OBITUARIES

Jan 7, 2013

G. Norman Sawyer, age 90 of Pass Christian passed away on January 7, 2013 in Pass Christian. Arrangements are pending at RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 19130 Commission Rd, Long Beach.

Jan 7, 2013

Johnine LaFrance Wentworth, age 64, passed away Monday, January 7, 2013 in Gulfport.Mrs. Wentworth was proceeded in death by her parents, Edgar and Georgia LaFrance; and her sister, Geri Lock.Survivors include her companion, Walter Church; her daughter Jamie Stanford (Wayne) and their children, Chelsea Martin and Cameron Stanford; her daughter, Jennifer Wentworth (John), and their children, Jason Paul Fountain, Emily...

Jan 7, 2013

""Yankee"" Brian Wiley, age 59, passed away Jan. 7, 2013 in Long Beach. He was born on Dec. 12, 1953 in New York. He was survived by his companion, Donna; his mother, Mary Jane; daughter, Shannon; step daughter, Amber; four brothers, Tom, Jimmy, Peter, and Chris; and sisters, Jane and Betsy. Services will be held at a later date. RIEMANN...

Jan 7, 2013

Marjorie McMahon, age 73, and a resident of Canada passed away on Monday, January 7, 2013 in Ocean Springs, MS. She is survived by her children, Bonnie Boboski and Deirdra OBrien, both of Ocean Springs, MS. Private services will be held on Thursday, January 10, 2013. The family would like to thank Dr. H.T. Coulter and St. Joseph Hospice for...

Jan 7, 2013

Mary W. Clark of Gulfport passed away on Monday, January 7, 2013 at age 89. Born on May 21, 1923 in Philadelphia, MS., she was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Alexander Willis and Olean Sullivan Willis, her husband Gene M. Clark, Sr., her sister, Edna O. Willis, and her daughter, Mary Linda Clark.She is survived by her son,...

Jan 7, 2013

Brian Michael WIley, 59 of Long Beach, died on January 7, 2013, in Long Beach. Arrangements were handled by Riemann Family Funeral Home, 19130 Commission Road in Long Beach. For more information, please call (228)539-9800.

Jan 6, 2013

Billy Wayne Crosby, age 66, passed away on Sunday, January 6, 2013, in Long Beach, MS. Billy Wayne was born in Steep Hollow, MS, and lived in Long Beach most of his life.Billy Wayne was an avid sports fan and coached major, minor and Dixie league boys' baseball for many years and enjoyed umpiring games. He was instrumental in bringing...

Jan 6, 2013

Dennis Hale, age 70 and a resident of Long Beach, died on Sunday, January 6, 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.

Jan 6, 2013

Philip ""Phil"" Hoda, Jr., age 47, resident of Kiln passed away January 6, 2013.Phil was preceded in death by his grandson, Tanner Ryan Hoda; and his sister, Stephanie Hoda Shaw. He is also preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Pervis Paul and Verina Mary Deschamp; his fraternal grandparents, Ervin Patrick and Louise Hoda; a brother-in-law, Terry McCarty.Survivors include his...

Jan 6, 2013

Christine Segrest Evans departed this life on Sunday, January 6, 2013 at age 95. Mrs. Evans was born in Hazlehurst, Mississippi, the only child of Guy and Lela Segrest on April 15, 1917. She married the love of her life John Murle (Bill) Evans and they enjoyed 52 years together. Called ""Maw Maw"" by her grandchildren and great grandchildren, she...

Jan 6, 2013

Martha T. Richards, age 90, of Gulfport passed away Sunday, January 6, 2013 in Gulfport. Mrs. Richards was born in Grand Cane, LA on July 10, 1922 to the late Ralph and Eunice Thom. She attended Louisiana Tech University, then went on to work and retire from civil service at Keesler Air Force Base. Martha was an active member of...

Jan 5, 2013

Jan 5, 2013

Phong Viet ""Pheezy"" Huynh, age 31 and a resident of Biloxi, passed away on Saturday, January 5, 2013 in Houston, Texas. ""Pheezy"" had a great passion for life and a smile that would brighten up a room. He had a love for others and always put their needs before his own. He is survived by his parents, Tam Huynh and...

Jan 5, 2013

Catherine Reed, of Pass Christian passed away January 5, 2013 in Huntsville, AL. Arrangements are pending at RIEMANN FAMILY F.H. Gulfport.

Jan 5, 2013

Henry Tilton Barrale, age 72, of Long Beach, passed away on January 5, 2013.He was preceded in death by his loving mother, Daisy ""Ethel"" Barrale and his father, Louis Barrale, Sr., a brother, Louis Barrale, Jr., and a sister Rosie Ann Crutchfield.Survivors include his daughter, Jessica Barrale, his beloved dog ""Buddy"" and other relatives.Visitation will be on Tuesday, January 8,...

Jan 5, 2013

Sandra ""Sonnie"" Kay Taylor Bennett, age 69, of Pearlington, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones on January 5, 2013, after a 3 month battle with Pancreatic Cancer. She is preceded in death by her father, Virgil Taylor, her mother, Betty Ross Kirkhart, and a brother, William Bill Taylor. Sonnie is survived by her husband of 47...

Jan 4, 2013

Gloria Ann Carter Carey, age 71, of Poplarville, died on Friday, January 4, 2013, in Hattiesburg. Mrs. Carey was born in Yazoo City, MS to Archie Lee and Cordie Sullivan Carter, and was their last living child. She was a plant lover, enjoyed watching football, and was a member of The Beginnings Church. She was preceded in death by her...

Jan 4, 2013

Kathryn Dianne Knowles, 58, of Gulfport, died on Friday, January 4, 2013. Mrs. Knowles was a retired nurse. She was of the Baptist faith. Her hobbies included flower gardening and crafts. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse Knowles; her parents, Bingham Dodson and Martha Davis; and her son, David Reyes. Survivors include her daughter, Amanda Reyes of...

Jan 4, 2013

Estelle Hawkins Maxwell, a resident of Daphne, Ala., and formerly of Long Beach, Miss., passed away Friday, January 4, 2013, in Daphne. Born in Yazoo City, Miss., Mrs. Maxwell grew up in Jackson, Miss. She began studying voice as a 10-year-old soprano prodigy. The Central High School graduate and second-generation Millsaps College student completed her music and vocal performance degree...

Jan 4, 2013

Jeanne Mahoney McCollister, born April 21, 1944, in Pittsfield, MA, passed away on Friday, January 4, 2013, in New Orleans. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, and devoted her life to Christ and her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Benny McCollister; her parents, Robert E. and Dorothy T. Mahoney; brother, Robert S. Mahoney; and...