OBITUARIES
Damon Eugene "Gene" Davenport
Apr 6, 2011
Mr. Damon Eugene ""Gene"" Davenport, age 57, resident of Long Beach, passed away on Wednesday, April 6, 2011. Mr. Davenport was born in Shelby, MS to Harvey W. Davenport and Betty Jane Crowley Davenport Bragg. He was a roofer by trade and was an avid pool player and fisherman. He was preceded in death by his father and his brother,...
Edith K. Stringer
Apr 6, 2011
Edith K. Stringer, 91, of Gulfport passed away April 6, 2011 in Gulfport. Mrs. Stringer was born in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas on June 13, 1919. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl E. Stringer, Sr.; daughters, Patricia Matthews and Carleen Slusser; sister, Mable Tinnon; and three grandchildren. Survivors include her children, Katherine Bell Slusser, Carl E. Stringer, Jr.,...
Mary Elizabeth Braun
Apr 6, 2011
Mary Elizabeth Braun, 87, loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away April 6, 2011 surrounded by her family. Mrs. Braun was born on January 18, 1924 in Phenix City Alabama to Dolly Jane Hamlin and Noah Auguste Collier, and was one of three sisters and five brothers, who all preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband of...
Elizabeth ""Lizz"" Landry Leathers Poche'
Apr 6, 2011
Elizabeth ""Lizz"" Landry Leathers Poche', a beautiful, beloved daughter, mother, sister, and friend, born in Ocean Springs, September 28, 1976, and resided in Biloxi, MS died on Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at the age of 34. She was a graduate of Mercy Cross High School, class of 1995, and the Louisiana State University Dental Assistant Program. She was the Founder...
Lee R. Johnson
Apr 5, 2011
Lee R. Johnson, age 76, a resident of D'Iberville for 38 years, died Tuesday, April 5, 2011 in Gulfport. He was a U. S. Air Force Vietnam veteran, retiring with 22 years of service. He had an extensive background in electronics and loved tinkering. He could fix anything. He was preceded in death one month by his wife Geraldine ""Jerri""...
Verlon Johnson
Apr 5, 2011
Verlon Johnson, passed away on April 5, 2011, in Biloxi. Mr. Johnson was sent from the RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Biloxi, to Norris Funeral Home, Bay Minette, AL.
James "Jim" Nicholson
Apr 5, 2011
James S. ""Jim"" Nicholson, 51, of Gulfport passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2011 in Gulfport. He was employed with the Mississippi Forestry Commission until his retirement. Jim was preceded in death by his father, James C. Nicholson. Survivors include his wife of 21 years, Annie Nicholson; mother, Mary Ann Nicholson; sister, Charlotte Nicholson Buchanan (Edgar); 3 step children; seven grandchildren;...
Rudolph "Rudy" Boudreaux
Apr 5, 2011
Rudolph ""Rudy"" H. Boudreaux, Jr., age 75, of Bay St. Louis, died Tuesday, April 5, 2011 at his residence. Rudy was a native of New Orleans and had been a resident of Bay St. Louis for the past 21 years. He served in the U.S. Navy, Seabees, was retired as a New Orleans Police Officer and was the co-owner of...
Zaida Fincher
Apr 4, 2011
Zaida Fincher, 64, of Gulfport passed away in Gulfport Monday, April 4, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents, Angel Nieves and Maria Delgado; and her nephew, Bryan Hanson. She is survived by her husband, Marvin Machado; her children, Beth Leary, Loretcha Leary, and Albert J. Leary; her siblings, Maria Lopez, Angel Nieves, Jr., Joe Nieves, Javier Nieves,...
Lauren Ashley Young
Apr 3, 2011
Lauren Ashley Young, age 21, passed away Sunday, April 3, 2011, in Gulfport. Lauren was a 2007 graduate of Long Beach High School and was a free spirited, head strong young lady who lived life to the fullest. She loved to travel and loved to rescue and care for animals. She was preceded by her great-grandparents, Edith Parrish and Elise...
Valeria Downey
Apr 3, 2011
Valeria Downey, passed away on April 3, 2011, in Gulfport. Arrangements are pending at RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 19130 Commission Rd., Long Beach.
George T. Mason
Apr 3, 2011
George T. Macon, 81, of Biloxi, died 4-2-11, in Biloxi. He was sent from RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME in Biloxi, to Gassett F. H., Wetumpka, AL, for services.
Martha Martin
Apr 3, 2011
Martha L. Martin, age 73, of Biloxi, died Sunday, April 3, 2011 in Biloxi. Friends and family are invited to visit Tuesday, April 5, 2011 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 274 Beauvoir Road, Biloxi. The Funeral Service will be at 10:15 a.m. on Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at the funeral home. Interment will follow...
Valeria Jean Downey
Apr 3, 2011
Valeria Jean Moore Downey, age 60, of Long Beach, passed away Sunday, April 3, 2011, in Gulfport. Mrs. Downey was a lifelong resident of the coast and served as an Academic Advisor for the College of Business at the USM Gulf Park Campus. She was a member of the Long Beach Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by...
Donald Ray Ladner
Apr 3, 2011
Mr. Donald Ray Ladner, age 51, resident of Pass Christian, died on Sunday, April 3, 2011. Mr. Ladner was born in Gulfport to Earon Paul Ladner and Merlena Nettie Cuevas Necaise. He worked for many years for H. Gordon Myrick Construction, and later owned his own construction company. He enjoyed horse racing, horse shows, and riding motorcycles. Mr. Ladner was...
Thelma Louise Gibson
Apr 3, 2011
Thelma Louise Gibson, age 90 and a resident of Gulfport, died on Sunday, April 3, 2011, in Gulfport. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Riemann Family Funeral Home, 11280 Three Rivers Road in Gulfport. For more information, please call (228)539-9800.
Pauline Elizabeth Green Overby
Apr 2, 2011
Mrs. Pauline Elizabeth Green Overby, age 92, resident of Gulfport, passed away on Saturday, April 2, 2011. Mrs. Overby was born in Collins, MS to Robert Bafton Green, Sr. and Willie D. Womack Green. She had been a resident of the Coast since the early 1940's. She had been a member of Broadmoor Baptist Church in Gulfport for over 60...
Violet Bernice Fosselman
Apr 2, 2011
Mrs. Violet Bernice Fosselman, age 78, resident of Diamondhead, MS, passed away on Saturday, April 2, 2011. Mrs. Fosselman was born in the township of Red Eye, MN to John and Ina Ranta Waisanen. She was married in 1954 to Dennis J. Fosselman who died in August of 2008. They were longtime residents of Des Moines, IA, where she retired...
Wilma "Ruth" Mixon
Apr 1, 2011
Wilma ""Ruth"" Mixon, age 66 and a resident of Gulfport, died on Friday, April 1, 2011, in Gulfport. Mrs. Mixon was a longtime resident of Gulfport and was employed with the Oreck Plant in Long Beach for many years. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She is preceded in death by her parents, Walter E. and Iva Jones...
Gracie Fore
Apr 1, 2011
Gracie Fore, age 81, of Pass Christian, passed away on April 1, 2011 in Gulfport. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harley Fore; a daughter, Glenda Marie Hagensee; a son in law, Marvin Johnston; her parents, Daisie Cuevas and Eluvie Thigpen Cuevas; 3 brothers; and 2 sisters. She is survived by her children, Linda Oglesby (Jimmy Dale) of...
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