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Helen Byars

Helen Byars

Sep 2, 2018

Helen Byars, age 91, passed away on Sunday, September 2, 2018 in her home in Gulfport, MS peacefully in her sleep. She leaves behind her husband of 71 years, Jack Byars; brother, Harold Cain and wife Donna Mae of Progreso Lake, TX; three sons and two daughters; Larry Byars and wife Jane of Knoxville, TN, Karl Byars and wife Sara...

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Gudrun Prestia

Gudrun Prestia

Sep 2, 2018

armela Prestia, a native of Flensburg, Germany and a resident of Gulfport, MS, died Sunday, September 2, 2018, in Gulfport, MS. Carmela and Michael G. Prestia were married in 2004. She is survived by Michael G. Prestia, her mother Gudrun Luschert, her sister Katja Luschert, five nieces and nephews, Marie Therese (Axel) and Yentl Veitl of Munich, and Kaja, Nina...

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Roger Santos

Roger Santos

Sep 2, 2018

Age 62, passed away September 2, 2018. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Rd., Gulfport served the family. Please click here to view the video tribute

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Darlene Smith

Darlene Smith

Sep 1, 2018

Lillie "Darlene" Smith, age 80 of Long Beach, went home to be with her lifelong love, Charles, on Saturday, September 1, 2018. She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles M. Smith, Jr.; her parents, Lester F. Sisk and Thelma Mae; her sister, Mary Francis; and her brother, Lester. She is survived by her daughter, Joyce Liccardo (Francesco), of...

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Jake Champagne

Jake Champagne

Sep 1, 2018

Jake Andrew Champagne, 77, of Biloxi, passed away on Saturday, September 1, 2018, surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earlest and Lela Champagne; his siblings, Lela, Laura, Jenny, Gordon, Louis, Earlest (Buster) and Charles. He is survived by his wife, Sally Ann; six children, Evelyn, Rhonda, Parrish, CJ, Craig and Shannon; eleven grandchildren; and...

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Roger Jordan, Sr.

Roger Jordan, Sr.

Aug 31, 2018

Roger Williams Jordan, Sr., age 85, passed away peacefully at his home on August 31, 2018 in Diamondhead, Mississippi. He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana and is preceded in death by his parents, John S. Jordan, Jr. and Lolita Jacobs Jordan. He is survived by his children, Jeanine Hendrickson, Roger W. Jordan, Jr., John S. Jordan, III, Jacey Jordan...

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Lisa Burrows

Lisa Burrows

Aug 30, 2018

Lisa Dawn Burrows, 56, of Long Beach, passed away on Thursday, August 30, 2018 in Gulfport. Lisa was a native of Big Spring, Texas and graduated from Big Spring High School. She was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with her grandkids. She never met a stranger and had a smile that would light up the darkest room. Through all...

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Warner Chandler

Warner Chandler

Aug 30, 2018

Warner Haynes Chandler, age 83 of Ocean Springs, passed away August 30, 2018. Interment was at Biloxi National Cemetery. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 13872 Lemoyne Blvd., at Washington Ave., West Jackson County, served the county. Please click here to view the video tribute

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Jesse Richards

Jesse Richards

Aug 29, 2018

Age 71, passed away August 29, 2018. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Rd., Gulfport served the family. Please click here to view the video tribute

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Denver Pittman, Sr.

Denver Pittman, Sr.

Aug 29, 2018

Denver Leroy "Red" Pittman, Sr., age 87, passed away on August 29, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar Clement Pittman and Eloise E. Creel; his brothers and sisters; a grandson, Michael Montana Wilson; and his granddaughter, Mischa Lindsay Hill. He is survived by his wife, Peggy Torries Pittman; seven children, Denver L. Pittman, Jr. "Denny" (Winnie...

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Toni Lord

Toni Lord

Aug 29, 2018

Toni Janine Lord of Ocean Springs, MS passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and friends at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport, MS on August 29, 2018 at the age of 60.  Toni was born on September 14, 1957 in Union City, PA.  Her family moved to the Mississippi Coast in 1967.  She was a graduate of Biloxi High School, received her...

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John Walker

John Walker

Aug 29, 2018

John "Johnny" Estus Walker, age 72, of Long Beach, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 29, 2018, with his family at his side. Mr. Walker was born in Pascagoula to Breland Estus and Hazel Campbell Walker.  He was a long-term member of the Masonic Lodge #500 in Long Beach and the Royal Order of Jesters (associated with the Shriners).  He...

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Virginia Olsen

Virginia Olsen

Aug 29, 2018

Virginia Fayard Olsen, age 84, passed away Wednesday, August 29, 2018, in Bay St. Louis. She was preceded in death by her father, Leonard Fayard; mother and step-father, Edna Garcia Whitehead and Willis Whitehead; husband, J.W. Olsen; son, Carl Olsen; daughter, Mary Olsen; brothers, Ralph Fayard and Robert Fayard. She is survived by her daughter, Kathy Martin (Bill) of Gulfport;...

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Barry White

Barry White

Aug 29, 2018

Barry Glenn White, age 56 of Bay St. Louis, MS passed away on Wednesday, August 29, 2018 in Slidell, LA. He was preceded in death by his sister, Susie Teder; and nephew, Benjamin White. He is survived by his parents, Gerald and Sue White of Long Beach, MS; brother, Richard White (Yvette) of Doylestown, PA; sister, Tammy Salisbury (John) of...

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Harry Thames

Harry Thames

Aug 28, 2018

Harry Thomas Thames, age 72 of Gulfport, passed away on August 28, 2018.  He was a native of Seminary, MS, graduated from Seminary High School, and almost an AS at William Carey University. He was preceded in death by his parents, David and Helen Thames; his sister in law, Vivian Thames; and his step grandchild, Reese Elvin Smith. Harry is...

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Frances Martin

Frances Martin

Aug 27, 2018

Frances Howell Martin passed away at age 94, on Monday, August 27, 2018 in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. "Nonnie" as she was known to her family and many friends, was born on March 16, 1924 in Mize, Mississippi, where she was raised. Mrs. Martin was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 56 years, Charles Roland Martin; her mother and...

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Preston Cuevas, Sr.

Preston Cuevas, Sr.

Aug 27, 2018

Preston John Cuevas, Sr., 71, passed away Monday, August 27, 2018 at his home in Pass Christian. Mr. Cuevas was a native of Lizana and a long-time resident of Pass Christian. He was a graduate of Harrison Central High School.  Mr. Cuevas retired after a long career in Supervision of Industrial Mechanical Fabrications. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and...

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Edward Boykin

Edward Boykin

Aug 27, 2018

Edward Daniel "Eddie" Boykin, age 74 of Gulfport, passed away on Monday, August 27, 2018. Mr. Boykin was born in New Orleans to Joseph Clyde Boykin, Sr. and Miriam Norma Ybos Boykin.  He was a longtime resident of the Coast where he worked as a machinist, among other trades. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Patricia Elizabeth...

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James Seeforth

James Seeforth

Aug 26, 2018

James Patrick Seeforth, age 64 of Ocean Springs, passed away on August 26, 2018. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 19130 Commission Rd., Long Beach, MS is serving the family. Please click here to view the video tribute

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William Starrett

William Starrett

Aug 26, 2018

William Dwight Starrett, age 68 of Gulfport, passed away on Sunday, August 26, 2018 in Poplarville. Mr. Starrett worked at Keesler Air Force Base as a Barber for 37 years. He was a dedicated supporter of the Gulfport High School Admirals sports program. Dwight was a devoted longtime member at Bayou View Baptist Church where he was an usher for...

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