OBITUARIES

Feb 3, 2009

Dennis R. Clary, 71, of Gulfport, died February 3, 2009. Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Saturday, February 7, 2009 at the Assembly of God Church, Shaw Rd., Gulfport. Arrng. by RIEMANN FAMILY F.H., Gulfport.

Feb 2, 2009

Mildred Lott Sumrall, age 66 and a resident of Gulfport, died on Monday, February 2, 2009, in Gulfport. Mrs. Sumrall was a native and lifelong resident of the MS Gulf Coast and she was a member of Ten Mile Baptist Church in Perkinston. Mrs. Sumrall is preceded in death by her parents, Willie & Elsie Dearman Lott and her brother,...

Feb 2, 2009

Dr. Charles Wittmann Weston, a devoted husband, father of two, and accomplished research chemist died peacefully February 2, 2009. Charlie, as he was known by friends and family, will be remembered for his generous nature, infectious laugh, and boundless curiosity. He was a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, but always considered Pass Christian, MS his home. Charlie received his bachelor's...

Feb 1, 2009

Mabel Thomas, age 82 and a resident of Gulfport, died on Sunday, February 1, 2009, in Gulfport. Mrs. Thomas will be sent from the Riemann Family Funeral Home, 11280 Three Rivers Road in Gulfport, to Brown Robinson Funeral Home in Lorain, Ohio for services. Burial will be held at Elmwood Cemetery in Lorain. For more information, please call Brown Robinson...

Feb 1, 2009

Chad Howell, beloved husband, father, friend, and pastor, was taken from earthly trials to the loving arms of Jesus, Sunday, February 1, 2009. He was 32. Chad was the pastor of Bread of Life Family Worship for 5 years. Many lives have changed thru his willingness to help the hurting and hopeless. His smile and joy will always be remembered...

Feb 1, 2009

Mrs. Dorothy Ann Denson Roberts died peacefully with family on March 1, 2009, in Tampa, Florida, where she has lived since August, 2005. She was born in Carnes, Mississippi, on April 26, 1929, and had resided in Long Beach, Mississippi, for 46 years before moving to Tampa. Mrs. Roberts was preceded in death by her husband, Donald L. Roberts, parents,...

Jan 31, 2009

George A. """"Pete"""" Bennett, age 81, of Woolmarket, died Saturday, January 31, 2009 in Gulfport. Mr. Bennett was a native of Harrison Co., MS and had lived all of his life on the coast. He was an active member of Coalville United Methodist Church. He was a member and twice past master of Polar Star Lodge #154, 33 degree Scottish...

Jan 31, 2009

Mary """"Mae"""" Lucy Famiglio Faneca, age 93, a resident of Gulfport since 1957, passed away on January 31, 2009 at the home of her son in Gulfport and in the loving care of her two daughters and daughter-in-law. Mae was preceded in death by her husband, Cyril T. Faneca; her mother, Mary Conti Famiglio (born in Palermo, Italy); her father,...

Jan 30, 2009

Kenneth """"Skinny"""" Joseph Necaise, age 74, born in Klin, MS and a lifelong resident of Gulfport, died on January 30, 2009. He left this world with his children by his side to be reunited with his beloved wife of fifty years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lorean Lee Necaise; his parents, Elmer and Oneila Necaise; and nine...

Jan 30, 2009

William Frank Watrous, age 83, died on January 30, 2009 following a brief illness. Born October 30, 1925, at his life-long home in Long Beach, William was the youngest of three children born to Geoffrey Steele Watrous, Sr., and his wife, May Quarles Watrous. William was named for his two grandfathers, William James Quarles, pioneer resident of Long Beach, who...

Jan 30, 2009

Teresa Ann Cantrell, age 45, died on Friday, January 30, 2009. She was born September 29, 1963, in Gulfport, MS. She is survived by her husband, Kyle Curley; her daughter, Kayleigh Cantrell and sons, Matthew Cantrell and Logan Cantrell; her parents, George and Donna Newton of Gulfport; her brother, Alan Newton of Coden, AL and her nieces, Deidra, Ashley, Brianna,...

Jan 30, 2009

Wanda L. Stephens, age 73, of Long Beach, died on Friday, January 30, 2009, in Long Beach, MS. Mrs. Stephens was a resident of the Long Beach community since 1995. She had been a trailer parker owner for many years. She loved her children, grandchildren and all her family and was an avid video poker player. Mrs. Stephens was preceded...

Jan 30, 2009

Mrs. Margaret E. Campbell, age 76, of Gulfport, MS died on Friday, January 30, 2009 in Gulfport. She was preceded in death by her husband of 31 years, Ernie Campbell, and her parents, Bill and Cora West. She is survived by her daughter, Julie, and son-in-law, Steve Berry, both of Maryland; two sisters, Rebecca Hynum and Josie Laird, both of...

Jan 30, 2009

Jan 29, 2009

Candice Lizana, age 20 and a resident of Gulfport, passed away Thursday, January 29, 2009, in New Orleans, LA. Candice loved her family and friends and will be missed by all. She was preceded in death by her mother, Angela Lizana. Survivors include her grandparents, Hubert Earl and Alma Rose Lizana, of Gulfport; her uncles and aunts, Robert (Michelle) Lizana,...

Jan 28, 2009

Helen DeEtte Cotten Wells, age 82 and a resident of Pass Christian, passed away, surrounded by her loving family, on Wednesday, January 28, 2009 in Gulfport. Mrs. Wells was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis R. Wells; and her brother, Rufus Cotten. Survivors include her five children, Vicki (Buddy) Palazzo, Cathy (Sam) Noto, Mike Wells, Patti (Ricky) Weeks, and...

Jan 27, 2009

Mr. Burnett A. Purvis, age 93, resident of Gulfport, passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2009, in Gulfport. Mr. Purvis was born to the late George W. and Lucy Brownlee Purvis in Laurel in 1915. He served in the United States Army, retiring after 20 years of service. He owned and operated Purvis Enterprise Fence Company for many years. He...

Jan 27, 2009

James 'Terry' Deakle, age 64, of Gulfport, passed away on January 27, 2009 in Gulfport. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ollie Deakle and Mary Deakle. He is survived by his wife and best friend of 26 years, Toni Deakle, of Gulfport; his siblings, June Venable (Bob) of Georgetown, TX, Ralph Deakle (Janice) of Gulfport, Kay Chapman of...

Jan 26, 2009

James B. Lee went home to be with our loving father on January 26, 2009. He was born September 27, 1922, to Carlos and Claudia Lee in Carnes, MS. He was a World War II veteran and a retired Millrite from Roy Anderson Corporation. Pops was married to the love of his life, Doris, for 64 years. He was a...

Jan 26, 2009

Master Chief Petty Officer Carlos F. """"Carl"""" Kucera, USN (Ret.), 91, of Biloxi, died January 26, 2009 in Biloxi. Carl was born in New Orleans, retiring after 30 years of distinguished Naval service. Within his career he served in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. After retiring in 1972, he and his wife settled in Biloxi. He was actively dedicated...