OBITUARIES

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...

Jan 4, 2013

Sara Tumlin Kriss, 79 formerly of Biloxi, went home to be with Jesus, her Lord and Savior, on January 4, 2013. Mrs. Kriss was born in Albany, GA on May 22, 1933, and has lived on the coast since 1952. She worked for AT&T, and then worked for the US Postal Service for 20 years. She was preceded in death...

Jan 3, 2013

Ervin Yates, age 68 and a resident of Biloxi, died on Thursday, January 3, 2013, in Gulfport. Mr. Yates was sent from Riemann Family Funeral Home, 274 Beauvoir Road in Biloxi, to Frederick-Dean Funeral Home in Opeleika, AL for services and burial. For more information, please call Frederick-Dean Funeral Home at (334)745-4667.

Jan 3, 2013

Chief Michael John Jones, U.S. Navy, Retired, age 71, of Long Beach, passed away on Thursday, January 3, 2013, in Long Beach, MS. Chief Jones was born in Sidney, MT. He served in the United States Navy for 22 years before his retirement. His service included four tours in Vietnam, multiple aircraft carrier deployments, recruitment duties in MN, and several...

Jan 2, 2013

Clyde Allen Hartley, age 83, passed away January 2, 2013 in Gulfport. He was born July 13, 1929 to the late Clyde M. and Zella Arnold Hartley in Tchula, MS. In 1946, Mr. Hartley graduated from Carr Central High School in Vicksburg, MS. After high school, he enlisted in the Unites States Marine Corp on August 20, 1946 and was...

Jan 2, 2013

Jan 2, 2013

Mrs. Verna Mae Necaise Ladner, age 85, lifelong resident of Pass Christian, passed away on Wednesday, January 2, 2013. Mrs. Ladner was born to Loumbias ""Frank"" and Elvenia Cuevas Necaise. She was a member of Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church and was a former recipient of the Lumen Christi award for St. Williams' parish. She retired from Pass Christian Industries...

Dec 31, 2012

Opal Heflin Welch, age 92, of Gulfport, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, December 31, 2012, in Gulfport. Mrs. Welch was preceded in death by her husband, Ray L. Welch, a daughter, Gail Welch Dickens, her parents and several siblings. Survivors include her children, Brenda Welch VanCourt, Donald Ray Welch, a son-in-law, Elmer C....