OBITUARIES
Garey D. Simants
Nov 19, 2011
Garey D. Simants, age 56, resident of Ocean Springs passed away Saturday, November 19, 2011 in Ocean Springs. He is survived by his beloved wife, Vickie Simants; his parents, Carl and Carrie Simants; his sons, Michael and wife Stephanie, Christofer and wife Kelly, Scott and wife Ioka, and Dylan; his brothers, Rick and wife Rona, Mark and wife Peggy, and...
Lilly B. Kewley
Nov 19, 2011
Lilly B. Kewley, age 87, formerly of the Gulf Coast, died November 19, 2011 in Murfreesboro, TN.Lilly graduated with high honors of her graduating class and went to college afterwards. From that point she went to work at the Pentagon as a Clerical Secretary. She got married in 1948 and began working at the Harrison County Courthouse. Throughout her years...
Manuel R. Bactad
Nov 19, 2011
CPO Manuel Rodin Bactad, U.S. Navy, Retired, age 66, of Long Beach, passed away on November 19, 2011. He was a native of the Philippines and later retired from the U.S. Navy. He later completed nursing school and worked at the South MS Regional Center until his retirement. He was a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church. Mr. Bactad enjoyed...
Fredrick Shipman
Nov 19, 2011
Mr. Fredrick J. ""Yankee"" Shipman, age 60, formerly of St. Bernard and resident of Diamondhead, passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2011, in Bay St. Louis. Mr. Shipman was born in Lake Placis, NY to Merritt and Marion Ledwith Shipman. He was of the Catholic faith and an avid Saints fan. His family was the center of his world, especially...
Robert Koritnik
Nov 19, 2011
Robert J. Koritnik, 71, of Gulfport passed away Nov. 19, 2011. Arrangements were handled by the RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Rd., Gulfport. 228-539-9800
Anthony Shavers II
Nov 18, 2011
J. Anthony Shavers II, age 16, of Saucier, passed away on Friday, November 18, 2011.Anthony was a Junior at Harrison Central High School. His interests were football, working out with weights, fishing and his X-Box games. He was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church where he was involved in the youth group.Survivors include father, J. Anthony Shavers; mother, Amanda...
Audry M. Hylton
Nov 18, 2011
Audrey Marie Hylton, age 91, of Gulfport and formerly of Staunton, VA and Silver Spring, MD passed away Friday, November 18, 2011 in Gulfport.Mrs. Hylton was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 65 years, Wade J. Hylton, six sisters, and seven brothers. She is survived by her son, Manley W. Hylton and wife Cindy of Gulfport; her grandsons,...
James Baumgartner
Nov 17, 2011
Retired Senior MSGT, James Baumgartner, was born in Berwyn, Illinois. He departed this life on November 17, 2011 due to complications from cancer. He attended the Milwaukee School of Engineering, and the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. He received a degree in Electronic Engineering from the Air Force Community College. He enlisted in the United States Air Force in September...
Deborah Lee Emery
Nov 17, 2011
Deborah Lee Emery, age 60 and a resident of Ocean Springs, died on Thursday, November 17, 2011, in Cozumel, Mexico. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, November 27, 2011, at 2pm at the Pavilion at Hole #10 of the Gulf Hills Golf Course in Ocean Springs. For more information and/or directions, please contact the family at (228)875-8586. The...
Alan D. Goodyear
Nov 16, 2011
Alan D. Goodyear, age 55, of Biloxi passed away in Biloxi on November 16, 2011. Arrangements were handled by RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Gulfport.
CMSgt James H. McQuinn
Nov 15, 2011
CMSgt. James H. McQuinn, USAF, retired, of Gulfport, MS passed way on November 15, 2011. James was born in Louisville, MS on October 5, 1927, the son of Cody G. and Laverne McQuinn. He was a Vietnam Veteran who served his country with honor for 28 years. During this time he was a jet mechanic and crew chief on many...
Sharon Dubuisson McKay
Nov 15, 2011
Sharon Dubuisson McKay, age 72, of Pass Christian, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2011. Mrs. McKay was retired from Civil Service at Keesler AFB and was a faithful member of St. Thomas Catholic Church in Long Beach. She loved working outside in her yard and spending time with her family, especially on Sundays. She was preceded in death by...
Conchetta B. Frantz
Nov 14, 2011
Conchetta, who was 87 years young, died peacefully in her Long Beach home Monday afternoon surrounded by her family. Conchetta is the daughter of Phillip and Catherine Benanti of New Orleans. She is preceded in death by both her husband of 67 years, Noel S. ""Red"" Frantz and their daughter Phyllis Frantz Rodriguez. Conchetta is survived by her daughter Sydney...
Nigel Eames Abbott
Nov 14, 2011
Nigel Eames Abbott, age 73 of Gulfport, MS, husband of Janelle Abbott, passed away in his home on November 14, 2011 surrounded by family. He was born in London, England, the son of the late Captain Clark T. Abbott and Erica Copeland. He was the eldest of four siblings. He married Peggy Cates in February 1960 in Myrtle Beach, SC...
Janet Benigno
Nov 14, 2011
Janet Rose Benigno, age 57, of Gulfport, passed away on November 14, 2011 in Gulfport. She was preceded in death by her parents, Stephen Donald Benigno and Gertice Lott Benigno. She is survived by her partner, Debra Broussard of Gulfport; her sister, Stephanie Benigno Null; and numerous other family. Her pet, Sebastian, will miss her as well. She enjoyed travelling...
Violet Reese
Nov 14, 2011
Violet Reese, age 72, of Pass Christian, passed away on 11/14/11. Arrangements are pending with RIEMANN FAMILY F.H. 11280 Three Rivers Rd, Gpt, MS.
Mary Jo Ragan
Nov 14, 2011
Mary Jo Ragan, age 48, of Bay St. Louis, passed away on Monday, November 15, 2011. She is survived by her daughter, Crystal; 2 siblings; and other loving family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, C.A. and Mary Lou Hatchcoat; and her husband, Roger Ragan. Mrs. Ragan was a loving mother and God's greatest gift returned...
Margaret Thomas
Nov 13, 2011
Margaret J. Thomas, age 60, a lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast will be sadly missed and forever remembered in her passing. She carried her wings on earth, and now is in paradise with wings of gold, glorified through the Holy spirit. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Solomon and Gladys Smith, her niece Konya Rebecca Edwards, and...
Janet Myers
Nov 13, 2011
Margaret J. Thomas, age 60, passed away on 11/13/11. Arrangements are pending with RIEMANN FAMILY F.H. 11280 Three Rivers Rd, Gulfport, MS.
Lamar Wilkinson
Nov 12, 2011
Lamar Wilkinson, 58, of Gulfport died 11/12/11. Arrangements are pending at RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport. www.riemannfamily.com.
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