OBITUARIES

William  G. McNicholas

William G. McNicholas

Mar 15, 2012

William G. McNicholas, age 64, of Gulfport passed away Thursday, March 15, 2012.A visitation for family and friends will be held from 2:00 to 5:00 pm, with a Prayer Service at 3:30 pm, Monday, March 19, 2012 at RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport, MS.In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the American Cancer Society.An...

Elbert  Chester Vix

Elbert Chester Vix

Mar 15, 2012

Faithful husband, loving father and grandfather and loyal friend and relative to many, Elbert Chester Vix, slipped away peacefully to continue his journey in God's loving arms on Thursday, March 15th at 8:15 am after a yearlong battle with multiple medical issues. He entered this world on October 30th, 1926 born to two of the greatest parents he could imagine,...

Billie  Joe Nugent

Billie Joe Nugent

Mar 15, 2012

Billie Joe Nugent, age 76 and a resident of Kiln, died on Thursday, March 15, 2012, in Kiln. Arrangements are being handled by Riemann Family Funeral Home, 9113 Kiln Delisle Road in Pass Christian. For more information, please call (228)586-0510.

Filorina  "Freda" Oden

Filorina "Freda" Oden

Mar 13, 2012

Filorina ""Freda"" Truter Oden, age 87, of Gulfport, died on 3/13/12. RIEMANN FAMILY F.H., Gulfport, helped the family with cremation arrangements. To offer condolences or send tributes, please go to www.riemannfamily.com.

Rayford  Anthony Shiyou

Rayford Anthony Shiyou

Mar 13, 2012

Rayford Anthony Shiyou, age 60 and a resident of Diamondhead, died on Tuesday, March 13, 2012, in Diamondhead. Mr. Shiyou was a native and lifelong resident of Kiln. He served in the U.S. Army and was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Gulfport. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert & Aloise Shiyou; his brother, Calvin Shiyou...

Vesta  Phelps Cliburn

Vesta Phelps Cliburn

Mar 13, 2012

Vesta Phelps Cliburn, age 80, of Gulfport passed away March 13, 2012 in Gulfport.She was preceded in death by her husband, Tom H. Cliburn, Sr.; daughter, Bonnie Andersen; parents, Rev. Braxton Phelps and Myrtle Phelps; and siblings, Freddie Enroth, Dorothy Bigot, Gaynell Ealy, Elaine Phelps, and Carl Phelps.She is survived by her children, Kathy Hancock (Thomas), Lonnie Benefield (Steve), Beulah...

Frank  Victor Cirelli

Frank Victor Cirelli

Mar 13, 2012

Frank Victor Cirelli, age 80 and a resident of Gulfport, passed away on March 13, 2012. Riemann Family Funeral Home, 11280 Three Rivers Road in Gulfport, helped by providing cremation arrangements. For more information, please call (228)539-9800.

Carl  Elton Bass

Carl Elton Bass

Mar 12, 2012

Carl E. Bass, age 84, of Long Beach, Ms, was surrounded by family when he was called home to be with our Lord on March 12, 2012. Mr. Bass was born December 10, 1927 in Long Beach, MS to Mr. Lloyd Bass and Mrs. Artie B. Bass of Long Beach. He worked at J.C. Clower Furniture Company for twenty years,...

James  H. Carpenter

James H. Carpenter

Mar 11, 2012

James H. Carpenter, age 75, of Gulfport, passed away on Sunday, March 11, 2012, in Gulfport. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Geraldine Hathaway, and a sister, Mary Jo Carpenter. Survivors include his wife, Carol Carpenter, his childen, Donald James Carpenter, Cristin Gale Carpenter Rathman, and Cathy Renee Carpenter Hare, 4 siblings, John Andrew Carpenter, Frances...

Nicey  Graham Roberts

Nicey Graham Roberts

Mar 9, 2012

Nicey Graham Roberts, 91, passed away in Hattiesburg, MS, on March 9, 2012. A service will be held on March 13, 2012, at Evergreen Gardens in Gulfport, MS, at 12:00 Noon. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Rd., Gulfport, MS, is handling the arrangements. Service MAR 13. 12:00 PM Evergreen Gardens 28th Street Gulfport, MS, US, 39501 Interment Evergreen...

Pauline  Cothern Arcement

Pauline Cothern Arcement

Mar 9, 2012

Pauline Cothern Arcement, age 84, of Gulfport, passed away on Friday, March 9, 2012, in Ocean Springs.Mrs. Arcement was born in Drew, MS on January 1, 1928. She attended school in McComb, MS, and moved to Beaumont, TX. She has been a resident of the Coast for the last 20 years. She spent most of her elderly years making dresses...

Terri  Lynn Lucas

Terri Lynn Lucas

Mar 9, 2012

God saw you getting tired When a cure was not to be So he closed his arms around you And whispered, ""Come to me"". You didn't deserve what you went through And so he gave you rest, God's garden must be beautiful He only takes the best. And when I saw you sleeping So peaceful and free from pain, I...

Roy  Robert Patenotte

Roy Robert Patenotte

Mar 8, 2012

Roy Robert Patenotte, age 68, of Gulfport, MS, slipped away sweetly in his Theodore, AL home on Thursday, March 8, 2012 surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Patenotte was born on July 24, 1943 in Gulfport, MS. He contributed greatly to our youth through his work as a Guidance Counselor in the Jackson County School District. He was a member...

Tara  Rachel Philip

Tara Rachel Philip

Mar 8, 2012

Tara Rachel Philip, age 35, of Diamondhead, passed away on March 8, 2012. Arrangements are pending at RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 9113 Kiln Delisle Rd, Pass Christian.

Mary  E. Smith

Mary E. Smith

Mar 8, 2012

Mary E. Smith, age 71, of Biloxi passed away March 8, 2012 in Biloxi. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 274 Beauvoir Road, Biloxi in charge of arrangements. For more information, please call (228) 374-1188.

Rilla  Pauline Roper

Rilla Pauline Roper

Mar 7, 2012

Pauline Roper, 80 of L.B., died on 3-7, in Gpt. Arrangements handled by RIEMANN FMLY. F.H., 19130 Commission Rd. in L.B. (www.riemannfamily.com)

Sha  Marie Flannery

Sha Marie Flannery

Mar 7, 2012

Sha Marie Helton Flannery, age 46, of Long Beach, passed away on March 7, 2012 in Long Beach. She was preceded in death by her husband, Denis Francis Flannery. She is survived by her father and mother, Johnny R. Helton, Sr and Elsie ""Nell"" Palermo; four children, Kristopher Gaylord (Sabrina), Tiffany Nicole ""Nikki"" Flannery, Patrick Scot Pavlisick, all of Gulfport,...

Arbelle Elizabeth Parker Allbright

Arbelle Elizabeth Parker Allbright

Mar 7, 2012

Arbelle Elizabeth Parker Allbright, age 71, of Gulfport, passed away Wednesday, March 7, 2012 in Gulfport. Mrs. Allbright was preceded in death by her daughter, Viola Lynn ""Sissy"" Sharpe; her parents, George and Annie Parker; brothers, George and John Parker; and sisters, Annice Parker Poindexter and Ruby Liz Ortiz; Survivors include her son, Virgil Morse and his wife, Mary of...

Myrtle  Harvey Jordan

Myrtle Harvey Jordan

Mar 7, 2012

Myrtle Harvey Jordan, age 97, of Gulfport passed away on March 7, 2012 in Gulfport. She was preceded in death by her parents, James F. and Maybelle Harvey; her husband, Marvin Jordan; a daughter, Faye DiCrosta; and a son-in-Law, Tom Carvin. She is survived by her children, Jerry (Barbara) Jordan of North Carolina, Brenda (Gary) Skiff of Washington State, Rose...

Mabel  E. Dodez

Mabel E. Dodez

Mar 7, 2012

Mabel E. Dodez, age 95, of Port Allen, LA, formerly of Biloxi, passed away on March 7, 2012 in Port Allen, LA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Calvin Dodez. She is survived by her son, Roy Dodez (Vanessa) of Port Allen, LA; five grandchildren, Roy Dodez, Jr (Lisa), Shelley Dodez, Kimberly Guice (Nick), Brandy Clark and her...