OBITUARIES
Olivia Williams - Mefford
May 10, 2010
Olivia Williams-Mefford, 98, of Long Beach, passed away in Gulfport on Monday, May 10, 2010. She was born in Pennsylvania on February 7, 1912, and lived most of her life in New Jersey. She moved to Long Beach in 1986 to be close to her daughter and granddaughters. She was a member of Long Beach Presbyterian Church. She was preceded...
Barbara Melton
May 10, 2010
Barbara Melton, age 68 and a lifelong resident of Gulfport, died on Monday, May 10, 2010, in Gulfport. She was of the Baptist faith. Mrs. Melton is preceded in death by her parents, Franklin Black & Evelyn Morrison Dennis, and an infant son. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 45 years, Everett Melton of Gulfport; her...
Clyde Collins
May 9, 2010
Clyde L. Collins, age 81, of Pass Christian, passed away on May 9, 2010 in Pass Christian. He was preceded in death by his parents, Aubrey Collins and Gertrude Collins; a sister, Lois Collins; and a brother, Donald Hugh Collins. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Norma Jean Collins of Pass Christian; three children, Eddie (Susan)...
Mary Edna Walker
May 8, 2010
Mary Edna Walker, 73, of Saucier, died Saturday, May 8, 2010 in Gulfport. Mrs. Walker was born on September 3, 1936 in Canton, MS. She moved to Gulfport where she graduated from Gulfport High School. She worked for various attorneys as a legal secretary. She was of the Christian faith. Mrs. Walker was preceded in death by her husband, Roy...
John Sullivan
May 8, 2010
John Walter Sullivan, known to many as Shirley, passed away suddenly, Saturday, May 8, 2010, in Gulfport, MS at the age of 62. John was born and raised in Greenville, MS, but his heart was in Memphis, TN, where he was a longtime resident. His second love was the beach and throughout his life he had had the chance to...
Vernon Shivers
May 7, 2010
Rev. Vernon Douglas Shivers, age 71, of Wiggins, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 7, 2010. Bro. Shivers served in the ministry for 55 years evangelizing all across the south. He also worked as a contractor helping people build their homes and churches. He loved reading his bible and spending time at church. He was preceded...
Mary Lynn Searles
May 7, 2010
Mary Lynn Searles, resident of Long Beach, passed away on Friday, May 7, 2010. She will be at home in Heaven, as she certainly was an angel here on earth. Mary Lynn was born on July 29, 1949, to Elizabeth Davis Alford and John Warren Alford in McComb, MS. She graduated from Gulfport High School with the Class of 1967,...
Edwin H. Robinson
May 6, 2010
Mr. Edwin H. Robinson, age 71, resident of Woolmarket, passed away on Thursday, May 06, 2010. Mr. Robinson was born in Carnes, MS to Hiram E. and Jane Matthews Robinson. He graduated from Gulfport High School in 1958 and was a member of the IBEW 903 for 45 years. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Biloxi. He...
Michael Eiswritt
May 6, 2010
Michael Paul Eiswritt, passed away Thursday, May 6, 2010, in Biloxi. Mr. Eiswritt was sent from the RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Gulfport, to Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, New Orleans, LA.
Terry Mc Carty- Cuevas
May 6, 2010
Mr. Terry """"Chainsaw"""" McCarty-Cuevas, age 38, resident of Kiln, died on Thursday, May 6, 2010. He was an avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed Harley Rides, sports, and spending time with family and friends. He is survived by his wife of seventeen years, Stacey Hoda McCarty; his sons, Blake Cuevas (Lauren) and Tristan McCarty; his grandson, Bryson Cuevas; his parents, Vearlin M....
James Mansfield
May 5, 2010
James Michael Mansfield, age 56, of Gulfport, died Wednesday, May 5, 2010 in Gulfport. Mr. Mansfield was a native and lifelong resident of the coast and worked in the constructon business. More recently, he spent his time taking care of his father. He was preceded in death by his mother, Louise Mansfield. Survivors include his father, James """"Jim"""" Mansfield, his...
Peggy Foster
May 5, 2010
Peggy Hart Ball Foster, 75, of Gulfport, passed away Wednesday, May 5, 2010 in Gulfport. Ms. Foster was born in Collins, MS . She gratuated from Methodist Hospital School of Nursing at USM in Hattiesburg, MS. Her passion in life was serving others as a registered nurse for 55 years; serving in many capasities, from staff nursing to teaching nursing...
William Tracy
May 5, 2010
William Joseph (Bill) Tracy, 71, of Long Beach, passed away May 5, 2010, at his home in Long Beach. He had been diagnosed in August 2009 with colon cancer. Bill was born in Gulfport, January 28, 1939, and had resided in Long Beach since 1965. He was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Gulfport,, but attended...
Dionysus Martin
May 5, 2010
Mr. Dionysus John """"D.J."""" Martin, age 89, lifelong resident of the Standard Community, passed away on Wednesday, May 5, 2010 at home. Mr. Martin was born in Hancock County to Christof Henry and Lydia Ferguson Martin. He graduated from Mississippi State University in 1945. He retired from teaching vocational agriculture and Future Farmers of America programs after 41 years. His...
Robert Rothe
May 4, 2010
Robert aÌ‚â‚Å“BobbyaÌ‚â‚ Scott Rothe, 45, passed away Tuesday, May 4th 2010. A lifelong resident of the coast, Bobby was born December 22nd, 1964, in Camden, New Jersey. His family moved to Long Beach in 1969. After attending Long Beach schools, he took a course in machining at Jeff Davis, Jr. College. Acquiring the tools of the trade, he moved to...
Anne Withington
May 3, 2010
Anne Olenick Withington, 91, of Gulfport, passed away Monday, May 3, 2010 in Gulfport. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert James Withington. She is survived by her sister, Irene Huller; her son, Tom Withington (Carmen); and two grandchildren, Tanya and Scott Withington. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, May 8, 2010 at 4 p.m.,...
Troy Cundiff
May 3, 2010
Mr. Troy R. Cundiff, age 80, resident of Gulfport, passed away on Monday, May 3, 2010. Mr. Cundiff was born in Jenks, OK to Rhoder E. and Arva Letris Chilcoat Cundiff. He served in the United States Air Force and then went to work for Ingall's. After a short period there, Mr. Cundiff worked at Keesler in Civil Service as...
Bruce Bosarge
May 3, 2010
Bruce Bosarge, age 62, beloved husband, son, and father, passed away May 3, 2010. Bruce was a longtime resident of Gulfport. He was a well respected member of the community and much loved family member who will be forever and deeply missed. Bruce was preceded in death by his father, Leonard Bosarge. He is survived by his loving wife, Kathy...
Robert Moore
May 2, 2010
Robert Moore, 33, of Biloxi passed away Saturday, May 2, 2010 in Biloxi. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 274 Beauvoir Rd, Biloxi is in charge of arrangements. (www.riemannfamily.com)
Janice Price
May 2, 2010
Janice Price, age 73, of Gulfport, died Sunday, May 2, 2010 in Gulfport. Mrs. Price was a native of Mobile, AL and has lived most of her life on the coast. She has been a faithful employee at Dr. Ben Kitchings office for 50 years. She was an active member of Gateway United Methodist Church where she was a member...
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