OBITUARIES
Calvin McKnight
Jun 20, 2017
age 91, passed away in Ocean Springs, Mississippi on Tuesday, June 20, 2017. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 22, 2017 at 11:00 AM, with visitation for 30 minutes prior at RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 13872 Lemoyne Blvd at the corner of Washington Ave, in Ocean Springs. Interment will be at a later date in Evergreen Cemetery...
Ashton Grayson
Jun 19, 2017
Ashton Jackson Grayson, Jr., 93, of the Kiln, passed away Monday, June 19, 2017. Mr. Grayson was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving in North Africa and the South Pacific. After serving in the Navy, he worked for the Government for many years until retirement. He was a member of the American Legion Post 139 and the VFW Post...
Henry Jones
Jun 17, 2017
Henry Eddie "Ted" Jones, age 86, passed away Saturday, June 17, 2017. He was preceded in death by his wife, Edra Hollingsworth Jones; by his parents, King Eddie Jones and Beatrice Cormier Jones; a son, Richard N. Jones of Gulfport; and a sister, Barbara F. Lott of Petal. Ted is survived by his sons, Gregory E. Jones, Anthony B. Jones...
Patrick Farrell
Jun 17, 2017
Patrick James Farrell, age 32, of Gulfport, passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2017. He is survived by his parents, John Farrell and Clemencia Farrell of Gulfport; and a brother, Christopher Farrell of Magnolia Springs, Alabama. He was a 2003 graduate of Harrison Central High School and attended Gulf Coast Community College in Perkinston. He was a parts associate at...
Roger Michels
Jun 17, 2017
Roger Dennis Michels, age 81, passed away Saturday, June 17, 2017 in Diamondhead. He was a retired Vietnam veteran and retired from the United States Army. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roger V. Michels and Blanche Ness Michels; brother, Alan Michels; sister, Jeanie Hills. He is survived by his wife, Mireille Squivee Michels of Diamondhead; six children,...
James Laird
Jun 17, 2017
James E. Laird, 74, a lifelong resident of Lyman, passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2017. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and the 890th Engineers, Division of Mississippi National Guard. He was preceded in death by his parents, H.A. Laird and Bertha Schonewitz Laird, and his sister; Bobbie Laird Riley. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn,...
Naomi Gresham
Jun 16, 2017
Naomi "GaGa" Merrell Gresham, 82, returned to her heavenly home on June 16, 2017 after a valiant battle with a long illness. Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in God supported her in her struggle and ultimately gave her peace. Naomi was born to the late Robert and Mary Merrell, a Pentecostal pastor and a homemaker respectively,...
Hilda Salyards
Jun 16, 2017
Hilda Jo Salyards, age 91, passed away Friday, June 16, 2017 in Gulfport. A funeral service will be held 2:00PM Monday, June 19, 2017 at Long Beach Presbyterian Church, Service JUN 19. 02:00 PM Long Beach Presbyterian Church 125 East Second St. Long Beach, MS, US, 39560 Please click here to view the video tribute
Joseph Causin
Jun 16, 2017
Joseph A. Causin, age 46, of Saucier, passed away on June 16, 2017, and is now safe in the Arms of our Lord. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, John and Gladys Carroll; his paternal grandparents, Sidney and Leah Causin; and three brothers, James David, John Phillip, and Michael Causin. Survivors include his wife, Christina Causin; his...
Carol Burson
Jun 16, 2017
Carol Margery Klein Burson, age 73, of St. Martin, passed away on Friday, June 16, 2017. Carol was born in Pasadena, CA and graduated from Cameron University in Lawton, OK with a degree in Nursing. She worked as a registered nurse and retired from the Veterans' Administration. Some of favorite past times were cooking and traveling. She was preceded in...
Nickolas Jurich
Jun 16, 2017
Nickloas Jurich 38, died 6/16/2017 in Vancleave. Arrangements are pending with RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 13872 Lemoyne Boulevard at Washington Avenue, Ocean Springs. Please click here to view the video tribute
Garland Nugent
Jun 16, 2017
Mr. Garland "Buck" Nugent, Jr., 49, of Gulfport, passed away Saturday, June 16, 2017. Arrangements are pending with RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport. Please click here to view the video tribute
John Baker
Jun 16, 2017
John Ware Baker, Sr., age 79, passed away Friday, June 16, 2017. Mr. Baker was a Quality Assurance Manager at Teledyne Irby Steel. In his free time he enjoyed gardening and woodworking. He is preceded in death by his wife LaFerne Hegwood Baker; his father, Samuel Allen Baker, Jr.; his mother, Gertrude Stella Cobb; his sisters, Lillian Frances Bond and...
George Wright
Jun 15, 2017
George Wright, age 75, passed away Thursday, June 15, 2017 in Gulfport. Formerly of Houston, PA and Chattanooga, TN. He was retired from AutoZone and the Union Pacific Railroad. He was preceded in death by his parents, George E. Wright, Sr. and Thelma Wilson Wright; brother, Clifton "Pete" Wright; two sisters, Deloris Wright and Lois Thistlewaite. He is survived by...
SMSgt. Alverson
Jun 15, 2017
SMSgt James Ellie Alverson, USAF, Ret, age 73, of Biloxi, passed away on June 15, 2017 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. His military career took him to Goodfellow, TX, Misawa, Japan, Kelly, TX, Karamursel, Turkey, and Keesler AFB, MS. James retired as an Instructor for the Keesler AFB 1st Sgt Academy in 1984. He founded the Misawa...
Betty Duke
Jun 15, 2017
Died 6/15/2017. Graveside service Thursday, 6/22/17 at 10 AM at Biloxi National Cemetery. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport is serving the family. Please click here to view the video tribute
Janice Walsh
Jun 14, 2017
Janice Sharon Reibling Owen Walsh, of Long beach, age 70, passed away on June 14, 2017 in Gulfport, MS. She was born to Robert E. Riebling and Ernestine Ratcliff Sonier. She is preceded in death by her former spouse, Don Gary Owen and her parents. She is survived by her husband, Cornelius "Butch" Walsh of Slidell; two sons, Jeremey Owen...
F. Higgins
Jun 14, 2017
F. Leroy "Roy" Higgins, age 90, passed away on June 14, 2017 in Gulfport, MS. He was born in Walled Lake, MI to Thomas Higgins and Thelma Cote. He spent most of his life in Vestal, NY. He attended Albion College, the University of Michigan, and Syracuse University. He graduated from Syracuse University with a Master's degree in System Administration...
Sarah Powers
Jun 14, 2017
Sarah A. "Sam" Powers, age 66, a resident of Woolmarket, passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2017 in Ocean Springs. She was born December 26, 1950 to O.B. and Marie Powers. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Kenneth Powers. Sarah is survived by her two children, Kimberly (Bruce) Gaughf of D'Iberville, MS, and Robert A. Lee of...
William Melton
Jun 13, 2017
William "Bill" Melton, age 77, passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2017 in Biloxi. He served his country proudly with the United States Air Force for 28 years. He loved fishing, "little red car rides", his grandchildren, his children and his wife dearly. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis Wells Melton and Allie Marie Roebuck Melton. He is...
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