OBITUARIES

Nov 6, 2008

Michael Ervin Byrd, age 54, resident of Gulfport, passed away on November 6, 2008, in Jackson, MS. Mr. Byrd was a native of and lifelong resident of Gulfport. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Gulfport, worked in the commerical landscaping field, and enjoyed being in the outdoors. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rita...

Nov 6, 2008

Mildred L. Molsbee, age 83, and a resident of Long Beach, passed away Thursday, November 6, 2008, in Gulfport. Mrs. Molsbee is preceded in death by her grandson, Robbie Molsbee. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Bobbie L. Molsbee, of Long Beach; her children, Dr. R.G. (Glenn) Molsbee and his wife, Faye, of Gulfport and their children,...

Nov 5, 2008

Mrs. Ola Gilchress, age 89 and a resident of Gulfport, died on Wednesday, November 5, 2008, in Gulfport. Mrs. Gilchress was sent from the Riemann Family Funeral Home, 11280 Three Rivers Road in Gulfport to Schoen Funeral Home, 3827 Canal Street in New Orleans, LA for services and burial. For more information, please call Schoen Funeral Home at (504)482-2111.

Nov 5, 2008

Lucila Resto Gipson, age 76, of Long Beach, died Wednesday, November 5, 2008 in Long Beach. Mrs. Gipson was a native of Puerto Rico and had been a longtime resident of Long Beach. She enjoyed playing cards and going to the casino's with her friends. She was a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church in Long Beach. Survivors include her...

Nov 4, 2008

Lela Cox Grimsley, age 81, of Gulfport, passed away on November 4, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, A.B. Cox, Jr; her son, Roger Dale Cox; and her grandson, Daniel Cox. Lela is survived by her children, Betty Heindel, Jan Jackson, Kathy Marsh, Ricky Cox, David Cox, and June Cox; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; and Harvey...

Nov 4, 2008

Mrs. Nettie W. Woodruff, 94, of Gulfport, passed away Tuesday, November 04, 2008, in Oak Ridge, TN. Mrs. Woodruff was a native of Fayette, MS; she had lived in Gulfport for 39 years. She was a retired office worker and mortgage loan processor. She was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Gulfport and the Gulf Coast Chapter of Daughters...

Nov 4, 2008

Mark Tebor, age 61 and a resident of Biloxi, died Tuesday, November 4, 2008 in Gulfport. Mr. Tebor was a long time resident of Biloxi and a member of the Beth Israel Congregation. Music was his life. He was an Air Force veteran and traveled all over the world, playing as a member of the Air Force Band. He enjoyed...

Nov 3, 2008

Henry T. Schonewitz, age 73, resident of Gulfport, passed away on Monday, November 3, 2008, in Gulfport. Mr. Henry was a native and lifelong resident of Gulfport. He served in the United States Army and was a member of Orange Grove Masonic Lodge #635, where he served as Past Master. He was a longtime member of Grace Chapel Church, where...

Nov 3, 2008

Charles L. Westfall, age 77 of Gulfport, MS passed away on Monday, November 3, 2008 in Gulfport. Mr. Westfall was born in Los Angels, CA, and was a resident of Gulfport since 1963. He was retired from the USAF, after 23 years, and a Civil Service Instructor at KAFB, for 15 years. He was a member of St. John Catholic...

Nov 3, 2008

Nov 3, 2008

Mrs. Mary Hale Shell, 88, of Henderson, TX , formerly of New Orleans, LA and Pass Christian, MS passed away on Monday November 3, 2008 in Henderson, TX. Mrs. Shell was born December 14, 1919 in Itawamba County, Mississippi. She worked as a Personnel Officer for Public Health Service Hospital in New Orleans, LA and was a member of First...

Nov 2, 2008

Lillian Daily, age 80, died on Sunday, November 2, 2008, in Gulfport. Mrs. Daily was born in Pass Christian, and was of the Baptist faith. She is preceded in death by her husband, Manuel Daily; her parents, Ernest & Annie Norris; two sisters, Barbara Contreras and Gerry Perry and a brother, Luke """"Lukey"""" Norris. Mrs. Daily is survived by her...

Nov 2, 2008

Emile Joseph """"Slim"""" Schmidt, age 86, of Pass Christian, died Sunday, November 2, 2008 in Pass Christian. Mr. Schmidt was a native and lifelong resident of Pass Christian and was self-emplyed as a commercial fisherman. He was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gertrude Cox Schmidt; and his siblings: Henry Schmidt,...

Nov 1, 2008

Jennie L. Peters, age 85 of Gulfport, died on Saturday, November 1, 2008, in Gulfport. Mrs. Peters was a licensed cosmetologist for 18 years, was a member of the American Legion Post 119, and worked with the American Cancer Society. She belonged to the Sunshine Guild, and worked in retail for 7 years, at Gayfer's and Sear's. She was also...

Nov 1, 2008

William Edward Choppin, age 58 and a resident of Gulfport, passed away Saturday, November 1, 2008, in Gulfport. Mr. Choppin proudly served his country in the United States Air Force from 1968 until 1972. He is preceded in death by his parents, Margret and Victor Louis Choppin, Jr. Survivors include his siblings, Evelyn Choppin (Claude) Solanas, of Morgan Hill, CA,...

Nov 1, 2008

Paul E. Weikle, 53, of Gulfport, passed away Saturday, November 1, 2008 in Gulfport. Paul worked for the Rosskopf family at Rosskopf Electric Supply Co. for the past 28 years. He was a dedicated husband, father and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his wife, Vanita M. Weikle. Survivors include his daughters, Julia S. Weikle of Gulfport and Stacy...

Oct 31, 2008

Rae Joan Garrett, age 82, of Saucier passed away Friday, October 31, 2008, in Gulfport. Private family services to be held at a later date. Arrangements by RIEMANN FAMILY F.H., Gulfport.

Oct 31, 2008

Dwight Herschell Short, II, M.D., age 69, of Pass Christian passed away peacefully Friday, October 31, 2008. D.H., as he like to be called, was born in Brooklyn, New York and resided in Cincinnati, Ohio until he left to pursue his medical profession. He graduated from Cincinnati Country Day School. Dr. Short attended Yale University and earned his B.S. from...

Oct 31, 2008

Roberta Joanne (Shaut) Ferrill, age 67, resident of Gulfport, died on Friday, October 31, 2008, in Gulfport. Mrs. Ferrill was born in Bath, NY and was a homemaker. Her hobbies included ceramics and bowling. She was preceded in death by her son, Robert Freeman Davis, Jr.; twin sister, Rebecca Jeanne Larsen; sister, Maxine Cupp; and her parents, Lawrence F. and...

Oct 31, 2008

Mrs. Choi How Wong, age 76 and a resident of Gulfport, died on Friday, October 31, 2008, in Gulfport. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 5, 2008, from 11:00am-1:00pm at the Riemann Family Funeral Home, 11280 Three Rivers Road in Gulfport. The funeral procession will then leave the funeral home and go to Floral Hills Cemetery in Gulfport,...