OBITUARIES

Arnold Bankston

Arnold Bankston

Feb 28, 2010

Arnold Michael Bankston, age 48 of Gulfport, died on Sunday, February 28, 2010, in Gulfport. Arrangements were handled by the Riemann Family Funeral Home, 11280 Three Rivers Road in Gulfport. For more information, please call (228)539-9800.

Madie  Ladner Fairley

Madie Ladner Fairley

Feb 28, 2010

Madie Ladner Fairley, 88, of Saucier, died Sunday, February 28, 2010, in Saucier. Mrs. Fairley was a homemaker and a member of Saucier United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leon and Lucretia Ladner, and a grandchild, Stacey Fairley. Survivors include her husband of 68 years, Norman R. Fairley, Sr., of Saucier; sons, Norman R. Fairley,...

Gloria Weathersby

Gloria Weathersby

Feb 27, 2010

Gloria M. Weathersby, age 92, of Pascagoula, formerly of Long Beach, passed away on February 27, 2010 in Mobile. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. Weathersby, Sr and a brother, Clarence McDonald. She is survived by her children, Sarah Singleton and her husband, Jimmy, of Springfield, TN, Jeanie Posey and her husband, Ken, of Roswell, GA,...

Kimberly Gail Mc Henry

Kimberly Gail Mc Henry

Feb 27, 2010

Ms. Kimberly Cheatham McHenry, age 50, of Biloxi, went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 27, 2010. Kim was a teacher in the Harrison and Jackson County schools for fifteen years. She also worked at the casino in Waveland until becoming ill. Kim was preceded in death by her father, Bobby Cheatham; her grandparents, Jim...

Frances Lizana

Frances Lizana

Feb 27, 2010

Frances Lizana, age 87, of the Riceville Community, died Saturday, February 27, 2010 in Kiln. Mrs. Lizana was a life-long resident of Harrison County and was a member of Biloxi Creek Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Byron Lizana; parents, Lorenza and Pearl Ladner; son, Douglas Lizana; 2 brothers, Austin Ladnier and Owen Ladnier; and sister,...

Wayne  F. Arnold

Wayne F. Arnold

Feb 27, 2010

Mr. Wayne F. Arnold, Sr., age 76, resident of Gulfport, passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2010. Mr. Arnold was born in Wheeling, WV to Henry C. and Burley K. Johnson Arnold. After high school, Mr. Arnold joined the U.S. Navy. After 11 years of service to his country, he moved to Clinton, MA, where he worked for IT&T Wire...

Steve  A. Duke

Steve A. Duke

Feb 27, 2010

Steve A. """"Dukester"""" Duke, age 56, of Gulfport, passed away on February 27, 2010 in Gulfport. He was preceded in death by his son, Jamison Duke; his parents, Howard H. Duke and Kathy Wells; his brother, Carl Duke; and his stepfather, Jack Wells. He is survived by his wife, Patricia A. Duke of Gulfport; his children, Krystle Vinton and her...

Patricia Green

Patricia Green

Feb 27, 2010

Patricia Ann """"Pat"""" Cooper Green, age 58, of Helena, died Saturday, February 27, 2010 in pascagoula. She was a native of Hopewell, VA and had lived most of her life on the coast. She received her BSN degree from USM and she retired from the Jackson County Health Dept. as County Health Coordinator and was currently working as a staff...

Jeffrey  Lynn Campbell

Jeffrey Lynn Campbell

Feb 26, 2010

Jeffrey Lynn Campbell, 27, of Ridgeland, passed away Friday, February 26, 2010. Jeffrey was a licensed Cosmotologist and Nail Technician. He was attending Holmes Community College. Jeffrey loved his family and he loved life. He loved spending time with his dog, Spencer, and he ejoyed reading and listening to music. He was preceded in death by his step father, Johnie...

Carol A. De Lucia

Carol A. De Lucia

Feb 26, 2010

Carol Ann DeLucia passed away in her Biloxi home on February 26, 2010 at the age of 65. She was preceded in death by her father, George Capparelli; mother, Mafalda Capparelli; and two brother, George, Jr. and Richard Capparelli. She is survived by her husband, Agostino (Gus) DeLucia; her two children, son Raymond Acardamone, and his two daughters, Marisa and...

Maxine  N. Brady

Maxine N. Brady

Feb 26, 2010

Mrs. Maxine N. Brady, age 93, former resident of Biloxi, MS, went to be with her Lord on Friday, February 26, 2010, from Moss Point, MS. Mrs. Brady was born in Ridgely, TN to Lexi Neel and Ruth Campbell Neel Smith. She worked as a telephone operator before marrying. After rearing her family, she went back to work and eventually...

Alvin Crain

Alvin Crain

Feb 26, 2010

Alvin W. Crain, age 74, of Gulfport, died Friday, February 26, 2010 in New Orleans. Mr. Crain was a native of Tylertown, MS and was a graduate of the University of Mississippi. He retired as a Lt. Col. from the U.S. Army after 37 years. He was then employed as the Chief Civilian Pharmacist at Keesler Medical Center. After retirement,...

David Schmitt

David Schmitt

Feb 25, 2010

David Schmitt, 43, of Wiggins, passed away Thursday, February 25, 2010. Arrangements handled by RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Rd, Gulfport. For more information, please call (228) 539-9800.

Virginia Burtchaell

Virginia Burtchaell

Feb 25, 2010

Virginia A. Burtchaell, 84, a life long resident of Arabi, Louisiana, passed away on Thursday morning, February 25th, 2010. Virginia had a much filled life! She was involved passionately in local politics throughout her life and was president of the St. Robert Church Alter Society in Arabi, served as president of the AARP, the Delegate to the Democratic Committee representing...

Brenda Lea Adams Ladner

Brenda Lea Adams Ladner

Feb 25, 2010

Brenda Lea Adams Ladner, age 47, of Pass Christian, passed away on February 25, 2010 in Pass Christian. She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Douglas H. Ladner; her brother, Bill Adams; and her father and mother in law, Herman and Ina Ladner. She is survived by her children, Elijah Ladner of D'Iberville and Zach Ladner...

E.  Virginia Simmons

E. Virginia Simmons

Feb 24, 2010

Mrs. E. Virginia Simmons, age 68, resident of Gulfport, passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2010. Mrs. Simmons was born in Bexley, MS to Marvin """"Ted"""" Eubanks and Mamie E. Guagliardo. She married at the age of 15 and started her family. Gardening was a passion for her, and she spent many hours growing plants and selling them at the...

Roblen  Rob Smith

Roblen Rob Smith

Feb 24, 2010

Roblen """"Rob"""" Smith, age 62, of Gulfport, passed away on February 24, 2010 in Gulfport. He is survived by his wife of twenty years, Toni, and his daughter, Anna, both of Gulfport; his daughter, Dana, and his sons, Eric and Barrett, all of Tucson, AZ; his brother, Lee (Beverly) of Athens, AL; his sisters, Lucia Landers of Pelham, AL and...

Kenneth  Paul Varney

Kenneth Paul Varney

Feb 24, 2010

Kenneth P. """"Ken Man"""" Varney, 56, of Long Beach,. passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2010 in Long Beach. He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth L. Varney. Left to carry on his memories are his mother, Edith P. Varney, Long Beach and sisters, Rhonda L. (Dale) Pollaed, Milton, FL, Freda M. (Bill) Blaine and Susie D. (Kevin) Meier,...

Billie Jean Sepich Bennett

Billie Jean Sepich Bennett

Feb 24, 2010

Billie Jean Sepich Bennett, of Biloxi, went to rest with her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, February 24, 2010, in Biloxi, MS. Born to the late Rudolph and Jean Sepich of Mississippi City, Mrs. Bennett was a member of Fernwood Baptist Church. She was a native of Gulfport, MS and a graduate of Gulfport High, where she received the Herf Jones...

Daniel Ray

Daniel Ray

Feb 24, 2010

Daniel Grady Ray, Jr., age 70, of Long Beach, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends at his home on February 24, 2010 . He was born on December 21, 1939 and was a life long resident of Long Beach. He was the owner of Dan Ray Construction Co., Inc. He along with his family successfully ran the construction...