OBITUARIES
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...
Lillian Ishee
Sep 23, 2008
Lillian Ishee, 82, a life-long resident of Gulfport, died Tuesday, September 23, 2008 in Tyrone, PA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Luther Ishee; parents, a brother and five sisters. Survivors include her daughter, Mary Alexander (Dennis); 3 grandchildren, Brenda Hall (Tom), Dennis Alexander (Therisa) and Jennifer Vieira (Russell); and 8 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be 9-11am, Saturday, September...
Kenneth Everett
Sep 23, 2008
Kenneth Everett passed away on Sept. 23, 2008, at the age of 62 in Gulfport, Ms. He was born on Nov 4, 1945, in Killeen, TX. Kenneth served in the Navy for 21 years and served with distinction in the Vietnam war. He retired from the Navy and made his home in Gulfport, MS, where he worked for the Seabees...
Nona Amos
Sep 22, 2008
Nona Amos, age 47, and a lifelong resident of Gulfport, died on Monday, September 22, 2008 in Gulfport. Nona was a graduate of Gulfport East High School, and she was retired from Donald Rafferty Law Firm. She was preceded in death by her parents, Darwin R. Amos and Winona """"Nootsie"""" Henslee Amos; and her brother, Daryl T. Amos. Survivors include...
Floyd Goughenour
Sep 22, 2008
Floyd James Goughenour,74, gracefully and peacefully passed away at his home in Gulfport. He is finally gone home to celebrate his new life with our Heavenly Father and the love of his life, his wife Mary. He proudly served his country in the Air force and from there he retired from Stennis Space Center after 33 years of service. He...
Don A. Kuhn
Sep 21, 2008
Mr. Don Arthur Kuhn, age 62, of Biloxi, MS, died Sunday, September 21, 2008 at his home in Biloxi after a courageous battle with cancer. Mr. Kuhn was born in Belleville, IL and moved to Biloxi when he was 12 years old, where he attended Biloxi schools. He graduated from Biloxi High School in 1964 and attended USM. Don owned...
Carolyn Bruni
Sep 20, 2008
Carolyn Bruni, age 94 of Gulfport passed away Saturday, September 20, 2008 in Gulfport, Mississippi. Mrs. Bruni was born in Paterson, New Jersey after her family had immigrated to America from Itlay. She received her basic education in Paterson and after high school graduated from Drake Business School. She was married for over 40 years to her devoted husband, Dino....
Carl Gammell
Sep 20, 2008
Carl Lee Gammell, age 46, of Gulfport, passed away on September 20, 2008 in Gulfport. He was preceded in death by his father, Conny Lee Gammell. Carl is survived by his daughter, Carly Lynn Gammell of Gulfport; his mother, Joyce Virginia Burns Smith of Venus, TX; his brothers and sisters, Melba Roberts and her husband, Russell, Sheila Messer and her...
Carl Lee Gammell
Sep 20, 2008
Carl Lee Gammell, age 46, of Gulfport, passed away on September 20, 2008 in Gulfport. He was preceded in death by his father, Conny Lee Gammell. Carl is survived by his daughter, Carly Lynn Gammell of Gulfport; his mother, Joyce Virginia Burns Smith of Venus, TX; his brothers and sisters, Melba Roberts and her husband, Russell, Sheila Messer and her...
Calvin Joseph Willard
Sep 20, 2008
Mr. Calvin Joseph Willard, age 27, resident of Pass Christian, passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2008, in Pass Christian. Mr. Willard was born in Bay St. Louis, and was a lifelong resident of Pass Christian. He enjoyed spending time with his many, longtime friends on the river and building bon fires with them. He loved four wheeler riding, camping,...
Roger Avery
Sep 19, 2008
Roger F. Avery, 46 years old, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2008, at his home in Mobile, Alabama. He was born on May 13, 1962, and he served in the U. S. Navy. He was preceded in death by his father, Otis Avery, and a brother, Anthony Avery. Leaving to cherish his memory are his loving and devoted partner...
Corey Alexander Jeanfreau
Sep 19, 2008
Corey Alexander Jeanfreau, age 20 and a resident of Gulfport, died on Friday, September 19, 2008, in Gulfport. Corey was a lifelong resident of the MS Gulf Coast and was a member of Galilee Missionary Baptist Church in Gulfport. He attended Harrison Central High School and was an avid hunter, fisherman, and enjoyed spending time outdoors. He will be sadly...
James H. Hood
Sep 18, 2008
Mr. James H. Hood, age 71, resident of Gulfport, passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2008, in Gulfport. Mr. Hood was born and reared in Monroe County, MS, graduating from Amory High School and Mississippi State University, where he was a member of the track team and the M Club. He was in the ROTC at MSU and was commissioned...
Msgt William L. Breazeale
Sep 18, 2008
MSgt William Lester Breazeale, Jr., USAF Ret., age 77, of Gulfport, passed away Thursday, September 18, 2008 in Mobile, AL. Mr. Breazeale proudly served his country during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the VFW, DAV, and the American Legion. Survivors include his loving wife Voetress Breazeale, of Gulfport; his children: Kenneth L. Breazeale, of Panama City, Panama;...
Smsgt Carl Homan
Sep 18, 2008
SMSgt Carl Eugene Homan USAF Retired, 79, of Gulfport, passed away Thursday, September 18, 2008, in Mobile, AL, surrounded by loving family. Not only did Mr. Homan dedicate 26 years of his life serving his country around the world, but he was also a veteran of the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He was a member of AARP, RSVP, a volunteer...
Kevin John Necaise
Sep 18, 2008
Kevin John Necaise, age 54 of Jackson, LA, died on Thursday, September 18, 2008, in Jackson. Kevin was a member of the Catholic faith and enjoyed spending time outdoors. Kevin is preceded in death by his father, Willie L. Necaise. He is survived by his mother, Lucille Waitschies of Long Beach; his children, Shane Paul Necaise and Jonathan Scott Necaise...
Donna Lee Scheid
Sep 17, 2008
Mrs. Donna Lee Ross Scheid, age 69, resident of Long Beach, MS, passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2008, in Gulfport after a long illness. Donna was born June 25, 1939, in Dunbar, WV to the late Harold and Lucille Ross. Her family heritage dates back to Betsy Ross, who sewed the first American flag. Mrs. Scheid was a great...
Rhonda Gail Dickens
Sep 16, 2008
Rhonda Gail Welch Dickens, age 58 and a resident of Gulfport, died on Tuesday, September 16, 2008 in Houston, TX. Mrs. Dickens was born on February 18, 1950 in Gulfport, to Ray and Opal Welch. She was a graduate of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, University of Southern Mississippi and William Carey University. Mrs. Dickens was a school teacher at...
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