OBITUARIES
Edgar Roy Dodd
Mar 27, 2013
Edgar Roy ""Tottie"" Dodd, Jr., age 46, of Gulfport, passed away on March 27, 2013, in Gulfport. He was a member of Ironworkers Local #58 and enjoyed fishing, painting, playing his guitar, and golfing. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Hubert Martin Dodd and Annie Lou Bond Dodd, and Bernie Kellar and Winnie Mabe. Survivors include his parents,...
Clara Harrington Dobbyn
Mar 26, 2013
Clara Harrington Dobbyn, 73, of Gulfport, MS went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, March 26, 2013 in peace at home after a courageous battle with cancer. Clara was preceded in death by her parents, Michael and Bernice B. Harrington; and her brother, James Harrington. She is survived by her children, William ""Bill"" Dobbyn of Gulfport, Russell...
Howard Boyd
Mar 25, 2013
Howard Boyd, age 89, of Gulfport, passed away on March 25, 2013, in Gulfport. He was a native of Oloh, MS and lived on the coast most of his life. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII in the South Pacific as an Aircraft Maintenance Mechanic and he retired from Keesler Air Force Base as an Aircraft Mechanic. Mr....
Eddie Lee Golden
Mar 25, 2013
Dr. Eddie Lee Golden, age 58, of Gulfport, passed away on March 25, 2013 in Gulfport.He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Hazel Golden.He is survived by his former wife, Kathy Golden, of Memphis, TN; his children, Jonathan Golden of Roswell, GA, Heather (Jason) Smith of Marion, AR, Jeremy and Matthew Golden, both of Memphis, TN; his...
Hardy Jack Bing
Mar 24, 2013
Hardy Jack Bing, age 81 and a resident of Biloxi, died on Sunday, March 24, 2013, in Biloxi. Mr. Bing was born in Fort Payne, AL and was the son of Virginia Harbour Bing and Hardy ""Pete"" Bing, both of Biloxi. He is survived by his relatives, Rose and James Terry of Blairsville, GA, Alan and Linda Cagle, Sue and...
Thomas Jackson Leynes
Mar 23, 2013
Thomas Jackson Leynes, age 56, passed away March 23, 2013 in Gulfport. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport, assisted the family with arrangements.
Jennie L. Armato
Mar 23, 2013
Jennie L. Armato, age 86 a resident of Pass Christian and native of Hammond LA, died on Saturday, March 23, 2013, in Gulfport. She was preceded in death by her husband, Salvadore (Sam) Joseph Armato; her parents, Charles Latino and Josephine Latino; her sisters, Lucille Latino, Theresa Ruspoli, and Eva Rose (Reesie) Ruspoli; her brothers, Joseph Latino, Salvadore Latino, Johnny...
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...
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