OBITUARIES
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
Lettie Ladner
Jun 20, 2012
Mrs. Lettie Ladner, age 92 and a resident of Long Beach, died Wednesday, June 20, 2012. Mrs. Ladner was a native of Perkinston and had been a resident of Long Beach for 49 years. She was retired from Ingalls Shipbuilding. She was a member of the Community Landmark Missionary Baptist church. She was preceded in death by her husband of...
Marjorie Pignolet
Jun 19, 2012
Marjorie Pignolet, age 83, of Biloxi, passed away Tuesday, June 19, 2012. Mrs. Pignolet was born in Providence, Rhode Island on December 2,1928. She was preceded in death by her son, Paul Edward Pignolet. She is survived by her daughter, Mary Jane Pignolet of Biloxi, her granddaughter, Sherri Blanchett; niece Patricia Lisa; a nephew, Angelo Lisa; and a special family,...
Ineta Ladner Reid
Jun 19, 2012
Ineta Ladner Reid, age 84, of Saucier, passed away on Tuesday, June 19, 2012 in Gautier, MS. Mrs. Reid was a faithful servant of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and her church, Persimmon Hill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents and her two sisters, Eunice Landier and Frances Lizana; two brothers, Owen Ladner and Austin...
Lois Mae Garcia Lott
Jun 19, 2012
Lois Mae Garcia Lott, age 82, of Gulfport, died on June 19, 2012, in Wiggins. Mrs. Lott was born in Hancock County to Harry F. and Blanche Johnston Garcia. She was a beautician in Gulfport for over 20 years. She was a wonderful and caring woman who will be deeply missed. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry...
Artis P. "Boots" Chandler
Jun 19, 2012
Artis P. ""Boots"" Chandler, age 89, of Gulfport, passed away on Tuesday, June 19, 2012. Mr. Chandler was born in Decatur, MS, and was a life-long resident of Gulfport. After proudly serving in WWII as a US Navy Veteran, he owned and operated Kahler's Food Store in Gulfport. He was also a member of Woolmarket Baptist Church. He was preceded...
Ruth B. Kelly
Jun 18, 2012
Ruth B. Kelly, age 86 and a resident of Gulfport, died on Monday, June 18, 2012, in Gulfport. Mrs. Kelly was a native and lifelong resident of the MS Gulf Coast and was a member of Bel-Aire Baptist Church. She was a registered nurse and retired after 40 years of service at the former VA Hospital in Gulfport. She was...
Orvis Irwin Dodge
Jun 17, 2012
Orvis Irwin Dodge, 83, lost his battle to lung cancer at noon on Sunday, June 17, 2012, at his home in Carriere, Ms.He was born in Dixfield, Maine to Millard and Lura(Holman) Dodge. He graduated from Dixfield High School before enlisting in the US Army. He retired from the US Navy Seabees on November 11, 1989.Orvis was a wonderful husband,...
Janie Ruth Overcast Mitchell
Jun 17, 2012
Janie Ruth Overcast Mitchell, age 79, of Biloxi, passed away on June 17, 2012. Janie was born and raised in Shelbyville, TN before moving to Chicago where she raised her family. She loved her garden. Her enthusiasm for animals and birds led her to fill her yard with flowers and food for them. She was a Die Hard fan of...
Darrell Gene Gates
Jun 17, 2012
Darrell Gene Gates, age 55, of Gulfport, passed away on Sunday, June 17, 2012. Mr. Gates was born in Hot Springs, AR to Herbert W. and Louise Weems Gates Ladner. He was avid fisherman. He was preceded in death by his father and his paternal/maternal grandparents. He is survived by his two sons, Joshua James Gates and Brandon Michael Gates,...
Dennis Edward McConnell
Jun 16, 2012
Dennis Edward McConnell, age 57, of Gulfport, passed away on Saturday, June 16, 2012, in Gulfport. Dennis was a lifelong resident of the coast and was employed with Civil Service at Keesler AFB. He was an avid sportsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was preceded in death by his sister, Susie Herrington. Survivors include his loving parents, Russell and...
Gordon Thomas Rettig
Jun 16, 2012
Gordon ""Rooster"" Rettig, age 58 and a resident of Gulfport, died on Saturday, June 16, 2012, in Gulfport. Gordon was a lifelong resident of the MS Gulf Coast and was a retired truck driver where he owned and operated Rettig Trucking Company out of Saucier. He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Rettig; his mother, Yvonne Poteete; a...
Rodney Preston
Jun 15, 2012
Rodney R. Preston, age 46, of Fort Mohave, AZ, died June 15, 2012. Rodney was born in Gulfport on September 2, 1965. He graduated from Biloxi High School and served in the U.S. Air Force stationed at Keesler AFB. He is survived by his wife, Nikki, and son, Tyler, of Fort Mohave, AZ, mother, Carolyn (Ray) Koenenn, Gulfport, father, Allen...
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