OBITUARIES
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...
Gene Reich
Oct 6, 2008
Gene Reich entered into his heavenly home on October 6, 2008 at the age of 81. Gene was born in Double Springs, Alabama on June 16, 1927 to Curtis and Rilla Reich. Gene was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Troyce Reich, Chuck Reich, and Clyde Reich; a sister, Sereda Bazzell; and a grandson, Eric Lee Overbay, who...
Ella Mae Dubose
Oct 5, 2008
Ella Mae S. Dubose, a resident of Gulfport, died on Sunday, October 5, 2008, in Gulfport. Mrs. Dubose is preceded in death by her parents, Luther, Sr. & Leona Dedeaux Swilley. She is survived by her daughter, Michele Denise Lappert of Gulfport; her sister, Marylee """"DeeDee"""" Martin, and her husband, Glenn, of Gulfport; her brother, Luther Swilley, Jr. of Perkinston;...
August Richard Pique
Oct 5, 2008
August Richard Pique, Sr., of Woolmarket, MS, was born on April 3, 1929 in New Orleans, LA to Walter John Pique, Sr. and Margaret Mary Hogan Pique, and went Home to Heaven on October 5, 2008, in Gulfport, MS. As a youth, he attended St. Henry Catholic Church and School in New Orleans, St. Thomas Catholic Church and School in...
William Randell Truitt
Oct 4, 2008
William Randell Truitt, age 48, died on Saturday, October 4, 2008 in Gulfport, MS. Arrangments are pending at RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Three Rivers Rd., Gulfport.
Gloria A. Parker
Oct 3, 2008
Gloria Pilgrim Parker, 58, of Long Beach, passed away Friday October 3, 2008, in Hammond, LA. Services will be at 12 Noon with visitation from 10 A.M. to 12 Noon for Family and Friends on Saturday October 11, 2008, at RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOMES, 19130 Commission Road in Long Beach. Interment to follow at Gulf Pines Cemetery in Long Beach....
Richard F. Eastman
Oct 3, 2008
Mr. Richard Frederick Eastman, age 73, resident of Gulfport, passed away on Friday, October 3, 2008, in Gulfport. Mr. Eastman was born in Chicago, Illinois, and reared in Lima, Ohio. He attended Bowling Green University before enlisting in the U.S. Air Force. He served 8 years active duty and also served in the Air National Guard. Mr. Eastman retired from...
Larry Woten
Oct 2, 2008
Lawrence """"Larry"""" Woten, age 80 and a resident of Biloxi, died Thursday, October 2, 2008 in Gulfport. Mr. Woten was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Katherine Woten, and daughter, Marsha Woten. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Helen Woten; his son Mike Woten, both of Biloxi; brothers, Carl Woten and wife Dee of...
Derick Boudreaux
Oct 2, 2008
Derick Philip Boudreaux, age 27 and a lifelong resident of Saucier, died on Thursday, October 2, 2008, in Saucier. Derick was preceded in death by his brothers, Edward Boudreaux & Jeremy Boudreaux. He is survived by his loving parents, Billy & Sandra Boudreaux of Saucier; his daughter, Tiara Boudreaux of Gulfport; his brothers, Kevin Boudreaux of Kiln, and William Boudreaux,...
John Simpson
Oct 2, 2008
Johnnie """"John"""" Lee Simpson, age 85 and a resident of Diamondhead, died on Thursday, October 2, 2008, in Diamondhead. Mr. Simpson will be sent from the Riemann Family Funeral Home, 9113 Kiln-DeLisle Road in Pass Christian, to Greene Funeral Home in Rock Hill, SC for services and burial. For more information, please call Greene Funeral Home at (803)326-2051.
Myrlin Mauffray
Oct 2, 2008
Myrlin J. """"Big John"""" Mauffray, age 78 of Long Beach, MS died on Thursday, October 2, 2008 in Gulfport. Born in Cuevas, MS, he was a lifelong resident of the Coast. He was a retired Teamster Union Truck Driver, and a Baptist in faith. Among his hobbies he enjoyed fishing and oystering. Mr. Mauffray was preceded in death by his...
May Jewell Ladner
Oct 1, 2008
May Jewell Runnels Ladner, 83, of Long Beach, MS, left her earthly home to be with her Lord and Heavenly family on October 1, 2008. She graduated from Gulfport High School in 1942. She was employed with and retired from the Mississippi Department of Health in Gulfport, MS. Ms. Ladner was preceded in death by her mother, Bonnie Streichert; step-father,...
Raymond L. Franz
Sep 29, 2008
Mr. Raymond L. Franz, age 86, resident of Gulfport, passed away on Monday, September 29, 2008, in Gulfport. Mr. Franz was born in Staunton, Illinois on December 7, 1921. He served in the U.S. Army from 1944-1946, and retired from Civil Service at Keesler Air Force Base after 21 years. He was a member of First United Methodist Church of...
Luis Alvarez
Sep 29, 2008
Luis Guillermo Alvarez, age 85, passed away on Monday, September 29, 2008. Beloved husband of 65 years of Lorraine Alvarez and father of Bill Alvarez and Cindy Price; he is also survived by 4 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. He was a native of Puerto Rico, and a resident of Algiers, LA. Graveside services for family and close friends will be...
Earl John Badinger
Sep 28, 2008
Earl John Badinger, age 85, of Long Beach, MS was called to be with his heavenly father on Sunday, September 28, 2008 at his home in Long Beach, MS. Mr. Badinger was born in New Orleans, LA on February 18, 1923. He was a World War II Veteran and retired with over 20 years from the U. S. Navy. He...
Avis L. Havard
Sep 28, 2008
Avis L. Havard, age 60 and a resident of Saucier, died on Sunday, September 28, 2008, in Saucier. A graveside service will be held on Monday, October 6, 2008, at 2:30 p.m. at the Biloxi National Cemetery. The Riemann Family Funeral Home, 11280 Three Rivers Road in Gulfport is in charge of arrangements. For more information, please call (228)539-9800.
John C. Geissinger
Sep 28, 2008
John Charles Geissinger, 84, of Biloxi, died September 28, 2008 in Ocean Springs. aÌ‚â‚Å“God and CountryaÌ‚â‚- Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on February 24, 1924, and orphaned at a young age, Mother Church and the United States Army Air Corps gave JohnaÌ‚â‚â„¢s life direction and led to a fulfilling and meaningful life. John learned the meaning of hard work early when...
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