Gulfport, Mississippi passed away on Wednesday, May 15. A lover of family and of life, and teacher of the same, she touched the lives of everyone she knew and even many she didn't. She was a born teacher, as passionate about education as she was about her student's lives. She received her undergraduate and masters...