OBITUARIES

Jeffery  Scott Huff

Jeffery Scott Huff

Jan 1, 2009

Jeffery Scott Huff, age 52 of Statesboro, GA passed away on Thurs. January 1, 2009, in Gulfport. Private services will be held RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Gulfport is in charge. (228) 539-9800.

Joan Easterling

Joan Easterling

Dec 31, 2008

Joan E. Easterling, """"Mrs. E"""", of Gulfport passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2008 at the age of 73 of cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clayton A. Schule and Bernice B. Schule; her husband, Wallace Lee Easterling; and her grandson, T.J. Eastering. She is survived by her children, Ricky Easterling and his wife, Lydia, Clay Easterling...

Nellie Williams

Nellie Williams

Dec 31, 2008

Nellie V. Williams, 97, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on December 31, 2008, in Gulfport. Mrs. Williams was born in Wiggins, MS and had been a resident of Gulfport since 1933. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Gulfport. She was a member of the Coast Chapter #51 Order of the Eastern Star...

Wallace  R. Smith

Wallace R. Smith

Dec 31, 2008

Wallace R. Smith, 85 of Diamondhead, MS passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2008 in Hospice Care at Veterans Hospital in Biloxi. Mr. Smith was born June 3, 1923 in Duluth, MN. Mr. Smith was preceded is death by his parents, Jack and Lucy Smith and son in law, Ralph Tonn. Mr. Smith is survived by his beloved wife of...

Cecil Cospelich

Cecil Cospelich

Dec 30, 2008

Cecil S. Cospelich, age 86, of Long Beach, died Tuesday, December 30, 2008 in Long Beach. Mr. Cospelich was a native and lifelong resident of the coast had was retired from the Sheetmetal Workers Local #11, New Orleans. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII, was a member of the Choctaw Tribe Association, and was a founder of Dixie...

James  Mc Clantoc

James Mc Clantoc

Dec 30, 2008

James Henry McClantoc, Sr, 86, went to be with his Lord and Saviour on December 30, 2008, in Gulfport. As a long time resident of the MS Gulf Coast, Mr. McClantoc resided in Gulfport and Pass Christian and he was also a previous resident of Bayou LaBatre, AL in his younger years. Mr. McClantoc worked in the fishing industry all...

Edward Horstman

Edward Horstman

Dec 29, 2008

Command Sgt. Major Edward F. Horstman, USA (Ret.) died on Monday, December 29, 2008, at his home in Biloxi. Ed joined the Army in 1947 and was stationed in Hawaii with the 37th Engineer Group (Demolitions and Diving Detachment) which took part in 2nd Battalion """"E"""" Company which landed in Pusan, Korea in July 1950 where they engaged and fought...

Dean Williams

Dean Williams

Dec 29, 2008

Earl """"Dean"""" Williams, age 70, and a resident of Biloxi, passed away on Monday, December 29, 2008, in Gulfport. Mr. Williams is survived by his children, Sherri (Jake) Heinrichs, of Long Beach, Deana (Chris) Malloy, of Pass Christian, and Karen (Craig) Vanderhorst, of Cincinnati, OH; 8 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 31, 2008,...

Corbin Pieper

Corbin Pieper

Dec 29, 2008

Corbin Dale Pieper, 66, of Pass Christian, died 12/29/08. Private burial in Live Oak Cemetery by RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 135 W. 2nd St., Pass Christian, (539-9800).

Glorine  G. Moran

Glorine G. Moran

Dec 28, 2008

Mrs. Glorine Moran, age 76, lifetime resident of Kiln, passed away Sunday, December 28, 2008, in Oklahoma City, OK. Mrs. Moran was preceded in death by her parents, Ferdinand Ladner, Sr. and Exie Ladner, and her husband of 33 years, Horace """"Joe"""" Moran. She is survived by her loving family and will be sadly missed. Visitation will be Friday, January...

James Ratcliff

James Ratcliff

Dec 28, 2008

James Rankin Ratcliff, Jr., age 82 and a resident of Gulfport, passed away Sunday, December 28, 2008, in Gulfport. Mr. Ratcliff was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Ratcliff; sister, Hattie Parker, and brothers, Lenox and Ned Ratcliff. He is survived by his son, James R. Ratcliff, III, siblings, Christina Dobbs, Mel Ratcliff, Minnie Newel; and grandchildren, James Paul...

Lizzie Bloom

Lizzie Bloom

Dec 28, 2008

Mrs. Lizzie Bell Bloom, age 70 of Biloxi, died Sunday, December 28, 2008 in Gulfport. She is survived by her husband, Thomas Bloom. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Tuesday, January 13, 2009 at Biloxi National Cemetery. Arrangements are by the RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 274 Beauvoir Road, Biloxi.

Marlene Grantham

Marlene Grantham

Dec 28, 2008

Marlene Grantham, age 69 and a resident of Gulfport, passed away on December 28, 2008, in Gulfport. Mrs. Grantham was preceded in death by her husband, William """"Bill"""" Grantham. She is survived by her son, David (Vanessa) Grantham of Richton, MS; her daughter, Debroah (Robert) Moore, of Gulfport; two brothers, Billy Anderwson and Gene Anderson both of OR; four grandchildren;...

Marie Wheeler

Marie Wheeler

Dec 27, 2008

Marie Wheeler, age 78 and a resident of Gulfport, died December 27, 2008, in Gulfport. Mrs. Wheeler was born in Brewton, AL, to the late Lewis and Henrietta Pugh. She moved to Mobile, AL, where she met her future husband, and moved to the Coast in 1963. Mrs. Wheeler was a former employee of the Peyton-Turner Insurance Agency, and was...

Cora Blaylock

Cora Blaylock

Dec 27, 2008

Cora Blaylock, 88, of Gulfport, died 12/27/08. Ms. Blaylock was sent from RIEMANN FAMILY F.H., Gulfport to Memorial F.H., Houston, MS for services.

Clyde  J. Ladner

Clyde J. Ladner

Dec 27, 2008

Clyde Julius Ladner, Sr., age 83, died December 27th 2008 at Sky Lakes Medical Center in Klamath Falls, Oregon after a short battle with leukemia. Mr. Ladner was born in Vidalia, MS on March 14th 1925 and lived in Long Beach until 2000 when he relocated to Klamath Falls to be with family. He retired from Sears, Roebuck and Co....

Joseph  O. Goforth

Joseph O. Goforth

Dec 27, 2008

Joseph O. Goforth, Jr., age 86 and a resident of Gulfport, MS died on Saturday, December 27, 2008, in Gulfport. Mr. Goforth was a native of Erwin, TN and had been a resident of Gulfport since 1960. As a member of the aÌ‚â‚Å“Greatest Generationâ₝, he retired from the United States Air Force with over 20 years of service including assignments...

Richard Hinkle

Richard Hinkle

Dec 27, 2008

Mr. Richard Lewis Hinkle, 53, of Gulfport,MS died Saturday, December 27, 2008 in Gulfport. Mr. Hinkle was born in Cleveland, Ohio and served our country in the United States Air Force. He is preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Doris Hinkle; daughters Yolanda Banks (Daniel) of Gulfport, Andrille Miles of Gulfport, Jeanette Frazier (Samuel) of Atlanta, GA, Grendolyn Smith...

Henry  T. Stiglet

Henry T. Stiglet

Dec 27, 2008

Henry T. Stiglet, Jr. age 52 of Bay St. Louis, died on Saturday, December 27,2008. Visitation from 9am-12pm on Monday December 29, 2008 at RIEMANN FAMILY Funeral Home, 135 W.2nd St. Pass Christian. Service 12pm in funeral home chapel. Burial to follow in New Delisle Cemetery.

Ann Kisio

Ann Kisio

Dec 26, 2008

Ann Kisio of Gulfport, Ms, age 68, passed away on December 26, 2008, at Memorial Hospital. She is survived by her loving husband of 28 years Barry Kisio; two sons, Nickie D. Thornton, and Tim (Kim) Thornton; two grandchildren, Chad (Elysce) Thornton, and Travis Thornton; and great granddaughter, Taylor Thornton. Mrs. Kisio retired as head of volunteer services for Memorial...