OBITUARIES

Candace  Robyn Bethea-Doty

Candace Robyn Bethea-Doty

May 27, 2011

Candace Robyn Bethea-Doty, age 36, left this earth to join her Heavenly Father on May 27, 2011. Called home unexpectedly, she left behind two adorable precious twins, Madelyn Mae Doty and Nathanael E. Doty who were the loves of her life. Candace was born in Biloxi, MS, Feb. 26, 1975 and was a lifelong resident of Long Beach where she...

Jerry Simmons

Jerry Simmons

May 26, 2011

Jerry Simmons, Jr., age 12, of Biloxi, passed away Thursday, 5/26/2011. He was sent from RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME to Small Mortuary in Mobile, AL.

Larry  Eldredge Bennett

Larry Eldredge Bennett

May 25, 2011

Larry Eldredge Bennett, Sr., 68, of Ocean Springs, passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2011 in Gulfport. He is preceded in death by his father, Alfred Bennett; mother, Virginia Holden Bennett; and brothers, Jay Bennett and Donald Bennett. Survivors include his children, Susan Lossett (Wesley) of Kiln, MS, Larry E. Bennett, Jr. of Gulfport, MS, and Raymond Bennett (Meredith) of Ocean...

George Shoemake

George Shoemake

May 23, 2011

George Shoemake, 42, of Gulfport, passed away 5/23/2011. He was sent from RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Gulfport to Wade F.H. in Collins, MS.

Bonnie  T. Holley

Bonnie T. Holley

May 23, 2011

Bonnie T. Holley, age 79, of Ocean Springs, passed away Monday, May 23, 2011, in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Holley retired from the CBC Base in Gulfport after 27 years of employment. She was raised in Picayune and lived in Long Beach before moving to Ocean Springs. Mrs. Holley enjoyed genealogy and working outside. She was preceded in death by her...

Sara  Leigh Sidaway

Sara Leigh Sidaway

May 22, 2011

Sara Leigh Sidaway, age 57 and a resident of Biloxi, died Sunday, May 22, 2011, in Biloxi. Mrs. Sidaway was a native and lifelong resident of Biloxi. She was a volunteer at Biloxi Regional Medical Center for many years, and was recently honored as Volunteer of the Quarter for 2011. She was a member of Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary...

Christopher Paratore

Christopher Paratore

May 22, 2011

Christopher Paratore, age 57, passed away on May 22, 2011, in Gulfport. Mr. Paratore was sent from RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Gulfport, to Doyle Funeral Home, Slidell, LA.

Helen  R. Brownlee

Helen R. Brownlee

May 22, 2011

Helen R. Brownlee, resident of Anniston, Alabama, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on May 22, 2011, the exact date that her beloved husband, Honey, died in 2000. Helen was born in Gulfport, Mississippi on October 14, 1923. She had been a very active member of First Baptist Church of Gulfport. She taught children's Sunday school and sang in...

James  Ayers Robertson

James Ayers Robertson

May 22, 2011

James Ayers Robertson, Sr., age 77 and a current resident of Long Beach, and a long time resident of Pearl, passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2011, in Slidell. He was born to the late Luther A. and Mary S. Robertson in 1933. He was an employee of Whitehead Equipment Company in Pearl, for over 20 years and was a...

Harold  C. Hickman

Harold C. Hickman

May 22, 2011

Mr. Harold C. Hickman, age 87, lifelong resident of Saucier, passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2011. Mr. Hickman was born to Pete and Emma Alexander Hickman in 1924. He was a former employee of International Paper Co. in Wiggins and was a member of Saucier Landmark Missionary Baptist Church. ""He was a real good man."" He was preceded in...

Marjorie  Margie Whitworth

Marjorie Margie Whitworth

May 21, 2011

Marjorie ""Margie"" Whitworth, 89, of Gulfport, died Saturday, May 21, 2011. Private family services will be held. Arrangements by RIEMANN FAMILY F.H., Gulfport.

Albert Cecil "Tom" Mixon

Albert Cecil "Tom" Mixon

May 21, 2011

Albert ""Tom"" Cecil Mixon, age 76, of Gulfport, passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2011, in Biloxi. Mr. Mixon was a retired structural steel worker in the United States Navy with more than 30 years of dedicated service. He was preceded in death by his parents; Ruel and Ida Mixon. He is survived by his wife, Anna V. Mixon; daughters,...

Willie Eubanks

Willie Eubanks

May 21, 2011

Willie Eubanks, of Pearl River County, died 5/21/2011. He was sent from RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Gulfport, to Doyle Funeral Home in Slidell, LA.

Thomas  W. Robinson

Thomas W. Robinson

May 20, 2011

Thomas W. Robinson, Jr., 58, of Gulfport, died May 20, 2011. Private services will be held at Biloxi National Cemeter.

Clenesta  Mae Reeder

Clenesta Mae Reeder

May 20, 2011

Clenesta Mae ""Sister"" Reeder, Born November 8, 1927 ~ Sunset May 20, 2011 at 12:23 am. Mrs. Reeder was born to the late Edward Travis and Isabella Dillon Smith, step father Alfred Smith. She is preceded in death by 2 daughters and 1 son, Carmelita and Louise Travis and Patrick (Anita, deceased) Travis. Survivors include her 5 sons and 6...

Paul  K. Abell

Paul K. Abell

May 20, 2011

Paul K. Abell, age 85, of Diamondhead, passed away on Friday, May 20, 2011. Mr. Abell was a native of Ridgeway, IL and lived on the coast over 20 years. He served in the U.S. Navy as a Gunner's Mate aboard the USS LST 913 and 990 during WWII. He later retired as the owner/operator of Wilbur Moore Company. Mr....

Joseph  Willis Stevens

Joseph Willis Stevens

May 20, 2011

Joseph Willis Stevens, age 74, of Gulfport, passed away May 20, 2011. Arrangements were handled by RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport.

Collins  Randall Huffman

Collins Randall Huffman

May 19, 2011

After an easy pregnancy and uncomplicated delivery, Collins Randall Huffman burst forth into this world on May 18, 2011. He was 9 pounds, 1 ounce and 22 inches of the most handsome and feisty little man the world has ever known. His loud cries were a joy to hear and let the entire operating room know that he had arrived....

Melissa  Rose Boineau

Melissa Rose Boineau

May 19, 2011

Melissa Rose Boineau, 47, of Gulfport, passed away on May 19, 2011. Arrangements were handled by RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport.

Audrey Harter

Audrey Harter

May 19, 2011

Audrey Harter, age 89, of Gulfport, passed away on May 19, 2011, in Gulfport. Arrangements by RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 9113 Kiln Delisle Rd., Pass Christian.