OBITUARIES
John Stewart
Jul 10, 2008
John N. Stewart, III, passed away on Thursday, July 10, 2008. He was 83 years old. After completing his secondary education, John served in the USNCB (Sea Bees) in 1943 and later attended Yale and graduated from Tulane University in New Orleans. He was an individual trader on the New Orleans Cotton Exchange and served on the President's Advisory Committee....
Ronald A. Cuevas
Jul 8, 2008
Mr. Ronald A. Cuevas, age 62, resident of Gulfport, died on Tuesday, July 8, 2008, in Gulfport. Mr. Cuevas graduated from Pass Christian High School in 1964, and enjoyed gardening, working out at the gym, and traveling. He was an educated student of the Bible, member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Biloxi, where he served as Eucharistic...
Bertha Jane Gay
Jul 8, 2008
Mrs. Bertha Jane Gay, age 78, resident of Long Beach, passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2008, in Gulfport. Mrs. Gay was born in Stone County to the late Nathan and Gladys Burdeaux Williams. She was a member of the North Long Beach Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Richard W. Gay, and her parents. She...
Richard Bell
Jul 8, 2008
SMSgt Richard Bell, USAF, Ret, RN, age 85, of Gulfport, passed away on July 8, 2008 in Gulfport. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Dr. Shirly Bell; a sister, Thelma Stankard; a son- in- law, Michael Crump; and two grandsons, Micah Wagner and Beau Bell. Mr. Bell is survived by his loving wife of 62 years,...
Louis Hoagland
Jul 8, 2008
Mr. Louis Hoagland, 80 of Perkinston died 7/8/08 in Gpt. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOMES is arranging for transportation to G.H. Herrmann F.H. in Indianapolis, IN for service.
Bonnie King
Jul 7, 2008
Bonnie Jean Rutledge King, age 76, of Long Beach, passed away on July 7, 2008 in Gulfport She was preceded in death by her husband, Max S. King; her parents, Edward and Sally Rutledge; her brothers, Lee Rutledge, Richard Rutledge, Louie Rutledge, and J.C. Rutledge; and her sisters, Ida Mae Carr, Lillian Jay Baxter, Dimple Carnes, and Mary Thompson. She...
Johnnie Killegrew
Jul 7, 2008
Johnnie Ray Killegrew, age 74, of Long Beach, died Tuesday, July 7, 2008 in Long Beach. Mr. Killegrew was a native and lifelong resident of the coast and retired after 32 years of service with the Sun Herald. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. Mr. Johnnie was an excellent story teller and was an excellent handyman that...
Clyde Albert Favre
Jul 6, 2008
Clyde Albert Favre, Jr., age 52 and a resident of Pass Christian, died on Sunday, July 6, 2008, in Biloxi. Arrangements are being handled by the Riemann Family Funeral Home, 9113 Kiln-Delisle Road in Pass Christian. For more information, please call (228)586-0510.
Lonnie Newton Preston
Jul 6, 2008
Lonnie Newton Preston, age 71 and a resident of Saucier, died on Sunday, July 6, 2008, in Saucier. Mr. Preston was a native and longtime resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. He was a member of the Baptist faith. Mr. Preston is preceded in death by his parents, Lonnie & Anna McNeely Preston; his wife, Wanda Watkins Preston and his...
Long Hung Tran
Jul 6, 2008
Long Hung Tran, age 79 and a resident of Biloxi, died on Sunday, July 6, 2008, in Ocean Springs. Mr. Tran was a resident of the MS Gulf Coast for the past 25 years. He was a dedicated fisherman and enjoyed working in his garden. Mr. Tran is survived by his loving wife, Seo Tran; his children, Duc Tran, Sony...
Christian Bo """" Smith
Jul 5, 2008
Christian Michael """"Bo"""" Smith, age 15, of Kiln, died Saturday, July 5, 2008 from an accidental gunshot wound. He was a student at Hancock High School were he played on the football team. He enjoyed plaing video games and his base guitar. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Stephen Smith. Survivors include his parents, Ricky Mitchell and...
Christine Gibbons
Jul 4, 2008
Mrs. Christine Odom Gibbons, age 88, resident of Gulfport, passed away on Friday, July 4, 2008, in Gulfport. Born in Thomastown, MS, to the late, Deese and Ella Melson Odom, Mrs. Gibbons, has resided on the Coast since 1950. She was the former owner of Chris' Lounge in Gulfport and was of the Baptist faith. She loved gardening, especially her...
Mary Thornburg
Jul 4, 2008
Mary Thornburg of Gulfport, died Friday, July 4, 2008 in Connected Hearts Personal Care Home in Gulfport. Mrs. Thornburg was sent to J.F. Floyd Mortuary in Spartanburg, SC for services. You may visit their website at www.floydmortuary.com to find visitation and service information.
Claudette P. Huddlestun
Jul 4, 2008
Claudette P. Huddlestun, 58, of Perkinston, died July 4, 2008. She was a homemaker and loving wife, mom, and grandmother and will be sadly missed. She was preceded in death her husband, Russell; and daughter, Darlene. Survivors include sons, Brian of Jacksonville, FL and Brad of Biloxi; daughter, Bobbie of Biloxi; 10 grandchildren and numerous brothers and sisters. Visitation will...
Michael Tater Holm
Jul 4, 2008
Michael """"Tater"""" Holm, age 57, of the Kiln, died Friday, July 4, 2008 in Gulfport. He is survived by his mother, June C. Holm of Idaho; and his aunt, Theresa Coleman of Portland, Oregon. """"Rest in Peace, Tater."""" Arrangements by Riemann Family Funeral Home, 9113 Kiln DeLisle Road, Pass Christian.
Raymond Necaise
Jul 4, 2008
Raymond L. Necaise, age 74, and a resident of Pass Christian, passed away on Friday, July 4, 2008 in Bay Saint Louis, MS. Mr. Necaise was a life long resident of the coast. He was retired from Indall Aluminum Plant, and a member of St. Ann Catholic Church, Dubuisson Community. He was preceded in death by his parents, his son,...
Mercedes Merci Ramos
Jul 3, 2008
Mrs. Mercedes """"Merci"""" Ramos, 60, of Biloxi, died Thursday, July 3, 2008 at her residence. Merci was born September 23, 1947 in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico. She worked as a Pay Specialist with Civil Serice at Keesler AFB. She is survived by her husband, Aurelio Ramos, Jr.; daughter, Diana M. Ramos; and son, Aurelio Ramos, III. A Memorial Service will...
Infant Elena Ramos Robinson
Jul 3, 2008
Infant Elena Ramos Robinson, daughter of Levi and Maria Ramos-Robinson, died Thursday, July 3, 2008 in Mobile, Alabama. Infant Elena is also survived by her grandparents, Michael & Mary Partrick and Pastor & Elenita Ramos; uncle, Pastor Ramos, Jr.; cousin, Gavriella Ramos; and god-mother, Teri Breeland. The graveside service will be at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 8, 2008 at Biloxi...
Irma Ludlow
Jul 3, 2008
Mrs. Irma Rita LeBlanc Ludlow, age 68, resident of Woolmarket, passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2008, in Houston, TX. She was born in Biloxi to the late Idest LeBlanc, Sr. and Laurence Breaux LeBlanc. She was a longtime member of Coalville United Methodist Church and loved fishing and camping. She and her husband were members of the MS Coast...
Jack D. Melton
Jul 2, 2008
MSgt Jack Donald Melton, USAF, Ret., was born in Lexington, Mississippi on July 29, 1930. He went to be with the Lord on July 2, 2008. His parents, Fred and Blanche Melton, his brothers, Elmer and Fred Melton, all of Jackson, MS, and a brother-in-law, Roy Cleveland of Osyka, MS preceded him in death. He is survived by his loving...
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