OBITUARIES

Sep 10, 2010

H. Lynn Sanderson, 79, of Gulfport passed away at home on Friday, September 10, 2010. He is preceded in death by his parents, Basil Sanderson and Hazel Gaddy; his grandson, Corey A. Jeanfreau; and his sister, Frances Shaw. He is survived by his wife, Betty Lou Sanderson; his children, Roberta (Scott) Sanderson and Arthur (Kim) Sanderson; his half sisters, Mary...

Sep 10, 2010

Joseph ""JoJo"" Craig, Jr., 55, of Gulfport passed away on Friday, September 10, 2010 in Gulfport. Joe was a member of First Baptist Church of Lake, MS. He died as he lived, helping others. He is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Craig, Sr. and Virel Craig; and his sisters, Johnene Spooner and Betty Breland. He is survived by...

Sep 10, 2010

Margaret Waltenburg, 79, of Wiggins passed away Friday, September 10, 2010 in Wiggins. She was born in St. Clair, Michigan to Bruce and Evelyn VanBuskirk. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bruce and Evelyn VanBuskirk; brothers, David, Michael, Robert, and Donald VanBuskirk; and sister, Janice Miller. Margaret is survived by her sons, John (Lisa) Williams of Luzerne, MI,...

Sep 9, 2010

James ""Edd"" Edward Harris, age 65 and a resident of Gulfport, died on Thursday, September 9, 2010, in Biloxi. Mr. Harris is preceded in death by his parents, Ernest & Doris Rogers Harris; his brother, John W. Harris. He is survived by his wife, Vivian Lee Robertson Harris of Gulfport; his son, Edward Lee Harris; his granddaughter, Hannah Grace Harris;...

Sep 8, 2010

Mr. John Alan Bishop, Sr. was born on June 12, 1944 in Sidney, NE. His battle with cancer ended the night of September 8, 2010 in Pass Christain, MS at his home surrounded by his family. John was a big man with an even bigger heart. Everyone who met him knew he was a special person. John enjoyed sports more...

Sep 8, 2010

Mckinley Grace Wallace, infant daughter of Nolan Wallace & Jessica Sowles, died 9/8/2010. She is survived by her mother Jessica Sowles and father Nolan Wallace; grandparents Rodger and Margo Sowles; aunt, Stevie Lynn Sowles; great grandparents, Ed and Gail Anderson; a cousin, Bailiegh Wallace; grandparents, David and Tammie Wallace; uncles Matthew Wallace and Tanner Wallace; great grandparents, Abraham and Beverly...

Sep 8, 2010

James M. Christian, age 60 and a resident of Biloxi, died Wednesday, September 8, 2010 in Biloxi. Mr. Christian was a lover of music and cars, and especially enjoyed the Gulf Coast waters. He enjoyed his career in retail sales, and was a devout Christian. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Christian. He is survived by his...

Sep 7, 2010

Mrs. Edna Byrd, 76, a Mississippi native, was born in Sontag, MS. A member of Grace Baptist Church, Saucier, MS, went to Heaven to be with Jesus on September 7, 2010. She was a loving wife, sister, mother, grandmother, and friend. We will miss her beautiful singing, our lose in Heaven's gain. Without her wonderful cooking, our table will never...

Sep 6, 2010

Sheila R. Casey, age 63, of Gulfport, passed away on Monday, September 6, 2010, in Biloxi. Mrs. Casey was a lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast. She was a member of Red Hat Society and a member of Woolmarket Baptist Church. She touched everyone's life in a profound way and will be deeply missed by many. Mrs. Casey was preceded...

Sep 6, 2010

Elaine Morgan, 64, of Long Beach passed away on Monday, September 6, 2010 in Long Beach. She was preceded in death by her parents Mr. and Mrs. Richardson. She is survived by her husband, Lynn E. Morgan; her children, Richard Hazel, Jeffrey Hazel, Valerie Lindell, Steven Hazel, and Michael Morgan; her grandchildren, Elizabeth Tapp, Elizabeth Morgan, Lauren Tapp, Leslie Morgan,...

Sep 6, 2010

Edward ""Buddy"" McArthur, age 82, of Pass Christian, passed away on September 6, 2010 in Gulfport. He was preceded in death by his parents, Toney McArthur and Lugenia Davis McArthur; and two brothers, Herman and Ronald McArthur. He is survived by his wife, Clara Wise McArthur of Pass Christian; a brother, Earl ""Pete"" McArthur; and two sisters, Helen Ringer and...

Sep 5, 2010

Thyra Barnes, age 71 and a resident of Biloxi, died on Sunday, September 5, 2010, in Biloxi. Mrs. Barnes was sent from the Riemann Family Funeral Home, 274 Beauvoir Road in Biloxi, to Honaker Funeral Home in Slidell, LA for services and burial. For more information, please call Honaker Funeral Home at (985)641-1900.

Sep 5, 2010

Dale R. McDonald, 51, of Gulfport passed away on September 5, 2010 after a couragous battle with lung cancer. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Haley McDonald. Dale is survived by his Fiance, Nancy Rathke; son, Toby McDonald; parents, Fred, Sr. and Neldra McDonald; brothers, Fred McDonald, Jr. and Mark McDonald; and nephew, Ryan McDonald. He worked as...

Sep 4, 2010

Angels filled the room and the world was tilted on its axis June 29, 1950 with the birth of Michael and the world was changed again September 4, 2010 when those angels came to take him home. Mike changed the world of every person he met and will forever be remembered for his humor, charisma and love of fun. He...

Sep 4, 2010

Nora Jones, age 93 and a resident of Gulfport, passed away on Saturday, September 4, 2010, in Gulfport. She was born in Chunky, MS, and her family moved to the Coast in 1925. She was a graduate of Long Beach High School. Mrs. Jones will be remembered best as co-owner of McWilliam's Grocery in Gulfport, that she and her husband...

Sep 4, 2010

Mildred Altstadt, 82, of Omaha, NE, died Saturday, September 4, 2010, in Gulfport. Arrangements are incomplete at RIEMANN FAMILY F.H., Three Rivers Rd., Gulfport

Sep 4, 2010

Douglas Aultman, age 72 and a resident of Saucier, died on Saturday, September 4, 2010, in Saucier. Funeral arrangements were handled by the Riemann Family Funeral Home, 11280 Three Rivers Road in Gulfport. For more information, please call (228)539-9800.

Sep 4, 2010

Mrs. Eran E. Necaise Cuevas, age 84 and a resident of Kiln, passed away on Saturday, September 4, 2010, in Bay St. Louis. Mrs. Cuevas was a lifelong resident of Kiln and was a member of Annunciation Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Agnes Necaise; her brother, Albert ""J.Y."" Necaise, Jr.; her sisters, Virgie...

Sep 3, 2010

Michael Shenton Rafferty of Pass Christian died on Friday morning, September 3, 2010 of complications from diabetes at age 73. He was the youngest child of Dr. and Mrs. Donald George Rafferty. Mike was sweet and loving soul. He loved Pass Christian and was a wonderful uncle and loyal friend. Mike was an avid yachtsman, golfer and world traveler. He...

Sep 3, 2010