OBITUARIES

Mar 12, 2011

Betty Mae Pecoul Taylor, age 78, of Gulfport, passed away Saturday, March 12, 2011, in Gulfport. Betty Mae was born in Mississippi City and remained a lifelong resident of Gulfport. She was retired from Hancock Bank and was a member of St. James Catholic Church where she was an active member of the Altar Society. Betty Mae enjoyed watching football,...

Mar 11, 2011

Mar 11, 2011

Dorothy Dell Bruce, age 86, died March 11, 2011. She was born in Inverness, MS February 8, 1925. She attended school in Greenville, MS where she began her career as a Medical Records Librarian. She moved to Biloxi, MS in 1958 where she worked for several medical facilities along the Gulf Coast. She was a member of the Order of...

Mar 11, 2011

Catherine Ladner Mauffray, age 84, of Long Beach, passed away on Friday, March 11, 2011. Mrs. Mauffray was a long-time resident of Long Beach and attended Riverside Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charleston and Elizabeth Ladner; infant son, Cyril Joseph Mauffray; brother, Vernon Ladner; and sister, Marion Perniciaro. Survivors include her husband of 65 years,...

Mar 9, 2011

James ""Jim"" Lawrence Stephens, age 56, of Long Beach, died Wednesday, March 9, 2011 after a long battle of heart and kidney disease. Jim was born August 12, 1954 in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. He was preceded in death by his father, Henry Alvin Stephens; mother, Emma June Sharp Stephens; and brothers, Lyle and Walter. He is survived by his sister, Barbara...

Mar 9, 2011

Mrs. Barbara Rogers ""Babs"" Sherman, age 72, resident of Long Beach, passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2011. Mrs. Sherman was born in Mobile, AL, and was a lifelong Coast resident. As her grandson said, ""She was a good mother and grandmother."" She was preceded in death by her parents, Fonnie and Helen Golden. She is survived by her children,...

Mar 9, 2011

On Wednesday, March 9, 2011, SSGT Albert Lee ""Jack"" ""Sarge"" Birchwell, U.S. Army, Ret. passed away in Gulfport. Please join us in celebrating his new eternal life with a visitation on Friday, March 11 from 6 - 8 pm at Gulf Coast Free Will Baptist Church, 13040 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport, MS 39503. The funeral service will be held on...

Mar 9, 2011

Victor Hand Williamson, age 90, of Hurley, was born on April 16, 1920 in Union, MS and passed away on March 9, 2011, in Biloxi. Mr. Williamson was a member of Hurley Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the United States Army and served during WWII. He received a military cross from the UDC, played at the New Orleans...

Mar 8, 2011

Mr. Kevin C. ""Wildman"" Ladner, age 46, resident of Pass Christian, was taken home by his Lord on Tuesday, March 8, 2011. Mr. Ladner was born in Gulfport to Hubert Joseph and Carol Lynn Allen Ladner. He was a self employed landscaper who loved the outdoors. He was a simple man that enjoyed the small things in life like hunting,...

Mar 7, 2011

Wanda Ruth Ragle, 83, of Denton, Texas, passed peacefully from this earth on March 7, 2011. Wanda was born January 16, 1928 in Jacksonville, Texas, the second child of the late Rodney W. McKeown and Ruth (Pirkle) McKeown. After spending most of her childhood in Jacksonville, the family moved to Grandview, Texas, where she graduated from High School in 1945,...

Mar 7, 2011

Samuel Hilton, 78, of Pass Christian passed away March 7, 2011. Arrangements are pending at RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Commission Rd., Long Beach. For more information, please call 228-539-9800.

Mar 6, 2011

Paul Raymond Barker, age 62, passed away 3/6/11 in Ocean Springs. Mr. Barker will have no services at this time. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Gulfport, is in charge of arrangements.

Mar 6, 2011

Monroe C. Cliburn, age 84, of Gulfport, passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2011 at the Biloxi Veterans Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents, F.A. Pecoul and Eldora Pecoul; his father, Monroe Cliburn; and a sister, Lucy Dessommes. He is survived by his sisters, Catherine (Wayne) Davis, Betty Taylor, and Martha (Raymond) Sinopoli; her brothers, F.A. (Linda)...

Mar 6, 2011

Ronald William Foerg, age 64 and a resident of Ocean Springs, died Sunday, March 6, 2011 in Pascagoula, MS. A Graveside Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, March 11, 2011 at Biloxi National Cemetery. Service MAR 11. 10:00 AM Biloxi National Cemetery 400 Veterans Avenue Biloxi, MS, US, 39531 Interment Biloxi National Cemetery 400 Veterans Avenue Biloxi,...

Mar 6, 2011

Benny Jerome McCollister, age 70, passed away on March 6, 2011, in Bay St. Louis, MS. He was born in Gulfport, MS and was a resident of Metairie, LA and Bay St. Louis, MS. He honorably served in the United States Marine Corps and was a former manager in the oil and gas field for 35 years. He worked in...

Mar 6, 2011

Harry Murphy, age 66, of Gulfport, died 3/6/2011 in Gpt. Arrangements are pending with RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport.

Mar 6, 2011

Wanda Nell Speed Simmons, age 73, of Gulfport, passed away Sunday, March 6, 2011, in Gulfport. Mrs. Simmons was preceded in death by her parents, Conley and Maggie Speed; her daughter, Diane Breland; daughter-in-law, Kim Parker Renfroe; two brothers, Bud Speed and Gary Speed. She is survived by her husband of 32 years, Harvey G. Simmons of Gulfport; daughter, Selina...

Mar 5, 2011

Wanda Lee Day Newman, age 83, passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2011, in Gulfport. Mrs. Newman was born in Bond, MS and had been a longtime resident of the Coast. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and loyal friend to all who knew her. Mrs. Newman is preceded in death by her husband, James D. Newman; her parents,...

Mar 5, 2011

Samuel Giglio, III, age 58, of Slidell, died 3/5/11. Mr. Giglio was sent from RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Pass Christian, to St. Bernard Memorial Gardens, Chalmatte, LA

Mar 5, 2011

Jennifer Lee Holmes, age 41, of Long Beach, passed away Saturday, March 5, 2011, in Houston, TX. She was a resident of DeKalb, IL until moving to the coast in 1998. She enjoyed outdoors, especially her garden, and she was a staunch supporter of her sons athletic and band programs. Jennifer remained strong throughout her illness, staying positive and keeping...