OBITUARIES
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...
Neil Cuevas
Sep 28, 2008
Neil Joseph Cuevas, age 88, of Long Beach, died Sunday, September 28, 2008 in Pass Christian. He was born in Catahoula, MS and remained a lifelong resident of the coast. He was a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church, Long Beach and was retired from Coast Materials as a foreman. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII and enjoyed...
Larry C Leggett
Sep 27, 2008
Larry C. Leggett, 71, of Gulfport died September 27, 2008. His survivors include wife Jean Maggard Leggett; one son, Travis Leggett, and five daughters Ginger Walker, Lorie Courtney, Julie Wangerin, Krystal Wallace and Amy Rogers; thirteen grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; three brothers, Danny Leggett, Kenneth Alexander, and Wayne Leggett; and one sister, Gay Bass. Mr. Leggett is preceded in death...
Mitch Kiser
Sep 27, 2008
Chief Warrant Officer Mitchell Ray Kiser, US Navy, Ret, age 66, of Gulfport, passed away on September 27, 2008 in Gulfport. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elsie Zornes of Firebrick, KY and A.B. Kiser of Carter County, KY. He is survived by his wife, Diane Holleman Kiser, of Gulfport; his daughter, Lisa Kiser Scott, and her husband,...
Julia Fischer
Sep 26, 2008
Julia """"Judy"""" Ann Gleghorn Fischer, age 60 and a resident of Gulfport, died Friday, September 26, 2008, in Gulfport. Mrs. Fischer was a native of Walnut Ridge, AR, and was a member of Mississippi City United Methodist Church in Gulfport. She was preceded in death by her father, Glen Gleghorn. Survivors include her son, Joe Landrum and his wife, Tracy,...
Margaret Dye
Sep 26, 2008
Margaret A. Dye, 58, of Gulfport, died Sept. 26, 2008, in Lucedale, MS. Ms. Dye was preceded in death by her parents, Ramey and Laura S. Dye, and her sisters, Iola Barrett and Beulah Rollins. She is survived by her sisters, Barbara Fuller of Lafayette, TN and Janet Wooten of Gulfport; her brothers, John Gaines and his wife, Barbara, and...
Justin Fidlin
Sep 26, 2008
Justin passed away at 68 years old and was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He was preceded in death by his parents: Harry Fidlin and Charlotte Gustafson and his sister Judy. He is survived by his son: James Fidlin, his granddaughter: Robin Fidlin, his two sisters: Diane and Kathy and his brother Daniel. He served 6 years in the United States...
Myrtle Buck
Sep 25, 2008
Myrtle Purchner Buck, age 84, of Biloxi, passed away on September 25, 2008 in Gulfport. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold T. Buck, Sr; her son, Michael J. Buck; her parents, George Purchner, Sr and Blanche Levens; and four brothers, George Purchner, Jr, Charles Purchner, Dr. John B. Levens, and Leslie (Buddy) Levens. She is survived by...
Brenda Bosarge
Sep 25, 2008
Brenda Diane Bosarge, age 54, and a resident of Biloxi, died Thursday, September 25, 2008, in Biloxi. Services are pending with RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Beauvoir Road, Biloxi.
William Wisdom
Sep 25, 2008
William Wisdom, age 60, died on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008 in Biloxi, MS. Arrangments are pending at RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Three Rivers Rd., Gulfport.
Linda Matheny
Sep 24, 2008
Linda H. Matheny, age 65, beloved wife, mother, and sister, passed away on September 24, 2008, at her home in Long Beach after a long battle with cancer. Linda was born in Fayetteville, NC, and grew up in and around Sanford, NC. Linda attended Campbell University in Buie's Creek, NC, and received her Bachelor's and Master's degrees in education and...
Ralph Edwin Rishel
Sep 24, 2008
On Wednesday, September 24, 2008, Mr. Ralph Edwin Rishel left us to be with his beloved wife, Mary Saucier Rishel, who predeceased him. Ralph was born on Friday, February 13, 1916 in Long Beach, Mississippi to Joseph and Emma Allen Rishel. After marrying in 1936, Ralph and Mary built a home in Long Beach and were devoted to each other...
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