OBITUARIES
Stella Daigrepont
May 3, 2013
Stella Daigrepont, age 85, passed away May 3, 2013. Mrs. Daigrepont was sent from RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Gulfport, to Escude Funeral Home, Mansura, LA, for services.
Jerlon Donivan Ladner
May 3, 2013
Jerlon Donivan Ladner, Sr., age 75 and a resident of Pass Christian passed on Friday, May 3, 2013. He was preceded in death by his mother, Dolenia Martin Ladner and his father, Crayton Ladner; and his mother-in-law, Ernestine Dubuisson Bradley. Mr. Ladner is survived by his wife, Sheila Bradley Ladner; his children, Marsha (Larry) Parker, Jerlon Donnie (Jamie) Ladner, Roderick...
Frances Payne Davis
May 3, 2013
Frances Payne Davis, 88, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 3, 2013 in Gulfport, Mississippi. Frances was born June 2, 1924 in Munson, Florida to Frank Arlington Payne, Sr. and Alma Holloway Payne. Frances always had funny stories and favorite sayings that she would freely share with everyone. They were endless in number and mostly about her beloved Payne Family....
Joyce Oglesbee Pride
May 2, 2013
Joyce Oglesbee Pride, 85 of Gulfport, MS, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2013. Joyce was born August 9, 1927 in Columbia, MS. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of forty years Meredith E. Pride, parents Paul B & Hettie Jewel Oglesbee of Gulfport, Sisters Polly Robertson of Columbia and Olivia Slade of Gulfport and Brother Rev....
James McNeil Walker
May 2, 2013
TSgt James M. ""Jim"" Walker, USAF, Ret., age 79, of Gulfport, passed away on May 2, 2013, in Wiggins.He was preceded in death by his parents, McNeil and Zola Walker, a brother, Bill Walker, and a granddaughter, Jamie Papania.Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Patricia ""Pat"" Walker, a son, Mike Walker, 2 daughters, Jan Papania and Kay (James) Brock,...
Frances Files Riemann
May 2, 2013
Frances Files Riemann, age 89, went to be with the Lord on May 2, 2013 in Gulfport. A native of Ackerman, MS, she was a graduate of Ackerman High School. After graduation, she moved to the Mississippi Gulf Coast where she has spent the remainder of her life. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert M. ""Bob"" Riemann;...
Donnie Hoda
May 2, 2013
Donnie Hoda, Jr., age 64, of Gulfport passed away May 2, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Placide and May Hoda. He is survived by his wife, Deanna Hoda; children, Donna Bond, Ronnie Hoda, Laurie Michua, Karen Wilson, Michele Hebert, Christy Boteo, Donnie Hoda Jr. II, Byron Hoda, and Pamela Mendoza; brother, Donald Ray Hoda; sisters, Flora...
Carla Beasley Drummond
May 1, 2013
Carla Beasley Drummond, age 45 of Gulfport, passed away on May 1, 2013. She was born on November 9, 1967 in Meridian.She was preceded in death by her father, Charles O. Beasley; grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Calvin O. Beasley and Mr. and Mrs. Paul K. Wright.She is survived by her mother, Paula W. Beasley; her sisters, Reja B. Klug (Russ)...
Mark Joseph Woodworth
May 1, 2013
Mark Joseph Woodworth, age 57, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2013 in Long Beach. Mark was a veteran of the U.S. Army and there will be a Private Burial held at Biloxi National Cemetery.Mark is survived by his loving family; his wife, Karen Woodworth; daughter, Alexis Woodworth; step-children, Andralyn Leslie, Jacque Gunnoe and Kacie Brown; and grandchildren, Chloe, Abbie, Kyle...
Patrick Clay Bishop
May 1, 2013
Patrick Clay Bishop, Jr., age 40 of Dallas, TX and formerly of Long Beach, passed away May 1, 2013, in Dallas.He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Floyd E. Bishop, Sr. and Katherine Bishop; and his maternal grandfather, Marcus E. Barrett, Jr.Clay is survived by his parents, Patrick and Sandra Bishop of Long Beach, MS; his children, Parker...
Rose Mary Teel
May 1, 2013
Rose M. Teel, age 80 of Ocean Springs, is at peace and went to be with her Lord and Savior May 1, 2013. A military wife and mother who raised 5 children was loved by all. She was a member of Full Gospel Tabernacle in D'Iberville. Mrs. Teel was preceded in death by her son, Robert L. Teel, Jr. and...
Leslie B. Clark
May 1, 2013
Leslie B. Clark, age 86 and a resident of Long Beach, died on Wednesday, May 1, 2013, in Diamondhead. A Memorial Service will be held at 5:00 p.m., Saturday, May 4, 2013 at Riemann Family Funeral Home, 11280 Three Rivers Road in Gulfport. For more information, please call (228)539-9800. Service MAY 4. 05:00 PM Riemann Family Funeral Home- 3RR 11280...
Dennis Ray Hodges
Apr 30, 2013
Dennis Ray Hodges, 82, a resident of Long Beach and formerly of Kosciusko, died on Tuesday, April 30, 2013. He was born on January 27, 1931 in Attala County, and served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Hodges of Long Beach; daughter, Marsha Hodges Ladner of Perkinston;...
Clifford Paul "Skip" Hopwood
Apr 30, 2013
Clifford Paul ""Skip"" Hopwood, age 62, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 in Gulfport, Mississippi. Skip was born on September 14, 1950 in Beverly, Massachusetts to the late Walter Hopwood Jr. and the late Audrey M. Eckman Hopwood, both of Rhode Island. Skip was a resident of Long Beach, Mississippi, and employed with Gulf Coast Canteen. He was a...
Carl L. Pierce
Apr 30, 2013
Carl L. Pierce, 81, of Gulfport, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2013, at Memorial Hospital at Gulfport.Born September 3, 1931, to Albert James Pierce, Sr., and Stella K. Schmidt, Mr. Pierce graduated from Gulfport High School and was a resident of the Handsboro community, where he was a lifelong member of Handsboro United Methodist Church. After graduation, Carl went...
Norris Donald Plummer
Apr 30, 2013
Norris Donald Plummer, age 79, of Woolmarket, passed away on April 30, 2013. Mr. Plummer was born to Clinton and Nancy Plummer. He graduated from Woolmarket High School and served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was in the construction business most of his life and owned Plummer Construction. He was an avid basketball player, even...
Dorothy G. Bigham
Apr 29, 2013
Dorothy G. Bigham, age 90, passed away on April 29, 2013. Dorothy was born in Stringer, MS on February 28, 1923. She has called the Gulf Coast her home since 1959. She graduated from Stringer High School and went to the University of Southern Mississippi, where she received her Bachelor of Education degree. She began her teaching career in 1942...
Doris Hickman Williams
Apr 29, 2013
Doris Hickman Williams, age 91, died peacefully at home on Monday, April 29, 2013, surrounded by her loving family. Doris was born on Friday, January, 13,1922, at her family home in Gulfport, Mississippi, the second of four children born to Judson and Meta Peverie Hickman. She was a lifelong resident of Gulfport, and graduated from Gulfport High School in the...
Suzanne Bruce
Apr 28, 2013
Suzanne Eakin Bruce of Diamondhead, Mississippi passed away in her home, Sunday, April 28, 2013, at the age of 64. She is predeceased by her mother, Jean Eakin, of Diamondhead, MS. Suzanne is lovingly remembered and survived by her father, Charles Eakin of Diamondhead, her brother, Bill (Jenneane) Eakin of Duncanville, TX, her daughters, Andrea (David) Moreau of Pass Christian,...
James Russell Johnson
Apr 28, 2013
James Russell Johnson, 76, of Mobile, AL formerly of Gulfport, MS passed away peacefully on Sunday April 28, 2013. Mr. Johnson was born March 18, 1937 in Bardwell, KY to the late Russell E. Johnson and Audry Josephine Johnson. In addition to his parents, Mr. Johnson was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Peggy Ann Johnson; and...
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