OBITUARIES
Devin Chase Tullier
Aug 15, 2010
Devin Chase Tullier, age 19, of Hancock County, passed away suddenly on Sunday, August 15, 2010, in Hancock County. Devin was a free sprit who enjoyed sports, mud riding, and fixing things. He was preceded in death by his great-grandfather, Bill Stilwell. Survivors include his parents, Jason Tullier of Hancock County and Penny Tullier of Hattiesburg; brothers, Drew Tullier, Kristun...
Glen Tapp Rich
Aug 14, 2010
Glenn Tapp Rich, age 81, resident of Harrison County passed away Saturday, August 14, 2010 in Gulfport. Mr. Rich was preceded in death by his parents, William and Hester Rich; his brothers, Billie and Clyde Rich; and his sister, Annie Maddox. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Jo Rich; his children, Ron (Pamela) Rich, Carolyn (Tom) Amacker,...
Beulah M. Wilson
Aug 14, 2010
Beulah M. Wilson, 73, of Lizana passed away Saturday, August 14, 2010 in Gulfport. Mrs. Wilson was preceded in death by her husband, Bern Wilson; her parents, Renelder and Mable Cuevas; her brothers, Curvis, Melton, and Jimmy ""Buck"" Cuevas; and her grandson, Kyle Ladner. She is survived by her children, Bernadine Simmons and husband Nickie, Bernard Wilson and wife Tammy,...
Viola M. Roemisch
Aug 13, 2010
Mrs. Viola M. Roemisch, age 91, resident of Long Beach, passed away on Friday, August 13, 2010 in Gulfport. Mrs. Roemisch was born in Yorktown, TX, to Willie and Cora Metting Lamprecht, where she and her siblings worked with their parents on the family's farm. She moved to the Coast in 1994, and was a member of St. Thomas the...
Audrey Sarris
Aug 12, 2010
Audrey Mary Stevens Sarris, age 79, of Long Beach, passed away Thursday, August 12, 2010 in Biloxi. Mrs. Sarris was a devout member of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church where she served on the parish council and was a member of the Legion of Mary. Her faith in God was an example to all those her life blessed. She...
Barbara Isham
Aug 11, 2010
Mrs. Barbara Ann Isham, 69, resident of Kiln, passed away on Wednesday, August, 11, 2010, in Gulfport. Mrs. Isham was born in Auburn, NY to Stephen and Mary Ellen ""Polly"" Karlik, both of whom predeceased her. She is survived by her daughter, Debbie of North Carolina; sons, James and Mary Jane Traver, Jr. of NY, and Danny and Diane Traver...
Samuel Bennett
Aug 10, 2010
Samuel R. ""Sam"" Bennett, 88, of Pass Christian passed away Tuesday, August 10, 2010 in Gulfport. Sam was born November 9, 1921, in Kiln, MS. He retired from the United States Army, after 20 years of service, and became a self-employed building contractor. He was a member of The First Baptist Church of DeLisle. He was preceded in death by...
Paul Dwayne Ladner
Aug 10, 2010
Paul Dwayne Ladner, age 54 and a resident of Kiln, passed away on Tuesday, August 10, 2010, in Kiln. He was born in Gulfport, was a longtime resident of Kiln, and was of the Catholic faith. He is preceded in death by his parents, Russell & Hazel Ladner; two nephews, Kendall Shiyou & Nicholas Ladner and a great niece, Haley...
James Daniels
Aug 10, 2010
Mr. James Everett ""Silver Dollar"" Daniels, Sr., age 79, resident of Gulfport, passed away on Tuesday, August 10, 2010, at home with his family by his side. Mr. Daniels was born in Washington, NC to Maurice and Alma Alligood Daniels. He served in the U.S. Army for two years before entering the Navy, where he retired after 22 years. After...
William "Bill" Slaughter
Aug 10, 2010
William ""Bill"" Slaughter, Jr., age 64 and a resident of Gulfport, died on Tuesday, August 10, 2010, in Gulfport. He was a resident of the MS Gulf Coast for the past 40 years. He served in the U.S. Marine Corp. He was a member of the Gulfport Yacht Club for many years, and of the Catholic faith. Bill is preceded...
Maria Wilhelm
Aug 10, 2010
Maria Wilhelm, age 100, of Long Beach, died Tuesday, August 10, 2010, in Gulfport. Mrs. Wilhelm was a long time resident of Long Beach and was an active member of the First United Methodist Church of Long Beach. She graduated from Vicksburg Charity Hospital 1932 with a degree in nursing and she also graduated from the Grace Hospital School of...
Emily W. Cuevas
Aug 9, 2010
Emily W. Cuevas, age 90, of Saucier, passed away on Monday, August 9, 2010. Mrs. Cuevas was a life-long resident of Saucier and was a member of the Church of Christ of Saucier. She was preceded in death by her husband, Weston J. Cuevas; her parents, David and Rebekka Wedgeworth; and 2 brothers and 5 sisters. Survivors include her 5...
Bryan Simolke
Aug 9, 2010
Bryan Keith Simolke, age 21, of Kiln, died peacefully on Monday, August 9, 2010. Bryan was a native and lifelong resident of Hancock County. He enjoyed anything outdoors, especially fishing. He also enjoyed cooking and spending time with his family and friends. He was preceded in death by 2 grandfathers, Michael Mauffray and Billy Bernos. Survivors include his parents, Malissa...
Marie Mason
Aug 9, 2010
Marie Mason, 87, of Gulfport, died on Monday, August 9, 2010 at her residence in Lakeview Nursing Center. Born in Ponchatoula, Louisiana, December 16, 1922, to John and Elizabeth Schliegelmeyer, Marie went on to establish one of the first residence along Dedeaux Rd in Gulfport. Mrs. Mason was a member of St. Matthews Lutheran Church of Gulfport. She was preceded...
Larry Eugene Smith
Aug 9, 2010
Larry Eugene Smith, 65, died Monday, August 9, 2010, in Ocean Springs. Mr. Smith was sent from the RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Gulfport, to Pulaski Funeral Home, Somerset, KY.
Willis Ladnier
Aug 7, 2010
Willis R. ""Well Digger"" Ladnier, age 81 and a resident of Long Beach, died on Saturday, August 7, 2010. He was a devoted member and caretaker of the Long Beach Missionary Faithway Baptist Church. Mr. Ladnier was preceded in death by his parents, Alton & Minnie Hammons Ladnier; his wife, Margaret Chiniche Ladnier and his son, Jimmy Ray Ladnier. He...
Mary Ann Collier
Aug 7, 2010
Mary Ann Collier, 62, of McHenry passed away Saturday, August 7, 2010 in Hattiesburg. On August 7, an Angel went back to Heaven. She will be dearly missed by all. She was a great wife, mother, sister, and our best friend. She was preceded in death by her parents, Geneva and Marion Singleton; and her brothers, Jerry, Ronald G., and...
Merlin Ladner
Aug 7, 2010
Merlin C. Ladner, 81, of Pass Christian passed away at home with his family at his bedside on Saturday, August 7, 2010. He was a devoted, gentle and loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to many who will be sadly missed by all. He was preceded in death by his parents, Delarie and Cevelia Ladner; his sisters, Clara...
Gwendolyn Jordan
Aug 6, 2010
Gwen R. Jordan, 87, of Biloxi, died Friday, August 6, 2010, in Woodbridge, Virginia. Mrs. Jordan was a native of McCall Creek, Franklin County, MS. She retired from Biloxi Public Schools in 1985, after teaching elementary students for over 24 years. She was an active member of Bay Vista Baptist Church, teaching an Adult Ladies Class, and participating in the...
Baby Boy Bishop Rankin
Aug 6, 2010
Baby Boy Bishop Kelley Rankin, died on Fri. 08-06-10, in Gpt. The RIEMANN FAMILY F.H., 11280 Three Rivers Road in Gpt., assisted the family with arrangements. (www.riemannfamily.com)
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