OBITUARIES

John  Warren Sumrall

John Warren Sumrall

Jun 26, 2012

John Warren Sumrall, age 92, passed away June 26, 2012. Mr. Sumrall was born on September 21, 1919. He was a mechanic with several businesses throughout his life; but his special interest were the welfare of his family and country. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and he was a member and former past Commander of the American...

Francis  Leo Gaspa

Francis Leo Gaspa

Jun 26, 2012

Francis Leo Gaspa of Gulfport passed away Tuesday, June 26, 2012, in Gulfport. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM with a visitation from 1:30 to 2:00 PM, on Saturday, June 30, 2012, at RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport. Visitation JUN 30. 01:30 PM - 02:00 PM Riemann Family Funeral Home- 3RR 11280 Three...

Anthony Garlotte

Anthony Garlotte

Jun 25, 2012

Anthony (Tony) Garlotte, 60, passed away on June 25 in his home of natural causes. He was born November 27, 1951; the son of Mary Jane Ford and Lewis Joseph Garlotte, Jr. He was proceeded in death by both parents as well as his brothers, Micheal, Daniel and Brian. He is survived by sisters, Christine Cisneros, Glenda Vargus, Becky Shackelford,...

Jimmy  Ray Davis

Jimmy Ray Davis

Jun 25, 2012

Jimmy Ray Davis, 57, passed away June 25, 2012. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 274 Beauvoir Road, Biloxi is in charge of arrangements. No services will be held at this time. Condolences may be shared at www.riemannfamily.com.

Catherine  Marie Zwart

Catherine Marie Zwart

Jun 25, 2012

Catherine Marie Zwart, 84 passed away June 25, 2012. Arrangements were handled by RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 9113 Kiln Delisle Road, Pass Christian. (www.riemannfamily.com)

Harriet  Ruth Reightler

Harriet Ruth Reightler

Jun 25, 2012

Harriet Ruth Reightler, age 88, of Waveland, passed away on Monday, June 25, 2012 in Waveland.She was an avid volunteer serving at Hancock Medical Center as a Pink lady and was 2010 volunteer of year, active in RSVP, vice president of American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, Waveland, volunteer at Hancock library, and longtime and active member of Our Lady of The...

Patrick  Ryan McMillin

Patrick Ryan McMillin

Jun 24, 2012

Patrick Ryan McMillin, age 16 and a resident of Biloxi passed away in New Orleans. He was preceded in death by his mother, Flora Miller McMillin; and his grandmother, Gussie P. Miller. He is survived by his father, Patrick A. McMillin; his brother, Joe Stewart; his grandfather, Jerry C. Miller; his uncle, Jerry Michael Miller, all of Biloxi; his aunt,...

Vircle  "Jr." Cuevas

Vircle "Jr." Cuevas

Jun 24, 2012

Mr. Vircle ""Jr."" Cuevas, age 63 and resident of the Lizana community, passed away on Sunday, June 24, 2012. Jr. loved spending time at the old place caring for his Black Angus cattle and goats. His greatest enjoyment was being with his family and friends and traveling with his partner, Dorothy. He was preceded in death by his father, Vircle...

Mathaniel Jason "Mat" Corser

Mathaniel Jason "Mat" Corser

Jun 24, 2012

Mathaniel ""Mat"" Jason Corser, age 37, died on Sunday, June 24, 2012, in Germany.Mat was a loving and devoted husband, father, son and brother and the most loyal friend. He had a way of making friends feel like family. He had a passion for life and not letting anything hold him back. In 2008, he fulfilled a dream of joining...

Mary L. Carrington- Francis

Mary L. Carrington- Francis

Jun 24, 2012

Mary L. Carrington-Francis, age 46, passed away Sunday, June 24, 2012 at her home. Mary was a long-time resident of Lakeland, Florida and had lived in Biloxi for the past 3 years. She was a Police Officer with the Biloxi Police Department and worked as a Security Officer at Treasure Bay Casino. Mary was preceded in death by her mother,...

Louie  Anderson Whobrey

Louie Anderson Whobrey

Jun 23, 2012

Louie Anderson Whobrey, 86, of Pass Christian, died on Saturday, June 23, 2012, of natural causes. Louie was born in Hartford, Kentucky in 1925 and had a long career as an owner of a hardwood flooring business in Chicago, IL. He is well respected and loved, and will be greatly missed. Louie was preceded in death by his parents, Richard...

Rosemary Schmidt

Rosemary Schmidt

Jun 23, 2012

Rosemary Schmidt, age 67 and a resident of Gulfport, died on Saturday, June 23, 2012, 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.

Kalil  Mason Johnson

Kalil Mason Johnson

Jun 23, 2012

Kalil Mason Johnson, age 6, of Gulfport, passed away on June 23, 2012 in Gulfport. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, June 29, 2012 at 5:00 PM at the RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Rd, Gulfport. An online obituary may be viewed and memories shared at www.riemannfamily.com. Service JUN 29. 05:00 PM Riemann Family Funeral Home-...

Hiram Chapman

Hiram Chapman

Jun 22, 2012

Hiram T. Chapman, age 46, of Gulfport passed away June 22, 2012 in Gulfport.Hiram was born in Gulfport, MS on Feb. 9, 1966. He was a graduate of Gulfport High School, where he played football and ran track. Hiram's favorite hobby was cooking, and barbecuing was his favorite.He was preceded in death by his father, Roy W. Godine.He is survived...

Flossie  Pearl Rutan

Flossie Pearl Rutan

Jun 21, 2012

Flossie Pearl Rutan, age 90 of Biloxi, passed away on June 21, 2012. She was born at Pleasant Ridge near Cameron, WV on January 12, 1922, the youngest child of Elza A. and Florence V. (Richmond) Rutan. She resided in Moundsville WV prior to moving to Biloxi 25 years ago. She attended Bay Vista Baptist Church, and was a caring...

Andrew  "Andy" Nelson

Andrew "Andy" Nelson

Jun 21, 2012

Andrew (Andy) Nelson, 81, of Gulfport, MS, passed away from Mesothelioma on Thursday, June 21, 2012. Andy was born on March 31, 1931, in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. He loved adventure and joined the Navy in 1951 to travel the world. He married Grace Jacobs in 1954 and they had 2 daughters, Gail Louise and Andrea Lynn. In 1974, Andy...

George  William Tynes

George William Tynes

Jun 21, 2012

George William Tynes, III, age 81, of Kill Devil Hills, NC, passed away on Thursday, June 21, 2012, in Gulfport. Mr. Tynes was born in Portsmouth, VA, to George William Tynes, Jr. and Virginia Freund Tynes. He served in the U.S. Navy and was a member of Moyock United Methodist Church in Moyock, NC. While living in Moyock, he was...

Jeffery  Allen Graham

Jeffery Allen Graham

Jun 20, 2012

Jeffery Alan Graham, age 17, of Gulfport, passed away on Wednesday, June 20, 2012. Jeffery was born in Bradenton, FL, and was a student at West Harrison High School where he was a member of the band. He was also a member of Michael Memorial Baptist Church and worked part time at The Generator Store in Pass Christian. He loved...

Edmund W. "Red" Kinest

Edmund W. "Red" Kinest

Jun 20, 2012

Edmund W. ""Red"" Kinest, Jr., age 79, and a resident of Gulfport, passed away Wednesday, June 20, 2012 in Gulfport. Mr. Kinest was preceded in death by his wife, Myra Kinest; father, Edmund W. Kinest, Sr.; mother, Marie Scott; and step-father, Kenneth Scott. He is survived by his children, Marla Thompson and her husband Jon, of Biloxi; Edmund W. Kinest,...

Philip  Lynn Tubbs

Philip Lynn Tubbs

Jun 20, 2012

Philip ""Lynn"" Tubbs, born December 15, 1937 in Roseland, Florida to the late Atla Clay and Rosa Barker Tubbs. He was preceded in death by his two brothers, Mancel and Vander Tubbs. ""The Glassdoctor,"" leaves to cherish his life and memories, his wife of 56 great years, Mary Lewis Tubbs of Gulfport; two sons, Michael (Frances) Tubbs of Maiden, NC,...