OBITUARIES

Syble Louise Daniels Miller

Syble Louise Daniels Miller

May 21, 2013

Syble Louise Daniels Miller, age 92, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2013, in Gulfport. Mrs. Miller was preceded in death by her parents Thomas and Lavada Daniels, her stepmother, Sally Daniels; her husband, Rev. Wilson T. Miller; her brother, Henry Daniels; her sister, Mary Sue Blaylock; and her grandson, Matthew Lindsey Miller.She is survived by two sons, Ted Miller...

Aloys Marcus "Mark" Wachoski

Aloys Marcus "Mark" Wachoski

May 21, 2013

Aloys Marcus ""Mark"" Wachoski, age 64, of Gulfport passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2013 in Biloxi. He was preceded in death by his foster parents, Freddie and Edith Ristig; father, John Andrew Wachoski; mother, Annie Jane Henson; sister, Shirley Harbison; and brother, Donald Ray Thompson. Survivors include his siblings, James Thompson, Elizabeth Harr, John Wachoski, Tommy Howell, Mary Ann Reynolds,...

Flora Elizabeth Powell Ladner

Flora Elizabeth Powell Ladner

May 20, 2013

Flora Elizabeth Powell Ladner, age 92, passed away May 20, 2013 in Pass Christian. She was born December 30, 1920 in Baxterville, MS.Mrs. Ladner was preceded in death by her husband, Neville Ladner; her daughter, Ellen Yolanda Ladner; her father, Willie Powell; her mother, Annie Powell; her sisters, Hettie Ward, Maude Lambert, and Elva Ford; her brothers, Bob Powell, Jim...

George Thomas Tate PhD

George Thomas Tate PhD

May 20, 2013

George Thomas Tate, PhD., age 81 and a resident of Pass Christian, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2013, in Pass Christian. Dr. Tate was born in Hollywood, Alabama. He received his Doctorate in Clinical Psychology in 1957. He was Chief Psychologist at the VA in Alexandria, LA until his retirement in 1990. After which, he and his daughter went...

Alvin Boyd

Alvin Boyd

May 20, 2013

Alvin Boyd, age 96, passed away on May 20, 2013, in Gulfport, MS. Alvin was born on February 5, 1917, in Sumrall, MS, and lived in Gulfport for over 50 years. Alvin served in the United States Army during WWII and was stationed at Pearl Harbor and Guadalcanal. He also served in New Guinea and the Northern Solomon Islands. He...

Vanda Magee Hunt Miller Pigott

Vanda Magee Hunt Miller Pigott

May 20, 2013

Vanda Magee Hunt Miller Pigott, age 92, of Gulfport, went to be with her Lord on May 20, 2013 in Gulfport.She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and two sisters.She is survived by her children, Carol (Harold) Beinhauer of Gulfport, Lee A. (Carolyn) Hunt of Carthage, TX, Teresa Jensen of Houston, TX, and M.J. (Supreeya) Miller, Jr.,...

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