OBITUARIES
Jennifer Lee Holmes
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...
James Vernon Brabham
Mar 5, 2011
James Vernon Brabham, age 69, passed away in Gulfport on Saturday, March 5, 2011. He was born on March 4, 1942, in McComb, MS, and was a resident of Pass Christian after Hurricane Katrina destroyed his home in Long Beach. He was a graduate of McComb High School and attended The University of Mississippi. Before moving to the Coast in...
Margaret Mary Fester
Mar 5, 2011
Margaret Mary Fester, age 74, of Biloxi, passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2011 in Gulfport. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Fester; a son Robert Fester; brother William Russell; a great grandson Christopher Herrman; and her parents James Russell and Mamie Azzara Russell. She is survived by her four children, William Fester (Jeannette) of Latimer, Robert...
James "Steve" Suber
Mar 4, 2011
James ""Steve"" Suber, age 54, of Pensacola, formerly of Long Beach and Hattiesburg, passed away on March 4, 2011 in Pensacola. He was preceded in death by his brother, Russell Glenn Suber; and his grandparents, M/M Spike Ricketts and Mrs Virgie Suber and Robert Suber. He is survived by his parents, Donald Suber and his wife, Pat, of Hattiesburg, and...
Darlene Funk Johnson
Mar 4, 2011
Darlene Funk Johnson, age 53 of Gulfport, passed away on Friday, March 4, 2011. Darlene was a longtime resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast and was a member of the Family Worship Center. She is preceded in death by her father, Jerry W. Funk, Sr., and her brother, Arnold (Skip) Funk. Darlene is survived by her mother, Earline (Nean) Funk;...
Charles Elton Fayard
Mar 4, 2011
Charles Elton Fayard, Sr, age 51, of Gulfport, passed away on Friday, March 4, 2011, at the Franklin County Hospital. He is survived by his son, Charles Elton Fayard, Jr.; his parents,William E. Fayard, Sr. and Ruth Dyer; his brother, Billy Fayard; his sister, Brenda Fayard; and his fiance' and caregiver, Sybil Benefield. The funeral service will be held on...
Brigitte Elizabeth Battles
Mar 4, 2011
Brigitte Elizabeth Battles, age 77 and a resident of Gulfport, died on Friday, March 4, 2011, in Gulfport. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, March 9, 2011, at 11:00am at Finley Cemetery on Highway 53 in Harrison County. The Riemann Family Funeral Home, 11280 Three Rivers Road in Gulfport is in charge of arrangements. For more information, please...
Michael Clark Chambers
Mar 4, 2011
Michael Clark Chambers, of Ocean Springs, died 3/4/2011. He was shipped to Mulhearn's Funeral Home in Monroe, La from RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Gulfport.
James "Jim" Roberson
Mar 4, 2011
James ""Jim"" Tunny Roberson, age 84, passed away on March 4, 2011, at his residence in Gulfport. Mr. Roberson was a resident of Gulfport for 53 years. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy, where he served during WWII and received the Victory Ribbon and the European African Middle Eastern Area Campaign Ribbon. He was a member...
Alvin Barnes
Mar 4, 2011
MSgt Alvin Barnes, Ret, U.S. Air Force, age 78, of Biloxi, Passed away on March 4, 2011 in Biloxi. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Slone Barnes, Sr and Hattie O. Barnes; a brother, Robert Barnes, Jr; and a daughter, Kathy Jean Barnes. He is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Helen Pitts Barnes of...
Ferd Lionel Moyse
Mar 3, 2011
Ferd Lionel Moyse, Jr. died at his home in Gulfport, Mississippi on March 4, 2011. Mr. Moyse was born in Greenville, Mississippi on July 12, 1919. He attended Greenville schools and graduated from Louisiana State University in 1941. Following graduation, he entered military service and served with the 87th Armored Field Artillery in Panama and Europe. While in Europe he...
John Alexander DeMetz
Mar 3, 2011
John Alexander DeMetz, Jr., 73, of Pass Christian, MS, died March 3, 2011, at San Antonio Community Hospital near the home of his brother in Alta Loma, CA. John was born in Mobile, Alabama on February 18, 1938, to Ouida (Cragin) and John Alexander DeMetz. He attended Pass Christian High School and remained with his parents until their deaths. He...
Geraldine Crenshaw "Jerri" Johnson
Mar 3, 2011
Geraldine ""Jerri"" Johnson, age 74, of d'Iberville passed away March 3, 2011 due to congestive heart failure. She is survived by her loving family, her husband of 53 years, Lee Johnson, daughters, Janet Burgess (Rick) of Long Beach and Linda Burns (Dan) of Appleton, WI. Three grandchildren, Allison Burgess of Mobile, AL, Page Fortier of Milwaukee, WI and Parker Fortier...
Helen Dayton Matlick
Mar 3, 2011
Helen Dayton Matlick, age 96 and a resident of Pass Christian, passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2011, in Gulfport. Helen lived and raised her family in Louisville, Kentucky, where her husband had a publishing company. There she celebrated a love of life through gardening, refinishing furniture, and cards, especially bridge. She attended the University of Louisville from which, in...
Troy Morgan
Mar 2, 2011
Troy J.D. Morgan a resident of Ramsey Springs, Miss passed away on March 2, 2011 in Gulfport, Mississippi after an extended illness. Troy was born in Shreveport, LA on May 2, 1946 and was preceded in death by his parents, Troy and Eloise Morgan. He is survived by his wife, Val Morgan, children Christine Ackley of Colorado, Sonya (Bruce) Kortens...
Robert Adam James
Mar 1, 2011
Robert Adam James, age 57 and a resident of Gulfport, passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2011, in Gulfport. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Monday, March 7, 2011, at 12:30pm at the Riemann Family Funeral Home, 11213 Highway 49 North in Gulfport, where family and friends may visit two hours prior to the service. Interment will...
Sarah H. Brooks
Feb 28, 2011
Sarah H. Steinwinder Brooks departed this world on 28 February 2011. She was a long time resident of the Gulf Coast. After graduating high school in Meridian, she worked for the Air Force at Selfridge AFB, Mich. She later moved to the Gulf Coast where she eventually retired from the Civil Service. She was an active member of the First...
Harry W. Mason
Feb 28, 2011
Harry W. Mason, Sr. age 87, of Gulfport, passed away on February 28, 2011, in Gulfport. Mr. Mason was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in WWII. He was a member of Company A 2nd Armored Division-Hell on Wheels. He served in campaigns of North Africa, Ardennes, Rhineland, Central Europe, Normandy, Northern France, Sicily, and Battle of the...
Samuel J. "Sammy" Cuevas
Feb 28, 2011
Samuel J. ""Sammy"" Cuevas, Sr., age 64, of Kiln, passed away on February 28, 2011, in Gulfport. Mr. Cuevas graduated from Hancock North Central in 1964. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Dedeaux Community, Knights of Columbus, and Southern Musicians Association. He was the founder of Sammy Cuevas and the Entertainers and was employed with Ingalls Shipbuilding....
Deborah Dow
Feb 27, 2011
Deborah Dow, 60, passed away Sunday, February 27, 2011 in Gulfport. She was sent from RIEMANN FAMILY FH, Gulfport to St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home, Chalmette, LA. for services. For more information on services, please call St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home at (504) 279-6376.
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