OBITUARIES
Rachel Estelle "Smith" Williams
Jun 9, 2011
Rachel Estelle (Smith) Williams of Gulfport, MS passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2011, at the age of 70. Rachel was born in Booneville, MS and lived in California and Texas before moving to Gulfport in 1981 with her family. Rachel shared a special relationship with her family, many of whom have been by her side providing her love and...
Kermit J. Ladner
Jun 9, 2011
Mr. Kermit Joseph Ladner, age 64, resident of the Dedeaux Community, passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2011. Mr. Ladner was born to Ollis and Gracie Cuevas Ladner in the Dedeaux Community in 1947, where he lived his whole life. He retired from Northrup Grumman Ship Systems after 38 years as a sheet metal mechanic. One of his biggest accomplishments...
Kenny Eastep
Jun 8, 2011
Mr. Kenny Eastep, age 43, of Long Beach, passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2011. Mr. Eastep was born in Columbia, TN. He was always aware of people in need and went to great measures to help them. He was a mentor for youth in the state working through Camp Shelby in Hattiesburg, MS. He worked for Fagan Trucking out...
Barbara Carlstrom
Jun 8, 2011
Barbara Carlstrom, age 77, of Long beach, passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2011, in Long Beach. She was employed at the SeaBee Base as a librarian, spending time with her children, traveling, knitting, and reading. She was preceded in death by her husband, Danny Carlstrom. Survivors include her son, Brian Everhart and her daughter, Jill Bailey, several grandchildren, great-grandchildren,and...
Loye Maxwell Russell
Jun 8, 2011
MSgt. Loye Maxwell Russell, U.S. Air Force, retired, age 73, resident of Ocean Springs, passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2011. Mr. Russell was born in Gadsden, AL to Howard J. and Nina Alewine Russell. He retired from the U.S. Air Force after 20 years of service. After military retirement, he worked for Litton Data Systems and then retired from...
William M. "Billy" Smith
Jun 8, 2011
William M. ""Billy"" Smith, age 70, of Gulfport, passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2011. Mr. Smith was born in Bay St. Louis to Porter and Florence Eley Smith. He was a drywall finisher by trade and was a member of First Free Church of God on Three Rivers Road. He enjoyed gardening and was a true family man. He...
Sylvester L. Athmann
Jun 7, 2011
Sylvester L. Athmann, age 90, and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, died Tuesday, June 7, 2011. The Graveside service, with military honors is 11:00 a.m., Thursday, June 9, 2011 at Biloxi National Cemetery, Biloxi, MS. Mr. Athmann was a US Army veteran of World War II. Arrangements by RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Biloxi. www.riemannfamily.com. Service JUN 9. 11:00 AM...
Michael Woodfield
Jun 7, 2011
Michael Allen Woodfield, age 43, of Jackson, MS formerly of Gulfport, MS passed away on June 7, 2011 in Jackson. He was preceded in death by his father, Senator Clyde V. Woodfield; and his grandparents, M/M O.V. Woodfield and David McCoy, MD and Margaret McCoy. He is survived by his daughter, Sara Frances Woodfield of Spanish Fort, AL; his brother,...
Chappell Bryant
Jun 7, 2011
Chappell Bryant, age 77, of Gulfport, passed away on June 7, 2011, in Gulfport. Mr. Bryant served in the U.S. Army during WWII and later retired from Civil Service at KAFB. At Keesler, he was a radar instructor before moving into administration. He was an avid reader, a member of the Gideo Society, and attended Bible Fellowship Church in Pass...
Etta R. Harvey
Jun 7, 2011
Etta R. Harvey, age 77, passed away on June 7, 2011, in Gulfport. Mrs. Russell was sent from RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Gulfport, to Memorial Funeral Home, Magee, MS.
June Beryl MacDonald
Jun 6, 2011
June Beryl MacDonald, age 82, of Pass Christian, passed away on Monday, June 6, 2011. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Ainslie Phillips, and a grandson, Michael Gallion. Survivors include her husband, Albert ""Mac"" MacDonald, her children, Christopher (Debra) Phillips, Valerie (Paul) Loescher, Wendy Phillips Landry, and Kim Phillips Gallion, 10 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. The funeral...
Virgil Alan Barker
Jun 6, 2011
Virgil Alan Barker, Jr., age 85, of Saucier, passed away on June 6, 2011, in Gulfport. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Barker; a daughter, Patricia Moon; his parents, and a brother. He is survived by his children, Larry Barker and family of St. Augustine, FL, Eric Barker of Columbus, OH, and Scott Barker and family of...
James O. Martin
Jun 5, 2011
James O. Martin, 84, of Birmingham, AL passed away on June 5, 2011. Arrangements by RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Rd., Gulfport.
Patricia Adam Ansardi Zebley
Jun 4, 2011
Patricia Adam Ansardi Zebley, age 69, died the 4th of June, 2011. She was a native of Plaquemines Parish, LA, and a resident of Ocean Springs, MS, for the past 11 years. It is with great sadness that her family announces her death. She is deeply loved by family and friends who will miss her very much. Patricia was a...
Gloria Chiniche Webb
Jun 3, 2011
Gloria Chiniche Webb, age 61, resident of Hattiesburg passed away in Hattiesburg June 3, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents, Johnnie and Audrey Chiniche; her daughters, Dondie Brown and Melissa Ann Wells; and her husband, Ray Webb. Survivors are her sister, Kathy (Leon) Long; her brother, John Chiniche; her granddaughters, Bridget (Josh) Brooks, Kaylie Nobles, and Lacey...
Marie "Louise" York
Jun 3, 2011
Marie ""Louise"" York, age 84, of Long Beach, born February 6, 1927, passed away June 3, 2011. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Harold C. York. She is survived by one brother, George Dowling; 4 children, Tommy (Charlotte) York, Wayne York...
Rita Bonomolo
Jun 2, 2011
Rita Bonomolo, of Houston, TX, passed away 6/2/2011. Visit on Friday, June 10, 2011 from 11:00 a.m. until the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30am. at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Biloxi. Burial to follow at Biloxi National Cemetery. Visitation JUN 10. 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church 2090 Pass Road Biloxi, MS,...
Henry L. Blount
Jun 2, 2011
Henry L. Blount, age 77, of Diamondhead, passed away on June 2, 2011, after a lengthy battle with cancer. Mr. Blount was born June 20, 1933. He was the middle of three brothers. He graduated from Hattiesburg High School in 1951. He served his country in the U.S. Army from 1952-1955, during the Korean War. Mr. Blount worked for WFOR,...
Ernestine Shaw
Jun 2, 2011
Ernestine Shaw, of Gulfport, passed away 6/2/2011. She was sent from RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Gulfport, to Freeman Funeral Home in Waynsboro, MS.
Brian Main
Jun 1, 2011
Brian Main, 67, of Gulfport, passed away June 1, 2011, in Biloxi. Mr. Main proudly served his country in the United States Army and retired after 26 years of service. He will be greatly missed by all. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Beverly Main of Gulfport; his daughter, Carol Grantham of Gulfport; and his grandchildren, Julian,...
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