OBITUARIES
Jacquelyn Bell Nickels
Mar 19, 2013
Jacquelyn ""Jackie"" Nickels, age 77 and a resident of Gulfport, died on Tuesday, March 19, 2013, in Gulfport. She was preceded in death by her late husband, Gene Edward Nickels; her parents, John W. Bell and Sarah Hendrix; her stepfather, Ted Hendrix and her grandson, Derek Ray Johnson. Jackie is survived by her brother, David (Clarissa) Hendrix, Jr. of Newberry,...
Thomas Wilbert "Bert" Schnadelbach
Mar 19, 2013
Thomas Wilbert (Bert) Schnadelbach On March 19, 2013, Thomas Wilbert ""Bert"" Schnadelbach shed his earthly bonds and passed into the afterlife to join his wife Joan. He was a resident of Diamondhead for 16 years, during which time he served on the board of the Property Owners Association, was an officer and vice president on the Board of the Diamondhead...
Oma Louise Saucier
Mar 17, 2013
Oma Louise Price Saucier, age 79, of Saucier, passed away on March 17, 2013, in Gulfport. She was the oldest of five daughters born to Ira D. and Elizabeth Sawyer Price. At the age of 19, she married her true love, Norman Benis Saucier, and moved to Saucier, MS. She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters, and her...
Lydia Irene Rigley
Mar 17, 2013
Lydia Irene Rigley, age 78, of Biloxi, passed from this life on March 17, 2013 and arrived home to the welcoming arms of her heavenly Father. She was born January 8, 1935 in Olive Hill, Kentucky to Earl and Hattie Dillow who preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death were her sister, Gladys Eldridge, and her brothers Roger,...
Alfred Geroux
Mar 17, 2013
Alfred Willard ""Al' Geroux passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2013 at the age of 83, after a brief illness. Al Geroux was born December 24, 1929 in Old Town, Maine. He is preceded in death by his parents Noah and Flora Geroux, sisters Florence Furlotte, Josephine Miller, and June Lajoie, and brothers Ernest Geroux of Maine, Evan Geroux of...
Charles W. Warfield
Mar 17, 2013
Charles W. Warfield, Jr., 65, of Gulfport, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2013.Mr. Warfield was a life-long resident of Gulfport and he was passionate about his family, cars and shrimping. He and his father owned and operated Warfield's Used Cars, the oldest used car dealership in Gulfport. He was a member of Gulfport Church of God.Even through every obstacle he...
Frank E. Gasper
Mar 17, 2013
Frank E. Gasper, age 87 of Diamondhead, MS, passed away on March 17, 2013.Mr. Gasper is preceded in death by his parents, Frances and Katherine Gasperovich; and his sisters, Mary Bury and Katherine Baummiller.His is survived by his wife, Gloria Thompson Gasper; his children, Randall Gasper, Jeff Gasper, Robert DeJute, Joseph DeJute, and Catherine Elliot; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.Mr....
James E. O'Connell
Mar 16, 2013
BUC James Edward O'Connell, U.S. Navy, Retired, of Long Beach, MS passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2013, at the age of 79. He retired from the U.S. Navy Construction Battalion after serving for 27 years, which included service in Korea and Vietnam. Then he worked for another 26 years in civil service. He is survived by his wife of...
Alisha Willard
Mar 16, 2013
Alisha Willard, age 28 and a resident of Pass Christian, died on Saturday, March 16, 2013, in Jackson. Funeral arrangements are pending.
Wilma Eleanor McGhee
Mar 15, 2013
Wilma Eleanor McGhee, 91, died peacefully on Friday, March 15, 2013, at her home in Gulfport. A longtime resident of Gulfport, she moved to the Coast as a young adult. Wilma was born in Bluefield, West Virginia, and was the older sister of Robert E. (Bob) McGhee. After graduating from Bluefield College, she served as a WAVE (Women Accepted for...
Yvonne Branton Strangi Henry
Mar 15, 2013
Yvonne Branton Strangi Henry, age 85, of Gulfport, passed away on March 15, 2013 in Gulfport. She was preceded in death by her parents, Zollie Branton and Effie Ginn Keenum; a son, Bruce L. ""Buzzy"" Edwards; and a granddaughter, Carley L. Buehler. She is survived by two children, Thomas Strangi (Joie) of Biloxi and Karen Buehler (Chrissy) of Ocean Springs;...
Karen Kaye Klein Jones
Mar 15, 2013
Karen Kaye Klein Jones, age 69 was born in Blackwell, OK, to her parents, Arthur John & Edna LaVerna Klein. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Edward & Bessie Stout, Jacob Allen and Margaret Klein and her brother, George Max Klein. Mrs. Jones is survived by her sister, Ruth Ann Buesing of Kansas City, MO; her daughter, Charlaine...
MSgt. Harry "Smitty" D. Smith USAF
Mar 14, 2013
MSgt. Harry D. ""Smitty"" Smith, U. S. Air Force, retired, age 79 and a resident of Biloxi passed away Thursday, March 14, 2013. Mr. Smith retired after 20 years service from the U. S. Air Force as a Master Sergeant. He then worked for 20 years in Nonappropriated Funds (NAF), and at Naval Station Pascagoula for 10 years, totaling over...
Ellis John Taylor
Mar 14, 2013
Ellis John Taylor, age 62 and a resident of Biloxi passed away Thursday, 3/14/13 in Biloxi. A Graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 21, 2013 at Gulf Pines Memorial Gardens. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERL HOME, 274 Beauvoir Road, Biloxi is assisting the family. Interment Gulf Pines Memorial Gardens 28th St Long Beach, MS,
James Foster
Mar 14, 2013
James Thomas Foster, age 69, of Pass Christian, went to his Lord on March 14, 2013 after a one year battle with cancer.James was preceded in death by his parents, Woodrow and Laura Foster; brothers, Woodrow, Jr and Robert Foster; and a sister Rose Foster Cates.He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Patti Foster; his daughter, Felicia (Patrick)...
Lois Annette Reed
Mar 13, 2013
Lois Annette Reed, 54, of Gulfport, died March 13, 2013. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Three Rivers Road, Gulfport, is assisting the family with private services.
Alex Nick Skrmetta
Mar 13, 2013
Alex Nick Skrmetta, age 69 and a resident of Gulfport, died on Wednesday, March 13, 2013, in Gulfport.Mr. Skrmetta was a native and lifelong resident of Gulfport and a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Gulfport. He served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Lexington. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alex August and...
David Towne Wright
Mar 12, 2013
Mr. David Towne Wright, 71, of Biloxi, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2013, in Biloxi. Mr. Wright was born in Columbus, Indiana to Vernon R. and Margaret Towne Wright Thompson. After high school graduation, he served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War and retired after 21 years. Following active duty, he worked for the civil...
Carl J. Smith
Mar 12, 2013
Carl J. Smith, age 63, of White Cypress community, passed away on March 12, 2013, at his residence surrounded by his family.He was preceded in death by his parents, L.B. and Loni Mae Smith, his brother, Clark Smith, and a brother-in-law, Dwight Braxton.Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Evelyn Smith, his children, Drew (Ann) Smith, Cassie (Shane) Rutledge, and...
Victoria Lynn Muñoz
Mar 12, 2013
Victoria ""Vicky Lynn"" (Dever) Muñoz went home to be with her Lord while at home with friends and family, following a long and difficult struggle with many ailments. The principle challenge was severe emphysema. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Genevieve Nicole Muñoz, and her parents, Dorothy Maxine and Harold Hunt Dever. Surviving Vicky Lynn to celebrate her...
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