OBITUARIES
James Ivie
Feb 10, 2009
James C. Ivie, 80, of Gulfport, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday February 10, 2009 in Gulfport. Mr. Ivie was retired from the US Military after 23 years of service. He was a member of the VFW and a coast resident of 20 years. He is preceded in death by his son, Billy Ivie, his former wife, Mary...
Ernest Slocum
Feb 10, 2009
Ernest Eugene Slocum, 86, passed away on Tuesday February 10, 2009 in Slidell. He was a loving husband and father. He was the husband of the late Lanell Price Slocum. He was also preceded in death by his son-in-law, Walter Delle and his grandson Joey Slocum. Mr. Slocum was survived by his children, Carolyn Slocum Delle and David Slocum (Susie);...
Martha Elizabeth Fitzgerald Whichard
Feb 10, 2009
Martha E. Whichard, a one-of-a-kind Speech Therapist best known for her love of children and her abillity to help them fulfill their educational needs, succumbed to cancer on February 10, 2009, in her home on Silver Run Lakes, near Perkinston, MS. Her husband of 41 years, Sam, was at her side. She was 61. Mrs. Whichard was born in Pennsylvania....
Sandra Whitford
Feb 9, 2009
Sandra Whitford, age 71 and a resident of Pass Christian, died on Monday, February 9, 2009, in Gulfport. Funeral 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.
Infant Stephen Michael Waller
Feb 9, 2009
Infant Stephen Michael Waller, of Saucier, passed away on Monday, February 9, 2009 in Biloxi, MS. A graveside service will be held on Monday, February 16, 2009, at Rouse Cemetery. The RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road in Gulfport, is in charge of arrangements. A guestbook may be viewed and signed at www.riemannfamily.com.
Brelynn & Brooklyn White
Feb 7, 2009
Infant twin girls, the daughters' of John & Brittany White of Waveland, Brelynn Grace White & Brooklyn Diane White, died on Saturday, February 7, 2009, in Gulfport. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, February 11, 2009, at 5:00 p.m. at St. Mary's Cemetery on Necaise Avenue in Bay St. Louis. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Riemann...
Ruby Arguelles
Feb 7, 2009
Ruby Lucille Ellis Arguelles, 48, of Gulfport passed away on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2009. She was born November 20, 1960 in Huntington, LA but spent most of her life living along the gulf coast. Known as aÌ‚â‚Å“mamaaÌ‚â‚ by most that entered her home, Ruby never knew a stranger and was always helping others in need. Her love of cooking, sewing...
William Lee Siter
Feb 6, 2009
William Lee Siter, age 18 and a resident of Andover, CT, died unexpectedly on Friday, February 6, 2009, at the Windham Hospital in Willimantic, CT. Born on September 22, 1990, in Biloxi, he was a son of Glenn Siter of Andover and Anna Marie (Shaw) Siter of Missisippi. William was a 2008 graduate of RHAM High School in Hebron, CT...
Walter L. Burrus
Feb 6, 2009
Walter L. """"Lonnie"""" Burrus, 73, of Long Beach, died Friday, February 6, 2009 in Gulfport. Mr. Burrus was a life-long resident of the MS Gulf Coast and was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Aledia Burrus; brothers, James, Eugene, Gary, Eddie and Freddie Burrus; and sisters, Peggy Callahan, Jeanette...
Brenda Genty
Feb 4, 2009
Brenda Genty, 68, of Gulfport, passed away on Wed., Feb. 4, 2009 in Gulfport. Private Family Services will be held. Arrangements by RIEMANN FAMILY FH, 11280 Three Rivers Rd, Gpt.
John Ladner
Feb 4, 2009
John """"Johnny"""" Ladner, Sr, age 60, resident of Pass Christian, died Wednesday, February 4, 2009 in Gulfport. Mr. Ladner was a lifelong resident of Pass Christian and enjoyed gardening. He worked for the City of Gulfport for 36 years in the Department of Leisure Services. Mr. Ladner was preceeded in death by his mother, Hilda Ladner, and a nephew, Gregory...
Eron R. Tootle
Feb 4, 2009
Eron Tootle, age 88 of Hattiesburg, passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2009 in Hattiesburg. Mr. Tootle was born in Vancleave, MS and received a Masters in Mathematics from Mississippi State University. He was the Principal at Warren Gaston High School, in New Orleans, a veteran of the Battle of the Bulge, and recipient of the Purple Heart. He was...
Jean Allen Burris
Feb 4, 2009
Jean Allen Burris, 75, of Biloxi, went to be with the Lord on Wed. Feb. 4, 2009 in Biloxi. Mr. Burris was born in Indianapolis, IN and lived in Brevard County, FL for 30 years. He graduated from University of Oklahoma in Norman. He worked for many years as an electrical engineer for RCA at Patrick Air Force Base in...
Stella C. Turan
Feb 4, 2009
Stella C. Turan, age 83 and a resident of Gulfport, passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2009, in Gulfport. Stella was a long time member of St. JosephaÌ‚â‚â„¢s Catholic Church and was very active in the church community volunteering her time and artistic talents for the church wherever needed. Her special love was with the Legion of Mary. She has...
Doris Bonnie """" Hunter
Feb 4, 2009
Doris """"Bonnie"""" Garner Hunter, age 73, resident of Gulfport, passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2009, in Gulfport. Mrs. Hunter was born in Picayune to the late Forrest and Pearl Ladner Bennett. She was a lifelong resident of the Coast. She received commendation for being the only female meat cutter at KAFB and within the Central District of twelve states,...
Janice Smith
Feb 3, 2009
Janice B. Smith, 70, of Pass Christian, passed away on Tuesday, Feb 3, 2009 in Ocean Springs. Arrangements pending at RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Gulfport. (228)-539-9800.
Tommy G. Hancock
Feb 3, 2009
Mr. Tommy G. Hancock, 62, of Saucier, died Monday, February 2, 2009 in Gulfport. Mr. Hancock was a veteran of the US Army. He was a member of the Pool League of Club 49 and of the Saucier Holiness Church. He was a loving husband and father. He was preceded in death by his father, Percy A. Hancock; mother, Pearlie...
Dennis Clary
Feb 3, 2009
Dennis R. Clary, 71, of Gulfport, died February 3, 2009. Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Saturday, February 7, 2009 at the Assembly of God Church, Shaw Rd., Gulfport. Arrng. by RIEMANN FAMILY F.H., Gulfport.
Mildred Sumrall
Feb 2, 2009
Mildred Lott Sumrall, age 66 and a resident of Gulfport, died on Monday, February 2, 2009, in Gulfport. Mrs. Sumrall was a native and lifelong resident of the MS Gulf Coast and she was a member of Ten Mile Baptist Church in Perkinston. Mrs. Sumrall is preceded in death by her parents, Willie & Elsie Dearman Lott and her brother,...
Charles W. Weston
Feb 2, 2009
Dr. Charles Wittmann Weston, a devoted husband, father of two, and accomplished research chemist died peacefully February 2, 2009. Charlie, as he was known by friends and family, will be remembered for his generous nature, infectious laugh, and boundless curiosity. He was a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, but always considered Pass Christian, MS his home. Charlie received his bachelor's...
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