OBITUARIES
Peggy A. Cuevas Dear
Jan 26, 2009
Peggy A. Cuevas Dear, age 64, of Gulfport, passed away on January 26, 2009 in Gulfport. She was preceded in death by her parents, Nelvin J. Cuevas, Sr and Antoinette Cuevas; three sisters, DeLois Cuevas, Elaine Cuevas, and Faye Cuevas; and two brothers, Winston Cuevas and Nelvin J. Cuevas, Jr. She is survived by her children, Debra Justice, Timothy Miller,...
Peggy Cuevas Dear
Jan 26, 2009
Peggy A. Cuevas Dear, age 64, of Gulfport, passed away on January 26, 2009 in Gulfport. She was preceded in death by her parents, Nelvin J. Cuevas, Sr and Antoinette Cuevas; three sisters, DeLois Cuevas, Elaine Cuevas, and Faye Cuevas; and two brothers, Winston Cuevas and Nelvin J. Cuevas, Jr. She is survived by her children, Debra Justice, Timothy Miller,...
Gloria Nell O' Mohundro
Jan 24, 2009
Gloria Bond O'Mohundro, age 48, of Long Beach, went to be with the Lord on Jan. 24, 2009. She was a 1978 Graduate of LBHS, participating in Concert Choir and Madrigals. She attended MGCCC 1978-1980. While in National City, CA, Gloria became President and Lifetime Member of the Ladies' Auxiliary VFW Post # 4630; she also served as a Political...
Arnell C. Saucier
Jan 24, 2009
Mrs. Arnell Catherine Saucier, 85, of Saucier, died Saturday, January 24, 2009 in Gulfport. Mrs. Saucier was a long-time resident of Saucier. She owned and operated ArnellaÌ‚â‚â„¢s Grocery on Highway 67 for many years. She loved teaching and retired after many years having taught in the Biloxi, DaÌ‚â‚â„¢Iberville, Woolmarket, Planterville, Pascagoula, Nettleton, Alva and Bossier City school systems. She was...
Jeanette Roberts
Jan 24, 2009
Jeanette Hale Roberts, age 60 and a resident of Pass Christian, MS, died on Saturday, January 24, 2009, in Pass Christian. Mrs. Roberts is preceded in death by her parents, Stephen & Faye Williams Hale and a son, David Lee Bemis, Jr. She is survived by her loving husband of 16 years, Harold Eugene Roberts; her son, Douglas Bemis; her...
Paul A. Lee
Jan 23, 2009
TSgt Paul A. Lee, USAF Ret., age 76, of Gulfport, died Friday, January 23, 2009 in Gulfport. He was born May 12, 1932 in Chase, Louisiana and lived most of his life in Vicksburg. He retired from the U.S. Air Force after serving his country for 20 years, serving in the Korean War. He moved to the Gulf Coast after...
Ray R. Ladner
Jan 23, 2009
Mr. Ray R. Ladner, age 70, resident of Pass Christian, passed away on Friday, January 23, 2009, in Gulfport. Mr. Ladner was a lifelong resident of the Coast and was a CPA at Gulf Coast Accounting, Inc. He loved to cook for family and friends and was an excellent gardener. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer J....
Sandra Rose Le Batard- Bennett
Jan 23, 2009
Sandra Rose LeBatard-Bennett, age 60 and a resident of Gulfport, passed away Friday, January 23, 2009, in Gulfport. Ms. Bennett was survived by her siblings, Callie (John) Weaver, and George LaBatard. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Services by the RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Gulfport. An online guestbook may be viewed and signed at www.riemannfamily.com
Edward R. King
Jan 23, 2009
Edward R. King, age 73, and a resident of Gulfport, died on Fri. 01/23/09 in Gulfport. Burial to be held at a later date. RIEMANN FAMILY F.H., Gulfport, Ms. is in charge of the arrangements.
Dorothy Vincent
Jan 22, 2009
Mrs. Dorothy Thompson Vincent, age 78, resident of Biloxi, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2009, in Biloxi. Mrs. Vincent was born in Mt. Vernon, IL to the late Rodney Thompson and Dora Schellenberger Thompson. She was a homemaker, a devoted wife and mother, and loved to read. She was a good neighbor and friend, and will be remembered for...
Eva Spicer
Jan 21, 2009
Eva Mae Spicer, 82, of Saucier passed away on Wednesday January 21, 2009 in Saucier. She was born in Coffeeville, MS on June 2, 1926 and was a resident of Saucier for almost 25 years. Ms. Spicer was a faithful member of a Cedardale Church. Ms. Spicer was survived by her six children, Wanda Sue Huffman of Hillsborough, NC, Kenneth...
Donald E. Crosby
Jan 21, 2009
Donald """"Duck"""" E. Crosby, age 58 and a lifelong resident of Gulfport, died on Wednesday, January 21, 2009, in Gulfport. Mr. Crosby is preceded in death by his mother, Bernette Harrison Crosby and two brothers, James Crosby & Gary Crosby. He is survived by his father, Orbie (Nancy) Crosby of Gulfport; his daughter, Michelle Whisenant of Pass Christian; his sisters,...
Shirley Flowers
Jan 20, 2009
Shirley Flowers, age 67 and a resident of Saucier, was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 20, 2009, in Gulfport. Mrs. Flowers was born and raised in Broadbranch, FL. She married Daniel Blair and raised seven children in the Kinard, FL area. Later in life, she moved to Saucier where she remained with daughter, Vera Mae,...
Robert Bob Swenson
Jan 19, 2009
Robert """"Bob"""" Swenson, 73, of Gulfport, died Monday, January 19, 2009 in Gulfport. Mr. Swenson was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Myrtle Swenson; and his grandparents, Sven and Lina Swenson. Survivors include his wife of 25 years, Marita Swenson; Eight children, Tammy Tenorio (John), Vicki Koberstein, Lee Swenson, Shelby Worrell (Francis), Monique Simmons (Kevin), Gregory Saucier, Jr.,...
Cecelia Bixbee
Jan 18, 2009
Cecelia Bixbee, August 8 1920-January 18 2009, to many she was known for her soft sultry voice, heard all over the coast from the 1940's to the late 1980's, enchanting fans with her style and perfection. She came here from New Orleans to sing with the Preston-Robertson Orchestra at the fashionable Broadwater Beach Hotel and married the handsome trumpet playing...
Elois Tumlin Anderson
Jan 17, 2009
Elois M. Tumlin Anderson, age 81 of Gulfport, died on Saturday, January 17, 2009, in Gulfport. Mrs. Anderson was a lifetime resident of the coast and was a long time member of the First Asssmbly of God Church in Gulfport, which she loved very much. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Louis Anderson; her parents; brothers, Lawrence...
Michael Harvey
Jan 17, 2009
Michael E. aÌ‚â‚Å“KimosabeaÌ‚â‚ Harvey, age 47 and a lifelong resident of Gulfport, died on Saturday, January 17, 2009, in Gulfport. Mr. Harvey is preceded in death by his parents, Johnie & Barbara Burkhart Harvey; his sisters, Gwen Diffenderfer and Brenda McMurtry and his brother, Bobby Allen. He is survived by his sisters, Joann Coggins (Steve Robinson) of Gulfport, Connie Allen...
Hilda E. Franz
Jan 17, 2009
Hilda E. Franz, age 86, resident of Gulfport, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2009, in Gulfport. Mrs. Franz was born in Greenville, Illinois to the late Rev. Finley and Catherine Daub Worthy. She was a member of Long Beach United Methodist Church, where she was a member of the United Methodist Women's Club. She also was a member of...
Johnnie Carlson
Jan 17, 2009
Mrs. Johnnie Ware Carlson, loving wife, mother and grandmother, of Gulfport, MS was called home to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009 at the age of 83. Johnnie was born in Taylorsville, MS, the daughter of Delus Ethel Ware and Nola Ainsworth Ware. Johnnie graduated from Taylorsville High School and went to work immediately at...
Roberta Irene Holder
Jan 17, 2009
Roberta Irene Holder (Wilson), called Roby her close family and friends, went to her eternal reward on January 17, 2009. She was born May 28, 1918 in Nancy, Kentucky to McHenry and Ruth Ellen Wilson, and graduated from Somerset High School in 1935. Roby was married to Harold Roy Holder Sr. on April 16, 1939. They lived most of their...
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