OBITUARIES

Phillip  J. Bailey

Phillip J. Bailey

Dec 19, 2008

Phillip John Bailey, a resident of Biloxi, MS, passed away Friday, December 19, 2008 surrounded by his loving family. Phillip was a self-employed auto detailer and loved waking up each morning to go and put the brightest shine on his clients' vehicles. He took much pride in his work. Phillip will continue to shine on all of those who loved...

Holden  Ray Wiese

Holden Ray Wiese

Dec 19, 2008

Infant Holden Ray Wiese, of Long Beach, died on Friday, December 19, 2008, in Gulfport. """"God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be, so He put His arms around you, and whispered, aÌ‚â‚Å“Come to Meâ₝. With tearful eyes we watched you, and saw you pass away. Although we loved you dearly, we could not make you...

Ellis Lochner

Ellis Lochner

Dec 19, 2008

Mr. Ellis Lochner, age 91, died Friday, December 19, 2008 in Biloxi. Mr. Lochner was sent from the RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Biloxi to McComb and Son Funeral Home in Ft. Wayne, Indiana for services.

Isabel Talbot

Isabel Talbot

Dec 18, 2008

Isabel McInnis Talbot, age 86 of Gulfport, passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2008, in Gulfport. Mrs. Talbot was born in Moss Point, MS, she was a life time resident of the coast and she loved her gardening. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Clara McInnis, and three sisters. Survivors include her four children, Frank M....

Carroll Johnson

Carroll Johnson

Dec 18, 2008

Carroll Anders Johnson, age 62 and a resident of Saucier, went to be with his Lord and Saviour after living an amazing life, Thursday, December 18, 2008, in Hattiesburg, MS. He was an active member of Saucier United Methodist Church and an active member of A.A.E.C.M. He loved life and lived it to the fullest. He is preceded in death...

Michael Griffin

Michael Griffin

Dec 17, 2008

Michael Thomas Griffin, age 43, of Gulfport, passed away on December 17, 2008 in Gulfport. He was preceded in death by his mother, Katherine N. Ladner. He is survived by his children, Chasity Griffin and Carmen Griffin, both of Biloxi; his sister, Yvette Vassey, of Gulfport; his brother, Bryan Ladner, of Hornell, NY; and his aunt, Lucy Palmer, of Gulfport....

Jonathan Caillavet

Jonathan Caillavet

Dec 17, 2008

Jonathan """"Clay"""" Caillavet, age 59 and a resident of Biloxi died Wednesday, December 17, 2008 in Biloxi Mr. Caillavet, known as """"Back Bay Clay"""", loved the Gulf Coast waters, where he enjoyed fishing, floundering and softshelling. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in D'Iberville. He was preceded in death by his mother, Carmen Trochesett Demourelle. He is...

Michael  Thomas Griffin

Michael Thomas Griffin

Dec 17, 2008

Michael Thomas Griffin, age 43, of Gulfport, passed away on December 17, 2008 in Gulfport. He was preceded in death by his mother, Katherine N. Ladner. He is survived by his children, Chasity Griffin and Carmen Griffin, both of Biloxi; his sister, Yvette Vassey, of Gulfport; his brother, Bryan Ladner, of Hornell, NY; and his aunt, Lucy Palmer, of Gulfport....

Joyce  Dubuisson Alexander

Joyce Dubuisson Alexander

Dec 16, 2008

Joyce Dubuisson Alexander, 70, formerly of Long Beach, died in Turlock, CA, on Tues., Dec. 16th. She is preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert Lee Alexander, her sons Eddie and Dexter, her daughter Susan, her parents Ceville and Sedonia Ladner Dubuisson, 3 brothers, Wesley, Hester, and Chester Dubuisson, and 4 sisters, Verna Dubuisson, Lucy Cuevas, Lula Scarborough, and Leona...

Paul Lacy

Paul Lacy

Dec 16, 2008

Paul A. Lacy Jr., 82, of Gulfport, went to be with his Lord on December 16, 2008. He is survived by the love of his life for 59 years, Marilyn MarreaÌ‚â‚â„¢ Lacy of Gulfport; a sister, Dorothy Cunningham and her husband Laurance Cunningham of Gulfport; two sons, William P. Lacy and his wife, Linda, of Manassas, Va., and Michel D....

Jean Shirk

Jean Shirk

Dec 16, 2008

Jean Marie Shirk, age 72, of Gulfport, died Tuesday, December 16, 2008 in Gulfport. Mrs. Shirk had been a resident of Grand Forks, ND and Washington, DC before moving to the coast in 2005. She received a BA in Journalism and a Masters Degree in counseling from the University of North Dakota. She was a member of Grace Luthern Church,...

Lester Layton

Lester Layton

Dec 15, 2008

Lester L. Layton, Jr, age 61, of Gulfport, passed away on December 15, 2008 in Gulfport. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ruth M. Layton; a brother, Jack H. Layton; and a sister, Olivanne Layton; and his grandparents, Flossiebelle Layton of Colorado and Ollie Mathews of Townsend, SC. He is survived by his wife, Micki Layton, of Gulfport;...

Iris Rury

Iris Rury

Dec 15, 2008

Iris Regina Rury, age 73, of Gulfport, went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 15, 2008 in Gulfport. Mrs. Rury was a native of Delhi, LA and had lived on the coast since 1967. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother and was a member of Bible Baptist Church. Her hobbies included gardening, bird watching and spending...

Garnett  D. Mingledorff

Garnett D. Mingledorff

Dec 14, 2008

Garnett D. Mingledorff, 94, died December 14th, 2008 in Stanardsville, Virginia. Born in Norfolk, Virginia on January 21st, 1914 as Miriam Garnett Dudley, she was the daughter of Dr. Sydney Dew Dudley and Miriam Parker Joynes. She was married for sixty-two years to Marvin S. Mingledorff, Jr. who died in 2000. She is survived by her son, M. Scott Mingledorff,...

Georgia Kittelstad

Georgia Kittelstad

Dec 13, 2008

Georgia Kittelstad, 66, of Kiln, died 12/13/08. Private services held with burial at Gulf Pines Cemetery by RIEMANN FAMILY F.H., Kiln DeLisle Road. Memorials to Am. Heart Assn.

Neil  Cleveland Brady

Neil Cleveland Brady

Dec 13, 2008

Mr. Neil Cleveland Brady, age 49, a resident of Pass Christian, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2008, in Gulfport. Mr. Brady was born in Jones County and lived on the Coast almost 20 years. He worked for Weyerhauser in Long Beach for 16 years. He was a devoted husband, father, and Saints fan. He was preceded in death by...

Ollie O J Moran

Ollie O J Moran

Dec 12, 2008

Ollie J. """"O. J."""" Moran, age 62 and a resident of Kiln, MS, died Friday, December 12, 2008, in Gulfport. Mr. Moran was born October 21, 1946, in Bay St. Louis, and was a lifelong resident of the Coast. He was a Catholic and served in the U. S. Marine Corps. Mr. Moran was preceded in death by his parents,...

Rudolph Cuevas

Rudolph Cuevas

Dec 12, 2008

Rudolph Horace Cuevas, Jr., age 65 and a resident of Kiln, died on Friday, December 12, 2008, in Kiln. Mr. Cuevas was a native and longtime resident of Hancock County. He retired after 28 years of service as a longshoreman with ILA of Gulfport and was an avid fisherman and hunter. Mr. Cuevas was a loving husband, dad and grandfather,...

William Vaughn

William Vaughn

Dec 11, 2008

William Franklin Vaughn, age 73 and a resident of Ocean Springs, died on Thursday, December 11, 2008, in Ocean Springs. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Riemann Family Funeral Home, 274 Beauvoir Road in Biloxi. For more information, please call (228)388-9516.

Gwendolyn Arnold

Gwendolyn Arnold

Dec 10, 2008

Gwendolyn Arnold, age 45, resident of D'Iberville, passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2008, in Long Beach. Ms. Arnold was a native and lifelong resident of the Coast. She worked for Father John Kelly and Msgr. James McGough at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Biloxi. She previously was employed at the Beau Rivage as a food server for...