OBITUARIES
John Pecoul
Dec 15, 2007
John """"Johnnie"""" Joseph Pecoul, Sr., age 87, passed away in Biloxi, MS. He was born January 1, 1920 in New Orleans, and lived there most of his life, moving to Waveland in 1999. His proudest accomplishment was being a veteran of the Army, serving with General Patton in World War II. He was a founding member of VFW Post 6640....
Harry G. Coleman
Dec 15, 2007
Harry G. Coleman, age 86, a resident of Long Beach, MS passed away Thursday, December 13, 2007 in Long Beach. Mr. Coleman had been a resident of Long Beach since 1955. He was an Army veteran of World War II and was a recipient of the Bronze Star and American Defense Service Medal. He was a member of the American...
Theresa Johnston
Dec 15, 2007
Theresa Johnston, age 69 and a resident of Kiln, died on Saturday, December 15, 2007 in Gulfport. Arrangements are pending at THE RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 9113 Kiln Delisle Road in Pass Christian.
Edward Thompson
Dec 15, 2007
Edward C. Thompson, age 74 and a resident of Gulfport, died Saturday, December 15, 2007 in Biloxi. Arrangements are pending at RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 274 Beauvoir Rd, Biloxi.
Albert Graham
Dec 14, 2007
Albert """"Al"""" Graham, age 57, and a resident of Biloxi, died Friday, December 14, 2007. Al was born in Vicksburg, MS and served in the US Army during Vietnam. He was a former Biloxi fireman and was formerly employed as an auto body repairman at Turan-Foley. He loved sports and coached his children when they were young. He especially loved...
Dalton Daughdrill
Dec 14, 2007
Dalton Daughdrill, Sr., age 75, died on Friday, December 14, 2007 in Biloxi. A graveside service will be held on Friday, December 21, 2007 at 11a.m. at Biloxi National Cemetery. THE RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 274 Beauvoir Road in Biloxi is in charge of arrangements.
Rachel D. Kilgore
Dec 14, 2007
Rachel D. Kilgore, age 83, of Gulfport, died on December 13, 2007 in Gulfport. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, James Gordon Kilgore, Jr; her parents, Phillip Pelman, Sr. and Mary Ann Pelman; her brothers, Mortimer Pelman, Robert Pelman, Fred Pelman, David Pelman, and Richard Pelman; her sisters, Rosemary Pefferkorn, Martha Nell Stone, Lillie Chancellor,...
Anthony Bianchi
Dec 14, 2007
Anthony J. Bianchi, age 52, of Gulfport died December 14, 2007 in Gulfport. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport is in charge of arrangements.
Michael Mckenzie
Dec 14, 2007
Michael McKenzie, age 49 and a resident of Gulfport, died on Friday, December 14, 2007 in Pascagoula. Michael was born on January 21, 1958 in Hattiesburg. He was employed with Just Rite Building Supply in Gulfport and was a member of Big Level Baptist Church in Wiggins. Michael is preceded in death by his parents, Hollis & Mary Ann Kelly...
Edward Bud Morris
Dec 13, 2007
Edward R. """"Bud"""" Morris, age 80, of Brandon, MS passed away Wednesday, December 12, 2007 in Brandon, MS. Mr. Morris was a longtime resident of Gulfport, MS. He proudly served his country in the United States Army and was a World War II Veteran. He retired from South Central Bell. In 1984 he drove the truck sponsored by Bellsouth/South Central...
Jayleigh Johnette Strickland
Dec 13, 2007
Jayleigh Johnette Strickland, age 2 months, of Gulfport, died on December 13, 2007 in Gulfport. Jayleigh, the beautiful and sweet daughter of John Strickland and Valerie Boyle, is survived by her parents; a sister, Desiray Matranga; grandparents, Lester and Charlene Boyle of Spring, TX and Barbara Harris of Biloxi, MS; a great grandmother, Carolyn Kendrick of Gulfport; an uncle, Aaron...
Debra Parker
Dec 12, 2007
Debra Kay Bosarge Parker, 51, a lifetime resident of the coast, departed this earth on Tuesday, December 11, 2007, to be reunited with her mother, father, and sisters after a courageous battle with cancer. Her entire family was with her when she departed this earth. She was preceded in death by her mother, Doris Bosarge Ladnier, her father, Herman Bosarge,...
Tommy Head
Dec 12, 2007
Tommy Head, age 45, of Long Beach, died Sunday, December 9, 2007 in Long Beach. He was a native of New Orleans and lived most of his life on the gulf coast. He had worked for A&P, Sav-A-Center, and was currently employed as co-manager of Choice Supermarket, Hardy Court, Gulfport. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and...
Bruce Phillips
Dec 12, 2007
Bruce E. Phillips, age 44, of Saucier, died on December 10, 2007 in Saucier. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Ozell Phillips. Mr. Phillips is survived by his wife, Renee' Phillips, of Saucier; his children, Joshua Phillips and his wife, Keri, of Wiggins, Heather Phillips, Michelle Phillips, Melissa Phillips, and Kyle Phillips, all of Saucier; a granddaughter, Jessica...
Jayleigh Johnette Strickland
Dec 12, 2007
Jayleigh Johnette Strickland, age 2 months, of Gulfport, died on December 13, 2007 in Gulfport. Jayleigh, the beautiful and sweet daughter of John Strickland and Valerie Boyle, is survived by her parents; a sister, Desiray Matranga; grandparents, Lester and Charlene Boyle of Spring, TX and Barbara Harris of Biloxi, MS; a great grandmother, Carolyn Kendrick of Gulfport; an uncle, Aaron...
Frank Potter
Dec 12, 2007
Frank J. Potter, Sr., age 57, of Long Beach, died on December 12, 2007 in Gulfport. Known by his friends as """"Uncle Frank"""", """"Frank-O"""", and """"Colonel Potter"""". Mr. Potter served in in U.S. Air Force at Barksdale Air Force Base as a Staff Sergeant and a jet engine mechanic. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alvin J. Potter,...
Stanley Fitrakis
Dec 11, 2007
Stanley Gust Fitrakis, age 77, a native of Detroit, Michigan, and a resident of Biloxi, died Sunday, December 9, 2007, in Biloxi. Mr. Fitrakis served 27 years in the military; in the U. S. Army and in the U. S. Air Force during Korea, and was affiliated with the casino industry for 20 years. He was a Lutheran. He enjoyed...
Charles Glenn
Dec 11, 2007
Charles O. Glenn, CPO SWC1, US Navy, Seabees, Ret., age 77, of Long Beach, passed away on Tuesday, December 11, 2007 in Gulfport. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Weathers Glenn and Bonnie Rae Anders Glenn; and his sister, Bobbie Dean Glenn. Survivors include his ex-wife, Janice Ladner Glenn, of Gulfport; his children, Rita Derouen and her...
Kenneth Russell
Dec 9, 2007
Kenneth C. """"Dar"""" Russell, age 97, of Long Beach, died Sunday, December 09, 2007 in Gulfport. Mr. Russell was a lifelong resident of New Bedford, MA. He was a pharmacist over 50 years and was an active 32nd Degree Mason and was affiliated with numerous masonic organizations. Survivors include his daughter, Carolyn Tripp, Long Beach, 2 grandchildren, Russell L. (Karen)...
Billy James
Dec 9, 2007
Billy Y. James, age 73 of Gulfport, went to be with the Lord on his birthday, Sunday, December 9, 2007. Mr. James was born in Union, Mississippi and spent most of his life on the Coast. He served in the United States Army, he was an active member of New Hope Baptist Church, and was a retired Electrician of Avondale...
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