OBITUARIES
Peggy Jo Simmons
Mar 5, 2012
Peggy Jo Simmons, age 66, passed away March 5, 2012 in Gulfport. She was preceded in death by her parents, Chester and Virdee Yocom; and one brother, Jimmy Johnson.She is survived by her children, Stephanie Stringer (Richard) of Wiggins, David Webb (Michelle) of Missouri, Michael Webb, and Brandi Yeager; one sister, Barbara Jones of Gulfport; one brother, Ralph Yocom (Patsy);...
Wanda Rose Rogers
Mar 4, 2012
Mrs. Wanda Wilson Rogers passed away on March 4, 2012, at her home in Gulfport. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cecil W. and Margaret Alford Wilson, and two brothers, Tom and Cecil, all of Hattiesburg. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Ralph Jackson Rogers; her daughter, Amanda Breckenridge and her husband Darryl of Biloxi;...
Jake R. Coker
Mar 4, 2012
Jake R. Coker, age 79, of Biloxi, MS, died Sunday, March 4, 2012. Originally from Habersham, GA, he retired in Biloxi on June 14, 1974, at Keesler AFB after a twenty-three year career as a dedicated and decorated Master Sergeant (MSgt) in the United States Air Force. He worked in medical supply with tours of duty in Japan, Greenland, California,...
Curtis Dale Stephens
Mar 4, 2012
Curtis Dale Stephens entered into rest March 4, 2012. Dale was born in Criner, Oklahoma on November 28, 1936, to Curtis RB and Helen Keeler Stephens. Dale was preceded in death by an infant daughter, his parents, and his devoted wife of 47 years, Norma Stephens. Dale is survived by his son, Curtis 'Skip"" Stephens, and daughters, Tamie 'Dian' (Byron)...
Linda Carol Laferriere
Mar 4, 2012
Linda Carol Beauieu Laferriere, age 57, passed away March 4, 2012 in Gulfport. She was preceded in death by her Nana, Teresa Fisher; her parents, May and Robert Beaulieu; her granddaughter, Alicia Hernandez Laferriere. She is survived by husband Jimmie Copper, children Adrienne, Jesse, Ashley, Cody Laferriere and her grandchildren Christie, Dustin, Steven, Megan, Devon, Avyell, Kyree, Jaydon and her...
William A. "Bill" Seal
Mar 4, 2012
William A. ""Bill"" Seal, Jr., age 65, of Long Beach, went to be with God on Sunday, March 4, 2012. Mr. Seal was a lifelong resident of Long Beach and was the owner/operator of Quality Auto Sales of Gulfport, formerly known as Airport Motors. He was a member of MIADA and served as president and currently a board member. He...
Laura Mavis Justice
Mar 4, 2012
Dr. Laura Mavis Justice, age 66, of Gulfport, passed away on Sunday, March 4, 2012, in Gulfport.She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry Griffin Justice and Laura Mavis Bostic Justice; and her sister, Retta Justice Porter.She is survived by her children, Vanessa W. Johnson (Roy) of Ocean Springs, and Jeffrey Lloyd ""Skip"" Sauls, II (Beth) of Longmont, CO;...
Ann Whitehead Bell
Mar 4, 2012
Ann Whitehead Bell, 74, died March 4, 2012, in Gulfport. She was born October 5, 1937, in Mobile, AL, and moved to Handsboro in 1942. She graduated from Gulfport High School in 1956, and was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church. Ann joined the Daily Herald in 1957 as a key punch operator, and in 1958 became a...
John "J.D." Hover
Mar 4, 2012
John ""J.D."" Hover, age 75 and a resident of Long Beach, died on Sunday, March 4, 2012, 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.
Ronald Hallal
Mar 4, 2012
Ronald Hallal, age 50 and a resident of Long Beach, died on Sunday, March 4, 2012, in Long Beach. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Riemann Family Funeral Home, 19130 Commission Road in Long Beach. For more information, please call (228)539-9800.
Susan Hinkle
Mar 3, 2012
Susan Hinkle, age 56 and a resident of Long Beach, died on Saturday, March 3, 2012, in Gulfport. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Riemann Family Funeral Home, 19130 Commission Road in Long Beach. For more information, please call (228)539-9800.
Harold C. Corwin
Mar 3, 2012
Harold C. Corwin, age 66, passed away on Saturday, March 3, 2012, in Gulfport. Harold was born on March 8, 1945, in Auburn, New York. He served in the Army National Guard for a number of years. Harold was a longtime resident of Gulfport and a member of Gulf Haven Mennonite Church. Harold was an auto mechanic on the Coast...
Velma Alice Rouse
Mar 3, 2012
Velma Alice Bond Rouse, age 97, resident of Saucier, passed away on Saturday March 3, 2012, In Saucier. She was born in McHenry, MS, graduated from high school and attended Perkinston Junior College. She was a member of Perkinston Chapter #376 OES for over 65 years and Perkinston Past Matrons Club. She was a dedicated member of Saucier United Methodist...
James Milbrandt
Mar 3, 2012
James George Milbrandt, age 78 and a resident of Springfield, IL, died on Saturday, March 3, 2012, in Gulfport. Mr. Milbrandt was sent from Riemann Family Funeral Home, 11280 Three Rivers Road in Gulfport, to Bisch Funeral Home (West) in Springfield for services and burial. For more information, please call Bisch Funeral Home at 217-544-5424.
Alex L. "A.L." Carroll
Mar 1, 2012
Alex L. 'A.L.' Carroll, Jr, of Gulfport, died on 3/1/12. Visitation : 1PM; Service: 2PM on 3/4/12 at RIEMANN FAMILY FH, 11280 3 Rivers Rd, Gulfport. Burial at Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation MAR 4. 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM Riemann Family Funeral Home- 3RR 11280 Three Rivers Rd. Gulfport, MS, US, 39503 Service MAR 4. 02:00 PM Riemann Family Funeral Home-...
Paula Roberts
Mar 1, 2012
Paula B. Roberts, 58, of Diamondhead, died on March 1, 2012. Private services will be held. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Kiln Delisle Rd., helped with arrangements.
Gloria Mae Triplett
Mar 1, 2012
Gloria M. Triplett, age 75, of Saucier, passed away on March 1, 2012. She was preceded in death by parents, Ollie and Martha Ladner, a daughter, Elizabeth Ann Triplett, and a brother, A.C. Ladner. Survivors include her children, Debbie Triplett, and David (Joy) Triplett, a grandson, Lance Triplett, her siblings, Eddie Ladner, Margaret Ladner, Cubby Ladner, Helen Benz, and Gerald...
Bruce Fayard
Mar 1, 2012
Bruce Fayard, age, 62, of Bay St. Louis passed away March 1, 2012. Mr. Fayard was preceded in death by his parents, Norvin and Anna Bell Fayard; and his brothers, Walter and Glen Fayard. He is survived by his wife, Etta Holden Fayard; his sisters, Barbara A. Foreman and Deborah S. Colier; and his brothers, Norvin ""TJ"" Fayard, Jr., and...
Charlotte Ann Reeves
Feb 29, 2012
Charlotte Ann Reeves, age 64, of Saucier, passed away on Wednesday, February 29, 2012, in Hattiesburg. Mrs. Reeves was born in Gulfport to Thomas and Erma Lee Malley Saucier on September 16, 1947. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She will be remembered for her unselfish spirit and loving touch. She was preceded in death by her...
Johnny M. Franklin
Feb 29, 2012
Johnny M. Franklin, Jr, age 76, of Long Beach, passed away peacefully at home on February 29, 2012, in Long Beach. He was preceded in death by his father, John Mark Franklin, Sr; his mother, Clara Mae Blair Carter; two brothers, Charles B. Franklin and Dalton Franklin; two sisters, Elinor Franklin Sentell and Esther Paulette Franklin Brooks; and his stepfather,...
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