OBITUARIES
Robert Lewis Davis
May 27, 2011
Robert Lewis Davis, Sr., age 73 and a resident of Gulfport, died on Friday, May 27, 2011, in Gulfport. Funeral arrangements were handled by the Riemann Family Funeral Home, 11280 Three Rivers Road in Gulfport. For more information, please call (228)539-9800.
Edward Kersh
May 27, 2011
Mr. Edward D. Kersh, III, age 57, of Biloxi, passed away on Friday, May 27, 2011. Mr. Kersh was born in Biloxi and served in the U.S. Navy as a boiler operator. After military service, he worked for the Civil Service for a short time before supervising the maintenance department for a condominium complex in Florida. After Katrina, he moved...
Joann V. Cristaudo
May 27, 2011
Joann V. Cristaudo, age 63, of Biloxi, passed away May 27, 2011, in Biloxi. She was a faithful and loving wife. Mrs. Cristaudo is survived by her husband, Justin T. Cristaudo; brother, Robert Achenbach; son, Clinton Jeffries; daughter, Jennifer Cristaudo; and grandson, Ashlan Opheim. The memorial service will be held at RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport,...
Lorette Rouse Compton
May 27, 2011
Lorette Rouse Compton, age 82 and a resident of Saucier, passed away on May 27, 2011, at home surrounded by her family. Lorette was born in Success on June 26, 1928. She was the only girl with six brothers born to Fannie Quave and Leslie Rouse. Lorette graduated from Success School in 1946, and attended Perkinston Junior College where she...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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....
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