OBITUARIES

Thomas Gordon

Thomas Gordon

Mar 4, 2013

Thomas Whitney Gordon, III, age 76, of Saucier, MS was called to his heavenly home in the presence of his family on March 4, 2013He was born in New Orleans, LA in 1936, graduated from Fortier High School, attended LSU where he was in the US Army ROTC, and graduated from Tulane University. He was a member of the US...

Thomas  "Bubby" Faye

Thomas "Bubby" Faye

Mar 4, 2013

Thomas ""Bubby"" Faye, Jr. passed away Monday, March 4, 2013 in Gulfport. He was a lifelong resident of Delisle.He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas, Sr. and Ellender Faye; sister, Elaine Clark; two nephews, Mikkel Newell and Alijah Osborne. Survivors include his wife Frances ""Sissy"" Faye; children, Thomas Faye, III, Joseph Faye, and Emily Faye; brother and sister,...

Paul  Edward Reinike

Paul Edward Reinike

Mar 3, 2013

Paul Edward Reinike, age 74, of Gulfport, passed away on March 3, 2013 in Gulfport.He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Effie Reinike of Gulfport; his children, Harvey Bourne of Ocean Springs and Paulette English of Gulfport; a sister, Kathy Cook of Long Beach; five grandchildren; and three great grandchildren.He served in the U.S. Army and retired...

Veronica  Marie Easton

Veronica Marie Easton

Mar 3, 2013

Veronica M. Easton, age 92, resident of Diamondhead, MS, formerly of Southbury, CT, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2013, only two months before her 93rd birthday. Veronica, affectionately known as Ronca, was a long-time resident of Southbury, CT, having moved there in 1973. She grew up in Pelham Manor, NY, and graduated from Pelham Memorial High School. For many years...

Robert  L. Simmons

Robert L. Simmons

Mar 3, 2013

Robert L. Simmons, age 71, of Citronelle, AL, passed away on March 3, 2013 in Biloxi. Private services will be held at Biloxi National Cemetery. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport, is in charge of arrangements.

Charles  E. Sheets

Charles E. Sheets

Mar 2, 2013

Charles E. Sheets, age 59, of Gulfport, passed away on March 2, 2013, in Biloxi. Arrangements were handled by the RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Gulfport

Robin  Wayne Smith

Robin Wayne Smith

Mar 2, 2013

Robin Wayne Smith, age 65, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2013 in Gulfport.Mr. Smith was known as ""Trader Smith"" and he owned and operated Trader Smith Antiques in Long Beach.He was preceded in death by his parents, E.T. and Maxine Smith and his sister, Christine Smith.Survivors include his son, Robert W. Smith; his daughter, Lisa S. Lee (Robert); his brother,...

Frances Allen

Frances Allen

Mar 1, 2013

Frances Allen, age 86, of Pine Mountain, GA, died 3/1/13. RIEMANN FAMILY Funeral Home, Gulfport, assisted with local arrangements. Funeral services will be in Georgia.

Robert  Edgar Patterson

Robert Edgar Patterson

Mar 1, 2013

Robert E. Patterson, age 67, of Diamondhead, passed away on March 1, 2013, in Gulfport. Arrangements were hnadled by the RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Gulfport

Michael  Steven Machen

Michael Steven Machen

Mar 1, 2013

It is with heavy hearts that we announce that Michael Steven Machen, our wonderful husband and father, passed away on Friday, March 1, 2013 after a very brave fight. He had his wife, children, brothers and sister by his side when he stepped out of this life and into the next to be with God and his parents. He fought...

Ollie  "Deane" Pierce

Ollie "Deane" Pierce

Feb 28, 2013

Ms. Ollie ""Deane"" Pierce of Pass Christian, MS, was born on June 20, 1937 in Jones County Mississippi and was a lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast. She went to her Heavenly Home and to be with our Lord and Savior on February 28, 2013. Ms. Pierce was a faithful member of Highland Baptist Church, Pass Christian, Mississippi. She enjoyed...

Lillian  Elizabeth Willett

Lillian Elizabeth Willett

Feb 28, 2013

Lillian Elizabeth Willett, born Jan. 28, 1924, of Gulfport, left her earthly home on Thursday, February 28, 2013.Mrs. Willett was born to Walter and Anna Green. She was a member of Grace Memorial Baptist Church.She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Daniel Willett; her daughter, Patricia Willett; her parents; one brother and five sisters.She is survived by her...

Blake  Edward McKenna

Blake Edward McKenna

Feb 28, 2013

Blake Edward McKenna, age 17, passed away on Thursday, February 28, 2013. Blake was born in Gulfport to Edward F. McKenna III, and Tammy Gail McKenna. He was an active part of the youth group at Gulf Coast Worship Center where he participated in mission trips. He was a junior at Long Beach High School and was a member of...

Linda  Gail Williams

Linda Gail Williams

Feb 28, 2013

Linda Gail Pate (Cogsdil) Williams went home to be with her Lord on February 28, 2013 in New Orleans, LA, following a long and difficult battle with post surgical complications. Linda was born January 2, 1941, in Cedar Glades, Arkansas to Hansel William Pate and Ruby Lee (Herron) Pate. She was preceded in death by her parents. Surviving Linda to...

Arthur  "A.J." Holland

Arthur "A.J." Holland

Feb 27, 2013

Arthur ""A.J."" Holland, age 75, of Saucier, passed away on Wednesday, February 27, 2013, at home with his family by his side.He was born in Harrison County to William Wesley and Allie Page Holland. He was a former pulpwood hauler and former employee of Parker Scrap Metal and retired in June of 2012 from the Harrison County Road Department. He...

Charles Floyd "Son" Orr

Charles Floyd "Son" Orr

Feb 25, 2013

Charles Floyd ""Son"" Orr, Jr., age 87, of Gulfport, passed away on Monday, February 25, 2013.Mr. Orr was born in Gulfport to Charles Floyd Orr, Sr. and Clara Richards Orr. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII, where he fought in the Pacific Theatre. He retired from the Navy after 22 years of service and began his civil service...

Alice L. "Aggie" Saucier

Alice L. "Aggie" Saucier

Feb 25, 2013

Alice L. ""Aggie"" Saucier, age 80, of Saucier, passed away on Monday, February 25, 2013, in Saucier.She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward L. Saucier.Survivors include her children, Jimmy Ray Cogsdil and Dennis Ray (Debbie) Cogsdil, a sister, Josephine Pesek, numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren, special friends, John and Nancy Ford and their son, Austin, and her favorite pet,...

Mark  William Monyhan

Mark William Monyhan

Feb 25, 2013

Mark W. Monyhan, age 62, of Ocean Springs, died 2/25/13. RIEMANN FAMILY F.H.,Beauvoir Rd, Biloxi, is in charge of arrgmts.Services will be held at a later date.

Elwanda McKinley

Elwanda McKinley

Feb 24, 2013

Elwanda McKinley, age 83 passed away on February 24, 2013 in Gulfport. Mrs. McKinley was sent from RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport, to Honaker Funeral Home for services.

Walter  Lee Atkinson

Walter Lee Atkinson

Feb 24, 2013

TSGT Walter Lee Atkinson, USAF, Ret., age 78, of D'Iberville, passed away on Sunday, February 24, 2013, in Biloxi. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Annie Kate Atkinson, and brother, Robert Atkinson. Mr. Atkinson is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Charlene Atkinson, 1 son, Michael (Ealon) Atkinson, 3 loving granddaughters, Destiny Atkinson, Tonya...