OBITUARIES

James Williams

James Williams

May 21, 2009

James Henry Williams, age 52, of Gulfport passed away on May 21, 2009, in Jackson. If ever there were a man to embrace GodaÌ‚â‚â„¢s bountiful gifts of life, that man was James H. Williams. The world lost this incredible man early Thursday morning. A consummate product of his South Mississippi upbringing, James proved mastery of his career as a seafood...

Bobby Main

Bobby Main

May 21, 2009

Robert William """"Bobby"""" Main, age 66 of Bay St. Louis, died suddenly of an aortic aneurysm on Thursday, May 21, 2009. Mr. Main was a graduate of St. Aloysius and served in the U.S. Navy. He later retired after 30 years as a Finance Manager. Mr. Main was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Chester Main and Myra Cote...

Harrison Lampkin

Harrison Lampkin

May 20, 2009

Harrison Robert """"H R"""" and """"Bob"""" Lampkin, 85, of Gulfport, passed away on May 20, 2009, in Pass Christian. He was born on July 15, 1923 in Jasper Co., MS, and had been a resident of Gulfport for 69 years. Mr. Lampkin was retired from Civil Service at Keesler Air Force Base. During his career he was Chief Engineer at...

Glen Frazier

Glen Frazier

May 20, 2009

Glen Frazier, age 59, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2009, in Gulfport. Arrangements are pending at the RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Rd, Gpt.

Annie Catherine Walker Ritzer

Annie Catherine Walker Ritzer

May 20, 2009

Annie Catherine Walker """"Nan"""" Ritzer, born August 14, 1916 passed into Eternal Life on May 20, 2009 at the age of 92. She was the oldest communicant and lifetime member of the St. Mark's Episcopal Church. Annie was preceded in death by her mother and father, Inez Gordon Latimer and William John Walker; her sister Zora Inez Walker Carver, her...

Kort Pease

Kort Pease

May 19, 2009

Kort A. Pease, 96, of Saucier, passed away Tuesday May 19, 2009, in Saucier. Mr. Pease lived in Southern Indiana for most of his life and he moved to the MS Gulf Coast two and half years ago. Mr. Pease retired from Louisville Cement Company in Speed, IN. He lived a long full life and he loved to fish and...

Leonard Sierveld

Leonard Sierveld

May 19, 2009

Leonard Richard (Dick) Sierveld, age 84 of Diamondhead, MS, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2009. Leonard, born in Cincinnati, OH, was a WWII Navy Veteran. He followed in his fatheraÌ‚â‚â„¢s footsteps in the grocery business. He was employed by Winn Dixie Food Stores for 37 years, and held the position of Meat Merchandiser for 25 years before retiring. Leonard Sierveld...

Annetta  T. Jordan

Annetta T. Jordan

May 18, 2009

Annetta T. Jordan, 81, passed away May 18, 2009, with her beloved husband of 62 years and her family by her side. Daughter of the late Theodore and Victoria (Banister) Noseworthy, she was born December 11, 1927 in Chelsea, MA, and moved to Biloxi in 1947. Annetta is preceded in death by her brother, Jack Noseworthy; sisters, Gertrude Kearly, and...

Mary Marks

Mary Marks

May 18, 2009

Mrs. Mary Marks, age 88, of Diamondhead, MS died on Monday, May 18, 2009 in Diamondhead. Mary Marks loved her Lord Jesus Christ and she lived out her faith throughout her life. She approached all of her relationships in a selfless way and never ceased from seeking to help others. Her caring spirit was and continues to be an example...

Carl Hanson

Carl Hanson

May 18, 2009

Carl Eric Hanson, age 49, of Gulfport, passed away on May 18, 2009 in Gulfport. He was preceded in death by his father, Donald R. Hanson, and his grandparents. He is survived by his wife, Lorraine Hanson, of Gulfport; his children, Erica Howard of Biloxi and Elizabeth Stephens of Gulfport; his stepchildren, Tommy Williams of Gulfport, Mark Williams of Saucier,...

Jack Woodcock

Jack Woodcock

May 18, 2009

Captain Donald Jack Woodcock, Gulfport Police Dept., Ret., age 75, of Biloxi, died Monday, May 18, 2009 in Biloxi. Capt. Jack was a lifelong native of the coast and attended LSU. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and later joind the Gulfport Police Department. Captain Jack worked his way through the ranks and retired as a...

Davee Young

Davee Young

May 18, 2009

Davee J. Young, age 71, of Bay St. Louis, MS, passed away on May 18, 2009 in Gulfport. Arrangements are by RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Rd, Gulfport.

Fr. John O' Brien

Fr. John O' Brien

May 18, 2009

Father John T. O'Brien, age 88, of Pass Christian, died Monday, May 18, 2009 in Pass Christian. Fr. O'Brien was a native of County Galway, Ireland and was a graduate of St. Patrick's College in Carlow, Ireland. He came to the United States in 1946 to begin his ministry. His assignments included: Mar.-Aug. 1946, Assistant at St. Paul's, Pass Christian,...

Hector Rodriguez

Hector Rodriguez

May 17, 2009

Hector P. Rodriguez, age 82, and a resident of Biloxi, died Friday, May 15, 2009 in Biloxi. Mr. Rodriguez was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Mary Acosta Rodriguez; three brothers; and one sister. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Faye Tullos Rodriguez; and his daughter, Joanne Schonewitz, of Biloxi. Mr. Rodriguez was born in...

Peter Murphy

Peter Murphy

May 17, 2009

Mr. Peter Francis Murphy, Sr., age 51, resident of Long Beach, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2009, in Long Beach. Mr. Murphy was born in Annapolis, MD on May 9, 1958. He was a passionate musician and talented story-teller. His studies led him abroad, attending schools all over the world. He adored his granddaughter, Gloria Jayne. He was preceded...

Preston  D. Pipkin

Preston D. Pipkin

May 17, 2009

Preston D. Pipkin, age 82 and a resident of Long Beach, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2009, in Gulfport. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Riemann Family Funeral Home, 19130 Commission Road in Long Beach. For more information, please call (228)539-9800.

Bessie Waller

Bessie Waller

May 17, 2009

Bessie Ikerd Waller departed this life on May 17, 2009. She was born in New Orleans, Louisiana 89 years ago on January 22, 1920 to the late Millard Ikerd, Jr. and Lena Gollott Ikerd. The majority of her life was spent on the Coast, attending school in Long Beach, and living in Gulfport for the rest of her life. Predeceasing...

William Whisenant

William Whisenant

May 17, 2009

William Floyd """"Chester"""" Whisenant, age 79 and a resident of Gulfport, died on Sunday, May 17, 2009, in Gulfport. Mr. Whisenant was a lifelong resident of the MS Gulf Coast and served in the United States Army. Mr. Whisenant was preceded in death by his parents, William Henry & Nancy Elliott Whisenant; his wife, Bertha Williams Whisenant; his son, Timothy...

Herbert Bliler

Herbert Bliler

May 16, 2009

Herbert Scott Bliler, age 85, of Diamondhead, MS died Saturday, May 16, 2009 in Diamondhead. Mr. Bliler was a native of Blue Mound, IL and Illiopolis, IL and has been a resident of Diamondhead for 17 years. Mr. Bliler was a veteran of the US Army and served in Okinawa during WWII, where he received a purple heart. He graduated...

Jack Cantrell

Jack Cantrell

May 16, 2009

Mr. Jack E. Cantrell, 73, died Saturday, May 16, 2009, in Gulfport, MS. Born in Russellville, AL, he relocated to Gulfport in the late 1950aÌ‚â‚â„¢s. He joined the U.S. Army and retired in 1981. He worked at Tramark Golf Course for many years. He passed away playing the game he loved, golf. Mr. Cantrell was preceded in death by his...