OBITUARIES
Ethel Norris
Jul 4, 2018
Ethel Pucheu Norris, age 98, of Gulfport, passed away on July 4, 2018. She was a lifelong resident of Gulfport and attended St. Frances De Salles School in Gulfport. She was preceded in death by her parents, James W. Pucheu and Lydia Marie Pucheu; a sister, Dorothy Pucheu; 2 brothers, Jake Pucheu and Harvey Pucheu; a son, Jerry Norris; a...
Judy Simmons
Jul 4, 2018
Judy Fay O'Neal Simmons, age 63, passed away Wednesday, July 4, 2018 in Gulfport. She was preceded in death by her parents, Odis O'Neal and Nellie Thornhill O'Neal; husband, Robert Simmons; granddaughter, Esperanza Vargas. She is survived by her daughters, Stacey Simmons-Bellais (Fred, Jr.), Pamela Keeler, and Elizabeth (Josue) Vargas all of Gulfport; cousin, Jill Hagler (Junior); brother, Danny O'Neal...
Carol Nelson
Jul 4, 2018
Carol "Elaine" Nelson, age 79 of Gulfport passed away Wednesday, July 4, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, David "Two Dog" Nelson; and her parents, Joseph and Muriel Meharg Bennett. She is survived by her daughters, Jennifer Case Fitzgerald (Jay) and Kelly Case Taylor (Jacko); son, Jonathan Case (Maribeth Bourlet); grandchildren, Dustin Mitchell, Sydney Fitzgerald, David Fitzgerald,...
Betty Fleming
Jul 3, 2018
Betty Stewart Fleming, age 85, passed away on July 3, 2018. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport is serving the family. An online obituary may be viewed and condolences and photos shared at www.riemannfamily.com Please click here to view the video tribute
David Stillman
Jul 3, 2018
Mr. David L. Stillman, age 89, passed away on July 3, 2018 in Gulfport, MS. He was born in Sayer, PA and most recently a resident of Diamondhead. He was preceded in death by his parents, Allen Stillman and Eleanor Whipple Stillman; and his sister, Nancy Patton. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Georgiana Stillman, of Diamondhead;...
James Cook
Jul 3, 2018
James Franklin "Frank" Cook, age 85, of Ocean Springs, passed away on July 3, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Ruth Cook; siblings Roy Anthony Cook, Jr., and Wesley Paul Cook. Frank is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Mai Cook; his children, Latricia Pizzetta (Lenny), Sue Rubinsak, Darline Atkinson (Charles), Robert Cook,...
Jeri Fredrickson
Jul 3, 2018
Jeri Ann (Kleiman) Fredrickson, age 66, passed away Tuesday, July 3, 2018 in Gulfport. She was a 1970 graduate of Holy Name High School. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Fredrickson; father, Ted Kleiman; mother, Kathy Kleiman; step-mother, Evelyn Kleiman; 2 sisters, Barbara Farley and Laurie Kleiman. She is survived by her sister, Sue Curry (Travis) of...
Michael Hillis
Jul 2, 2018
Age 64, passed away on Monday, July 2, 2018 in Monticello, AR. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport is serving the family. Please click here to view the video tribute
Ruby Gaughf
Jul 2, 2018
Ruby Jewel Herrin Gaughf, age 91, born in Saucier, MS in 1927, passed away in Gulfport on She was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 53 years, Ernest Gaughf; her beloved parents, Lem Herrin and Hilda (Yates) Herrin; and her precious sister, Katherine Moldrem. Ruby is survived by her only child, Ollie Sullivan (Bobby); one sweet granddaughter, Kesha...
Betty Moran
Jul 1, 2018
Betty Parker Moran age 89, of Pass Christian, passed away on July 1, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Ida Parker; a sister, Gladys Curvin; and a brother, Clyde Parker. She is survived by her husband, Wilford Moran, of 70 years; 2 children, Carl (Norma) Moran and Myra (Gene) Marsh; her brother, Glen (Karen) Parker;...
Chester Yates
Jul 1, 2018
Chester Arthur Yates, age 98 of Pass Christian, MS passed away on July 1, 2018. He was a native of West Virginia. Chester was preceded in death by his older brother, Leonard Yates; younger brother, Martin Dahmer; older sister, Stella Blackhurst; younger sister, Thelma Gray Quick; youngest sister, Lucille Farren. He is survived by his wife of 13 years, Catherine...
Gerald Gnau
Jun 30, 2018
Gerald Omer Gnau, beloved son, brother, father, grandfather and great grandfather, shed this mortal coil, in peace, Saturday, June 30, 2018 in Saucier. Surrounded by his loving family, he undertook the journey to join his beloved wife, Joan (Herrin); his father and mother, Gerald E. and Janice (Tavener); and siblings, Jim and Judy. Carrying his loving memory will be his...
Rita Moser
Jun 30, 2018
Rita Kaye Moser, age 66, of Gulfport, passed away on June 30, 2018. She was preceded in death by her King Summers; her mother, Eula Phelps; a brother, Donald Summers. She is survived by her children, Beth (Steve) Martin, Patrick Moser, and Nathan Moser; her siblings, Pearlie Mae Sullivan, Mildred Mae Renfroe, Paul A. Summers, Roger A. Summers, and John...
Doris Blackwell
Jun 30, 2018
Doris Jensen Blackwell, age 95, passed away June 30, 2018 in Gulfport, MS where she was a lifelong resident since 1923. Doris retired from Salloums' Toggery where she worked as a secretary. She was previously employed by Armour & Co. as a secretary. She was a member of Handsboro Baptist Church, where she worked in the Children's Department for many...
Emanuel Nesmith
Jun 30, 2018
I met and married Manny in 2008. Our time together was too short, but we loved each other a lifetime's worth. Manny spoiled me and took such good care of not only me but his parents and our grandchildren here on the Gulf Coast. I am often told that I changed Manny for the better, but the truth is, we...
Mary Dillard
Jun 29, 2018
Mary Ellen O'Neal Dillard, age 84, of Gulfport, passed away on June 29, 2018. She was a native of Broad Creek, NC, and married A.C. Dillard on June 25, 1949. She was active in supporting Veteran's Affairs and Northern Plains Reservation Aid. She was preceded in death by her husband, A.C. Dillard; her parents, Adolphus and Ruth Smith O'Neal; and...
Charles Kelley
Jun 29, 2018
Charles B. "Bill" Kelley, age 98 of Long Beach, MS passed away on Friday, June 29, 2018, in Gulfport, MS. Mr. Kelley was born on February 2, 1920, in Purvis, MS, to the late Carrie Kelley Nolan and Short Kelley. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Long Beach. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather,...
Rebekah Firmin
Jun 28, 2018
Rebekah Miller Firmin, age 64, of Gulfport, passed away on June 28, 2018. She is preceded in death by her parents, Haven and Frances Miller; a brother, Bubba Miller; and a niece, Jennifer Stinson. Survivors include her sister, Mary Frances Hill; a brother, Marvin "Buster" Miller; 2 nephews, Joe Stinson and Jake Stinson; and other relatives and friends. She was...
Lorraine Goad
Jun 28, 2018
Lorraine Rita Lauland Goad, age 84 of Gulfport accepted her crown into Heaven on June 28, 2018. She was born April 6, 1934 in Algiers, Louisiana and became a resident of Gulfport, MS in 1957. Lorraine was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Hadley and Rita Lauland; her brother, Thomas H. Lauland, Jr.; a great grandchild, Cailey M. Goad....
Judy Campassi
Jun 28, 2018
Julia "Judy" Bassett Campassi, age 68, of Long Beach, passed away on June 28, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, A.D. and Anna Lee Bassett; and an infant sister, Joanne Bassett. Survivors include her husband, Michael "Mickey" Campassi; her children, Julia "Elise" May (Zack) and Marianna Ladner (Jarrod); her brother, Joe Bassett (Tina); her grandchildren, Clayton Michael...
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