OBITUARIES
Charlotte Necaise
May 3, 2017
Charlotte Louise Necaise, age 66, of Kiln, passed away on May 3, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie Hoda and Elouise Hoda; and a grandson, Chris Peters, Jr. Survivors include her husband of 32 years, Eddie J.S. Necaise; her children, Susan Necaise (Donald), Danna Necaise (Louis) and Joy Necaise (Calvin); Step children, Caroline Necaise (Kevin), Tina...
Erica Trahan
May 3, 2017
Erica Jené Trahan, age 38, of Gulfport, passed away on May 3, 2017. She was preceded in death by her father, Timothy Wade Trahan; a sister, Ginger Annette Trahan; and her grandparents, Benny Williams, and Alma and Melvin Trahan. Survivors include her children, Callie Fray, Shannon Fray, and Jaden Trahan; her mother, Carrie Gale Williams; her grandmother, Bernetta Williams; her...
Vernon Wilder Jr.
May 3, 2017
Vernon Orville Wilder Jr., age 93, passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2017. He was born in Long Beach, Mississippi on May 5, 1923 and was a longtime resident of Gulfport Mississippi, where he was a member of Orange Grove Church of Christ. He graduated from Gulfport High School in the class of 1941. In 1944 he joined the Army....
Debra Eason
May 3, 2017
Age 59, passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2017. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Rd., Gulfport served the family. Please click here to view the video tribute
Rubye Saxon
May 3, 2017
Rubye Saxon passed away peacefully on May 3, 2017 in the care of Canon Hospice and Memorial Hospital in Gulfport. She was preceded in death by her parents, Provie and Clifford Smith; sisters, Alice Kiper and Provie May; grandson, Ian Telemeco; and a half brother, Wayne Smith. Mrs. Saxon lived a full and happy life with her husband of almost...
Arthur Platts
May 3, 2017
Arthur William Platts, Jr., age 92, of Gulfport, passed away on May 3, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur W. and Dorothy Kenesson Platts; his siblings, Florence Bass, Dot Blevins, Betty Jo Roberson, Carrie Jane Rester, Mary Lou Gum, Kenneth L. Platts, and Fred H. Platts. Survivors include his devoted wife of 65 years, Mary Kate...
Edgar McKinnie
May 3, 2017
Edgar Louis McKinnie, born December 31, 1935, passed away peacefully in Gulfport, Mississippi, on May 3, 2017, after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. A longtime resident of Diamondhead, Mississippi, Ed retired as a United States Marine Corps First Lieutenant after 25 years of distinguished and honorable service as a USMC combat/rescue helicopter Crew Chief that included three tours...
James Laycock
May 2, 2017
James W. Laycock, 66, resident of Gulfport, MS, died Tuesday May 2, 2017, at Memorial Hospital at Gulfport after a three week illness. Jim was born January 23, 1951, in Derry, New Hampshire, the son of John Noble Laycock and Edith Washburn Laycock. He was a member of First United Methodist Church of Gulfport and was retired from the U.S....
Sheila Griebel
May 2, 2017
Sheila Ann Griebel, age 72, passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2017 in Gulfport. She enjoyed gardening, flowers, spending time with her husband, children and grandchildren. She was the rock of the family and will be sadly missed by all. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ben and Shuggie Tartavoulle Longworth; Three sisters, Linda "Nute" Mauffray, Arlene "Toby" Mauffray...
William Rivenbark
May 2, 2017
William N. Rivenbark, age 69, of Gulfport, MS, passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2017, in Gulfport. Bill was born in Plant City, FL, on August 15, 1947. Bill graduated from Long Beach High School in 1966 where he lettered in basketball and football and was a proud member of the Prestigious Bears. He served in the U.S. Air Force during...
Karen Godwin
May 2, 2017
Mrs. Godwin, age 66, passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2017. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport is serving the family. www.riemannfamily.com Please click here to view the video tribute
Helen Walker
May 1, 2017
Helen Peterson Walker left this earth and joined our Heavenly Father, on May 1, 2017. Her only son, Jim, remembered, "She exemplified the Greatest Generation, and was the most caring, benevolent person I have ever known. Her faith in God never wavered. She was an honorable woman, and when she saw a wrong, would fight to right it." Helen's lifelong...
Joseph Baughman
May 1, 2017
Age 53, passed away Monday, May 1, 2017. Arrangements are pending with RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Rd., Gulfport. 228-539-9800. www.riemannfamily.com. Please click here to view the video tribute
Marguerite Cooper
May 1, 2017
Mrs. Cooper, age 101, passed away Monday, May 1, 2017. She was sent from RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Gulfport to Tharp-Sontheimer-Tharp Funeral Home, Metairie, LA. Please click here to view the video tribute
Alberta Byrne
Apr 30, 2017
Alberta Bostick Byrne, age 96, of Pass Christian, MS passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2017 in Bay St. Louis, MS. Mrs. Byrne was born May 7, 1920 in Marksville, LA, Avoyelles Parish. She was the widow of the late Julien Keller Byrne, Jr. She was educated in New Orleans at Ursuline High School and College, where her mother's sister...
Trellis Barry
Apr 29, 2017
Trellis R. Barry, age 75, of Long Beach, MS passed away on April 29, 2017 in Gulfport, MS. She was preceded in death by her husband, James M. Barry; her parents Ralph and Oleeta Willis; and her sister, Judy Lewis. She is survived by her daughter, Cinnamon Barry, of Long Beach, MS; granddaughter, Morgan Barry of Long Beach, MS; brother,...
Howell Crouch
Apr 28, 2017
Age 87, passed away Friday, April 28, 2017. Arrangements are pending RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 9113 Kiln DeLisle Rd., Pass Christian. www.riemannfamily.com 228-539-9800 Please click here to view the video tribute
George York
Apr 28, 2017
George York, 51, of Saucier, passed away Friday, April 28, 2017 in Saucier. Mr. York was a native of Gulfport. He was a graduate from Harrison Central High School and worked at Island View Casino. He enjoyed karaoke, Halloween, baking, video games, hanging with his family and going to the movies with his Hons. He was preceded in death by...
Daniel Killeen
Apr 28, 2017
Daniel B. Killeen, Sr. died peacefully at his home in Pass Christian, MS surrounded by his family. Danny was born in New Orleans to Thomas E. and Alma Meyer Killeen. He graduated from Jesuit High School and Loyola University; received a Master's Degree from the University of Notre Dame and a PhD from Tulane University. He worked at IBM for...
Mary Holden
Apr 28, 2017
Mary "Mary Ann" Elizabeth Holden, born August 22, 1963, passed away on April 28, 2017 at her home. Mary was known for her warm heart and outgoing personality. She had many friends from every walk of life and saw beyond the clothes that someone wore, the job they held, and the color of their skin. She befriended the homeless, human...
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