OBITUARIES
Robert F. Fabiano
Dec 12, 2009
Robert F. Fabiano, age 73, of Gulfport, passed away Saturday, December 12, 2009, in Gulfport. Mr. Fabiano was educated in the Boston, Massachusetts parochial and public school systems, attaining Hall of Fame status in athletics. He attended Boston College prior to entry into the military for duties during the Korean and Vietnam conflicts. He also attained undergraduate and post graduate...
James Wiley J W. """" Powe
Dec 12, 2009
James """"J. W."""" Wiley Powe, age 68, of Kiln, MS, passed away Saturday, December 12, 2009, in Kiln. Mr. Powe was preceded in death by his ex-wife and mother of his children, Jannie M. Powe; his mother, Aurilla Hill Powe; and step-father, Ernest Powe. He is survived by 5 daughters, Martha Powe, Nancy Powe Lebo; Sandra Bobinger Harris; Paula Bobinger...
Philip Bone
Dec 11, 2009
Mr. Philip F. Bone, age 98 and a resident of Gulfport, died on Friday, December 11, 2009, in Gulfport. Mr. Bone was a native and lifelong resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Mr. Bone was preceded in death by his parents, David and Sarah Bone; a sister, Carrie B. Smith and...
Helen Deas
Dec 10, 2009
Helen O. Deas, age 82, of Gulfport passed away Thursday, December 10, 2009, in Biloxi. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Q. Deas; her parents, Coma Osborne and Maude Osborne; and her brother, Robert Osborne. She is survived by her children, Tony Deas and his wife, Patti, Timmy Deas and his wife, Diane, and Gayle Stewart and...
Elizabeth Gillespie
Dec 10, 2009
Elizabeth Zadee Gillespie, a resident of Long Beach, died December 10, 2009, in Gulfport. Mrs. Gillespie was a native of Dunbar, WV, where she was a charter member of the Presbyterian Church in Dunbar. She had been a resident of Long Beach since 2000. Mrs. Gillespie was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a friend to everyone she...
Geraldine M. "Gerry" Bishop
Dec 9, 2009
Geraldine M. (Gerry) Bishop, age 89, a native of Pass Christian died Wednesday December 9, 2009 in Gulfport. Gerry is preceded in death by her parents Charles A. Martin and Ellen Ziz Martin, her husband Gordon Errol Bishop, former mayor of Pass Christian, and her brother Charles Roland Martin. She is survived by two sons, Charles Martin Bishop and wife...
Richard Bowles
Dec 9, 2009
Richard Bowles passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2009, in Gulfport. Mr. Bowles was sent from the RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Gulfport, to Scot Ward Funeral Home, Conyers, GA.
Jack Baker Jones
Dec 9, 2009
Mr. Jack B. Jones, Sr., 86 of Gulfport, MS, died peacefully Wednesday, Dec 9, 2009, in Gulfport. Mr. Jones was born August 23, 1923 in Clearwater, Kansas. He has been a resident of Gulfport for the last 16 years. His favorite thing to do was watching sports on TV with his canine buddies Chance and Roscoe. They were at his...
Ronald Charles Johnson
Dec 9, 2009
Ronald Johnson, 59, of Vancleave, died Wednesday, December 9, 2009 at the Biloxi VA Hospital. There will be a Memorial Service planned at a later date. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Mr. Johnson is survived by his daughter, Roberta; brother, David and many other family members. Mr. Johnson will be dearly missed and forever in our hearts.
Roberta Robbie """" Wilson
Dec 9, 2009
Mrs. Roberta """"Robbie"""" Wilson, age 49, resident of Pass Christian, passed away at home with her family by her side on Wednesday, December 09, 2009, after a long battle with breast cancer. Mrs. Wilson was born in Harlingen, TX and moved to the Coast in high school. She was a former employee at Stuffed Shirt in Long Beach. After raising...
Ruth A. Gibson - Lee
Dec 8, 2009
Ruth Gibson Lee, age 86 and a resident of Biloxi, died on Tuesday, December 8, 2009, in Biloxi. Mrs. Gibson Lee is preceded in death by her husbands, John R. Gibson and James T. Lee, Jr. She is survived by her two sons, Earl O. (Carrie) Gibson and Harold G. (Cindy) Gibson, as well as two granddaughters and three great-grandchildren....
Harley Bonham
Dec 7, 2009
Harley T. Bonham, age 72, of Diamondhead, died Monday, December 7, 2009 in Diamondhead. Survivors include his wife, Jan Bonham; 2 sons: Harley and John; a daughter, Karen; 2 brothers, Mike and Milton; 2 grandchildren: Nicole and Reagan Elizabeth; amd 1 great-grandchild, Michael. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 2:00 pm Friday, December 11, 2009 at the RIEMANN...
Ernest Bianchini
Dec 6, 2009
Ernest Bianchini, age 74 and a resident of Gulfport, died on Sunday, December 6, 2009, in Gulfport. Mr. Bianchini was sent from the Riemann Family Funeral Home, 11280 Three Rivers Road in Gulfport, to St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home, in Chalmette, LA for services and burial. For more information, please call St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home at (504)279-6376.
Rachel Cruthirds
Dec 6, 2009
Mrs. Rachel Mosley Cruthirds, age 78, resident of Lumberton, MS, passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2009. Mrs. Cruthirds was born in Gulfport to the late William and Eppie Morgan Mosley. She was a lifelong resident of the Coast until Hurricane Katrina destroyed her home. She had been very involved in various organizations, including the VFW, and the DAV, where...
Verna Waltman
Dec 5, 2009
Verna Evelyn Waltman, 67, of Saucier passed away on Saturday, December 5, 2009 after a couregous battle with cancer. She leaves behind to cherish her loving memories, her devoted husband Buck Waltman of Saucier. Her children, Robert (Cynthia) Waltman of Vancleave; Peggy (Charlie) Bang-Forehand of Saucier; Mark (Renee) Waltman of Ocean Springs; Rhonda (David) Neese of Pensacola, FL; Brandy (Jim)...
Infant Richard Craig
Dec 5, 2009
Richard Allen Craig, Jr., infant son of Richard Allen Craig, Sr. and Shantel Wilson, died Friday, December 4, 2009 in Gulfport. You will be greatly missed and forever in our hearts. He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Herbert Emery, Ralph Case, Sr., Preston Wilson and Lucille Wilson. Survivors include his parents; brother, Brayden Wilson; sister, Breonna Craig; grandparents,...
Evelyn Fillingim
Dec 5, 2009
Mrs. Evelyn Estes Fillingim, age 87, resident of Long Beach, passed away on Saturday, December 05, 2009. Mrs. Fillingim was born in Sylacauga, AL to the late Bethel and Nettie Sumners Estes. She worked as a switchboard operator at the Seabee Base and Mississippi Power. She was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Long Beach. She...
James Throneberry
Dec 4, 2009
James Bransford """"JB"""" Throneberry, age 86 and a resident of Diamondhead, MS, was born on July 24, 1923, and died on December 4, 2009. """"JB"""" retired from the U.S. Navy in 1968, having served in World War II and the Vietnam War. Mr. Throneberry was loved and will be missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his...
Don Gomillion
Dec 4, 2009
Don Gomillion, age 69, of Hancock County, passed away Friday, December 4, 2009, in Hancock County. Mr. Gomillion was retired from Freeport-McMoran Welder/Pipefitter after 35 years of Service. He enjoyed running with friends and loved his garden. Survivors included his wife of 45 years Linda Gomillion; children, Donnie Gomillion (Tammy), Amie Emmons (Roger Spratlin), and Nichole Gomillion (Carlos Zaldivar); seven...
Margie Bernice Robertson Walle
Dec 4, 2009
Margie Bernice Robertson Walle, age 86, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Friday, December 4, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Henry Edward Walle. Born January 18, 1923 in Sumrall, Mississippi, she grew up in Mississippi during the Depression. As an adult, lived in New Orleans, where she worked...
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