OBITUARIES

Nov 9, 2008

Myrtle Wedgeworth Herrin, age 89 and a resident of Saucier, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 9, 2008, in Gulfport. Mrs. Herrin was a member of Saucier United Methodist Church, and was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Perkinston Chapter. She is preceded in death by her husband, Reginald R. Herrin; her parents, Seabron & Lilly Dye...

Nov 8, 2008

John C. Billings, II, age 70 and a resident of Diamondhead, MS, died Saturday, November 8, 2008, in Diamondhead. Mr. Billings was a native of Nashville, TN, served in the U. S. Air Force and was a retired carpenter. He was a 15 year resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Mr. Billings was preceded in death by his parents, John...

Nov 8, 2008

Carolyn Roach, age 65, of Biloxi, passed away on November 8, 2008 in Ocean Springs. She was preceded in death by her parents and a son, Kenneth M. Roach. Mrs. Roach is survived by her husband, Charles W. Roach, Sr; her sons, Charles W. Roach, Jr and his wife, Martha, of Biloxi, and Robert Christopher Roach of Gulfport; two grandchildren,...

Nov 8, 2008

Dustin G. Foster of Gulfport, Ms. died in a housefire early Nov. 8, 2008 in Brooklyn, MS. He will always be loved and missed by his family and friends. The world is a better place, now that he has passed through it. Dustin has gone on to be with his King. He is survived by his father Vern, his mother...

Nov 8, 2008

Patricia May (Scott) Jenkins, age 67 and a resident of D'Iberville, MS passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2008, in Hicksville, OH. Patricia was preceded in death by her husband, Edward A. Jenkins. Survivors include; her mother, Verona W. Dunlap of Van Nuys, CA; children, Laurie B. (Jerome) Zoller, Eric A. (Diana) Jenkins, Mark E. Jenkins, and Paul D. (Rebecca)...

Nov 8, 2008

Shirley Jane Mendoza Martin, age 72 and a resident of Ocean Springs, passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2008, in Gulfport. A private burial will be held at Southern Memorial Park in Biloxi at a later date. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Riemann Family Funeral Home, 274 Beauvoir Road in Biloxi. For more information, please call (228)388-9516.

Nov 8, 2008

Jeptha R. Revell, known by friends and family as Rye, was born in Yazoo City, MS in October 1914. Mr. Revell passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2008, in Florida. The youngest of six siblings, he now leaves behind two daughters, Deva McQueen and Corliss Johnson. His grandchildren are Forrest Williams, Eva Clark, Kim Marak and Amy Welborn. There are...

Nov 7, 2008

John E. Prince, 75, of Dauphin Island, Alabama, died Friday, November 7, 2008 at the Biloxi VA. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, November 14, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. at the Dauphin Island United Methodist Church. Mr. Prince is survived by his wife, Ursula Prince; daughter, Debra and Denise; and other family and friends. He is a veteran...

Nov 7, 2008

John Prince, age 75 and a resident of Dauphin Island, AL died Friday, November 7, 2008 in Biloxi, MS Mr. Prince was a US Air Force veteran and served in the Korean War. He was a noted artist, and enjoyed cooking and fishing. He was devoted to his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Mary...

Nov 6, 2008

Michael Ervin Byrd, age 54, resident of Gulfport, passed away on November 6, 2008, in Jackson, MS. Mr. Byrd was a native of and lifelong resident of Gulfport. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Gulfport, worked in the commerical landscaping field, and enjoyed being in the outdoors. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rita...

Nov 6, 2008

Mildred L. Molsbee, age 83, and a resident of Long Beach, passed away Thursday, November 6, 2008, in Gulfport. Mrs. Molsbee is preceded in death by her grandson, Robbie Molsbee. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Bobbie L. Molsbee, of Long Beach; her children, Dr. R.G. (Glenn) Molsbee and his wife, Faye, of Gulfport and their children,...

Nov 5, 2008

Mrs. Ola Gilchress, age 89 and a resident of Gulfport, died on Wednesday, November 5, 2008, in Gulfport. Mrs. Gilchress was sent from the Riemann Family Funeral Home, 11280 Three Rivers Road in Gulfport to Schoen Funeral Home, 3827 Canal Street in New Orleans, LA for services and burial. For more information, please call Schoen Funeral Home at (504)482-2111.

Nov 5, 2008

Lucila Resto Gipson, age 76, of Long Beach, died Wednesday, November 5, 2008 in Long Beach. Mrs. Gipson was a native of Puerto Rico and had been a longtime resident of Long Beach. She enjoyed playing cards and going to the casino's with her friends. She was a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church in Long Beach. Survivors include her...

Nov 4, 2008

Lela Cox Grimsley, age 81, of Gulfport, passed away on November 4, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, A.B. Cox, Jr; her son, Roger Dale Cox; and her grandson, Daniel Cox. Lela is survived by her children, Betty Heindel, Jan Jackson, Kathy Marsh, Ricky Cox, David Cox, and June Cox; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; and Harvey...

Nov 4, 2008

Mrs. Nettie W. Woodruff, 94, of Gulfport, passed away Tuesday, November 04, 2008, in Oak Ridge, TN. Mrs. Woodruff was a native of Fayette, MS; she had lived in Gulfport for 39 years. She was a retired office worker and mortgage loan processor. She was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Gulfport and the Gulf Coast Chapter of Daughters...

Nov 4, 2008

Mark Tebor, age 61 and a resident of Biloxi, died Tuesday, November 4, 2008 in Gulfport. Mr. Tebor was a long time resident of Biloxi and a member of the Beth Israel Congregation. Music was his life. He was an Air Force veteran and traveled all over the world, playing as a member of the Air Force Band. He enjoyed...

Nov 3, 2008

Henry T. Schonewitz, age 73, resident of Gulfport, passed away on Monday, November 3, 2008, in Gulfport. Mr. Henry was a native and lifelong resident of Gulfport. He served in the United States Army and was a member of Orange Grove Masonic Lodge #635, where he served as Past Master. He was a longtime member of Grace Chapel Church, where...

Nov 3, 2008

Charles L. Westfall, age 77 of Gulfport, MS passed away on Monday, November 3, 2008 in Gulfport. Mr. Westfall was born in Los Angels, CA, and was a resident of Gulfport since 1963. He was retired from the USAF, after 23 years, and a Civil Service Instructor at KAFB, for 15 years. He was a member of St. John Catholic...

Nov 3, 2008

Nov 3, 2008

Mrs. Mary Hale Shell, 88, of Henderson, TX , formerly of New Orleans, LA and Pass Christian, MS passed away on Monday November 3, 2008 in Henderson, TX. Mrs. Shell was born December 14, 1919 in Itawamba County, Mississippi. She worked as a Personnel Officer for Public Health Service Hospital in New Orleans, LA and was a member of First...