OBITUARIES
Charlie King
May 6, 2011
Charlie F. King, age 87, of Gulfport, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, May 6, 2011 in Gulfport. Mrs. King was a long-time resident of Gulfport. She was a cosmetologist for 52 years, having worked at Emma's Hair Salon and at Raybourns Hair Center. She was an active member of New Hope Baptist Church, where she...
Dorothy Felsher Allen
May 6, 2011
Dorothy Felsher Allen, age 78, of Biloxi, passed away on May 6, 2011 in Biloxi. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert William Felsher, Sr and Ellen Meyer Felsher; a son, Steven Mark Allen; and a sister, Edith Felsher Souder. She is survived by her brother, Albert William Felsher, Jr (Rosemary) of Biloxi; her sister, Pat Felsher Lincoln...
Wiley Harris Thurman
May 6, 2011
Wiley Harris Thurman, age 64, resident of Saucier, left this earth on May 6, 2011, after a brief battle with cancer. He was a retired fireman for Gufport Fire Dept. and had served in the Army National Guard. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Caroline Thurman; brothers, James and Charles Thurman; and sisters, Mary Rogers and...
Estella Drevar
May 6, 2011
Estella Johnson Drevar passed away on Friday, May 6, 2011, just 7 days prior to her 100th birthday. Her funeral will be held on her birthday May 13, 2011. She was a most beloved mother of Earl James (Jim) Brownlee and his wife Judith Guedry of Biloxi; and step-mother of Miriam Drevar Lorio of Metairie, LA. Estella was preceded in...
Betty L. Yates
May 5, 2011
I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. II Timothy 4:7 Betty L. Yates, age 61, of Saucier, passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2011. Betty was a resident of the coast more than 35 years and she worked as a hairdresser and a homemaker before entering MGCCC where she graduated with...
Barbara M. Tice
May 4, 2011
Barbara M. Tice, of Gulfport, passed away May 4, 2011, in Gulfport. Ms. Tice was sent from RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Gulfport, to Seamon Wilsey Funeral Home, Saugerties, NY.
Sean McClain
May 4, 2011
Sean McClain, 35, of Long Beach died May 4, 2011. Mr. McClain was sent from RIEMANN FAMILY FH, Long Beach to Dawson and Wikoff Funeral Home, Decatur, IL for services.
Manuel Lee Baird
May 4, 2011
Manuel Lee Baird, 71, of Gulfport died May 4, 2011. Mr. Baird was sent from RIEMANN FAMILY FH, Gulfport to Morris Baker Funeral Home, Johnson City, TN for services.
Elton "EJ" Williams
May 4, 2011
Elton ""EJ"" Williams, 82, of Gulfport passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2011 in Gulfport. EJ was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, and a member of the Knights of Columbus. He was also a member of the Local 568 Pipefitters Union in Gulfport. He coached Women's Slow Pitch Softball from 1972 to 1981. He enjoyed dancing playing golf, and...
James Earl Gilbert
May 4, 2011
James Earl Gilbert passed away at home on May 4, 2011 at the age of 53. James was born in Shaw, MS and grew up in Greenville, MS. In 1980 he moved to the Gulf Coast where he owned Home Maintenance of Diamondhead for almost 30 years. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and had a love for classic...
Romar Joseph "RJ" ""Buddy"" Cuevas
May 3, 2011
Romar Joseph ""RJ"" ""Buddy"" Cuevas, Jr., 69, lifelong resident of Gulfport, MS ended his earthly journey Tuesday, May 3, 2011. He was born November 18, 1941. He was owner and operator of Orange Grove Refrigeration for many years. Buddy loved playing the guitar, fishing, and cooking with friends and family. He was an inspiration to his grandchildren. Buddy was preceded...
Robert W. Barnes
May 3, 2011
Robert W. Barnes, age 45, of D'Iberville, passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2011 Robert was born on September 9, 1965 in Rapid City, South Dakota and was of the Protestant faith. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was currently employed as a plumber with ""Seabee"" Center of Gulfport and was the owner of RB Plumbing with his...
Rodney L. Mansfield
May 3, 2011
Rodney L. ""Bud"" Mansfield, age 72, of Pascagoula, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 3, 2011. ""Bud"" was a life long resident of the coast and was a 1956 graduate of Moss Point High School, a graduate of Perkinston Junior College, and a graduate of Mississippi State University. He was employed as a Computer Engineer over 40 years at Ingalls...
Martha Sue Grimes
May 2, 2011
Mrs. Martha Sue Grimes, age 77, resident of Gulfport, passed away on Monday, May 2, 2011, after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Grimes was born in Columbus, GA to Jesse J. and Meacy Fincher Morgan. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She was an animal lover and enjoyed gardening. She will be remembered...
Guida Thomas Lloyd
May 2, 2011
Guida Thomas Lloyd, age 92, passed away on Monday, May 2, 2011. Ms. Lloyd was born October 22, 1918 in Biloxi, MS. She was the daughter of Mark Thomas, Sr. and Guida Karlson Thomas. She was the beloved wife of John B. Lloyd for 61 years. She was preceded in death by her husband ; parents; brothers, Mark Thomas, Jr.,...
Elvin Dykes
May 2, 2011
Mr. Elvin Dykes, age 72, resident of Saucier, passed away on Monday, May 2, 2011. Mr. Dykes was born in Franklinton, LA to Curtis James Dykes and Ershley Cowart Dykes Odom. He served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Navy and was a retired electrician from the Philips Plant. He and and wife lived in numerous...
Doris M. Seibel
May 2, 2011
Doris M. Seibel, age 90, of Slidell, died on May 2, 2011. Burial on May 6, 2011 at Noon at Greenwood Mausoleum, New Orleans. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Pass Christian is in charge.
Lois A. Switzer
May 1, 2011
Lois A. Switzer, age 94, of Gulfport, died Friday 5/1/11 in Florence, AL. Lois was displaced by Katrina and lived in Florence AL, in assisted living and nursing home care for the last four years. Prior to 2005 she was a lifelong resident of Harrison County, She was a longtime member of Grace Memorial Baptist Church. She was preceded in...
Virginia D. Gill
May 1, 2011
Virginia D. Gill, age 79, formerly of Biloxi and Diamondhead, passed away Sunday, May 1, 2011 in Nashville, TN. Mrs. Gill had been a resident of Nashville, TN since 2005 where she was an active member of The Vultee Church of Christ. She did volunteer work for Churches of Christ Disaster Relief in Nashville. She was preceded in death by...
Carolyn Slade Hill
May 1, 2011
Carolyn Slade Hill, age 64, a resident of Johns Creek, Georgia, passed away at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport, MS, on May 1, 2011, of stroke complications. Mrs. Hill was born on April 24, 1947, in Gulfport, and was married to Gayle Hill. She was preceded in death by her mother, Nellie Slade and father, Preston Slade. Mrs. Hill is survived...
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