OBITUARIES
Elizabeth Marie Belair
Sep 4, 2013
Elizabeth Marie Belair, infant daughter of Christopher and Tiffany Belair of Gulfport, died on Wednesday, September 4, 2013, in Gulfport. Funeral arrangements were handled by Riemann Family Funeral Home, 11280 Three Rivers Road in Gulfport. For more information, please call (228)539-9800.
Eric Joseph Richards
Sep 4, 2013
Eric Joseph Richards, age 36, of Long Beach, MS passed away September 4, 2013.He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Mamie Pique; paternal grandparents, Irma Rita Richards and Elmer Joseph Richards, Jr.; and uncle, Lynn Kelly Richards.He is survived by his mother, Debbie Pique of Long Beach; father, Elmer J. Richards, III (Mary Ann) of Kiln; maternal grandfather,...
Edith B. Crabtree
Sep 4, 2013
Edith B. Crabtree, born February 7, 1942 in Dublin, Ireland, passed away September 4, 2013 in Vancleave, MS. Edith was preceded in death by her precious baby boy Leonard Benway, Jr., of France; father, George Skinner of Ireland; mother Margaret Smith of Biloxi; and step-father, Lester Smith of York, PA. Edith is survived by her daughter, Susan Benway of Vancleave,...
George E. "Tippie" Triplett
Sep 4, 2013
George E. ""Tippie"" Triplett, age 82, of Saucier, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2013.Tippie was born in Maryland to John A. and Mary Virginia Sentz Triplett. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and was the owner of Triplett Tire Disposal. He had a strong work ethic and was a member of All By Grace Church.He was...
Rozann Ford
Sep 3, 2013
Rozann Josephine Iglehart Ford, age 73, of Saucier passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2013 in Gulfport. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilbert and Eleanor Iglehart; husband, Percy Christopherson; grandson, Ryan Christopherson; great grandson, Christopher Lane Ladner; and brother, Robert Iglehart. She is survived by her children, Blaine Christopherson of Saucier, Eugene Christopherson of Gulfport, Stacie Lindsay (Eugene)...
Charles Warfield
Sep 3, 2013
Charles W. Warfield, Sr., age 94, passed away on September 3, 2013 in Gulfport. He was preceded in death by his wife, Angelina Skremetta Warfield; his daughter, Gail Warfield; his son, Charles W. Warfield, Jr.; his brother, Ernest Warfield; and his sisters, Francis Wells and Myrtle Todd. He is survived by his grandchildren, Stacey Warfield House, Angela Warfield, Charlotte Warfield...
John Herman Weaver
Sep 3, 2013
John Herman Weaver, age 73, passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2013 in Saucier. He was born in Deer Park, AL, and was a lifelong resident of Saucier, MS. John was the Business Agent for the Bricklayers' Local Union #10, a life member of the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers. He served as president of the Gulf Coast Building...
Jewell Baldwin
Sep 3, 2013
Jewell ""Judy"" Wenzel Usry Baldwin, age 85, of Biloxi passed away September 3, 2013 in Biloxi.Judy retired after 29 years of service in Youth Activities from Keesler Air Force Base. She was commended by her Commander for her professionalism and presence in Youth Activities. Touching many people's lives during her tenure at Keesler Air Force Base, she was recognized as...
Bobbie B. Holland
Sep 2, 2013
Bobbie B. Holland, age 82, of Gulfport, passed away on September 2, 2013 in Gulfport.She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude Holland; and her parents, Ernest and Susie Bardwell.She is survived by her sons, Steven William Holland (Lucia) of Gulfport, Scott Allen Holland of Gulfport, and James Albert Holland (Michele) of Kenner, LA; her sisters, Sylvia B. Delaney...
Orris Harker
Sep 2, 2013
Orvis Harker, age 70, died September 2, 2013 in Biloxi. Mr. Harker is being sent from RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Beauvior Rd., Biloxi to Lakelawn Metairie, New Orleans. For more information please call Lakelawn Metairie at 504-486-6331
James "Jim" Mercer
Sep 2, 2013
James ""Jim"" Mercer, age 84, died Monday, September 2, 2013. Arrangements are pending with RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Gulfport.
Lorraine J. Riddle
Sep 2, 2013
Loraine J. Riddle, age 79 and a resident of D'Iberville, died on Monday, September 2, 2013, in Biloxi. Mrs. Riddle was a native of Selma, AL and had been a resident of the MS Gulf Coast since 1972. She was also a member of the CPO Wive's Club. She was preceded in death by her parents, Groce & Vera Johnson;...
Marjorie Dee Hopkins West
Sep 2, 2013
Marjorie Dee Hopkins West, age 91, of Hattiesburg and formerly of Gulfport, passed away on Monday, September 2, 2013, in Jackson.Mrs. West graduated from Gulfport High School in 1939, where she was Salutatorian. She served as a Skipperette of the Gulfport Yacht Club and was Miss Gulfport Yacht Club from 1942 - 1962. She attended Ole Miss and was a...
Ruby "Sweetie Pie" McLemore
Sep 1, 2013
Mrs. Ruby (Sweetie Pie) McLemore, age 79, resident of Long Beach, passed away on September 1, 2013, peacefully at home with the help of hospice and her loving daughters and grandson. Sweetie Pie was born in Mashulaville, MS. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lottie Foster Strickland and Wilbur Strickland; her brothers, George, Wilbur (Rachel); her sister's, Francis...
Jo Ross Rodgers
Aug 31, 2013
Jo Ross Rodgers, age 77, of Gulfport passed away August 31, 2013 in Gulfport. She was born in Eupora, Webster County, MS on August 16, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie R. Rodgers; and her parents, Porter Ross and Wincy Sutton Ross.Survivors include her children, Linda Dunn of Hattiesburg, Charles Rodgers of Gulfport, Kim (Pam) Rodgers...
Guy Guidry
Aug 31, 2013
Guy Guidry, age 59 of Bush, LA, passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2013. A visitation will be held at Riemann Family Funeral Home, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport, on Saturday, September 7, 2013, from 2:00 until 4:00 PM. Visitation SEP 7. 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM Riemann Family Funeral Home- 3RR 11280 Three Rivers Rd. Gulfport, MS, US, 39503
Rosalie McGuffee
Aug 30, 2013
Rosalie Blackwell McGuffee, age 97, of Gulfport passed away August 30, 2013 in Ocean Springs.She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl McGuffee; her parents, Thomas and Cora Blackwell; her sisters, Cora Dettman, Carolyn Addkison; and one brother, Elmo ""Buddy"" Blackwell.She is survived by two nephews, Durwood (Carolyn) and David (Cathy) McGuffee; and five nieces, Linda Osley, Elaine (Joel)...
Harold "Sonny" Schonewitz
Aug 30, 2013
Harold Lee ""Sonny"" Schonewitz, age 63, passed away August 30, 2013.Sonny was preceded in death by his parents, August Schonewitz and Kate Shoemaker Schonewitz; his brothers, Henry and Bill Schonewitz; and his sister, Flora Schonewitz.Survivors include his children, Tina Dillon, Terry Schonewitz, Michael Schonewitz, Jonathan Schonewitz, and Samantha Schonewitz; his brothers, Teddy and Ronnie Schonewitz; his sisters, Bernice Geiger and...
Allan Konyn
Aug 30, 2013
Allan Konyn, age 82 of Biloxi passed away Friday, August 3, 3013 in Biloxi. The graveside service will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Monday, September 9, 2013 at Biloxi National Cemetery. Service SEP 9. 02:30 PM Biloxi National Cemetery 400 Veterans Avenue Biloxi, MS, US, 39531 Interment Biloxi National Cemetery 400 Veterans Avenue Biloxi, MS, 39531
Col. Richard D. Harwood
Aug 29, 2013
The Greatest Generation: Career Military Hero Passes -Father, Grandfather, Great-grandfather Colonel Richard D. Harwood, U.S. Army, Ret., passed away at 12:24 pm. on August 29, 2013, after a long battle with cancer. The youngest of nine children, Dick, was born in Crawfordsville, IN, on December 9, 1921. In 1940 his US Army enlistment brought him to Gulfport where he met...
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