OBITUARIES
Lavon Walters
Jun 29, 2008
Mr. Lavon 'Buster' Walters, age 79, of Gulfport, passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2008 in Gulfport following a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Walters; and his grandson, Joshua Robinson. Buster was a loving father and grandfather who leaves behind his two daughters, Debi Robinson and her husband, Derek, of Pass Christian and Tina...
Arvah Hopkins
Jun 29, 2008
On Thursday evening, July 3, 2008, the family of Arvah Mansell Hopkins, Jr., will receive visitors at the RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, on Three Rivers Road in Gulfport from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. in celebration and memory of his life. Mr. Hopkins passed away from natural causes at his Katrina Cottage home on Beach Boulevard Sunday, June 29. Born...
Richard Rogers
Jun 29, 2008
Richard Roy Rogers, age 79, of Gulfport passed away Sunday, June 29, 2008 in Gulfport. Mr Rogers was born on November 14, 1928 in Haywood County, NC. He grew up in Canton, NC and has been a long time resident of Gulfport since 1965. He served in the US Army, 82nd Airborne, Airforce, Navy and retired in 1972 from the...
Edith Reed
Jun 28, 2008
Edith Mae Allen Reed, age 90 and resident of Long Beach died on Saturday. Mrs. Reed was born August 24, 1917 in Long Beach and was a life long resident of the Long Beach Community. She was a life long and the oldest member of the Antioch Baptist church where she taught Sunday School for decades. She was an accomplished...
William Edward Young
Jun 28, 2008
William Edward Young, age 73 of Gulfport died on Saturday, June 28, 2008. Mr. Young was born May 24, 1935 in Panola County, MS and was a long time resident of the Gulfport community. He was a deacon of Hansboro Baptist Church where he served as chairman of deacons, taught Sunday School, and was chairman of the ChurchaÌ‚â‚â„¢s reconstruction committee....
Donald Louis Bentz
Jun 28, 2008
Staff Sgt. Donald Louis Bentz, age 28 and a resident of Long Beach, died on Saturday, June 28, 2008, in Pass Christian. Donald was a 1998 graduate of Long Beach High School, and was a member of St. John Catholic Church in Gulfport and St. Thomas Catholic Church in Long Beach. He proudly served two tours of duty in Iraq...
Nona Elizabeth Kerr Elixson
Jun 27, 2008
Born on November 8, 1918 to Floyd and Viola Kerr, Nona Elizabeth Kerr Elixson died on Friday, June 27, 2008, in her home in Ridgeland. She was preceded in death by her husband James aÌ‚â‚Å“JimaÌ‚â‚ Brooks Elixson. She is survived by a brother and sister-in-law, Gayle and BJ Kerr of Bishopville, SC; her sister and brother-in-law, Alice and Bill Hamiter...
Virgil Bigot
Jun 27, 2008
Mr. Virgil Bigot, age 52, resident of Gulfport, passed away on Fri., 6/27/08, in Gulfport. Mr. Bigot was born in Vancleave, attended Gulfport schools, and worked at Hartson Kennedy Cabinet Co. for 18 years. He enjoyed fishing and playing golf with his son, Josh, and friend Estes Graves. He was an avid NASCAR fan. He is preceded in death by...
James Panter
Jun 27, 2008
James Panter, age 88 of Gulfport, died on Friday, June 27, 2008 in Gulfport. Arrangements are pending at RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Rd., Gulfport, MS
Sonia Vay Allen Lafata
Jun 27, 2008
Sonia Vay Allen LaFata, age 76 and a resident of Amsterdam, NY, died on Friday, June 27, 2008, in Amsterdam. Mrs. LaFata was a native of Pass Christian and a member of North Long Beach Baptist Church. Mrs. LaFata is preceded in death by her parents, Jessie & Flora Cuevas Allen. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband...
Melba Thompson
Jun 27, 2008
Melba J. Thompson, age 78 and a resident of Biloxi, died Friday, June 27, 2008 in Gulfport. Mrs. Thompson was a life long resident of Biloxi. She worked as a secretary and bookkeeper for many years before retiring. She was a loving mother and grandmother who will be remembered for her love and strength, and will be sadly missed. She...
Helen Mooton Fillingame Ladner
Jun 25, 2008
Helen Mooton Ladner, age 84 and a resident of Gulfport, died on Wednesday, June 25, 2008, in Gulfport. Mrs. Ladner was a lifelong resident of the MS Gulf Coast and was a charter member of First Baptist Church in Lizana. She was well loved and respected by all those who knew her. Mrs. Ladner is preceded in death by her...
Rhondda Favreau
Jun 25, 2008
Mrs. Rhondda Lee Favreau lost a long, courageous battle with cancer on Wednesday, June 25, 2008, at her home in Saucier, MS. She was 73 years old. Mrs. Favreau was born June 14, 1935, in Upper Darby, PA, and had been a resident of Saucier for the past 2 1/2 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Oley...
David Garrido
Jun 23, 2008
Mr. David Garrido, age 50, resident of Gulfport, died on Monday, June 23, 2008, in Gulfport. Mr. Garrido was a native of Guam and had been a resident of Gulfport for the last 13 years. He attended St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Gulfport and enjoyed watching television with his family. He was a former interpreter for the school system in...
Elmyra Gendron
Jun 23, 2008
Elmyra Irene Robertson Gendron, age 84 of Gulfport, died on Monday, June 23, 2008, in Gulfport. Graveside service will be held at 11am on Wednesday June 25, 2008 at Garden of Memories Cemetery, Kenner, LA. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Rd.,Gulfport is in charge of the arrangments.
Maurice Eddie Robinson
Jun 22, 2008
Maurice Eddie Robinson, age 55 and a resident of Long Beach, died on Sunday, June 22, 2008, in Gulfport. Mr. Robinson was a longtime resident of the MS Gulf Coast. He served in the U.S. Army in the Special Forces Unit. He was an avid gardener & fisherman and was a wonderful musician who enjoyed playing instruments. Mr. Robinson is...
James Ricky Brentz
Jun 22, 2008
James Ricky Brentz, age 54 and a resident of Diamondhead, was called Home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 22, 2008. Ricky was a lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast, and was a 1972 graduate of Long Beach High School. He loved an evening of good food and music, and he enjoyed working in his garden and around...
Nettie Poole
Jun 21, 2008
Nettie Cartrett Poole passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2008, in Natchez, Mississippi, where she had recently moved in order to be close to family. Born to John Olan and Luanna Doyle Cartrett in DeRidder, Louisiana, on February 9, 1919, she became a permanent Gulfport resident by the age of three. She graduated from Gulfport High School and retired from...
Donald Purchase
Jun 20, 2008
Donald """"Seven"""" Purchase has gone to be with """"The Big Scotter Rider in the Sky"""". Seven was born in Deadwood-Lead area of South Dakota on May 13, 1951, and departed us on June 20, 2008. He was preceded in death by a son, Jason McKenny. He is survived by a daughter, Jamie Everts of Melbourne, FL; father Donald Purchase; brothers,...
E. J. Spiers
Jun 20, 2008
E.J. """"Chunky"""" Spiers, Jr. age 56, of Lizana, died on Friday, June 20, 2008. Mr. Spiers was a long time resident of Lizana and Necaise Crossing. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force, where he served in the Presidential Honor Guard. He was medically retired, and a very generous man and had many friends in the Lizana Community....
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