OBITUARIES
John "Honey Bun" Parker
Sep 15, 2011
John ""Honey Bun"" Parker, age 61, of Bay St. Louis, passed away on September 15, 2011 in Gulfport. He was preceded in death by his father, Bruce Parker; his stepfather, Clyde ""Son"" Page; a brother, James Edward Parker; a sister, Linda Lee Malley; a nephew, Coy Austin; a niece, Shannon Austin; and a great grandson, Blake Ray Smith. He is...
Katherine M. Straub
Sep 15, 2011
Katherine M. Straub, age 56, of Gulfport, passed away on September 15, 2011 in Gulfport. She is survived by her husband, Tony Straub of Gulfport; her mother, Delores Mamolo; four sisters, Judy Wiggins, Mary Mamolo, Karen Frickey, and Elizabeth Hayes; and a brother, Robert Mamolo. A graveside service will be held on Monday, September 19, 2011 at 11:00 AM at...
Nellie Ruth Carroll
Sep 15, 2011
Nellie Ruth Carroll, age 80, of Biloxi, passed away on September 15, 2011 in Biloxi. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Verpo Carroll; a daughter, Pamela Yvonne Carroll; her parents; and numerous brothers and sisters. She is survived by 8 children, Clarence J. Nelson, Jr of Woodstock, AL, Linda Estes (Ronald) of Greeneville, TN, Mary Ann Jones...
Ronald Anthony "Dinky" Davion
Sep 14, 2011
Ronald Anthony ""Dinky"" Davion, age 81, of Long Beach, passed away on September 14, 2011 in Pass Christian. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest James Davion and Anita Rose Davion; and a sister, Maria ""Kitty"" Clegg. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Myrtle Migues Davion of Long Beach; his children, Kenneth Davion of...
Jewel Rushing
Sep 13, 2011
Jewel Rushing, age 90, of Long Beach, passed away 9/13/2011. She was sent from RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Gulfport, to Catchings Funeral Home in McComb, MS.
Carl Shelton Ladner
Sep 12, 2011
Carl Shelton Ladner, Sr., 84 of Bay St. Louis, passed away Monday, September 12, 2011. Mr. Ladner was a lifelong resident of Hancock County and was a member of Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mayor Garfield Ladner and Lottie Bourgeois Ladner; his siblings, Louis Ladner, Alvin Ladner, Malvin Ladner, Grace...
James Brow
Sep 12, 2011
Mr. James B. Brow Jr., age 81, of Long Beach, Ms., passed away on Monday, September 12, 2011 in Gulfport. Mr. Brow was born in Lakewood, Ohio and was a resident of Long Beach for the past 45 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp and a semi retired contractor. He was preceded in death by his...
Teddy W. "Ted" Ingram
Sep 12, 2011
Mr. Teddy ""Ted"" W. Ingram, age 64, of Pass Christian, MS, passed away on September 12, 2011, at Singing River Hospital from a massive heart attack. Formerly from Cleveland, TN, he moved to the Coast in 1979 after serving three tours in Vietnam in the United States Navy. He was currently employed at the Seabee Base as an Environmental Specialist....
Margaret Ladnier
Sep 12, 2011
Margaret Tollison Ladnier, 83, of Pass Christian, MS, passed away Monday, September 12, Gulfport. She was born March 2, 1928 in Ackerman, MS and was a lifelong resident of the Coast. She was preceded in death by her parents, Nola Wray Tollison and Samuel Creighton Tollison; her husband Milton J. Ladnier; her sister Irene Tollison and her brother Samuel Rudolph...
Wanda M. Rhodes
Sep 11, 2011
Wanda M. Rhodes, age 91, resident of Gulfport went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 11, 2011. She was born July 22, 1920 in Fayette County, Ohio. Her parents were Carrie Allen Fields and Lonnie Frances Knick Fields both of them deceased. She is survived by her two sons, Dale (Nancy) Rhodes and Robert J. Rhodes both of...
TSgt George B. Rogers
Sep 11, 2011
TSgt George B. Rogers, USAF, Ret., age 83, of Gulfport, passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2011. Mr. Rogers retired from the U.S. Air Force after 20 years of service in both Korea and Vietnam. He enjoyed watching birds and he was a member of Olivet Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bernadine Rogers, his parents,...
Timothy Francis Harney
Sep 11, 2011
Timothy ""Big Tim"" Harney, a beloved husband and father, died on Sunday, September 11, 2011, in Gulfport at the age of 70. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rhonda Harney. Timothy is survived by his children, Sabrina Young, Kitty McNew, Eric Troy, and David Wylie and his grandchildren, Kieler Young, Kris Young, Shannon McNew, and Seth McNew. A...
William Doug Benz
Sep 11, 2011
William Doug Benz, age 73 and a resident of Long Beach, died on Sunday, September 11, 2011, in Long Beach. Funeral arrangements were handled by Riemann Family Funeral Home, 19130 Commission Road in Long Beach. For more information, please call (228)539-9800.
Douglas Lee Pounds
Sep 11, 2011
Douglas Lee Pounds, Sr., age 63 and a resident of Gulfport, died on Sunday, September 11, 2011, in Gulfport. Funeral arrangements were handled by Riemann Family Funeral Home, 11280 Three Rivers Road in Gulfport. For more information, please call (228)539-9800.
Marie Irby Jameson
Sep 10, 2011
Marie Irby Jameson, born April 27, 1927, died on Saturday, September 10, 2011. She was a native of New Augusta, MS and was raised in Gulfport. Marie was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening. She was preceded in death by her husband, C.B. Jameson. She is survived by her two sons, Jim (Lynn) Jameson of Mobile, AL, & Gary (Martha) Jameson...
Theodore Robert Mettlach
Sep 10, 2011
Theodore Robert Mettlach, age 60 and a resident of Carriere, died on Saturday, September 10, 2011, in Hattiesburg. Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 23, 2011, at 11:45am at Riemann Family Funeral Home, 274 Beauvoir Road in Biloxi, where friends may visit from 11:15am until service time. Interment will follow at Biloxi National Cemetery. For more information, please...
TSgt Jerry Ragus
Sep 10, 2011
TSgt Jerry D. Ragus, USAF, Ret., age 68, passed away Saturday, September 10, 2011. He was preceded in death by his son, Cecil Necaise, and 2 brothers, Ron and Larry Ragus. Survivors include his wife, Martha Ragus, daughter and son-in-law, Georgianna and George Rogers, 5 grandchildren, his mother, Laverne Ragus, 2 sisters, 2 brothers, and other relatives. Visitation will be...
Marjorie Ruth Jordan
Sep 9, 2011
Marjorie Ruth Jordan, 88, of Gulfport, went to be with her Lord and Savior; on September 9, 2011 in Gulfport. She was a native of Kosciusko, MS and a resident of the Gulf Coast for the past 22 years. She was a member of Bay Vista Baptist Church and truly was an inspiration to others by sharing her Christian faith....
Anthony C. "Pop" Ferrara
Sep 9, 2011
Anthony C. ""Pop"" Ferrara, 90, from Pass Christian MS went to the home of his lord surrounded by his loving family. Anthony was born in New York City the seventh of eight children. He graduated from The Cooper Union School of Art in NYC with a graphics arts degree. He married Cecelia, his loving wife of 68 years and had...
Clayton Blanchard
Sep 8, 2011
Clayton Blanchard, age 27, of Gulfport, passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2011, in Gulfport. He was preceded in death by his great-grandmother, Thelma Gibson, and his paw paw, Jim Nicholson. Clayton is survived by his wife, Stacey Blanchard, his son, Caleb Blanchard, his parents, Michael and Teresa Owens, his brother, Andy Blanchard, sisters, Casey Robertson, Brittany Sandberg, Hunter Owens,...
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