OBITUARIES

Henry Payne "Pat" Shavers

Henry Payne "Pat" Shavers

Feb 5, 2011

Henry ""Pat"" Payne Shavers, age 76 and a resident of Saucier, died on Saturday, February 5, 2011, in Gulfport. Mr. Shavers was a native and lifelong resident of Saucier. He served in the US Navy for ten years. He was a devoted husband and father. Mr. Shavers is preceded in death by his son, Tim Shavers; his parents, David &...

Tim Popely

Tim Popely

Feb 5, 2011

Tim Popely, age 32 of Gulfport, died on Saturday, February 5, 2011, in Gulfport. Tim was employed with Hanmore Brothers Construction in Gulfport, and enjoyed watching movies at home. Tim enjoyed taking care of the people in his life, and when his best friends had financial difficulties, Tim was there, no questions asked. He helped them in all supportive ways....

Claudie  P. DePew

Claudie P. DePew

Feb 5, 2011

Claudie P. DePew, age 64, of Gulfport, passed away on February 5, 2011 in Gulfport. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Edward W. DePew of Gulfport; her children, Richard DePew, Anthony DePew, and Connie Boyd; six grandchildren; and one great granddaughter. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. A visitation will be held on...

Joseph Balanovich

Joseph Balanovich

Feb 4, 2011

Joseph C. Balanovich, Jr, age 65, of Pass Christian, passed away on February 4, 2011 in Ocean Springs. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph C. Balanovich, Sr and Gladys Balanovich. He is survived by his wife, Dao Balanovich of Pass Christian; three children, Joseph C. Balanovich, III (Christine), Moran Balanovich, and Diane Balanovich; three grandchildren, Anna, Elizabeth,...

Gary  Edward Vestal

Gary Edward Vestal

Feb 4, 2011

Gary E. Vestal, 64, of Long Beach died 2/4/2011. Graveside, 12:30pm, Monday, 2/14/11 at Biloxi National Cemetery. Arrangements by RIEMANN FAMILY F.H., Long Beach. Interment Biloxi National Cemetery 400 Veterans Avenue Biloxi, MS, 39531

Richard Dixon

Richard Dixon

Feb 4, 2011

Richard Dixon, age 73, of Gulfport, passed away on February 4, 2011, in Gulfport. Arrangements by RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Commission Rd., Long Beach.

Jack  Earl Kisner

Jack Earl Kisner

Feb 4, 2011

Jack Earl Kisner, age 73, of Ocean Springs, passed away on February 4, 2011 in Ocean Springs, MS. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl Kisner and Thelma Diaz Kisner; and two sisters, Marie Theresa Kisner and Betty Lou Bobinger. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Olivia Kuljis Kisner of Ocean Springs; three children,...

Edward  Eugene Shelton

Edward Eugene Shelton

Feb 4, 2011

Mr. Edward Eugene Shelton, age 71, resident of Biloxi, passed away on Friday, February 4, 2011. Mr. Shelton was born in Richlands, VA to Troy and Eleanor Shelton. He was a heavy equipment operator. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Robert Shelton; sister, Shady Gayheart; grandson, Shannon Malott. He is survived by his sisters, Janie (Clifford) Church...

Peggy  Ann Fitzgerald

Peggy Ann Fitzgerald

Feb 3, 2011

Peggy Ann Fitzgerald, age 78, of Gulfport, passed away Thursday, February 3, 2011. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and retired from Keesler AFB after 30 years of civil service. Peggy joined the Loyal Order of the Moose in 1980 and was a member of the D'Iberville Lodge #332. Peggy's passion was the Moose Lodge and its...

Marvin  George Fulton

Marvin George Fulton

Feb 3, 2011

Marvin George Fulton, age 86, passed away peacefully in the presence of his wife of 63 years, Hessie Sullivan Fulton, and family on Thursday, February 3, 2011, in Wiggins, Mississippi. Born on March 31, 1924, in Preston, Marvin was a long-time resident of Saucier and formerly of Ocean Springs. A member of McHenry First Baptist Church, he was formerly a...

Robert  E. Carlisle

Robert E. Carlisle

Feb 3, 2011

Robert E. ""Bob"" Carlisle, age 69, of Mobile, AL, passed away Thursday, February 3, 2011 in Biloxi, MS. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Robert M. Carlisle and Omie Dale Carlisle. He is survived by the mother of his children, Donna Carlisle; four children, Rhonda Copeland (Jody) of Theodore, AL, Daniel Carlisle (Darlene) of Gulf Shores, AL, Tonia...

Ricky Castiglia

Ricky Castiglia

Feb 2, 2011

Ricky Castiglia, 51 of L.B., died on 02-02-11, in Gpt. Service on Sat. 2-5-11, at 11am at RIEMANN FAMILY F.H., 19130 Commission Road in L.B., visit 1hr. prior. Service FEB 5. 11:00 AM Riemann Family Funeral Home - Long Beach 19130 Commission Road Long Beach, MS, US, 39560 http://www.riemannfamily.com

Ruby Lee "Pate" Herron Qualls

Ruby Lee "Pate" Herron Qualls

Feb 2, 2011

Ruby Lee Herron (Pate) Qualls went home to be with the lord on February 2, 2011, in Gulfport. Paul wrote in 2 Corinthians 5:8, ""We may have confidence that to absent from the body is to be present with the Lord"". We know that today mother has joined the family circle at the throne of our Lord and is singing...

Charles  Clifford Cordray

Charles Clifford Cordray

Feb 1, 2011

Charles Cordray, 77, of Pass Christian, MS passed away Tuesday, February 1, 2011 in Gulfport. Charles was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather. He is preceded in death by his wife, Rosie Cordray and son, Charles Cordray, Jr. Survivors include his children, Evelyn Valdez, Vickie Tovar, Sabrinia Newton, James Cordray, Jackie Rogers, and Penny Lassabe; and numerous grandchildren and great...

Mamie Thomas

Mamie Thomas

Jan 31, 2011

Mamie Thomas, age 81, of Pass Christian, passed away on January 31, 2011. Ms. Thomas was sent from the RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Gulfport, to Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe, LA.

Agnes  Fayard Bourn

Agnes Fayard Bourn

Jan 31, 2011

Agnes Fayard Bourn, age 88 and a resident of Bay St. Louis, died on Monday, January 31, 2011, in Bay St. Louis. Mrs. Bourn was a native and lifelong resident of Bay St. Louis and a member of the Catholic faith. She was a loving and caring mother and grandmother. She is preceded in death by her parents, Asa &...

Bessie  Mae Currie

Bessie Mae Currie

Jan 30, 2011

Mrs. Bessie Mae Hocutt Currie, age 80, of Gulfport, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Sunday, January 30, 2011. Mrs. Currie was born in Lexington, MS to Frank Earnest and Jessie Mary Perry Hocutt. Mr. & Mrs. Currie began their life together in 1949 and moved to Gulfport where they started building their construction & rental business. They...

MSGT Edward R. Ohm

MSGT Edward R. Ohm

Jan 30, 2011

MSGT Edward R. Ohm, Jr, U.S. Air Force Retired, age 71, of Gulfport, passed away Sunday, January 30, 2011 in Gulfport. Mr. Ohm was a native of Washington, DC and was a graduate of Anacostia High School. He later eneterd the U.S. Air Force and retired at Keesler Air Force Base after 23 years of service as a Master Sergeant....

Harry Schermer

Harry Schermer

Jan 30, 2011

Harry Schermer, age 67, died Sunday, January 30, 2011 under the care of Odyssey Hospice in Gulfport, MS, after a battle with cancer. Mr. Schermer was a 4 year veteran of the United States Air Force. He was preceded in death by his brother, Dick Schermer, brother-in-law, Larry Zolman and his parents, Gerry and Ella Schermer, all of Zeeland, Michigan....

Leah Herring

Leah Herring

Jan 30, 2011

Leah Herring, age 51, of Biloxi, passed away on January 30, 2011 in Ocean Springs. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Pat Wheeler. She is survived by her husband, Andy Herring of Biloxi, her children, Drew Herring and Taylor Herring, both of Biloxi; and her siblings, David Wheeler (Darlene) of Stone County, MS, Teresa Roullier (Harry),...