OBITUARIES
Kernis Skinner
Oct 16, 2008
Kernis """"Buddy"""" Wayne Skinner, Sr., age 71 and a resident of Biloxi, died on Thursday, October 16, 2008, in Biloxi. Mr. Skinner was a native and lifelong resident of the MS Gulf Coast and served in the United States Navy for six years. He retired from Ingalls Shipbuilding as a pipe insulator after 38 years of service. Mr. Skinner is...
Dewey Williams
Oct 14, 2008
Dewey """"Bear"""" Williams, age 61,and a resident of Biloxi, died Tuesday, October 14, 2008 in Biloxi. Arrangements were by the RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME in Biloxi.
Mitchell Shawn Johnson
Oct 14, 2008
Mitchell Shawn Johnson, 48, of Nacogdoches, TX passed away on Tuesday Oct 14, 2008 in Nacogdoches. Mr. Johnson was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde Johnson and Evelyn Johnson; his sister, Johnnie - Ruth McKay; his brothers, Fred Johnson and Wesley Johnson. He is survived by his wife of 25 years Pamela Lee Johnson of Nacogdoches, TX; his son...
Thomas Necaise
Oct 13, 2008
Thomas Joseph """"TJ"""" Hebert Necaise, whose life was unfairly shortened on October 13, 2008, was born on November 13, 1977 in Gulfport, MS. He was a lifelong resident of Pass Christian, and he worked in construction most of his life. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Raymond Necaise; an uncle, Randy Necaise; and his cousin, Jonathan Necaise. He...
James Kenneth Phillips
Oct 13, 2008
James Kenneth Phillips, age 74 and a resident of Gulfport, died Monday, October 13, 2008, in Gulfport. Mr. Phillips retired after 43 years with the Kansas City Southern Railroad, and was an active member of Bayou View Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife of fifty years, Martha Phillips of Gulfport; and an extended family, one son, three grandchildren,...
Catalina Murao
Oct 13, 2008
Catalina C. Murao, age 76, of Gulfport, died on October 13, 2008 in Gulfport. Visitation-6-9PM on Wed; Service-1PM on Thursday at RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 3 Rivers Rd, Gulfport.
Billie Rayburn Beasley
Oct 13, 2008
Billie Rayburn Beasley, age 75, of Gulfport, went to her heavenly home on Monday, October 13, 2008 in Gulfport. Mrs. Beasley was born in Wiggins, MS and resided in Gulfport most of her life. Mrs. Beasley was preceded in death by her parents, William Silas and Myrtle Rayborn; her brother, Everett (Buddy) Burdett; her first husband William Robert Rayburn and...
Eddie Lee Dulier
Oct 12, 2008
Eddie Lee Dulier, Sr., 73, of Woolmarket, died Sunday, October 12, 2008 in Gulfport. Services are pending with RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Beauvoir Road, Biloxi (228-388-9516).
Eddie L. Dulier
Oct 12, 2008
Eddie L. Dulier, Sr., age 73 and a resident of Woolmarket, died Sunday, October 12, 2008 in Gulfport. Mr. Dulier was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, and his sister. He is survived by his wife, Joyce C. Dulier, children: Vickie Post, Eve Lynn McPharon, Eddie Lee Dulier, Jr., Jeffrey Dulier, Alicia Yarborough; brother, Johnny Dulier; 14 grandchildren;...
Rex H. Johnson
Oct 10, 2008
Rex H. Johnson, Sr., age 75 of Gulfport, MS passed away on Friday, October 10, 2008 in New Orleans, LA. He is preceded in death by his parents, Isaac W. Johnson and Laura May Johnson; and a grand-son, Billy Joe Johnson, Jr. Survivors include his children; Lyla Anderson of Saucier, Rex H. Johnson, Jr. of Perkinston, Billy Joe Johnson of...
Barbara Brechtel
Oct 10, 2008
Barbara Brechtel, age 50, of Gulfport, passed away on October 10, 2008 in Gulfport. She is survived by her husband, Wilburn 'Butch' Brechtel, Jr of Gulfport; her mother, Ruby E. Cade, and her husband, Jim, of Long Beach; her children, Wesley Brechtel and his wife, Jheri, of Biloxi, and James Brechtel and his wife, Ashley, of Atlanta, GA; her brothers...
Ruth Bug """" Quick
Oct 10, 2008
Ruth J. 'Bug' Quick, age 73, of Gulfport, passed away on October 10, 2008 in Gulfport. She was preceded in death by her parents, Velma Quick and William Quick; her sisters, Virel Craig and Dean Barras; and her brother, Willie T. Quick. She is survived by her sisters, Pat Hill and Joyce Spradley, both of Gulfport. She was affectionately known...
Michael G. Mate
Oct 10, 2008
Michael G. Mate, Jr. age 28, of Pass Christian, MS passed away on Friday, October 10, 2008 in Gulfport. Michael was a lifelong resident of Pass Christian, and a member of St. Paul Catholic Church. He was a mechanic the Long Beach Auto Auction and was a country boy at heart. He enjoyed Nascar and hunting. Michael was preceded in...
Fred H. Johnson
Oct 9, 2008
Fred H. Johnson, age 66, died Thursday, October 9, 2008, in Bowie, Texas. He was born and raised in Woolmarket and was a long time resident of Saucier. Mr. Johnson was preceded in death by his wife, Brenda Johnson; parents, James Clyde Johnson and Elsie Evelyn Johnson; sister, Johnnie Ruth McKay; and brother, Wesley Johnson. Survivors include four children, Olivia...
Gladys Staub Wegman
Oct 9, 2008
Gladys Evelyn Staub Wegman, age 86, passed away on Friday, October 9, 2008. Born on February 13, 1922, she was a native of New Orleans, LA., and a lifelong resident of Lakeview. The beloved wife of the late Joseph F. Wegman, Sr, and the daughter of the late Murry and Annie Staub. She was preceded in death by her sister,...
Patricia Owens
Oct 8, 2008
Patricia Elizabeth Rieman Owens, age 88 and a resident of Alabama, died Wednesday, October 8, 2008 in Mobile. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elmore and Mary Humbles. Mrs. Owens is survived by her husband Joda W. Owens of Alabama; son, Douglas Rieman; step-children, Tina Thayer, Kim Dowers, Debra Runkle, Annie Floyd, and Joseph, Terri, Mike, Paul, Lynda,...
John Ander
Oct 8, 2008
MSgt John J. """"Andy"""" Ander, U.S. Air Force, retired, age 82 and a resident of Biloxi, died Wednesday, October 8, 2008 in Ocean Springs. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Magdalen I. Ander, and his brother, Joseph Ander. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Norma J. Ander, of Biloxi; his children, John...
Eugene Rogers
Oct 7, 2008
Eugene """"Pops"""" Rogers, Ret. Chief, USN, age 70, of Gulfport, died Tuesday, October 7, 2008 in Gulfport. Mr. Rogers was a resident of Gulfport for the past 37 years. He retired from the US Navy, Seabees, Unit 133, after 27 1/2 years. He retired from Civil Service with the Gulfport VA. He was preceded in death by his grandsons, Jason...
John Sandusky
Oct 7, 2008
John Elwood """"Sandy"""" Sandusky, 86, of Gulfport, died Tuesday morning, October 7, 2008, in Gulfport after a prolonged illness. John was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in WWII. He worked at Keesler AFB, retiring in 1984. He coached youth athletic sports teams and refereed basketball for many years. John was an avid golfer and a member of the...
Harry Vincent Geauthreaux
Oct 7, 2008
Harry Vincent Geauthreaux, age 82, resident of Diamondhead, died, Tuesday, October 7, 2008 in Slidell, LA. Mr. Geauthreaux was a member of Most Holy Trinity Mens Club, VFW Post 2880 and Knights of Columbus. Mr. Geauthreaux was preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Bertha Geauthreaux; two brothers, Warren and Raines; and a sister Ruby. He is survived by...
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