OBITUARIES
Rosemary Necaise
Mar 23, 2013
Rosemary Necaise, age 82 a resident of Bay St. Louis, MS, died on Saturday, March 23, 2013, in Gulfport MS.She was preceded in death by her late husband, Victor S. Necaise Sr.; her daughter Margaret Amann; her parents, Jeff Garcia Sr. and Myrtle Garcia, her sisters Wilma Musser, Deloris Sherman, Lucile Johnson, and Delta Proze; her brothers Alden Garcia Sr.,...
James Atwood Berry
Mar 22, 2013
James Atwood Berry, age 73 of Pass Christian passed away on Friday, March 22, 2013 in Gulfport. Arrangements are under the direction of RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOMES, Gulfport. Private services for the family will be held at a later date.
Jere Hinson Scruggs
Mar 22, 2013
Jere Hinson Scruggs, Sr., age 83, of Gulfport, passed away on Friday, March 22, 2013.Mr. Scruggs was born in Clinton, TN, to Henry Scruggs and Fannie Giles Scruggs. He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. After his military career, he worked for the Civil Service in the supply department. He was a member of Gateway...
Gregory R. Ahrens
Mar 22, 2013
Gregory R. Ahrens, 65, passed away on March 22, 2013, at his brother's home in Biloxi. Gregory was born in Gulfport, and was the son of William ""Bill"" E. Sr. and Eldora S. Netto Ahrens, who preceded him in death. He spent his days growing up in Delisle and had gotten to know the local neighbors, spending countless times helping...
William Jack Oxford
Mar 22, 2013
William Jack Oxford, age 83 and a resident of Gulfport, died on Friday, March 22, 2013, in Gulfport. Mr. Oxford was sent from Riemann Family Funeral Home, 11280 Three Rivers Road in Gulfport, to Elliot-Hamil Funeral Home in Abilene, TX for services and burial. For more information, please call Elliot-Hamil Funeral Home at (325)677-4355.
Gladys Elizabeth Bowie
Mar 22, 2013
Gladys Elizabeth (Beckey) Bowie passed away on Friday, March 22, 2013, in Gulfport. She is survived by her husband, Guy W. Bowie of Gulfport; son, George Glen Beckey of Pensacola, FL; and many friends. Gladys was known for her prowess at the sewing machine, having created so many beautiful things with her hands. Memorial services will be held on Sat....
Virgil V. "Dean" Steele
Mar 22, 2013
Virgil V. ""Dean"" Steele, Jr., age 82, died Friday, March 22, 2013 in Gulfport. Papa, Daddy, Dean - He left behind a legacy of unconditional love that is felt by all that knew him. He was a kind, gentle man, always ready to share a laugh, and he will be deeply missed.Dean was a native of Colorado, a former resident...
Roger Trisotto
Mar 21, 2013
Roger J. Trisotto, 89 died on Thursday, March 21, 2013 in Gulfport, Mississippi surrounded by his family. Funeral Services will be held at St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Long Beach on Monday, March 25th. The Family will meet friends on Monday from 8:30 - 9:30AM, followed by Mass at 9:30AM. Following Mass, entombment will take place at The...
Jane Ann Geil
Mar 21, 2013
Jane Ann Geil, age 57, of Saucier, passed away on March 21, 2013 in Gulfport.She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Clarence Geil and her maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Earl I. Switzer. She is survived by her partner, Jean Crawford of Saucier; her parents, Jerry and Peggy Geil of Gulfport; and her siblings,...
Hilda Williams
Mar 21, 2013
Hilda Williams, of Pass Christian, age 92, died Thursday, March 21, 2013 in Gulfport, MS.Preceded in death by her parents, Milton and Ester Aufdemorte, her brother, Milton Aufdemorte and her husband James A. Williams.Survived by two sons, James A. Williams, Jr. and his spouse, Brenda, of Melbourne, FL and Milton A. Williams and his spouse, Dorothy of Pass Christian, MS;...
Claude Capers
Mar 20, 2013
Claude C. Capers, born July 2, 1915, completed his tour of duty on earth after passing onward on March 20, 2013 at the Armed Forces Retirement Home after a courageous battle with a brain tumor. He was honorably discharged from this physical life into his eternal spiritual life.He was a beloved husband to his wife and our mother, Lois, whom...
Diamond W. Blakeney
Mar 20, 2013
Diamond W. Blakeney, Jr. passed away in Mobile, Alabama on March 20, 2013. He resided at the Gulfport Mississippi Armed Forces Retirement Home and had many good friends there. At ninety one years of age, he prided himself on living independently and was able to accomplish that at the AFRH. He took his first class to learn to master the...
Herman L. Gwaltney
Mar 19, 2013
Herman L. Gwaltney, Jr., age 78, of Highland, CA, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2013, in Biloxi, MS. Herman enlisted in the United States Air Force and retired as a Chief Master Sergeant after 30 years of service. He served as a flight engineer during the Korean and Vietnam Wars and accumulated over 15,000 flight hours. Herman was an...
Jacquelyn Bell Nickels
Mar 19, 2013
Jacquelyn ""Jackie"" Nickels, age 77 and a resident of Gulfport, died on Tuesday, March 19, 2013, in Gulfport. She was preceded in death by her late husband, Gene Edward Nickels; her parents, John W. Bell and Sarah Hendrix; her stepfather, Ted Hendrix and her grandson, Derek Ray Johnson. Jackie is survived by her brother, David (Clarissa) Hendrix, Jr. of Newberry,...
Thomas Wilbert "Bert" Schnadelbach
Mar 19, 2013
Thomas Wilbert (Bert) Schnadelbach On March 19, 2013, Thomas Wilbert ""Bert"" Schnadelbach shed his earthly bonds and passed into the afterlife to join his wife Joan. He was a resident of Diamondhead for 16 years, during which time he served on the board of the Property Owners Association, was an officer and vice president on the Board of the Diamondhead...
Oma Louise Saucier
Mar 17, 2013
Oma Louise Price Saucier, age 79, of Saucier, passed away on March 17, 2013, in Gulfport. She was the oldest of five daughters born to Ira D. and Elizabeth Sawyer Price. At the age of 19, she married her true love, Norman Benis Saucier, and moved to Saucier, MS. She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters, and her...
Lydia Irene Rigley
Mar 17, 2013
Lydia Irene Rigley, age 78, of Biloxi, passed from this life on March 17, 2013 and arrived home to the welcoming arms of her heavenly Father. She was born January 8, 1935 in Olive Hill, Kentucky to Earl and Hattie Dillow who preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death were her sister, Gladys Eldridge, and her brothers Roger,...
Alfred Geroux
Mar 17, 2013
Alfred Willard ""Al' Geroux passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2013 at the age of 83, after a brief illness. Al Geroux was born December 24, 1929 in Old Town, Maine. He is preceded in death by his parents Noah and Flora Geroux, sisters Florence Furlotte, Josephine Miller, and June Lajoie, and brothers Ernest Geroux of Maine, Evan Geroux of...
Charles W. Warfield
Mar 17, 2013
Charles W. Warfield, Jr., 65, of Gulfport, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2013.Mr. Warfield was a life-long resident of Gulfport and he was passionate about his family, cars and shrimping. He and his father owned and operated Warfield's Used Cars, the oldest used car dealership in Gulfport. He was a member of Gulfport Church of God.Even through every obstacle he...
Frank E. Gasper
Mar 17, 2013
Frank E. Gasper, age 87 of Diamondhead, MS, passed away on March 17, 2013.Mr. Gasper is preceded in death by his parents, Frances and Katherine Gasperovich; and his sisters, Mary Bury and Katherine Baummiller.His is survived by his wife, Gloria Thompson Gasper; his children, Randall Gasper, Jeff Gasper, Robert DeJute, Joseph DeJute, and Catherine Elliot; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.Mr....
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