OBITUARIES

Betty  L. Yates

Betty L. Yates

May 5, 2011

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. II Timothy 4:7 Betty L. Yates, age 61, of Saucier, passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2011. Betty was a resident of the coast more than 35 years and she worked as a hairdresser and a homemaker before entering MGCCC where she graduated with...

Barbara  M. Tice

Barbara M. Tice

May 4, 2011

Barbara M. Tice, of Gulfport, passed away May 4, 2011, in Gulfport. Ms. Tice was sent from RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Gulfport, to Seamon Wilsey Funeral Home, Saugerties, NY.

Sean McClain

Sean McClain

May 4, 2011

Sean McClain, 35, of Long Beach died May 4, 2011. Mr. McClain was sent from RIEMANN FAMILY FH, Long Beach to Dawson and Wikoff Funeral Home, Decatur, IL for services.

Manuel  Lee Baird

Manuel Lee Baird

May 4, 2011

Manuel Lee Baird, 71, of Gulfport died May 4, 2011. Mr. Baird was sent from RIEMANN FAMILY FH, Gulfport to Morris Baker Funeral Home, Johnson City, TN for services.

Elton  "EJ" Williams

Elton "EJ" Williams

May 4, 2011

Elton ""EJ"" Williams, 82, of Gulfport passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2011 in Gulfport. EJ was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, and a member of the Knights of Columbus. He was also a member of the Local 568 Pipefitters Union in Gulfport. He coached Women's Slow Pitch Softball from 1972 to 1981. He enjoyed dancing playing golf, and...

James  Earl Gilbert

James Earl Gilbert

May 4, 2011

James Earl Gilbert passed away at home on May 4, 2011 at the age of 53. James was born in Shaw, MS and grew up in Greenville, MS. In 1980 he moved to the Gulf Coast where he owned Home Maintenance of Diamondhead for almost 30 years. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and had a love for classic...

Romar Joseph "RJ" ""Buddy"" Cuevas

Romar Joseph "RJ" ""Buddy"" Cuevas

May 3, 2011

Romar Joseph ""RJ"" ""Buddy"" Cuevas, Jr., 69, lifelong resident of Gulfport, MS ended his earthly journey Tuesday, May 3, 2011. He was born November 18, 1941. He was owner and operator of Orange Grove Refrigeration for many years. Buddy loved playing the guitar, fishing, and cooking with friends and family. He was an inspiration to his grandchildren. Buddy was preceded...

Robert  W. Barnes

Robert W. Barnes

May 3, 2011

Robert W. Barnes, age 45, of D'Iberville, passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2011 Robert was born on September 9, 1965 in Rapid City, South Dakota and was of the Protestant faith. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was currently employed as a plumber with ""Seabee"" Center of Gulfport and was the owner of RB Plumbing with his...

Rodney  L. Mansfield

Rodney L. Mansfield

May 3, 2011

Rodney L. ""Bud"" Mansfield, age 72, of Pascagoula, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 3, 2011. ""Bud"" was a life long resident of the coast and was a 1956 graduate of Moss Point High School, a graduate of Perkinston Junior College, and a graduate of Mississippi State University. He was employed as a Computer Engineer over 40 years at Ingalls...

Martha  Sue Grimes

Martha Sue Grimes

May 2, 2011

Mrs. Martha Sue Grimes, age 77, resident of Gulfport, passed away on Monday, May 2, 2011, after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Grimes was born in Columbus, GA to Jesse J. and Meacy Fincher Morgan. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She was an animal lover and enjoyed gardening. She will be remembered...

Guida  Thomas Lloyd

Guida Thomas Lloyd

May 2, 2011

Guida Thomas Lloyd, age 92, passed away on Monday, May 2, 2011. Ms. Lloyd was born October 22, 1918 in Biloxi, MS. She was the daughter of Mark Thomas, Sr. and Guida Karlson Thomas. She was the beloved wife of John B. Lloyd for 61 years. She was preceded in death by her husband ; parents; brothers, Mark Thomas, Jr.,...

Elvin Dykes

Elvin Dykes

May 2, 2011

Mr. Elvin Dykes, age 72, resident of Saucier, passed away on Monday, May 2, 2011. Mr. Dykes was born in Franklinton, LA to Curtis James Dykes and Ershley Cowart Dykes Odom. He served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Navy and was a retired electrician from the Philips Plant. He and and wife lived in numerous...

Doris  M. Seibel

Doris M. Seibel

May 2, 2011

Doris M. Seibel, age 90, of Slidell, died on May 2, 2011. Burial on May 6, 2011 at Noon at Greenwood Mausoleum, New Orleans. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Pass Christian is in charge.

Lois  A. Switzer

Lois A. Switzer

May 1, 2011

Lois A. Switzer, age 94, of Gulfport, died Friday 5/1/11 in Florence, AL. Lois was displaced by Katrina and lived in Florence AL, in assisted living and nursing home care for the last four years. Prior to 2005 she was a lifelong resident of Harrison County, She was a longtime member of Grace Memorial Baptist Church. She was preceded in...

Virginia  D. Gill

Virginia D. Gill

May 1, 2011

Virginia D. Gill, age 79, formerly of Biloxi and Diamondhead, passed away Sunday, May 1, 2011 in Nashville, TN. Mrs. Gill had been a resident of Nashville, TN since 2005 where she was an active member of The Vultee Church of Christ. She did volunteer work for Churches of Christ Disaster Relief in Nashville. She was preceded in death by...

Carolyn  Slade Hill

Carolyn Slade Hill

May 1, 2011

Carolyn Slade Hill, age 64, a resident of Johns Creek, Georgia, passed away at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport, MS, on May 1, 2011, of stroke complications. Mrs. Hill was born on April 24, 1947, in Gulfport, and was married to Gayle Hill. She was preceded in death by her mother, Nellie Slade and father, Preston Slade. Mrs. Hill is survived...

William  Keith Pell

William Keith Pell

May 1, 2011

William Keith Pell, age 57 and a resident of Saucier, died on Sunday, May 1, 2011, in Saucier. Funeral arrangements were handled by the Riemann Family Funeral Home, 11280 Three Rivers Road in Gulfport. For more information, please call (228)539-9800.

Sam  J. Surian

Sam J. Surian

Apr 30, 2011

Sam Joseph Surian of Woolmarket, passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2011, he was 86 years old. Mr. Surian was born in Biloxi and raised on Cedar Street. He attended St. Michael School on Point Cadet and worked for Kuluz brothers' seafood before joining the Navy in January 1942. He was a World War II veteran. He spent time in...

Cynthia  Enroth Gibeault

Cynthia Enroth Gibeault

Apr 30, 2011

Mrs. Cynthia ""Cyndi"" Enroth Gibeault, age 56, resident of Pass Christian, went to be with her Lord after a courageous five year battle with cancer on Saturday, April 30, 2011. Cyndi was born in Gulfport and was a lifelong resident of Harrison County. She was a member of Grace Chapel Church on Landon Road where she was very active. She...

Sherry  Darlene Cruz

Sherry Darlene Cruz

Apr 30, 2011

Sherry Darlene Cruz was born in Connersville Pennsylvania September 1, 1950, and has resided in Mississippi for the last 22 years. Sherry passed with her family by her side on April 30th 2011. Sherry is survived by her siblings, Bobbie and Alex Russel, Cindy Nutt, Eddy & Charlene Papke, Jimmy & Karen Papke, and her husband, Ricardo Cruz. She is...