OBITUARIES
John Walter "Buster" Oakes
Dec 6, 2010
John Walter ""Buster"" Oakes, 66, passed away Monday, December 6, 2010 in Biloxi. He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew Johnson Oakes, Sr. and Annie Ruth Oakes; brother, Andrew J. Oakes, Jr.; and son, Curtis H. McGee. He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Johnnie Sue Hill Oakes; son, Rev. John Carlton Oakes and wife...
Donald Fillingame
Dec 5, 2010
Donald W. Fillingame, Sr., 60, of Bay St. Louis passed away peacefully surrounded by his wife and children on December 5, 2010 at home. He was preceded in death his parents, Roddy, Sr. and Zelma Fillingame; and brothers, Roddy Fillingame, Jr., Thomas Fillingame, and Dee Goodrich. He is survived by his wife, Sylvia Anne Fillingame; children, Kim Noel, Katie Timby,...
Evelyn Marie Conteraz
Dec 5, 2010
Evelyn Marie (Hunter) Contreraz, of Gulfport, passed away on December 5, 2010, in Gulfport. Ms. Contreraz was born on July 29, 1938, in Philadelphia, PA to Lillian Catherine Kelly and Richard McDorall Hunter. She was of the Cherokee and Irish descent and was a member of Chickamaugan Cherokee of the Wolf Clan. She was a Long House Mother of Badger...
Felicia "Toots" Verdigets
Dec 5, 2010
Felicia ""Toots"" Verdigets, at the age of 90 received her angels' wings into heaven on December 5, 2010. ""Toots"", as she was so fondly called by those who knew and loved her was born in Long Beach, MS to Joseph and Mary Giuffria and grew up with seven loving and always comical brothers. She married the love of her life...
Richard Boyd Groat
Dec 4, 2010
Richard Boyd Groat, age 70, of Gulfport, died Saturday, Dec. 4, 2010 in Gulfport. Mr. Groat served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He worked as a draftsman in construction and he enjoyed BBQ's with his family. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alice Groat, and his parents, Boyd and Dorothy Groat. Survivors include his...
Jacqueline "Jackie" Rogers
Dec 4, 2010
Jacqueline ""Jackie"" Rogers, age 75, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at her home in Gulfport, on Saturday, December 4, 2010. Mrs. Rogers was preceded in death by her husband BUC Eugene Rogers, U.S. Navy Seabees, Ret.; 2 grandsons, Jason Haley and Jonathon Riley; and 2 brothers, Robert Mallett and Charles Weaver. She was adored by a large loving...
Odis "Buddy" Helms
Dec 4, 2010
Odis L. ""Buddy"" Helms was called home to the Lord on Saturday, December 4, 2010. Mr. Helms was born February 13, 1929 in Centre, AL. He was a resident of Gulfport, MS for 56 years. Mr. Helms retired from the U.S. Air Force after 21 years of service as an Air Traffic Controller. He later retired as a Civil Service...
Emelda Marie Cooper Thrasher
Dec 4, 2010
Emelda Marie Cooper Thrasher, age 73, of Gulfport, died Saturday, December 4, 2010 in Gulfport. Mrs. Thrasher was a lifelong resident of Gulfport and was a member and past-president of VFW Post 4526 Ladies Auxiliary. She enjoyed spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her son, Jimmy Ray Thrasher, her parents, Finnis Ewing Cooper and Sarah...
Charles Joseph Hemard
Dec 3, 2010
Charles Joseph Hemard died at his home on December 3, 2010 in Lumberton, Mississippi. Mr. Hemard, 69, was born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana and lived in south Mississippi for the past 33 years including 26 years in Hattiesburg and more recently retired in Lumberton, MS for the past 8 years. He worked at Amerada Hess refinery in Purvis...
Rita Zell
Dec 2, 2010
Rita Zell, age 90, of Biloxi, passed away on Thursday, December 2, 2010, in Biloxi. Arrangements by RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 274 Beauvoir Rd., Biloxi.
Alma Dedeaux Long
Dec 2, 2010
Alma Dedeaux Long, 88, of Gulfport passed away Thursday, December 2, 2010 in Gulfport. She was preceded in death by her father, Loren Dedeaux; mother, Cora Cummins Dedeaux; brothers, Warren, Ray, Curtis, Jack, and Nary Dedeaux. Alma is survived by her sisters, Doris Heebe, Naomi Herren, and Mildred Stewart; children, Sylvia Bosma, Reuben Byrd, Jr., and William Windham; grandchildren, Kenneth...
Nancy Dial
Dec 2, 2010
Nancy Dial, age 59, resident of Gulfport, passed away on Thursday, December 2, 2010, in Mobile. Mrs. Dial was a member of Gateway United Methodist Church and was active in the Girl Scouts. She worked at Lyman Elementary for almost 20 years. She liked to do crafts in her spare time. She is survived by her husband of 40 years,...
Jimmie Ordoyne
Dec 2, 2010
Mr. Jimmie Ordoyne, age 64, lifelong resident of Thibodaux, LA, passed away on Thursday, December 2, 2010, in Biloxi, MS. Mr. Ordoyne was born in Thibodaux to Adam and Vivian Dempster Ordoyne. He served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Among other medals earned, he received the Purple Heart and Vietnam Service Medal with 2...
Daniel W. Moore
Dec 2, 2010
Daniel W. Moore, U.S. Navy, Retired, age 52 and a resident of Long Beach, passed away on Thursday, December 2, 2010, in Baghdad, Iraq. Mr. Moore retired from the United States Navy and served during Operation Desert Storm. He also served in Kosovo and was currently doing logistic work for KVR in Iraq. He enjoyed fishing, entertaining with friends, music,...
Catherine Byrnes
Dec 1, 2010
Catherine Byrnes, 64, of Gulfport passed away December 1, 2010. She was shipped to North Dallas Funeral Home to be interred at Oaklawn Cemetery, Dallas. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Rd, handled local arrangements. For more information please call (228) 539-9800.
Elisa Pearce
Nov 30, 2010
Elisa Pearce, age 72, of Lumberton, MS, passed away on November 30, 2010 in Lumberton. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jacob Pearce; her parents, Erwin and Marguerite Jochen; a brother, Sonny Jochen; and a grandson, Neil Pates. She is survived by her daughter, Tina Pates of Sandersville, MS; a son, Jake Pearce and his wife, Judy, of...
Wayne Robert Wooley
Nov 28, 2010
Wayne Robert Wooley, age 72, passed away at home on Sunday, November 28, 2010. He was a native of Concord, New Hampshire and lived on the Gulf Coast since 1997. Wayne was an avid golfer, puzzleteir, artist, member of the Southern Miss Gulf Coast Chorale, and was a devoted husband, father & grandfather. Mr. Wooley is preceded in death by...
Sheryl L. Craft
Nov 27, 2010
Sheryl L. Craft, age 48 and a resident of Gulfport, died on Saturday, November, 27, 2010 in Gulfport. She was devoted to her husband and loved him and her children unconditionally. She spent her entire adult life giving to her family and even through her illness and death she attempted to protect us from the pain of loss. She is...
Kenneth Joseph Figgemeier
Nov 27, 2010
Kenneth J. Figgemeier, of Gulfport, passed away on Saturday, November 27, 2010. Mr. Figgemeier proudly served his country in the United States Navy, and has since had a long career as a transportation manager in the Pulp and Paper Industry. He was preceded in death by his wife of 38 years, Helen Buxton; and one step-grandchild. He is survived by...
Henry "Hank" Rodrique
Nov 27, 2010
Mr. Henry J. ""Hank"" Rodrique, age 85, of Doss, TX, formerlly of Pass Christian, died Saturday, November 27, 2010 in Fredericksburg, TX. Mr. Rodrique was a native of Port Arthur, TX and was a Magna Cum Laude graduate of the Univ. of Texas with a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering. He served his country in WWII as an Army Air...
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