OBITUARIES

Harry Ahlaulana Unukahi Kuikahi

Harry Ahlaulana Unukahi Kuikahi

Jul 17, 2011

Harry Ahlaulana Unukahi Kuikahi, age 60, of Gulfport, formerly of Honolulu, HI, passed away on July 17, 2011 in Gulfport. He is survived by his brothers, Wayne Charles Kuikahi of Honolulu, Oahu, Everett (Skidro) Kuikahi of Gilmer, TX, Kenanilehua Kuikahi of Honolulu, Oahu, Kawailani (Peewee) Kuikahi of Lakeland, FL, and Kainoa Kuikahi of Honolulu, Oahu; a sister, Harrilyn Baltero of...

Christine  Michelle Gautier

Christine Michelle Gautier

Jul 17, 2011

Christine Michelle Gautier, age 37 and a resident of Slidell, died on Sunday, July 17, 2011, in Pass Christian. Mrs. Gautier was sent from Riemann Family Funeral Home, 9113 Kiln Delisle Road in Pass Christian, to Honaker Funeral Home in Slidell for services. For more information, please call Honaker Funeral Home at 985.641.1900.

Rev.Russell  B. Bradford

Rev.Russell B. Bradford

Jul 16, 2011

Rev. Russell B. Bradford, 79, of Gulfport went home to be with the Lord Saturday, July 16, 2011. He was preceded in death by his wife, Myrtle L. Bradford; brothers, James, Earl, Donald Ray, and Dewey Edward Bradford; sister, Martha Lee Winters; and grandson, Jimmy Russell Roberds. He is survived by his children, Tommie L. Levine (Karl), Robert W. Bradford...

Letha  Mae Melvin

Letha Mae Melvin

Jul 16, 2011

Letha Mae Head Melvin, 81, of Saucier passed away Saturday, July 16, 2011 in Gulfport. Mrs. Melvin was born on March 13, 1930 to the late, David and Artishe Head. She was preceded in death by her husband, James K. Melvin; her son, Kendal Ray Melvin; her step son, Jimmy Page; her grandchildren, Shena Evitts and Jackie Roberts; and her...

Doris  R. McQueen

Doris R. McQueen

Jul 15, 2011

Doris R. McQueen departed life on Thursday July 15, 2011 to join her Lord and Savior. She was preceded in death by her father Thomas ""Tom"" Gill, mother Zemily Patton Gill Shaw, and step-father Arthur J. Shaw. She leaves behind a loving family: daughters Sarah Lizana (Billy), Brenda Breeland and son Ricky McQueen (Leisa) of Folsom, Louisiana and her beloved...

Edice  O. Malley

Edice O. Malley

Jul 15, 2011

Edice O. Malley age 85, of Long Beach passed away on Friday, July 15 at Gulfport Memorial Hospital. Ms. Malley was a long time resident of Long Beach and enjoyed gardening, fishing, cooking, and shopping with her grand kids. She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Steven G. Malley, a...

Douglas  M. Barber

Douglas M. Barber

Jul 15, 2011

Douglas M. Barber, age 74, of Gulfport, passed away on July 15, 2011. Those preceding Doug in death were his parents Alice Barber and Archie Barber, sisters Saundra and Marlene, brothers William and Jack, and brother-in-law Dennis Tobin. Those left are his close friend Doreen Benson, son Bruce Barber (wife Kellie) of Corpus Christi, TX, son Randy Barber (wife Natalie)...

Johnnie  Hill Oakes

Johnnie Hill Oakes

Jul 15, 2011

Johnnie, 61, has gone home to be with the Lord on July 15, 2011 in Biloxi. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, John W. ""Buster"" Oakes; parents, Rev. Robert and Dimple Hill; son, Curtis H. McGee; sisters, Frances White and Willa Peterson; and brother, James ""Bucky"" Hill. She is survived by her son, Rev. John C. Oakes...

Daniel  Joseph McKay

Daniel Joseph McKay

Jul 14, 2011

Daniel Joseph McKay, age 79, of Gulfport, passed away Thursday, July 14, 2011, in Magnolia, MS. Arrangements are handled by the RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Gulfport. 539-9800

Thomas  L. Hogan

Thomas L. Hogan

Jul 14, 2011

Lt. Col. Thomas L. Hogan, age 97, of Gulfport, passed away on Thurs., July 14, 2011. Mr. Hogan was a 1938 graduate of Mississippi State University with a degree in Business. Following graduation, Lt. Hogan served in the Army Air Corps during WWII and later retired as a Lt. Col. from the U.S. Air Force after serving during the Korean...

Mitchell  L. Smith

Mitchell L. Smith

Jul 14, 2011

Mitchell L. Smith, age 65, of Poplarville, passed away on July 14, 2011 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was preceded in death by his parents, Toxie Smith and Lenora Cuevas Smith; and a daughter, Sonya Smith. He is survived by his wife, Betty Smith; a daughter, Lisa Moran; nine grandchildren, Matthew Duncan, Whitney Fountain, Brent Necaise, Cody Fountain, Haley...

Richard  C. Braun

Richard C. Braun

Jul 13, 2011

Richard C. ""Bubba"" Braun, age 69, of Biloxi, passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2011, in Gulfport. Mr. Braun was native of New Orleans and he enjoyed singing, fishing, and playing pool. He was preceded in death by Carol Braun, 2 daughters, Jamie Lynn Marengo and Tammy Braun, and his parents, Urban and Elda Rita Braun. Survivors include his wife,...

Rose Catherine Castelin McKellar

Rose Catherine Castelin McKellar

Jul 13, 2011

Rose Catherine Castelin McKellar, age 74 of Long Beach, died on Wednesday, July 13, 2011, in Gulfport. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, July 16, 2011, at Riemann Family Funeral Home, 19130 Commission Road in Long Beach, where family and friends may visit one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at Southern Memorial Park...

Danielle  Hope Woods

Danielle Hope Woods

Jul 13, 2011

Danielle Hope Woods (Precious), 36 days old, went to heaven July 13, 2011 in Mobile, AL. Danielle was preceded in death by her grandmother, Carol ""Diane"" Woods. She is survived by her loving parents, Teresa Scott and Danny Woods, Jr.; brothers Robert Woods, David Scott, and twin Daniel Woods; sisters, Jessica Woods and Brandis Stone; grandparents, Danny Woods, Sr., Mike...

Beaulah  Lee Bullock

Beaulah Lee Bullock

Jul 13, 2011

Beaulah Lee Bullock, age 73, of Saucier, passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2011, at her home in Saucier. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles R. Bullock, Sr., her daughter, Brenda Johnson. Survivors include her children, Margaret Hancock, Judith Martzke, Carolyn Baughman, Charles R. Bullock, Jr., Timothy Bullock, and Brittany Hickman, a brother, Clyde Cuevas, Slidell, LA, 13...

Lorena Scarborough

Lorena Scarborough

Jul 12, 2011

Lorena Scarborough, age 89, a long time resident of Pass Christian, went to be with her heavenly father on July 12, 2011. She is preceded in death by her mother, father, sister, and brother. She is survived by her eight children; three daughters, Bonnie Lassabe (Curtis) of Pass Christian, Shirley Gashill of Budgeport, TX, Molly Meyer (Donnie) of San Antonio,...

Tommie  Lucille Thompson

Tommie Lucille Thompson

Jul 12, 2011

Tommie Lucille Thompson, 90, passed away peacefully at her beloved Woolmarket home on the Biloxi River July 12, 2011. She is preceded in death by her sisters, Bertha Stroud and Doris Lonigro and her brothers Eugene Thompson, Alton Thompson and Arles Thompson. Ms. Thompson is survived by her sister, Jarrell ""Dubie"" Skains of Montgomery, LA and by her devoted and...

Steve Tapaia

Steve Tapaia

Jul 11, 2011

Steve Tapia, 51, of Summerdale, AL passed away Monday, July 11, 2011 in Gulfport. Steve was preceded in death by his parents, Homer G. and Edith S. Tapia. Survivors include his wife, Dana Tapia; his children, Kayci, Kristian, and Kloe Tapia; his siblings, Joni Chico and Susanne Heck; aunts, uncles, many nieces and nephews; other relatives; and friends. Arrangemnts were...

Vernard  A. Hewes

Vernard A. Hewes

Jul 11, 2011

SSGT Vernard A. Hewes, USAF, Ret., age 82, of Gulfport, passed away on Monday, July 11, 2011 in Gulfport. He was born in 1928 in Vici, OK and had been aresident of Mississippi since 1947. He served in the Army Air Corps and later retired from the U.S. Air Force as a Staff Sergeant. He later worked for Ingalls Shipbuilding...

Jerry  L. Bloom

Jerry L. Bloom

Jul 11, 2011

Jerry L. Bloom, age 59, of Gulfport, passed away on July 11, 2011, in Gulfport. Arrangements by RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Three Rivers Rd., Gulfport.