OBITUARIES

Barbara  Ann Clifton

Barbara Ann Clifton

Jan 19, 2013

Barbara Ann Clifton passed away at her home in Biloxi on Saturday, January 19, 2013 at the age of 66. Barbara is predeceased by her father, Charles Joseph Foster, her Mother, Una Suter Foster (Nan), and her Grandson, Stephen Eugene Scott. Barbara is survived by her loving husband of nearly 15 years, Sandy Clifton. They were married in the Biloxi...

Ada Bates

Ada Bates

Jan 19, 2013

Ada Bates, age 107, of Gulfport, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013. Arrangements handled by the RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Gulfport. 228-539-9800

Ruth  Gloria Young

Ruth Gloria Young

Jan 18, 2013

Ruth Gloria Brown Young of Long Beach died Friday, Jan. 18, 2013, in Gulfport. She was 87.Mrs. Young was born in Brooklyn, NY and was a long-time Gulf Coast resident. She moved to Biloxi with her husband in 1954, where they began a family, and then moved to Long Beach in 1962, where they raised their three children. Mrs. Young...

Evelyn Lassabe

Evelyn Lassabe

Jan 18, 2013

Evelyn Lassabe, age 90, of Long Beach, passed away January 18, 2013. Services will be held on January 21, 2013 at Riemann Funeral Home Long Beach 1:30pm. Visitation will be 1hr prior to service. Burial will follow at Conn Cemetery. Visitation JAN 21. 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM Riemann Family Funeral Home- Long Beach 19130 Commission Road Long Beach, MS,...

Evelyn  Hudson Dees

Evelyn Hudson Dees

Jan 17, 2013

Evelyn Hudson Dees, age 81, of Biloxi, passed away on Thursday, January 17, 2013, surrounded by her family. Mrs. Dees was born in the White Plains community to Delmas George and Clyde Ethel Scarborough Hudson. She was a lifelong resident of the Coast and was a member of White Plains United Methodist Church. Her hobbies included fishing and playing slot...

Jerry  William Ryals

Jerry William Ryals

Jan 17, 2013

Mr. Jerry W. Ryals, age 52, of Long Beach, died on Thursday, January 17, 2013. Mr. Ryals was a lifelong resident of the Coast. He was a jack of many trades, but was a master at carpentry. Those who knew him will never pick up a poolstick without thinking of how he beat them. He was preceded in death by...

Robert Houghton

Robert Houghton

Jan 16, 2013

Robert Houghton, age 77 and a resident of Biloxi, died on Wednesday, January 16, 2013, in Biloxi. Mr. Houghton was sent from Riemann Family Funeral Home, 274 Beauvoir Road in Biloxi, to Reser Funeral Home in Warsaw, Missouri for services and burial. For more information, please call Reser Funeral Home at (660)438-5151.

Evan Michael "Bubba" Forsythe

Evan Michael "Bubba" Forsythe

Jan 16, 2013

Evan Michael ""Bubba"" Forsythe, age 21, of Kiln, passed away on Wednesday, January 16, 2013 in Kiln, MS.He was preceded in death by his father, Gary Forsythe.He is survived by his mother, Jackie Caccimelio of Kiln, MS; his sister, Blake Forsythe of Kiln, MS; his nephew, Jalen and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and close friends.The visitation will be Wednesday, January,...

Claude Victor "Doc" Perrier

Claude Victor "Doc" Perrier

Jan 16, 2013

Claude Victor ""Doc"" Perrier, Jr. died on Wednesday, January 16, 2013 of lung cancer at his home in Pass Christian, Mississippi. He was 84 years old. Mr. Perrier was born in New Orleans and attended Jesuit High School and Loyola University. He lived in New Orleans until he retired and moved to Pass Christian. Mr. Perrier was preceded in death...

Thomas  Edwin Barrett

Thomas Edwin Barrett

Jan 16, 2013

Lt Col Thomas E. Barrett, USAF, Ret., age, 84, of Long Beach, passed away on January 16, 2013, in Gulfport. He was preceded in death by his wife Mary Kay Barrett, a son, Jeffery Morse, and his parents, Arnold Frank and Julia Phillips. Survivors include his son, Thomas E. Barrett, Jr., and his wife Dana, a sister, Betty Markley, a...

Margaret  M. Maxey

Margaret M. Maxey

Jan 15, 2013

Margaret Maxey, age 81, of Long Beach, passed away on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 in Gulfport.Mrs. Maxey was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, Long Beach where she played the organ and piano. She worked in the financial industry for most of her life and enjoyed her time as a loan officer. She was an avid Denver...

Gerald  Wayne Smith

Gerald Wayne Smith

Jan 15, 2013

Gerald Wayne Smith, age 65, of Pass Christian, passed away on January 15, 2013.A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at 11:30 AM at Holy Family Catholic Church, Menge Ave, Pass Christian, with a visitation for family and friends from 10:30 AM until the Mass. Burial with military honors will follow at Biloxi National...

Ronald  John Rugg

Ronald John Rugg

Jan 15, 2013

Ronald John Rugg, age 65 and a resident of Gulfport, died on Tuesday, January 15, 2013, in Gulfport. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Riemann Family Funeral Home, 11280 Three Rivers Road in Gulfport. For more information, please call (228)539-9800.

Jimmy Mixon

Jimmy Mixon

Jan 14, 2013

Jim Mixon, Sr., age 67, of Gulfport, passed away on January 14, 2013. Mr. Mixon was born in New Orleans, LA and was a resident of Gulfport. He enjoyed ""tinkering"" in his shed and dancing to the music from his juke box. He served in the Navy for 6 years and worked in the numerous shipyards including many years at...

James  David Morrow

James David Morrow

Jan 14, 2013

James David Morrow, age 79 and a resident of Biloxi, died on Monday, January 14, 2013, in Biloxi. Mr. Morrow was sent from Riemann Family Funeral Home, 274 Beauvoir Road in Biloxi, to Pinecrest Funeral Home in Mobile, AL for services and burial. For more information, please call Pinecrest Funeral Home at (251)478-5227

Willa  Mae Phelps

Willa Mae Phelps

Jan 13, 2013

Willa Mae ""Bo-Bo"" Phelps, of Gulfport, MS, passed away on January 13, 2013, at the age of 64, in Gulfport, due to natural causes. Willa Mae was born in Gulfport on May 24, 1948 to Vardaman B. and Willie C. Phelps. She was born with Down's Syndrome and was taken care of by her loving mother for her entire life....

Marthan  C. Sizemore

Marthan C. Sizemore

Jan 13, 2013

Marthan ""Mert"" C. Sizemore, age 82 and a resident of Gulfport, died on Sunday, January 13, 2013, in Gulfport. Mrs. Sizemore had been a resident of Gulfport for 56 years and a member of St. John Catholic Church where she was active in the Altar Society. She was employed as an executive secretary with the Diamondhead Corporation in the early...

Marsha  Sue Vittitow

Marsha Sue Vittitow

Jan 13, 2013

Marsha Sue Vittitow, age 66 and a resident of Biloxi, passed away Sunday, Januray 13, 2013 in Biloxi. Arrangements are pending with RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Biloxi.

Barry  Joe Gilleland

Barry Joe Gilleland

Jan 12, 2013

Barry Joe Gilleland, age 55 and a resident of Gulfport, died on Saturday, January 12, 2013, in Gulfport. He was a longtime resident of the Lizana Community and was a loving father, grandfather, and friend to many. Barry was preceded in death by his mother and stepfather, Ruth and Clarence Cyr. He is survived by his children, Jamie Gilleland and...

Bernard H. "Benny" Stone

Bernard H. "Benny" Stone

Jan 12, 2013

Bernard H. ""Benny"" Stone, Jr., age 69, a resident of Gulfport and formerly of New Orleans, LA, passed away on January 12, 2013.Benny was an avid LSU fan, a loving husband, brother, father, and great uncle to many. He had the strongest will to live because of his faith in God.He was preceded in death by his parents, Bernard H....