OBITUARIES
Christopher Simpson Hanson
Mar 2, 2009
Christopher Simpson Hanson, age 47, of Gulfport, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2009, in Gulfport. Mr. Hanson was born in Gulfport and graduated from Gulfport High School. He previously worked in the citrus business in Vero Beach, FL, and on boats serving the oil industry in the Gulf. Mr. Hanson was preceded in death by his father, R.W. Hanson,...
Caesar Huet
Mar 2, 2009
Caesar Arthur Huet, 89, of Long Beach, passed away in Biloxi on March 2, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Bertha Huet; and his wife Rose """"Tiger"""" Lawrence Huet. He is survived by his wife's two nieces Mary Ann Bissel and Fay Oddo; and his good friend Ruby Anthony. He and his wife were residents...
Anthony G. Andy """" Foretich
Mar 2, 2009
Anthony G. """"Andy"""" Foretich, age 57 and a resident of Gulfport, passed away Monday, March 2, 2009, in Gulfport. Mr. Foretich was a 3rd Degree Mason at the Southern Star Lodge #500 and a past Boy Scout Leader. He was a musician and an artist. He also enjoyed sailing. Mr. Foretich was a member of the Mississippi City United Methodist...
Fred Anthony
Mar 1, 2009
Fred C. Anthony, age 86, and a resident of Gulfport, died on Sunday, March 1, 2009 in Gulfport. Mr. Anthony was a long time resident of Gulfport and an elder and member of Olivet Baptist Church. He was a Christian who served his country faithfully and bravely in a long career in the United States Marine Corps. Mr. Anthony served...
Dorothy Roberts
Mar 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,...
Mary B. Ladner
Feb 27, 2009
Mary B. Ladner, 81, of Pass Christian has gone to meet her late husband of 54 years, Horace Lee Ladner. They were the former owners of Mary's Drive Inn in Gulfport for 42 years. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Percy Bates, Sr and Sadie Mason Bates; sister, Dot Atwell; and brother, Oather Bates. She is survived...
C. Jacques Dupas
Feb 27, 2009
C. Jacques Dupas, 89, of Poplarville, died Fri., Feb. 27, 2009. Graveside service 10 am Wednesday, March 4, 2009 in Biloxi National Cemetery. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Biloxi
Elsie K. Albert
Feb 27, 2009
Elsie K. Albert, age 96, of Saucier, passed away on February 27, 2009 in Gulfport. She was preceded in death by her parents, five brothers, one sister, and five children, Elaine Haynes, Mary Dixon, Bill Williams, Peggy Ruth Williams, and Easter Emily Williams. She is survived by her children, Doris Pagagnelli of Delray Beach, FL, Charles Edward Williams of Wiggins,...
John Ritchie I I
Feb 27, 2009
John T. Ritchie II, 70, died February 27, 2009, in Gulfport. Mr. Ritchie was born in Brookhaven and was a graduate of Natchez High School and the University of Mississippi. He was a commissioned officer in the U.S. Army and served in Korea. His business career as a geologist was expanded to include ownership in several businesses in Monticello and...
Anita Jean Funk Southworth
Feb 26, 2009
Anita Jean Funk Southworth of Saucier, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2009 at the age of 47. Anita was born in Wiggins on March 9, 1961 to Mr. and Mrs. Loren Eli O'Neal, Sr. Anita enjoyed singing, traveling and cooking for the people she loved. She was preceded in death by her father, Loren Eli O'Neal, Sr.; her first...
Flossie Doris Ross
Feb 26, 2009
Flossie Doris Ross joined the Lord and the love of her life on February 26, 2009. She will be truly missed by her family and friends. The legacy of love, devoting sacrifice and ability to make this world more beautiful will forever live in our hearts. She was born to John and Eula Lee on February 10, 1919. She was...
Jeanette B. Necaise
Feb 25, 2009
Jeanette B. Necaise, 78, of Pass Christian, went to be with the lord on Wednesday Feb. 25, 2009 in Gulfport. To greet her on her journey is her daughter, Melinda Necaise; son, Larry Necaise; granddaughter, Amber Jones; parents, Wilton and Ernestine Bradley; sisters, Norma Farve and Beverly Bradley; brothers, Toffie and Eldridge Bradley. She is survived by her husband of...
James Paul Sparks
Feb 25, 2009
Mr. James Paul Sparks, born December 18, 1924 to the late Charles and Mayme Sparks in Denver, CO, died on Wednesday, February 25, 2009, in Gulfport. Mr. Sparks enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard in July, 1942 prior to graduating from Corona High School in Southern California. Serving as an Assault Boat Coxswain, he participated in operations in the Marshall...
Everett Herman Mills
Feb 24, 2009
Everett Herman Mills, age 89, of Perkinston, passed away on February 24, 2009 in Perkinston. He was preceded in death by his wife, Edna Earl H. Mills; his parents; a brother and a sister. He is survived by his children, Everett """"Ebby"""" W. Mills of Perkinston, Juanita Warren of Gulfport, and Jim Melvin of Florida; ten grandchildren; and numerous great...
Dennis Boyd
Feb 24, 2009
Dennis Alvin Boyd, 60, of Perkinston, MS, died Tuesday, February 24, 2009. He was taken too soon from his family, but will be remembered forever. Dennis was born October 6, 1948 and raised in Gulfport, MS until he retired to his home in Perkinston, MS. He was a Veteran of the Vietnam War and """"DAB"""" worked for Reichold/Arizona Chemical for...
Dennis Alvin Boyd
Feb 24, 2009
Dennis Alvin Boyd, age 60 of Perkinston, MS passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2008 in George county. Arrangements are pending at the RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Rd., Gpt.
Billie Lyons
Feb 24, 2009
Mrs. Billie Fay Lyons, age 72 and a resident of Diamondhead, passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2009. Mrs. Lyons was born to William """"Bud"""" and Izella Glass in Kiln, MS on May 8, 1936. She was a graduate of Kiln Consolidated High School. She was the first female elected to the Hancock County School Board. She was the owner of...
Rosalind Ann Morgan
Feb 23, 2009
Rosalind Ann Morgan, age 75 of Long Beach, Ms passed away on Monday, February 23, 2009, in Long Beach. Born in Houma, LA she spent fifty years in Gretna, LA. Mrs. Morgan had been a resident of Long Beach for four years. She presently attended St. Thomas Catholic Church in Long Beach, and was a long time parishioner of St....
Betty Jane Miller Credeur
Feb 21, 2009
Jane """"Miller"""" Credeur, who had been a resident of the MS Gulf Coast since 1979, died on Saturday, February 21, 2009, in D'Iberville, at the age of 63. She is preceded in death by her father, James Brown and her maternal and paternal grandparents. Mrs. Credeur is survived by her children, Mechelle (Marty Byers) Hill of Biloxi, Danielle (Trevor) Stearman...
Eugene F. Wagar
Feb 21, 2009
Eugene F. Wagar, age 69 and a resident of Pass Christian, died on Saturday, February 21, 2009, in Gulfport. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Riemann Family Funeral Home, 274 Beauvoir Road in Biloxi. For more information, please call (228)388-9516.
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