OBITUARIES

Jackie  "Jack" Bassinger

Jackie "Jack" Bassinger

Jun 11, 2011

Jackie ""Jack"" Bassinger, Jr, age 51, of Gulfport, passed away on June 11, 2011 in Gulfport. He is survived by his wife, Dale Bassinger; three sons, Gerald Bassinger (Kristy), Michael Bassinger, and Jeremy Bassinger; a daughter, Amanda Thacker (David); four sisters; and seven grandchildren. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 15, 2011 from 9:30 AM until 10:30 AM...

Frank Lee "Buddy" Moran

Frank Lee "Buddy" Moran

Jun 10, 2011

Mr. FrankLee ""Buddy"" Moran, age 81, resident of Gulfport, passed away on Friday, June 10, 2011, at home with his family by his side. Mr. Moran was born in Harrison County to Franklin and Viola Cuevas Moran. He was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church in Lizana and worked at Indal Aluminum for 38 years before retirement. He enjoyed...

Shirley Ann Gardner Demo

Shirley Ann Gardner Demo

Jun 10, 2011

Shirley Gardner Demo, age 72, of Biloxi, MS, passed away June 10, 2011. She was born January 6, 1939, to Gladys and J.W. Gardner in Flora, MS. Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, Gladys and J.W. Gardner; her stepfather, Price Lewis; former husband, Thomas Demo, Jr.; her brother, ""Doc"" Gardner (Dot); two sisters, Gladys Winans (Bill) and Sarah...

Thelma  Barnes Weeks

Thelma Barnes Weeks

Jun 9, 2011

Thelma Barnes Weeks, age 77, born in Prentiss County Mississippi passed away in Gulfport on Thursday, June 9, 2011. Mrs. Weeks was born to Autie and Bertha Hutchens in 1933. She attended Wheeler High School and then graduated from St. Joseph Hospital School of Nursing in 1957. She furthered her education at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and received...

Rachel Estelle "Smith" Williams

Rachel Estelle "Smith" Williams

Jun 9, 2011

Rachel Estelle (Smith) Williams of Gulfport, MS passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2011, at the age of 70. Rachel was born in Booneville, MS and lived in California and Texas before moving to Gulfport in 1981 with her family. Rachel shared a special relationship with her family, many of whom have been by her side providing her love and...

Kermit  J. Ladner

Kermit J. Ladner

Jun 9, 2011

Mr. Kermit Joseph Ladner, age 64, resident of the Dedeaux Community, passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2011. Mr. Ladner was born to Ollis and Gracie Cuevas Ladner in the Dedeaux Community in 1947, where he lived his whole life. He retired from Northrup Grumman Ship Systems after 38 years as a sheet metal mechanic. One of his biggest accomplishments...

Kenny Eastep

Kenny Eastep

Jun 8, 2011

Mr. Kenny Eastep, age 43, of Long Beach, passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2011. Mr. Eastep was born in Columbia, TN. He was always aware of people in need and went to great measures to help them. He was a mentor for youth in the state working through Camp Shelby in Hattiesburg, MS. He worked for Fagan Trucking out...

Barbara Carlstrom

Barbara Carlstrom

Jun 8, 2011

Barbara Carlstrom, age 77, of Long beach, passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2011, in Long Beach. She was employed at the SeaBee Base as a librarian, spending time with her children, traveling, knitting, and reading. She was preceded in death by her husband, Danny Carlstrom. Survivors include her son, Brian Everhart and her daughter, Jill Bailey, several grandchildren, great-grandchildren,and...

Loye  Maxwell Russell

Loye Maxwell Russell

Jun 8, 2011

MSgt. Loye Maxwell Russell, U.S. Air Force, retired, age 73, resident of Ocean Springs, passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2011. Mr. Russell was born in Gadsden, AL to Howard J. and Nina Alewine Russell. He retired from the U.S. Air Force after 20 years of service. After military retirement, he worked for Litton Data Systems and then retired from...

William M. "Billy" Smith

William M. "Billy" Smith

Jun 8, 2011

William M. ""Billy"" Smith, age 70, of Gulfport, passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2011. Mr. Smith was born in Bay St. Louis to Porter and Florence Eley Smith. He was a drywall finisher by trade and was a member of First Free Church of God on Three Rivers Road. He enjoyed gardening and was a true family man. He...

Sylvester  L. Athmann

Sylvester L. Athmann

Jun 7, 2011

Sylvester L. Athmann, age 90, and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, died Tuesday, June 7, 2011. The Graveside service, with military honors is 11:00 a.m., Thursday, June 9, 2011 at Biloxi National Cemetery, Biloxi, MS. Mr. Athmann was a US Army veteran of World War II. Arrangements by RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Biloxi. www.riemannfamily.com. Service JUN 9. 11:00 AM...

Michael Woodfield

Michael Woodfield

Jun 7, 2011

Michael Allen Woodfield, age 43, of Jackson, MS formerly of Gulfport, MS passed away on June 7, 2011 in Jackson. He was preceded in death by his father, Senator Clyde V. Woodfield; and his grandparents, M/M O.V. Woodfield and David McCoy, MD and Margaret McCoy. He is survived by his daughter, Sara Frances Woodfield of Spanish Fort, AL; his brother,...

Chappell Bryant

Chappell Bryant

Jun 7, 2011

Chappell Bryant, age 77, of Gulfport, passed away on June 7, 2011, in Gulfport. Mr. Bryant served in the U.S. Army during WWII and later retired from Civil Service at KAFB. At Keesler, he was a radar instructor before moving into administration. He was an avid reader, a member of the Gideo Society, and attended Bible Fellowship Church in Pass...

Etta  R. Harvey

Etta R. Harvey

Jun 7, 2011

Etta R. Harvey, age 77, passed away on June 7, 2011, in Gulfport. Mrs. Russell was sent from RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Gulfport, to Memorial Funeral Home, Magee, MS.

June  Beryl MacDonald

June Beryl MacDonald

Jun 6, 2011

June Beryl MacDonald, age 82, of Pass Christian, passed away on Monday, June 6, 2011. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Ainslie Phillips, and a grandson, Michael Gallion. Survivors include her husband, Albert ""Mac"" MacDonald, her children, Christopher (Debra) Phillips, Valerie (Paul) Loescher, Wendy Phillips Landry, and Kim Phillips Gallion, 10 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. The funeral...

Virgil  Alan Barker

Virgil Alan Barker

Jun 6, 2011

Virgil Alan Barker, Jr., age 85, of Saucier, passed away on June 6, 2011, in Gulfport. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Barker; a daughter, Patricia Moon; his parents, and a brother. He is survived by his children, Larry Barker and family of St. Augustine, FL, Eric Barker of Columbus, OH, and Scott Barker and family of...

James  O. Martin

James O. Martin

Jun 5, 2011

James O. Martin, 84, of Birmingham, AL passed away on June 5, 2011. Arrangements by RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Rd., Gulfport.

Patricia Adam Ansardi Zebley

Patricia Adam Ansardi Zebley

Jun 4, 2011

Patricia Adam Ansardi Zebley, age 69, died the 4th of June, 2011. She was a native of Plaquemines Parish, LA, and a resident of Ocean Springs, MS, for the past 11 years. It is with great sadness that her family announces her death. She is deeply loved by family and friends who will miss her very much. Patricia was a...

Gloria  Chiniche Webb

Gloria Chiniche Webb

Jun 3, 2011

Gloria Chiniche Webb, age 61, resident of Hattiesburg passed away in Hattiesburg June 3, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents, Johnnie and Audrey Chiniche; her daughters, Dondie Brown and Melissa Ann Wells; and her husband, Ray Webb. Survivors are her sister, Kathy (Leon) Long; her brother, John Chiniche; her granddaughters, Bridget (Josh) Brooks, Kaylie Nobles, and Lacey...

Marie  "Louise" York

Marie "Louise" York

Jun 3, 2011

Marie ""Louise"" York, age 84, of Long Beach, born February 6, 1927, passed away June 3, 2011. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Harold C. York. She is survived by one brother, George Dowling; 4 children, Tommy (Charlotte) York, Wayne York...